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Council adopts resolution of necessity to acquire parcel for Gooseneck landslide stabilization; property owners object
Summary
The Clear Lake City Council approved a resolution of necessity (4-1) to acquire part of 12105 San Joaquin Avenue by eminent domain after a Feb. 2024 landslide damaged Lakeshore Drive and the city built permanent soil-nail walls that encroached on private property. Property owners asked for more time and said the extent of the taking is unclear.
The Clear Lake City Council on Feb. 20 adopted Resolution No. 2025-07, a resolution of necessity to acquire portions of the parcel at 12105 San Joaquin Avenue to support the Gooseneck landslide stabilization project. The vote passed 4-1, with Council member Downey voting no.
City Attorney Pucci described the hearing procedures and said the council was presented with staff materials and correspondence from the property owners received earlier that afternoon. Construction Manager Hayes presented the project record: a February 2024 storm produced two landslides that threatened Lakeshore Drive, a principal route for local residents, and emergency stabilization included removal of debris and the construction of two permanent soil-nail walls, new guardrail, hydroseeding and other work.
"If only the city right-of-way portion of the landslide were to…
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