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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2009-04-13 #IAGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: April 13, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: David Carmany, City Manager FROM: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services SUBJECT: COMMENT LETTER TO LOCAL AREA FORMATION COMMISSION RE: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATES AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW RECONFIRMATIONS - CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, AND THE SUNSET BEACH SANITARY DISTRICT SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize Mayor to execute comment letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission of Orange County regarding requested "Sphere of Influence and Municipal Service Review Reconfirmations" for the City of Los Alamitos, the City of Huntington Beach, and the Sunset Beach Sanitary District. Receive and File Staff Report. BACKGROUND: The Local Agency Formation Commission of Orange County ( "LAFCO ") has distributed "Sphere of Influence and Municipal Service Review Reconfirmations" for the City of Los Alamitos, the City of Huntington Beach, and the Sunset Beach Sanitary District and is requesting that any commenting agencies to "Please submit any comments on the proposed ... SOI Update and MSR reconfirmation to LAFCO staff by no later than April 17, 2009' for the City of Los Alamitos matter and by April 30 for the City of Huntington Beach and Sunset Beach Sanitary District matters. A copy of the letters from LAFCO regarding each of the referenced matters is provided as Attachment 2 for review by the City Council in considering this matter. As indicated in the attached LAFCO letters, these matters are scheduled to be considered in either May or July 2009. As part of the LAFCO reviews in 2005, and 2006, the City Manager or City Council stated concurrence by letters on August 5, 2005, September 8, 2005, February 27, 2006, June 26, 2006, and October 13, 2008, that the City of Seal Agenda Item I Page 2 Beach sphere of influence be reaffirmed as coterminous with the City's existing jurisdictional boundaries. On October 13, 2008 the City Council considered the re- confirmation of the City of Seal Beach Sphere of Influence, and that staff report indicated "Should the Rossmoor incorporation effort fail and the residents there or in Sunset Beach express interest in annexing, the Council may wish to provide clarification to Staff regarding its position that the City of Seal Beach sphere of influence be reaffirmed as coterminous with the City's existing jurisdictional boundaries." In November of 2008, the residents of Rossmoor voted not to incorporate. Staff has prepared a comment letter to LAFCO regarding the issue of sphere of influences for the City of Seal Beach. FISCAL IMPACT: No impact on City. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to execute comment letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission of Orange County regarding requested "Sphere of Influence and Municipal Service Review Reconfirmations" for the City of Los Alamitos, the City of Huntington Beach, and the Sunset Beach Sanitary District. Receive and File Staff Report. SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED: ee Whittenberg Director of Development Se7es Attachments: (3) A. Draft Letter B. March 26, 2009 Letter C. Previous letter from City David Carmany City Manager Approval of Response Letter to LAFCO re: Sphere of Influence Updates and Municipal Service Review Reconfirmations — City of Los Alamitos, City of Huntington Beach, and Sunset Beach Sanitary District City Council Staff Report April 13, 2009 ATTACHMENT 1 DRAFT RESPONSE LETTER TO LAFCO RE: REQUESTED "SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATES AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW RECONFIRMATIONS" FOR THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, AND THE SUNSET BEACH SANITARY DISTRICT April 13, 2009 Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission Attn: Bob Aldrich 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 235 Santa Ana, CA 92701 SUBJECT: "SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATES AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW RECONFIRMATIONS" FOR THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, AND THE SUNSET BEACH SANITARY DISTRICT Dear Mr. Aldrich: Thank you for the opportunity to review the Municipal Services Reconfiguration report. Enhancement of an attractive, sustainable, community and positive image for the City of Seal Beach is goal that all of our residents share. Should the residents of Rossmoor and /or Sunset Beach express an interest in joining the City of Seal Beach, the City would be amenable to a discussion regarding this issue and any required amendments to the sphere of influence. Any decision to annex these areas would follow discussions with the affected residents and a full review of municipal services including fiscal impacts. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact our City Manager, Mr. David Carmany, at (562) 431 -2527, extension 1300, or by e-mail at dcarmanv@ci.seal - beach.ca.us. In addition, if you have questions of Mr. Lee Whittenberg, our Director of Development Services, he can be reached at (562) 431 -2527, extension 1313, or by e-mail at Iwhittenberg @ci .seal - beach.ca.us. Sincerely, Gordon Shanks, Mayor City of Seal Beach Approval of Response Letter to LAFCO re: Sphere of Influence Updates and Municipal Service Review Reconfirmations — City of Los Alamitos, City of Huntington Beach, and Sunset Beach Sanitary District City Council Staff Report April 13, 2009 ATTACHMENT 2 LAFCO LETTERS DATED MARCH 26, 2009 RE: "SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATES AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW RECONFIRMATIONS" FOR THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, AND THE SUNSET BEACH SANITARY DISTRICT CHAIR SUSAN WILSON Representative of General Public VICE CHAIR PETER HERZOG Courxilmember City of take Forest CHERYL BROTHERS Councilmember City of Fountain Valley BILL CAMPBELL X JOHN MOORLACH Su ervaor Y ° District ARLENE SCHAF'ER Director Costa Mesa Sanitary District JOHN WrniERS Director Irvine Ranch Water D!strict ALTERNATE PAT BATES VS5uperv8or District ALTERNATE PATSY MARSHALL. Counclmember City of Buena Park ALTERNATE RHONDA MCCUNE Representative of General Public ALTERNATE CHARLEY WILSON Director Santa Margarita Water District JOYCE CROS HWAtTE Fxecuttve Officer LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ORANGE COUNTY March 26, 2009 TO: Distribution FROM: Joyce Crosthwaite, Executive Officer Bob Aldrich, Assistant Executive Officer SUBJECT: Sphere of Influence Update for City of Los Alamitos (SOI 09 -02) and Municipal Service Review Reconfirmation (MSR 09 -01) LAFCO has initiated a review of the City of Los Alamitos Sphere of Influence. Spheres of influence are established by LAFCO to identify the future boundaries and service areas of cities and special districts. In addition, LAFCO will consider a reconfirmation of the Municipal Service Review completed for the City of Los Alamitos in March 2005. Please submit any comments on the proposed City of Los Alamitos SOI update and MSR reconfirmation to LAFCO staff by no later than April 17, 2009. Background In accordance with Government Code Section 56425 and the LAFCO Sphere of Influence policy, LAFCO is required to review an agency's Sphere of Influence at least once every five years in conjunction with conducting Municipal Service Reviews. LAFCO is required to establish an SOI to identify probable future boundaries and service areas of all cities and special districts. A map of the City's current Sphere of Influence and the March 2005 MSR Statement of Determinations are included as Attachments A and B, respectively, for your reference. The City's current SOI includes the unincorporated community of Rossmoor. Your specific comments may address, but should not be limited to, the following: • Does the SOI accurately reflect the logical service boundary for this agency in the next 10 to 15 years? • Are there adjustments to the SOI that are warranted given future development, service demands and/or operation constraints? • Are there unincorporated islands of territory that should be included or removed from this agency's sphere? 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 235, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 834-2556 • FAX (714) 834 -2643 http / /www.oclafco.org Location The City of Los Alamitos is located in northwest Orange County, north of the City of Seal Beach, west of the Cities of Garden Grove and Cypress, and north of the unincorporated community of Rossmoor. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), LAFCO, as lead agency under CEQA, is responsible for conducting an initial study to address the environmental impacts of the project. The proposal is scheduled for LAFCO consideration at the Commission's May 13, 2009 meeting. Please submit all comments regarding this proposal to Bob Aldrich, Assistant Executive Officer, no later than April 17, 2009. Comments may be submitted in writing or by email at baldrich @oclafco.ors. Bob can also be reached by phone at (714) 834 -2556. Attachments: Attachment A: Current City of Los Alamitos SOI Map Attachment B: MSR Determinations (March 2005) Distribution: City of Los Alamitos/Nita McKay City of Seal Beach/David Carmany City of Cypress/John Bahorsld City of Garden Grove/Matthew Fertal Golden State Water/Lonnie Curtis Rossmoor Community Service District/Henry Taboada Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Sewer District/Susan Bell County of Orange/CEO /Steven Dunivent County of Orange/CEO /Jay Wong County of OrangetVd District County of Orange/RDMD /Alicia Campbell OCFA/Michele Hernandez OCDE/Judy Bolton OCSD /Chris Visconti CHP /Jay Gentile ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION Municipal Sen-ice Review Report for W Los Alamitos / Seal Beach / Rossmoorr / Sunset Beach (M SR 03 -28) Matrh 9, 2005 Growth and Population Projections Infrastructure Needs or Constraints and Opportunities Opportunities for Cost Avoidance ai Shared Facilities, BI; Management Efficiencies for Rate Government Structure Options Local Accountability and Governance Executive Summary & MSR Determinations L7The City of Los Alamitos is nearly 100% built out. The current population is 12,340 and projected to be 13,490 by year 2020. The extension of infrastructure and services is to be minimal. However, future reuse of the 1,400 -acre US Joint Forces Training Center, which was not addressed in the service review report, would have a si nificant Im act on the a en Water is provided to the City by Southern California Water Company. Sewer service Is Provided by the Rossmoor /Los Alamitos Sewer District. The City is 17 acres short of meeting its General Plan goal of 2.5 acres per 1,000 residents. No significant infrastructure issues were noted. 