AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 11/1/2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT:
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City Council consideration to release the Temporary Reclaimed Water Improvements Security for Tentative Tract Map 36541 - Ryland Homes of California Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council release the Temporary Reclaimed Water Improvements Security associated with Tentative Tract Map 36541. (024068041)
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ANALYSIS:
On August 3, 2016, the City entered into an Improvement Agreement with Ryland Homes of California, Inc. to secure the construction of temporary reclaimed water improvements, which were required to supply water for the rough grading operations associated with the development of Tentative Tract Map 36541.
The developer was able to obtain the necessary reclaimed water supply from the reclaimed waterline constructed with the Foothill Parkway Westerly Extension Project; as such, it is no longer necessary for the developer to construct the temporary improvements. Therefore, it is appropriate to release the Temporary Reclaimed Water Improvements Security at this time.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All City fees have been paid.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that 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. This action merely releases the current securities associated with the property. Since there is no possibility that a...
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