Adoption of a Resolution Re Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration Reserving a Utility Easement Ordering the Vacation of all of Helms Avenue from Washington Boulevard Towards Venice Boulevard to the City Limits of the City of Culver City and Rescinding Resolution No. 2002 R015. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 10/13/08 AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Re Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration Reserving a Utility Easement Ordering the Vacation of all of Helms Avenue from Washington Boulevard Towards Venice Boulevard to the City Limits of the City of Culver City and Rescinding Resolution No. 2002 R015 Contact Person/Dept.: Andy O Connell/PW Phone Number: (310) 253 5606 Item Number: A 6 Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X Action Item: X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List e mailed on (10/08/08) and Walter Marks III by telephone on September 30 2008. Postcard Notices were mailed to all residents and occupants within a 500 foot radius of the project site extended to the end of the block on September 29 2008. Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (10/02/2008) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (10/08/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (10/07/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (10/08/08) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution re adopting a mitigated negative declaration reserving a utility easement ordering the vacation of all of Helms Avenue from Washington Boulevard towards Venice Boulevard to the City limits of the City of Culver City and rescinding Resolution no. 2002 R015. BACKGROUND: The applicant for this vacation request is Mr. Walter Marks III who has acquired all properties on both sides of Helms Avenue between Washington and Venice Boulevards. Mr. Marks is in the process of redeveloping the area and wishes to include the area of Helms Avenue into his plans for dev...
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