19.04.130: PLANNING TO MINIMIZE ADVERSE IMPACTS TO THE CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AREA:
   A.   The city shall forthwith initiate a planning process leading to the development and adoption of a plan for the ultimate development of the city's sphere of influence area. Until such plan is adopted by the city, the city shall not, unless compelled by law to do so, initiate or approve any annexations to the city. Upon adoption of the plan required by this section, the city may initiate and/or approve annexations consistent with the plan.
   B.   The city's plan for sphere of influence area shall meet, at minimum, all of the following criteria:
      1.   The plan shall extend, at minimum, the provisions of proposition R and of measure N to the sphere of influence area;
      2.   The plan shall identify and make provision to protect sensitive wildlife, open space, and agricultural lands;
      3.   The process leading to adoption of the plan and its implementation shall include residents of the sphere of influence area and shall include notice and public hearing; and
      4.   The plan shall require that upon annexation, new development in the sphere of influence area shall pay all costs of providing public services and urban infrastructure to such development. (§ 4 of measure N, passed by voters 11-3-1987: § 13 of proposition R, passed by voters 11-7-1978)