75A - PH - CONDEMNATION 1607 N BRISTOL

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[1111119111111 i CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 16,, 2016 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 1607 NORTH BRISTOL STREET FOR BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 116740) (NONGENERAL FUND) {STRATEGI PLA N . 6, 1G; 3, 2C} CITY MANAGER CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: :0.• _rw ❑ As Recommended C1 As Amended 171 Ordinance on 1" Reading Ordinance on 2 "a Reading ❑ Implementing Resolutlon ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO 11-19-Z14, J_J_/G FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the condemnation of the entire real property located at 1607 North Bristol Street (APN 405 - 252 -22) declaring the public necessity and interest therefore, and approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $631,435 to the State Treasurer's Office Condemnation Deposits Fund. DISCUSSION Bristol Street is a major north -south transportation facility which is designated as a major arterial highway in the City's Circulation Element of the General Plan. Improving the 3.9 -mile Bristol Street segment from Warner Avenue to Memory Lane has been a long -term priority project that will be constructed in several phases. Improvements include widening the street from two to three lanes in each direction, and installing raised landscape medians and bike lanes. Public Works Agency staff is acquiring properties for the development of Phase 1116, bounded by Washington Avenue and Seventeenth Street, and expects to complete the acquisition process by spring 2017. Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2017. To accommodate these improvements, acquisition of the entire parcel at 1607 North Bristol Street is required (Exhibit 1). The Public Works Agency has made a diligent effort to negotiate with the property owners and their representatives for the past 27 months. A good faith offer was made on November 16, 2015, in the amount of $631,435 (Exhibit 2). Furthermore, Public Works staff has been working closely with the representatives of the property owners and the City's Planning Division to facilitate potential relocation within the project segment. The Public Works Agency will continue to make every effort to reach a settlement with the property owners. However, to maintain the Bristol Street Improvements project schedule and meet the funding requirement to commence construction in summer 2017, staff is requesting adoption of a Resolution of Necessity (Exhibit 3) and initiation of condemnation proceedings while negotiations continue. 75A -1