AgdaPkt 2015-02-23 Joint SA and PFA

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7.1.B. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager February 23, 2015 SUBJECT Water Connection and Service — 862 Sweeney Avenue (APN 054-083-170), in unincorporated San Mateo County, CA RECOMMENDATION Confirm determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). Approve, by resolution, a request to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for extension of water services outside jurisdictional boundaries to 862 Sweeney Avenue, in unincorporated San Mateo County, pursuant to Government Code Section 56133. BACKGROUND The property at 862 Sweeney Avenue (APN 054-083-170) is developed with an existing warehouse. The parcel is located outside Redwood City's jurisdictional boundaries, but is within the City's sphere of influence and water service boundaries. The property owner has applied to San Mateo County Building Department to obtain a building permit. During the review process, it was discovered that the property does not have a water service and that is been served by the contiguous property on the back lot, at 865 Douglas Avenue, that belongs to the same owner. Therefore, in order to obtain self- sufficiency, and legalize the buildings in the subject parcel, San Mateo County Building Department required the owner to obtain a new water connection from Redwood City Water. The existing water main along the frontage of the property is 8 inch in diameter and therefore is of adequate size to serve the property. ANALYSIS The extension of water service outside jurisdictional boundaries is not a frequent occurrence. The occasional addition of a residential connection is not anticipated to have any significant impact on the city's total water allotment. LAFCO requires Council's authorization, by resolution, of requests made for new services. Staff recommends that the City request LAFCO's approval to extend water service outside jurisdictional boundaries to 862 Sweeney Avenue pursuant to Government Code Section 56133. The proposed service extension is subject to the following conditions and fees: 1. LAFCO approval of the application for the proposed water service connection.