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Home My WebLink About1992-01-29 - AGENDA REPORTS - ANNEX POLICY REPORT (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M TO: H rob Mayor and Councilmembers yti FROM: a v , City Manager DATE: January 29, 1992 SUBJECT: Annexation Policy Report BACKGROUND On November 12, 1991, the City Council directed staff to prepare a report addressing annexation policy alternatives. Prepared in response to this request, this report includes a review of, the City's existing annexation policy and process, a summary of related policies and planning issues, and an evaluation of annexation policy alternatives. It also contains relevant information from other documents prepared for the City in connection with important planning issues facing.the Santa Clarita Valley. This report has been prepared as a guide to be used by the City Council in making a determination regarding the City's annexation strategy for the coming years. It provides an evaluation of policy alternatives that may be more suitable for today's conditions. By tailoring an annexation program to suit current conditions, the City is able to regulate how annexations affect local services. Several annexation policy alternatives have been included in this report for Council's consideration. These range from active approaches requiring comprehensive planning, to passive approaches requiring minimal planning. The City's current policy, the Annexation Strategy 1990, approved by the City Council in November of 1989, is consistent with the combination (active/passive) policy described in the report. By evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each alternative in terms of cost, commitment, compatibility with other planning documents, political ramifications, legal constraints, and overall feasibility, the City Council can adopt an annexation policy in the best interest of the community. 'Once this choice has been made, the selected policy can be developed and transformed into a working document that would include specific goalsand objectives, monitoring measures, and appropriate implementation strategies. Read report, discuss current policy, select policy alternative, and if appropriate, direct staff to return amended policy for 1992 at the next available City Council agenda. ANNX:292 Agenda Item: