RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 134 ROTH ROAD (APN: 196-020-04)
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2025 | ITEM: 5.2
1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP)
➢ Harlan Road Realignment (Project) CIP, PS 14-04
was created to:
o Realign Harlan Road per approved Precise Plan Line
o Increase the distance between Interstate 5 on/off ramps and the intersection of Harlan Road and Roth Road
o Signalize the intersection of Harlan Road and Roth Road o Accommodate future interchange improvements
2 PROJECT MILESTONES
3 Environmental • Completed
March 2021
Design and
Right-of-Way
• In Progress
August 2025
Construction • Est. Start in
Spring 2027
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION
The Project requires the acquisition of a portion of property located at 134 Roth Road (APN 196-020-04), owned by Inderpal Singh
4 PROPOSED REALIGNMENT EXISTING PARCEL
EXHIBIT
5 APPRAISAL REPORT ➢ In March 2024, Pattison &
Associates, Inc. prepared an
appraisal on the property (134
Roth Rd) expressing an opinion
as to the market value of a
portion of the subject property
to be acquired for the Project.
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NEGOTIATIONS - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7267.2
➢ On Nov. 5, 2024, the City extended a formal offer to Mr. Singh for $569,000 for the acquisition in fee, a public utility easement, and temporary construction easement over a portion of the property. ➢ Mr. Singh provided a counteroffer requesting that the City purchase the entire parcel for $5,000,000. ➢ Since acquisition of the entire parcel is not necessary to meet the project’s requirements, the City declined the counteroffer.
➢ On March 2, 2025, Mr. Singh submitted a second counteroffer, proposing a reduced amount of $3,000,000 for the entire parcel.
8 NEGOTIATIONS
➢ Each counteroffer from Mr. Singh was provided without any supporting documentation to substantiate the claimed value.
➢ On March 27, 2025, an impasse letter was sent to Mr. Singh via mail and email, informing Mr. Singh of the City’s intent to consider a Resolution of Necessity to acquire by eminent domain, real or personal property necessary. ➢ On July 24, 2025, a final impasse letter was sent to Mr. Singh for tonight’s meeting. 9 CONSIDERATIONS
❖ Whether the public interest and necessity require the Project ❖ Whether the project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury ❖ Whether the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the Project ➢ The following issues are presented for consideration at this hearing:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
➢ Staff recommend that City Council authorize
eminent proceedings at this time to acquire the
specified portion of the property located at 134
Roth Road, owned by Inderpal Singh, as shown and
described.
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