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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF October 3, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: MARK NUAIMI, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: RESCIND CITY COUNCIL ACTION ON JUNE 12, 2006 TO REQUEST THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO INITIATE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR UNINCORPORATED "ISLAND" AREAS AND REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. R-59-06 DATE: September 25, 2006 BACKGROUND: On June 12, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R-59-06 which requested the Local Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCO") for San Bernardino County to initiate proceedings for the annexation of the unincorporated "island" areas (various parcels throughout the City's unincorporated sphere of influence) to the City of Colton city limits. The City Council had previously adopted Resolution No. R-36-06, on March 21, 2006, which approved the City's island annexation program and directed staff to file the island annexation map with LAFCO. The Council's actions were in accordance with new legislation that became effective in 2005 regarding annexation of existing islands of unincorporated territory. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: After the adoption of Resolution No. R-59-06, City staff worked with LAFCO staff regarding the annexation proceedings for the unincorporated "island" areas. City staff learned from LAFCO that a public hearing was required to be held prior to adoption of a resolution requesting LAFCO to initiate annexation proceedings. In response to LAFCO's request, on September 19, 2006, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of the unincorporated "island" areas. Numerous residents of the unincorporated areas spoke against the proposed annexation. After the public testimony concluded, the Council closed the public hearing and voted unanimously to cease any further actions or proceedings regarding the annexations. As a follow- up measure, City staff has prepared the attached Resolution No. R-132-06 to officially repeal Resolution No. R-59-06. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.