Item 2C: Approval of Resolution 4963 Annexing Land

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findings of compliance, lack of testimony received, and non-controversial nature of the request, a public hearing is not recommended in this instance. Approval of an annexation request requires the City to adopt a resolution. To comply with the Charter requirements for resolutions, a draft resolution approving the requested annexation has been prepared and is attached for reference (Attachment A). The Planning Director’s findings, which provide analysis of the proposal’s compliance with applicable approval criteria, are attached to the draft resolution as Exhibit D. In considering the draft resolution, the City Council will consider the supporting findings and can either accept them as proposed, or amend them as necessary. Additional background information regarding this request, including relevant application materials, is included for reference as Attachment B. A full copy of all materials in the record is available at the Permit and Information Center. RELATED CITY POLICIES The Metro Plan and the River Road-Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan contain the policies that are related to this annexation request. The Metro Plan and the River Road-Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan policies applicable to this request are addressed in the Planning Director’s findings and recommendation (Exhibit D of Attachment A). COUNCIL OPTIONS The council may consider the following options: 1.Adopt the draft resolution. 2.Adopt the draft resolution with specific modifications as determined by the City Council. 3.Deny the draft resolution. 4.Defer action until after the council holds a public hearing on the proposed annexation. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council adopt the draft resolution by finding that the request complies with all applicable approval criteria, and that the annexation is approved. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt the Resolution 4963 included as Attachment A, which approves the proposed annexation request consistent with the applicable approval criteria at EC 9.7825. ATTACHMENTS A.Draft Annexation Resolution with Exhibits A through D Exhibit A: Map of Annexation Request Exhibit B: Legal Description of Applicant’s Property Exhibit C: Legal Description of Beaver Street Section Exhibit D: Planning Director Recommendation and Findings, dated January 2009 B.Applicant’s Annexation Request Materials C.Referral comments from Public Works Engineering regarding Beaver Street, dated December 12, 2008 Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090126\S0901262C.doc