7,However, ues and expenses for the past years remained constant. he City may be challenged by ervice costs to maintain existing level of Cit services in the future. The City contracts with private companies for various services and Is a member of a joint powers authority (WESTCOM) for police dispatch services. The City may benefit from exploring shared services and /or joint use of facilities for police, animal control, sewer and Park and recreation services. No significant issues regarding rate restructurin were noted. The costs and efficlency of providing services could potentially be improved through some form of reorganization with other agencies. All possibilities need to be objectively analyzed including, but not limited to, concepts set forth on Page 77 of the MSR No significant issues regarding I accountability were nntPri -3- March 26, 2009 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ORANGE COUNTY CHAIR TO: Distribution SUSAN WILSON General Public respectively, for your reference. Representative of o ON Director General Public FROM: Joyce Crosthwaite, Executive Officer VICECHAIR Bob Aldrich, Assistant Executive Officer PETER HERZOG CounciLmember City of Lake Forest SUBJECT: Sphere of Influence Update for the City of Huntington Beach (SOI 09 -04) and Municipal Service CHERYL BROTHERS Councilmember Review Reconfirmation (MSR 09 -03) City of Fountain Valey BILL CAMPBELL LAFCO has initiated a review of the sphere of influence boundary for the 3�'Pa Mc City of Huntington Beach. Spheres of influence are established by LAFCO to identify the future boundaries and service areas of cities and special JOHN MOORLACH districts. In addition, LAFCO will consider a reconfirmation of the Sao �n Municipal Service Review completed for the City of Huntington Beach in March 2006. Please submit any comments on the proposed City of D for SCRAPER Huntington Beach SOI update and MSR reconfirmation to LAFCO staff co=° Mesa Sanitary District by no later than April 30, 2009. JOHN WITHERS Director Imne Ranch Water District Background In accordance with Government Code Section 56425 and the LAFCO ALTERNATE PAT BATES Sphere of Influence Policy, LAFCO is required to review an agency's 5� owe Sphere of Influence (SOI) at least once every five years in conjunction with conducting Municipal Service Reviews. LAFCO is required to establish a ALTERNATE ,SHAL1. SOI to identify probable future boundaries and service areas of all cities Counclmember and special districts. City of Buena Park p ALTERNATE A map of the City's current Sphere of Influence and the March 2006 MSR RHONDA MCCUNE Representative of Statement of Determinations are included as Attachments A and B. General Public respectively, for your reference. ALTERNATE o ON Director Your specific comments may address, but should not be limited to, the Santa Margarita Wa[er District following: JOYCE cROS- rHwAtTE Executive orrcer . Does the SOI accurately reflect the logical service boundary for this agency in the next 10 to 15 years? • Are there adjustments to the SOI that are warranted given future development, service demands and /or operational constraints? 12 CMc Center Plaza, Room 235, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 834 -2556 • FAX (714) 834 -2643 http: / /Www.oclafco.org • Are there unincorporated islands of territory that should be included or removed from this agency's sphere? Location The City of Huntington Beach is largely surrounded on all sides by other incorporated cities in Orange County and the Pacific Ocean. To the east, along the Santa Ana River, are the cities of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa; to the east and north are the cities of Fountain Valley and Westminster; to the north is the City of Seal Beach; and to the west and northwest are the unincorporated community of Sunset Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Huntington Beach is a full service city providing its residents with police, fire, water, local sewer, street repair /maintenance, planning /land use, redevelopment and parks and recreation services. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), LAFCO, as lead agency under CEQA, is responsible for conducting an initial study to address the environmental impacts of the project. Tuning This proposal is tentatively scheduled for LAFCO consideration at the Commission's May 13, 2009 meeting; however, staff will be recommending that consideration of the City's SOI be continued to the Commission's July 8, 2009 meeting. Please submit all comments regarding this proposal to Bob Aldrich, Assistant Executive Officer, no later than April 10, 2009. Comments may be submitted in writing or by email at baldrich ®oclafco.org. Bob can also be reached by phone at (714) 834 -2556. Attachments: Attachment A: Current City of Huntington Beach SOI Map Attachment B: MSR Determinations (March 2006) Distribution: City of Huntington Beach /Fred Wilson City of Costa Mesa /Allan Roeder City of Fountain Valley /Ray Kromer City of Newport Beach /Homer Bludau City of Seal Beach /David Carmany City of Westminster /Ray Silver Orange County Sanitation District /Jim Ruth Sunset Beach Sanitary District /John Woods Sunset Beach Community Association /Greg Griffin County of Orange /CEO /Steve Dunivent County of Orange /CEO /Jay Wong County of Orange /CEO /Marian Beacham County of Orange /Board of Supervisors /2nd District County of Orange /OC Public Works /Alicia Campbell County Committee on School District Organization /Judy Bolton California Highway Patrol /Sgt. Jay Gentile OCFA /Michele Hernandez Golden State Water Company /Lonnie Curtis OCSD /Chris Visconti SERVICE REVIEW DETERMINATIONS - CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 1) Infrastructure Needs and Deficiencies The City of Huntington Beach's General Plan addresses the issues of growth, development and the demand for services to ensure that the city's service infrastructures are sufficient in providing quality level of services to its residents. Additionally, the city adopts an annual budget and a 5 -year capital improvement program (CIP) to ensure that service levels are maintained or improved and that the C1P is adequately funded. Like other municipalities of similar age, there are deferred maintenance issues with a backlog of infrastructure needs not met with adequate funding. 