LAFCo
DRAFT MINUTES
December 4, 2002
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Vern Cooney, Roy Curless, Virginia Graziani, Richard "Bud" Leonard, Marty McClelland, Roger Rodoni , & Bill Strickland
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Bonnie Neely
STAFF PRESENT:
Kirk Gothier, Staff; Carolyn Ruth, Counsel; Sharyn Lodes, Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisor's Chambers, County Courthouse, Chairman McClelland presiding.
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- GUIDELINES FOR PROVISION OF NEW AND EXTENDED SERVICES
Kirk Gothier, LAFCo staff, reiterated the changes proposed September 25th. A summary of the research done concerning questions by the City of Fortuna was given. The conclusion by Staff recommended no other exemptions be added to the document.
The Public Hearing was opened.
No one spoke before the Commission.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Staff and Commission discussed further specific changes. Finding 1, point 3: change "legislative body" to "City Council or Board of Directors." Finding 2, point 3: change "using an alternative service provider" to "using another alternative." The Commission wanted to know if Staff had a definition for "qualified professional." No specific definition was being used at this time. The Commission asked to hear the follow-up on the appeal process of a denial of service from the service provider. Staff and Commission consensus determined there is no appeal process.
THE MOTION WAS MADE (Rodoni/Curless) to approve the Guidelines for Provision of New and Extended Services.
THE MOTION PASSED 5-0 WITH A ROLL CALL VOTE. Alternates Strickland & Graziani present, but not voting.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 25, 2002
THE MOTION WAS MADE (Curless/Leonard) to approve the Minutes from the May 22, 2002 meeting as amended.
THE MOTION PASSED 6-0-1. Rodoni abstained.
- PUBLIC HEARINGS:
- NEW BUSINESS:
- BUDGET PROGRESS REPORT
Kirk Gothier summarized the Master Service Elements progress. He discussed the General Plan Update reports and their help in preparing the Municipal Service Reviews and Spheres of Influence updates. The GIS mapping tool will be a help too. He gave a brief progress report of the grant-funded program for a Master Fire Plan. A grant was secured to help pay for preparation of Municipal Service Reviews for specific outlying districts. A grant has also been secured for a traffic study. Full cost recovery fees have been received from Palmer Creek CSD and the Veterans Memorial District. Hydesville Water District has submitted an application to be heard at your January meeting.
Staff and Commission discussed the GIS maps regarding colorblindness, copy capabilities and digital file size.
- FRAMEWORK FOR SPHERES OF INFLUENCE REPORT
Kirk Gothier reviewed the draft report with the Commission. The report format was accepted by the Commission. An urban limit line should be added to the proposed map for each district when applicable. The Commission would like the reports for non-expandable districts to remain simple.
- CORRESPONDENCE
Kirk Gothier stated all districts and cities have received a copy of the Municipal Service Review Guidelines Final Draft. The nine determinations have been used in developing the Master Service Plan. Staff was not aware of any further legislation in Sacramento. The CALAFCO newsletter was mentioned.
- PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Alan Bongio explained the problem he is having getting water to his project near Drake Hill Road and Airport Road in the Fortuna area. He has paid City of Fortuna fees, but has been informed the City cannot implement the request.
Chairman McClelland explained the history of the on-going problem. It's our understanding there is a map of the Campton Heights Water Company, it has been requested several times and not provided. Mr. Bongio should work with the City for help in resolving the problem. Mr. Gothier was instructed to call the City planner about the guidelines for extending service. County Counsel requested written documentation on the City's service policy.
- ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
