CSA 7 Burney FC Approved MSR SOI Update April 2021

County Service Area # 7 Burney Flood Control Municipal Service Review & Sphere of Influence Update Commission Approved April 2021 SHASTA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION Commissioners Les Baugh, County Member - District 5 Supervisor Joe Chimenti, County Member & Vice Chair - District 1 Supervisor Pamelyn Morgan, City Member - City of Shasta Lake Mark Mezzano, City Member - City of Redding Brenda Haynes, Special District Member - Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District Irwin Fust, Special District Member & Chair - Clear Creek Community Services District Larry Russel, Public Member Alternate Members: Mary Rickert, County Member - District 3 Supervisor Stan Neutze, City Member – City of Anderson Fred Ryness, Special District Member – Burney Water District Katherine Ann Campbell, Public Member Shasta LAFCO Staff: George Williamson, AICP, Executive Officer Kathy Bull, Office Manager James M. Underwood, Legal Counsel Planwest Partners Staff: Krystle Heaney, AICP, Services Specialist Jason Barnes, GIS Analyst Acknowledgements: LAFCO staff would like to thank the contributors to this Municipal Service Review. Input instrumental in completing this report was provided by Shawn Ankeny, PE, PLS, from the Shasta County Public Works Department. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control Administrative Draft February 2021 Table of Contents County Service Area # 7 ......................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................1 CSA Overview.................................................................................................................................1 Principal Act ...................................................................................................................................1 Service Review Determinations ......................................................................................................1 Sphere of Influence Determinations ................................................................................................2 Uses of the Report ..........................................................................................................................2 Review Methods ............................................................................................................................3 California Environmental Quality Act ..............................................................................................3 Common Topics for an Agency Profile .............................................................................................3 Governance Structure ....................................................................................................................5 Management and Staffing ..............................................................................................................5 Agency Profile ....................................................................................................................... 6 Formation ......................................................................................................................................6 County Service Area Boundary and Sphere ......................................................................................6 Other Service Providers ..................................................................................................................6 Existing and Planned Land Uses ......................................................................................................7 Land Use ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Zoning ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Growth and Population ..................................................................................................................7 Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities .................................................................................7 Municipal Services ....................................................................................................................... 10 Financial Overview ....................................................................................................................... 11 Accountability and Governance .................................................................................................... 12 Municipal Service Review Determinations .................................................................................... 12 Figures Figure 1: CSA #7 Boundary and Sphere .......................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 2: CSA #7 Land Uses ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Figure 3: CSA #7 Pump Station Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 10 Figure 4: Cross-section of CSA #7 Floodwall ................................................................................................................ 11 Tables Table 1: Shasta County Board of Supervisors ................................................................................................................ 5 Table 2: CSA #7 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Table 3: CSA #7 Financial Summary ............................................................................................................................. 