HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2008-10-13 #IAGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 13, 2008
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: David Carmany, City Manager
FROM: 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 to the Planning
Commission for information and to provide additional update reports as
appropriate.
BACKGROUND:
On February 11 the City Council instructed Staff to provide additional information
to LAFCO for inclusion in the subject study and received and filed the status
report on the subject boundary adjustment. Staff provided information to LAFCO
that has been incorporated into a revised report. The Orange County Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) subsequently prepared a revised report
dated June 30, 2008 regarding "Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report."
The report presents an overview of:
^ The history of the boundary between Orange and Los Angeles Counties;
^ Potential boundary adjustments between Orange County and Los Angeles
Counties;
^ Summary of procedures for changing county boundaries; and
^ 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,
including Seal Beach. The discussion directed at boundary issues involving Seal
Beach appears on pages 25 through 28 of the document.
Agenda Item ~
Status Report -Orange County and
Los Angeles County Boundary Report
City Council Staff Report
September 22, 2008
On July 22, 2008 the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved an Agenda
Staff Report that took the following actions:
^ Received and Filed the revised Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary
Report;
^ Approved LAFCO's stakeholder process in exploring potential boundary
changes between Orange County and Los Angeles Counties; and
^ Directed County staff to participate in the stakeholder process.
On August 19, 2008 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors considered
and approved Agenda Item 55C that took the following actions:
^ Directed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in collaboration with the
Sherrill, the Community Development Commission and the County
Departments of Animal Care and Control, Fire, Parks and Recreation,
Public Health, Public Library, Public Works and Regional Planning to:
^ Review the Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report prepared by
the Orange County LAFCO;
^ Prepare a report to the Board that describes the process for a county
boundary change;
^ Working with the Orange County CEO's office develop a work plan and
timeline to conduct a feasibility study of the areas identified in the
Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report which plan shall identify
the service and financial impacts of each potential boundary change on
Los Angeles County and its cities; and provide an outreach program to
solicit participation and input from affected cities, unincorporated
communities and other stakeholders; and
^ Provide a status report to the Board within 90 days.
Staff will continue to monitor this effort by both counties to come to resolution of
the identified boundary issues between the two counties and will provide
additional Status Reports as appropriate.
Provided for the information of the Council are the following documents:
^ "Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary ReporP', prepared by Orange
County LAFCO, revised June 30, 2008;
^ Orange County Board of Supervisors Agenda Staff Report re: LAFCO
Boundary Report, July 22, 2008;
^ "County to fix division over boundaries" The Sun Newspaper, July 24,
2008; and
^ Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Agenda Item 55C, August 19,
2008.
DS -Staff Report - I - LAFCO Boundary Study 2008 - Status~ieport
Status Report -Orange County and
Los Angeles County Boundary Report
City Council Staff Report
September 22, 2008
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No direct or indirect fiscal impacts at this time. Future activities related to this
matter may require future allocation of existing Staff resources to prepare
information appropriate for the boundary studies and consideration processes of
Orange County and Los Angeles County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File Agenda Staff Report.
Commission for information and to
appropriate.
SUBMITTED BY:
Instruct Staff to provide to the Planning
provide additional update reports as
~Whittenberg '
rector of Development S
Attachments: (4)
NOTED AND APPROVED:
David Carmany
City Manager
A. "Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary ReporP', prepared by Orange County
LAFCO, revised June 30, 2008
B. Orange County Board of Supervisors.Agenda Staff Report re: LAFCO Boundary
Report, July 22, 2008
C. "County to fix division over boundaries" The Sun Newspaper, July 24, 2008
D. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Agenda Item 55C, August 19, 2008
DS -Staff Report - I - lAFCO Boundary Study 2008 - Status~ieport
Status Report -Orange County and
Los Angeles County Boundary Report
City Council Staff Report
September 22, 2008
ATTACHMENT A
"Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Repor(",
prepared by Orange County LAFCO, revised June 30,
2008
DS -Staff Repot - 2008 LAFCO Boundary Study 4,
Orange/Los Angeles County
Boundary Report
Revised June 30, 2008
Prepared by Orange County LAFCO
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' Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
The Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report provides an initial overview of potential
adjustments to the county boundaries of Orange County and the neighboring counties of Los
Angeles, Riverside and San Diego. This report also provides a brief discussion of the history of
and issues associated with the identified boundary issues. The process of changing county
boundaries is complex, and a process for ensuring input from stakeholders has also been
proposed.
