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COALINGA-HURON RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT
MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW AND
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE
REPORT TO THE
FRESNO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
MSR 22-02/USOI-207
Brian Spaunhurst, Executive Officer
Amanda Castro, LAFCo Analyst
Jessica Gibson, LAFCo Analyst
Amanda Olivas, Commission Clerk
2607 Fresno Street, Suite B
Fresno, CA 93721
Public Review Period:
10/19/2022 - 11/8/2022
COALINGA-HURON RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
Recreation and park services to the Cities of Coalinga and Huron and
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District in the City of Coalinga
District Contact
Manager: Tyler Hensley, General Manager
Address: 555 Monroe Street
Coalinga, CA 93210
Phone: 559-935-0727
Websites: https://chrpd.org/; https://www.facebook.com/chrpd/
Management Information
District Formation: 1971 (Fresno LAFCo file no. FD-39)
Principal Act: Recreation and Park District Act (Public Resources Code Section 5780 et seq.)
District Powers: The District provides public parks and recreation programs and maintains landscaped street
medians in the City of Coalinga
Governing Body: Five-member Board of Directors elected by district for four-year terms
Board Members: Wendy Luna, President term expires 12/02/2022, District 4
Michelle Martin, Vice President term expires 12/04/2024, District 5
Monica Sigler, Treasurer term expires 12/02/2022, District 2
Tim Rodrick, Director term expires 12/04/2024, District 1
Joe Zavala, Director term expires 12/04/2024, District 3
Board Meetings: Held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m., alternating between the Keck
Community Center, 555 Monroe Street, Coalinga, and the Chesnut Building, 16501 West
Palmer Avenue, Huron
Staffing: A General Manager oversees the District with 13 full-time, 22 part-time, and 2 contract
employees
Service Information
Population served: 26,180
Sphere of Influence
and service area: 550,006 acres
Infrastructure: Various facilities in the Cities of Coalinga and Huron; Camp Yeager near the community of
Cambria in San Luis Obispo County
Fiscal Information
Budget: $2,104,319 (Adopted FY 2021-22)
Sources of Funding: Property taxes, Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District assessments, facility user
fees, grants, contributions, impact fees, and proceeds from sale of Measure N bonds
Administrative Policies
Master Plan: Yes – 2009 Policies/Procedures: Yes By-laws: No Employee Handbook: Yes
Previous SOI update: 2013 Other: California Special Districts Association, CSDA
Central Valley Local Chapter of CSDA, CVLC
California Association of Recreation & Park Districts, CARPD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 4
LAFCO MSR POLICY ................................................................................................................................................ 4
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 4
DISTRICT MAP ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 6
DISTRICT SERVICE AREA ........................................................................................................................................... 6
AUTHORIZED DISTRICT SERVICES .............................................................................................................................. 7
GROWTH AND POPULATION PROJECTIONS ................................................................................................................. 8
DISADVANTAGED UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES ............................................................................................... 10
DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................................... 11
DISTRICT FINANCES ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District 1993-1A .................................................................................... 17
Bond Measure N ................................................................................................................................................. 18
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARED FACILITIES ................................................................................................................ 21
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ............................................................................................................................ 22
ANY OTHER MATTERS ............................................................................................................................................. 24
MSR DETERMINATIONS......................................................................................................................................... 25
SHPERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE ........................................................................................................................ 28
RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 29
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 30
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW
FRESNO LAFCO MSR POLICY
The Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCo”) is charged with determining and updating the spheres
of influence (“SOI”) for local agencies (special districts and cities) within the County of Fresno. SOIs are
planning tools used to provide guidance for individual boundary change proposals. They discourage
duplication of services by local agencies, identify the need for specific reorganization studies, and provide
the basis for recommendations to local agencies for potential government reorganizations. Every
determination made by LAFCo must be consistent with the SOI for that local agency.
This Municipal Service Review (“MSR”) has been prepared pursuant to the Commission’s MSR program
and presents data and analysis in support of the Commission’s determinations pursuant to Government
Code sections 56425 and 56430, to evaluate the District’s services, service policies, and financial practices
in place to provide services in its existing SOI.
An MSR is required to prepare or update a local agency’s sphere of influence.1 While the Commission is
not required by law to make any changes to an SOI, the Commission may, at its discretion, opt to reaffirm,
expand, or shrink an SOI, or approve, deny, or approve with conditions any changes of organization or
reorganization impacting the governmental agency as a result of the information gathered during the MSR
update process.2
In accordance with GC section 56066, Fresno County is the principal county for the CHRPD. Therefore,
Fresno LAFCo is responsible for updating the SOI for the District consistent with GC section 56425.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (“CKH”) directs LAFCos to
comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). 3 An MSR gathers data to present an
independent assessment of services provided within a defined geographic area in the County and provides
a foundation that may support future LAFCo actions. Therefore, an MSR is exempt under CEQA Statute
and Guidelines section 15306, "Information Collection.”
1 California Government Code Section 56430.
2 Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission – Policies, Standards, and Procedures, Policy 112 - Municipal Service Review policy.
3 California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code, Division 13, commencing with Section 21000.
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FIGURE 1 – DISTRICT MAP
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BACKGROUND
The Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District (“District”) was formed in 19714 and became operational
in July 1972.5 It operates pursuant to the Recreation and Park District Act (Public Resources Code Section
5780 et seq., hereafter “PRC”). Prior to the formation of the District, recreation facilities and operations
were administered by a commission created by a Joint Powers Agreement between the Coalinga-Huron
Unified School District (“CHUSD”) and the City of Coalinga.6 It was found necessary to form a District to
administer the recreation program.7
The District functions independently from the County of Fresno and is not governed by another legislative
body (either a city council or a county board of supervisors). The District board members are responsible
for exercising powers granted by statute and their independent judgment on behalf of the interests of
residents, property owners, and the community.
DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
According to the District’s Master Plan,
The mission of the Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Parks District is to enrich the lives of the citizens of
Coalinga and Huron by providing safe, welcoming parks and recreation facilities and affordable,
diverse recreation and human services activities for people of all ages to play, learn, contemplate, build
community spirit and be good stewards of the environment.
DISTRICT SERVICE AREA
The District was formed in 1971 to provide services originally provided by the Coalinga-Huron Unified
School District and follows the boundaries of the school district for the area inside Fresno County.8
The District’s service area and sphere of influence are coterminous and encompass 550,006 acres in the
southwest portion of the County of Fresno. The jurisdictional boundaries include the northern most
alignment at Elkhorn Avenue, the Fresno County line to the west, south, and east, and various avenues to
the north. The District includes the Cities of Coalinga and Huron (Figure 1 – District Map).
