ITEM 4. 7
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JULY 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE INSTALLATION OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL
WATER WELL LOCATED AT 11674 HARLAN ROAD
APNs 196- 020- 15 & 196- 020- 16) PURSUANT TO
LMC SECTION 8. 36. 040
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution to Approve the Installation of a New Residential Water Well Located at 11674 Harlan
Road ( APNs 196- 020- 15 & 196- 020- 16) Pursuant to
Lathrop Municipal Code Section 8. 36. 040
SUMMARY:
Lathrop Municipal Code ( LMC) Section 8. 36. 040 provides that no permit shall be issued to dig, drill, bore, or repair any well serving a parcel that can be served from the city' s public domestic water supply where that supply is available from a waterline in an adjacent street or right- of- way, without prior approval from the City Council. 11674 Harlan Road ( APNs 196- 020- 15 & 196- 020- 16) (Property) is within an area served by the City' s public water system, so Council approval is required before the well permit may be issued.
The Property has an existing well that is failing and must be replaced to maintain water service to the property. Staff provided an estimate to connect the Property to the City water system; however, the estimated cost to connect to City water substantially exceeds the estimated cost of replacing the well.
In addition, the resident must obtain a permit from the San Joaquin County Health Officer/ Environmental Health Department before any well construction begins. San Joaquin County' s
well permitting program regulates the construction and repair of wells to protect groundwater quality and public health.
BACKGROUND:
The resident, Frank Herrera, requested approval to install a new residential water well serving the Property. The Property currently relies on an existing well, which has failed or is failing and can no longer reliably serve the residence. Because the parcel can be served by the City' s public domestic water supply from a waterline located in an adjacent street or right- of- way, LMC Section 8. 36. 040 requires prior City Council approval before a new well permit may be issued.
Staff evaluated the alternative of connecting the Property to the City water system and provided a cost estimate to the resident. The estimated cost of connection exceeds the cost of installing a
replacement well, making replacement of the existing
failing well the more feasible option for the resident at this time.
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT PAGE 2
JULY 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE INSTALLATION OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL WATER WELL LOCATED AT 11674 HARLAN ROAD ( APNs 196- 020- 15 & 196- 020- 16) PURSUANT TO LMC SECTION 8. 36. 040
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The resident has an existing well that is failing and must be replaced to maintain water service to the Property. Staff provided an estimate to connect the Property to the City water system; however, the estimated cost to connect to City water substantially exceeds the estimated cost of replacing the well.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City beyond normal staff time associated with processing the request. Any costs associated with the well replacement, City water connection alternative, County permits, or related improvements are the responsibility of the applicant.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution to Approve the Installation of a New Residential Water WeII Located at 11674 Harlan Road ( APNs 196- 020- 15 & 196- 020- 16) Pursuant to Lathrop Municipal Code Section 8. 36. 040
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 3
JULY 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE INSTALLATION OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL WATER WELL LOCATED AT 11674 HARLAN ROAD ( APNs 196- 020- 15 & 196- 020- 16) PURSUANT TO LMC SECTION 8. 36. 040
APPROVALS:
Brad T ylor
Public orks Director / City Engineer
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO
APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL WATER WELL LOCATED AT 11674 HARLAN ROAD ( APNs 196- 020- 15 & 196- 020- 16) PURSUANT TO LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8. 36. 040
WHEREAS, Lathrop Municipal Code ( LMC) Section 8. 36. 040 provides that no permit shall be issued to dig, drill, bore, or repair any well serving a parcel that can be served from the city' s public domestic water supply where that supply is available from a waterline in an adjacent street or right- of- way, without prior approval from the City Council. 11674 Harlan Road ( APNs 196- 020- 15 & 196- 020- 16) (Property) is within an area served by the City' s public water system, so Council approval is required before the well permit may be issued; and
WHEREAS, the Property has an existing well that is failing and must be replaced to maintain water service to the property. Staff provided an estimate to connect the Property to the City water system; however, the estimated cost to connect to City water substantially exceeds the estimated cost of replacing the well; and
WHEREAS, the resident must obtain a permit from the San Joaquin County Health Officer/ Envionmental Health Department before any well construction begins.
San Joaquin County' s
well permitting program regulates the construction and repair of wells to protect groundwater quality and public health.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby approve the installation of a new residential water well located at 11674 Harlan Road ( APNs 196- 020- 15 and 196- 020- 16) pursuant to Lathrop Municipal Code Section 8. 36. 040.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lathrop this 13th day of July 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
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