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6.2.A. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the Cit Mana er September 9, 2013 SUBJECT Water Connection and Service — 740 Lakemead Way, in unincorporated San Mateo County, CA RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution with a request to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for extension of water services outside jurisdictional boundaries to 740 Lakemead Way, in unincorporated San Mateo County, pursuant to Government Code Section 56133. BACKGROUND The property owner of 740 Lakemead Way (APN 068-092-110) wishes to construct a new single family residence on the vacant parcel. The parcel is located in the unincorporated part of San Mateo County, outside of Redwood City's jurisdictional boundaries, but is within the City's sphere of influence and water service area; therefore it is eligible to receive water service by the City. The owner of the parcel has applied to the County of San Mateo for a building permit to construct the proposed residence. As a condition of approval, the County requires the property owner to secure a new water connection and service from the City of Redwood City. The City must receive LAFCO approval to provide water service from the 6-inch water main that currently exists along the frontage of 740 Lakemead Way. ANALYSIS Council policy is to not expand the City's water service area to minimize the impact of increased operating and maintenance costs, as well as potential long-term demands on the City's water supply. Consequently, properties that are located outside of Redwood City's water service area and are being served by other water purveyors or are within other water purveyors' service area cannot be served by Redwood City. However, as mentioned above, this property is within the City's water service area. In addition, the inclusion of this residential connection is not anticipated to have any significant impact on the City's total water allotment. Therefore, staff recommends that the City request LAFCO's approval to extend water service outside the City's jurisdictional boundaries to 740 Lakemead Way pursuant to Government Code Section 56133. LAFCO requires Council's authorization, by resolution, of requests made for new services. The water service connection proposed for the single family residence at 740 Lakemead Way is subject to the following conditions and fees: