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HomeMy WebLinkAbout40-12 • RESOLUTION NO. 40-12 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MAKING DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED "LA LOMA NO. 3" CONSISTING OF ONE PARCEL OF 8.10 ACRES (25355 LA LOMA DRIVE) LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOS ALTOS HILLS WHEREAS, on June 21, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 28-12 initiating proceedings for annexation of the area designated as "La Loma No.3"; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 56375.3 provides for an expedited process for cities 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 LAFCO's 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 Clerk of the Town of Los Altos Hills has provided mailed notice of the hearing on the annexation. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: A. The following findings are made by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills: 1.1 The territory 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; 1.2 The territory is not a gated community, is fully developed with single family homes with provided services and is receiving benefits from the Town of Los Altos Hills ; 1.3 That the territory is not considered prime agricultural land; 1.4 That the proposal does not create islands or areas in which it would be difficult to provide municipal services. 1.5 That the proposal is consistent with the adopted general plan of the city. 1.6 That the territory is contiguous to existing city limits. Resolution No.40-12 Page 1 • • 1.7 That the city has complied with all conditions imposed by the LAFCO for inclusion of the territory in the urban service area of the city. B. That the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby approves the annexation of the territory designated as "La Loma No.3" 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 special meeting held on the 31st day of July, 2012 by the following vote: AYES: Larsen, Waldeck, Mordo, Radford, Summit NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None BY: '1 *ch L. en, :yor ATTEST: Deborah Padovan, City Clerk Resolution No.40-12 Page 2