TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: HYE JIN LEE, PE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT
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Sewer Policy for the Sphere of Influence and Out-of-Boundary Service Agreements Evaluation.
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RECOMMENDATION
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This study session will provide an overview of the City's current Sewer Policy for the Sphere of Influence, including the process for evaluating Out-of-Boundary Service Agreements. Additionally, proposed policy changes will be discussed. No formal action is required.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above furthers the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Positive City Image
* Superior Customer Service
* Responsible Long-Range Planning
* Exemplary Leadership
* Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
BACKGROUND
The Sphere of Influence (SOI) is a planning boundary established by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to define areas where the City is expected to extend its influence over land use, public services, and future development. Within the SOI, the City of Chino serves as the sole sewer service provider.
Over the years, the City's approach to sewer connections and annexation has evolved through various policy amendments to balance long-term planning objectives with property owners' needs:
* Resolution No. 2006-028 - Allowed sewer connections without annexation, provided property owners executed an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
* Resolution No. 2018-009 - Required mandatory annexation for all sewer connections, with no exceptions.
* Resolution No. 2020-060 - Reinstated the option for sewer connections without annexation, subject to an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
* Resolution No. 2022-041 - Introduced greater flexibility for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
While these...
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