City of Susanville SOI Resolution - 12/11/17

LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 Attachment A LASSEN LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCo) CITY OF SUSANVILLE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (SOI) ADOPTED December 11, 2017 Resolution 2017-0002 1 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Role and Responsibility of LAFCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Purpose of a Sphere Of Influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.3 Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.4 Possible Approaches to the SOI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.5 Lassen LAFCo Sphere of Influence Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.6 SOI Update Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.7 SOI Amendments and CEQA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.8 Sphere of Influence Options for City of Susanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 2 BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.1 Susanville Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.1.1 Susanville Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.1.2 Susanville Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.1.3 Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.1.4 Susanville Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 2.2 City of Susanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.2.1 City of Susanville History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 2.2.2 City of Susanville Population Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.2.3 City of Susanville Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3 Susanville Sanitary District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3 CITY OF SUSANVILLE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.1 Present and Planned Land Uses in the City of Susanville Area, Including Agricultural and Open Space Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.1.1 Land Use Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.1.2 SOI Determinations on Present and Planned Land Use for the City of Susanville Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.2 Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services in the City of Susanville Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.2.1 Public Facilities and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.2.2 SOI Determinations on Facilities and Services: Present and Probable Need for the City of Susanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.3 Present Capacity of Public Facilities and Adequacy of Public Services 15 3.3.1 Public Facilities Present and Future Capacity for the City of Susanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.3.2 SOI Determinations on Present Capacity of Public Facilities and Adequacy of Public Services for City of Susanville . . . . . . . . 17 3.4 Social or Economic Communities of Interest for the City of Susanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.4.1 Susanville Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.4.2 SOI Determinations on Social or Economic Communities of Interest for the City of Susanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.5 Present and probable need for public facilities and services of any Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities within the existing Sphere of Influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.5.1 DUC Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.5.2 SOI Determinations on Present and probable need for public facilities and services of any Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities within the existing Sphere of Influence . . . . . . 18 ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 PREPARERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SUSANVILLE VICINITY SOILS MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 SPHERE MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 2 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 CITY GENERAL PLAN MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Role and Responsibility of LAFCo The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, as amended (“CKH Act”) (California Government Code §§56000 et seq.), is LAFCo’s governing law and outlines the requirements for preparing Municipal Service Reviews (MSRs) for periodic Sphere of Influence (SOI) updates. MSRs and SOIs are tools created to empower LAFCo to satisfy its legislative charge of “discouraging urban sprawl, preserving open-space and prime agricultural lands, efficiently providing government services, and encouraging the orderly formation and development of local agencies based upon local conditions and circumstances” (§56301). CKH Act Section 56301 further establishes that “one of the objects of the commission is to make studies and to obtain and furnish information which will contribute to the logical and reasonable development of local agencies in each county and to shape the development of local agencies so as to advantageously provide for the present and future needs of each county and its communities.” Based on that legislative charge, LAFCo serves as an arm of the State; preparing and reviewing studies and analyzing independent data to make informed, quasi-legislative decisions that guide the physical and economic development of the state (including agricultural uses) and the efficient, cost-effective, and reliable delivery of services to residents, landowners, and businesses. While SOIs are required to be updated every five years, they are not time-bound as planning tools by the statute, but are meant to address the “probable physical boundaries and service area of a local agency” (§56076). SOIs therefore guide both the near-term and long-term physical and economic development of local agencies their broader county area, and MSRs provide the near-term and long- term time-relevant data to inform LAFCo’s SOI determinations. 1.2 Purpose of a Sphere Of Influence In 1972, LAFCos were given the power to establish SOIs for all local agencies under their jurisdiction. As defined by the CKH Act, “’sphere of influence’ means a plan for the probable physical boundaries and service area of a local agency, as determined by the commission” (§56076). SOIs are designed to both proactively guide and respond to the need for the extension of infrastructure and delivery of municipal services to areas of emerging growth and development. Likewise, they are also designed to discourage urban sprawl and the premature conversion of agricultural and open space resources to urbanized uses. The role of SOIs in guiding the State’s growth and development was validated and strengthened in 2000 when the Legislature passed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2838 (Chapter 761, Statutes of 2000), which was the result of two years of labor by the Commission on Local Governance for the 21st Century, which traveled up and down the State taking testimony from a variety of local government stakeholders and assembled an extensive set of recommendations to the Legislature to strengthen the powers and tools of LAFCos to promote logical and orderly growth and development, and the efficient, cost-effective, and reliable delivery of public services to California’s residents, businesses, landowners, and visitors. 