Background
In July 2007, Orange County LAFCO completed a municipal service review for Northwest Orange
County that included the cities of Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma and
Placentia. During the MSR process, the issue of an illogical boundary between Orange and Los
Angeles counties was raised. The MSR process was not the first platform where the boundary
issue has been raised. Inefficient boundaries along the shared border of the two counties have
been the subject of past discussions among LAFCO, the staffs of several cities and both
respective Board of Supervisors. Discussions have revolved around confusion in delivery of
municipal services, duplication of services, and the need for clarity regarding boundaries within
many areas along the Orange and Los Angeles boundary. An alternative to resolving many of
these issues may be to change jurisdictional boundaries for many of these areas. However,
because current law (Government Code Section 56741) states that territory may not be
annexed to a city unless it is located in the same county, future discussions on this issue should
begin with consideration of adjustments to county boundaries.
It is recognized that LAFCOs do not have the authority to change county boundaries. Pursuant
to Government Code Section 23200 et. seq, the authority to adjust county boundaries rests
solely with the County Board of Supervisors. Information on this process is provided in detail
within the "PROCEDURES FOR CHANGING COUNTY BOUNDARIES" section of this report.
Summary of Potential Boundary Adjustments
The following table provides a summary of the areas of potential county boundary adjustments
discussed in this report. The table lists each city (by county), the adjustment area, and map
references as depicted in the report. The table also provides a brief discussion of issues
associated with each potential boundary adjustment. More details, including current land use,
population and location, are provided in a later section of this report.
cities
Seal Beach Long Beach Areas 1 thru 4; Figures 5.0- 5.3 Confusion regarding
harbor area, mobile delivery of
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San Juan Rancho Carillo One area; gated Figure A.1 Resident-driven
Capistrano (unincorporated) community with request to change
access only thru boundaries
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HISTORY OF BOUNDARY BETWEEN ORANGE AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES
"The Beginning of 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 athree-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 afive-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 of state law.
The size of Los Angeles 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 unincorporated areas.
The first Orange County (OC) 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.
Past County Boundary Adjustments Between Orange and Los Angeles
Adjustments to County boundaries are not 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. If it involves
incorporated territory, changes must also involve the affected cities since a city cannot have
territory in two counties and any change in a city's boundaries must be approved by that city.
Finally subsequent actions (i.e., sphere amendments, annexations) require LAFCO approval.
The Cos Coyotes Flood Control Channel
Rancho Los Nietos, awarded to Manuel Nieto in 1784, was the largest Spanish land grant in Alta
California. It was 300,000 acres, extending from the San Gabriel River, to the west, and the
Santa Ana River to the east.
Today, parts of Long Beach, Lakewood, Downey, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, Fullerton,
Huntington Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Seal Beach, Anaheim, Buena Park, Garden Grove,
and many smaller cities including Artesia and Cerritos are located on~ what was once the
enormous Nieto Rancho.
On May 22, 1834, Alta California governor Jose Figueroa officially declared the Los Nietos grant
under Mexican rule and ordered its partition into six smaller ranchos: Las Bolsas, Los Alamitos,
Los Cerritos, Los Coyotes, Santa Gurtrudes and Palo Alto. Juan Jose Nieto received Rancho Los
Alamitos, Rancho Los Coyotes and Rancho Palo Alto. The property, which included the Coyote
POTENTIAL COUNTY BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS
The Orange County cities located along the common boundary of Orange and Los Angeles
Counties include Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, and Seal
Beach (Figure 1.0). The County of Los Angeles cities include La Mirada, Cerritos, Hawaiian
Gardens, Lakewood, and Long Beach (See Exhibit B). 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. Back in 1977, the Los Angeles LAFCO (LA LAFCO)
prepared a "County Boundary Study" (Attachment A) that discussed potential adjustments
involving many of the areas included in this report. At that time, staff concluded that actions
were required by both property owners and the Board of Supervisors, and that no further
actions at the LAFCO level were necessary.
In July 2007, Orange County LAFCO completed a municipal service review for Northwest Orange
County, and the discussion of the boundary between Orange and Los Angeles counties
resurfaced among the cities and the LAFCO staff. While it was recognized once again that
LAFCOs do not have the authority to change county boundaries, the decision was made to
prepare another boundary report to serve as background information should interest among
the Boards of Supervisors and affected agencies be expressed.
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 SOI in Orange
County and in the adjacent unincorporated area of Los Angeles County.
Aera is planning a development for its entire land holding that is currently being processed
through the City of Diamond Bar. The preliminary plans show development in a portion of
Orange County immediately 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.
Because any county boundary adjustments adjacent to Brea and Diamond Bar involve future
development for which more complex issues will need to be addressed, discussions involving
this area should be conducted separately from other potential boundary adjustments.
City of Buena Park
The City of Buena Park is adjacent to the Cities of Cerritos and La Mirada in Los Angeles County.
Within the initial boundary report, a single area involving Buena Park and La Mirada was
identified for potential boundary adjustment. The area, currently located in Buena Park's SOI,
includes an unincorporated island located in the northern portion of the city (Figure 1.0). 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.
Buena Park Area 3
Area 3 consists of amulti-family residential area located in the City of La Mirada and east of the
flood control channel. Access is primarily through the City of Buena Park.
Buena Park Area 4
This area is currently located in the City of Buena Park, adjacent to the City of La Mirada and
west of the flood control area. The area includes approximately 64 acres and is primarily
residential with a small portion of commercial land use. Primary access to the area is through
the City of La Mirada.
Buena Park Area 7
Area 7 is located west of the flood control channel and includes light industrial land use.
Presently the territory is located in the City of Buena Park and adjacent to and primary access
through the cities of La Mirada and Cerritos.
Buena Park Area 8
Area 8 includes light industrial land use and is currently located in the City of Cerritos, adjacent
to the cities of La Palma and Buena Park and east of the flood control channel. Primary access
to this area is through Buena Park and La Palma.
City of Cypress
The City of Cypress is adjacent to the Cities of Hawaiian Gardens and Lakewood in Los Angeles
County. When OC LAFCO established the 501 for Cypress in 1973, it was noted that the
alignment of the Los Coyotes Flood Control Channel created inefficient boundaries in the area.
Today, the irregular boundaries remain.
Cvoress Area 1
Currently, Cypress provides street sweeping service through a contractual arrangement to a
property located in the City of Hawaiian Gardens (Figure 2.0). Recognizing that this may not be
the most efficient method for delivering service to this area, a potential boundary adjustment
and annexation of this area to the City of Cypress were discussed during the MSR process.
Cvoress Area 2
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 2.1). 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.
Currently there is a proposed project involving the bridge and all four cities are involved in the
discussions. The cities have been asked to provide funding for the project, and Cypress has
raised concerns that there is no access to the bridge through Cypress.
Cypress Area 5
This area is south of Area 1(shown in Figure 2.0) and is located within the same mobile home
park development. Currently the mobile home park is located in the City of Hawaiian Gardens,
east of the flood control channel with access adjacent to the City of Cypress.
La Palma Areas 2 and 3
The next two areas are also adjacent to the Cities of La Palma and Cerritos and include La
Palma/Orange County territory that extends west of the Los Coyotes flood control channel
(Figure 3.1, Areas 2 & 3j. Land use within these areas includes residential, commercial, and
industrial.
City of Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos Area 1
This potential boundary adjustment includes an area (located in City of Long Beach) that is
adjacent to 3 residential parcels and Stansbury Park (located in the City of Los Alamitos) (Figure
4.0). The area within 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.
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.
Los Alamitos Area 2
Another potential change involving the cities. of Los Alamitos and Long Beach includes a
residential area (Figure 4.1) located immediately north of the boundary area shown in Figure
4.0. This area is currently located in Long Beach and east of the flood control channel. Much
like the previous area involving the same cities, current boundaries split property lines between
two counties. Immediate access to the neighborhood is adjacent to the Cities of Los Alamitos
and Cypress.
City of Seal Beach
There are four areas located in or adjacent to the City of Seal Beach where potential county
boundary adjustments may occur. The City of Seal Beach is located in northwest Orange
County adjacent to the cities of Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach, and Long Beach. All four
potential boundary adjustments involve Seal Beach and Long Beach.
