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DATE:
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FROM:
February 11, 2008
Honorable Mayor and City Council
David Carmany, City Manager
Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT - ORANGE COUNTY AND LOS
ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY REPORT
SUMMARY OF REqUEST:
Receive and File Agenda Staff Report. Instruct Staff to provide information to
Orange County LAFCO regarding boundary issues relative to Seal Beach and
provide update reports as appropriate.
BACKGROUND:
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The Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) has
prepared a report at the request of Orange County Board of Supervisor's
Chairman Moorlach regarding "Orange County and Los Angeles County
Boundary Report." The report presents an overview of:
o The history of the boundary between Orange and Los Angeles Counties;
o Potential boundary adjustments between Orange County and Los Angeles
Counties;
o Summary of procedures for changing county boundaries; and
o LAFCO Staff recommendation for a process to begin discussions.
Staff has reviewed the report and it provides a broad overview of boundary
issues related to all cities along the Orange-Los Angeles County boundary
except Seal Beach. Although the boundary issues that impact Seal Beach are
relatively minor, Staff believes that the proposed discussion process between the
LAFCO agencies of both counties should include the review of the Seal Beach
boundary issues also.
It is recommended that Staff be directed to prepare boundary information for
consideration by LAFCO as this process continues to mature. Based on Council
direction, Staff will prepare appropriate information and return for future Council
authorization for submittal of a boundary information packet to Orange County
LAFCO.
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Status Report - Orange County and
Los Angeles County Boundary Report
City Council Staff Report
February 11, 2008
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Provided for the information of the Council are the following documents:
Cl "Orange County and Los Angeles County Boundary Repolf', prepared by
Orange County LAFCO, dated Januaty 9, 2008; and
CJ "Who lives where? O.C.'s zigzagging border is a puzzle", Los Angeles
Times, January 29, 2008.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No direct or indirect fiscal impacts at this time. Future activities related to this
matter may require allocation of existing Staff resources to prepare information
appropriate for the boundary studies.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recei"e and File Agenda Staff Report. Instruct Staff to provide information to
Orange County LAFCO regarding boundary issues relative to Seal Beach and
provide update reports as appropriate.
SUBMITTED BY:
NOTED AND APPROVED:
Whittenberg ~
irector of Development Se~s
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David Carmany
City Manager
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Attachments: (2)
A. "Orange County and Los Angeles County Boundary Reporf', prepared by
Orange County LAFCO, dated January 9, 2008
B. "Who lives where? O.C.'s zigzagging border is a puzzle", Los Angeles
Times, January 29, 2008
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Status Report - Orange County and
Los Angeles County Boundary Report
City Councit Staff Report
February 11. 2008
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"Orange County and Los Angeles County Boundary
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LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
ORANGE COUNTY
January 9, 2008
TO: Local Agency Formation Commission
FROM: Executive Officer
Senior Project Manager
SUBJECT: Orange County and Los Angeles County Boundary Report
INTRODUCTION
As part of Orange County's Municipal Service Review (MSR) and Sphere
of Influence (SOl) process, Orange County LAFCO staff noted potential
adjustments to the boundary shared by Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
While LAFCO does not have authority to adjust county boundaries,
Orange County staff has prepared this report identifying the areas where
an exchange of territory between the two counties might improve service
delivery, simplify governmental boundaries for residents and service
providers, and enhance the logical formation of local governments.
While one of LAFCO's core missions is to create logical boundaries, it is
worth pointing out again that adjustments to county boundaries rest solely
with the Board of Supervisors. If the boundaries between the two Counties
are changed, then LAFCO would need to revise spheres and consider
possible annexations. However this report is only intended to serve as a
potential start for discussions regarding illogical boundaries that exist
between counties.
Staff has consulted with Los Angeles LAFCO regarding this issue.
However, the areas referenced in this report only include areas raised by
Orange County LAFCO. The report was sent to Los Angeles LAFCO for
review and comments that may be forwarded under separate cover and at
a later date.
This report consists of the following sections:
· A brief history of the boundary between Orange and Los Angeles
Counties
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. A summary of the procedures for changing county boundaries
. Staff recommendations for a process to begin discussions
HISTORY OF BOUNDARY BETWEEN ORANGE AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES
"The Beginning for Los Angeles County"
On February 18, 1850, the County of Los Angeles was established as one of the 27
original counties in the State, several months before
California was admitted to the Union. The people of
Los Angeles County on April 1, 1850 asserted their
newly won right of self-government and elected a
three-man Court of Sessions as their first governing
body. A total of 377 votes was cast in this election. In
1852 the Legislature dissolved the Court of Sessions
and created a five-member Board of Supervisors. In
1913 the citizens of Los Angeles County approved a
charter recommended by a board of freeholders (land
owners) which gave Los Angeles greater freedom to govern itself within the framework e
of state law.
