2011/04/13 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET 3 PROJECT TITLE: Ordinance vacating that 4/13/11 Briefing COUNCIL BILL # e 8 MO'/ 08 portion of 11 th Street lying Proposed Originating Department Real Property west of Grand Ave subject to Action the conditions as set forth in Consent Contact Person Mike Palacios the Ordinance. Action Phone Number 425-257-8938 4/13/11 First Reading FOR AGENDA OF 4/13/11 4/20/11 Second Reading 4/27/11 Third Reading Public Hearing Initialed by: Department Head CAA Council President Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s) Approval 1 lt' Street west of Grand 8/25/10 City Council Ordinance All Ave passed Resolution No. Map 6301 and set public hearing date. 10/6/10 Public Hearing continuance 11/3/10 Public Hearing Amount Budgeted -0- Expenditure Required -0- Account Number(s): Budget Remaining -0- Additional Required -0- DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: On August 25, 2010, City Council passed Resolution No. 6301 accepting the petition for the vacation of that portion of 11th Street lying west of Grand Ave. (See attached Map) On October 6, 2010, the public hearing was continued to November 3, 2010. Based upon the November 3, 2010 public hearing, the attached Ordinance provides the following conditions of vacation: 1) a 20 foot wide easement for water views with restrictions; and 2) compensation in the amount of$70,000 be provided to the City for the right of way area being vacated. Attached is a memo providing an explanation for, and proposed language of, a possible amendment to the Ordinance restricting the future development of the parcels in a manner that provides compatibility with the character of the surrounding properties. RECOMMENDATION (Exact action requested of Council): Adopt the attached Ordinance vacating that portion of 11th Street lying west of Grand Ave subject to the conditions as set forth in the Ordinance. 3