Report Prepared by: Kim Espinosa, Planning Manager, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Update on North Merced Annexation Feasibility Study-Annexation Policies and Procedures, Current Annexations, and Performance Standards for Interim Sewer Capacity
REPORT IN BRIEF
As a follow-up to the August 17, 2020, City Council meeting on the North Merced Annexation Feasibility Study, staff will provide further information on proposed Annexation policies and procedures, current annexation applications being processed, and proposed performance standards for allocating interim sewer capacity. Staff is seeking Council direction for all three areas.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept information and provide direction to staff.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Accept for information only and ask for additional information before providing direction to staff; or,
2. Continue to a future City Council meeting.
AUTHORITY
The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Reorganization Act of 2000 establishes procedures for city annexations and other local government changes of organization.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
In the FY 2020-21 City Council Goals and Priorities, "Future Annexations/Growth of City/Sewer Master Plan" is listed under Goal Area 5, Future Planning.
DISCUSSION
Background/August 17, 2020, City Council Meeting
In March 2019, the City hired EMC Planning Group to prepare the North Merced Annexation Feasibility Study. The Study's purpose is to provide recommendations to the City, landowners, and other stakeholders on future annexations within an approximately 7,600-acre study area in North Merced (Attachment 1). The Study would also provide direction regarding when the City would consider proposals for growth in North Merced and create a framework for considering such requests based on their merits, location, and Council priorities. Community input was sought through a series of public workshops, a survey, and a Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session in January 2020.
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