The size of Los Angles County has changed over the years. It went from being a small
county along the coast to being a large county extending to the Nevada border and then
to again being a relatively small county in area. During the early 1850s, a large territory
that was formerly a part of Mariposa County was added to the Los Angeles boundary.
Some lands that were formerly in Santa Barbara County were also added near this time.
In turn, over many years to follow, territory that at one time was a part of Los Angeles
County was added to six other counties:
Inyo, Kern, Orange, Riverside, San
Bernardino, and Ventura Counties and a
new county (Orange) was formed to include
territory that was originally a part of the
Los Angeles boundary. Today, Los Angeles
County consists of approximately 4,752
square miles and is home to over a quarter
(approximately 10 million) of all California
residents. The boundary includes 88
incorporated cities and many
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"Along Came Orange County"
In 1880, the re 'on that is now Orange County still belonged to Los Angeles County.
, Population in the area was growing rapidly with
cities now known as Anaheim and Santa Ana
deemed as important population centers. However,
residents of the southern part of then Los Angeles
County were frustrated with the governance
structure and contended that there was far less
investment in roads and bridges in their areas than
nearby Los Angeles (the only bridge over the Santa
Ana River at that time was a railroad bridge) and
sheriff protection was considered inadequate. They
argued that County offices were mainly held by Los
Angelinos leaving the southern residents feeling disenfranchised and neglected. Hence,
an effort was begun to form a separate county.
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The charge to form a new county was not welcomed with open arms and came up
against strong opposition from Los Angeles County. Another California neighbor, San
Francisco, supported the effort in order to hobble growing competition from Los
Angeles. Because of successful lobbying led by Los Angeles, efforts to create a new
county were repeatedly unsuccessful in 1871, 1873, 1876 and 1881.
In 1888 and through the persistent efforts of proponents, the State Legislature,
convinced that Los Angeles County was neglecting the south county area, approved the
formation of the a new county. The only issue left for deciding was where to draw the
boundary between Los Angeles and Orange County. Santa Ana pushed for creation of
a new county boundary at Coyote Creek in the north. Anaheim, seeing itself as the
central county seat, pushed for the boundary to be at the San Gabriel River. When state
legislators agreed to set the boundary at Coyote Creek, furious Anaheim promoters
turned into opponents of the new county and as a result the effort failed.
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In 1889, the effort was revived by Attorney Eugene Edwards of Santa Ana who was re-
elected to the State Assembly on a county separation platform. He introduced a bill to
create a new county south of Coyote Creek. DC lobbyists' efforts
were effective around Sacramento since they spent as much as
$50,000 to get the legislature to approve formation of a new
county. The bill was successfully approved with 64-6 vote in the
Assembly and a 28-8 vote in the Senate. The name "Orange" was
adopted for the proposed new county and in March 1889,
Gove~or Robert Waterman signed the bill and the matter was left
to a vote of the residents. That summer voters, in a 2,509 to 500
decision, approved formation of the new county and Orange County was born. At that
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time the County included only three incorporated cities: Anaheim, Santa Ana, and _
Orange. .
The first Orange County (DC) Board of Supervisors met on August 5, 1889. Among
their first official acts was to reject bills from Los Angeles County totaling $11,375, most
of which were for a bridge over the Santa Ana
River. Los Angeles County failed to secure
payment after three lawsuits and appeals.
Today, Orange County includes approximately
948 square miles, 34 incorporated cities, and
relatively few unincorporated areas. Based on
geography, Orange County is the smallest
county in Southern California. However, the
county is home to approximately 2.8 million
residents, making it the second most populous
county in California.
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It is fair to say that adjustments to County boundaries are not very common
occurrences. Since Orange County was created (1889), there have been only three minor
boundary adjustments. Two of the adjustments were between Orange and Los Angeles
counties. Adjustments to the boundaries require the collaboration of the respective
counties, LAFCOs, and cities that recognize that current boundaries create inefficiency
in service provision. Ultimately, any boundary adjustment requires the approval of
each county's Board of Supervisors. Any subsequent actions (Le., sphere amendments,
annexations) require LAFCO approval.
