PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF

THE WEST SIDE OF HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN LYNDON STREET

AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF THE WEST SIDE OF HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN LYNDON STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGES 25 AND 26 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER."

Background:

On June 9, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-5919, setting the Public Hearing for the proposed street vacation (see attached resolution no 98-5919).

Analysis:

The Fire Department, Police Department and all affected utility companies have been notified of the proposed vacation. An easement will be preserved for utilities location within the vacation area.

Notices of the vacation were published and posted as required by law. In accordance with resolution No. 98-5919, that portion of Hermosa Avenue is not needed for circulation or traffic purposes.

Fiscal Impact:

Since this item is considered to be a routine item of work, no additional allocation is required.

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RESOLUTION NO. 98-

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF THE WEST SIDE OF HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN LYNDON STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGES 25 AND 26 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER.

WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach did, on the 9th day of June, 1998, adopt Resolution No. 98-5919, declaring its intention to vacate that portion of the west side of Hermosa Avenue between Lyndon Street and the southerly boundary line of the City of Hermosa Beach, as shown on the Tract of Hermosa Beach as per map recorded in Book 1 Pages 25 and 26 of Maps in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder.

WHEREAS , notices of said vacation have been published and posted in the time, form, and manner required by law; and

WHEREAS , a public hearing on the matter was held on the fourteenth day of July, 1998, as prescribed by law.

NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach as follows:

SECTION 1. That the following described portion of said street is unnecessary for present or prospective public street purposes, and that the public interest, necessity and convenience required that the City Council of said City order the vacation and abandonment of that portion of said street.

Being that portion of Hermosa Avenue as shown on Tract of Hermosa Beach as per Map recorded in Book 1 Pages 25 and 26 of Maps in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, more fully described as follows:

Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 6, Block 1, of said Hermosa Beach Tract; thence easterly along the prolongation of the northerly line of said Lot 6 to a line parallel with and distant 85.00 feet from the westerly line of said Lot 6; thence southerly along said parallel line to a point that intersects the easterly prolongation of the southerly line of Lot 1, Block 1, of said Hermosa Beach Tract; thence westerly along said easterly prolongation of said Lot 1 to the southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence northerly along the easterly line of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 1, of said Hermosa Beach Tract, to the point of beginning.

Said parcel contains 1,885 square feet.

Reserving unto the City of Hermosa Beach, its successors and assigns the perpetual easement and right to enter at any time or from time to time, over, through, under, along and across the easterly three (3) feet of storm water devices, pipes, lines and appurtenances thereto. No improvements shall be constructed within said easement which would impede the operation, maintenance or repair of said facilities. Construction of any improvements, including changes in grade, shall be subject to the prior written approval of all the City Departments and public utilities responsible for the above said facilities.

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby determine that the public convenience and necessity require that an easement be retained for construction and maintenance of utility lines within the limit of the street vacation as described herein above.

SECTION 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach shall cause a certified copy of said order to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS _____DAY OF _____________1998

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