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Another alternative we explored was a suggestion made by the Segundos to construct a lattice enclosure around the tank to screen it from view, plus a corral fence around the enclosure to protect the lattice from the horses. It was assumed this would be a less expensive alternative. Bids for that work ranged from approximately $5,800 to $8,000, and that solution was also rejected by both parties as too expensive. Finally, we revisited the alternative to move the tank after the Segundos offered to: (1) pay the cost of moving the tank if they could use the contractor of their choice, East Bay Pump Co., and (2) guarantee the operation of the pump for a period of three years. Staff secured a bid from East Bay Pump Co. (see Attachment 2) which totaled $2,930, including $480 to relocate an existing booster pump and pressure tank closer to where the large green tank would be located. The Segundos declined to pay for this additional charge as they do not object to the location of the small tank and believe their three-year guarantee is adequate to address operational concerns. Ms. Rocha does not want to relocate the large tank without also relocating the booster pump and pressure tank as she is concerned that the greater distance between the pump equipment and the water tank could cause additional strain on the pump motor. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution from the original City Council Agenda Report dated August 19, 2008, denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission approval. (An updated version of such a resolution is provided as Attachment 1.) Alternately, the Council could require that the tank be relocated from its current location approximately 20 feet to the south. The Segundos have offered to pay for the relocation of the large tank, and Ms. Rocha would be responsible for moving the booster pump and pressure tank at her expense. An alternative resolution pursuing this avenue is presented in Attachment 3. Attachments: 1. Resolution denying the appeal. 2. East Bay Pump Co. Service Quote, dated December 23, 2008. 3. City Council Agenda Report, dated August 19, 2008. 4. Alternative resolution.