According to the California State Controller’s Office, there are 103 recreation and park districts in
California and two within Fresno County, Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District and Calwa
Recreation and Park District.9
4 Fresno LAFCo resolution no. FD-39, April 5, 1971.
5 CHRPD “Personnel Policies and Procedure Manual,” June 2000.
6 Minutes from LAFCo hearing April 5, 1971.
7 “Questionnaire on proposal to form a special district,” Ralston L. Courtney, March 8, 1971, Fresno LAFCo file no. FD-39.
8 Ibid.
9https://districts.bythenumbers.sco.ca.gov/#!/year/2020/operating/0/activity/Recreation+and+Park/0/entityname?vis=barChart.
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AUTHORIZED DISTRICT SERVICES
The scope of District services is set forth in its principal act, Public Resource Code section 5786 et seq.,
authorizing a recreation and park district to, among other things,
• Organize, promote, conduct, and advertise programs of community recreation, including, but not
limited to, parks and open space, parking, transportation, and other related services that improve
the community’s quality of life; and
• Establish systems of recreation and recreation facilities, including, but not limited to, parks and
open space; and
• Acquire, construct, improve, maintain, and operate recreation facilities, including, but not limited
to, parks and open space, both inside and beyond the district’s boundaries.10
The District functions under professional and legal standards for recreation and park agencies under the
California Public Resources Code, the principal act for governance. The Fresno County Public Health
Department establishes standards for the District’s public pool operations and food services.11
The District currently provides public parks and public recreation programs to its residents. It also
manages certain landscaped street medians in the City of Coalinga.12
District facilities are used by both District residents and those from other parts of the region such as
Lemoore, Avenal, Firebaugh, and Five Points.13
The District purchased the 13.36-acre Camp Pinecrest in Cambria from the CHUSD in 1974.14 It was later
renamed Camp Yeager and now provides overnight rustic facilities for families and groups. Although
owned and operated by the District, Camp Yeager is not located within the district service area. An
undated property analysis concluded that “the subject is a public district that is not subject to taxation,
therefore, no real estate taxes are imposed on the subject while in public ownership.” The San Luis Obispo
Assessor’s staff confirmed that this property is tax exempt.15
The District manages Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District 1993-1A in the City of Coalinga.16 This
is discussed in a later section of this MSR.
10 Public Resources Code, Division 5, Chapter 4, Recreation and Park Districts.
11 MSR questionnaire response by Scott Yeager, January, 2007.
12 MSR questionnaire response by Tyler Hensley, August, 2022.
13 2009 Master Plan, “Recreation Facilities: Inventory and Review” section.
14 San Luis Obispo Assessor’s Office, APN 013-111-004, September, 2022.
15 Aaronne Stoddard, Property Tax Manager, San Luis Obispo Assessor’s Office, October 1, 2021.
16 Unless noted otherwise, all information related to LLMD 1993-1A in this MSR comes from the “Engineer’s Report for Coalinga-
Huron Recreation and Park District Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District 1993-1A (for) 2021-2022 Tax Year” by Tri City
Engineering, Inc., June, 2021.
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GROWTH AND POPULATION PROJECTIONS
The District does not have land use authority in its service area. It does not provide services that would
directly affect the rate of population growth or induce population growth. Land uses in the District are
regulated by the County of Fresno and the Cities of Coalinga and Huron for the portions of the District
that are inside the cities’ limits. The County of Fresno is the land use authority for the unincorporated land
within the District and the Fresno County General Plan Land Use Element designates majority of the
District’s territory for agricultural use. The Coalinga and Huron general plans designate territory in their
respective plan areas for a variety of urban density uses.
The 2020 Decennial Census reports that the Coalinga Census County Division (“CCD”) has a population of
18,513 and the Huron CCD has a population of 7,376, resulting in a total population of the CCDs of
25,889.17 The two CCD boundaries do not entirely match the boundaries of the District, but provide an
estimate for the population that benefits from the District’s services.
According to the United States Census Bureau’s QuickFacts, Coalinga’s population in 2020 was 17,590;
Huron’s population in 2020 was 6,206.18 Population concentrations inside the District are focused within
the City of Coalinga and within the City of Huron. Less populated areas exist in the unincorporated areas
of the District.
The 2009 Master Plan was adopted to guide the District in parks and recreation planning on a long-term
basis.19 This Master Plan was an update of the District’s 1975-1990 Master Plan of Parks and relied on
significant public input from the Coalinga and Huron communities. Between 2006 and 2008, the needs
assessment process included a special meeting of the board, interviews of affiliates and associates,
informal public surveys, a community workshop, and a meeting of the senior advisory commission. Based
on the community input, the Master Plan presented separate chapters detailing the results of the public
outreach and presenting an inventory of recreation facilities and resources. The summaries were focused
on recreation facilities and resources desired by the community.
The Master Plan analyses focused on the community’s interest in future recreational needs rather than
relying on population growth. Its goals, policies, and action items developed through a community-based
planning process of the Master Plan, clearly align with growth of the two cities in the District as a metric
to evaluate the total acreage of park facilities. The District used the standard set by the City of Coalinga’s
Draft 2007 General Plan of three total park acres per 1,000 residents. In 2009, the Master Plan’s Facility
Standards section estimated that current existing overall park land in the district reflects more than
adequate total acreage in reference to standards for a combined population of approximately 25,000 but
is low on developed park acreage (2.16 acres per thousand).
The Master Plan projected a population increase of 2.6% annually with a District population projected to
reach approximately 41,700 by 2029. With three total park acres per 1,000 residents, the goal for parkland
by 2029 is 125 acres.
17 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a Census County Division (CCD) is a subdivision of a county used by the United States Census
Bureau for the purpose of presenting statistical data. A CCD is a relatively permanent statistical area delineated cooperatively by the
Census Bureau and state and local government authorities.
18 U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts data for the cities of Coalinga and Huron; Population, Census, April 1, 2020.
19 CHRPD 2009 Master Plan.
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The District set a goal to further increase improved parkland in the community with the construction of
the Youth Sports Park. The Master Plan observed that when 16 acres of the Youth Sports Park are
developed, there will no longer be a deficit in improved park acreage. In fact, total available parkland,
improved and unimproved combined, is 140 acres.
The Master plan noted a prominent and highly active senior citizen population in the District, most of who
live in the City of Coalinga. The Master Plan noted, “generally, the elder adults are a uniquely valuable
asset to the district in that they often have the rare resource of time to contribute to charitable activities
and social programs that would otherwise constitute a void in the community.”
The population of school attendees from Huron accounted for almost 40% of the 4,300 students in the
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District in Autumn 2008. Twice annually, approximately seven thousand
people converge upon and disperse from Huron during lettuce harvest season, bringing both adults and
youth into the region for a concentrated period of time.20 The result of this situation is an even greater
demand for and impact to recreation facilities and programs during these times.
20 CHRPD 2009 Master Plan.
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DISADVANTAGED UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES
The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (“CKH”) requires LAFCo to
make determinations regarding disadvantaged unincorporated communities (“DUCs”) when considering
a change of organization, reorganization, SOI expansion, and when conducting municipal service reviews.
For any updates to a SOI of a local agency (city or special district) that provides public facilities or services
related to sewer, municipal and industrial water, or structural fire protection, the Commission shall
consider and prepare written determinations regarding the present and planned capacity of public
facilities and adequacy of public services, and infrastructure needs or deficiencies for any DUC within or
contiguous to the SOI of a city or special district.
GC section 56033.5 defines a DUC as: i) all or a portion of a “disadvantaged community” as defined by
section 79505.5 of the Water Code (community with an annual median household income (“MHI”) that is
less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median household income); and a status of ii) “inhabited
territory” as defined by GC section 56046 (12 or more registered voters), or as determined by Commission
policy. Fresno LAFCo policy further refines the definition of a DUC as having at least 15 dwelling units at a
density not less than one unit per acre.
In 2015, the Fresno LAFCo adopted a DUC database management and implementation guidelines (“DUC
database”) to fulfill its responsibility to periodically identify DUCs pursuant to Senate Bill 244 (Wolk). The
DUC database established a system to identify, record, and track DUC locations within Fresno County
using Geographic Information Systems (“GIS”).
GIS files are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (“ACS”) compiled for the
five-year period 2016-2020 to identify the demographic composition for the various census geographies.
Although the ACS provides single-year estimates, the five-year estimate between years 2016-2020 provide
more precise data and mapping information for analyzing small populations. The five-year reports are the
most reliable form of information generated by the U.S. Census Bureau.21
The statewide MHI reported for years 2016 through 2020 was $78,672. Hence, the calculated threshold
for a DUC is any geographic unit with a reported MHI that is less than $62,938. The census block group
data was utilized to provide the economic and population backgrounds for this section of the MSR.
A large portion of the District is located within census geographic units that exceeded the threshold for
Disadvantaged Communities as defined by California Water Code section 79505.5. Based Fresno LAFCo’s
updated DUC database, the District does not contain any DUCs.22
21 3. Understanding and Using ACS Single-Year and Multiyear Estimates (census.gov)
22http://www.fresnolafco.org/documents/staff-reports/February%202020/Final_DUC%20Narrative_02122020.pdf, 2022.
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DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE
The District owns and operates various public facilities and provides recreation and park services at the
locations identified below. Facilities with an asterisk are identified on the 2016 Bond Project List as eligible
for bond-funded repairs or upgrades.
COALINGA FACILITIES
Keck Park and Community Center, 555 Monroe Street*
• 16 acres
• Park with picnic tables, concrete pathways, basketball and racquetball courts, eight-acre disc
golf course, restrooms
• 11,000 square feet community center
• Assembly room to accommodate 200 for dining and 400 for dancing
• Meeting room can accommodate a maximum of 48 seated
• Kitchen
• District headquarters
Coalinga Fitness Center, 191 East Forest Street*
• 7,700 square feet
• Gymnasium
• Reception
• Bathrooms and showers
• Outdoor sand volleyball court23
Welborn Recreation and Senior Center, 220 East Forest Street*
• 5,500 square feet
• Multi-use room that can accommodate 120 people sitting or dancing
• Senior Center and programs including potluck bingo, yoga, Tuesday Quilters, nutritional
program, exercise – low impact stretch/strength
• Meeting room
• Kitchen
• Concrete paved area with shuffleboard striping
• Turf
• Horseshoe pits
Coalinga Swim Complex, Cherry and Falcon Lanes
• Operated by CHRPD in the summer24
Olsen Park, 400 North Garfield Street*
• 12 acres
• Canopy with 12 15-foot picnic tables and benches
• Veteran’s softball field with bleachers and shade netting
• Canopy and Stage
23 To be converted to a basketball court and striped for pickle ball and volleyball, CHRPD Bond series C.
24 Owned by Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, District Master Plan, 2009.
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• Kitchen
• Playground
• Turn area and shade trees
• Restroom facility
Coalinga Sports Complex, 340 West Cambridge Avenue*
• 87 acres
• Soccer fields
• Softball fields
• Skatepark
• Concession stand
• Restrooms, shelter picnic tables, maintenance shed
HURON FACILITIES
Keenan Park and Community Center, 17094 Myrtle Street*
• 10 acres
• Soccer fields
• Kitchen
• Concession stand
• Powerhouse gym
• 12,000 square foot community center
• Assembly room accommodates 300 dining and 450 dancing
• Meeting room accommodates a maximum of 65 seated
• Restroom facility
• Playground, basketball court
• Hardball field
• Turf area, two shade arbors
• Picnic area
Chesnut Park and Recreation Center, 16501 Palmer Street*
• 15 acres
• 25-yard by 33-meter swimming pool
• Recreation pool
• Softball/baseball field
• Soccer field
• Canopy
• Turf area, two shade arbors
• Restroom facility
CAMBRIA FACILITY
Camp Yeager, 525 Ashby Lane, Cambria*
• 13.36 acres
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• 18 cabins: 10 cabins sleep eight in bunk beds; two cabins sleep 12 in bunk beds; six cabins have
either bunk beds or a full size or a combination of both; 7 cabins have their own bathroom
complete with shower attached to the sleeping area25
• Dining hall
• Kitchen, refrigerators and freezer, automatic dishwasher and large stainless steel counters for
food preparation
• Recreation hall – ping pong tables and ample room for dances or meetings while at camp
• Stage for skits and campfire songs
• Campfire pit
Programs and Activities:
• Community Easter Egg Hunt
• Father-Daughter Dance
• Halloween Carnival
• Luminary Festival in the Park with Santa Claus
• Santa Breakfast
• Christmas Carnival after the Huron Parade
• Turkey Shoot
• Youth Sports – Baseball, Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Karate
LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1993-1A IN THE CITY OF
COALINGA
Maintenance of landscaping, trees, shrubs and ground cover, irrigation systems and water meters as
described further in section District Finances.
EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES
The District owns various vehicles distributed throughout its facilities, which consist of:26
• 2002 Ford E350 XLT 12-Passenger Van
• 2012 Ford F-250 XL
• 2012 Ford F-250 XL
• 2014 Ford F-150 STX
• 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty
• 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid
• 2021 Ford F-250
25 CHRPD website, September 12, 2022.
26 Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District Vehicle Schedule, 2021-22.