Seal Beach Area 1 (Figure 5.0) includes a small portion of the Long Beach Harbor and a parking
lot adjacent to a shopping center located in Long Beach and east of the San Gabriel River.
During the boundary review, Seal Beach staff stated that the current boundary presents service
delivery confusion that may be resolved if the county boundary is adjusted.
Seal Beach Area 3
This area is currently located in the City of Long Beach, east of the San Gabriel River, and
includes a small residential area (commonly known as "The Village") and a power plant owned
by the Los Angeles Department of Water Power. In the past, residents have approached the
City of Seal Beach and expressed interest in detaching from Long Beach and annexing to Seal
Beach. No application has ever been filed. Should residents file an application in the future, a
county boundary adjustment would need to occur prior to detachment and annexation.
Sentiments of current residents as well as the fate of the revenue for the power plant are
currently unknown.
OTHER POTENTIAL COUNTY BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustment of the boundary between adjacent counties is not an everyday occurrence. County
boundary adjustments have occurred throughout the state as early as 1850 with the most
recent one occurring in 1999 involving Orange and Los Angeles counties. The discussion of
potential adjustments between Orange and Los Angeles has prompted some discussions about
boundary adjustments between Orange County and both Riverside and San Diego Counties.
Staff would like to point out that the following information is very preliminary and elected
officials and staff from these counties have not participated in these discussions.
Orange/Riverside County Potential Boundary Adjustment
Recently, residents of the Rancho Carrillo community expressed interest in joining Orange
County. Rancho Carrillo (See Figure A.1) is a unique and small community consisting of large lot,
ranch-style homes located off of the Ortega Highway. Located in unincorporated Riverside
County, the area is eight miles east of the City of San Juan Capistrano (Orange County).
Surrounded by the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness and portions of the Cleveland National
Forest, this gated community includes a population of approximately 500. Residents have
stated that they patronize and utilize services provided by Orange County more than by
Riverside County. Presently the area receives municipal services from Riverside and Orange
County (Orange provides fire and emergency services through contractual arrangement with
Riverside County) and a private mutual water company. Rancho Carillo also includes private
roads which are the responsibility of property owners within the area.
Staff from the OC Board of Supervisors (Second District) and OC LAFCO have met and provided
information to residents regarding potential county boundary adjustment for the area. Future
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 §
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 § 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 § 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 § 23206).
The public hearing on the boundary change must be held jointly with the board of supervisors
of the other affected county (Govt. Code §23208). 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 § 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
§23210(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 §23233). Upon receipt of the certification of a petition, or a certified copy
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? - "Next Steps"
As mentioned earlier in the report, the authority to adjust county boundaries rests solely with
the Board of Supervisors. LAFCO does not have the authority to adjust boundaries and has
jurisdiction only over subsequent boundary changes such as an annexation or detachment.
Since it is likely that a county boundary adjustment would involve subsequent changes, a
process that includes actions of both Boards of Supervisors, cities and LAFCO is recommended.
This process proposes to explore boundary adjustments further through a collaborative process
involving representatives from the County, LAFCO, affected cities and other public agencies and
the respective communities. The initial step, however, is approval of this process by the Orange
and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for OC LAFCO staff to move forward on
exploration of the boundaries.
County Boundary Process
It is recommended that a stakeholder approach be utilized to achieve consensus on any issues
or circumstances directly or indirectly related to potential adjustments in the area. The
following provides additional details regarding the proposed process for exploration of
boundary adjustments.
1. Boundary Workshop
• Workshop conducted by OC LAFCO staff with attendees from Orange and Los
Angeles County (county, cities and other affected agencies from potential
adjustment areas). The purpose of the workshop would be to review the boundary
report with attendees and discuss process for boundary changes. Additionally,
workshop would serve to explore the interest of cities regarding adjustments
discussed in report.
• 2"d Workshop would be conducted involving stakeholders interested in developing
implementation plan for boundary adjustments.
2. Boundary Adjustments
• Presentation and recommendation to OC/LA Board of Supervisors on boundary
adjustments developed by stakeholders (workshop attendees)
• Board of Supervisors joint consideration/approval of boundary adjustments
3. OC/LA LAFCO Subsequent Boundary Actions
• OC LAFCO staff develops a timeline for subsequent boundary actions in consultation
with LA LAFCO and affected agencies.
• City Council(s) adopt initiating resolution(s) for subsequent actions
• OC LAFCO staff provides support to agencies for preparing and processing of
subsequent actions.
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study of tl>z: Couiuy of T.aa Angeles a.nd the County of Oran in the vicirriry
of this City of 1.i1 Mlir;tda and of the possibility of a change in those boundarles.
l:utxmtkh as we have: hnd similar requests from cities soutlx:rly of La Mfradn,
wa rxp;~ndc:d chi »: study to include the county bourxiary to the Ocean.
StatuEOry 1'rovitiians
Screlen=: ?.32U(1 at seq. of the C,overnment Code establish the procedures for
change in county boundaries. 'Chew changes do not come under LAFCO
rt:vic:w bt+t do r::qulrc the approval. of both boards of stq~crvfsers to bccomo
offcrtivt~. TIx: follaK~ing criteria must be met:
7. 1'hc presposc.~cl transfer of territory wrtil rust reduce the
populatiott of the n.ffccted county by more man 3 pc:rccnt.
2. 1'he aru<{ p~~o}x,=;ecl to bo t+::asferrt:d dc~s not exceed
5 pi:rccnr of the affc~ctud ccntnty.
3. 7'lic baunlary tsi tlu: proposed transfex does nt+c pass
within 5 n~ilcs of tlia county scat, except wlth the consent
of 4/5 majority of cacti hoard of supcxvisor.
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'~horc arc: sc:vc~:ral lktrc:cls of{~.;ting La Mirada in Las Angeles County
cir•I 13ucr~a Park and t'ullaxton in Orange County [rigure l]. The area that
~vutilrt lx: tran;~fcrrc;ei from t.a Mirada to Orange County is either being upgarded
as camr~~exc~ic;I or has polx:nti:~ for future development.
"t'i~o ~~sejur ar<.a is souUi of Ashgx-ove, c•ut of Stanton: and involves single-
fzi~r'ti.ly resicicntiat, with a i.a Mirada post office. Although t?range County
ai~lx:.irs to be wilting to deannex the area, the City of I.a Mirada has tittle
motivaztion to instigate such a change in that it would be a negative cost m tiie
Ctty to z~dd tic ,~ppcoxfn~.ltcly l40 homes.
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Lakewood [Figure 3J
'Chore are two lrt reels easterly of the Coyote Creek Channel affccting
l..ularwood Q..os Angeles County) and Cypress (Orange County). The area
soutficrly o[ Centralia in 1..ukewood is developed with 232 townhouse units.
'S'he City of Lakewood has diract access into this axes from Centralia and Etas
no problcttt in serving the axca.
The urea northerly of Centralia, an tanincorparatecf island, is developed
witlz single-fati~fiy ,cesidendlstl ttnitsy arn} the only access to this area is thrtxtgh
the Gity of Cypress in Orange County.
The City of l .alccwood does not appear to be interested in either deatutexing
tl~te aeea now in the city, trot in annexing the residential tract north of Centralia.
FIGURE 3
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Orange County LAl'CO
We have rcvicwved mate vial prepared by Orange County LArCO relative to
the spheres of influence for the cities of Buena Park and Cypress and the
Cypress County t'Vater 1]Istrict. In these reports, the i.ArCO staff
rexognizes that from a servlee and circulation point of vlcw, caused by the
Coyote Flood Control Channel, county transfers of territory would be apgro-
priatc. However, their adc~ptod sphcre:s arc est:~blished at the county boundary
lime.
Conclusion and Recommendation
I. b'fore than ~0 pcz-ccnt of the owners of the property involved must,
in wriring, consent m the transfer.
2. Soth boards of supervisors must consent to any boundary change.
3. Territory to be transferred must be dcannxed from the city before a
county transfer can be made. LAFC4 cannot initiate such deannexation.
4. While there may be interest from various landowners and/ox cities in
certain instances, it would seem to be beneficial m go through the
detailed lsrocess only if there could be a total bous~ary change from
La Mirada tv Long Beach.
S. Therefore, it would appear that no further action at the LApCO level
would be appxaprlatc at this time.
