City Engineer report relative to the vacation of a portion of the northerly side of the alley adjoining Lot 9 of Tract 13775 between Willis Avenue and Cedros Avenue (VAC- E1401461).

This item concerns the vacation of a portion of the northerly side of an alley adjoining Lot 9 of Tract 13775, located between Willis Avenue and Cedros Avenue (VAC-E1401461). The petitioner, Edgewood Investment LLC, represented by Joe Rezai, seeks to use this approximately 490 sq. ft. area for driveway vehicular access. The City Engineer's report recommends instituting vacation proceedings, finding that the vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, is not necessary for present or prospective public use, and will relieve the City of maintenance and potential liability. The process requires compliance with several conditions, including fee payment, submission of maps and legal descriptions, and potential improvements to adjoining property, such as repairing alley gutters and addressing drainage. The City Council initiated these proceedings on March 14, 2025, and the Public Works Committee was scheduled to consider the report on February 25, 2026.

This action will allow a private property owner to incorporate a small portion of a public alley into their property for driveway access. There is no direct cost or service impact to residents, as the vacation is for a minor alley segment and the petitioner is responsible for associated fees and potential improvements.

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