1 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 The requirement for LAFCos to conduct MSRs was established by AB 2838 as an acknowledgment of the importance of SOIs and recognition that regular periodic updates of SOIs should be conducted on a five-year basis (§56425(g)) with the benefit of better information and data through MSRs (§56430(a)). A MSR is conducted prior to, or in conjunction with, the update of a SOI and provides the foundation for updating it. LAFCo is required to make five written determinations when establishing, amending, or updating an SOI for any local agency that address the following (§56425(c)): 1. The present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open-space lands. 2. The present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area. 3. The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services that the agency provides or is authorized to provide. 4. The existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the commission determines that they are relevant to the agency. 5. For an update of an SOI of a city or special district that provides public facilities or services related to sewers, municipal and industrial water, or structural fire protection, the present and probable need for those public facilities and services of any disadvantaged unincorporated communities within the existing sphere of influence. 1.3 Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities SB 244 (Chapter 513, Statutes of 2011) made changes to the CKH Act related to “disadvantaged unincorporated communities,” including the addition of SOI determination #5 listed above. Disadvantaged unincorporated communities, or “DUCs,” are inhabited territories (containing 12 or more registered voters) where the annual median household income is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median household income. CKH Act Section 56375(a)(8)(A) prohibits LAFCo from approving a city annexation of more than 10 acres if a DUC is contiguous to the annexation territory but not included in the proposal, unless an application to annex the DUC has been filed with LAFCo. The legislative intent is to prohibit “cherry picking” by cities of tax-generating land uses while leaving out under-served, inhabited areas with infrastructure deficiencies and lack of access to reliable potable water and wastewater services. DUCs are recognized as social and economic communities of interest for purposes of recommending SOI determinations pursuant to Section 56425(c). 2 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 1.4 Possible Approaches to the SOI The following table shows seven types of Sphere of Influence possibilities: SPHERE DEFINITION TYPE Growth Contains territory beyond the jurisdictional boundaries of the local agency and sphere is an indication that the need for public services in the area has been established and the agency has the ability to effectively and efficiently extend the full spectrum of services provided by the agency. The existing Sphere for the City of Susanville is proposed to remain the same with the exception of removing the 80-acre Bartley parcel located at the Sphere’s eastern boundary. Coterminous Coincides with the jurisdictional boundaries of the local agency and is an sphere indication that the agency is landlocked, that there is no anticipated need for the agency’s services outside of its existing boundaries, or the agency lacks the capacity or ability to serve additional territory or there is insufficient information to make such a determination. Zero sphere A zero sphere contains no territory and indicates that the Commission has determined that one or more of the public service functions of the agency are either non-existent, inadequate, no longer needed, or should be reallocated to some other agency of government. Adoption of a zero sphere indicates the agency should ultimately be reorganized or dissolved. The Commission may initiate dissolution of an agency as the law allows. Smaller-than- Contains less territory than the jurisdictional boundary of the local agency agency. The smaller-than-agency sphere indicates that territory within the sphere local agency, but not within its sphere, should be detached and either transferred to another local agency or not served by any agency. Overlapping If more than one agency appears equally qualified to serve an area, and if sphere fiscal considerations and community input do not clearly favor a specific agency, an overlapping sphere may be appropriate. Provisional A designation indicating that LAFCo has identified in its most recent municipal sphere service review the need for an agency to address organizational issues. Agencies given a provisional sphere will be encouraged to discuss reorganization options or alternatives to existing service provision or governmental structure and to provide LAFCo with written results of their discussions and/or studies. Service To accommodate situations where territory within an agency’s jurisdiction may specific zone require some, but not all of the services that the agency is authorized to within a provide, the LAFCo may designate an area within an SOI to which it may sphere attach specific policies, including limiting the types of services authorized in that area. The intent of a service specific zone is to limit the types of services provided in a defined area and is not intended in any way to circumvent annexation. 3 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 1.5 Lassen LAFCo Sphere of Influence Policies The policies stated below are all from Lassen LAFCo Policies, Standards, and Procedures: 1. General Policies. LAFCo must adopt a sphere of influence for each city and each district in its jurisdiction, and must review and, if necessary, update each Sphere of influence at least every five years. All LAFCo actions must be consistent with the relevant sphere plan. A Sphere of Influence is defined in Government Code Section 56425 as “a plan for the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency or municipality as determined by the commission.” The establishment of Sphere of Influence Plans is perhaps the most important planning function given to LAFCos by the state legislature. Spheres of Influence are described by the Cortese- Knox-Hertzberg Act as an important tool for “planning and shaping the logical and orderly development and coordination of local governmental agencies so as to advantageously provide for the present and future needs of the county and its communities.” Spheres serve a similar function in LAFCo determinations as general plans do for cities and counties. Consistency with the adopted sphere plan is mandatory, and changes to the plan require careful review. While LAFCo encourages the participation and cooperation of the subject agency, the sphere of influence plan is a LAFCo responsibility, and the Commission is the sole authority as to the sufficiency of the documentation and the plan’s consistency with law and LAFCo policy. Staff of LAFCo will work closely with agencies in developing sphere of influence plans. In determining the sphere of influence of each agency, LAFCo must consider and prepare a written statement of its determinations with respect to the following four factors as stated in Government Code Section 56425 (e): • The present and planned land use in the area, including agricultural and open-space lands. • The present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area. • The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services provided by the agency. • Any social or economic communities of interest in the area that the Commission determines is relevant to the agency. • Note: in 2011 an additional Sphere Determination was added by the California Legislature, as follows: “For an update of a sphere of influence of a city or special district which provides public facilities or services related to sewers, municipal or industrial water, or structural fire protection the present and probable need for those public facilities and services of any disadvantaged unincorporated communities within the existing sphere of influence.” 