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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - RESO 91 177 WRITTEN PROTEST (2)PUBLIC HEARING DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: BACKGROUND AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Z4// / Item to be presented byi:i _ November 12, 1991 Resolution No. 91-177 Making Findings on Written Protest and Approving & Ordering Annexation 1990-03 Community Development Annexation No. 1990-03 is a proposal to annex approximately 128 acres of inhabited land generally rural residential in character with an estimated population of 109 persons residing in approximately 35 dwelling units. The area is commonly known as Oak Springs Canyon. (See attached map.) The.proposal is for a resolution to be adopted by the City Council to approve and order Annexation No. 1990-03 located in the Sand Canyon area, south of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and east and south of Oak Springs -Canyon Road. The resolution states the direction given to Council by the LAFCO to proceed with a duly noticed public hearing, and sets forth the reasons for the annexation, terms and conditions established for the annexation by the LAFCO, exhibits identifying the site, and other required recitals. Annexation is requested by the property owners within the area, who cite a desire for City representation, services and permit processing. There are no known persons or organizations opposed to this proposal, and the annexation is supported by a majority of area residents. The -City also seeks annexation of the property in order to eliminate a "County island" within the City's corporate limits which was created with the completion of Annexation No. 1988-02 on March 5, 1991. When the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved neighboring Annexation No. 1988-02 on January 9, 1991, it also expanded the City's Sphere of Influence in the area to include proposed Annexation No. 1990-03. The City Council adopted a resolution of application (Resolution No. 90-134) for this.proposal on August 14, 1990, requesting that the LAFCO initiate annexation proceedings. Additionally, on January 4, 1991, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 90-201, approving Prezone 90-003 and related environmental documents. The annexation was submitted to the LAFCO for approval on January 14, 1991. On May 28, 1991 the City Council adopted Resolution 91-76, a joint resolution with the County of Los Angeles regarding property tax transfer. The resolution represents the final action to be taken by the City Council to complete Annexation No. 1990-03; upon adoption, the resolution will be forwarded to the LAFCO for review and certification, and the annexation will Adopted:-� Agenda Item• be recorded with the State Board of Equalization within 15-25 days. The date of recordation typically serves as the effective date of completion of.annexation proceedings. Because Annexation No. 1990-03 is defined as "inhabited," both property owners and registered voters may protest. The City Council can approve the annexation if protests are filed by less than 15 percent of the registered voters within the territory and by less than 15 percent of the property owners who own, less than 15 percent of the total assessed value: of land within the territory. If the percentage,of opposition protest is above 15 percent but less than 50 percent, the annexation is subject to confirmation by the voters.. If the percentage of opposition protest is above 50%, the City Council must deny the annexation. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 91-177 making findings regarding written protest. 2. If the hearing results in insufficient written protest and the annexation is approved, then direct staff to transmit Resolution No. 91-177 and appropriate fees to the Local Agency Formation Commission for final review and certification. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 91-177 Exhibit A - Legal Description Exhibit B - Map Protest Hearing Letter 253 PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE 1. Mayor Opens Hearing a. States Purpose of Hearing 2. City Clerk Reports on Hearing Notice 3. Staff Report (City Manager) or (City Attorney) or (RP Staff) 4. Proponent Argument (30 minutes) 5. opponent Argument (30 minutes) 6. Five-minute Rebuttal (Proponent) a. Proponent 7. Mayor Closes Public Testimony 8. Discussion by Council 9. Council Decision 10. Mayor Announces Decision CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA OF THAT UNINHABITED TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 1990-03 AND IS GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE SAND CANYON AREA, SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD, AND EAST OF OAR SPRINGS CANYON ROAD. Pursuant to Section 57025 of the Government Code, that the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita will hold a Public Hearing to consider. annexation to the City of Santa Clarita of that inhabited territory identified as Annexation No. 1990-03. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive and consider written protest from residents and/or owners of land within the proposed annexation area. The hearing will be held by the City Council in the City. Hall Chambers, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, First Floor, Santa Clarita,. California, on November 12, 1991, at or after -6:30 p.m. 1. Proceedings for the referenced proposal were initiated by the City of Santa Clarita and submitted to the Local Agency Formation Commission for Los Angeles County on August 14, 1991. 2. The inhabited territory consists of approximately 128 acres, is comprised of multiple ownerships, and is generally located in the Sand Canyon area, south of the Southern -Pacific Railroad, and east of Oak Springs Canyon Road. 3. The proposal shall be subject to all terms and conditions as specified and imposed by Resolution No. 1991-85 adopted on October 9, 1991, by the Local Agency Formation Commission for Los Angeles County and reference is hereby made to said resolution for a full and complete description of the annexation and the terms and conditions. 