POTENTIAL COUNTY BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS
The cities located along the common boundary of Orange and Los Angeles Counties
include Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, and Placentia, and Los
Alamitos (Figure 1.1). The County of Los Angeles cities include La Mirada, Cerritos,
Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, and Long Beach (See Figure 1.1). These cities are
separated by the Los Coyotes Flood Control Channel (formerly known as Coyote
Creek), and state and local right-of-ways.
While there have been relatively few county boundary adjustments involving Los
Angeles and Orange, there have been past discussions regarding realignment of the
shared boundary to improve the delivery of services to residents. During the municipal
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service review for Northwest Orange County, discussions regarding potential
adjustments to the boundary resurfaced among cities and between the two LAFCO
staffs. However, since LAFCOs do not have the authority to change county boundaries,
it was decided to prepare a report which could be used by both Board of Supervisors if
discussions began again.
Figure 1.1 - Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Map
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A summary for the potential exchange of areas between Los Angeles/Orange Counties
and maps for each area are provided in following sections. Also noted are subsequent
LAFCO actions for each area in Orange County only.
City of Brea
The City's sphere of influence includes approximately 5,000 acres in an area located
between the City's northern boundary and the Los Angeles County border. The area is
primarily uninhabited territory used primarily for oil production purposes.
One property owner, Aera Energy, owns approximately 3,000 acres of territory located
both in Brea's SOl in Orange County and in the adjacent unincorporated area of Los
Angeles County. Aera is planning a development for its entire land holding and is
processing two sets of plans-one in Orange County and another in Los Angeles
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County. The preliminary plans show development in Orange County immediately A
adjacent to the City of Brea. This portion of the development would best be served by ..
the City of Brea due to street patterns, drainage and service provision. An adjustment
of the county boundary should be explored while development plans are still pending
to ensure the efficient provision of service.
City of Buena Park
The City of Buena Park is adjacent to the Cities of Cerritos and La Mirada in Los
Angeles County. The City's SOl includes an unincorporated island located in the
northern portion of the city (Figure 1.2). While this area is within Orange County,
residents more closely associate with the City of La Mirada since the area may only be
accessed through La Mirada due to the adjacent Los Coyotes Flood Control Channel.
Additionally, the mailing address of residents of the island includes a La Mirada zip
code (90638) and residents presently receive U.S. mail from the La Mirada post office
located approximately one mile away from area.
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Orange County recognized that there were service issues, particularly involving sewer
service, within the unincorporated island adjacent to Buena Park. As a result, the
County formed County Service Area (CSA) No. 13-La Mirada to provide for the
maintenance of local collector sewers within the island. The CSA has a current budget
of $5,878 and any future discussions regarding annexation of this area should include
dissolution of CSA No. 13.
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During the Orange County LAFCO MSR process, the City of Buena Park agreed to
discuss this issue but reiterated that they would not annex this area unless residents are
willing to be annexed. In following discussions, (LA) LAFCO staff agreed to follow-up
with City of La Mirada to explore their interest in annexing and the current sentiments
of residents.
City of Cypress
The City of Cypress is adjacent to the Cities of Hawaiian Gardens and Lakewood in Los
Angeles County. When the SOl was first established for Cypress, it was stated that
alignment of the Los Coyotes Flood Control Channel created inefficient boundaries in
the area. In Cypress today, the irregular boundary remains. Currently, Cypress
provides street sweeping service through a contractual arrangement to a property
located in the City of Hawaiian Gardens (Figure 1.3). Recognizing that this may not be
the most efficient method for delivering service to this area, a potential boundary
adjustment and the annexation of this area to the City of Cypress were discussed during
the MSR process.
In discussions regarding potential county boundary adjustments, issues were raised
involving the ownership and current boundary of the Del Amo Bridge that is adjacent
to the Cities of Cypress, La Palma, Cerritos, and Lakewood (Figure 1.4). These issues
were raised by both the City of Cypress and LA LAFCO staff. It is unclear who owns
the bridge, who is responsible for maintenance, and where the exact boundary lies.
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Currently there is a proposed project involving the bridge and all cities are involved in a
the discussions. All cities have been asked to provide funding for the project, but _
Cypress has raised concerns since there is no access to the bridge through Cypress. OC
LAFCO staff offered to attend any meetings and the Gty of Cypress Public Works
Director said he would follow-up with the staff of the other cities to determine if they
would be comfortable with LAFCO attending meetings.
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LA LAFCO is also researching ownership of the bridge and discussed working with oc
LAFCO on any potential boundary changes involving the bridge and adjacent cities.