4 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 In order to prepare and update spheres of influence, LAFCo is required to conduct a review of the municipal services provided in the county, region, subregion, or other appropriate designated area. The policies and standards Lassen LAFCo applies to service reviews will be contained in a subsequent section of these policies and standards. 2. Consistency Requirement. Every sphere of influence plan must be consistent with LAFCo’s Policies and Standards, the State legislature’s policy direction to LAFCo, the sphere plans of all other agencies in the area, the Commission’s statement of written determinations with respect to its review of municipal services in the applicable area, and with the long range planning goals for the area. 3. Sphere Boundaries. In establishing the boundaries of a sphere of influence plan for an agency, LAFCo will consider the factors listed in Government Code Section 56425 (e) as noted above. With respect to Factor 3.1(b) above, LAFCo will not include lands that are unlikely to require the services provided by the agency, for example, lands not designated for development by the applicable General Plan, areas where development is constrained by topographical factors, or areas where the projected and historical growth rates do not indicate a need for service within the timeframe of the sphere plan. With respect to Factor 3.1(c) above, LAFCo will not include areas in an agency’s sphere of influence, which cannot feasibly be served by the agency within a time frame consistent with the sphere plan. 4. Concurrent Amendment. LAFCo will generally not amend a Sphere of Influence concurrently with its action on a proposal. 5. Time Factor. Sphere of Influence amendments will ordinarily take longer to process than applications for a change of organization or reorganization and will generally require more detailed information. 6. Updated Plans Encouraged. Agencies are encouraged to keep the supporting documentation for their Sphere of Influence plans up to date so that individual applications for changes of organization or reorganization are not burdened with time delays. 7. Internal Consistency Required. Sphere of Influence Plans shall be internally consistent. 5 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 8. Agency Incapable of Providing Services. If the evidence demonstrates that an agency is unable to provide an adequate level of service within a portion of its service area boundaries within the time frame provided for that boundary, the Sphere of Influence Plan shall be amended pursuant to the procedures for periodic review such that the probable service boundaries are consistent with the determinations included in the applicable Municipal Service Review. 9. Adoption and Revision. LAFCo will adopt, amend, or update Sphere of Influence Plans after a public hearing and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Government Code Section 56427. Sphere actions are subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Sphere of Influence Plans shall be updated every five years, or more frequently if deemed necessary by the Commission. Wherever possible, the City of Susanville sphere update shall be scheduled to coincide with its general plan update. 10. Zero and Minus Spheres. The Commission may adopt a “zero” sphere of influence (encompassing no territory) for an agency when the Commission has determined that the public service functions of the agency are either non-existent, no longer needed, or should be reallocated to some other agency of government. Adoption of a “zero” sphere indicates the agency should ultimately be dissolved. The Commission may initiate dissolution of an agency when it deems such action appropriate. The Commission may adopt a “minus” sphere (excluding territory currently within that agency’s boundaries) when it has determined that territory within the agency’s boundaries is not in need of the agency’s services, or when the agency has no feasible plans to provide efficient and adequate service to the territory in question. 1.6 SOI Update Process LAFCo is required to establish SOIs for all local agencies and enact policies to promote the logical and orderly development of areas within the SOIs. Furthermore, LAFCo must update those SOIs every five years, as necessary. In updating the SOI, LAFCo is required to conduct a Municipal Service Review (MSR) and adopt related determinations. (Adopted on October 15, 2012). LAFCo must notify affected agencies 21 days before holding a public hearing to consider the SOI and may not update the SOI until that hearing is closed. The LAFCo Executive Officer must issue a report including recommendations on the SOI amendment and update under consideration at least five days before the public hearing. 1.7 SOI Amendments and CEQA LAFCo has the discretion to limit SOI updates to those that it may process without unnecessarily delaying the SOI update process or without requiring its funding agencies to bear the costs of environmental studies associated with SOI expansions. Any local agency or individual may file a request for an SOI amendment. The request must state the nature of and reasons for the proposed amendment, and provide a map depicting the proposal. 