Item A: Transition of Annexation Procedures

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: Transition of Annexation Procedures Meeting Date: October 31, 2007 Agenda Item Number: A Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Steve Nystrom www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541/682-8385 ISSUE STATEMENT On November 19, 2007, the City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that will establish the procedures for annexation applications within Eugene’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). This work session is intended to provide the council with the background on this matter prior to the public hearing. BACKGROUND Recent passage of Senate Bill (SB) 417 abolishes the Boundary Commission, which currently serves as the responsible governmental body for review of annexation requests and extraterritorial extensions within Lane County. The bill transfers those responsibilities to the local governments effective January 1, 2008. The proposed ordinance will serve as the means to implement this new state legislation. In order for this ordinance to go into effect by January 1, 2008, the City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on November 19, 2007 with final action scheduled on December 10, 2007. The Planning Commission is currently in the process of reviewing the proposed ordinance. A public hearing was held on October 16, 2007, and the Planning Commission is scheduled to make its recommendation to the council on October 29, 2007. The Agenda Item Summary to the Planning Commission, dated October 16, 2007, provides an overview of the ordinance and is included in this agenda packet. Following, are some of the key factors associated with the proposed ordinance: 1. The ordinance is being prepared in direct response to the passage of SB 417. As such, the ordinance specifically focuses on procedural changes that result from this new legislation. 2. The draft ordinance does not amend or impact established City policy concerning annexations, unless preempted by newly applicable state statutes. All existing annexation-related policies adopted by the City Council shall remain in effect, including the council’s recently adopted resolution concerning street annexations. 3. The City Council will be the decision-maker for all annexation requests. Staff’s role will be advisory only, which includes a staff analysis and recommendation to the City Council on each annexation application. F:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M071031\S071031A.doc