RESOLUTION R20XX-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ANNEXATION (ANX 21-25) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO INITIATE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS OF THE 4-C RANCH PROJECT SITE (APN 208-080-10) WHEREAS, the Manteca Planning Commission, at its duly noticed public hearing of March 5, 2026, adopted Resolution 2026-07 and -08 recommending City Council Annexation (ANX 21-25), Prezone (PRZ 21-26), and a Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM 21-14) for the 4-C Ranch Annexation Project (the “Project”), filed by Raymus Homes, Toni Raymus (the “Applicant”); and WHEREAS, the 19.68± acre Project Site is located at 9683 East Louise Avenue, in the County of San Joaquin, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 208-080-10 (the “Project Site”); and WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes the reorganization of the Project Site from unincorporated land in San Joaquin County into the City of Manteca, as shown in the Annexation Map and Legal Description attached to the staff report as ‘Attachment 3 - Exhibit ‘A’ Annexation Map and Legal Description’; and WHEREAS, the Project includes a Prezone to assign the Project Site an R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) City zoning designation pursuant to Section 17.10.190 of the Manteca Municipal Code, as shown in the Ordinance and Prezone Map attached to the staff report as ‘Attachment 4 – Ordinance for Prezone 21-25’ and ‘Attachment 5 – Exhibit ‘A’ Prezone Map’; and WHEREAS, the R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) zoning designation is consistent with the Low-Density Residential (LDR) 2043 General Plan land use designation; and WHEREAS, approval of Annexation 21-25 and Prezone 21-26 would allow for the development of Tentative Subdivision Map 21-14 consisting of 68 single-family residential lots, including associated open space and public improvements, within a contiguous City boundary; and WHEREAS, the Project Site is located within the City’s Interim Sphere of Influence and 10-year growth horizon as identified in the Municipal Service Review adopted by the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission on July 14, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Project Site is not encumbered by any development covenants or restrictions, including a Williamson Act contract; and WHEREAS, the Project will be required to detach from the Lathrop-Manteca Fire District as a condition of incorporation into the City of Manteca; and WHEREAS, a Fiscal Impact Analysis dated August 11, 2025, concluded that annexation of the Project Site would result in a long-term fiscal benefit to the City due to the 60/40 property tax-sharing agreement entered into by the City and San Joaquin County on February 27, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with applicable State law and the requirements of the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo), and the Applicant has followed the required procedures for this Annexation; and WHEREAS, the Project meets the criteria set forth in General Plan Land Use Policy LU-2.6 in that the annexation area is contiguous to existing City limits and represents a logical expansion of municipal boundaries; creates clear and reasonable service boundaries; will be adequately served by municipal services and schools; contributes its fair share toward infrastructure and public facility needs; supports the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment and jobs-to-housing balance objectives; promotes environmental justice through the equitable provision of public services; reflects a long-term fiscal benefit to the City; and remains consistent with State law, LAFCo standards, and the goals, policies, and land use designations of the 2043 General Plan; and WHEREAS, all necessary findings for approval of the Project are fully set forth in the Staff Report dated March 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Project was evaluated in accordance with Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and it was determined that the Project qualifies for streamlined environmental review because it is consistent with the development density and land use intensity established by the 2043 General Plan and analyzed in the certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2020019010), and no new significant or substantially more severe environmental impacts have been identified, as concluded in the 15183 Consistency Checklist dated August 2024; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was circulated in accordance with Section 17.08.050 of the Manteca Municipal Code and Section 65854 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council is the approving authority of the Project pursuant to Section 17.08.060 of the Manteca Municipal Code, and the City Council has the discretion to approve, modify, or disapprove the recommendation without further review or consideration by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council, at its duly noticed public hearing of April 7, 2026, has considered all information related to this matter, including supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Manteca, as follows:
Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct, and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
CEQA. The Project was evaluated pursuant to Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and qualifies for streamlined environmental review because it is consistent with the development density and land use intensity established by the 2043 General Plan and analyzed in the certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2020019010), and no new significant or substantially more severe environmental impacts have been identified, as concluded in the 15183 Consistency Checklist dated August 2024, incorporated herein by reference.
Entitlements Approval Findings. All necessary findings to approve Annexation (ANX 21-25) authorizing Staff to initiate annexation proceedings for APN: 208-080-10, have been made as fully set forth in the Staff Report dated March 5, 2026, and incorporated herein by reference.
Entitlement Recommendation. Based on the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves Annexation (ANX 21-25) and authorizes Staff to initiate annexation proceedings of the 4-C Ranch Project Site (APN: 208-080-10) as shown in the Annexation and Legal Descriptions attached to the staff report as ‘Attachment 3 – Exhibit ‘A’ Annexation Map and Legal Description.’ Effective Date. Adoption of this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Manteca at a public meeting of said City Council held on the __ day of ______, 20__, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR: __________________________
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
City Clerk
R2026-XX Page 2 of 3 April ___ 2026
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