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THE CITY OF 9 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT OVA pLETASANTONo March 19, 2013 Community Development Engineering Division TITLE: ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND EASEMENT FROM ALANIEDA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, ZONE 7, FOR DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE BERNAL AVENUE UNDERCROSSING AT THE UNION PACIFIC RAIL.ROAD (UPRR) SUMMARY Shortly after the City acquired the Bernal property in 2002, it began restoring the Bernal Creek to a more natural functioning ecosystem. The creek is now fully restored and continues to function as part of the City's storm drain system. Recently, the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7 (Zone 7) approached the City about taking over ownership and maintenance of an existing storm drain pipe that runs between Bernal Court and the Bemal Creek. City staff inspected the pipe, found it to be in very good condition and determined that due to its location between two City- maintained storm drain lines, it is practical for the City to assume ownership and responsibility for the pipe. Staff is recommending approval of a quitclaim of easement that will transfer ownership of this storm drain line from Zone 7 to the City. The location of the pipe is shown on Attachment 1. RECOMMENDATION 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and record the quitclaim of easement from Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7. 2. Accept for normal maintenance the Zone 7 storm drain improvements. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Assuming responsibility for the Zone 7 storm drain will not result in any measurable increases to the cost of operating and maintaining the existing storm drain system.