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RESOLUTION 45-20 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MAKING DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "RAVENSBURY AVENUE ISLAND" CONSISTING OF EIGHT PARCELS (24.3 ACRES) LOCATED AT THE END OF RAVENSBURY AVENUE IN LOS ALTOS HILLS WHEREAS, on June 18, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 29-20 initiating proceedings for annexation of the unincorporated county island designated as the "Ravensbury Avenue Island" ("Island); and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 56375.3. provides for a streamlined process for cities and towns to initiate changes of organization or reorganization for pockets of unincorporated territory within specified time frames that meet specified criteria; and WHEREAS, the State legislature has adopted the objective for Local Area Formation Commissions (LAFCO) to promote orderly boundaries and the efficient delivery of services; and WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills has conducted a public hearing on the reorganization in accordance with Section 57050 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 56153, 56156 and Section 56157, the City Cleric of the Town of Los Altos Hills have provided mailed notices of the public hearing on the annexation to all property owners within the Island and all property owners within 500 feet of the Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: A. That the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills finds that the Island meets the criteria for a streamlined annexation process pursuant to Government Code Section 56375.3 as follows: 1. The Island does not exceed 150 acres in area, and is substantially surrounded by the Town of Los Altos Hills and is located within the urban service of the Town; 2. The Island is not a gated community, is substantially developed in that public utility services are available and physical improvements are located on the properties within the Island; 3. The Island is not considered prime agricultural land; 4. The annexation does not create islands or areas in which it would be difficult to provide municipal services; 5. The Island will benefit from the annexation or is receiving benefits from the Town; 6. The annexation is consistent with the Town of Los Altos Hills General Plan; 7. The Island is contiguous to existing Town limits; and 8. The Town has complied with all conditions imposed by the LAFCO for inclusion of the Island in the urban service area of the city. Resolution 45-20 Page 1