Agenda Item Wording:
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Designate City owned property into public right of way - Adopt Resolution 2026-04 designating City owned property located at the southwest corner of Pratt Avenue and Mooney Blvd into the public right of way system.
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Agenda Date: 02/17/2026
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 2026-04, designating City owned property located at the southwest corner of Pratt Avenue and Mooney Blvd into the public right of way system.
Summary:
DR Horton, the developer of the Pratt Family Ranch Phase 1A subdivision, has coordinated with Southern California Edison (SCE) to provide essential utility infrastructure near and around the developer’s 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 Pratt Street and Mooney Boulevard that was dedicated with the Pratt Family Ranch Phase 1A 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 May 9, 2025, the Pratt Family Ranch Phase 1A subdivision map was recorded, subdividing the 24.8-acre area into 94 residential lots. The development project has progressed and is preparing to install final electrical facilities for the residential development. The utilities being installed surrounding the project will provide future services to the new neighborhood once developed.
Fiscal Impact including annual maintenance and operating costs:
The approval of this agenda item has no fiscal impact, the outlot areas being converted to right of way are already maintained through a landscape and lighting assessment district.
Prior Council Action:
April 7, 2025 - Council approved the Pratt Family Ranch Phase 1A final map for recording.
Alternatives: None recommended.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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I move to adopt Resolution 2026-04, designating City owned property located at the southwest corner of Pratt Avenue and Mooney Blvd into the public right of way system.
Environmental Assessment Status: Complete
CEQA Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2023-37
Deadline for Action: 02/17/2026
Attachments:
1. Attachment A - Legal Description
2. Attachment B - Exhibit
3. Pratt Family Ranch Phase 1 Recorded Final Map
4. Resolution 2026-04
Strategic Goal: Indicates which City Strategic Goal(s) this item supports. Check all that apply.
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