2) Growth and Population Pro 'ec� tions The City of Huntington Beach is projected to experience an increase of approximately 19,000 residents by the year 2020. 3) Financing Constraints and Opportunities The City of Huntington Beach uses an annual budget process that allows for mid -year adjustments when necessary. The impact of the local revenues shift to the State from the City of Huntington Beach, like all cities in Orange County and California, will result in reductions in city revenues. As well, the city's revenue has been impacted by the recent court ruling to disallow the charging of a franchise fee (in -lieu) from one of the enterprise funds. Despite these challenges, the city's proposed FY 2005 -2006 represents a commitment from city council and city staff to decrease expenditures without a visible loss in service to the public. 4) Cost Avoidance Opportunities The City of Huntington Beach is a full- service city. The city currently provides municipal services that include building and planning, redevelopment, fire, police, library, parks and recreation, and public works (including water, sewer, and storm drainage). The city currently contracts with the County of Orange for animal control services and a private contractor for solid waste collection and recycling. No significant issues were identified. 5) Opportunities for Shared Facilities The City of Huntington Beach participates in the sharing of facilities and services by providing staffing assistance for emergency services to adjacent and other agencies through mutual agreement. As one of its budget goals, the city has committed to maximizing the available cost sharing opportunities with other levels of government (Federal and State). No significant issues were noted. Statement of Determinations, City of Huntington Beach (MSR 06 -01) 6) Opportunities for Rate Restructuring No issues regarding rate restructuring currently apply to the City of Huntington Beach. 7) Government Structure Options The City of Huntington Beach's Sphere of Influence includes approximately 28 square miles of city jurisdictional boundaries and around 1,600 acres of unincorporated territory. Originally adopted in 1973, the City's sphere has for the most part remained unchanged. With a pending annexation of Bolsa Chica , it is expected that the majority of the unincorporated area will become a part of the city limits. The city has not expressed interest in annexing the 41 -acre unincorporated area located in the northeastern section of the city; this area should remain in the City of Huntington Beach's sphere until completion of the MSR and sphere for the adjacent City of Westminster. Sunset Beach is bordered by the City of Huntington Beach on the north, south, and east. The city directly and indirectly provides services to the community. The only other city that could potentially provide services to Sunset Beach is the City of Seal Beach that borders the northern tip of Sunset Beach at that gated entrance to Seal Beach's Surfside residential community. Surfside, however, is physically separated from the main portion of the City of Seal Beach by the Los Alamitos Bay, and is difficult at times for even the City of Seal Beach to serve. In discussions with the City of Seal Beach staff, they have expressed no interest in the future annexation of Sunset Beach. The unincorporated community of Sunset Beach will likely face significant land use changes and fiscal challenges in the next 15 to 20 years under its existing governance structure. Staff recommends that the City's sphere of influence be amended to include Sunset Beach to encourage the most efficient provision of municipal level services if requested by the community. 8) Evaluation of Management Efficiencies No significant issues were noted to the City of Huntington Beach. 9) Local Accountability and Governance The City of Huntington Beach provides a strong outreach effort to the community through city council meetings (also televised live through local cable), website, and the Pubic Information Office (PIO), which serves as a vital communication link between city representatives and the Huntington Beach community. The PIO keeps residents informed of city services, programs, recreational activities and opportunities. Statement of Determinations, City of Huntington Beach (MSR 06 -01) March 26, 2009 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ORANGE COUNTY CHAIR TO: Distribution SUSAN WILSON Sunset Beach Sanitary District. Spheres of influence are established by Representative of LAFCO to identify the future boundaries and service areas of cities and n General Public FROM: Joyce Crosthwaite, Executive Officer VICECHAIR District in March 2005. Please submit comments on the proposed Sunset Bob Aldrich, Assistant Executive Officer PETER HERZOG staff by no later than April 30, 2009. Councilmember Director Irvine Ranch Water District Cry of lake Forest SUBJECT: Sphere of Influence Update for the Sunset Beach Sanitary ALTERNATE PAT BATES Sphere of Influence Policy, LAFCO is required to review an agency's District (SOI 09 -06) and Municipal Service Review CHERYL BROTHERS Counclmember Reconfirmation (MSR 09 -05) Ory of Fountain Valley LAFCO received and filed the MSR for the Sunset Beach Sanitary District. Gy o IuebPl Buena Park BILL CAMPBELL ery VeNiso District LAFCO has initiated a review of the sphere of influence boundary for the Sunset Beach Sanitary District. Spheres of influence are established by JOHN MOORLACH LAFCO to identify the future boundaries and service areas of cities and n special districts. In addition, LAFCO