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13. Consideration of Protests Against Annexation of Territory Designated as West Loyola, consisting of 65 parcels in 82.83 acres Unincorporated Residentially • Developed or Vacant Land generally bounded by West Loyola Drive, Berkshire Drive, Ravensbury Avenue. City Council Ex Parte Contacts Policy Disclosure—none Planning Director Debbie Pedro introduced the item to Council and provided anoverview of the annexation process. On August 7, 2007, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution initiating the annexation of 65 unincorporated parcels in the West Loyola area and set a date of September 13, 2007 for protest hearings. Pedro explained that because the annexation was not considered a 100% Consent annexation, the Town was required to schedule a protest hearing for the West Loyola annexation. She summarized the protest thresholds as defined by Government Code Section 57075 that were as follows: if less than 25% of the voters or 25% of the landowners owning less than 25% of the assessed land value submit a written protest, the annexation could be ordered without the need for an election. Prior to the meeting, the Town had received the following: eleven (11) valid voter protests in writing — 9.7% of registered voters; eleven (11) valid owner written protests of the one hundred twelve owners (112) — 9.82%.; and, the assessed valuation of the protest properties was $4,290,659 of the total assessed property value of$89,786,539 — 7.78% of the assessed value. Pedro noted that at the conclusion of the public hearing, any written protests submitted during the public testimony would be tabulated and she would report out the final results. Pedro advised the City Council that following a review of the resolution that had been provided to the Council in their meeting packet, counsel for the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (LAFCO) had suggested several minor amendments. The final revised resolution was before them on the dais. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Rich Larson, Berkshire Road, W. Loyola area addressed Council and noted that he was joined by several of his neighbors at the night's meeting. He expressed their excitement in realizing their efforts to be annexed to the Town. Larson thanked the Council and staff for their support during the arduous and lengthy process. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING No written protests were submitted to the Clerk during the Public Hearing. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mordo, seconded by Kerr and passed unanimously to approve the revised resolution before Council with the insertion of the protest numbers as identified by the Planning Director in her report. Resolution No. 69-07 " Making Determinations and Approving the Annexation of Territory Designated "West Loyola" Consisting of 65 Parcels in 82.83 Acres Located on the Southeast rBoundary of Los Altos Hills." 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 13,2007