COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
County Manager’s Office
DATE:
December 20, 2007
BOARD MEETING DATE:
January 8, 2008
SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
1 week published notice
VOTE REQUIRED:
4/5ths
TO:
Honorable Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Steve Alms, Manager, Real Property Division
SUBJECT:
Agreement, Deed and Exchange of Easements of equal value affecting
APN 047-330-010, located in Unincorporated El Granada (COP 2675)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute, on behalf of the County, an Agreement, Deed and Exchange of Easements (“Agreement”) of equal value affecting APN 047-330-010, in Unincorporated El Granada, and
B) Authorizing the County Manager or his designee to execute notices, consents, approvals, terminations, deeds, escrow instructions and documents required under the Agreement under the terms set forth therein.
VISION ALIGNMENT:
Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government
Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain. This Amendment contributes to this commitment and goal by providing an alternative location for relocating necessary water lines that will minimize the impact on County parkland.
BACKGROUND:
In 2002, the County acquired the Mirada Surf property in Unincorporated El Granada, including APN 047-330-010, which is more commonly known as “Mirada Surf East”. The parcel is subject to a public utility easement that runs north to south over the middle portion of the property. The easement is held by the Coastside County Water District and there is currently a water line installed within the easement that serves El Granada. The District has requested that the County allow the installation of a new larger water pipeline as part of its “Phase 3B El Granada Water Pipeline Replacement Project”, to provide upgraded service to its customers. It has been determined that the County should grant an easement over a different portion of the property to install the new water line, which would have less of an impact on the surrounding trees and vegetation and the future use of the property. An existing emergency access easement and road over the southeastern portion of the property establishes a route preferred by the Parks Department.
DISCUSSION:
Real Property Services has negotiated an Agreement, Deed and Exchange of Easements that grants the District a new easement for the installation of the pipeline. The District has provided a signed Quitclaim Deed for the existing easement that the County will record upon the earlier to occur of (i) the completion of the installation of the new pipeline within the new easement area, or (ii) one year from the recording date of this agreement. In addition, the District will include a lateral and meter box on the new water line to serve the future needs of the parcel.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Division concurs in this recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with exchanging the easement rights.