6 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 LAFCo may require the requester to pay a fee to cover LAFCo costs, including the costs of appropriate environmental review under CEQA. LAFCo may elect to serve as lead agency for such a review, may designate the proposing agency as lead agency, or both the local agency and LAFCo may serve as co-lead agencies for purposes of an SOI amendment. Local agencies are encouraged to consult with LAFCo staff early in the process regarding the most appropriate approach for the particular SOI amendment under consideration. Certain types of SOI amendments are likely exempt from CEQA review. Examples are SOI expansions that include territory already within the bounds or service area of an agency, SOI reductions, zero SOIs and coterminous SOI’s. SOI expansions for limited purpose agencies that provide services (e.g., fire protection, levee protection, cemetery, and resource conservation) needed by both rural and urban areas are typically not considered growth-inducing and are likely exempt from CEQA. Similarly, SOI expansions for districts serving rural areas (e.g., irrigation water) are typically not considered growth inducing. Remy et al. write: “In City of Agoura Hills v. Local Agency Formation Commission (2d Dist.1988) 198 Cal.App.3d480, 493-496 [243 Cal.Rptr.740] (City of Agoura Hills), the court held that a LAFCo’s decision to approve a city’s sphere of influence that in most respects was coterminous with the city’s existing municipal boundaries was not a “project” because such action did not entail any potential effects on the physical environment.”1 1.8 Sphere of Influence Options for City of Susanville A Sphere of Influence option for the City of Susanville is adopt a Sphere of Influence similar to that of the Susanville Sanitary District. Most annexations to the City would be processed concurrently with an annexation to the Susanville Sanitary District including new developments needing access to wastewater collection and treatment services. In addition, annexations to the Susanville Sanitary District would be concurrent with an annexation to the City of Susanville so new development would be built to City standards and have other City services. Not all City annexations would concurrently require annexation to the Sanitary District, for example, existing developed areas or structures having functioning septic systems or open space uses not needing immediate wastewater services could be annexed to the City without concurrent annexation to the Sanitary District. This option would afford the city with the ability to comment on county planning and development within the sphere and would encourage a comprehensive updated joint city-county planning effort, which has not taken place since December 1984. An alternative option would be to amend the Sphere to be coterminous with the City’s General Plan as shown on the last page of this report. Using this option would send a signal to the City that the Sphere for the City should only include that territory in which the city has previously planned. Territory outside the City’s Planning Area would not be included into the City’s Sphere should that option be exercised. A third option would be to adopt a Sphere of Influence including territory immediately west, south and east of the City extending out and including the Johnstonville community. The Sphere would include that area further south including the Richmond Road area. This option 1 Remy, Michael H., Tina A. Thomas, James G. Moose, Whitman F. Manley, Guide to CEQA, Solano Press Books, Point Arena, CA, February 2007, page 111. 7 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 would also afford the city with the ability to comment on county planning and development within the sphere and would encourage a comprehensive updated joint city-county planning effort which has not taken place since December 1984 (see attached map showing this option). A fourth option would be to leave the Sphere as it is less the Bartley Williamson Act parcel located at the eastern edge of the City’s Sphere of Influence until such time the City and County have jointly planned or the City has planned for further sphere expansion to the south of the city, after which LAFCo may consider a SOI amendment. As with all options there are some prohibitions including Williamson Act contracted lands into a Spheres of Influence of a local government agency. These prohibitions and or conditions regarding Williamson Act Lands are included in Government Code Section 56426.6 (a) and (b). 56426.6 (a) The commission shall not approve a change to the sphere of influence of a local government agency of territory that is subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 51200) of Part 1 of Division 1) if that local government agency provides, or would provide, facilities or services related to sewers, nonagricultural water, or streets and roads to the territory, unless these facilities or services benefit land uses that are allowed under the contract and the landowner consents to the change to the sphere of influence. (b) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the commission may nevertheless approve a change for that territory if it finds either of the following: (A) That the change would facilitate planned, orderly, and efficient patterns of land use or provision of services, and the public interest in the change substantially outweighs the public interest in the current continuation of the contract beyond its current expiration date. Soils in the southern portion of the City within the City Limits consist of Grades 1 and 2 soils and are classified as Excellent and Good soils. The western portion of the proposed Sphere also contains a small amount of Grade 1 and Grade 2 soils. However, this area largely contains Class 3 and 4 soils, classified as fair or poor soils. In this case, LAFCo policies support movement onto Grade 1 and Grade 2 soils where there are no feasible alternatives for City expansion. City expansion to the North is no longer an option as the territory is owned by the Susanville Rancheria and contains a regional park. Expansion to the East, while having several development constraints, is where the City’s water supply and infrastructure are located. As for the area southwest of the City, soil grades are of Very Poor, Poor and Fair Soils, Grades 5, 4 and 3 respectively. However, there are some excellent (Grade 1) soils located south of Gold Run Road. Land use patterns in this area show significant parcelization resulting in limited agricultural viability. As for the eastern portion of the proposed Sphere of Influence, many of the soils are Fair or Poor (Grade 3 and 4) soils where Johnstonville is located and with Grade 1 soils in the low lying areas. Some of the area containing Grade 1 soils are parcelized. There is no farmland security zone land in the proposed Sphere of Influence. Inclusion of Farmland Security Zone or Williamson Act lands are permitted provided if the city provides or would provide facilities or services related to sewers, nonagricultural water, or streets and roads to the territory unless these facilities or services benefit land uses that are allowed under the contract or the landowner consents to the change in the Sphere of Influence. 