HomeMy WebLinkAbout6 - Annexation UpdateAnnexation of Newport Coast, Santa Ana Heights,
and Bay Knolls
ANNEXATION AS PROPOSED: The City has adopted a Resolution directing staff to file for the annexation
of the Newport Coast community, Santa Ana Heights (east of Irvine Avenue), and a small neighborhood
known as "Bay Knolls" near Santa Isabel and Tustin Avenues (see attached maps).
STATUS: Its been on hold. The Annexation Application is done and ready to be filed. Because residents of
an annexation area have a say in the decision, we have met with them and have agreed to several "terms and
conditions" associated with the annexation proposal. It's been about four months since we've formally
communicated with them. We should do so again soon.
WHAT'S NEW?
— Legislation on Local Coastal Plan. A development and pre - annexation agreement with the City
directs us to assure the largest property owner in the Newport Coast (Irvine Company) that their
development can proceed unhindered during and after annexation. The Irvine Company believes -
and we agree - that State Legislation is the only way to guarantee that this will occur (LCP issue). A
draft of this legislation went to Legislative Counsel this week (Jan 23, 2001).
— Changes to LAFCO Law. Changes to the Cortese -Knox Act now require the LAFCO Executive
Director to hold the protest hearing (in 2000, the City would have held the hearing). Also, protest
within each non - contiguous annexation area is now measured separately - cities cannot aggregate
votes in non - contiguous annexation areas when measuring protest (see Attachment).
— Santa Ana Heights /Airport Area Fire Coverage. The Orange County Fire Authority station that served
Santa Ana Heights and a portion of the city (Airport Area) was damaged in a fire in late December.
The Newport Beach Fire Department is evaluating whether or not service within the city limits has
been impacted by this damage.
-- OC LAFCO Strategic Planning. OC LAFCO has waited for our application for several months. To
assist Executive Director Dana Smith in preparing for a January 26, 2001 Planning Session, we have said
verbally that we hope to file "very soon."
Direction Sought by Staff From Council:
When should we file? We're ready - just need to know when.
What should we file? Bifurcate the annexation application(s)?
When & what should we communicate formally (direct mail or otherwise) to affected residents?
— How should we address fire needs in Santa Ana Heights given the damage to the OCFA Station?
— Many more....
Summary of LAFCO Reorganization Process 2001
A Graphical Description
City of Newport Beach ® County o/ Orenge ® Residents in Area to on....
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Reorganized
At noticed public hearing,
adopts Resolution of
Application to Initiate
Reorganization, prepares
ComPle[es Review.
Holds Noticed Public
Hearing in Santa Ana
LAFCO Application, Metes
and Bounds,
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c a/cDavmentation
and PWn
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with Modifications.
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against the reorganization
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Negotiates
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Exchange Agreements A9rtYmenb'
City Council Adopts Tax
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Exchange Agreement
ComPle[es Review.
Holds Noticed Public
Hearing in Santa Ana
Approves, Denies, or
Approves Application
May file written protest
with Modifications.
against the reorganization
Notices protest hearing.
up until the close of the
st Hearing in a Ana.
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If between 25 %If les
protest, direct City protest,
an election for regiResolution
within the reorganreorganization.
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s than 25%
adopts
ordering
May vote on the Question
'sh3ll 'area, be annexed to
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If Question passes,
adopts Resolution
ordering reorganization.
CArmtYRCeorder
recedes Certificate of
Completion fmm LAFCO
Asse randArditor- State •.. ......................... ...............................
City begins providing Cmftllermcr/ve Equalization receives Residents begin receiving
services as of the effective Statement ofBaundary Statement of Boundary services from
date of the reorganization. Change Change City of Newport Beach.
EXHIBIT A
BAY KNOLLS
• N
NEWPURT
EXHIBIT B
SANTA ANA HEIGHTS
0 Proposed Annexation Area
0 City of Newport Beach (Existing)
City Boundary
N
W +E
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