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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: January 17, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya, City Manager;
Mary E. Lanier, Director of Community Development and
Housing
Department: Community Development and Housing
Subject: Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2024-375 (Ward 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2024-003 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 1199 West 41st Street, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated territory of Arrowhead Farms; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
Executive Summary
The recommended actions are the first step to initiate proceedings for the property owner to connect to the City Water and Sewer System. The Water Department has indicated that there is adequate capacity at the wastewater treatment plant to serve this property and that the existing residential use is consistent with the City's General Plan. The Water Department has determined that there is an available 10-inch vitrified clay pipe sanitary sewer main within the West 41st Street area, fronting the subject parcel.
Background
In July 2023, the San Bernardino Water Department received a request for sewer service from the owner of a parcel located at 1199 West 41st Street (APN: 0265-221- 23) for a connection to the City sewer collection system. The property owner is abandoning the existing septic tank and is desirous of a connection to City water and sewer collection services.
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In 1994, the California Government Code Section was amended by the addition of Section 56133, which requires the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to approve the provision of new City services outside its corporate boundaries. The annexation of single parcels is not desirable since it creates uneven boundaries and creates confusion regarding the delivery of other City services. This property is contiguous to City boundaries; however, annexation of this property would result in other islands.
In September of 1997, the City of San Bernardino adopted Resolution No. 97-275, a policy relative to the providing of sewer services outside of City boundaries. The policy includes a payment of $1,300 for the initial sewer connection application processing fee. Additionally, the petitioner will pay all LAFCO-related fees directly to LAFCO and the normal sewer capacity and connection fees to the Water Department for processing the Irrevocable Annexation Agreement.
The policy also requires the land use to be consistent with the City's General Plan and the property owner to execute an "Irrevocable Agreement to Annex" in the event that this property is included in an annexation proceeding sometime in the future.
Discussion
The Water Department has indicated that there is adequate capacity at the wastewater treatment plant to serve this property and that the existing residential use is consistent with the City's General Plan. The Water Department has determined that there is an available 10-inch vitrified clay pipe sanitary sewer main within the area of W 41st Street, fronting the subject parcel.
LAFCO requires the Agency providing the service to complete the application. The resolution will allow the City to submit an application to LAFCO if approved by Mayor and City Council. Upon approval by LAFCO, the Irrevocable Agreement to Annex will be executed between the City and the applicant.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The Irrevocable Agreement to Annex is consistent with Key Target No. 4b: Update the General Plan and Development Code as it ensures this property meets General Plan use and will be included in a future City annexation of this unincorporated area.
Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact associated with this item as the application processing fee has been paid by the applicant.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2024-003 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 1199 West 41st Street, San 1 7
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Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated territory of Arrowhead Farms; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-003
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Irrevocable Agreement to Annex Attachment 3 - Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
Attachment 4 - Exhibit C - Application
Ward:
Fifth Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
September 2, 1997 The City of San Bernardino adopted Resolution No. 97-275 relative to the providing of sewer services outside of City boundaries.