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13 Mr. John Coelho, 880 South Rancho Avenue, Colton, stated he might be willing to sell if the price was right. Councilwoman Cisneros then asked if Staff has looked into the other piece of property, west of the Cement Plant. Mr. Steve Herrera, of Krieger & Stewart, stated from an engineering standpoint, the nine acre parcel in question, was the most logical piece of property and location for the headworks of the Wastewater Treatment facility. Councilman Rehrer said he did not feel it was right to displace people that have lived here for so many years, and he felt that Staff should check into this matter more thoroughly. Mayor Gonzales stated that although he does frown on eminent domain proceedings, the property is not being used at this time, and has not been used. Mayor Gonzales said he has known the Coelho family for many years and from what he understands, Mr. & Mrs. Coelho are not object- ing to selling the land, their objection is about the sale price. Mayor Gonzales recommended that Staff proceed in this matter, and try to work something out with the Coelho family. ® Assistant City Manager Keane advised that the Courts will determine the M fair market value of the parcel. Mr. Cosgrove, of Rutan & Tucker, advised there were a series of offers made to the owners, the full appraised value of the property, in excess of $42,000 per acre. Mr. Cosgrove stated the appraiser was experienced and qualified, and worked over twenty years with CALTRANS. Miss Coelho advised that only last year a 3 acre parcel of land in that same vicinity sold for $85,000 per acre, and another for $72,000 per acre. Miss Coelho stated her family has not been offered fair market value for their property and it was not a good appraisal. Councilman Rios asked if the property is not being used at the present time, what does the family have in mind for this land. Miss Coelho responded the property is being used at the present time, there are horses on the land. Miss Coelho said the family thought the land might eventually be used as a park. After additional discussion, moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, to close the hearing. Unanimous vote. Moved by Mayor Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Rios, to approve RESO- LUTION NO. R-42-89, a Resolution of Necessity. Upon Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: Two; Gonzales, Rios. NOES: Three; Cisneros, Rehrer, Lofy. ABSENT: None. Motion did not carry. City Manager Benest stated that Staff now needs direction on this matter. On Council consensus, Staff was directed to do more study and work on this matter, get together with the property owners for further discuss- ion, and report back to the Council. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Repair of Well #17 Public Works Director John Hutton reported that Well #17 was making major vibration noises down into the lower end of the well shaft, and this Well supplies the majority of the water for the City's largest zone. Mr. Hutton said with the weather heating up and the high water usage demand by customers and contractors/developers working in that area, it is imperative that this Well be repaired immediately. Mr. Hutton advised that quotes have been received for the repair of the Well, at a cost of $15,000, and there are sufficient funds in the Water Division Account, #21-6001-41, for the repairs. APR 4 1989