will consider a reconfirmation of the Municipal Service Review completed for the Sunset Beach Sanitary ARLENE SCRAPER Director District in March 2005. Please submit comments on the proposed Sunset `°ta"'esa Sanitary District Beach Sanitary District SOI update and MSR reconfirmation to LAFCO staff by no later than April 30, 2009. JOHN WITHERS Director Irvine Ranch Water District Background In accordance with Government Code Section 56425 and the LAFCO ALTERNATE PAT BATES Sphere of Influence Policy, LAFCO is required to review an agency's Supervsor 5P1 Distritt Sphere of Influence (SOI) at least once every five years in conjunction with conducting Municipal Service Reviews (MSRs). On March 9, 2005, PA;SYA MARSHALL LAFCO received and filed the MSR for the Sunset Beach Sanitary District. Gy o IuebPl Buena Park One year later, on March 8, 2006, LAFCO reviewed the District's sphere of influence and adopted a "coterminous" SOI for the District. At LAFCO's ALTERNATE RHONDA MCCUNE 2008 Strategic Planning ession, the Commission directed staff to once O" g Representative of again review the Sunset Beach Sanitary District SOI and include the General Public update within the agency's 2009 work program. ALTERNATE CHARLEY WILSON Director Comments Sanra Margarita Water District Your specific comments may address, but should not be limited to, the following: JOYCE CROS - IWAITE Executive Officer • Does the SOI accurately reflect the logical service boundary for this agency in the next 15 to 20 years? 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 235, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 834 -2556 • FAX (714) 834 -2643 http: / /www.oclafco.org • Are there adjustments to the SOI that are warranted given future development, service demands and /or operation constraints? • Is there territory that should be added or deleted from this agency's sphere? Location The Sunset Beach Sanitary District provides sewer and refuse collection services to the unincorporated community of Sunset Beach and portions of the Cities of Seal Beach (Surfside) and Huntington Beach. A map of the agency's current sphere boundary is included as Exhibit A. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), LAFCO, as lead agency under CEQA, is responsible for conducting an initial study to address the environmental impacts of the project. Timing This proposal is tentatively scheduled for LAFCO consideration at the Commission's May 13, 2009 meeting; however, staff will be recommending that consideration of the District's SOI be continued to the Commission's July 8, 2009 meeting. Please submit all comments regarding this proposal to Bob Aldrich, Assistant Executive Officer, no later than April 10, 2009. Comments may be submitted in writing or by email at b_ aldrich@oclafco.org. Bob can also be reached by phone at (714) 834 -2556. Attachments Exhibit A — Current SBSD SOI Map Exhibit B — MSR Statement of Determinations (March 2005) Distribution: City of Huntington Beach /Fred Wilson City of Huntington Beach /Paul Emery City of Seal Beach /David Carmany City of Seal Beach /Lee Whittenberg Sunset Beach Sanitary District /John Woods Sunset Beach Community Association /John Woods County of Orange /CEO /Steve Dunivent County of Orange /CEO /Jay Wong County of Orange /Rick Francis County of Orange /Mario Mainero County of Orange /Public Works /Alicia Campbell OCFA /Michele Hernandez OCFA /Dennis Sorensen OCDE /Judy Bolton OCSD /Chris Visconti CHP /Jay Gentile OC Sheriff /Mark Levy ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION Municipal Service Review Report for Los Alamitos / Seal Beach / Rossmoor / Sunset Beach (MSR 03 -28) March 9, 2005 Executive Summary & MSR Determinations -7- p • Growth and Population Projections The area served by the district is largely built -out. The District also provides refuse collection and disposal through a contract with Rainbow Disposal, a private company. Any additional infrastructure required to accommodate growth is expected to be minimal. infrastructure Needs or DeFciencies In 2002 OCSD identified 20 areas of concern primarily due to fats, oils and grease. For FY 2003 -2004, the District has budgeted $54,000 for capital improvements to the sewers stem. Financing Constraints and Opportunities Based on audited financial statements, the District's revenues are constant and expenditures have slightly Increased. Annual deficits appear to be resolved with funds from reserves. Per capita expenses for sewer services ($138) are higher than the other sewer agencies serving the MSR study area ($17). Opportunities for Cost Avoidance and District operating expenses per foot of Shared Facilities, & Management pipeline ($10.46) are higher than other Efficiencies agencies serving the MSR study area. Economies of scale could reduce the overall cost of service. Opportunities for Rate Restructuring Per capita expenses are significantly higher than other sewer agencies. District should explore alternatives to lower expenses, including shared services and /or joint use of facilities. Government Structure Options The cost of administration, management and overhead could potentially be reduced through some form of reorganization with other agencies. Seeking "economies of scale ", i.e., lower "unit" costs through Increased cooperation among existing providers could help achieve fiscal savings. Local Accountability and Governance The District should consider maintaining a website to allow easier public access. Executive Summary & MSR Determinations -7- Approval of Response Letter to LAFCO re: Sphere of Influence Updates and Municipal Service Review Reconfirmations — City of Los Alamitos, City of Huntington Beach, and Sunset Beach Sanitary District City Council Staff