8 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 2 BACKGROUND 2.1 Susanville Community 2.1.1 Susanville Location The City of Susanville is located in northeastern California in the south-central part of the Lassen County. The City is at the intersection of State Highways 36 and 139 with U.S. Highway 395 skirting the City 4 miles to the east. Susanville is about 85 miles north-northwest of Reno, Nevada and approximately 103 miles north and east of Chico and Red Bluff. Elevations within the City range from 4,000 to 4,500 feet above sea level with City Hall at 4,240 feet. The City is surrounded by higher elevations on three sides including Susanville Peak, 3 1/2 miles due north of the city at 6,576 feet high, Diamond Mountain, 8 miles south of Susanville is 7,738 feet and Thompson Peak (13 miles southeast) reaches 7,795 feet. Both Diamond Mountain and Thompson Peak straddle the Lassen County-Plumas County boundary. The City straddles the Susan River, which flows out of the mountains to the west and drains southeastward into the Honey Lake Valley. Honey Lake is periodically a dry lake, which has no known outlet. West of Susanville, on both sides of the southeast-draining Susan River, foothills rise nearly 1,000 feet above the river valley to elevations of 5,000 to 5,200 feet. State Highway 36 leads west from Susanville to the small communities of Westwood (Lassen County) and Chester (Plumas County) and to the northern Sacramento Valley and the City of Red Bluff (Tehama County). A short turn-off northward from Highway 36 leads to Mt. Lassen— a 10,437-foot volcano in Shasta County that last erupted in 1914. Highway 36 also leads eastward to Highway 395, then south to Reno, about 1 1/2 hour drive. Eagle Lake, an important sport fishing and tourist destination, is 23 miles north of Susanville on State Route 139. 2.1.2 Susanville Climate The climate in Susanville is typical of Lassen County, and is generally described as semi-arid. Summers are typically dry, with moderate-high daytime temperatures and cool nights. Winters are typically wet, with an average annual precipitation of approximately 15 inches including an average of 35” of snow. Almost all precipitation falls between October and April. The mean annual high and low temperatures are 64 degrees and 35 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.1.3 Open Space Important open spaces within and near the city include areas along the Susan River and in places along Piute Creek, the Bizz Johnson Trail, Susan Ranch Park, Inspiration Point and the municipal golf course. In addition, the City is surrounded by thousands of acres of public land under U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management ownership. 9 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 2.1.4 Susanville Employment According to Susanville's 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, 2 the top employers in the City are as follows: City of Susanville Top Employers Number Employer Number of Employees 1 High Desert State Prison 1,250 2 California Correctional Center 1,000 3 Lassen County 441 4 Susanville Indian Rancheria 295 5 Lassen College 267 6 Banner Lassen Medical Center 197 7 Diamond Mountain Casino 179 8 Walmart 150 9 Susanville School District 101 10 Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 101 11 Lassen Union High School District 85 12 Northeastern Rural Health 81 13 Safeway 80 14 City of Susanville 62 15 Susanville Supermarket IGA 62 2.2 City of Susanville 2.2.1 City of Susanville History Susanville was named after Susan Roop, daughter of Issac Roop, an early settler. The present name was adopted in 1857. The Susanville post office was founded in 1860. Susanville was incorporated in 1900. Susanville (formerly known as Rooptown) is the county seat of Lassen County. In 2014 the population was 8,898. Susanville, a former logging and mining town, is the site of the High Desert State Prison and California Correctional Center. High Desert State Prison, a maximum- security facility, opened in 1995; the California Correctional Center, a minimum-medium security facility, opened in 1963. These two institutions contain non-contiguous incorporated territory specifically permitted under the LAFCo Act. 2 City of Susanville, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015, http://www.cityofsusanville.net/wp- content/uploads/2011/02/2015CAFRFinal11-23-15V2.pdf, June 4, 2016. 10 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 2.2.2 City of Susanville Population Data The 2010 Census reported that 9,439 people (52.6% of the population) lived in households, 108 (0.6%) lived in group quarters. There were 3,833 households, out of which 1,357 (35.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,161 households (30.3%) were made up of individuals and 405 (10.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size in 2010 was 2.46. In 2014, the average household size was slightly lower at 2.34 and the City’s population was slightly lower at 8,898. There were 3,833 occupied housing units, of which 1,974 were owner-occupied, 1,859 were occupied by renters, and 423 were vacant. The overall vacancy rate was 9.94% compared to the rental vacancy rate of 7.7%. There were 5,039 people living in owner-occupied housing units and 4,400 people living in occupied rental housing units in 2010. Between 2010 and 2014, the City’s population decreased from 9,439 to 8,898. 2.2.3 City of Susanville Services The City of Susanville provides a wide range of municipal services, including police, fire protection, water, airport, natural gas and geothermal utilities, street maintenance, snow removal, parks and recreation, planning, economic vitality, grant administration, contract administration services for other government agencies, zoning, building and safety, and other general government services. Accounting, payroll, revenue collection, accounts payable, treasury, budget, financial reporting, business licensing and utility billing are the responsibility of the City Administrative Services Department.3 In addition, the City has partnerships with other agencies including the Air Quality District, the Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority for a community pool and the IRWMP (Integrated Regional Water Management Plan) for regional watershed and water management. The City and the Susanville Sanitary District both do not provide services to its institutionalized population. 3 City of Susanville, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015, http://www.cityofsusanville.net/wp- content/uploads/2011/02/2015CAFRFinal11-23-15V2.pdf, June 4, 2016. 11 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 2.3 Susanville Sanitary District4 The following information on the Susanville Sanitary District (SSD) is included because the boundary of the District’s Sphere of Influence may inform the City’s Sphere of Influence. Susanville Sanitary District was formed on December 14, 1948 as an independent Special District by the Consolidation of Milwood Sanitary District and Susanville Sanitary District. When first formed, the District was called Susanville Consolidated Sanitary District (SCSD). In 2005, the name was changed to Susanville Sanitary District. Susanville Sanitary District provides wastewater collection and treatment servicing the City of Susanville, CA. The Susanville Sanitary District boundaries encompass approximately 6.2 square miles. With a few exceptions the boundaries are contiguous to Susanville City limits. The District has approximately 3,595 connections out of which 3,199 are residential, 387 are commercial and 9 are industrial. Currently, the District provides wastewater collection and tertiary wastewater treatment. The District recently went to UV disinfection in lieu of chemical treatment in order to better serve the community and protect the environment. The District owns and maintains 61 miles of collection pipelines, a wastewater treatment plant, 2 polishing ponds and a wetland. Wastewater