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DISTRICT FINANCES
This section of the MSR analyzes financial information provided by the District to determine the District’s
revenue and financial systems in place to provide services to its constituents. The analysis is based on
available financial data, adopted budget for Fiscal Year ("FY") 2021-2022, the audited financial statement
for year ending June 30, 2020, the Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District (“LLMD”), Measure N –
Bond Series A, B, and C, and communication with the General Manager.
The District acquires revenue from non-enterprise services, receiving a substantial amount of its support
as property tax revenue. During the year ending June 30, 2020, property tax and assessments represent
79% of total revenue. However, property tax-based revenue is not sufficient to fund the District’s
operation and capital improvement costs. The District therefore relies on revenue from user fees, facility
rental fees and services, grants, contributions, impact fees, LLMD assessments, and proceeds from the
sale of Measure N bonds to minimize the difference between revenue and expenditure.
The District regularly monitors grant opportunities and engages potential stakeholders and
organizations to develop a strategic collaborative approach to pursue available grant funds. For the
2022-23 fiscal year, the District secured allocations from California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate,
Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 – Per Capita Grant Program, amounting to
$177,952.27 Chevron Products Company contributed funds to the District in the amount of $15,000 for
the 2021-22 fiscal year.
ADOPTED BUDGET
Consistent with policy, the District adopts a preliminary budget on or before July 1st which includes
anticipated revenue and expenditures for the forthcoming fiscal year (FY) from July 1st to June 30th of each
year.28 The final budget is adopted during a duly noticed public hearing on or before August 30th each fiscal
year after making any changes to the preliminary budget. The District accounts for various revenues and
expenditures in spreadsheet format.
This fiscal year, District staff intends to provide its board members with a mid-year report to monitor the
District’s financial trend throughout the year. The budget may be revised by District board members
during the year to consider unanticipated income deficits and/or expenditures. For the preparation of this
MSR, the District provided LAFCo with adopted budgets from FY 2018-19, FY 2019-20, FY 2020-21, FY
2021-22, and FY 2022-23.
27 https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/1008/files/Per_Capita_All_Allocations_Table_7.1.20_2.2.21.pdf.
28 Pursuant to PRC Section 5788 et seq.
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Adopted Budget
Revenue Expenses Variance29
FY 2018-19 $1,920,508 $1,920,508 -0-
FY 2019-20 $1,957,628 $2,159,163 -$201,535
FY 2020-21 $1,913,250 $2,079,404 -$166,154
FY 2021-22 $2,104,319 $2,187,942 -$83,623
FY 2022-23 $1,952,000 $2,122,100 -$170,100
According to the District’s adopted budget for FY 2021-22, total District revenue amounted to $2,104,319,
while total expenditures amounted to $2,187,942, a deficit of approximately $83,623. Additional
information is provided later in this section referencing the District’s audited financial statements for year
ending June 30, 2020.30
One factor contributing to the deficit is the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (“LLMD”), which
has operated at a net loss for more than five years. Additional information is provided later in the LLMD
section.
Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 21-22
Category Revenue Levy Rev Expenses
Levy Revenue $1,600,000
RDA $50,000
Interest Levy Revenue $5,000
Administration - #001 $ 19,219 $ 672,278
Olsen Park - #002 $13,000 $181,168
Keck Park and Community Center - #003 $28,500 $178,229
Chesnut Park and Recreation Center - #004 $1,800 $120,303
Keenan Park and Community Center - #005 $13,500 $166,603
Coalinga Youth Sports Complex - #006 $13,000 $157,816
Coalinga Fitness Center - #007 $63,000 $123,550
Coalinga Recreation Programs - #008 $57,600 $70,524
Welborn Recreation and Senior Center - #009 $19,200 $70,724
Huron Recreation Programs - #010 $47,500 $117,874
Camp Yeager - #011 $105,000 $135,260
Huron Pool - #013 $7,000 $97,325
Total Operating Budget $388,319 $2,091,654
Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District $61,000 $96,288
(LLMD) - #035
Impact Fees - #036 $50,000 -0-
Total $ 499,319 $1,655,000 $ 2,187,942
29 FY 2018-19 had a YTD variance of -$72,652 as of June 30, 2019.
30 CHRPD FY 2021-22 budget provided by General Manager Tyler Hensley.
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The County of Fresno levies a land-based tax for the District that accounted for an adjusted net levy of
$1,567,515 based on assessed property values.31 Property is subject to general property taxation at a rate
of $1.00 per $100 of assessed value, or 1%.32 The adjusted net levy is an estimate of tax monies to be
received based on lien date information after all adjustments have been made to the adjusted gross levy.
The lien date basis traditionally has been used to provide agencies with a consistent method of estimating
taxes as opposed to the actual tax charge since Assessor’s roll changes are constantly adjusting the tax
charge throughout the fiscal year.
AUDITOR’S REPORT
The District provided LAFCo a copy of its independent auditor’s report for the FY ending June 30, 2020.33
The District’s financial audit was reviewed to determine the District’s fiscal status, assess financial
practices, and review pertinent management findings. The District General Manager plans to follow up
with the auditor and CHRPD Board of Directors in order to maintain transparency.
The auditor’s report indicates that at the time the financial audit was preformed, the District’s financial
practices conformed with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
According to the auditor’s report, District accounts are organized on the basis of specific functions with
each fund considered to be a separate accounting entity. The District reports the following governmental
funds and District balance sheet:
• General Fund – the general operating fund used to account for all revenue and expenditures of
the District except those required legally to be accounted for in another fund.
• Capital Projects Fund – established to account for all the bond proceeds for the acquisition,
improvement, and/or construction of major capital facilities.
• Debt Service Fund – accounts for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of,
governmental long-term debt principal and interest, consisting of general obligation bonds issued
in May 2017, August 2018, and June 2019.34
Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds
General Capital Projects Debt Service Total
Fund Fund Fund June 30, 2020
Total Assets $1,216,176 $8,426,239 $588,584 $10,230,999
Total Liabilities $117,561 $67,538 $308,179 $493,278
Fund Balance $1,098,615 $8,358,701 $280,405 $9,737,721
The District utilizes two banking depositories, first with Fresno County Treasury for collected property
taxes, and second with Union Bank for general operating fund purposes and bond proceeds series A, B,
and C. Each bond series is held in a separate account from the general revenue funds.
31 Schedule of Levies for Fiscal Year 2021-22, Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, March 25, 2022.
32 As required by Senate Bill 1656, Statutes of 1978.
33 Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District, Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for the Year ended June 30,
2020, Cuttone & Mastro, CPAs, December 30, 2020.
