AgdaPkt 2015-04-27 Interview and Joint SA and PFA

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7.3.C. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager April 27, 2015 SUBJECT Water Connection and Service — Proposed single family residence at a vacant lot APN 057-031-180 on Cordilleras Road, in unincorporated San Mateo County RECOMMENDATION Confirm determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA and adopt a resolution requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to extend water services outside jurisdictional boundaries to a proposed single family residence at APN 057-031- 180 on Cordilleras Road, in unincorporated San Mateo County, CA (address number not available at this time), pursuant to Government Code Section 56133. BACKGROUND The subject property, located on Cordilleras Road (APN 057-031-180), is currently undeveloped. The parcel is located outside Redwood City's jurisdictional boundaries, but is within the city's sphere of influence and water service area. Redwood City Water owns a 6 inch water main along the frontage of the property. The parcel does not have a water service connection. The owner of the parcel has applied to the County of San Mateo for a building permit to construct a new single family residence. San Mateo County Building Department requires the property owner to secure a new water connection and service from the City of Redwood City to serve the proposed residence. In order to provide water service to this property, the City must receive LAFCO approval to provide water service. The attached resolution would provide the formal request to LAFCO necessary to complete this process. 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 APN 057-031-180 on Cordilleras Road, pursuant to Government Code Section 56133. The water service connection proposed for the new single family residence is subject to the following conditions and fees: 1. LAFCO approval of the application for the proposed water service connection; 2. Property owner's payment of LAFCO fees;