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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-07 - Requesting Support of OC Board of Supervisors for Santa Ana Heights AnnexationRESOLUTION NO. 00 -'J A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR ANNEXATION OF SANTA ANA HEIGHTS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO), AND NEGOTIATION OF A PROPERTY TAX SHARING AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY ON COUNTY ISLAND ANNEXATIONS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, in adopting its revised General Plan in 1992, directed the initiation of the annexation of all County unincorporated Islands within the City's adopted Sphere of Influence as established by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO); and WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa has diligently pursued annexation of County islands within its adopted Sphere of Influence over the past four years, working closely with the County of Orange, LAFCO, and area residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa and the City of Newport Beach have cooperated in their respective annexation efforts for that area known as Santa Ana Heights as depicted in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the residents of Santa Ana Heights have taken an active interest in pursing annexation, hosting community meetings involving representatives of both cities, LAFCO, and the County of Orange; and WHEREAS, both cities desire to move forward with the annexation of those areas within their respective Spheres of Influence subject to resident input, LAFCO staff analysis, and negotiation of a Property Tax Sharing Agreement with the County of Orange; and WHEREAS, the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach have been advised by staff of the County of Orange of their opposition at this time to entering into a property tax sharing agreement for annexation of Santa Ana Heights to either city, which effectively prohibits LAFCO from approving any annexation of Santa Ana Heights by either city; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange is on record as supporting the annexation of County islands in an effort to clarify boundaries, reduce costs to the County, and improve the quality and level of service where possible; and WHEREAS, it is important to both the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach and, most importantly the residents of Santa Ana Heights, that the Board of Supervisors fully support the annexation effort subject to the aforementioned understandings regarding any future action by LAFCO and negotiation of a Property Tax Sharing Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AS FOLLOWS: That the Orange County Board of Supervisors support the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach in their efforts to annex Santa Ana Heights, subject to LAFCO approval, and negotiation of a Property Tax Sharing Agreement. That the Board of Supervisors reiterate its commitment to the annexation of County islands to adjoining municipalities by directing County staff to cooperate and process the annexation efforts by the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2000. ATTEST: Deputy City Cl k of the City of Costa Mesa STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA 1 3�� Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa APPROVED AS -1"0 FORM Il- f0RI�EY� I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 00 ,1 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said- City aidCity Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of February, 2000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 8th day of February, 2000. Deputy City lerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Cou it of the City of Costa Mesa ••`Of-•" DA PL. LqmlA PL.. f�►{1H J . . r . P{ 0 I 4 S� ri F i� H x c� A x � � d V)W DA PL. LqmlA PL.. f�►{1H J . . r . P{ 0 I 4 S� ri F