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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 4, 1987 (40)CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1987 CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LAND FOR THE C -BASIN, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VINE STREET AND BECKMAN ROAD, BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURES Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of CC -27(a) the City Clerk, Mayor Olson called for the Public Hearing CC -27(c) to consider the adoption of Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition of addit*Ianal land for the C -Basin, southeast corner of Vine Street and Beckman Road, by Eminent Domain procedures.. It was also determined that Council would consider at the same time Agenda item K-3, entitled, "Consider request of Daryle Geweke for Council discimsion and resolution of concerns relating to Park Basin ' acquisition, southeast corner of (tine Street and Beckman Road". The`ollowirg staff report was presented: At the October 14, 1987 City Council meeting, Council set a hearing for November 4, 1987 to consider adoption of a rt - resolution of necessity for the acquisition of additional land for C -Basin by eminent domain proceedings, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.220. Notice of said hearing was mailed to property owners Orrin D. and Gertrude M. Kettelman on October 16, 1987. The City has not received notice from the Kettelmans indicating any desire to be heard at the November 4°hearing. The City's right of way negotiator, Jerry Heminger,'`first contacted the owners on April 27, 1987. Through ..',numerous contacts since that time, he has reached verbal agreement with the Kettelmans to purchase the 10, -acre -,.,.,.p i arcel necessary for the basin or a 12- acre parcel which.oul "square off" their remainder. Problems with a third party and the agreement between the Kettelmans I and that party, have held up consummation of the formal agreement The power of eminent domain may be exercised to 'acquire.. property for a proposed project only if all of the following are established: 1. The public interest and necessity require the project 2. The project is planned or located in the manner teat will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury. 3. The property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project. State law provides that a public entity may exercise the power of eminent domain only if it has adopted a resolution of necessity by a vote of two-thirds of all of the members of the governing body. It is important to be aware that once the resolution of necessity has been adopted, the City must commence an eminent domain proceeding to acquire the property within six months after the date of adoption or, if the City has filed such proceedin,l, the City must serve the complaint and the summons relating to the proceeding. If it does not, the property owner may file an action for inverse condemnation to: 1. Require the City to take the property and pay compensation therefor, and/or 2. Recover damages from the City for the interference with the possession and use of the property resulting from adoption of the resolution. However, the City Council is permitted to rescind the resolution of necessity as a natter of right at any time before the property owner commences an action. The following letter from the Law Offices of Freeman and Brown, 1818 Grand Canal Boulevard, Stockton, California, was presented for Council review: _ "Re: Park Basin "C" Acquisition of Property 10 Acre Parcel Dear Mayor and Council Members: This office represents Mr. Daryle Geweke who is the purchaser, pursuant to a land sales .contract ..of :;three' adjacent parcels of real property, Parcels #28, #29'and,#30. -F tying to the north of Kettleman Lane, east of>Highway.99' and adjacent to Lodi City limits belongings to Ord nd D. Y Kettleman. Said contract of sale recites that "the city of Lodi is contemplating condemning approximately 10 acres-of,- said cres ofsaid parcel #30". We have reviewed the Master Plan of Park Ease "C" adopter) by the City Council on October 15, 1986, and discussed the proposed acquisition of the portion of parcel 30 specifically, timing, configuration, use and damages. Mr. Geweke has instructed us to attempt to minimize the adverse impacts the presently proposed acquisition would have on Parcel #30 while attempting to equitably accommodate the needs of the City of Lodi. We subsequently contacted Mr. Ronald Stein, City Attorney, and inquired as to how soon the city needed the property, what methods were available to mitigate Mr. Geweke's damages and how could we work with the City of Lodi in the equitable resolution of these problems. Mr. Stein advised that the City's department of Public Works wanted to proceed immediately with the acquisition of the property and the construction of the project; that as the plan had been adopted by the City Council, it could only be modified by the City Council; that we world therefore have to direct our concerns and proposals for mitigation to the City Council. Will you please schedule this matter for discussion by the Citv Council as soon as mutually convenient. As resolution of these problems need to be explored through open discussion, we would suggest an initial council study session for that purpose. Unfortunately. Mr. Freeman will be out of the country until the end of Oc ,:ober. We will be pleased -at that time to present to you our concerns.. and our proposal to mitigate Mr. Geweke's damages while accommodating the needs of the City of Lodi. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation. We look forward to working with you and your staff in the equitable resolution of this problem. Very truly yours, s/Gerald A. Sperry" Addressing the Council regarding the matter were: a? Mr. Maxwell M. Freeman Attorney at Law 1818 Grand Canal Boulevard Stockton, California representing Daryle Geweke b lir. Gerald A. Sperry Attorney at Law 1818 Grand Canal Boulevard Stockton, California representing Daryle Geweke There being no other persons wishing to address the Council on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. A very lengthy discussion followed with questions being directed to Staff, the City Attorney, and to those who had given testimony. Council Member Hinchman moved adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition of additional land for the C -Basin, southeast corner of Vine Street and Beckmzn Road, by eminent Domain procedures. The motion was seconded by Council Member Reid, but failed to pass by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman and Reid Noes: Council Members - Pinkerton, Snider, and Olson (Mayor) Following additional discussion, Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Pinkerton second, determined to adjourn this meeting to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 1987 for further review of the C -Basin whic, would allow for all interested parties to be present during the subject''. discussion. CITY OF LODI 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, California 95240 ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS Subject: PROCEEDINGS , SOUThLAS`i� CO. i RANCH Publish Dates: Saturday, October 17 , -987 and a u , er 24,1987 Tear Sheets [wanted: Three Affidavit and Bill to: ALICE M. REIMCHE, CITY CLERK Date: Ordered by : 10/15/87 ALICE M.IREIMCHE CITY CLERK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LODI CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby giver 1 -hat on 'november 4,. 1987 the City Council of the City cf t.odi, at its regular meeting to be held on that date at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 221 west Pine Street, Lodi, California, intends to adopt a Resolution of Necessity regarding Eminent Domain, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) Section 1245.220, for the property located at the Southeast cerner of Vine Street and Beckman Road, Lod4, and more particularly described as that certain real property in the County of San Joaquin, State of California, described as follows: Being a portion of the south one-half of the north one-half of the southwest one-quarter of Section 7, Township 3 North, Range 7 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the center of Section 7, Township 3 North, Range 7 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, thence South 1 04' East, 668.4 feet along the east line of the southwest one-quarter section to the northeast corner of that Kettleman parcel shown in Volume 6, Page 284, Record of Surveys, San Joaquin County Records, and the True Point of Beginning, thence North 87 41' West, 1038.0 feet along the north line of the south one-half of the north one-half of said southwest one-quarter section, thence South 1 04' East, 420.0 feet, parallel with said east line, thence South 87 41' East, 1038.0 feet, parallel with said north line of said south one-half to said east line, thence North 1 04' West, 420.0 feet, along said east line to the True Point of Beginning. The property owners have been notified that they have the right to be heard on the matters referred to in CCP Section 1240.030 as it relates to this property. Specifically, CCP Section 1240.030 permits the City of Lodi to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire the property for a proposed projectonly if all of the following are established: a. The public interest and necessity require the project. b. The project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public need and the least private injury. c. The property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project. Pursuant to CCP Section 1245.234, the property owners must file a WRITTEN REQUEST to be heard within 15 days after the notice was mailed. The governing body need not give an opportunity to appear and be heard to any person who fails to file a written request. If the property owners intend to be heard on the matter, they need to bring in or mail their request to Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, Call Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910, phone 333-6702. THEIR FAILURE TO FILE. A WRITTEN REQUEST TO APPEAR AND BE HEARD WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE NOTICE WAS MAILED WILL RESULT IN WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO APPEAR AND BE HEARD. If the property owners challenge the subject matter if: court, they may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City.Clerk at, or prior to, the public gearing. Dated: October 14, 1987 BY ORDER OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL Alice M. Reimche City Clerk / Approv "� o form onald M Stein City Attorney , 1 tt[VIAN & BROWN October 26, 1987 The Honorable Mayor Evelyn Olson The Honorable City Councilmembers City of Lodi City Hall Lon:, CA 95248 ,<e: Council Meeting - Novec-:Der 4, 1987 Proposed Resolution of Necessity Park Basin "C" Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: On October. 