Annexation Resolution 2018-01

1-_. __ RESOLUTION No 2018-__ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT#! COUNTY OF SIERRA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SIERRA COUNTY FIRE: PROTECTION DISTRJCT#l RE:QUESTING TJfF, SIERRA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR AN ANNEXATION TO THE SIERRA COUNTY FIRE: PROTECTION DISTRICT#l KNOWN AS THE NORTHEAST ANNEXATION AND CONCURRENT AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 that: WHEREAS, the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 herein referred to as "District" desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for a change of organization consisting of 115,627 - acres more or less; and WHEREAS, Notice oflntent to adopt this Resolution of Application has been given to each interested and subject agency; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be reorganized contains 115,627 - acres more or less, is inhabited and a description and map of the boundaries of the property are set forth in Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, There is one affected district, the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 within the meaning of Subdivision (2) of Section 56103 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, a Sphere of Influence amendment for the S.ierra County Fire Protection District will be needed prior to the annexation; and WHEREAS, the District realizes a municipal services review and sphere of influence update is required by state law and recognizes both these documents will need to be completed by Sierra LAFCo so this request is consistent; and WHEREAS, it is desired to provide that the proposed annexation be subject to the following terms and conditions: I. Any and all costs incurred to complete the annexation, mapping and environmental review including but not limited to the Sierra Local Agency Formation Commission, Sierra County government, and the State Board of Equalization will be borne by the Sierra County Fire Protection District# I; and 2. Any and all applicable, fees, special taxes and (or) assessments previously authorized by the Sierra County Fire Protection District will be applied within the annexation territory after the completion of the LAFCo proceedings; and Resolution initiating proceeding before Sierra LAFCO l Sierra County Fire Protection District July 13, 2018 3. The Board of Commissioners desires that members appointed by the Board of Supervisors be increased from 5 to 7 upon finalization of the annexation. Three members of the Board of Commissioners shall be appointed within the annexation territory including members from the Sierra Brooks, Verdi/Long Valley and the unincorporated area outside Loyalton. WHEREAS, the reasons for the proposed annexation are as follows: I. The annexation will allow the District, who currently services the area, to provide enhanced emergency fire suppression and pre-suppression services as well as emergency medical services as part of its district. 2. The landowners and (or) residents in the annexation area have no other means of acquiring such services as effectively as in the Sierra County Fire Protection District# 1. 3. A plan for services containing the information required in Government Code Section 56653 is attached as exhibit "C" and a justification statement as Exhibit "D". 4. After a public hearing held on July 13, 2018, it was determined by the Board of Commissioners of the District that adequate community support exists to initiate an annexation application to the Sien-a Local Agency Formation Commission. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the District currently provides services within the proposed annexation territory, the district Board of Commissioners finds that this action is categorically exempt from CEQA, Class 19 & 20, Section 15319 and 20 of the CEQA guidelines; and WHEREAS, the District Board of Commissioners has reviewed LAFCo's application requirements and will provide 2 copies of all required documents and will authorize payment of LAfCo's application fee deposit for this annexation; and WHEREAS, the Chair of the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 is hereby authorized to sign LAFCo's Agreement to Pay and Indemnification Form and LAFCo's application for the annexation on behalf of the District's Board of Commissioners as well as act on behalf of the Board of Commissioners in all matters pertaining to this application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this resolution of application for this annexation is hereby adopted and approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 and the Sierra Local Agency Formation Commission is hereby requested to take annexation proceedings for the territory shown and described in Exhibits "A and "B" (boundary description and map), respectively according to the terms and conditions stated above and in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of2000. Resolution initiating proceeding before Sierra LAFCO 2 Sierra Coumy Fire Protection District July 13, 20 J 8 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors as a Resolution of the Sierra County Fire Protection District# 1 at a special board meeting held on the thirteenth day of July 2018 by the following vote: AYES: ~~V"Je:tTl1 Afl.c.