12 Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control April 2021 Burney Creek Floodwall Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control April 2021 COUNTY SERVICE AREA # 7 Introduction This Municipal Service Review (MSR) and Sphere of Influence (SOI) Update provides information about County Service Area #7 – Burney Flood Control (CSA #7) infrastructure, management, services, and boundaries. The report is for use by the Shasta Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in conducting a statutorily required MSR review and SOI update process. The Cortese- Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (CKH Act) requires that the Commission conduct periodic reviews and SOI updates of for cities and special districts in Shasta County (Government Code §56425). State law also requires that, prior to SOI adoption, LAFCO must conduct a review of the municipal services provided by that local agency (Government Code §56430). This report provides LAFCO with a tool to study current and future public service conditions comprehensively and to evaluate organizational options for accommodating growth, preventing urban sprawl, and ensuring that critical services are provided efficiently. CSA Overview County Service Areas are dependent special districts under County Service Area law (Government Code §25210-25217.4). They provide, water, sewer and other services to unincorporated areas. In Shasta County, they are governed by the Board of Supervisors. The Public County Works Department provides staff support and administers District operations. Principal Act The CSA principal act is the County Service Area law (Government Code § 25210-25217.4) which authorizes CSAs to provide up to 26 types of governmental services within its boundaries. CSA #7 is authorized to provide flood control services for the Burney Terrace and Nordic Village subdivisions. Other services, facilities, functions or powers enumerated in the District’s principal act but not identified in the formation resolution are “latent,” meaning that they are authorized by the principal act under which the District is formed but are not being exercised. Latent powers and services activation require LAFCO authorization as indicated in Government Code §25213.5. Service Review Determinations Government Code §56430 requires LAFCO to conduct a review of municipal services provided in the county by region, sub-region or other designated geographic area, as appropriate, for the service or services to be reviewed, and prepare a written statement of determination with respect to each of the following topics: 1. Growth and population projections for the affected area; 2. The location and characteristics of any disadvantaged unincorporated communities within or contiguous to the sphere of influence; 3. Present and planned capacity of public facilities, adequacy of public services, and infrastructure needs or deficiencies (including needs or deficiencies related to sewers, municipal and industrial water, and structural fire protection in any disadvantaged, unincorporated communities within or contiguous to the sphere of influence); 4. Financial ability of agencies to provide services; 5. Status of, and opportunities for, shared facilities; 6. Accountability for community service needs, including governmental structure and operational efficiencies; and Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 1 April 2021 7. Any other matter affecting or related to effective or efficient service delivery, as required by Commission policy. This service review provides an overview of County Service Areas along with a profile for the subject agency. The report also includes service review determinations and sphere of influence recommendations for: County Service Area #7 – Burney Flood Control State Guidelines and Commission policies encourage stakeholder cooperation in the municipal service review preparation. It also provides a basis to evaluate, and make changes to the Spheres of Influence, if appropriate. Sphere of Influence Determinations A SOI is a LAFCO-approved boundary that designates an agency’s probable physical service area. Spheres are planning tools used to provide guidance for individual boundary change proposals and are intended to encourage efficient provision of organized community services, discourage urban sprawl and premature conversion of agricultural and open space lands, and prevent overlapping jurisdictions and duplication of services. 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. In updating the SOI, LAFCO is required to conduct a municipal service review (MSR) and adopt related determinations. In addition, in adopting or amending an SOI, LAFCO must make the following determinations: 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; and 5. The present and probable need for public facilities and services related to sewers, municipal or industrial water, or structural fire protection of any disadvantaged unincorporated communities in the existing sphere of influence (effective July 1, 2012). Uses of the Report This service review provides the opportunity to identify trends relating to the adequacy, capacity, and cost of providing services in rural areas of Shasta County. Service reviews may identify district boundary changes, where appropriate, to extend services; evaluate consolidation feasibility, where appropriate, and implement other measures to address community water and wastewater service needs. The potential uses of this report are described below. To Update Spheres of Influence This MSR serves as the basis for an SOI update, to consider territory LAFCO believes represents an agency’s appropriate future jurisdiction and service area. All boundary changes, such as annexations, must be consistent with an affected agency’s SOI with limited exceptions. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 2 April 2021 To Consider Jurisdictional Boundary Changes LAFCO is not required to initiate any boundary changes based on service reviews. However, LAFCO, other local agencies (including cities, special districts, or the County), or the public may subsequently use this report together with additional research and analysis, where necessary, to pursue changes in jurisdictional boundaries. Resource for Further Studies Other entities and the public may use this report for further study and analysis of issues relating to County Service Areas and water service in Shasta County. Review Methods The following information was considered in the service review: o Agency-specific data: responses to LAFCO Requests for Information from Shasta County Public Works Department, maps, district plans and agency correspondence; o Land Use and Shasta County General Plan data: Shasta County Resource Management – Planning Division; o Demographic data: U.S. Census; Department of Finance; CA Water Resources Board; o Finances: budgets, rates and fees; and o Other Reports and Assessments: State Water Resources Control Board citation Information gathered was analyzed and applied to make the required determinations for the agency and reach conclusions about the focus issues identified in the service review. All information gathered for this report is filed by LAFCO for future reference. California Environmental Quality Act The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is contained in Public Resources Code §21000 et seq. Under this law, public agencies are required to evaluate the potential environmental effects of their actions. MSRs are statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to §15262 (feasibility or planning studies) and categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15306 (information collection). It should be noted that when LAFCO acts to update an SOI, CEQA requirements must be satisfied. The lead agency for CEQA compliance would most likely be LAFCO. Common Topics for an Agency Profile Several topics are evaluated in an agency profile. Those topics are defined in this section and discussed further in the agency profile. Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities LAFCO is required to evaluate disadvantaged unincorporated communities (DUCs) as part of its MSR process. Per California Senate Bill 244, a DUC is defined as any area with 12 or more registered voters where the median household income (MHI) is less than 80 percent of the statewide MHI. Within a DUC, three basic services are evaluated: water, sewer and fire protection. The most recently available data for US Census Block Groups, Tracts and Places from the US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5- Year Data is used to determine disadvantaged communities in the region of interest. Using this information, each district or agency is evaluated to determine whether it is a DUC, or in the case of cities, whether there are DUCs within the city’s Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 3 April 2021 SOI. In many cases, Census Block Groups are larger than Districts. In these cases, LAFCO’s evaluation was conducted with an abundance of caution to ensure no DUCs are overlooked. Shasta County Growth Projections Between 2014 and 2018, the estimated Shasta County population grew from 178,520 to 180,040 people, an average annual growth rate of 0.17 percent. When reviewing population data, it is important to distinguish between population changes that affect the entire County and the unincorporated portion of the County, which can be affected by annexations and other boundary changes. The unincorporated area of the County currently makes up about 38% of the County’s total population. The California Department of Finance projects the County’s population will increase from 179,412 to 188,154, between 2020 and 2030, an average annual growth rate of 0.49%1. If the unincorporated area’s portion of the County’s population remains near 38%, it is estimated that the unincorporated area would increase from 68,177 to 71,499 persons. However, according to the most recent California Department of Finance estimate, the Shasta County population decreased by 0.1% from 2018 to 20192. This could be the result of multiple wildfires that have impacted the county over the last several years. For report purposes an annual population growth estimate of 0.17% to 0.49% is used to predict the future population range that may be served by the CSA during this MSR cycle. It should also be noted that the Department of Finance, Demographics Division, now states that assumptions used to project future population may no longer be applicable and that these projections could change with their next estimate cycle, which is every 5 years. Existing and Planned Land Uses Land use within the unincorporated portion of the districts is subject to the Shasta County General Plan and Zoning Regulations, which was last updated in 2004. Governance and Accountability CSA #7 operates as a dependent special district under the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and is managed by County staff. Any decisions regarding the CSA is made at regular Board meetings. The Board typically meets on Tuesdays at 9:00am in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 1450 Court Street in Redding, CA. Board meeting dates, times, agendas, and minutes are available online at co.shasta.ca.us. The current Board members are provided below: 1 California Department of Finance, Projections, P-1: State Population Projections (2010-2060), Total Population by County (1-year increments). 2 California Department of Finance, E-1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State – January 1, 2018 and 2019, May 2019. