HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by: Frank Ferry
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DATE: June 26, 200
SUBJECT: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Building Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct staff to request an Attorney General Opinion to determine if the Los Angeles LAFCO
acted in accordance with the intent of the Cortese -Knox Act in its approval of a limited
Sphere of Influence for the City; direct staff to pursue discussions with our state legislators
seeking solutions to this inequity as how this law is applied throughout the state; and
direct staff to meet with residents and property owners to the west of Interstate 5 to pursue
the annexation of this territory into the City of Santa Clarita.
BACKGROUND
Over the past decade, the City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley has
experienced significant growth and development. This is the most pressing issue facing
residents in this valley. As a means of addressing this issue, the City submitted its third
Sphere of Influence application in January 2000 to the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO). The City also gathered significant support from community and
business leaders as well as petitions signed by more than 12,000 residents.
The LAFCO considered this request on June 13, 2001 and approved a significantly reduced
Sphere of Influence. The Commission denied all requested territory to the west of
Interstate 5 and to the southeast of State Route 14.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impacts are anticipated based on the above recommended action.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Accept LAFCO action
2. Other action as determined by the Council.
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