Status Report -Orange County and
Los Angeles County Boundary Report
City Council Staff Report
September 22, 2008
ATTACHMENT B
Orange County Board of Supervisors Agenda Staff
Report re: LAFCO Boundary Report, July 22, 2008
DS -Staff Report - 2008 LAFCO Boundary Study 5
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
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MEETING DATE:
LEGAL ENTITY TAKING ACTION:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT(S):
SUBMITTING AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:
DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON(S):
SUBJECT: LAFCO Boundary Report
Agenda Item
ASR Control 08-001591
07/22/08
Board of Supervisors
2,3,4,5
County Executive Office (Approved)
Jay Wong 834-2009
Steve Dunivent 834-3028
CEO CONCUR COUNTY COUNSEL REVIEW CLERK OF THE BOARD
Concur N/A Discussion
3 Votes Board Majority
Budgeted: N/A
Current Year Cost: N/A
Staffing Impact: No # of Positions:
Current Fiscal Year Revenue: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
Annual Cost: N/A
Sole Source: N/A
Prior Board Action: January 29, 2008
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S)
i. Receive and file the revised Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report
2. Approve LAFCO's stakeholder process in exploring potential boundary changes between Orange
and Los Angeles Counties
3. Direct staff to participate in stakeholder process
SUMMARY:
Page 1 of 3
The Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (OC LAFCO) modified its initial Orange/Los Angeles
Boundary Report, presented to the Board of Supervisors earlier this yeaz, based on feedback received. The report
identifies potential boundary changes for the following cities:..
Orange Countv
Buena. Pazk, Cypress, Fullerton, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach
*Brea is included for informational purposes only
Los Angeles Countv
itos, Hawaiian Gazdens, La Mirada, Lakewood, and Long Beach
The report proposes to explore boundary changes through a collaborative process involving representatives from Orange
County, Los Angeles County, the LAFCO for each County, affected cities and other public agencies and the respective
http://cams.ocgov.com/Web Publisher Sam/Agenda07_22 2008 files/ima.ges/A08-001591.HTM 7/24/2008
Status Report -Orange County and
Los Angeles County Boundary Report
City Council Staff Report
September 22, 2008
ATTACHMENT C
"County to fix division over boundaries" The Sun
Newspaper, July 24, 2008
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ATTACHMENT D
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Agenda
Item 55C, August 19, 2008
DS -Staff Report - 2008 LAFCO Boundary Study
AGN. NO.
MOTION BY SUPERVISOR DON KNABE
August 19, 2008
In July 2007, the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (Orange
County LAFCO) completed a municipal service review of Northwest Orange County.
This study identified service delivery and access issues related to the boundary
between the Counties of Los Angeles and Orange. Subsequently, the Orange County
LAFCO completed a more detailed report of the county boundary issues entitled
Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report dated June 30, 2008.
Following the release of the Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report, I was
- - ~ contacted by Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach who requested my - ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ -
collaboration in proposing joint county feasibility analyses of the potential for boundary
adjustments between the two counties in nine areas. The potentially affected cities in
Los Angeles County are:
La Mirada, Hawaiian Gardens, Cerritos, Lakewood and Long Beach. In addition,
one of the nine potential study areas includes an unincorporated community in
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MOTION
MOLINA
YARDSLAYSKY
KNABE
ANTONOVICH
BURKE
Los Angeles County which is east of the Los Coyotes Flood Control Channel and north
of Crescent Boulevard, adjacent to the City of Cypress in Orange County. The
potentially affected cities in Orange County include: Buena Park, Fullerton, Cypress, La
Palma, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach.
In response to Supervisors Moorlach's request,
1, THEREFORE, MOVE THAT THE BOARD: direct the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO), in collaboration with the Sheriff, the Community Development Commission and
the County Departments of Animal Care and Control, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Public
Health, Public Library, Public Works and Regional Planning to:
1. -Review the Orange/Los Angeles County Boundary Report prepared by the
Orange County LAFCO;
2. Prepare a report to the Board that describes the process for a county boundary
change;
3. Working with the Orange County CEO's office develop a work plan and timeline
to conduct a feasibility study of the areas identified in the Orange/Los Angeles
County Boundary Report which plan shall identify the service and financial
impacts of each potential boundary change on Los Angeles County and its cities;
and provide an outreach program to solicit participation and input from affected
cities, unincorporated communities and other stakeholders; and
4. Provide a status report to the Board within 90 days.
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