Title
Adoption of Resolution Ordering Vacation of a Portion of an Existing Public Utility Easement within Parcel Map 8474, 2450 Marina Square Loop, and Recordation of a Quitclaim Deed. (Alameda Municipal Power 10491900)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A portion of a public utility easement at 2450 Mariner Square Loop is no longer needed following the installation of a new transformer and corresponding ducts with its own easement. The current owners of the parcel have requested that the City of Alameda (City) vacate and quitclaim the portion of the easement to them.
BACKGROUND
On December 16, 2004, Limar Realty Group granted a public utility easement to the City for installation and maintenance of utilities for the benefit of Alameda Municipal Power (AMP). The easement was recorded and filed in the Office of County of Alameda Recorder on December 30, 2004. The need for a portion of this easement was negated when a new transformer and corresponding ducts were installed nearby with its own easement. The current owners of the parcel have requested that the City vacate and quitclaim the portion of the easement to them as the easement is no longer being used as it was originally intended.
DISCUSSION
The Quitclaim Deed is attached as Exhibit 2 to the Staff Report and as Exhibit 1 to the Resolution. Alameda Municipal Power and City Attorney’s Office staff have reviewed the document. and are satisfied with the contents therein.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council can:
• Adopt the resolution; or
• Reject the resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this action. The property owner has paid all costs associated with the termination. There is no impact to the General Fund.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
This action is consistent with the Alameda Municipal Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Maintenance, Repair, and Improvement of Existing Facilities.
CLIMATE IMPACT
There are no identifiable climate impacts or climate action opportunities associated with the subject of this report.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution ordering vacation of a portion of an existing public utility easement within Parcel Map 8474, 2450 Marina Square Loop, and Recordation of a Quitclaim Deed.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends adoption of the resolution ordering vacation of a portion of an existing utility easement within Parcel Map 8474, 2450 Marina Square Loop.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicolas Procos, General Manager, Alameda Municipal Power
By,
Andre Basler, Assistant General Manager of Engineering and Operations
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Gerry Beaudin, Interim Finance Director
Exhibits:
1. Original Easement Parcel 8474
2. Quitclaim Deed
cc: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Public Utilities Board