In further exploration of the area, OC LAFCO identified two additional areas for
potential adjustments located east of the Los Coyotes flood control channel and north
and south of Crescent Boulevard adjacent to the City of Cypress (Figure 1.5). The first
area includes a small unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. The second area is
presently within the incorporated boundaries of Gty of Lakewood. Land use includes
single and multi- family residential. Should the Los Coyotes flood control channel be
determined as the boundary between Orange and Los Angeles counties, adjustments of
these areas should be considered.
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City of La Palma
Six potential areas located in La Palma where service delivery might be improved
through an exchange of County territory were noted. In three of the areas, the City of
Cerritos and Los Angeles County extend to the southeast beyond the Coyote Creek
Flood Control channel. In the three other areas, the City of La Palma and Orange
County extend northwest past the same channel. This report only addresses the three
areas of La Palma/Orange County that extend beyond the channel. Los Angeles
LAFCO may choose to address the areas of Cerritos that extend past the channel.
The first area adjacent to the Cities of La Palma and Cerritos identified as a potential
boundary adjustment includes Rainbow Park and Bettencourt Park, both currently
located in La Palma, but accessed through and maintained by Cerritos through a
contract (Figure 1.6). As in many discussions regarding the logical boundary to divide
the Counties, the channel was referenced as the most logical dividing boundary for
Orange and Los Angeles Counties (ideally, with territory east of the creek being La
Palma and west of the creek, Cerritos). The potential boundary change would place
both parks within the jurisdiction of its current service provider, City of Cerritos. It is
important to note that detaching an area from city's boundaries would require consent
from the city losing territory.
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The last two areas are also adjacent to the Cities of La Palma and Cerritos and include e
La Palma/Orange County territory that extends west of the Los Coyotes flood control
channel (Figure 1.7, Areas 1 & 2). Land use within these areas includes residential,
commercial, and industrial.
Figure 1.7 - La Palma County Boundary Area(2)
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City of Los Alamitos
There is a potential boundary adjustment that includes an area (located in City of Long
Beach, LA County) that is adjacent to 3 residential parcels and Stansbury Park (located
in the City of Los Alamitos) (Figure 1.8). The area that is a part of Long Beach can only
be accessed through Los Alamitos. Subsequent to the municipal service review for Los
Alamitos, the City proposed adjusting the boundary to include this area in Los
Alamitos.
Figure 1.8 - Les Alamitos County Boundary Area
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The potential adjustment has been the subject of previous discussions involving staff
from Orange and Los Angeles LAFCOs and the cities. Additionally, Supervisor
Moorlach (Orange) and Supervisor Knabe (Los Angeles) have met to discuss. Both _
cities appear to be supportive of the potential change. .,
Staff from Los Angeles and Orange LAFCO met to discuss next steps and agreed to
identify this issue in the boundary report to move discussions forward.
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PROCEDURES FOR CHANGING COUNTY BOUNDARIES
There are two types of county boundary changes - "minor" and "major" boundary
changes. All of the potential areas of adjustment between Orange and Los Angeles
Counties would be considered "minor" changes but both procedures have been
described below and are shown in the attached flow chart (Figure 1.6)
Minor County Boundary Changes
Procedures for minor changes were adopted by the legislature to allow a more
simplified process for counties to approve changes to the boundaries of their counties
(Govt. Code S 23200.). A minor change is defined as one that:
. Does not move boundaries more than five miles from its original location.
. Does not reduce by more than 5% the area of any affected county.
. Does.not reduce, by more than 5%, the population of any affected county
"as determined by the State Department of Finances most recent estimate
of population."
Proceedings
The process for minor changes in county boundaries is similar to LAFCO's process.
Proceedings for minor boundary changes may be initiated by petition of either county
or by a petition signed by 25% of the registered voters or landowners in the area (Govt.
Code S 23203). Once the board of supervisors of the initiating county adopts this
resolution, it must file it with the board of supervisors of the other affected county
(Govt. Code S 23204).
Within thirty (30) days of receiving the resolution adopted by the initiating county, the
board of supervisors of the other affected county, called the "conducting county," must
adopt a resolution which sets a public hearing (Govt. Code S 23206).
The public hearing on the boundary change must be held jointly with the board of
supervisors of the other affected county (Govt. Code S23208). At the hearing, if less
than 25% written protests are received, the board of supervisors of each affected county
must adopt substantially similar ordinances approving the proposed boundary change
not later than thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the hearing (Govt. Code S 23210).
