STANISLAUS LAFCO CONDUCTING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 01-2023
RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS CONDUCTING AUTHORITY ORDERING
THE ZACHARIAS-BALDWIN MASTER PLAN REORGANIZATION TO THE CITY OF
PATTERSON SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY VOTERS
WHEREAS, the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), on July 26, 2023, adopted LAFCO Resolution 2023-08, approving the Zacharias-Baldwin Master Plan Reorganization to the City of Patterson with certain terms and conditions; WHEREAS, the reorganization consists of annexation to the City of Patterson and simultaneous detachment from the West Stanislaus Fire Protection District, West Stanislaus Irrigation District, Patterson Irrigation District, and Del Puerto Water District; WHEREAS, the Commission set forth the reasons for the proposal, made findings and determinations, including those required of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and approved terms and conditions of the reorganization as described in Exhibit A, LAFCO Resolution No. 2023-08;
WHEREAS, the affected boundaries of the reorganization include approximately 1,375 acres in three areas: Area "A" is 1,279 ac. generally located north of the City limits and south of Zacharias Road, west of Ward Avenue, and east of Rogers Road; Area "B" is 30 ac. located south of Del Puerto Creek, west of Rogers Road, north of Zacharias Road and east of the Delta Mendota Canal; and Area "C" includes 66 ac. located south of the City limits, west of Ward Avenue, WHEREAS, the territory is inhabited and does not have 100% landowner consent; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 99 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the area is subject to the master city-county tax sharing agreement;
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WHEREAS, on July 26, 2023, the Commission adopted LAFCO Resolution No. 2023-08, making determinations, approving the proposal and directing the Executive Officer to complete protest proceedings;
WHEREAS, notice was given for the protest hearing, in the form and manner required by law, pursuant to Government Code Section 57025;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 57050, the Executive Officer has conducted the protest hearing for the reorganization on September 20, 2023 for the purpose of receiving written protests;
WHEREAS, following the conclusion of the hearing, the Executive Officer has determined Conducting Authority Resolution 01-2023
Zacharias-Baldwin Master Plan Reorganization to the City of Patterson
that the written protests received and not withdrawn have been submitted by at least twenty-five percent but less than fifty percent of the registered voters; WHEREAS, a resolution ordering the reorganization subject to confirmation by registered voters is required pursuant to Part 4 of the Cortese Knox Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 commencing with Section 57000 of the Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED by the Executive Officer of the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission as follows:
1. The subject reorganization is hereby ordered subject to the confirmation of the registered voters residing within the affected territory.
2. The reorganization is subject to the terms and conditions contained in LAFCO Resolution No. 2023-08, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and the boundaries are further described on the map and legal description, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
3. The regular County assessment roll will be utilized.
4. No existing bonded indebtedness shall be affected by this change of organization.
5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 57118(d), the election shall be held within the territory subject to the reorganization.
6. The question to be submitted at the election called shall be in substantially the following form:
Shall the order be confirmed that was adopted on July 26, 2023 by the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission ordering a reorganization consisting of annexation to the City of Patterson and detachment from the West Stanis/aus Fire Protection District, West Stanislaus Irrigation District, Patterson Irrigation District, and Del Puerto Water District, subject to the terms and conditions specified in the order?
7. If a majority of votes cast upon the question are in favor of the reorganization, the reorganization shall be confirmed and ordered and a Certificate of Completion for the reorganization shall be filed in the manner stated in Government Code Section 57000 et. seq., upon satisfaction of the terms and conditions set forth in LAFCO Resolution 2023-08.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Government Code section 57000(d), the Executive Officer shall inform the City of Patterson that a determination has been made that will require an election be conducted and request the City to direct the elections official to conduct the necessary election.
Jara Listle-Pinhe 10/4/2023
Sara Lytle-Pinhey Date
Executive Officer, Stanislaus LAFCO
Exhibit A: LAFCO Resolution No. 2023-08
Exhibit B: Map of Affected Area