CC Resolution 10714
RESOLUTION NO. 10714
BEING AN AMENDED RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING THE REORGANIZATION
OF THE AREA DESIGNATED AS THE "CAMPBELL POCKET
ANNEXATION 2006" FOR CERTAIN LANDS DESCRIBED AS THE
NORTH POCKET (SOUTHEAST OF HAMILTON AND LEIGH
AVENUES), THE SOUTH POCKET (BETWEEN BASCOM &
HIGHWAY 17, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 85) AND THE SOUTHWEST
POCKET (1510 MORE AVENUE); BEING APPROXIMATELY 86.44
ACRES (SEE ATTACHED EXHIBITS "A", "B" and "e") FILE NO.
PLN2006-141.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Campbell at its study session of June 20,
2006 directed staff to initiate annexation of territory designated as the "Campbell Pocket
Annexation 2006" from the County of Santa Clara; and
WHEREAS, a Mapping Request for the "Campbell Pocket Annexation 2006" was
submitted to the County of Santa Clara on July 27, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the County prepared and submitted Surveyors/Assessors Reports and
Mapping for the "Campbell Pocket Annexation 2006" to the City of Campbell on August
29, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Campbell at a noticed public hearing on
October 3, 2006, formally initiated the annexation of territory designated as the
"Campbell Pocket Annexation 2006" from the County of Santa Clara; and
WHEREAS, the North Pocket (31.49 acres) as described in attached Exhibit A; the South
Pocket (approximately 53.95 acres) as described in attached Exhibit B; and, the
Southwest Pocket (approximately 1 acre) as described in attached Exhibit C, is
contiguous to the City of Campbell and are located within its urban service area; and
WHEREAS, the following special districts would be affected by the proposed
annexation: deannexation from the County Lighting District; and, annexation to the
Campbell Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District (LLA-1) and the Campbell
Municipal Lighting District (CMLD); and
WHEREAS, fire protection service would continue to be provided by Santa Clara County
Central Fire Protection District, but upon annexation would be provided under contract
with the City of Campbell; and
WHEREAS, annexation would provide for use of the City of Campbell services; and
WHEREAS, the North Pocket is pre-zoned as the City of Campbell Single Family
Residential (R-1-6) and Professional Office (P-O) districts; and
WHEREAS, the South Pocket is pre-zoned as the City of Campbell Single Family
Residential (R-1-6), Multi-Family Residential (R-M) and Professional Office (P-O)
districts; and
City Council Report of November 6, 2006
File No. PLN2006-141 - North, South & Southwest Pocket Annexations
Page 2
WHEREAS, the Southwest Pocket was pre-zoned on September 11, 2006, to the City
of Campbell Single Family Residential (R-1-6) district; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell, as Lead Agency for environmental review for the
reorganization, finds that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exception under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15319(a) [annexation of
developed properties consistent with pre-zoning, and served by adequate facilities]; and
WHEREAS, the County Surveyor of Santa Clara County has prepared the maps and
descriptions (Exhibits "0", "E" and "F") in accordance with Government Code Section
56757, the boundaries to be definite and certain, and the proposal to be in compliance
with LAFCO's road annexation policies; and
WHEREAS, as provided in Government Code Section 56757, the City Council of the City
of Campbell shall be conducting authority for a reorganization including an annexation to
the City; and
WHEREAS, said territory is developed and inhabited, each Pocket is less than 150 acres,
and each Pocket is located within Sphere of Influence of the City of Campbell; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 56375.3 provides for an expedited
process for cities to initiate changes of organization or reorganization for pockets of
unincorporated territory within specified time frames that meet specified criteria; and
WHEREAS, the State legislature has adopted the objective for LAFCO's to promote
orderly boundaries and the efficient delivery of services; and
WHEREAS, the continuation of unincorporated pocket areas is inconsistent with State,
County and local policies that discourage the continuation of unincorporated pocket
areas surrounded by cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. Findings: The City Council finds as follows:
a. The territory does not exceed 150 acres in area, and that area constitutes the
entire island;
b. The territory constitutes a reorganization containing a number of individual
unincorporated islands;
c. The territory is substantially surrounded by the city to which annexation is
proposed or by the city and a county boundary or adjacent cities;
d. The territory is substantially developed, in that:
City Council Report of November 6, 2006
File No. PLN2006-141 - North, South & Southwest Pocket Annexations
Page 3
(1) Public
(2) Public
utility
services
are
available;
improvements
have
been
installed;
and
(3) Physical improvements are located upon the parcels within the area.
d. The territory is not prime agricultural land, as defined by Section 56064.
e. The territory will benefit from the annexation or is receiving benefits from the
annexing city.
f. The owner of a majority of the land by value as of the time that these
proceedings were commenced has submitted a ballot in favor of the annexation;
g. The territory is within the urban service area of the city as adopted by LAFCO;
h. The county surveyor has determined the boundaries of the proposal to be
definite and certain, and in compliance with the road annexation policies of
LAFCO;
i. The proposal does not split lines of assessment or ownership;
j. The proposal does not create islands or areas in which it would be difficult to
provide municipal services;
k. The proposal is consistent with the adopted general plan of the City;
I. The territory is contiguous to existing City limits;
m. The City has complied with all conditions imposed by the commission for
inclusion of the territory in the urban service area of the city;
2. Annexation: that the City Council of the City of Campbell hereby approves the
annexation of the territory designated as "Campbell Annexation 2006" into the City of
Campbell, the Campbell Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District (LLA-1) and the
Campbell Municipal Lighting District (CMLD); and detachment from the County of Santa
Clara, the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District and the County Lighting
District; and that upon completion of these reorganization proceedings the territory
reorganized will be taxed on the regular county assessment roll, and including taxes for
existing bonded indebtedness.
3. This Resolution amends and supersedes any previous resolutions concerning the
actions taken herein.
City Council Report of November 6, 2006
File No. PLN2006-141 - North, South & Southwest Pocket Annexations
Page 4
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of November , 2006, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kennedy, Hernandez, Burr, Furtado, Watson
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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JEANETTE WATSON, MAYOR
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