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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1986/05/06 Item 16 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 16 ,/ Meeting Date 5/6/86 ITEM TITLE: Resolution /� �e Approving real property contract and accepting drainage easement for Hilltop Drive road improvements in the City of Chula Vista, California SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works/City Engineer y4/// REVIEWED BY: City Manager A,. (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) In conjunction with the County road improvement project on Hilltop Drive near Oxford Street, it was necessary for the County to obtain a drainage easement to construct part of the public improvements. The improvements include constructing curb, gutter, sidewalk, and pavement, on Hilltop Drive from Oxford Street to approximately 300 feet south. In addition, a short extension of the drainage facilities is part of this project. RECOMMENDATION: That Council : 1 . Approve real property contract. 2. Accept easement for drainage purposes from Demetrio U. Guarin and Eileen Ped V. Guarin, Co-Trustees of The Guarin Family Trust, Under Declaration of Trust Dated September 11 , 1984, and Any Amendments Thereto, and authorize City Clerk to record same. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: N/A DISCUSSION: As part of street improvement project on Hilltop Drive near Oxford Street in the City of Chula Vista it was necessary that the County obtain a drainage easement for some of the improvements being installed. Attached is a copy of the drainage easement and a sketch showing the location thereof. In order to obtain the drainage easement, it was necessary to enter into a real property contract with the property owner. This contract is attached. Contract calls for: 1 . City shall : a. Accept and record the drainage easement without cost of any kind to the Grantors. b. Pay any escrow title insurance and recording fees incurred in this transaction. c. Take title to the property subject to any exemptions of record. Page 2, Item 16 Meeting Date 5/6/86 2. Grantor understands that it is the intention of the City to cause certain drainage facilities to be constructed within the easement being acquired hereunder with no cost or assessment therefore to be levied against Grantor or the remaining property. 3. It is expressly understood that no monetary considerations is to be paid to the Grantors for the property rights described in the drainage easement. Grantors willingness to donate such property rights as predicated upon: a. Anticipated benefits accruing to Grantors' property and the neighborhood in general , as a result of the proposed drainage construction. b. The explicit understanding that none of the cost associated with the proposed project including relocation of any utility facilities will be born by the Grantors. 4. Grantors warrant that they are the owners of fee title to the property described in the easement and there are no oral or written leases on all or any part of the property exceeding a period of one month. Grantors agree to hold the City harmless and reimburse the City for any and all of its losses and expenses occasion by reason of any lease held by any tenant or Grantors for a period exceeding one month. 5. City agrees to hold the undersigned harmless from any and all penalties, liabilities or loss resulting from claims or court actions arising directly or indirectly out of any damage or injury to persons or property by reason of acts or admissions of the City, its agents, employees or independent contractors, in exercising any of the privileges hearin granted or in consequence thereof. 6. The performance of this agreement constitutes the entire consideration of said document and shall relieve the City of all obligations or claims on this account, or on account of the location, grade, construction or operation of the proposed public improvement. The street improvement project is being constructed by the County at no cost to the City. County has informed staff that there will be no title insurance or recording fees required with this transaction. FISCAL IMPACT: None. WPC 2034E /►�,! • ►, '01 by . Jo, City Cs ;,... of Chula Vista, C :i fornia ed Sf° '7'�\ z i'''5 6' �!'c' COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO � o ,`4pc__%` DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING 2 5555 OVERLAND AVENUE GRANVILLE M. BOWMAN, Director SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123 Offices of: TELEPHONE: (619) 565-5177 County Engineer County Road Commissioner County Surveyor April 21, 1986 County Airports Flood Control Liquid Waste Solid Waste Transportation Operations Mr. Kenneth J. Goldkamp, P. E. City of Chula Vista Public Works Department 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 92010 Dear Mr. Goldkamp: Subject: Hilltop Drive Road Improvements - Approval of Contract and Acceptance of Drainage Easement This refers to your recent conversations with Joel Newsom of my staff regarding the subject proposed drainage easement in favor of the City of Chula Vista, which has recently been obtained from Demetrio U. Guarin, et ux. , co-Trustees. The original signed easement is enclosed, together with the Real Property Contract which states the conditions under which it was delivered. Inasmuch as the County plans to advertise the project within the next few weeks, it is recommended that City approval of the contract, and acceptance and recorda- tion of the deed, be accomplished expeditiously. You will note that no monetary consideration is being paid the Guarins, who recognize our planned extension of the drain pipe as beneficial to their property and the neighborhood. The following information may be useful in processing the documents through the City Council for approval : By letter dated March 28, 1986, we were informed by George Krempl , Director of Planning, City of Chula Vista, that the Planning Department found the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed improvements and land acquisition to be in conformity with the Land Use and Circu- lation Elements of the Chula Vista General Plan. County staff' s environmental review indicated this project is exempt from CEQA requirements, as it is a minor alteration to the existing road facility with no impact on the environment. After execution of the contract on behalf of the City, a copy should be mailed to Mr. and Mrs. Guarin at the following address: 3212 Bonita Woods Drive Bonita, CA 92002 1 f -2- I will also appreciate your sending a copy of the approved contract to the County at the following address: Joel P. Newsom (M/S 0340) County Department of Public Works 5555 Overland Avenue San Diego, CA 92123 The cooperation of City staff in this project is sincerely appreciated. If additional information is desired, please call Mr. Newsom at 565-5240. Very truly yours, ( ` -;e— RANVILLE M. BOWMAN, Director department o Public Works GMB:JN:ds Enclosure: Contract (3) Easement (1) Letter dated 3/28/86 Map Wfr CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT March 28, 1986 Mr. Granville M. Bowman County of San Diego Department of Public Works Building 2, 5555 Overland Avenue San Diego, CA 92123 Dear Mr. Bowman: Thank you for your letter of March 18, 1986, to Principal Planner Kenneth G. Lee. This letter was referred to the Department' s Advance Planning Division for study and technical response. Your said letter embodies a request to the Chula Vista Planning Department for a "General Plan Conformity Report", as required under Section 65402 of the State Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code) , in conjunction with certain right-of-way improvements and land acquisition associated with the County' s Hilltop Drive Project, located near Oxford Street. Please be advised that the Department has reviewed the Hilltop Drive Project, and has found that the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed improvements and land acquisition are in conformity with the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the Chula Vista General Plan. Thank you for requesting this conformity report from the Chula Vista Planning Department. If additional information is required, please get in touch with Principal Planner Daniel M. Pass, AICP, at 691-5254. Sincerely, GeoXrempl Director of Planning DMP:fp WPC 2680P cc: Kenneth G. Lee, Principal Planner Daniel M. Pass, Principal Planner xc: Sa ri n 97 F Ffll IRTH AVFNI IF/CHI 11 A VISTA CALIFORNIA 92010!(6191 691-5101