is collected through 60 miles of gravity-fed pipelines and one mile of pressure sewer mains. The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) treats approximately 1.0 million gallons of wastewater per day during dry weather and approximately 1.2 million gallons per day (mgd) in wet weather. The WWTP has the capacity to treat and discharge 2.0 mgd average monthly flow and 3.1 mgd peak wet weather flow, with a maximum hydraulic capacity of 4.0 mgd. For planning purposes, the District estimates that each resident uses approximately 250 gallons per day. Operation costs are covered by rate payers based on the type of use, and property owners through property taxes. Costs associated with new development are paid by private developers while costs for infrastructure as a whole are paid through service and connection fees, as appropriate. During SSD’s SOI update in 2011, it was recommended that the City’s SOI align with SSD’s, as it is the other major provider of municipal services in the area and its SOI extends out to include the entirety of the community of Johnstonville. The City, as land use authority and planner of the area within city limits and its SOI, determines and guides where new growth will be located. Municipal services such as wastewater and water are generally only needed in more densely populated areas, which will be primarily within the City’s SOI. As such, it seems that SSD’s SOI should closely align with the City’s SOI, where demand for services will be concentrated. Prior to this occurring agricultural preserves between the city and Johnstonville must be at a minimum under non-renewal status, the city should adopt agricultural preservation policies and plan the area for further expansion in the City’s general plan. 4 Susanville Sanitary District, http://susanvillesanitarydistrict.com/about_us.aspx, June 6, 2016. 12 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 3 CITY OF SUSANVILLE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE 3.1 Present and Planned Land Uses in the City of Susanville Area, Including Agricultural and Open Space Lands5 3.1.1 Land Use Background The City of Susanville General Plan was prepared in 1989. Several updates to the plan have been adopted since its original adoption. The City of Susanville Administrative Services Department administers the General Plan and zoning requirements for the City. Economically the City continues to see retail growth. Auto Zone, Panda Express and the construction of a new Rite-Aid Pharmacy joins the additions of Ross, Dollar General, Big-5 Sporting Goods and Tractor Supply. With the addition of these new retail stores, the City’s retail sales tax revenue increased by 7.5% from 2013-14. The population for the City has decreased to a 2014 population of 8,898. Government employment accounts for approximately 64% of the total labor force within the City limits. 6 Spillover from the Reno area is beginning to occur in Susanville as a result of rising housing and industrial land prices. As a result, there is a trend for workers in Lassen County and Susanville to move to Susanville as a result of high housing demand, low vacancy rates, rising costs and employees no longer sharing houses in favor of families relocating to Susanville in the Reno area. 3.1.2 SOI Determinations on Present and Planned Land Use for the City of Susanville Area 1-1] The City of Susanville decreased to a 2014 population of approximately 8,898, and since 1980, has held a long-term average growth rate of just under 1%. There is a high likelihood of growth at a similar modest rate for at least the next 5 years with slightly higher rates after that time.7 1-2] The City currently has adequate land within the city limits to accommodate projected growth for the next 10-15 years. The City updated it Urban Master Water Plan (2010) and Housing Element (2014-2019), and based on the population projections in both documents there is adequate water supply to meet demand beyond the year 2025. 8 1-3] Based on the Municipal Service Review prepared by LAFCo for the Susanville Sanitary District, the wastewater treatment facility has excess capacity for an additional 4,152 residential wastewater connections before the wastewater treatment facility reaches capacity.9 5 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(1) 6 City of Susanville, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015, http://www.cityofsusanville.net/wp- content/uploads/2011/02/2015CAFRFinal11-23-15V2.pdf, June 4, 2016. 7 Lassen LAFCo, City of Susanville, Adopted Municipal Service Review, Resolution 2015-0003. 8 Lassen LAFCo, City of Susanville, Adopted Municipal Service Review, Resolution 2015-0003. 9 Lassen LAFCo, City of Susanville, Adopted Municipal Service Review, Resolution 2015-0003. 13 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 1-4] Upon annexation of Lands containing Grade 1 or Grade 2 soils, the City should adopt a Right to Farm Ordinance and record an acknowledgement that the annexation area contains agricultural soils. 1-5] Given the importance of agricultural lands in Lassen County and the proximity of these lands to already urbanized areas, the City’s boundaries, and the City’s potential growth area, it is important the City adopt agricultural preservation policies in order to promote logical growth yet ensure that agricultural productivity is not inhibited by urbanization. It is recommended that the City adopt appropriate agricultural preservation policies as well as update its General Plan prior to LAFCo including those properties within the City’s SOI. 3.2 Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services in the City of Susanville Area10 3.2.1 Public Facilities and Services The City of Susanville provides most city services with the exception of wastewater collection and treatment, which is provided by the Susanville Sanitary District, and electrical service, which is provided by the Lassen Municipal Utility District. It thus makes sense that the Sphere of Influence for the City should be the same as that for the Susanville Sanitary District. 3.2.2 SOI Determinations on Facilities and Services: Present and Probable Need for the City of Susanville 2-1] It is expected that the City of Susanville will be able to provide adequate service provision for future populations, and that the level of service provision will continue to improve as new developments are constructed within the City and the tax base expands. 2-2] New developments which will require wastewater services will be annexed to the City of Susanville and to the Susanville Sanitary District at the same time. 2-3] The city does not intend to provide facilities or services related to sewers, nonagricultural water, or streets and roads to any territory within the Williamson Act unless these facilities or services benefit land uses that are allowed under the contract or the landowner consents to the change in the Sphere of Influence. 