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CITY OF COLTON Item #6 AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF September 2, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution to Initiate the Island Annexation for Area S-50 DATE: September 2, 2003 BACKGROUND: California Government Code, Section 56375.3 authorizes the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to consider annexation of unincorporated islands consisting of 75 acres or less that are substantially surrounded by the city to which annexation is proposed. These proceedings must be initiated with the adoption of a resolution adopted by the affected city. The City of Colton has six unincorporated islands within its current sphere of influence that qualify for annexation proceedings under the Cortese -Knox -Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act. (AB 1555). Area S-50 consists of four islands and 72 affected parcels generally located along the east and west sides of La Cadena Drive, south of the Santa Ana River and Tropica Rancho Road. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Area S-50 contains 72 affected parcels including the following assessor parcels: 275-071-105 through 275-071-153, 277-041-03 through 277-041-21, 277-042-18 through 277-042-38, 277- 051-01 through 277-051-05, 277-052-02 through 277-052-16, and 275-192-02 to 275-192-07. The 72 parcels comprise approximately 106 acres. Annexation of Area S-50 would increase the efficiency of services delivered by reducing irregular boundaries, avoiding duplication of services and providing certainty to residents concerning the delivery of services. FINANCIAL IMPACT: As part of the annexation process, a significant requirement under the Cortese -Knox Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act is that a plan for services be prepared and submitted to LAFCO along with the annexation application. Staff previously contacted all affected departments affected by the proposed annexation. All departments have indicated that annexation will not have a negative fiscal impact on the City's ability to provide services. However, prior to the completion of the annexation process, the City and County of San Bernardino must negotiate and approve an agreement for the transfer of property taxes. This agreement will specify the redistribution of property tax revenues upon annexation. Thus, the property tax revenues that could result to the City are unknown at this time. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Previous Negative Declaration. The City Council previously approved a pre -zoning application for the affected parcels. As part of the consideration of the pre -zoning, the City Council adopted a