Report April 13, 2009 ATTACHMENT 3 PREVIOUS CITY OF SEAL BEACH LETTERS TO LAFCO RE: SEAL BEACH SPHERE OF INFLUENCE October 13, 2008 FILE COPY Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission Attn: Bob Aldrich 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 235 Santa Ana, CA 92701 SUBJECT: RECONFIRMATION OF SPHERES OF INFLUENCES FOR CITIES AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS (SOI 08 -03) Dear Mr. Aldrich: The City Council reviewed the reconfirmation of spheres of influences as referenced above, and wishes to reconfirm our position that "the City of Seal Beach sphere of influence be reconfirmed as conterminous with the City's existing jurisdictional boundary." This position is based on our stated letter positions of August 5, 2005, September 8, 2005, February 27, 2006, and June 26, 2006 regarding the recent Municipal Service Review process that all of the impacted agencies participated in with LAFCO in the early part of 2005. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact our City Manager, David Carmany, at (562) 431 -2527, extension 1300, or by e-mail at dcarmany @ci.seal - beach.ca.us. In addition, if you have questions of Mr. Whittenberg, our Director of Development Services, he can be reached at (562) 431 -2527, extension 1313, or by e-mail at lwhittenberg@ci.seal-beach.ca.us. Sincerely, e� Charles Antos Mayor Distribution: Seal Beach City Council Seal Beach Director of Development Services June 26, 2006 FILE Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission Attu: Joyce Crosthwaite, Executive Officer 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 235 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Ms. Crosthwaite: - _ - .. SUB ]-ECT:- -. -- _.._ NEGATIVE DECLARATION . - SPARE- -. -OF- - - -- INFLUENCE UPDATE FOR CITY OF SEAL BEACH (SOI 05 -32) Our staff has previously reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration as referenced above, and is in concurrence with the determination being evaluated in the subject Negative Declaration that " LAFCO is recommending that the City of Seal Beach sphere of influence be reaffirmed as conterminous with the City's existing jurisdictional boundary." This position is based on our stated letter positions of August 5 and September 8, 2005 regarding the recent Municipal Service Review process that all of the impacted agencies participated in with LAFCO in the early part of 2005. The City commented by letter on February 27, 2006 on the Negative Declaration matter. The City Council has also reviewed the "Preliminary Report —. Rossmoor Future Governance Options ", including a supporting report, "Rossmoor Governance Alternatives: Fiscal Impacts" prepared by Burr Consulting, dated June 8, 2006. It is the opinion of the City of Seal Beach that the Rossmoor governance documents referenced above are unclear and too speculative for the City to rely heavily on and feels that many of the assumptions and parameters regarding -the projection of revenues and expenditures that would be generated by any of the above - mentioned alternative governance scenarios is insufficient to make any type of an informed decision. Therefore, Seal Beach again wishes to support its concurrence with LAFCO staff "that the City of Seal Beach sphere of influence be reaffirmed as conterminous with the City's existing jurisdictional boundary." Mr. Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services, will be in attendance at the July 12 Commission meeting on this matter to present the positions stated in this letter and to be available to respond to any questions that Commission may have. Z:Wy DocumentsEAFMSeal Beach Sphere of InEuence Neg Dec.CC Letter 2.docNLW\06 -26 -06 City'ofSeal Beach CommentZeder re: - -" Proposed Negative Declaration — C4 of Seal Beach Sphere ofln, fluenee Update (\ June 26, 2006 If you have questions prior to the July 12 Commission meeting, please contact our City Manager, John Bahors1d, at your earliest convenience if you require additional information. Mr. Bahorski can be reached at (562) 431 -2527, extension 300, or by e -mail at ibahorsId@ci.seal- beach.ca.us. In addition, if, you have questions of Mr. Whittenberg, he can be reached at (562: "431- 2527,1; extension 313, or by e -mail at lwhittenberg(,ci.seal -beach ca us. `gyp `_ Sincerely, e=�tito John Larson, Mayor City of Seal Beach Distribution: Seal Beach City Council Seal Beach City Manager Seal Beach Director of Development Services February 27, 2006 FILE Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission Attn: Joyce Crosthwaite, Executive Officer 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 235 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Ms. Crosthwaite: SUBJECT: NEGATIVE DECLARATION - SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE FOR CITY OF SEAL BEACH (SOI 05 -32) Our staff has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration as referenced above, and is in concurrence with the determination being evaluated in the subject Negative Declaration that " LAFCO is recommending that the City of Seal Beach sphere of influence be reaffirmed as conterminous with the City's existing jurisdictional boundary." This position is based on our stated letter positions of August 5 and September 8, 2005 regarding the recent Municipal Service Review process that all of the impacted agencies participated in with LAFCO in the early part of 2005. Our Staff had previously commented that the boundary map for Seal Beach needs to be revised to clearly indicate that the corporate boundary of the City extends 3 miles off- shore the Pacific Ocean. It is unclear in the subject Negative Declaration if that boundary adjustment has been made. Please ensure that the final "Sphere of Influence" map for Seal Beach reflects this requested correction to the map. Mr. Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services, will be in attendance at the March 8 Commission meeting on this matter to present the positions stated in this letter and to be available to respond to any questions that Commission may have. If you have questions prior to the March 8 Commission meeting, please contact our City. Manager, John Bahorsld, at your earliest convenience if you require additional information. Mr. Bahorski can be reached at (562) 431 -2527, extension 300, or by e-mail at ibahorski @ci.seal- beach.ca.us. In addition, if you have questions of Mr. Whittenberg, he can be reached at (562) 431 -2527, extension 313, or by e -mail at lwhittenberg_@ci.seal- beach.ca.us. ZAMy Documents\L.AKWcal Beach Sphere of Influence Neg Dec.= Letter.doc\L.W\02 -24 -06 City of Seal Beach Comment Letter re:,.. Proposed Negative Declaration — City of Seal Beach Sphere ofInfluence Update February 2 %. 2006 Sincerely, rj.s-'Antos Mayor Distribution: Seal Beach City Council Seal Beach Director of Development Services Seal Beach Sphere of Influence Neg Dec.CC Letter 2 BYFACSIlMII.ETO FILE-Copy (714) 834 -2643 AND FIRST CLASS MAIL September 8, 2005 Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission Attn: Joyce Crosthwaite, Executive Qfficer 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 235 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Ms. Crosthwaite: SUBJECT: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (SOI) UPDATES FOR - El CITY OF SEAL BEACH (SOI 05 -32) ❑ SURFSIDE COLONY COMMUNITY SERVICES TAX DISTRICT (SOI 05 -36) ❑ SURFSIDE COLONY STORM WATER PROTECTION TAX DISTRICT (SOI 05 -37) ❑ ROSSMOOR CON NIUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (SOI 05 -33) ❑ ROSSMOOR/LOS ALAMITOS AREA SEWER_DISTRICT (SOI 05 -34) Our staff has reviewed the Sphere of Influence ("SOP') Updates and' the proposed Negative Declarations as referenced above, and is ih concurrence with the indicated (existing) spheres as set forth within the subject documents for each of the indicated updates. This position is based on our- stated letter position of August 5, 2005 regarding the recent Municipal Service Review process that all of the impacted agencies participated in with LAFCO in the early part of 2005. ZAMy DocumentsV AFCO\2005 50I Update Neg Decs Comment Letter.docV W\09 -08 -05 r City of Seal Beach Comment Letter to _ _ Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission re: 2005 SOI Updates — Negative Declarations September 8, 2005 Future Sphere of Influence Studies: We note with interest that the City of Los Alamitos Sphere of Interest study has been scheduled for completion in early 2006 and that this future report will "include recommendations regarding placing Rossmoor in either the Seal Beach or Los Alamitos Sphere of Influence." We also note that the Sunset Beach Special Study Area will ,aga n­,.be considered by your Agency as part of_ a Municipal Services Review ( "MSR'.•')` r the City of Huntington Beach be nning in September 2005 with the ' anticipated completion in early 2006, and that Sunset Beach will be placed in a "special SOI study area' while this MSR for Huntington Beach is being prepared. This MSR study will "include recommendations at that time regarding placing Sunset Beach in either the Huntington Beach or Seal Beach SOE" It should be noted that Seal Beach indicated concurrence with the proposed SOI for Los Alamitos under SOI 05 -31 as being coterminous with the current corporate boundaries of Los Alamitos on August 5, 2005 in our letter to you, and continues to stand by that determination. We look forward to reviewing and commenting on these subsequent LAFCO reviews at the time they are available for public comments. Comments on Draft Negative Declaration/Categorical Exemption Documents: ❑ Seal Beach Sphere oflnfluence Update (SOI 05-32) — Negative Declaration: Li The City of Seal Beach supports your proposed Negative Declaration and adoption of the SOI for Seal Beach "as coterminous with the City's existing jurisdictional boundary as shown on Exhibit B' with a change being made to Exhibit B to clearly indicate that the corporate boundary of the City extends 3 miles off -shore the Pacific Ocean, as is referenced on page 4, Previous SOI Determinations for QU ofSeal Beach of your Staff Report. In addition, it is not clear in the Staff Report dated September 14, 2005 why the Joint Forces Training Center in Los A iamitos is discussed under "Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services ", and also in the proposed "Statement of Determinations" under "Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services ", as any future land use changes at the Joint Forces Training Center will be determined by the City of Los Alamitos, and there would not be any services provided to this property by the City of Seal Beach. The same language is included within the "Environmental Checklist Form" and it is requested that this language be deleted in all applicable places. 