If more than 25% but not more than 50% written protests have been received before the
conclusion of the hearing, the board of supervisors of each affected county shall set a
time for an election (Govt. Code S23210(c). However if more than 50% written protests
are received, the board of supervisors for the conducting county must adopt a
resolution abandoning the proposed county boundary.
Major County Boundary Changes and Proceedings
Government Code section 23230 et seq. provides the procedures for boundary changes
that are considered major. A major change between counties may be initiated by
petition, or by resolution of the legislative body of either affected county, or of any city
within either affected county (Govt. Code S23233). Upon receipt of the certification of a
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January 9, 2008
petition, or a certified copy of a resolution, the board of the transferring county must a
then transmit a copy of the certification or certified resolution to the Governor (Govt. .,
Code ~23247.) The Governor shall create a County Boundary Review Commission
("Commission") to review the proposed county boundary change, and appoint five
persons to be members of the Commission, of which two must reside within the
territory to be transferred, two shall reside within the accepting county, and one shall
not be a resident of either territory (Govt. Code ~23248).
The Commission shall conduct a public hearing to receive information and to hear any
protests to the proposed boundary change, or requests for exclusion from the boundary
change. Within 180 days, the Commission shall adopt a resolution making its
determinations and transmit its report in writing to the board of supervisors of both
affected counties (Govt. Code ~23264). If the protest threshold is not met, the
determinations of -the Commission become the terms and conditions for boundary
change and are final and binding on both affected counties if both approve the change.
If the proposed territory is inhabited and the boards of both affected counties approve
the boundary change, the board of the transferring county shall order an election be
held in the territory proposed to be transferred (Govt. Code ~23267).
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Commission take the following actions:
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1. Direct staff to present boundary report to Orange County Board of Supervisors
(OC BOS).
2. Present a status update regarding the presentation to the Commission in three
months (April hearing).
Should the Orange County Board of Supervisors approve moving discussions on
potential county boundary adjustments forward, a proposed process has been prepared
for consideration (Attachment A).
Respectfully submitted,
JOYCE CROSTHWAITE
CAROLYN EMERY
Attachment
A. Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report on Tree
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Status Report - Orange County and
Los Angeles County Boundary Report
City Council Staff Report
February 11. 2008
ATTACHMENT B
"Who lives where? O.C.'s zigzagging border is a
puzzle", Los Angeles Times, January 29,2008
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limed at B<\IustlDg_B
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:hBlrmlm of the. ',Oninge
COUntyBooldofSuPorvIool'Il, .
ltoor_ BBId.be b_
IntereBted In the problem whlle
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uP; lIUl1bB.... llIlJl do a little
Mo1lOpoly _ 'trade ,.tltle'.
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les COlIn1;y BuparvIaor D<l!l
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oputbem _, Bald the BU-
JlOl'Vls9r badn't' t.8J.e", . 'posl.
tion on the mi:tter. . ..
. "He'B1Illt1OO%~tJle
11I.._ DOt 1ll.0%1br1t," David
SOmmers SEdd.:' ' .
"At thII point, It'III:Il1d or
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E" tt.. We need more
lo1on beIbre eomIr1tr to .
about _t'IIln the
beot IDterestB of the reallIeJita
be represents..
0lIIcIals on both sides oftbe
_~tI1eTr\!notsuiehOw
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BIon report, C>range. CoUnl;Y
was ereated by an IBlI8 ..,to of
theLeglalature.numerouII oflen," be88ld.
attempts by reaIdents to ,Ro Tllougb. maJor. bourJd&ry
oeda trQm wIlat, was . iben adJuatments requlre state lip-
IIOIJI:hen!LA Ccnml;y. .proval, Hood.BBId, cbaIlgea In-
The,yreltdlsenrrBllcbllllodby voIvIDS)eas tblIIl 6% of .
pereeIoed ~quate ~ eour>l;YII territory __ or
lo1onand__; "under llve mneB llIlJl be
ment by a CClI1II1;y ~nt aehIeved tbruugba vote ofboth
,............ by Anp!eDllB," .,' coun1;yil BUPer9Iaom.
Blncatlum,BllCl11'CI!njltothe '"It came up In Ban Luls
report, tbere.bave _. only .oblspo Counl;y In 1llll2," be
tbn\O In!nor' Orange COun1;y 88Id."but .I bavlm-'t' beanI of
boundery aD,1uatmenIll, ~ 'of mucb oInce tben.... It'll not
tbo.se ~ 111I border with very common - ~ llve or'
LoBAnileJesqaun1;y. sb:_IntheIaat20~."
