Kirk Gothier gave the staff report on Senate Bill 1049.
Staff and Commission discussed the draft letter and litigation action being pursued at the state level and in other counties.
THE MOTION WAS MADE (Neely/Cooney) to forward the letter as drafted to the State Legislature and Governor with copies going to all other LAFCo agencies.
THE MOTION PASSED VOTE 7-0.
Kirk Gothier gave a brief staff report about the inconsistencies of extending services outside Fortuna city limits and the issue presented by Campton Heights services.
Carolyn Ruth reviewed past correspondence and history with the City of Fortuna and proposes a meeting with staff and City personnel to expedite the matter.
Duane Rigge, Fortuna City Manager, submitted a letter from the City attorney which proposed an exemption from LAFCo procedures.
Travis Schneider, 990 West Waterfront Drive, Eureka, presented a Planning Division staff report given to the Planning Commission declaring public water will be supplied for his project in the Campton Heights area. Mr. Schneider would like this affirmed.
Kevin McKenny, no address given, summarized the mentioning of Campton Heights water company in various County documents, discussed the State law, and believes LAFCo should not be concerned about this issue.
Alan Bongio, 4287 Walnut Drive, Eureka, wants this water issue resolved.
Tina Christensen, 1483 Faye Avenue, Samoa, states this issue is unfair to the property owners having purchased property in good faith expecting water to be supplied by the City of Fortuna.
Staff, Commission, Mr. Rigge, Mr. McKenny, and Mr. Bongio discussed the issue history, the definition of extending services (any lateral off the main), the intent of the State law, and the need for a blanket application even though the City doesn't want to annex any property at this time. The consensus is there is a need for an application for an exemption.
THE MOTION WAS MADE (Neely/Shelton) to direct staff to meet with the Fortuna City staff and counsel, and to notice a public hearing upon receiving an application.
THE MOTION PASSED VOTE 7-0.
- PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY, DISTRICT AND PUBLIC LAFCO MEMBERS BY MAY OF 2004
Kirk Gothier gave a synopsis of the selection procedures.
Chairman McClelland asked for volunteers.
THE MOTION WAS MADE (Neely/Cooney) to appoint Supervisor Neely and Commissioners Leonard and Shelton to serve on the Select a Public Member committee.
THE MOTION PASSED VOTE 7-0.
- BUDGET PROGRESS REPORT
Kirk Gothier gave a budget report.
BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR, budget progress report was received.
- DRAFT FIRE DISTRICT MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEWS
Kirk Gothier gave a short report on the progress of the Municipal Service Reviews. Draft documents for the smaller districts should be ready by the end of June, 2004. The larger districts will take at least two years.
Chief White, Arcata FPD, expressed the need for structure in some fire areas.
Kevin O'Neill, HC Fire Safe Council Chair, gave a Power Point presentation concerning the lightning fires in 2003 at the end of the Public Appearances.
Staff and Commission discussed the timeline and it was suggested SRAs should be shown on the maps.
BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR, the Municipal Service Review report was received.
- HUMBOLDT COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE SCHEDULE & STATE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF SPHERE OF INFLUENCE REPORTS
Kirk Gothier gave a short report on the progress of the General Plan Update and the completion of the Sphere of Influence reports.
Staff and Commission discussed public review strategies for selecting the preferred plan for updating the General Plan.
BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR, the County General Plan Update report was received.
