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RSN Sphere of Influence:
On June 9, 2010, the unincorporated communities of Coto de Caza, Las Flores, Wagon Wheel, and Stonecliff, were voted into the Rancho Santa Margarita “Sphere of Influence”. The Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission, (LAFCO) took this action. LAFCO is required to review the Spheres of Influence for each local government within the County, and enact policies designed to promote the logical and orderly development of areas within the sphere.
What does all this mean to our residents, right now? Probably nothing. Will this affect how we live our everyday lives in 2010/2011? No. The effect on our lives will most certainly be felt if these communities are ever annexed, (officially made part of the City of Rancho Santa Margarita). Your City Council voted unanimously to oppose any future annexation. Each City Council Member explained their positions, and those statements are all part of the public record.
Annexation cannot take place without an agreement between the City and County of Orange. Any agreement would need at least three “yes” votes from Rancho City Council members. Right now, there are no petitions on file to start the annexation process.
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With the Sphere of Influence change, there might be some opportunities to provide services to those communities. Currently our City staff is researching this issue.
Community Events:
The Summer Concerts were well attended, and seemed to provide some very enjoyable Sunday evenings.
Unfortunately, the Healthy Community Expo and 5k Fun Run/Walk will not take place this year, due to budget cuts. Hopefully it will be back in 2011.
The City of Rancho Santa Margarita welcomes the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines to City Hall on Saturday, September 11th, from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. The Marines will be invading City Hall parking lot with vehicles and assorted weapon systems organic to an Infantry Battalion for the public to view. Local Boy and Girl Scout troops will present a flag ceremony at noon as we remember the victims of the tragedy on September 11, 2001, and honor the men and women who serve our country to protect our freedoms. Always remember. Never forget.
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