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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 1, 2013 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 2909 S. BRISTOL (PROJECT NO. 063510 NON-GENERA FUND) CIT ANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1" Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the condemnation of a portion of the real property located at 2909 South Bristol Street (APN 410-411-19) and declaring the public necessity and interest therefore. DISCUSSION The City is proposing to construct a new sewer lift station at the end of San Lorenzo Avenue, just east of Bristol Street, as shown in Exhibit 1. To accommodate the construction of the lift station, acquisition of 292 square feet of property located at 2909 S. Bristol is required. The public interest and necessity requires the proposed acquisition. A good faith offer was made to the property owner on February 5, 2013, in an amount of $16,100 for the purchase of the property. Negotiations continue with the property owner, however in order to meet the project schedule, it is necessary to commence eminent domain proceedings. Staff is requesting adoption of this resolution of necessity and initiation of condemnation proceedings. The sewer lift station will replace an existing lift station located beneath Bristol Street approximately 700 feet to the west of the proposed lift station. The new lift station will include updated equipment and additional pumps to reduce the chance of sewer spills. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been determined to be adequately evaluated in previously prepared Environmental Impact Report No. 2011-04. 75A-1