HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1976/04/06 Item 31a, (1) (2)CITY OF CHULA VISTA ITEM N0. 31a (1) (2)
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
' "FOR MEETING OF: 4-6-76
ITEM TITLE: (1) Report on mid-block pedestrian walkway in Halecrest Estates
(2) Resolution Setting public hearing for consideration of vacation
~_of walkway in Halecrest Estates
SUBMITTED BY~ City Manager
ITEM EXPLANATION: Recently, City staff has received numerous complaints from residents
along the pedestrian walkway between Halecrest Drive and David Drive, and between Halecrest
Drive and Berland Way (see Exhibit 1 - Location Map). These walk-through easements have
become a major problem in regard to vandalism and rowdyism to the neighbors immediately
adjacent to them. As a result of this, staff held a public meeting at the Halecrest Ele-
mentary School on Wednesday, January 24, 197x-,, at 7:00 P.M., to receive input from affected
residents prior to any City action as recommended by the Public Works Department (see
Exhibit 2 - Public Works Report).
At the meeting, the residents were equally divided as to the prospect of closing the
easement, but they all agreed that some sort of action on behalf of the City would have
to be taken. Directly after the meeting, the Public Works Department was instructed to
proceed immediately with the minimal maintenance of this easement and to investigate the
bench swales near the walkway. In regard to the questions on juvenile delinquency and the
lack of proper police enforcement, crime statistics were reviewed by the Police Department
and they concluded that the walkways contributed significantly to the area's problems
(see Exhibit 3 - Police Report).
City staff looked at several alternatives in an attempt to remedy this problem, which
were investigated along with their advantages, disadvantages, and related costs (see
Exhibit 4 - Alternatives). Staff concluded that none of these alternatives, short of
possible vacation, would fully resolve the problem to the complete satisfaction of the
adjoining residents. Thus, staff would recommend a public hearing be scheduled to
consider vacation of the walkway easement.
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Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat Other X
Location Map
Environmental Document: Attached Submitted on Public Works Report
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Alternatives
Accept report and adopt resolution setting public hearing for April 27, 1976.
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
COUNCIL ACTION