BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code § 84308 Applies: Yes ☒ No ☐
(If “YES” Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code § 84308)
SUBJECT: Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of Real Property to Khawaja Shams and Zehra Khan at APN 175-14-024, Real Estate File No. 1010-96.1 and to Wayne Qi Zhang and Vicky Yun Xu, APN 175-14-025, Real Estate File No. 1010-96.2 (Los Altos, District 4).
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
A. Adopt the Resolution AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY TO KHAWAJA SHAMS AND ZEHRA KHAN AT APN 175-14-024, REAL ESTATE FILE NO. 1010-96.1 AND TO WAYNE QI ZHANG AND VICKY YUN XU AT APN 175-14-025, REAL ESTATE FILE NO. 1010-96.2 (LOS ALTOS, DISTRICT 4); and
B. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer to execute and deliver the Quit Claim Easement Deeds, Real Estate File Nos. 1010-96.1; and 1010-96.2.
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SUMMARY:
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) holds an easement for water management and/or storm water drainage purposes over and along Adobe Creek located at the rear of 670 University Avenue (APN: 175-14-024) and 680 University Avenue (APN: 175-14-025) in Los Altos. In response to a request by the underlying fee owner of 670 University Avenue, staff reviewed the existing easement limits. Staff determined that portions of the easement on both 670 University Avenue and 680 University Avenue are not needed for Valley Water purposes and can be quitclaimed. Quitclaiming these portions of the easement will eliminate the administrative burden associated with the maintenance of the easement areas, reduce risk of future disputes or liability that can possibly be associated with the land, and clarify that Valley Water has no intention of performing any maintenance within the easement area as consistent with the easement right. Therefore, staff recommends quitclaiming these land rights.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:
There is no environmental justice impact associated with this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item. The existing easement was dedicated at no cost to Valley Water and the owners of 670 University Avenue have agreed to pay for staff time and recording fees to process the recommended real estate transaction.
CEQA:
The quitclaims qualify for an exemption under the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). No environmental impacts would result from these quitclaims as they are administrative in nature and would not involve direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Gov. Code 84308
Attachment 1: Resolution
Attachment 2: Quitclaim Deed, 1010-96.1
Attachment 3: Quitclaim Deed, 1010-96.2
UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER: Manager
Lisa Bankosh, 408-630-2618