Agenda Item Wording:
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Designate City owned property into public right of way - Adopt Resolution 2026-55 designating City owned property located at the northwest corner of Clancy Street and Nicholas Avenue into the public right of way system.
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Agenda Date: 08/03/2026
Prepared by:
Jason Huckleberry, Director of Eng and Building, (559) 713-4495, Jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2026-55, designating City owned property located at the northwest corner of Clancy Street and Nicholas Avenue into the public right of way system.
Summary:
The developer of the Shepherd’s Ranch 2 - Phase 1 residential subdivision, SRV Capital LP, has coordinated with Southern California Edison (SCE) to provide essential utility infrastructure near and around the developer’s Phase 1 and Phase 2 residential subdivision. SCE’s approved plans provide power to the new residential development but require additional City property to be dedicated for public right of way to ensure SCE facilities can be installed properly. The City owned property being converted into public right of way is a landscape outlot adjacent to Clancy Street and Nicholas Avenue that was dedicated with the Shepherd’s Ranch 2 - Phase 1 final map.
This dedication of City owned property is being requested in lieu of providing a specific SCE easement that they have requested. The dedication of public right of way for the areas described in Attachment A & B provides SCE with full rights as conveyed in existing franchise agreements.
Background Discussion:
On August 27, 2025, the Shepherd’s Ranch 2 - Phase 1 final map was recorded, subdividing a 17-acre area into 72 residential lots and three landscaping outlot parcels dedicated to the City of Visalia for landscape and lighting district purposes. The development project has progressed and is preparing to install final electrical facilities for the residential development.
Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs:
The approval of this agenda item has no fiscal impact, the outlot area being converted to right of way are already maintained through a landscape and lighting assessment district.
Prior Council Action:
August 18, 2025 - Council approved the Shepherd’s Ranch 2 - Phase 1 final map for recording.
Alternatives: The only alternative would be for the City to agree to a restrictive easement that has been requested by Southern California Edison. This is not a recommended alternative.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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I move to adopt Resolution 2026-55, designating a City owned property located at the northwest corner of Clancy Street and Nicholas Avenue into the public right of way system.
Environmental Assessment Status: Complete
CEQA Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2023-32
Deadline for Action: 08/03/2026
Attachments:
1. Attachment A - Legal Description
2. Attachment B - Exhibit
3. Recorded Final Map
4. Resolution 2026-55
Strategic Goal: Indicates which City Strategic Goal(s) this item supports. Check all that apply.
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