I. RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the Council adopt Resolution No. 3454, setting the 7th day of November 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for a public hearing to vacate the property located at Monroe Street Located just North of Keck Park to a public Alley.
Attached is a Resolution of Intention to Vacate a Public Sidewalk Easement and Setting Date of Public Hearing.
II. BACKGROUND:
The City of Coalinga Police Department has been receiving numerous complaints from the neighborhood about a Public Nuisance being created by the use of this 5 foot wide Public Sidewalk Easement. The complaints have ranged from graffiti, drugs and vandalism being experienced in the immediate area of this easement.
III. DISCUSSION:
The existing 5 foot wide public sidewalk easement provides access from Monroe Street located just north of Keck Park to a public alley. The 5 foot wide Public Sidewalk Easement is a concrete sidewalk path lined by fencing on both sides. Said easement contains approximately 750 square feet. Staff recommends that the City of Coalinga vacate the easement whereupon the underlying fee of said land will revert to the Faith Christian School property and become the maintenance responsibility of the parcel owner.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
- Do not approve Resolution No. 3454 – Staff does not recommend.
- Amend Resolution No. 3454 and direct staff accordingly
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The general fund will not be affected by this project. |