HomeMy WebLinkAboutF-5.1. Approve Grant of Easement - 479 E GladstoneCONSENT ITEM F-5
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
FROM: TIKAN SINGH, GENERAL MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 28, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE RECORD THEREOF
FOR THE ELECTRIC FACILITIES INSTALLED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY FROM
PROPERTY OWNER FOR SITE ADDRESS 479 E GLADSTONE ST, AZUSA, CA
91702
BACKGROUND:
The property at 479 E. Gladstone is undergoing site improvements to include a new supermarket
(Vallarta). To serve the electric utility to this site, Staff has developed an electric utility plan, which
requires the developer to install underground electric facilities such as conduit, transformer pad, and
switch enclosure on this property. The property owner is granting an easement to Azusa Light & Water
(“ALW”) for the purpose of operating and maintaining said electric facilities. Staff is seeking Utility Board
approval to accept such grant of easement and authorize the City Clerk to file the grant of easement with
the County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utility Board take the following actions:
1)Certificate of Acceptance of Grant of Permanent Easement for Electric utility purposes from
property owner for site address 479 E Gladstone St in the City of Azusa; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-UB-03; and
3)Authorize the City Clerk to file said easement documents with the Office of the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
ANALYSIS:
To receive electric utility service for this large tenant, the developer is required to install new electric
facilities such as underground conduit, transformer pad, and switch enclosure on private property, as
depicted in Exhibits A and B of the attached easement document. The property owner is providing an
easement to ALW. This utility easement is being granted to allow the Electric Utility right-of-way for the
operation and maintenance of its electric facilities.
Approved
Utility Board
04/28/2025
Grant of Easement Acceptance – 479 E Gladstone St
April 28, 2025
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to Azusa Light & Water for accepting this Grant of Permanent Easement.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Manuel Garcia Hien Vuong
Senior Electric Engineer Assistant General Manager – Electric Operations
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Danny Smith Tikan Singh
Utilities Admin & Finance Manager General Manager
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
Attachments:
1) Resolution No. 2025-UB-03
2) Grant of Permanent Easement including Exhibits