Paul Hood,..._ ofIlcer C>range '.Co1mtYB report
oftbe ClIIUbmla Asan. of Local . cItea _pooslblepolntslbr
Agency _. Coln1iIl&-. adJ-. .
-.. IIIVI tbet llIICb cbaIlgea AnunlneQ11>omlecIlslandln
oreunusullL. , '. nortb_ Buena Pali<, tor.
"It doesn't ,come up ..vei;- InStance, III wItbln Orange
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ner of tile LIIkewOOiI Mobile
Home _ In HmnIIlIli'
Girdei>a' aetuaIIy.llve In' 07;' [Audl~
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Cypreuballto_" .' ,c1ortll'l
Uthll Orange Counl;y super- slbDI1;y
v1s~ give tile SD-lIbeod. com: BI8I1~ C
.mIlIsIon oml1IaIa Bald, tbe1'll tom 1m
take up tile. matter with _' In .
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lt8 ~lddolnle are ci19kiOd' be.: who Be
-1itie two <OUlItIo.: 'l'lmoe beIbre
wWl: oad-nuinberecl "A....'... Board
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@im1;yiuld.endtbelrcl1lldren', bi!.cor
toLolllll3eBohs_:tbOsebi' tbat.l
--~unI\8pq,.~ t;oll'llI
_~an\laiepar1;ortlje ',Street
LoB Al!im1tos lll1IIIed ,Beboo1 er'Bo~
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Long BeaoIl, ~ IIave a l\609rI
LonII Beaoh mailing 8lldre8l!. route.
That ball B~ CIUJBel! to bln:
eonI\I8Inn, . I!8pec1a1ly .for . tile the ""
C>range coun1;y resldent8; wbo 'FI1
regl8tertovote In Los Ange\ea.' unM8
IlesldentsWhopumietblllllSt- Street
tor ,cari 'regl8ter 1n'C>range abn,lp
Coun1;y. , . $480 I
.But tl1ere'B ...1lIlwntIIllll.. oecurl
weD, ..~Ibr tbOB!l on tile voiBtlr
~ 'oiun1;y. aIde::~ \lIiunt
unlbi, on _, ~VaIueII at' ",tin!
$lO.2.00,tA,>$16,OOOmoril..".' .' oernl
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c!lBnged, one IDnllt1D1O bmne- BlVa
owner aofcl, ."QUr ploperla7 val.. mBIIo
Ul!IIwIlI gO down.It'lIBIilBroth-. mend
er ~ Into ~.!JWIlIleoi. temi
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some 1B!'II8, The _ a!onll Co1oti! Creak In northwest 0rai1ile c;oun1;ylllan l!lOItnJile.' ..'
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'S Bill Ye~ on Toland Avenud bougtJ Long Beach'll!Ind for's ".~.
bBckyard, A peri< two doors down I. bisected by.the cilunty Ih\e.
,JaIIn:u:'o.c.LaeaZ/J(ItmI:1/I'annatIDnCClDllrdlllon,.~Ora;pMcrivllf'ttnfllbJ DA'I1:D IlALD:d3I, ;so";' 1".0. .
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tract. . . .
'NOtIllr _Ill t,be Xl~Arpo
. Blldge'8dJ~'to Cn>ieso, 4a
PBl1\\O; .C1!n1I,OB -- ,,-
wood. '"Nobod;\l' l!DOWII 'wb<J
awns ,It.. NWnndud",," senior
proJeet _ ~,l!lm-
ery II8ld. "It a~' to'~
~ll,butwe:don't~
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boundecl On eme olde byC030te
\l1-eek. ~ be IIOOesoecl' 0IIlY.
rromLa_In~BAngeleB
county. . " lo
As . re8Uit, thIl report'""""
moat _.tbere IdentIrr
with ,La I\IIrada even tbo1I8h
they aotuaIl:lr live In 0l'BrIIlll
Counl;y. .
"It'a~mmll;y,"BB1cIRob-
ert N~ 63, wbo ballllveclln
the .....Ibr tbrell JOBr1L "W.... "
iiad lots of problema' with the
PllBtBl Bervloe. rm Ir7ln8to get
out of here because of the con':'
ftiman.- ....'
. The ormige co,. city of.
La PBlmB lias twO parIla ....,
B8lnbow _ .Bettencourt -
.....slIile only from the Los
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