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Council discussed the matter before them, noting that it was really a legal issue. Tryon noted the limited amount of information available and Fuhran suggested they probe for the line. Dronkert commented that it was not the Town who had originally obtained the sewer easement but rather the Santa Clara Valley Water District. In view of the background presented, Council suggested the Changs contact the Santa Clara Valley Water District, their attorneys and Paul Nowack who had prepared the maps of the property for Mr. Roscoe. *Dronkert noted the location of the sewer line was indicated on the site approval map for the adjoining lot, #26. Dronkert further noted that it Was possible that the sewer line as shown was not entirely within the easement in question. (AMENDED BY COUNCIL - 8/20/86) H. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Reports from Standing Committees: It was agreed that a memo would be sent to Committee Chairman reminding them of the reporting schedule as stated in Resolution 130-85. 2. Reports from Ad Hoc Committees: I. STAFF REPORTS: 1. City Manager: a) Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chang, 25449 Adobe Lane, regarding sewer ease- ment The City Manager referred to his 7/30/86 report which noted that the Changs had recently become aware that a portion of their garage was constructed over a Town sewer line and sewer easement and they were requesting clarification of the Town's and property owner's responsibility regarding this easement. The City Attorney referred to his report dated 8/1/86 which outlined the background of this property, beginning in 1968 when Wendell Roscoe subdivided and dedicated a ten foot easement across Lot 27 of Tract 4401. The City Attorney further noted that in his opinion this was a 'deep pocket' issue. The Town should not be responsible; however, Mr. Roscoe, who subdivided the property, should be. The City Attorney stated it was the obligation of the Title Company to state where the easements were and he wondered why no one was attempting to find this information. *See below. Elise Wilson, Chang's realtor, noted that the Changs were unaware of the easement and were innocent victims. The sale of their property was becoming very difficult as the potential buyer was wary of purchasing a house where the garage may have to be torn down. Council discussed the matter before them, noting that it was really a legal issue. Tryon noted the limited amount of information available and Fuhran suggested they probe for the line. Dronkert commented that it was not the Town who had originally obtained the sewer easement but rather the Santa Clara Valley Water District. In view of the background presented, Council suggested the Changs contact the Santa Clara Valley Water District, their attorneys and Paul Nowack who had prepared the maps of the property for Mr. Roscoe. *Dronkert noted the location of the sewer line was indicated on the site approval map for the adjoining lot, #26. Dronkert further noted that it Was possible that the sewer line as shown was not entirely within the easement in question. (AMENDED BY COUNCIL - 8/20/86)