1.ucorcy arorm mater Yrotectnon 1 ax District (SOI 05-3 7) Sphere of Influence Updates — Categorical Exemptions 2003 SOI Update -Nee Decs Comment Letter 2 City of Seal Beach Comment Letter to Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission re: 2005 SOI Updates — Negative Declarations September 8, 2005 We had commented on August 5, 2005 that the Surfside Colony Community Services Tax District (SOI 05 -36) and Surfside Colony Storm Water Protection Tax District (SOI 05 -37) maps do not appear to include the Surfside Colony area up to Anderson Street, and that these maps should be revised to indicate the southeasterly boundary is Anderson Street. The current documents provided to the City did not include the •SOI maps, so it uncertain if the requested map boundary corrections have been made. . Please ensure that the district map boundaries are correct in the final documents to be approved by LAFCO. In addition, Figure 3b on page 5 of the " Surfside Colony Community Services Tax District & Surfside Colony Storm Water Protection Tax District — Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Review" document includes a photograph of a structure that is not within Surfside Colony. The pictured structure is a residence, but is located outside of Surfside Colony. It is suggested that another picture of residences within Surfside Colony be inserted. With the above corrections and modifications, the City of Seal Beach supports your proposed Categorical Exemptions and adoption of the SOI for Surfside Colony Community Services Tax District and Surfside Colony Storm Water Protection Tax District. ❑ Rossmoor Community Services District Sphere oflnfluence Update (SOI 05 -33) ' — Negative Declaration: U The City of Seal Beach supports your proposed Negative Declaration and adoption of the SOI for Rossmoor Community Services District.. The City notes that Rossmoor Community Services District has requested LAFCO to consider "the expansion of Rossmoor's SOI to include the immediately adjacent area known as Rossmoor Center ", and that LAFCO has not considered that request. Seal Beach would not agree to any such transfer of Rossmoor Center under any circumstances that we can identify at this time, and would categorically reject any such effort. Any effort to reduce the revenues of the City of Seal Beach will be vigorously fought by the City, including the initiation of litigation if the idea of transferring Rossmoor Center is contemplated. The City of Seal Beach supports your proposed Negative Declaration and adoption of the SOI for Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Area Sewer District. In addition, it is not clear in the Staff Report dated September 14, 2005 why the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach is discussed under "Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services ", as any future land use changes 2005 SOI Update Neg Decs Comment Letter 3 City of Seal Beach Comment Letter to Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission re: 2005 SOI Updates — Negative Declarations September 8, 2005 will be. determined by the City of Seal Beach, and there would not be any services provided to this property by the Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Area Sewer District. The same language is included within the "Environmental Checklist Form" and it is requested that this language be deleted in both places. Please contact my office at your earliest convenience if you require additional information or have questions regarding the enclosed documents. I can be reached at (562) 431 -2527, extension 300, or by e-mail at ibahorski@ci.seal- beach.ca.us. In addition, Mr. Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services,.will be in attendance at the September 14 public hearing on these matters to present the positions stated in this letter and to be available to respond to any questions that Commission may have. Sine J B. Bahorski ty Manager Distribution: Seal Beach City Council . ( " Seal Beach Director of Development Services Surfside Colony Atlas: Judith Norton City of Los Alamitos Attn: Lee Evett, City Manager Rossmoor Community Services District Attu.: Jamie Doyle Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Area Sewer District Attn: Susan Bell, General Manager 2065 SOI Update -Neg Dees Comment Letter 4 °'g``"'2° °' FILE COPY Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission Attn: Joyce Crosthwaite, Executive Officer 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 235 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Ms. Crosthwaite: SUBJECT: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (SOI) UPDATES FOR ❑ CITY OF SEAL BEACH (SOI 05 -32) ❑ SURFSIDE COLONY COMMUNITY SERVICES TAX DISTRICT (SOI 05 -36) ❑ SURFSIDE COLONY STORM WATER PROTECTION TAX DISTRICT (SOI 05 -37) ❑ CITY OF LOS AT.AMITOS (SOY 05 -31) ❑ ROSSMOOR COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (SOI 05 -33). ❑ SUNSET BEACH SANITARY DISTRICT (SOI 05 -5) Our staff has reviewed the Sphere of Influence Updates as referenced above, and is in concurrence with the indicated (existing) spheres as set forth in your letters of July 27, 2005 for each of the indicated updates. This position is based on the recent Municipal Service Review process that all of the impacted agencies participated in with LAFCO in the early part of 2005. We have a comment that the Surfside Colony Community Services Tax District (SOI 05- 36) and Surfside Colony Storm Water Protection Tax District (SOI 05 -37) maps do not appear to include the Surfside Colony area up to Anderson Street, and that these maps should be revised to indicate the southeasterly boundary is Anderson Street. Please contact my office at your earliest convenience if you require additional information or have questions regarding the enclosed documents. I can be reached at (562) 431 -2527, extension 300, or by e -mail at jbahorski@ci.seal-beach. caus. Z:uMy DocumentsV AFC012005 SOI Update Comment Letter.doc\LW\08 -05 -05 I Distribution: 2005 SOI Update Comment Letter City- of Seal Beach Comment Letter to. -- - Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission re: ` 2005 SOI Updates August 5, 2005 Seal Beach City Council Seal Beach Director of Development Services Surfside Colony Attn: Judith Norton City of Los Alamitos Attn: Lee Evett, City Manager Rossmoor Community Services District Attn: Jami Doyle 2.