34 Ibid.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1993-1A
The District manages and operates Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District 1993-1A (LLMD) which is
within the City of Coalinga.35 According to the Engineer’s Report,
The maintenance and incidentals for improvements consist of landscaping, trees, shrubs and ground
cover, irrigation systems, irrigation controllers, valves, sprinklers and bubblers, two (2) inch meters
and water services to all landscaping and trail with minor irrigation. The landscaping areas include
medians consisting of Bordeaux Way, Chardonnay Lane, Merced Avenue, Burgundy Way, Lucille
Avenue (north side only), and the minor trail along Warthan Creek serving Tract No. 5451 and El
Rancho Boulevard serving Tract No. 5344 and Tract No. 5339.
The District’s FY 2021-22 adopted budget estimates $61,000 in revenue and $96,288 in expenses for the
LLMD, a deficit of $35,288. Estimated costs include landscaping, irrigation, water, electrical, and
incidentals for three tracts in Dorothy Allen Estates, Dorothy Allen Estates II, and Warthan Creek Estates
I. A Fresno-based landscape company is contracted to maintain the medians.36
Tax assessments are collected for the District’s LLMD, amounting to $63,307.04 with the following
individual assessments:
• Tract No. 5451 – $28,712.16
• Tract No. 5344 – $11,738.88
• Tract No. 5339 – $22,856.00
The District is concerned for the LLMD’s recurring budgetary deficit where operating costs consistently
exceed assessments. The LLMD initially formed in 1993 to establish an additional source of revenue for
the District. As of FY 2018-19, it no longer generates a net gain. At its July 8, 2021, meeting, the District
board adopted resolution 20/21-26. Meeting minutes read:
General Manager Lisa Gonzalez presented this resolution. President Luna is interested in finding out
how to get out of this contract due to the loss [sic] the district takes every year, a motion was made
by Vice President Michelle Martin to renew the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance with the
pending business of getting informed on how to get out of the contract for future years,
seconded by Monica Sigler 5-0-0-0.
As a short-term solution, the District may petition bids from local landscaping companies to maintain the
LLMD for a reasonable fare in order to reduce operating costs. As a long-term solution, the District may
opt to relinquish LLMD services to the City of Coalinga. Discussions are underway between the District
and the City of Coalinga to consider the feasibility of transferring LLMD services from the District to the
City. For resolute action, both District and City must agree to “transfer jurisdiction over the district to the
city council of the city by a joint resolution setting forth the mutually agreed upon terms and conditions
under which the transfer is to take place.”37
35 Engineer’s Report for Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District 1993-1A for 2021-
22 tax year, Oscar M. Ramirez, P.E., Tri City Engineering, June, 2021.
36 Correspondence with General Manager Tyler Hensley.
37 Streets and Highway Code, Division 15, Part 2, Article 2, sec. 22612.
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BOND MEASURE N
On November 8, 2016, voters in the District approved the Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District
General Obligation Bond of 2016, or Measure N.38 The measure authorized the governing board of the
District to issue and sell bonds in the maximum amount of $14,900,000. The bond proceeds were to be
expended to renovate, repair, replace or upgrade existing park facilities, and construct and equip new
facilities, including acquiring maintenance and operational equipment or the acquisition of rights to real
property for completing any project. Bonds were to be utilized and spent within three years of
acquisition.39 However, extenuating circumstances from COVID-19 extended the bond terms without
default. Isom Advisors of Walnut Creek was instrumental in securing the General Obligation Bonds for the
District.40
BOND PROJECT LIST
The Bond Project List in Measure N describes the specific projects the District proposes to finance with
proceeds from the sale of the bonds. The District may only use bond proceeds for the purposes specified
in the Measure. The projects identified on the List and authorized to be completed sites including Keck
Park and Community Center, Olsen Park, Welborn Recreation and Senior Center, Coalinga Fitness Center,
Coalinga Sports Complex, Camp Yeager, Keenan Park and Community Center, and Chesnut Park and
Recreation Center.41
ACCOUNTABILITY SAFEGUARDS
Measure N includes two specific provisions in order that the District’s voters and taxpayers may be
assured that their money will be spent wisely to address specific facility needs of the District.42
The first provision is establishment by the Board of an Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee to
ensure bond proceeds are spent only for the projects listed in the Bond Project List.
The District provided LAFCo with a photocopy of a March 5, 2018 letter from the General Manager to the
Oversight Committee thanking members for volunteering to serve on the Measure N Bond Oversight
Committee and announcing its first meeting to be held on March 22, 2018 at the Keck Community Center
in Coalinga.
According to the General Manager, members of the Oversight Committee expressed a lack of interest in
holding annual meetings to report to the Board as terms and conditions of Measure N require.43 Following
the initial March 22, 2018 meeting, attempts to reconvene have been thwarted.
38 Fresno County Election Summary Report November 8, 2016 Consolidated Presidential General Election, website:
http://www2.co.fresno.ca.us/2850/Results/Results20161108.htm, 2021.
39 PRC, Division 5, Chapter 4, sec. 5790.5
40 Bryan Moore with Isom Advisors, a Division of Urban Futures Inc.
41 The full text of the measure and a complete list of District-wide projects are presented in Exhibit A-1, Ballot Measure.
42 Ibid.
43 Ibid.
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The second provision is establishment by the Board of a bond proceeds account in which of the proceeds
of the sale of bonds were deposited. As long as any proceeds of the bonds remained unexpended, the
General Manager or such other employee as may perform substantially similar duties, is directed by the
Measure to report annually to the Board on the expenditure of the bond proceeds.44
FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS
The Auditor’s report delineates two governmental funds related to management of the 2016 Measure N
bond proceeds:
Capital Projects Fund – A capital projects fund has been established to account for all of the bond
proceeds for the acquisition, improvement and/or construction of major capital facilities by the
District.
Debt Service Fund – A debt service fund accounts for the accumulation of resources for, and the
payment of, governmental long-term debt principal and interest. The governmental long-term debt
services by the Debt Service Fund consists of general obligation bonds issued in May 2017 (Series A),
August 2018 (Series B), and June 2019 (Series C).
SERIES A, B, AND C BOND SALES AND BOND-FUNDED FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS
In May 2017, the District issued Series A general obligation bonds of $4,000,000 with a net original issue
premium of $72,259.35 for total reportable proceeds of $4,072,259.35. The bond proceeds are to be used
to finance the renovation, repair, replacement or upgrade of facilities, construct new facilities, and pay
costs of issuing the bonds. The bonds are payable from the levy of ad valorem taxes upon all property
within the District subject to taxation. The bonds shall mature on August 1st in each of the years, 2018,
2019, 2029, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2037, 2039, 2042, and 2046. The bonds bear interest at rates 3.125%
to 8.0% per annum.45
The District provided LAFCo with Series A Bond Reports dated January 2, 2018, and June 18, 2018, that
presented an engineer’s opinion of probable construction costs for the Sports Complex. The project
summary includes subtotals for general site improvements, a 225’ Little League baseball field, and a 300’
softball field, all of which require clearing and demolition, grading and drainage, site construction, utilities,
irrigation and planting, and manufactured sports surfaces.
The State of California’s Annual Debt Transparency Report provides a snapshot at the close of reporting
periods coinciding with the fiscal year end. All Series A bond proceeds have been spent and applied to
projects.
44 Fresno County Counsel, "Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District Impartial Analysis," August 26, 2016.
45 Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District, Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for the Year ended June 30,
2020, Cuttone & Mastro, CPAs, December 30, 2020.
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Reportable Proceeds Bond Series A
Report Period End Begin Spent Remain
06/30/2017 $4,072,259.35 $297,310.48 $3,774,948.87
06/30/2018 $3,774,948.87 $573,452.06 $3,201,496.81
06/30/2019 $3,201,496.81 $2,787,135.39 $414,361.42
06/30/2020 $414,361.42 $414,361.42 $0.00
06/30/2021 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
In August 2018, the District issued Series B general obligation bonds of $5,500,000 with a net original issue
premium of $212,549.75 for total reportable proceeds of $5,712,549.75. The bond proceeds are to be
used to finance the renovation , repair, replacement or upgrade of facilities, construct new facilities, and
pay costs of issuing the bonds. The bonds are payable from the levy of ad valorem taxes upon all property
within the District subject to taxation by the District. The bonds are the second issuance pursuant to the
Bond Authorization. The bonds shall mature on August 1st in each of the years, 2019, 2020, and 2028
through 2050. The bonds bear interest at rates 3.0% to 5.0% per annum.46
The District provided LAFCo with a Series B Bond Report dated May 2021 that provides cost estimates and
year-to-date expenditures for multiple projects as follows:
Project Estimated Cost YTD Expenditures
Sports Complex $1,243,902
Keenan Park $1,060,000 $1,556,736
-Soccer Field
-Restroom Facility
-Picnic Area
-Exterior Paint
-Playground (ADA)
Chesnut Park $1,026,000 $1,594,273
-Restroom Facility
-Ball Field Upgrades
-Equipment Upgrade
-Picnic Area
Keck Park $427,000 $407,861
-Playground (ADA)
Olsen Park $153,000 $146,811
-Playground (ADA)
All Parks $58,000 $63,806
-Security Cameras
Camp Yeager $375,000 $387,274
-Rec Hall
Fitness Center $3,726 $3,726
Total $3,102,726 $5,403,395
46 Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District, Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for the Year ended June 30,
2020, Cuttone & Mastro, CPAs, December 30, 2020.
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The State of California’s Annual Debt Transparency Report provides a snapshot at the close of reporting
periods coinciding with the fiscal year end. As of June 30, 2021, Series B bond proceeds have a remaining
balance of $333,721.98.
Reportable Proceeds Bond Series B
Report Period End Begin Spent Remain
06/30/2019 $5,712,549.75 $760,164.77 $4,952,384.98
06/30/2020 $4,952,384.98 $1,731,016.58 $3,221,368.40
06/30/2021 $3,221,368.40 $2,887,646.42 $333,721.98
In June 2020, the District issued Series C general obligation bonds of $5,400,000 with a net original issue
premium of $366,215 for total reportable proceeds of $5,766,215. The bond proceeds are to be used to
finance the renovation, repair, replacement or upgrade of facilities, construct new facilities, and pay costs
of issuing the bonds. The bonds are payable from the levy of ad valorem taxes upon all property within
the District subject to taxation by the District. The bonds are the third issuance pursuant to the Bond
Authorization. The bonds shall mature on August 1st in each of the years, 2021, 2027, and 2047 through
2053. The bonds will bear interest at rates 3.0% to 4.0% per annum.47
The State of California’s Annual Debt Transparency Report provides a snapshot at the close of reporting
periods coinciding with the fiscal year end. As of June 30, 2021, Series C bond proceeds have a remaining
balance of $4,338,014.
Reportable Proceeds Bond Series C
Report Period End Begin Spent Remain
06/30/2020 $5,766,215.00 $239,940.50 $5,526,274.50
06/30/2021 $5,526,274.50 $1,188,260.50 $4,338,014.00
In summary, proceeds from Bond Series A are wholly invested in infrastructure projects with a balance of
$0. Bond Series B proceeds remain at $333,721 and Bond Series C proceeds remain at $4,338,014 as of
June 30, 2021.
47 Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District, Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for the Year ended June 30,
2020, Cuttone & Mastro, CPAs, December 30, 2020.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARED FACILITIES
The Coalinga Swim Complex, owned by the CHUSD, is operated in the summer by the District and is used
by many residents of Coalinga and Huron. The soccer fields at the Middle School in Huron are used for
soccer programs. West Hills Community College allows the use of its tennis courts for District tennis
lessons.48 Kern County Superintendent of Schools formerly maintained a lease with the District for the use
of Camp Yeager, however, the lease is now terminated.
The District maintains cooperative programs with the following organizations:
• American Youth Soccer Organization, Coalinga Girls Softball Association
• Youth Baseball
• Youth Football (including both football and cheerleading)
• Babe Ruth Baseball
• Economic Opportunity Commission Summer Lunch Program
• West Hills Community College
• Coalinga-Huron Library District49
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
This section of the MSR considers various topics, such as compliance with state disclosure laws, the Ralph
M. Brown Act, public participation, i.e. open meetings, accessible staff, election processes, and the
agency’s governing structure. Additionally, this considers the agency’s level of participation with the
Commission's MSR program.
Accountability for community service needs, including governmental structure and operational
efficiencies is evaluated as part of the MSR Program to encourage the orderly formation of local
government agencies, create logical boundaries, and promote the efficient delivery of services. This MSR
is an informational document that will be used by LAFCo, other local agencies, and the public at large to
examine the government structure of the District.
The District is an independent special district with a separate board of directors, and functions
independently from the County of Fresno. The District is not governed by other legislative bodies, neither
a city council nor a county board of supervisors.
The District operates under the authority granted by Recreation and Park District Act (Public Resources
Code section 5780 et seq.), which requires each recreation and park district to have a board of directors
comprised of five members. Each board member must be a voter of the district and serve for a fixed term
of four years.
48 Master Plan, Section II: Needs Assessment, “Alternative Recreation Facilities,” 2009.
49 MSR questionnaire response by Tyler Hensley, August, 2022.
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Furthermore, consistent with Recreation and Park District Law, the District has adopted policies and
procedures that provide a full disclosure for board members, employees, and the public about how the
District conducts its business.
