Resolution 16010CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 16010
APPROVING A FINAL MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR TRACT 8534, BROADWAY
AND SANTA CLARA AVENUE
WHEREAS, Cosso Cabana LLC, Momo's Rook LLC, Dreamers and Cultivators
LLC, Z -Co LLC, and Drumlin Alameda LLC, submitted an application for Tract 8534,
Broadway and Santa Clara, to subdivide 1.29 acres located between 2607 and 2619
Santa Clara Avenue and 1514 and 1518 Broadway for residential purposes; and
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2020, the Planning Board held a duly noticed public
hearing and adopted Resolution No. PB -20-26 recommending approval of a Tentative
Map for Tract No. 8534; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 15737, the City
Council approved Tentative Tract Map 8534; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined that the Final Map for Tract No.
8534 is substantially in accordance with the previously approved tentative subdivision
map approved by the City Council and complies in all manners with the provisions of
California Government Code sections 66410 et seq. (Subdivision Map Act) and the City
of Alameda's local subdivision ordinance (Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) Article VI);
and
WHEREAS, Cosso Cabana LLC, Momo's Rook LLC, Dreamers and Cultivators
LLC, Z -Co LLC, and Drumlin Alameda LLC, has hired a competent design professional,
who is licensed by the State of California to practice civil engineering, to prepare plans
and specifications for the construction of required public infrastructure improvements in
the public right of way; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 66462 and AMC section 30-
85.3, as a condition precedent to approval of the Final Map for Tract 8534, Cosso Cabana
LLC, Momo's Rook LLC, Dreamers and Cultivators LLC, Z -Co LLC, and Drumlin Alameda
LLC, has executed two Subdivision Improvement Agreements ("SIAs"), one for each
phase of construction, to assure the timely construction, unconditional warrantee, and
prescribed maintenance of all required public infrastructure improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has approved the Phase 1 plans and specifications
prepared by CBG Civil Engineers entitled "Broadway and Santa Clara, Tract 8534 Site
Improvement Plans" permitted as PWD22-0007 and filed in the office of the Public Works
Director; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 66499 and AMC section 30-
85.3, and as required by the SIAs, Cosso Cabana LLC, Momo's Rook LLC, Dreamers
and Cultivators LLC, Z -Co LLC, and Drumlin Alameda LLC, has deposited adequate
security in the form of surety bonds, and in sufficient amounts as estimated by the City
Engineer, to secure Cosso Cabana LLC, Momo's Rook LLC, Dreamers and Cultivators
LLC, Z -Co LLC, and Drumlin Alameda LLC, performance of the required Phase 1 public
infrastructure improvements identified in the Phase 1 SIA; and
WHEREAS, Cosso Cabana LLC, Momo's Rook LLC, Dreamers and Cultivators
LLC, Z -Co LLC, and Drumlin Alameda LLC and the City have agreed that the surety
bonds for Phase 2 will be provided prior to issuance of the Public Works Development
(PWD) permit for the Phase 2 work; and
WHEREAS, approval of the Final Map and the SIA for Tract 8534 are categorically
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines section 15332 (infill development projects) because 1) the project is
consistent with the applicable General Plan designations and policies and applicable
zoning designations and regulations; 2) the project occurs within City limits on a site of
no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; 3) the project site has
no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; 4) project approval would
not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality;
and 5) the project site is adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
Additionally, approval of the Final Map is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Public
Resources Code section 21080(b)(1) (ministerial projects) and CEQA Guidelines section
15268 (ministerial projects); and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the City Council reviewed Tract Map No. 8537
and all pertinent maps, documents, and exhibits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alameda
that the Final Map for Tract 5534 conforms to all the requirements in Government Code
sections 66410 et seq., AMC Article VI, and CEQA, and is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all easements offered are accepted on behalf
of the public for use in conformity with the terms of the offers of dedication; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the easements designated as Private Vehicle
Access Easement (PVAE), Private Access Easement (PAE), Private Utility Easement
(PRUE), and Private Storm Drain Easement (PSDE) are not offered, nor accepted for
dedication by the City of Alameda; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the approval of the Final Map and the
acceptance of said parcels of land and easements are conditioned upon completion to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer of public improvements as required by the SIAs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Surveyor and City Engineer, and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to endorse the Final Map for Tract 8534; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement for construction and completion
of the public improvements in Tract 8534 pursuant to the SIAs and all its terms and
conditions be, and hereby are, approved and the City Manager and the City Clerk are
authorized and directed to execute and attest to, respectively, said agreement on behalf
of the City of Alameda; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon said executions of the Final Map and
SIAs, the City Engineer is hereby authorized to release the Final Map and SIAs for
recording with the Alameda County Clerk — Recorder; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the security guaranteeing full and faithful
performance of said public improvements, labor, and materials are hereby approved as
sufficient in amount.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting
assembled on the 6t" day of December 2022, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Knox White, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft
— 3.
NOES: Councilmembers Daysog and Herrera Spencer — 2.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of said City this 7th day of December 2022.
Approved as to form:
Yibin Sheri, City Attorney
City of Alameda
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Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
City of Alameda