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The City of Livermore has also expressed that it would like to eventually pursue annexation of SMP -38, in anticipation that it will be developed with uses similar to those contemplated for SMP -39 and SMP -40. However, such development would be a longer- term prospect. Livermore would like to discuss this property further with Pleasanton and potentially coordinate annexation and planning for the development of this property with preparation of the East Pleasanton Specific Plan. The following sections provide additional background context and information with respect to the annexation process, relevant jurisdictional boundaries, and land use, infrastructure and traffic considerations with respect to the three parcels. Annexation Since the properties are in Alameda County, development in either Pleasanton or Livermore requires annexation by one of the two cities. If annexation is desired, the respective City Council would need to adopt a resolution supporting annexation of a subject area. Part of a city's annexation request to LAFCo entails a plan to provide services, such as utilities, as well as adoption of "prezoning" for the subject properties, and CEQA review. Subsequent to a city designating "prezoning" to the subject sites and subsequent to an agreement between the city and Alameda County regarding property taxation (often referred to as a tax sharing agreement), LAFCo provides the final approval of the annexation. Unless waived, LAFCo also may hold a public protest hearing to determine whether or not a proposed annexation should be terminated or approved with or without an election.z Planning and Jurisdictional Boundaries Beyond the city limits, other jurisdictional and planning boundaries are defined, which establish in various ways the policy intent for the areas bordering the city. They include the city's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), Sphere of Influence (SOI), and Planning Area. Both Pleasanton and Livermore have, and apply, these various boundaries. Attachment 1 to this report provides a citywide map of Pleasanton's Planning Area, SOI, UGB, and city limits; Attachment 2 also shows these features but is focused on the subject properties and also provides a separate map showing Livermore's planning boundaries. These various boundaries are defined as follows: - City Limits: the incorporated city limits are those which a city exercises zoning control. In addition, the city provides public services such as water, sewer, and police and fire protection within its jurisdiction. All three parcels are outside both Livermore and Pleasanton city limits and are located in unincorporated Alameda County. 2 Annexations of uninhabited territory containing fewer than 12 registered voters are terminated by LAFCo if landowners owning 50 percent or more of the assessed value of the land within the annexation area protest the annexation. Page 3 of 10