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Honorable Commissioners of the Local Agency Formation Commission January 5, 1978 Page 2 that all of the applicable criteria have been met, and documentation be in suf- ficient detail to make a persuasive case. Other required information is a "plan for providing municipal services" which is mandated in MORGA. The State law requires the following be submitted by the applicant: Enumeration and description of services which will be extended to the affected territory, including timetable. • Level and range of such services. • Feasibility of extending such services. • Improvement requirements imposed by annexing city. • Financing plans for these services. • Any other data requested by LAFCo. This and other relevant information should be developed by the city in sufficient detail to enable the Commission to determine the city's cabability to provide ser- vices in a timely, financially feasible manner. In fact, the -more "controversial" the proposal, the broader the case for annexation should be. Another proposal policy is that the territory be pre -zoned, unless the city can make a good case why it is not appropriate at this time. This requirement forces the city to be specific regarding land use and also requires the city to be the "lead agency" for environmental assessment proceedings. A last minimum requirement is evidence that the city has had adequate communication with the residents and landowners in the territory prior to LAFCo consideration to assure full understanding of the proposal. In fact, a public hearing by the appli- cant or affected city would be advisable. At a minimum, the details and rationale for the annexation should be adequately explained to the affected parties prior to LAFCo consideration. In summary, following are the recommended interim and preliminary policies/pro- cedures for the island annexation law: o Submittal of adequate justification and rationale for the Commission to make the required findings, including the "plan for services." a Pre -zoning of the territory. • Sufficient meetings and/or communications in advance of LAFCo consideration with the affected residents and owners to assure full knowledge of the proposal.