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Home My WebLink About2006/10/03 Item 3 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 3 Meeting Date: October 3, 2006 ITEM TITLE: Resolution ordering the closure of a portion of Claire Avenue lying North of Shasta Street and South ofH Street pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (a)(1), establishing Capital Improvement Project STL- 331, and transferring funds necessary to secure the closed street SUBMITTED BY: " Acting Director ofEngineering~W Interim City Manager 1\ (4/5ths Vote: YesXNo~ REVIEWED BY: The Engineering Department is requesting that a portion of Claire Avenue lying North of Shasta Street and South ofH Street be closed pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (a) (1), establish the "Claire Avenue Gate" Capital Improvement Project, STL-331, and approve a budget transfer from the existing "Restroom Renovation" (PR - 214) necessary to install a pipe arm gate to secure the closed street. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Council adopt the resolution ordering the closure of a portion of Claire Avenue lying North of Shasta Street and South ofH Street, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (a) (1). 2. Approve the establishment of "Claire Avenue Gate" Capital Improvement Project STL- 331, and approving a budget transfer from the existing "Restroom Renovation" (PR-214) necessary to install a pipe arm gate to secure the closed street. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: N/A DISCUSSION: Claire Avenue was obtained in the City in two parts by two separate actions. The west half of the street was dedicated to the City on Subdivision Map No. 3770, which recorded in 1957. The east half of the street was granted to the City by the Sweetwater Union High School District in April 1960 and accepted by Council Resolution No. 2430. This portion of Claire Avenue is a dead end with a masonry wall separating it from H Street. It is not needed for traffic and the minimal parking provided can be absorbed within the neighborhood. California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (a) (1) authorizes the City Council to close any highway that is not needed for vehicular traffic. Currently, the City has drainage and sewer facilities in this portion of Claire Avenue. Additionally, a water line is located in the street and other utilities may be present. All of these utilities will remain unaffected by this proposed closure. In recent years, nearby residents have indicated that this portion of Claire Avenue has become increasingly a problem area. Due to its isolated location residents have reported problems with graffiti, trash, street racing and other illicit activities, some of which, the residents have reported resulted in hazardous paraphernalia and refuse being left behind. This creates a maintenance burden 3-1 '" Page 2, Item 7 Meeting Date: October 3, 2006 for the City. Staff recommends that this portion of Claire Avenue be secured with a pipe arm gate after it is closed to prevent vehicular access and to deter loitering and illicit activities. Staff estimates that funds in the amount of $2,287 will be necessary to complete this work. A new CIP Project STL-331 has been established in order to proceed. Staff is asking Council to consider authorizing the transfer of $2,287 from the existing "Restroom; Renovation" (PR -214) CIP project to fund STL-331. ' ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 153301(c) (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the facility is a short portion (less than 100 feet) of an existing dead-end street that is not needed for traffic or parking purposes. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. DECISION MAKER CONFLICTS: Staffhas reviewed the property holding of the City Council and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of the proposed resolution will transfer $2,287 from PR-214 (Restroom Renovation) to STL-331 Claire Street Gate. The remaining balance in PR-214 is sufficient to allow this transfer. Attachment - Plat showing closure area 3-2 ~[L~ ~~I,t [l0i]~~ ~7/7/@ (1@ ~ 7/ ~ ~ lJ@ lJlJ lJ~ lJ~ @ B @ \? - 54' \? g- EAST SHASTA STREET B IJJ ~ . ~ w U@ > ~[L(Q)~~ '>>~~ <C W CL f-----< ~ INDICATES AREA OF <C 1,11 = 80' CLOSED ~ CLAIRE AVENUE TO BE u DRAWN BY: G. HOPKINS W.O.# CLAIRE STREET AVENUE CLOSING L. C. 170-1749 CCS83 1810-6309 - ATTACHMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2006- RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF CLAIRE AVENUE LYING NORTH OF ., SHASTA STREET AND SOUTH OF 'H STREET PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21101 (A) (1), ESTABLISHING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STL-331, AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS NECESSARY TO SECURE THE CLOSED STREET. WHEREAS, Claire Avenue is a dedicated and accepted City Street; and WHEREAS, a portion of Claire Avenue lying north of Shasta Street and south of H Street is a dead end with no access to H Street; and WHEREAS, this portion of Claire Avenue is not currently needed for vehicular traffic, and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (a) (1) authorizes the City Council to close any highway that is not needed for vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, all existing public utilities located within this portion of Claire Avenue will remain in place and be unaffected by the proposed closure; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that a pipe arm gate be installed to secure this portion of Claire A venue; and WHEREAS, staff estimates that $2,287 will be necessary to install the pipe arm gate and has established Capital Improvement Project [CIP] STL-331, Claire Street Gate; and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in existing CIP PR-214, Restroom Renovation, to finance the installation of the pipe arm gate; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proj ect qualifies for a Class I categorical exemption pursuant to Section 153301(c) (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the facility is a short portion (less than 100 feet) of an existing dead-end street that is not needed for traffic or parking purposes. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. 3-4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it orders the closure of Claire A venue lying north of Shasta Street and south ofH Street, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101(a)(I). BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it approves the establishment of Capital Improvement Froject STL-331, Claire Avenue Gate, and approves the transfer of $2,287 from existiig CIP PR-2l4, Restroom Renovation, to CIP STL-33I to fund the pipe arm gate. Presented by Approved as to form by Leah Browder Acting Director of Engineering ,~~ Ann Moore City Attorney J:\Anomey\ELISA\RESOS\Claire Street Closure Reso.doc 3-5