Revised and adopted in June 2000, the District has a Personnel Policies and Procedure Manual composed
of the following sections:
• The community
• Goals and objectives
• Personnel policies
• Compensation and related benefits
• Disciplinary or corrective action
• Sexual harassment policy, and
• Organizational structure and job descriptions
Adopted in August 2009, the District has a Master Plan 2009-2029 to,
• Provide a road map for the CHRPD to continue providing high-quality parks and recreation
services to the communities of Coalinga and Huron;
• Prioritize recreation and park needs to the year 2029 for use as a framework for the expansion
and improvements throughout the District; and
• Make recommendations for operations and maintenance, expansion, and improvements of
recreation facilities and programs.50
The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected by district. For purposes of
representation, the District is divided into five districts, each represented by a member of the Board of
Directors. The most recent board election was held in 2020.51 Board members may receive compensation
in one no-cost-rental at any District facility, not exceeding four days. Board members shall be
compensated in 50% reduction of rental fees outside of the one free four-day rental of any facility and
applies to two rentals.52
The District board has appointed the acting General Manager to the role of finance officer pursuant to
PRC sec. 5784.9 (e). An annual written report is provided from the finance officer to the Board of Directors.
Meeting agendas are posted a minimum of 72 hours before each meeting at the District office, the Keenan
Community Center and Senior Center. A copy is published in the local paper and posted in the public
libraries in Coalinga and Huron. Public notices are displayed outside of the District office. The District posts
meeting agendas, hearing information, and general information on its website at https://chrpd.org/.
Informal District information and community events can also be found on the District’s social media
account on Facebook.
District board meetings are open to the public. Opportunity to address the District board on items not on
the agenda is provided on each meeting agenda.
50 CHRPD 2009-2029 Master Plan, 2009.
51 District 2 board member was appointed mid-term after the unexpected passing of the previously elected board member. Elections
for District 2 will be held in November 2022 and take effect in December 2022.
52 CHRPD Resolution 21/22-02, Board of Directors Compensation, October 14, 2021.
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Meetings of the District board are conducted by the District president in a manner consistent with the
policies of the District, and generally accepted Rules of Order. The District board biennially elects one of
its members to serve as the District President, another member to serve as a Vice-President, and another
to serve as Secretary to the Board.
The District President presides at all meetings of the board, announces decisions on all subjects, decides
all questions of orders, subjects, and signs all board ordinances, resolutions, and contracts approved by
the District board.
The District is an active member of the California Special District Association (CSDA), Central Valley Local
Chapter of CSDA (CVLC), and California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD). CSDA
provides a strong voice for all independent special districts in California by promoting legislative
representation, educational resources, and special district support and collaboration. CVLC encompasses
all of Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties to provide a local forum for member districts to discuss and
consider issues of importance to special districts.
As previously noted, the District has one appointed full-time General Manager responsible for the daily
operations of the District with the support of 13 full-time employees, 22 part-time employees, 2 contract
employees, and various volunteers. The General Manager reports directly to the District board, and
oversees office staff and service contracts, monitors the recreation programs, schedules maintenance
programs, and oversees the District’s annual budget.
The District’s legal counsel services are retained through Fennemore Dowling Aaron LLP, a full-service law
firm with membership in the State Capital Law Firm Group, an organization comprised of top government
relations legal professionals.
ANY OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO EFFECTIVE OR EFFICIENT
SERVICE DELIVERY
As of August 4, 2022, the City Council of Coalinga has increased its Water Conservation efforts for all
Coalinga water customers, including Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District. The water restrictions
are mandatory because of extreme, drought-related water shortages from the United States Bureau of
Reclamation.
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MSR DETERMINATIONS
This portion of the report addresses the factors specified in the governing statute for MSRs and provides
analysis in conformance with GC section 56425 and Fresno LAFCo policy. Pursuant to GC section 56430,
the Commission has prepared the following written determinations:
GROWTH AND POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR THE AFFECTED
AREA
• Population concentrations within the District are focused within the City of Coalinga and the City
of Huron. The unincorporated areas of the District are sparsely populated.
• According to the U.S. Census – Coalinga Census County Division and Huron Census County
Division, 2020, there is an estimated population of 25,889 within the District’s boundaries.
• Commission policy for determining spheres of influence uses a 20-year planning horizon.53
• District services do not directly facilitate or affect the rate of growth, location of population
development, support or induce population growth.
THE LOCATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ANY DISADVANTAGED
UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES WITHIN OR CONTIGUOUS TO
THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
• LAFCo did not identify any DUCs within the District’s boundaries as defined by Fresno LAFCo policy
during the preparation of this report.
• For the purposes of this section, services provided by the District are not related to public facilities
or services involving sewers, municipal and industrial water, or structural fire protection.
PRESENT AND PLANNED CAPACITY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OR DEFICIENCIES
• The District owns various public facilities that include Keck Park and Community Center, Coalinga
Fitness Center, Welborn Recreation and Senior Center, Olsen Park, Coalinga Sports Complex,
Keenan Park and Community Center, Chesnut Park and Recreation Center, and Camp Yeager.
• The District’s facilities serve as host to local events, from youth sports to community Easter egg
hunts.
• The District owns equipment, tools, and machinery needed to maintain adequate public facilities
and fulfill its responsibility to the Coalinga-Huron area. The District’s management and board
annually review and identify the District’s infrastructure needs, repairs, and improvement
expenditures and allocate funding for the upcoming year.
• The District’s facilities are adequate to meet current demand. With the application of Measure N
proceeds, facilities and services will be expanded and brought up to ADA standards.
53 Fresno LAFCo policy 112.6.1, Municipal Service Review policy, June 8, 2022.
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FINANCIAL ABILITY OF AGENCY TO PROVIDE SERVICES
• Consistent with District policy, the District prepares and adopts an annual budget before July 31st
of each year. The District’s budget includes anticipated revenues and expenditures for the
forthcoming fiscal year which begins July 1st and concludes June 30th of each year. The budget
includes the District’s goals, objectives, and board of directors’ supported projects for the
upcoming year.
• The District’s primary source of revenue is the annual property tax charged to all parcels within
the District boundary. The District receives its share of the 1% property tax based on taxation
through the Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector.
• District staff provides its board members an annual report and comparison of its previous year’s
financial activities to monitor the District’s financial trend during the year. The budgets may be
revised by the District’s Board during the year to consider unanticipated income deficits and/or
expenditures.
• For Fiscal Year 2021-22, the District’s revenue amounted to $2,104,319 and expenditures
amounted to $2,187,942, a deficit of $83,623. A portion of the deficit is due to the operating costs
for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District.