2-4] There is the potential for expanded domestic water services in the Johnstonville area. The City would like to expand its water system in the Johnstonville area. At present, the City is precluded from offering these services outside of its SOI. Should portions of Johnstonville remain outside of the City’s ultimately adopted SOI, then it is recommended that both the City in its general plan and LAFCo adopt policies to ensure an exception for domestic water services in the Johnstonville community is made should the need arise 10 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(2) 14 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 3.3 Present Capacity of Public Facilities and Adequacy of Public Services11 3.3.1 Public Facilities Present and Future Capacity for the City of Susanville The City continues to focus on and promote quality development and redevelopment projects including industrial, commercial and residential projects. Staff continually looks for opportunities to revitalize and improve our community. Some of the projects that the City is currently working on are as follows: • Search for funding to improve/develop community recreational opportunities, especially along the Susan River Corridor. • Programming of funding to implement the Gateway project to improve and add safety features along Highway 36/Main Street. • Began the first phase of replacing water lines throughout the City using the reserves created by the increase in water rates in 2008 and $2 million in state water funds to improve water infrastructure. • The City and County have formed the Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority and have committed to building a community swimming pool with construction to be completed in the spring of 2017. • Increase our economic vitality efforts by promoting recreational activities and additional park lands to attract people to our community. 12 Providing for additional industrial/business park land, master planning for subdivisions, ordinance updates and upgrading infrastructure. Another measure of capacity is the City budget, which is shown on the following page: City of Susanville Mid-Year Adopted Budget 2016-1713 Fund Fund Audited Beginning Beginning Projected Projected Num- Title 6-30-16 Adopted Adopted Revenue 6-30-17 ber Fund Budget Budget Over Fund Balance Revenue Expense (Under) Balance Expense 100X General 2,704,355 5,563,970 5,575,418 (11,448) 2,962,907 Fund 2002 State COPS* 54,963 100,000 100,000 0 54,963 2006 Snow 58,003 16,807 89,027 (72,220) 14,217 2007 Streets 123,356 4,060,395 4,039,330 21,065 144,421 2010 Street 21,329 2,800 0 2,800 24,129 Mitigation 2011 Police 24,056 3,200 23,644 (20,444) 3,612 Mitigation 2012 Fire 108,456 3,000 0 3,000 111,456 Mitigation 2013 Park 164,276 500 8,220 (7,720) 156,556 Dedication 11 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(3) 12 City of Susanville, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015, http://www.cityofsusanville.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2015CAFRFinal11-23-15V2.pdf, June 4, 2016. 13 City of Susanville Mid-Year 2016-2017 City Budget (Resolution 17-5361) March 15, 2017 15 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 2014 State Prop 34,615 41,124 31,674 9,450 44,065 30/AB 109 2016 CDBG** 1,313,557 0 5,000 (5,000) 1,308,557 Revolving 2017 State Econ 440,865 198 200,000 (199,802) 241,063 Revolving 2018 Home 706,318 15,155 10,000 5,155 711,473 Revolving 2030 Traffic 76,442 10,158 32,778 (22,620) 53,822 Safety Fund 2035 P. 96,197 500 0 500 97,217 Bunyan/Ash St. Signal 2037 Skyline Bike 7,535 100 0 100 7,635 Lane 3015 City Hall 13,848 0 13,848 (13,848) 0 Parking Lot 4001 Mark Roos- 592,779 0 149,121 (149,121) 443,658 Miller- Fletcher 4003 City Hall 52,245 135,028 135,028 0 52,245 Debt Service 4004 CalPERS 359,218 335,599 435,597 (99,998) 259,220 Refunding Loan 4005 Community 35,959 66,052 102,011 (35,959) 0 Pool Debt Serv. 711X Water Funds 2,826,545 2,826,545 2,520,306 (306,239) 2,914,063 7201 Airport 2,283,374 130,511 267,343 (136,832) 2,146,542 7301 Geothermal 572,623 93,100 161,619 (68,519) 504,104 7401 Natural Gas (570,739) 4,647,145 4,531,990 115,155 (455,584) 7530 Golf Course 2,428,874 310,540 329,835 (19,295) 2,409,579 7620 PW Admin/ 87,848 240,958 300,478 (59,520) 28,328 Engineering 7630 Risk 381,562 607,275 787,276 (180,001 201,561 Management TOTAL 14,339,393 19,210,462 19,649,543 (439,081) 13,900,312 *COPS, Community Oriented Policing Services **CDBG, Community Development Block Grant Although the budget shown above shows that the expenses will be greater than the revenue, the City has adequate reserves to meet the budget if necessary. 16 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 3.3.2 SOI Determinations on Present Capacity of Public Facilities and Adequacy of Public Services for City of Susanville 3-1] The City of Susanville will continue to provide adequate city services and new development will be coordinated with the Susanville Sanitary District to the extent wastewater services are required. 3-2] The City will remain proactive in annexing existing development to provide more reliable and consistent services and infrastructure. 3.4 Social or Economic Communities of Interest for the City of Susanville14 3.4.1 Susanville Community Susanville, the county seat of Lassen County, is a vibrant and industrious community in the northeastern corner of California. Susanville’s rural atmosphere, clean environment and easy access to outdoor recreation make it attractive to both visitors and residents. The town’s pioneer heritage lives on in the goal to keep the city on the list of top places to live in America.15 The City of Susanville has social, educational, medical, commercial and religious services available for its residents and residents of the surrounding area. Travel out of the area, primarily to the City of Reno, Nevada, is necessary for most specialized medical services and more complete shopping opportunities. 3.4.2 SOI Determinations on Social or Economic Communities of Interest for the City of Susanville 4-1] The City of Susanville is a complete community with government services, economic services, medical services and social opportunities available. 4-2] The community of Johnstonville is also a community of interest for the City, as it is a relatively developed area immediately adjacent to the City’s boundaries where municipal services are in demand. The city needs to plan for this area prior to placing it into its Sphere of Influence. 3.5 Present and probable need for public facilities and services of any Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities within the existing Sphere of Influence16 3.5.1 DUC Background 14 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(4) 15 City of Susanville, http://www.cityofsusanville.org/. June 6, 2016. 