Agenda Item Wording:
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Authorize the abandonment of a portion of Douglas Avenue - Adopt Resolution 2026-70 ordering the summary vacation and abandonment of a portion of right-of-way along Douglas Avenue west of Burke Street; and further authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to complete the abandonment. (Resolution 2026-70 required)
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Agenda Date: 10/05/2026
Prepared by:
Sarah MacLennan, Assistant Eng, sarah.maclennan@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4271;
Jason Huckleberry, Eng & Bldg Dept Dir, jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2026-70 ordering the summary vacation and abandonment of a portion of right-of-way along Douglas Avenue west of Burke Street adjacent to Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 127 , recorded in Book 2 of Parcel Maps, at Page 27, Tulare County Records and further authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to complete the abandonment.
Summary:
The abandonment of the right-of-way is being requested by a representative for the owner due to an existing permanent structure located within a portion of existing right-of-way.
This vacation and abandonment is being conducted in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 8334(a) allowing the vacation of an excess street or highway that is not required for street or highway purposes. The proposed vacation meets the provisions of this section allowing the use of a summary process.
Background Discussion:
The right-of-way was previously dedicated to the City for public roadway purposes.
An existing permanent structure is located within a portion of the dedicated right-of-way, creating an encroachment into the City's current roadway. The affected portion is not required for existing or reasonably foreseeable roadway purposes.
The proposed abandonment would remove the affected portion of public right-of-way from the City's roadway system and resolve the existing right-of-way conflict associated with the structure. The remaining public right-of-way will continue to provide for the necessary public roadway function.
City staff agrees with the applicant that the portion of right-of-way is no longer needed for street or highway purposes.
Fiscal impact including annual maintenance and operating costs:
No fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
None
Alternatives:
None
Recommended Motion (and alternative motions if expected):
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I move to authorize the adoption of Resolution 2026-70 ordering the summary vacation and abandonment of a portion of right-of-way along Douglas Avenue west of Burke Street adjacent to Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 127.
Environmental Assessment Status:
N/A
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review:
N/A
Deadline for Action: 10/05/2026
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2026-70
2. Resolution Exhibits
3. Aerial Map
Strategic Goal: Indicates which City Strategic Goal(s) this item supports. Select all that apply.
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