HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsent Calendar #7 8-3-87 N 8-3-87
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TO:
WILLINq HUSTON, CITY MA#AGER
FROM:
CO~HUNITY DEVELOPHENT DEPARTHENT
SUBJECT:
EXEHPTION FROH #ILLIAI~SON ACT PROVISIONS - NORTlt/SOUTH ROAD
RECOI~,IENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Counctl direct staff to advise the Director of
Conservation of the intention to construct the North/South Road on lands
currently within an agricultural preserve.
BACKGROUND:
Section 51291 of the California Government Code states in part: "Whenever it
appears that land within a agricultural preserve may be required by a public
agency for public use, the publtc agency shall advise the Director of
Conservation of the intention to consider the location of publtc improvements
within the preserve.
As considered in recently certified Environmental Impact Report 87-1 the
proposed alignment of the North/South Road does traverse lands within an
agricultural preserve. Construction of the project is scheduled for October,
1987. However, a notice of non-renewal of preserve contracts have been filed
and the existing agreement have a termination date of January, 1988.
Within 30 days after receiving notice of the City's intent, the Director of
Conservation must forward comments on the proposed action. These con~nents shall
be considered by the Council in conjunction with subsequent actions such as
approval of the final project (i.e. avoid any construction bids).
DISCUSSION:
To comply wtth Section 51291 of the Government Code, it is recommended that
Council direct staff to advise the Director of Conservation of its intent to
accept dedication of lands within the preserve area for a publtc roadway and the
intent to construct the North/South Road.
City Council Report
August 3, 1987
North/South Road
Page two
Upon receipt of the Director's comments, staff will advise Council so that
appropriate consideration may be given prior to further actions on the
North/South Road.
Chrtstine Shingleton
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