Agenda Item Wording:
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Designate city owned property into public right of way - Adopt resolution 2026-73 designating city owned property located along Santa Fe Street at Cameron Avenue and Redding Avenue into the public right of way system.
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Agenda Date: 10/05/2026
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 2026-73, designating City owned property located along the east side Santa Fe Street at Cameron Avenue and Redding Avenue into the public right of way system.
Summary:
San Joaquin Valley Homes, the developer of the Blankenship Tract Phase 1 residential 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 properties being converted into public right of way are landscape outlots adjacent to Santa Fe street that were dedicated with the Blankenship Tract 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 25, 2026, the Blankenship Tract Phase 1 final map was recorded, subdividing the 33.6-acre area into 123 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 being 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:
June 15, 2026 - Council approved the Blankenship Tract Phase 1 final map for recording.
Alternatives:
Execute the easements as provided by SCE. This is not recommended as they contain highly restrictive uses within the City landscape outlots.
Recommended Motion (and alternative motions if expected):
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I move to adopt Resolution 2026-73, designating City owned property located along Santa Fe Street into the public right of way system.
Environmental Assessment Status:
Complete
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review:
Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2024-63
Deadline for Action: 10/05/2026
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2026-73
2. Attachment A - Legal Description
3. Attachment B - Exhibit
4. Blankenship Tract Phase 1 Recorded Final Map
Strategic Goal: Indicates which City Strategic Goal(s) this item supports. Select all that apply.
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