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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF September 2,2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director Item #7 SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution to Initiate the Island Annexation for Area S- 51 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-51 consists of two islands and twenty-five affected parcels generally located along the east and west sides of Reche Canyon Road, just north of the San Bernard ino/Riverside County Line. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Area S-51 contains twenty-five affected parcels including the following assessor parcels: 284-212- 034 through 284-212-075 and 284-211-018 through 284-211-044. The twenty-five parcels comprise approximately 57 acres and are currently developed with single family residential uses and some vacant uses. Annexation of Area S-51 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: