Item 1: Ordinance Concerning the Transition of Annexation Procedures

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Public Hearing: An Ordinance Concerning Annexation, Extra-Territorial Water and Sewer Extensions, and Public Service District Withdrawal Procedures; Amending Sections 2.212, 9.7055, 9.7205, and 9.8035 of the Eugene Code, 1971; Repealing Existing Sections 9.7800 to 9.7885 of that Code; Adding New Sections 9.7800, through 9.7835 and Sections 9.8115 through 9.8121 to that Code; Declaring an Emergency; and Providing an Effective Date Meeting Date: November 19, 2007 Agenda Item Number: 1 Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Steve Nystrom www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541/682-8385 ISSUE STATEMENT The City Council will be holding a public hearing on an ordinance that will establish the procedures for annexation applications within Eugene’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). 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 extra-territorial 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 held a public hearing on the draft ordinance on October 16, 2007, and on October 29, 2007, recommended approval of the ordinance. The Planning Commission also recommended specific modifications to the ordinance which are outlined in Attachment C. Staff has incorporated the non-substantive Planning Commission recommendations into the draft ordinance provided with this (November 19, 2007) council packet. The Planning Commission’s substantive recommendations are included in the “comment” portions of the draft ordinance provided with this packet (see Attachment A). The City Attorney’s office has also corrected typographical or reference errors in this revised draft ordinance. Background material on the key elements of this ordinance, as well as evidence and testimony provided to the Planning Commission are attached to this Agenda Item Summary. A full copy of the October 29, 2007, Planning Commission packet will also be available for review in the City Council Office. The City Council held a work session on this item on October 31, 2007, which provided an opportunity for an overview of the draft ordinance. The City Council provided feedback on the proposal including specific suggestions on potential modifications to the ordinance. In order to facilitate council action on F:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M071119\S0711191.doc