• The District’s annual tax-based revenue provides approximately 79% of the District annual
financial support. The District’s facility rental fees and services, user fees, and grants provide
supplemental revenue for the District.
• The District has adopted a facility rental fee schedule. Rental fees have not increased since 2019.
• The District’s practices, as reported by the District’s audited financial statements, conformed to
the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• At the time this service review was prepared, the District’s total net position was positive, with
total assets exceeding total liabilities. The District’s financial management practices and revenue
activity indicated a fiscal deficit based on fiscal year’s 2018-19 through 2022-23. The proceeds
from Measure N bonds apply to construct and improve facilities and generate increased revenue
over time.
• The General Manager recognizes the District will need to take preparatory actions to supplement
their budget. The General Manager is looking to implement fee increases, conduct a program
assessment, and possibly a tax increase. If minimum wage increases to $17/hour, the General
Manager will look to hire more full-time employees and reduce the number of part-time
employees.
STATUS OF, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR, SHARED FACILITIES
• The District offers facility rentals to individuals and organizations both inside and outside the
District.
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE NEEDS, INCLUDING
GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES
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• The District is governed by a five-member board of directors, elected by district, and functions
independently from the County of Fresno.
• The District has adopted policies and procedures and a master plan in place that provide a full
disclosure on how the District conducts business for board members, staff, and the public.
• Every two years, board members are required by District policy to participate in training that
covers sexual harassment. In addition, general ethics principles and specific laws concerning
conflict of interest are prerequisites for office and government transparency.
• District board members may receive compensation in one no-cost-rental at any District facility,
not exceeding four days. Board members shall be compensated in 50% reduction of rental fees
outside of the one free four-day rental of any facility and applies to two rentals.
• District’s information is readily available and access to its public record can be easily attained
through the District’s website: https://chrpd.org/.
• Regular District board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.,
alternating between the Keck Community Center, 555 Monroe Street, Coalinga, and the Chesnut
Building, 16501 West Palmer Avenue, Huron. Each agenda is posted 72 hours in advance of a
board meeting for public review at the Keck Community Center main entrance.
• Each board meeting agenda includes an opportunity for the public to address the board on items
not on the agenda, and within the jurisdiction of the District. Individuals or organizations
interested in addressing the District board are encouraged to contact District staff first so staff
can identify a date to be placed on the agenda.
• The District has one appointed General Manager responsible to carry out the District’s day-to-day
operation, implement District policies, and oversee supporting staff and the District’s public
facilities. The General Manager is assisted by 13 full-time employees, 22 part-time employees,
and 2 contract employees.
• The District is an active member of the California Special District Association (CSDA), Central
Valley Local Chapter of CSDA (CVLC), and California Association of Recreation & Park Districts
(CARPD).
• The District’s government structure is appropriate to ensure adequate services are provided
within its service area.
ANY OTHER MATTER RELATED TO EFFECTIVE OR EFFICIENT
SERVICE DELIVERY, AS REQUIRED BY COMMISSION POLICY
• As of August 4, 2022, the City Council of Coalinga has increased its Water Conservation efforts for
all Coalinga water customers, including Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District. The water
restrictions are mandatory because of extreme, drought-related water shortages from the United
States Bureau of Reclamation.
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SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE
When Fresno LAFCo updates, amends, revises, or affirms a sphere of influence for a local governmental
agency within its purview, it must adopt specific determinations with respect to the following factors:
PRESENT AND PLANNED LAND USES, INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL
AND OPEN-SPACE LANDS
• The City of Coalinga and the City of Huron are the land use authorities within the incorporated
areas of the District’s service area. Their respective land use plans show a mix of urban land uses.
The Cities of Coalinga and Huron general plans designate urban land uses for areas identified
within their SOIs, respectively.
• The County of Fresno is the land use authority for unincorporated land located within the District.
The Fresno County General Plan designates the majority of unincorporated land within the
District’s service area for agricultural uses. No substantive population growth is planned within
the unincorporated area.
PRESENT AND PROBABLE NEED FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND
SERVICES IN THE AREA
• Existing District facilities have sufficient capacity to meet the District’s current service
demand.
PRESENT CAPACITY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND ADEQUACY OF
PUBLIC SERVICES THAT THE AGENCY PROVIDES OR IS
AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE
• The District’s facilities are adequate to continue supporting the District’s mission to enrich the
lives of the citizens of Coalinga and Huron by providing safe, welcoming parks and recreation
facilities and affordable, diverse recreation and human services activities for people of all ages
to play, learn, contemplate, build community spirit and be good stewards of the environment.
EXISTENCE OF ANY SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES OF
INTEREST IN THE AREA IF THE COMMISSION DETERMINES THAT
THEY ARE RELEVANT TO THE AGENCY
• As observed by LAFCo, there are no social or economic communities of interest that exist near
the District relevant to the agency’s service provisions.
THE PRESENT AND PROBABLE NEED FOR THOSE PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF ANY DISADVANTAGED
UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE EXISTING SPHERE
OF INFLUENCE
• For the purposes of this section, services provided by the District do not support growth or
induce population growth. Services provided by the District would not present a direct benefit
to a disadvantage unincorporated community.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
In consideration of information gathered and evaluated during the Municipal Service Review, it is
recommended the Commission:
• Receive this report and any public testimony regarding the proposed Municipal Service Review
and proposed Sphere of Influence update.
• Find that the Municipal Service Review is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to section 15306 (Information Collection).
• Approve the recommended Municipal Service Review determinations, together with any changes
deemed appropriate.
• Approve the recommended Sphere of Influence determinations, together with any changes
deemed appropriate.
• Affirm the existing Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Parks District SOI.
• Transfer jurisdiction of the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District from the District to the
City of Coalinga by joint resolution with mutually agreed upon terms and conditions. In the short
term, petition bids for local landscaping companies to maintain the LLMD for a reasonable fare.
• Retain rental fees for Camp Yeager in a separate fund account from District tax generated
revenues to avoid commingling of funds. Camp Yeager is a tax-exempt property outside the
district service area whereas the remainder of the District’s revenue is tax generated from within
the district service area.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This Municipal Service Review update was prepared by Fresno LAFCO. General Manager Tyler Hensley
provided substantial information included in this service review. Fresno LAFCo staff extends its
appreciation to the staff of the District for their assistance in the development of this Municipal Service
Review.
Available Documentation – documents used for the preparation of this report consist of public records
and are available at the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission Office located at:
Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission
2607 Fresno Street, Suite B
Fresno, California 93721
The Municipal Service Review is available on Fresno LAFCo’s website,
http://www.fresnolafco.org/default.asp
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