4. The short -form designation of the proposal is Annexation No. 1990-03. 5. The reasons for the proposed annexation are to respond to property owners' requests for municipal services from the City of Santa Clarita, for local government representation and review, to promote sound planning and land use in the area, and to annex property within the City's Sphere of Influence as amended by the Local Agency Formation Commission on January 9, 1991. 6. Any owner of land within the territory, and/or any registered voter residing within the territory, who wishes to file a written protest against Annexation No. 1990-03 must do so by written communication filed with the City Clerk, which must be filed at any time prior to the conclusion of this hearing at the hour specified in this notice for commencement of the hearing. Each written protest must state whether it is made by a landowner or registered voter residing in the area and must indicate the name and.address of the owner of land affected and the street address or other description sufficient to identify the location of the land. The proposal may be reviewed by the public at the City of Santa Clarita Department of Community Development prior to the Public Hearing of November 12, 1991. Inquiries should be directed to Senior Planner Donald M. Williams, at (805) 255-4330. By order of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, State of California. Donna M. Grindey City Clerk City of Santa Clarita Publish Date: 10/26/91 RESOLUTION NO. 91-177 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS THAT INSUFFICIENT WRITTEN PROTESTS HAVE BEEN FILED AND APPROVING AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 1990 -03 - TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of Los Angeles adopted its resolution, making determinations and approving the proposed annexation to the City of Santa Clarita of territory described in Exhibit A and mapped on Exhibit B attached hereto and by this reference incorporated; and WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of Los Angeles has directed the City of Santa Clarita to proceed with the annexation following a duly noticed public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk set Tuesday, November 12, 1991, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., lst Floor, Santa Clarita, California, as the date, time, and place for said hearing on the proposed annexation and the owners of land and registered voters residing within the said territory were duly informed of their right to file written protests against the.annexation with the City Clerk at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing on the proposed annexation; and WHEREAS, the public hearing was duly and regularly conducted by and before the City Council at its meeting of November 12, 1991. WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved this, proposed annexation subject to the following specified term(s) and condition(s): That the subject territory also be annexed to the Consolidated Fire Protection District; and WHEREAS, the reasons for this annexation are to eliminate a "County island" within the City's boundaries, to comply with the property owners' request for annexation, and to promote sound planning and land use practices in the affected territory; and WHEREAS, the regular County assessment roll is utilized by this City; and WHEREAS, the affected territory will not be taxed for existing bonded, indebtedness of this City. NOV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows: • SECTION 1. The City Council hereby declares said territory is'found to be uninhabited and a legal description of the boundaries of the annexation is set forth in Exhibit A and a map of the boundaries is set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and made apart hereof. SECTION 2. In accordance with section 57075 of the Government Code. it is hereby found.that written protests, if any, have been filed and not withdrawn by less than 15Z of property owners owning less than 15Z of the total assessed value of land within the territory and by less than 15Z of the registered voters within the territory. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby orders the territory 'described in Exhibits A and B annexed and directs the City Clerk.to transmit eight (8) certified copies of this resolution with applicable fees required by Section 54902.5 of the Government Code to the Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles County. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and certify this record to be a full, true, correct copy of the action taken. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1991. Carl Boyer, Mayor ATTEST: Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA) I, Donna M. Grindey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 1991 by the following vote of Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk EXHIBIT A ANNEXATION NO. 1990-03 TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, AS SAME EXISTED ON JULY 19, 1990, SAID POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO-MERIDIAN; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY THROUGH ITS VARIOUS COURSES TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED EASTERLY LINE TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED NORTHERLY LINE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER -OF. SECTION 24; , THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED - EASTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG. SAID LAST MENTIONED SOUTHERLY LINE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF SAID' SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE SOUTHERLY'ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED EASTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED SOUTHERLY LINE TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST. MENTIONED WESTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED SOUTHERLY LINE TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE EAST HALFOF THE WEST HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED WESTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LAST 1 0 0 f MENTIONED SOUTHERLY LINE TO SAID WESTERLY LINE OF SECTION 24, BEING A POINT IN SAID CITY BOUNDARY; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CITY BOUNDARY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL CONTAINS 128 ACRES (0.20 SQUARE MILES) WRITTEN BY: v`v Thomas Counts DATE PRE1990PARED: 2 I / �,`T7'Tr7TT ------ c ll S'LY. LN S.PR.R. R/IN I I � UPROPOSED ANNEXATION -a Z WLYLN.SEC244 AT N0. 