16 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(5) 17 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 In addition to a consideration of population growth, the State Law requires LAFCO to consider whether or not an area is a Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community (DUC). A DUC is an area where the Median Household Income is less than 80% of the State of California Median Household Income, which is $60,883. Using 2010 Census Data, the Median Household Income for the City of Susanville is $45,198, which is less than 80% of the State Median Household Income ($60,883). The whole of Lassen County Median Household Income of $50,317, which is lower than 80% of the State Median Household Income.17 The purpose of the DUC determination is to learn if there are any small areas, which could benefit from being annexed to the City. In the case of the City of Susanville this is not an important consideration because fire, water services and wastewater (from the Susanville Sanitary District) services are supplied outside the City (and the SSD) to contiguous unincorporated areas.18 LAFCo adopted a definition of a Disadvantaged Community which is as follows: a. Substantially developed with primarily residential uses b. Contains at least 25 parcels in close proximity to each other that do not exceed 1.5 acres in size c. Does not have reliable public water, sewer or structural fire protection service available d. Contains at least 12 registered voters e. Has a median household income level of less than 80% of the statewide median household income f. Has been defined in the Principal Jurisdiction’s Housing Element as a Disadvantaged Community meeting the criteria established in the Government Code. 3.5.2 SOI Determinations on Present and probable need for public facilities and services of any Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities within the existing Sphere of Influence 5-1] There are no known DUCs meeting LAFCo’s definition adjacent to the City of Susanville at this time albeit based on population data the entire city and Lassen County could be considered a DUC. 17 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0613945.html, May 31, 2013. 18 Lassen LAFCo, City of Susanville, Adopted Municipal Service Review, Resolution 2015-0003. 18 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 ABBREVIATIONS AB Assembly Bill CDBG Community Development Block Grant City City of Susanville COPS Community Oriented Policing Services DUC Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community CEQA California Environmental Quality Act LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission mgd million gallons per day MSR Municipal Service Review OPEB Other Post-Employment Benefits SB Senate Bill SOI Sphere of Influence SSD Susanville Sanitary District UV Ultra-Violet WWTP Wastewater Treatment Plant 19 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 REFERENCES City of Susanville, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015, http://www.cityofsusanville.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2015CAFRFinal11-23- 15V2.pdf, June 4, 2016. City of Susanville, http://www.cityofsusanville.org/. June 6, 2016. Lassen LAFCo, City of Susanville, Adopted Municipal Service Review, Resolution 2015-0003. Remy, Michael H., Tina A. Thomas, James G. Moose, Whitman F. Manley, Guide to CEQA, Solano Press Books, Point Arena, CA, February 2007, page 111. Susanville Sanitary District, http://susanvillesanitarydistrict.com/about_us.aspx, June 6, 2016. US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0613945.html, May 31, 2013. PREPARERS Lassen LAFCO, John Benoit, Executive Officer PO Box 2694, Granite Bay CA 95746 916-797-6003 johnbenoit@surewest.net Christy Leighton, Planning Consultant Jennifer Stephenson, LAFCo Consultant 20 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 Lassen Local Agency Formation Commission CITY OF SUSANVILLE AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE SOIL CAPACITY RATINGS R 11 E R 12 E R 13 E 15 14 Paiute Ln 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 27 26 25 30 29 Skyline Rd 28 Joint Hwy 14 27 26 25 30 ke Rd ·|}þ 36 Susanville 34 35 36 31 32MainSt 33 34 35 36 31 03 02 01 06 05 04 03 02 01 06 Johnstonville Rd Johnstonville 10 11 12 07 08 09 10 11 ·|}þ 12 07 mond Rd N 395 Rich Richmond Rd N 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 Gold Run Rd ·|}þ 395 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 Wingfield Rd NN 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 32 32 06 05 04 03 02 01 06 21 N 03 T N 92 T ·|}þ SOIL CAPACITY kj Pittvi kj N lle u kj b B i 2 e ie 9 b 9 b e e r r kjMadeline kjLi S tt t l o e n V e a s l l L e a y nding ·|}þ 13 kj 9 kjTe kj rm R o avendale A S S L G G r r a a d d e e 1 2 E G x o c o e d llent Spaulding kj ·|}þ 395 E Grade 3 Fair 4 N Grade 4 Poor kj Communities Clear Creek kj L kjW ak e e s J F t o w o h o r n e o s s d t t o kj nvil kj lekjSu kj sa J n a S v n t kj a i e l kj n l s e kjM d L v i i i i s l t l l f c h e o h r kj kjf d ie W l H d e kje n r d lo e n l g O U N T C G G (N r r o a a n d d a e e g 5 6 ri c V N u e A l r t y u r P al o ) or G E E L C H R o i o g u a h n d w t s y a B ys oundary City of Susanville Boundary Herlong Junction Dkjo ·|}þ 3 y 9 l 5 eY Pit or Dump N D Parcels City of Susanville Proposed Near Term SOI Sectional Grid City of Susanville Proposed Long Term SOI City of Susanville Hallelujah Junction kj Water Source: Modoc LA ( F M Co DB&M) 0 0.5 1 2Miles Map Created: 5/22/2017 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 R 11 E R 12 E 03 02 01 06 05 04 03 02 01 06 10 11 12 07 08 09 10 11 12 07 ·|}þ 139 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 22 23 24 19 PAIUTE LN 20 21 22 23 24 19 SPRING RIDGE RD 34 2 E 7 3 A 6 GLE ·|}þ L 3 A 6 KE RD 2 3 6 5 3 2 6 5 PRATTVILLE 3 3 R 1 0 D SOUTH ST WEST ST N ROOP S R T ICHMOND RD C 3 S H 2 2 E 9 u S ORLO DR A T L M s N EX A U A a P I N A T N U D L E n S B S R U N T A T Y C V A v O E N D V R AMUN R IN D A i AV l E le SKY R S L IV F E IN E O C R E U O S R 2 R N T T A D D 8 S H 3 H S S S 3 T T T D R E IV R E E RS K EVA LLESSUR ID D E R DR FAIRGROUNDS RD JOHNSTONVILLE RD 3 2 4 7 2 3 6 5 2 3 5 6 3 3 1 0 03 02 01 06 RI 0 CH 5 MOND RD S N IERRA RD SIERRA RD 04 03 JOHNSTONVILLE RD E 02 CENTER RD 01 06 10 11 12 07 08 SUSAN B H E IL V L E S R D L R Y DR 09 10 11 Johns ·|}þ to 1 n 2 ville 07 0 1 9 6 15 14 13 GOLD RUN R 1 D 8 1 RD IBED 7 RICHMOND RD N EMERSON 1 DR 6 15 14 DIAMOND CREST RD DIANE D IN 1 R J D O 3 H A NS L T S O E U N V D S ILL A R E 3 N R 9 D N 5 ST ·|}þ 395 18 21 21 22 GOLD RU 2 N 3 G R O D LD RUN RD 24 19 20 WINGFIELD RD N WINGFIELD RD N 22 23 24 19 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 22 N 03 T N 92 T Lassen Local Agency Formation Commission THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE BOUNDARY ·|}þ kj Pittvi kj Nlleu kj b B ie 2 ie 9 b 9 b e e r r kjMadeline kjLi S tt t l o e n S V e a p s l a l L e u a y ld n i d n i g n kj g ·|}þ 13 kj 9 kjTe kj rm R ·|}þ o a 3 v 9 e 5 ndale A S S E L 4 N kj Communities Lassen County Clear Creek kj L kjW ak e e s J F t o w o h o r n e o s s d t t o kj nvil kj lekjSu kj sa J n a S v n kj ta i e lkj n l s e kjM d L v i i i i s l t l l f c h e o h r kj kj f d ie W l H d e kj n er d lo e n l g O U N T C G E E L C H R o i o g u a h n d w t s y a B ys oundary C C i i t t y y o o f f S S u u s s a a n n v v i i l ll le e Boundary Herlong Junction DkjoyleY N Parcels Sphere of Influence Boundary D Sectional Grid 0 0.5 1 2Miles City of Susanville Hallelujah Junction kj (MDB&M) Source: Lassen LAFCo Map Created: 11/7/2017 LASSEN LAFCo CITY OF SUSANVILLE Adopted Res 2017-0002 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE December 11, 2017 23 LEGEND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SCALE:1"=25,000' CITY OF SUSANVILLE