HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - Aquisition of Caltrans property adjacent to Los Osos Valley Road Department Name: Public Works
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For Agenda of: August 18, 2020
Placement: Consent
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FROM: Matt Horn, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Shelsie Kloepper, Engineer III
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO LOS OSOS
VALLEY ROAD FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
RECOMMENDATION
As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) to approve
the acquisition of property adjacent to Los Osos Valley Road from the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) to the City of San Luis Obispo (City) based on the determination of
General Plan conformance with an exemption from environmental review.
DISCUSSION
Background
The LOVR interchange project was a joint project between the City and Caltrans. Caltrans
retained ownership of the right-of-way within the on and off ramps to Highway 101. There is one
portion of Caltrans right-of-way that no longer is a part of the interchange infrastructure and is
better suited for the City to own and maintain due to its location adjacent to City right -of-way
and intersection with a local access road (Attachment B).
In 2004, the City requested relinquishment of this section of Caltrans right -of-way (Attachment
C), but the relinquishment was never completed. The request was due to the relocation of the
southbound on-ramp outside of the property in question. Additionally, since the original request,
Calle Joaquin Road was realigned and placed across the existing Caltrans right-of-way. Since
local roads are not allowed to cross freeway right-of-way, it is crucial for the City to acquire this
property in order to keep access to the west end of Calle Joaquin Road. The property in question
was surveyed by Caltrans in 2019 (Attachment D) and will provide the City right-of-way for
Calle Joaquin and all associated turn lanes. The right-of-way will transition from City to Caltrans
at approximately the half-way point in the south bound on-ramp turn lane. This relinquishment
will create a new Caltrans right-of-way limit that is consistent with the opposite side of the Los
Osos Valley Road.
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Project Information
The property in question is Caltrans right-of-way that was not needed for the Los Osos Valley
Road and Highway 101 Interchange project completed in 2014. The proposed acquisition
consists of approximately 24,120 square feet of land. The property currently contains City
maintained landscaping, creek corridor, frontage improvements including curb, gutter, and
sidewalk, as well as a portion of Calle Joaquin Road and associate turn lanes. The property has
no apparent indications of hazardous waste as identified in the hazardous waste summary done
by Caltrans dated March 11, 2020, included in Attachment A. The City is proposing to acquire
this property from Caltrans in its current conditions for existing infrastructure in City right-of-
way. The property in question is located within the City limits and will remain within the City
limit line. No additional changes to the infrastructure are proposed with this acquisition.
Public Engagement
The public was provided an opportunity to comment when this item was reviewed by the
Planning Commission. No comments were received.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
On June 24, 2020, the Planning Commission made a General Plan Conformity finding regarding
the acquisition of the property to be used as City right-of-way. The Planning Commission
Resolution is included as Attachment E.
Policy Context
Staff finds the acquisition of the right-of-way by the City to be in conformance with the General
Plan. The proposed right-of-way will fulfill the City’s Land Use and Circulation Element
policies for enhancing neighborhood connections, cohesiveness, and improve traffic circulations
by connecting Calle Joaquin Road with the intersection of Los Osos Valley Road.
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COVID-19 Considerations
Due to the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, the City reevaluated all Capital
Improvement Plan projects with the goal of adjusting Capital Expenditures in response to
projected revenue shortfalls, and aligning the adjusted CIP program with a focus on economic
recovery and fiscal responsibility.
Because the recommended action does not constitute project and does not obligated City funds, it
is recommended to continue.
CONCURRENCE
Concurrence was provided from the Community Development Department Planning Division as
well as the Public Works Transportation Division.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Section 15061(b)(3) states a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the
general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant
effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA. The determination of General Plan conformity for the acquisition of land for City
right-of-way is not subject to CEQA because the project will not have a significant effect on the
environment since it is a policy review of whether land acquisition is consistent with the General
Plan. Any future development related to the proposed right-of-way will be subject to
environmental review as required under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: No Budget Year: N/A
Funding Identified: No
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding Sources Current FY Cost
Annualized
On-going Cost
Total Project
Cost
General Fund N/A N/A N/A
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total
No funding is required for the acquisition of this property from Caltrans.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Continue the item. An action to continue the item should include a detailed list of additional
information or analysis required to make a decision concerning the property acquisition.
2. Deny approval of the property acquisition. Council may choose to deny approval of the
property acquisition from Caltrans. This alternative is not recommended as this property is
essential to maintaining access to the west end of Calle Joaquin Road.
Attachments:
a - Draft Resolution
a - Exhibit A to Resolution - Letter of Acceptance
b - COUNCIL READING FILE - Property Location Exhibit
c - Request Letter from City of San Luis Obispo dated 06/10/2004
d - Property Acquisition Survey
e - Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-1012-20
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R _______
RESOLUTION NO. ________ (2020 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY ADJACENT TO LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) TO
THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO (CITY) BASED ON THE
DETERMINATION OF GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE WITH AN
EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AS REPRESENTED
IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED AUGUST 18,
2020 (GENP-0251-2020)
WHEREAS, The City has received a request from the California Department of
Transportation for the City to acquire the property adjacent to Los Osos Valley Road; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing on June 24, 2020, to consider whether the property conforms to applicable goals and
policies of the City’s General Plan, and found that the proposed acquisition is consistent with the
City’s General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. Section 15061(b)(3) states a project is exempt from
CEQA if the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have
the potential for causing a significant effect on the environmental. Where it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The determination of general plan conformity
for the acquisition of land for right-of-way by the City of San Luis Obispo is not subject to CEQA
because the project will not have a significant effect on the environment since it is a policy review
of whether acquiring land is consistent with the General Plan. Any future development related to
the proposed right-of-way will be subject to environmental review as required under CEQA.
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Resolution No. ______ (2020 Series) Page 2
R _______
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the acquisition and authorizes the
Mayor to sign the acceptance letter attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
Upon motion of Council Member _________________, seconded by Council Member
________________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _____________ 2020.
____________________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED:
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, on ___________________.
____________________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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“Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system
to enhance California’s economy and livability”
STATE OF CALIFORNIA 05-SLO-101-PM 25.9
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Relinquishment No. 11578
50 HIGUERA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-5415
PHONE (805) 549-3111
www.dot.ca.gov
ATTN: Paul Valadao
The City of San Luis Obispo has reviewed your offer to accept that portion of State
Right of Way to be relinquished as per letter dated March 11, 2020 and the maps.
- Yes, we are willing to accept the Relinquishment in its current environmental
condition and setting, including, but not limited to, the presence of hazardous
materials as described in the described in the attached “Hazardous Waste
Summary” dated May 21, 2019.
The City of San Luis Obispo has received and reviewed a copy of the
above-referenced “Hazardous Waste Summary” dated March 11, 2020.
Upon recordation of the CTC’s Resolution of Relinquishment in the County
Recorder’s Office, CALTRANS will not be responsible for any present or
future remediation of said hazardous materials. Please proceed with
preparing the final submittal.
- No, we are not interested in accepting the Relinquishment.
- Yes, we agree to waive the ninety (90) days’ notice of “Intention to Relinquish”
requirement contained in Section 73 of the Streets and Highways Code.
- No, we do not agree to waive the ninety (90) days’ notice of “Intention to
Relinquish” requirement contained in Section 73 of the Streets and Highway
Code.
As the _____________________________ for the City of San Luis Obispo and having
the authority to act on behalf of the City Council, I attest to the above checked
items.
BY: _______________________________
TITLE: _______________________________
DATE: _______________________________
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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