1988-02 �Q 1V ANNEXATION ELY LN. W1/2 NO. 1990– 03 ,{ NW 114,SEc24 o , � �1 % N'LY. LN. SW.1/4,SEC.24 CTR U .24 T.4 N R15W. 7-7 7777-77' -- S'LY. LN NW.1/4, � -- SEC 24 FROP. WLY. LN. E.%2, ^ W.%2,SW.1/4,SEC ,IF-E=LYLN �SW.1/4 , sEc.24 I ANNEX. NO. WLY. LN. E.%2, 1989.04 LEGEND: sw.►�,sEc2a S'LY. LNN1/2,SW%4, ,, ANNEXATION GORY." ELYLN.w11,SW %4, —EXIST CITY GORY. i sEc2a ' � I StYLN N✓2i5�,S.W 114 �, CITY OF CLARITA FILED WITH THE CO, RECORDER ANNEXATION NO. 1990-03 TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA EXHIBIT B ✓.. City of Santa Clarita Carl Boyer, 3rd Mayor Jill Klajic Mayor Pro -Tem Jo Anne Darcy Councilmember Jan Heidt Councilmember Howard "Buck" McKeon Councilmember 23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 300 City of Santa Clarita California 91355 October 24, 1991 Phone (805)259-2489 Fax (805) 259-8125 SUBJECT: Protest Hearing for Annexation No. 1990-03 Dear Property Owner: You are invited to attend a public hearing of the City Council on Tuesday, November 12, 1991, regarding the proposed annexation of the property shown on the attached map. Legally referred to as a protest hearing, the meeting is the final step in the annexation process initiated last year at the request of area residents. The hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, First Floor, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California. Because Annexation No. 1990-03 is defined as "inhabited," both registered voters and property owners may protest. If you.are in favor of the annexation, your attendance at the hearing would be appreciated and welcomed, but is not necessary. If you are opposed to the annexation and wish to protest, State law requires that your protest be submitted in writing prior to, or at the time of, the public hearing. Correspondence should be addressed to the City Clerk, City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355. For more information on how to file written protest, see the attached Notice of Public Hearing, or contact the Department of Community Development at the number below. If the annexation is approved at the conclusion of the public hearing, a resolution will be sent to the Local Agency Formation Commission, and the annexation should be completed within three weeks. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding this matter, please call Don Williams of the Department of Community Development at (805) 255-4330. Sincerely, LYNN M. HARRIS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Donald M. Williams Senior Planner LMH:DMV:lkl ANNX:248 Attachment RESOLUTION NO. 91-177 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS THAT INSUFFICIENT WRITTEN PROTESTS HAVE BEEN FILED AND APPROVING AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF ' CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 1990-03" TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of Los Angeles adopted its resolution,- making determinations and approving the proposed annexation to the City of Santa Clarita of territory described in Exhibit A and mapped on Exhibit B attached hereto and by this reference incorporated; and WHEREAS; the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of Los Angeles has directed the City of Santa Clarita to proceed with the annexation following a duly noticed public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk set Tuesday, November 12, 1991, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, California, as the date, time, and place for said hearing on the proposed annexation and the owners of land and registered voters residing within thesaidterritory were duly informed of their right to file written protests against the annexation with the City Clerk at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing on the proposed annexation; and WHEREAS, the public hearing was duly and regularly conducted by and before the City Council at its meeting of November 12, 1991. WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved this proposed annexation subject to the following specified term(s) and condition(s): That the subject territory also be annexed to the Consolidated Fire Protection District; and WHEREAS, the reasons for this annexation are to.eliminate a."County island" within the City's boundaries, to comply with the property owners' request for annexation, and to promote sound planning and land use practices in the affected territory; and WHEREAS, the regular County assessment roll is utilized by this City;. and WHEREAS, the affected territory will not be taxed for existing bonded indebtedness of this City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby declares said territory is found to be uninhabited and a legal description of the boundaries of the annexation is set forth in Exhibit A and a map of the boundaries is set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 2. In accordance with section 57075 of the Government Code, it is hereby found that written protests, if any, have been filed and not withdrawn by less than 15Z of property owners owning less than 15Z of the total.assessed value of land -within the territory and by less than 15I of the registered voters within the territory. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby orders the territory described in Exhibits A and B annexed and directs the City Clerk to transmit eight (8) certified copies of this resolution with applicable fees required by Section 54902.5 of the Government Code to the Executive officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles County. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and certify this record to be a full, true, correct copy of the action taken. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1991. Carl Boyer, Mayor ATTEST: Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) as CITY OF SANTA CLARITA) I, Donna M. Grindey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by -the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day,of 1991 by the following vote of Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk EXHIBIT A ANNEXATION NO. 1990-03 TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, AS SAME EXISTED ON JULY 19, 1990, SAID POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY THROUGH ITS VARIOUS COURSES TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED EASTERLY LINE TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED NORTHERLY LINE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER -OF SECTION 24;. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED EASTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED SOUTHERLY LINE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED EASTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED SOUTHERLY LINE TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED WESTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED SOUTHERLY LINE TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED WESTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST. QUARTER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LAST 1 MENTIONED SOUTHERLY LINE TO SAID WESTERLY LINE OF SECTION 24; BEING A POINT IN SAID CITY BOUNDARY; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CITY BOUNDARY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL CONTAINS 128 ACRES (0.20 SQUARE MILES) WRITTEN BY: DATE PREPARED: Thomas Counts 2 0.I 4 TSILY 7----------LN S.PR.R.R/W 1 o I A Q PROPOSED J U ANNEXAT70N Z W'LYW.SEC2�POSED) N N0. 1988-C2 Q ANNEXATIONELY. LN. W1/2 N.W. !/4SEC24 NO. 1990- 03 oY N'LY. LN. SW.1/4,SEC.24 CTR �{ SEC.24 U / T4N.,R1-- n-7-T?T/-/T S'LYLN NW.1/4; --- SEC. 24 PROP. W'LY.W." 2, i W. %2,SW.I4 ,SE 1�FE`LYLN. / SW.1/4, SEC24 I ANNEX. NO. U WLY.LN. E.1/2, 1989.05 SW.%,SEC24 R / LEGEND: ' S'LY. LN.0 ,SW 4 ,,, ANNEXATION BDRY. ELY. LN.W z,EII SW y,4 ---EXIST CITY BDRY. / SEC24 t `v =-�•-�'+E���,-S'LY. LN w2.Y1%4, CITY of SANTA CLARITA I ANNEXATION NO. 1990-03 CHECKED BY: SCALE: 1'�:400 TO THE CITY OF SANTA CL4RITA FILED WITH THE CO. RECORDER EXHIBIT B ANNEXATION STRATEGY 1990 The following is.the City of Santa Clarita's annexation strategy for 1990. This document has been prepared as a guide for annexation planning to enable the City of pursue the goals and objectives determined in the best interest of the community and the Santa Clarita Valley. BACKGROUND Since incorporation in December, 1987, the City of Santa Clarita has made significant strides toward providing urban services to its approximately 147,000 citizens. The City has formed good working relations with all levels of government, responsible agencies, the business community, the private sector, and has established itself as a leader in the Santa Clarita Valley. Annexation provides an important. planning tool that enables the City to promote orderly growth and development for the long term benefit of the entire community. Annexation of territories to the City of Santa Clarita is governed by, the Cortese -Knox Local Government Reorganization Act of 1985 and the policies of the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission regulations, annexation requests to the City of Santa Clarita are evaluated upon, but not limited to the following criteria: 1. The proposed annexation must be located contiguous (adjacent or adjoining) to the city limits; 2. The proposed annexation must be within the City's Sphere of Influence; 3. The proposed annexation must encourage orderly growth and development which are essential to the social, fiscal and economic well-being of the City. In addition to the above three requirements, each proposed annexation is reviewed to determine if it is consistent with the City's development standards and encourages timely provision of adequate and essential municipal services to the community. Based upon an evaluation of these requirements and other factors, an annexation strategy has been developed for 1990 as a blueprint for the City's plan for future growth. STRATEGY The annexation strategy contains three essential elements. These are the schedule, the implementation plan and the marketing approach. Integrated, these elements are designed to maximize results determined to be in the best interest of the City's planning goals and to -maintain effective problem intervention throughout the annexation process. Schedule Approximately seven annexations will be completed in 1990.and approximately 20 annexations will be initiatedduringthis same year. The annexation schedule has been determined with consideration to the following factors: 1. Six annexation proposals submitted to the City by applicants are in progress; 2. One annexation proposal initiated by the City is in progress; 3. Approximately 15 additional annexations proposals will be submitted to the City by applicants; and 4. Approximately 10 additional annexation proposals will be initiated by the City. Exhibit A provides detailed information on annexations in progress and annexationsproposedfor 1990. Implementation Implementation of the annexation strategy will require two separate approaches, one for inhabited annexations and one for uninhabited annexations. INHABITED ANNEXATIONS The primary purpose of the inhabited annexation strategy is to provide basic direction and guidance for achieving successful annexations of populated.areas by outlining specific operational objectives. Major objectives of the strategy are: 1. Increase public acceptability among county inhabited areas to minimize public protests; 2. Achieve greater coordination between City departments resulting in more effective service delivery; 3. Establish a media campaign which provides a positive interpretation of events related to annexations; and 4. Emphasize a partnership approach between the City and residents that will achieve successful inhabited annexations. Specific operational activities designed to promote the goals and objectives of the strategy are as follows: 1. Develop Plan For Services The plan for services developed in cooperation with all city departments will include: a) an enumeration and description of services to be extended to the affected territory; b) an explanation of the range and level of those services; c) an indication of when those services will be extended; d) a description of improvements or upgrading of structures, roads, sewers, other facilities, or other conditions the City would provide (based upon information provided by residents to avoid a substantial burden to the project are); and e) information related to the cost to property owners for financing the improvements, if anticipated. 