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 4 April 2021 Table 1: Shasta County Board of Supervisors Board Member District Start Joe Chimenti (Chair) 1- Redding 2019 Leonard Moty 2 - Centerville, French Gulch, Happy Valley, Igo/Ono, Keswick, 2009 Platina, Shasta, South Redding, Verde Vale Mary Rickert 3 - Bella Vista, Burney, Cassel, Fall River Valley, Montgomery Cr, 2017 Oak Run, Old Station, Palo Cedro, Pittville, Whitmore Patrick Henry Jones 4 - Castella, Lakehead, Shasta Lake, Mountain Gate 2021 Les Baugh (Vice 5 - Anderson, Cottonwood, Millville, Manton, Shingletown, 2007 Chair) Viola Governance Structure As stated above, CSA #7 is a dependent special district governed by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and managed by the Shasta County Public Works Department. There is currently no Community Advisory Board for the District. Management and Staffing The County Public Works Department provides administrative support, staffing, and operations for 11 CSAs, including CSA #7 Burney Flood Control. The Department has one operation supervisor, one lead water/wastewater operator, two licensed water treatment plant operators, and four extra help employees. The Department is responsible for maintaining, upgrading, or replacing equipment. They also manage budgets, suggest service rates and assure compliance with all laws relating to quality, health, and safety. The Department manages funds for CSA capital improvement projects, bond assessments, and debt service, and administers billing of CSA customers. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 5 April 2021 AGENCY PROFILE This section profiles the County Service Area listed below. Included in the profile is a description of the agency’s organizational development, tables listing key service information, and maps showing jurisdictional boundaries. CSA #7 – Burney Flood Control CSA #7 – Burney Flood Control Burney, located approximately 50 miles northeast of Redding on Highway 299, is a rural community of approximately 3,800. Established in a small valley along Burney Creek in the late 1800’s, the town has a long history of agriculture and timber production. More recently, renewable energy wind turbines were placed along the ridge of Hatchet Mountain just west of Burney. CSA #7 lies on the southern edge of Burney adjacent to Burney Creek and primarily along Sapphire Drive. The CSA was formed in order to provide stormwater management and flood control to two major subdivisions. Table 2: CSA #7 Overview Primary Contact Shawn Ankeny, PE, PLS – Shasta County Public Works Department Address: 1855 Placer Street, Redding, CA 96001 Website https://www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/public-works Services Provided Flood Control Population Served: ~250 Service Area: 79.8 acres Formation CSA #7 was formed on October 19, 1988 in order to provide storm drainage and flood prevention to the Burney Terrace and Nordic Village subdivisions. As flood control was unique to the area at the time, it was deemed inappropriate to include the subdivisions in another CSA or similar district. County Service Area Boundary and Sphere CSA #7 boundary and coterminous SOI were originally set in 1988 at the time of the CSA formation. The boundary encompasses 79.8 acres along Bartel Street, Sapphire Road, and Hundson Street to the south of Highway 299. It includes 103 parcels, the majority of which are developed with single family homes. The boundary and SOI have not change since original formation. Other Service Providers Water and wastewater services are provided by Burney Water District which also provides park services. According the 2019 Combined Water Services MSR the District is in good standing and has adequate capacity to provide services to the community3. Fire services are provided by the Burney Fire Protection District which extends to a larger area and includes the communities of Burney and Johnson Park along with surrounding agricultural and 3 Shasta LAFCO, Combined Water Services Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update, July 1, 2019. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 6 April 2021 forest lands. The District maintains two fire stations in the area which are in fair condition. While the District is able to provide adequate service, additional upgrades to stations and additional apparatus would further improve services4. There is also a CALFIRE station in Johnson Park that helps supplement fire services for the area. CSA #7 is also within the Fall River Resource Conservation District (RCD) Boundary. The Fall River RCD was organized in 1957 and covers slightly less than 1.2 million acres in eastern Shasta County and parts of Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen and Modoc Counties. The RCD provides a number of landowner services, focusing on soil and water conservation on rangeland, pastureland and irrigated cropland, and monitors the water quality of Fall River, Pit River, Hat Creek, Burney Creek and all the watersheds in the District. The residents in the District have benefited from educational workshops on a variety of topics from fuel reduction to noxious weed control. The Shasta County Board of Supervisors appoints RCD Directors who serve voluntarily. The Fall River RCD has seven local Directors who assume leadership positions within the District by providing direction in their communities’ natural resource programs Existing and Planned Land Uses Land Use Land use in CSA #7 is entirely Urban Residential (UR). Surrounding land use is primarily UR to the north and Timber (T) to the south. Much of the area to the south in the hillsides is actively managed for timber production and no further expansion of neighborhoods is anticipated for the area. The CSA is also adjacent to Pit River Trust Land which is overseen by the Pit River Tribe. Zoning Zoning in CSA#7 is predominantly one-family residential with building site combining (R-1-BSM) with two parcels zoned as planned development (PD). This allows for low-density single-family home development throughout the subdivisions. Zoning to the south is entirely Timber Production (TP) while additional surrounding zoning includes R-1, Timberland (TL), and Designated Floodway (F-1). Growth and Population CSA #7 includes the Burney Terrace and Nordic Village Subdivisions which have a combined total of 103 parcels with 10 vacant. Based on the average single-family household size of 2.76 for the area, there is an estimated 256 residents within the boundary5. The subdivisions are near built out and limited growth is anticipated for the CSA. The town of Burney, which includes CSA #7, is a Census Designated Place (CDP) and has an estimated 2018 population of 3,8076. Based on a growth range of 0.17% to 0.49%, there could be an additional 32 to 94 persons in the area by 2023. Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities Burney CDP has a 2018 estimated MHI of $40,1197 which is 56% of the 2018 California MHI of $71,2288. This qualifies the area as a DUC. The surrounding census block groups also fall below the 80% threshold and likewise qualify as DUCs. As such, the community needs to be assessed for access to water, wastewater, and fire services. As discussed above under “Other Service Providers”, these services are adequately provided to the community by the Burney Water District and Burney Fire Protection District. 4 Shasta LAFCO, Intermountain Area Fire Protection Services Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update, March 20, 2018. 5 US Census, American Community Survey 2018 5-year Estimates, Table S1101 for Burney CDP, California. 6 US Census, American Community Survey 2018 5-year Estimates, Table S0101 for Burney CDP, California. 7 US Census, American Community Survey 2018 5-year Estimates, Table S1903 for Burney CDP, California. 8 US Census, American Community Survey 2018 5-year Estimates, Table S1903 for California. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 7 April 2021 Figure 1: CSA #7 Boundary and Sphere Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 8 April 2021 Figure 2: CSA #7 Land Uses Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 9 April 2021 Municipal Services CSA #7 offers stormwater and flood control services in a neighborhood area in northeastern Shasta County that is adjacent to an overflow channel of Burney Creek. Drainage Drainage ditches exist along the roadways within the County road right-of-way throughout the CSA. These ditches allow water to flow naturally towards a storm water gravity line and pump station on the western side of the CSA. This drainage line flows under the flood wall to an outfall in the Burney Creek overflow channel. Regular maintenance is performed on the system to ensure functionality. Figure 3 below provides a diagram of the pump and drain system. Figure 3: CSA #7 Pump Station Diagram The pump station includes a flood warning system that is activated by a float switch. When the float reaches the designated flood level in the vault, the alarm will sound notifying nearby residences of flood potential. Flood Control In order to protect the subdivisions and prevent flooding from the Burney Creek overflow channel on the western edge of the CSA, a floodwall was constructed. The 1,440 foot long floodwall was constructed out of reinforced cement blocks attached to a reinforced concrete footing9 (Figure 4). Limited erosion has occurred along the flood channel and none has occurred around the footing of the floodwall. Minor vegetation exists along the wall and the drainage channel. In order to comply with FEMA regulations concerning a minimum vegetation-free zone, county staff previously cleared these areas10. 9 CGI Technical Services Inc., Geotechnical Report: Burney Creek Floodwall Evaluation Project, December 9, 2010. 10 CGI, 2010. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 10 April 2021 Figure 4: Cross-section of CSA #7 Floodwall11 The floodwall was originally a certified FEMA flood retention structure. However, in 2011 the wall was de-certified due to structural limitations. A structural assessment of the wall conducted by the County found that it has overall stability limitations which my lead to toppling or other failure during a major flood event. It was also found that it does not contain adequate internal reinforcement which may also lead to failure12. Floodwall repair and modification is currently cost prohibitive and to date, property owners in the CSA have elected to not increase the assessment fee to cover cost of improvements. Since the floodwall is no longer certified, a portion of CSA #7 is now considered a Special Flood Hazard Area and homeowners are required to purchase and maintain flood insurance13. The County will continue to conduct maintenance when necessary but currently has no plans to either upgrade or remove the structure. Financial Overview CSA #7 is primarily funded through a special assessment of $43.00 that is included on the annual tax bill for each property. Additional income comes from interest on the total fund balance. In previous years, the CSA was planning to conduct major assessments on and rehabilitation of infrastructure. However, they have switched over to minor maintenance and repair. As such, the CSA has adequate funds to cover current costs and is able build up reserves. As of September 2020, the total fund balance for the CSA was $105,173.66. 11 CGI, 2010. Plate 5a. 12 County of Shasta, Department of Public Works, Engineering Field Notes, December 7, 2009. 13 Pacific Hydrologic Incorporated, Letter Regarding Burney Floodwall. July 27, 2010. