REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 11, 2014
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: MARTIN A. QUERIN, PE, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Supervising Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BY: LITO G. BUCU, Supervising Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the acquisition of 2792 W. San Madele Avenue (County island within Council District 2)
1. Adopt a finding of conformity prepared for EA 14-017 for the proposed construction of a new water supply well
2. Approve the fee simple acquisition of 2792 W San Madele Avenue required for construction of a new water supply well in the amount of $300,000
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of conformity prepared for EA 14-017 for the proposed construction of a new water supply well.
2. Approve the fee simple acquisition of one parcel (See Exhibit A), which is necessary for the construction of a new water supply well at 2792 West San Madele Avenue from property owners: Harry V. Kachadoorian and Madeline A. Kachadoorian (APN 415-251-09, see Exhibit B) for the amount of $300,000.
3. Authorize the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign all documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Water Division maintains a network of some 275 plus municipal water supply wells that provides 88% of the City's potable water. New wells are required to meet new demands, replace wells that have reached the end of their useful life, or assist in remediating water quality issues. The proposed property acquisition will provide a new water well site to augment lost production when the older outdated well in the area was decommissioned.
BACKGROUND
The subject parcel was identified as a suitable well site due to its...
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