HomeMy WebLinkAbout45-20RESOLUTION 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.
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B. That the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby approves the
annexation of the territory designated as the "Ravensbury Avenue Island" into the Town of Los
Altos Hills and that upon completion of the annexation proceedings, the area will be taxed on the
regular county assessment roll.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of
Los Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on 16th of July 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Wu, Tankha, Corrigan, Spreen, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
By:
Michelle Wu, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Deborah L. Padovan, City Clerk
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