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THE CITY OF O5 rr pLE ASANTONo CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT October 5, 2010 Community Development Engineering Division TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING REORGANIZATION /ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE STAPLES RANCH AREA SUMMARY The Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment/Staples Ranch Project and environmental /planning documents related to the Staples Ranch development were recently approved by the City Council and as a result, the City is proceeding with reorganization (i.e. annexation) of the Staples Ranch site. The reorganization will involve not only Alameda County but the City of Livermore because a small piece of property within its City limits along the eastern edge of El Charro Road near the 1 -580 EB on -ramp will be detached from Livermore and annexed to Pleasanton to establish a clearly defined Pleasanton City boundary at the back of curb along El Charro Road. Conversely, a similar sized piece of property in Pleasanton's sphere of influence will be annexed by Livermore. Jurisdictions and agencies involved, including the City of Livermore, Alameda County Surplus Property Authority, and Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) of Alameda County have agreed that the annexation will occur with one reorganization application submitted jointly by the City of Pleasanton and Livermore, with Pleasanton acting as the lead agency. Overall, this process will consist of a number of actions to be considered by LAFCo such as, annexation, detachments, and Sphere of Influence amendments for both City of Pleasanton and City of Livermore. One of the first steps in this process is adoption of a resolution that requests LAFCo initiate the proposed reorganization. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing application to LAFCo for Reorganization No. 149 (Staples Ranch) consisting of annexation of approximately 162 acres to the City of Pleasanton; detachment from the Fire District, Library District, and Livermore Area Recreational and Park District; and amendment of the City's sphere of influence to coincide with the proposed boundaries. FINANCIAL STATEMENT There will be nominal costs associated with the annexation along with routine maintenance when this parcel is within the City of Pleasanton.