5, 1987, this office initiated correspondence to you regarding our representation of Mr. Daryle Gewekn, the purchaser under a land sales contract of cert.ai- -eal property adjacent to the City of. Lodi belonging to Orrin D. Kettleman. Our letter outlined our interest and that of Mr. Geweke to work with the City of Lodi and attempt to accomodate the city's pro- posed expansion, by the acquisition of an additional 10 acres of real property, of Park Basin "C". Our letter further requested this matter be scheduled for a study session of the full council as soon as mutually convenient. On October 16, 1987, Assistant City Engineer, G. E. Robinson, initiated correspondence to Orrin D. and Gertrude M. Kettleman notifying them of the city's intent to adopt on November 4, 1987, a resolution of necessity authorizing and directing the acquisition of 10 acres of Mr. Geweke's property by eminent domain. In view of our letter of October 5, 1987, the notification by Mr. Robinson would appear to be unnecessary and premature. we again request the council schedule this matter for discussion at a study session and further request the continuance of the consideration of the proposed resolution of necessity until sometime after that study session. In the event this matter cannot be resolved by way of an - equitable compromise whish will minimize the adverse impacts of the proposed Park Basin "C" on Mr. Geweke's interest, this letter constitutes formal request by Mr. Geweke, the real party in 1818 (;rand Canal Boulevard Reno N,vada Office Stockton, Caii Ormj 9520: 147 East linerty Street 209 474 1822 Ren), Nevaci.t fs40! Tefcgopier. 209 474 1'qy 702 322 0606 a - FREEMAN & BROWN The honorable :payor Evelyn Olson The Honorable City Councilmembers October 26, 1987 Page 2 interest, or his representative, to be heard on November 4, 1987, on the Issue of the adoption of the resolution of necessity. GAS:vg cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Robert Elliott Daryle Geweke Sincerely, GERALD A. SPERRY �i C TY COLA-�C1C i \•E L)IN, ..t OLSON. "'+,vor ;OF{N R cR��dv1 SN!DEK •,t a.tx P'n iem pore DAVID .0 NINCHVAN I A M J S \V PIN KERT(,'N. Ir IRED na REID IT OF LO IL CM HALL. 221 WE;T PINE STREET CALL BOX 1W", LODI, CALIFORtv1A 95241-1910 (209) 334-5634 TFLECO PUR (:09) 31;-b79t� October 27, 1987 THOMAC A PETERSON City Manager . All([ ,t RE t.`tCHE City Clerk RONALD M G i Et\ Ov Attorney Mr. Gerald A. Sperry Attorney at Law Freeman and Brown 1818 Grand Canal Boulevard Stockton, CA 95207 RE: Proposed Resolution of Necessity Park Basin "C" Dear Mr. Sperry: Please be advised that the following items pertaining to Park Basin "C" will appear on the agenda for the regular Council meeting of November 4, 1987: 1. Public Nearing to consider the adoption of a Resolution of Nccessity for the acquisition of additional land for the "C" Basin, southeast corner of Vine Street and Beckman Road, by Eminent Domain procedures. 2. Consider request of Daryl Geweke for discussion and resolution, concerns relating to Park Basin "C" acquisition. The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call this office. Law offices of FREEMAN Maxwell M. Fr( -t: -man Jznzes Belford Bruen Judy ,4. I oven Erik R. Arxlerson Gerald A. Sperry A Peter Rausch. Jr. October 26, 1987 The Honorable Mayor Evelyn Olson The Honorable City Councilmembers City of Lodi City Hall Lodi, CA 95240 Re: Council Meeting - November 4, 1987 Proposed Resolution of Necessity Park Basin "C" Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: i On October 5; 1987, this office initiated correspondence to you regarding our representation of Mr. Daryle Geweke, the purchaser under a land sales contract of certain real property adjacent to the City of Lodi belonging to Orrin D. Kettleman. Our letter outlined our interest and that of Mr. Geweke to work with the City of Lodi and attempt to accomodate the city's pro- posed expansion, by the acquisition of an additional 10 acres of real property, of Park Basin "C". Our letter further requested this matter be scheduled for a study session of the full council as soon as mutually convenient. On October 16, 1987, Assistant City Engineer, G. E. Robinson, initiated correspondence to Orrin D. and Gertrude M. Kettleman notifying them of the city's intent to adopt on November 4, 1987, a resolution of necessity authorizing and directing the acquisition of 10 acres of Mr. Geweke's property by eminent domain. In view of our letter of October 5, 1987, the notification by Mr. Robinson would appear to be unnecessary and premature. We again request the council schedule this matter for discussion at a study session and further request the continuance of the consideration of the proposed resolution of necessity until sometime after that study session. In the event this matter cannot be resolved by way of an equitable compromise which will minimize the adverse impacts of the proposed Park Basin "C" on Mr. Geweke's interest, this letter constitutes formal request by Mr. Geweke, the real party in 1818 Gand Canal Boulevard Reno Nevada Office Stockton, California 95207 147 East Liberty Street 209 474 1822 Reno, Nevada 89501 Telecopler: 209 474 1245 702 ;2' 0606 FREEMAN & BROWIN The Honorable Mayor Evelyn Olson The Honorable City Councilmembers October 26, 1987 Page 2 interest, or his representative, to be heard on November 4, 1987, on the issue of the adoption of the resolution of necessity. Sincerely, GERALD A. SPERRY GAS :vg cc. City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Robert Elliott Daryle Geweke i cLI � � CENTRAL q iF q I r �r T 1 A e 509 /T 4C. I4.37 A � /9. 60 3 L 0 `v 8 l }p 3t w TNURNaN ST. rr3G 07 `,� r U v a a ?& ro co 5 '^ o C r /9 7/ A �J lj N W O li Y O M Ld :4'D _ iU I 1218 ` 7 �I-b2 AC 9 AC 18 AC ® , G FOR. 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