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 11 April 2021 Table 3: CSA #7 Financial Summary Adopted Actual Adopted Actual Adopted Categories FY18-19 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY19-20 FY20-21 Revenue CSA #7 Assessment $4,409.00 $4,408.92 $4,427.00 $4,408.92 $4,427.00 Interest $200.00 $1,482.23 $500.00 $1,922.20 $800.00 Total Revenue $4,609.00 $5,891.15 $4,927.00 $6,331.12 $5,227.00 Expenses Maintenance of Structures $5,000.00 $0 $5,000.00 $0 $1,000.00 Professional and Special Services $50,000.00 $0 $50,000.00 $0 $1,000.00 Utilities $200.00 $161.88 $200.00 $151.29 $200.00 Central Service Cost Plan $271.00 $271.00 $333.00 $333.00 $624.00 Total Expenses $55,471.00 $432.88 $55,533.00 $484.29 $2,824.00 Net Total ($50,862.00) $5,458.27 ($50,606.00) $5,846.83 $2,403.00 Accountability and Governance As noted earlier, CSA #7 is governed by the County Board of Supervisors. Meetings are held on Tuesday’s at 9:00 am in the Board Chambers at 1450 Court Street in Redding14. The CSA currently does not have an advisory board nor a website where information about the CSA can be accessed. Budgets are approved annually by the BOS which then establishes the scope of work and improvements that can be performed. The Board communicates directly with the Director of Public Works and/or department staff during weekly Board meetings or through written communications. Municipal Service Review Determinations (1) Growth and population projections for the affected area a) CSA #7 has an estimated population of 256 and has limited potential for additional growth within the two subdivisions. (2) The location and characteristics of any disadvantaged unincorporated communities within or contiguous to the sphere of influence a. Burney CDP, which includes CSA #7, has a MHI that is 56% of the California MHI and therefore qualifies as a DUC. b. Primary services for CSA #7 including water, wastewater, and fire protection are adequately provided by Burney Water District and Burney Fire Protection District. 14 Dates of scheduled meetings can be found online at https://www.co.shasta.ca.us/docs/libraries/bos-docs/bos- meetings/bos-meetings-calendar-2020.pdf. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 12 April 2021 (3) Present and planned capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services, including infrastructure needs or deficiencies a) The current stormwater infrastructure is adequate to meet the needs of the community. b) The floodwall has been decertified by FEMA which requires some residents within the CSA to carry flood insurance. However, based on structural and geotechnical reports, the wall is sound and able to provide flood protection to the CSA. (4) Financial ability of agencies to provide services a) CSA #7 has a current fund balance of $105,173 and is operating with an annual surplus of funds. This indicates the agency is able to provide continued service and build up reserves for major maintenance and repair projects. b) The CSA is currently not able to fund recertification of the floodwall by FEMA. Should residents wish to recertify the floodwall, an increased special assessment will be required. (5) Status of and, opportunities for, shared facilities a) There may be opportunity for shared services with the Fall River RCD, subject to a mutually agreeable arrangement by both the CSA and the RCD. (6) Accountability for community service needs, including governmental structure and operational efficiencies a) CSA #7 is a dependent special district that is governed by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. (7) Any other matter related to effective or efficient service delivery. a) None beyond those noted above. Sphere of Influence Determinations In order to carry out its purposes and responsibilities for planning and shaping the logical and orderly development of local governmental agencies, to advantageously provide for the present and future needs of the county and its communities, the commission shall develop and determine the sphere of influence, as defined by Government Code §56036, and enact policies designed to promote the logical and orderly development of areas within the sphere. In determining the sphere of influence of each local agency, the commission shall consider and prepare a written statement of its determinations with respect to the following: (1) Present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open-space lands. a) The areas surrounding CSA #7 are primarily residential and timber production. Pit River Trust land is also located adjacent to the CSA. These uses are expected to continue, and it is unlikely the CSA will need to expand. (2) Present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area. a) Burney Creek flows near the CSA and an overflow channel exists along the CSA boundary. As such, flood potential still exists within and adjacent to the CSA. b) Due to seasonal rains and snowmelt, there is regular stormwater flow throughout the CSA. In order to prevent localized flooding, the stormwater system should continue to be maintained. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 13 April 2021 (3) Present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services that the agency provides or is authorized to provide. a) The existing floodwall for the CSA has been decertified by FEMA. As such, the CSA is unable to provide a high level of flood protection. b) The existing stormwater system is adequate to allow flow of water through the neighborhood and prevent abundant localized flooding. (4) Existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the commission determines that they are relevant to the agency. a) CSA #7 is located within the Burney CDP which provides basic services for CSA residents and minimal employment opportunities. (5) For an update of a sphere of influence 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. a) CSA #7 does not provide water, wastewater, or fire services for the area. Shasta County MSR/SOI Update CSA 7 Burney Flood Control 14 April 2021