2. Establish Resident Support Group The initial -support group will be formed from residents within the inhabited territory who are representative of the entire annexation community (such as homeowners' association). Based upon an initial meeting and a preliminary review of the plan for services, staff will prepare material and responses on questions which are tailored to the specific neighborhood. 3. Conduct Annexation Survey Within Project Site A survey will be mailed to each household within the project area. The survey and cover letter will be designed with the guidance of the neighborhood support group. To maximize response, the support group will provide a unit -by -unit follow-up. Data obtained by the survey will determine if annexation will proceed. Information obtained through the survey will also provide material for marketing the annexation. 4. Initiate and Maintain Networking Activity Networking activity between the support group and other residents will be encouraged throughout the entire annexation process. Careful documentation of all annexation opinions will be maintained in order to gauge neighborhood support. 5. Maintain Media Campaign A pro -action campaign will be maintained throughout the annexation process in order to disseminate timely and adequate public information to the media. This should allow for effective and positive press coverage during all stages of the annexation process. This activity will emphasize participation by the neighborhood support group. 6. Maintain Internal Information Flow Timely release of information related to individual annexation activity will be provided internally to other departments. All departments will be encouraged to provide comments and guidance during all stages of the process. All annexation promotional activity by City staff will be limited to legal periods before the election phase of the process. LIMCWAN.)f"IMIRROWIC.it119N MM7,y@xW The primary purpose of the uninhabited annexation strategy is to -provide a framework for achieving successful annexations by encouraging maximum cooperation with developers which will lead to proper growth, development and service extension which is essential to the social, fiscal.and economic well-being of the City. Major objectives of the strategy are: 1. Implement procedures that require more involvement and commitment from the developer at the initial stages of annexation. 2. Increase coordination between City departments resulting in more effective delivery of services. 3. Establish more effective control of new development which leads to more efficient growth management. Specific operational activities designed to promote the objectives of the strategy are as follows: 1. Conduct Complete Evaluation of Proposals Each proposal will be evaluated based upon compliance with criteria including, but not limited to a) contiguity to the City limits, b) relationship to the Sphere of Influence, c) and its contribution to proper. growth and development essential to the social, fiscal and economic well-being of the City. 2. Develop Plan for Services The plan for services developed in cooperation with departments will include a) an enumeration and description of services to be extended to the affected territory; b) an explanation of the range and level of those services; c) an indication of when those services will be extended; d) a description of improvements or other upgrading of structures, roads, sewers, other facilities, or other conditions the City would require on development; and 3) information related to the cost to residents or developers for financing the improvements. 3. Develop Annexation Profile The annexation profile will include: a map, names and addresses of property owners in the annexation, assessed valuation of property and demographics. The profile will be used to include other properties in the annexation as necessary. 4. Negotiate Annexation Agreements with Developer Annexation agreements may be negotiated to ensure effective service to new development. These may include contributions of cash or specific items from the developer as pre -conditions to the approval of any proposed industrial, residential or commercial development. Examples of contributions to be funded and implemented by the developer which offset cost of projected increased demand on municipal services may include sewer and drainage lines, roads, easements or rights-of-way, public facilities, park space, land dedications, or other cash payments. Marketing Annexation must be integrated with city-wide promotional efforts. These would include specific activities to coordinate with any on-going campaign to establish the City as a supportive environment for residential, commercial and industrial development. Promotional efforts should include, but not be limited to the following: 1) Official annual statements regarding the state of the City; 2) Specific literature related to City growth and development issued for general marketing purposes; 3) Press releases describing the benefits and opportunities associated with annexations after territories have been successfully annexed.to the City; and 4) Proactive press releases prior to key decisions or actions taken by City Council or LAFCO. Implementation of the annexation strategy according to schedule will allow for more efficient planning and development. This will minimize constraints and demands on municipal services and will enable the City to pursue the goals and objectives determined in the best interest of the community. DW:rd