~G12, Ml'\OOA.LENA, CaPi2.8'l, "BvrZ:I 0· NOES: <;b' ABSENT: <;!' ABSTAINS: Signed and approved by me after its passage this thirteenth day of July, 2018. Christopher R. Martinetti, Chair - s· rra County Fire Protection District #I Attest: Alley, Secretary County Fire Protection District# I Exhibits "A" and "B" -Map and Boundary Description Exhibit "C" -Plan of providing Services Exhibit "D" -Justification Statement Resolution initiating proceeding before Sierra LAFCO 3 Sierra County Fire Protection District July 13. 2018 LAFCo FILE 2018-0001 SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #I NORTH EAST AREA ANNEXATION Beginning at the NE comer of S06, T21N, R18E M.D.B.M.; thence, westerly along the northern line ofS06, T21 N, R18E to the NW comer ofS06, T21N, R18E M.D.B.M.; thence, southerly along the western line ofS06, T21N, Rl8E, to the NE comer of SOI, T21N, RI 7E M.D.B.M.; thence, westerly along the northern boundary of Sierra County to the NW comer of S06, T21N, R15E M.D.B.M.; thence, southerly along the western line ofS06, S07, T21N, R15E to the SW comer ofS07, T21N, RISE M.D.B.M.; thence, westerly along the northern line of S13, T21N, Rl4E to the NW comer ofS13, T21N, Rl4E M.D.B.M.; thence, southerly along the western line ofS13, T21N, Rl4E to the SW corner ofS13, T21N, Rl4E M..D.B.M.; thence, westerly along the north line ofS23, T21N, R14E to the NEY. ofS23, T21N, Rl4E M.D.B.M.; thence south to the intersection of the centerline ofS23, T21N, Rl4E M.D.B.M.; thence, west to the center of S23, T2 IN, Rl4E M.D.B.M.; thence, southerly along the centerline of S23, T21N, Rl4E to the intersection of the centerline and southern line ofS23, T21N, R14E M.D.B.M.; thence, westerly along the south line of S23, T21N, R14E to the SW corner of S23, T21N, Rl4E M.D.B.M.; thence, southerly along the western line ofS26, T21N, R14E to the SW comer of S26, T21N, Rl4E M.D.B.M; thence, southerly along tJ1e west line ofS35, T21N, R14E to ilie intersection of the centerline of 535, T21 N, Rl4E M.D.B.M.; thence, easterly along the centerline of S35, T21N, R14E to the intersection of the eastern line ofS35, T21N, Rl4E M.D.B.M.; ilience, southerly along the east line of S35, T21 N, Rl4E, to the SE comer of 535, T21N, Rl4E M.D.B.M.; thence, easterly along the southern line ofS36, T2 IN, Rl4E to the SE corner ofS36,T21N, Rl4E M.D.B.M.; thence, easterly to the NW comer ofS04, T20N, Rl6E M.D.B.M.; thence, southeasterly to the SE comer of S21, T20N, Rl6E, M.D.B.M.; thence easterly along the southern line ofS22 and S23, T20N, Rl6E, to the SE corner ofS23, T20N, Rl6E M.D.B.M.; thence, southerly along the west line of S25, S36, T20N, R16E to the SW corner ofS36, T20N,R16E M.D.B.M.; thence, easterly to SE corner ofS36, T20N, R17E M.D.B.M.; thence, southerly along the western line of S07, Tl 9N, Rl 8E to the SW comer of S07, Tl9N, Rl8E M.D.B.M.; thence, easterly along the southern line ofS07, T19N, Rl8E to the SE comer of S07, Tl9N, Rl8E M.D.B.M.; thence, northerly along the Sierra County, California, and Washoe County, Nevada state line to the point of beginning. EXCLUDING THEREFROM any and all lands located within the boundary of the City of Loyalton. North East Area Annexation: Perimeter 375, 111.l 4 feet Area 5,036,719,962.82 sq. feet Acreage 115,627.18 acres Mileage 180.67 sq. miles Resolution initiating proceeding before Sierra LAFCO 4 Sierra County Fire Protection District July 13, 2018 - - - . - - - -· - . - ... - - . -· ~ LAFCO FILE 201B-0001 SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT# 1 NORTH EAST AREA ANNEXATION - - - Range 14 East Range 15 East ·7 12 5 " ] " " " b . t c : "Loyalton z0 ,, N I- 'I'! " ,, -" 1i z 0 Sierraville i6 " . " . " .N.. . ,. JO " " " " 'I' .. .. ,. ,. ,. "' " ,. "' " . .• ,, . 5 c .. z .~... " .. ,, ,. " " ii< Legend Sierra County * Ffre Protection District #1 Communities _ _ Sierra County c:J County Boundary _ I Fire Protection Distr,-ct #1 Sphere of Influence - -- - -R H o ig a h d w s a ys F S N f i o r e r e r t r h P a r E C o a o te s u t c n u A t o r y e n a D A fs n c n r e ic x t a 11 t 1 io n D - UCI.£ ·1-.. Parcels Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 Sectional Grid North East Area Annexation and Sphere of lnnuence (MOB&M) S A i d e o !T p a te L d A · FCo Re!)O/utton: 2018-0001 Resolution initiating proceeding before Sierra LAFCO 5 Sierra County Fire Protection District July 13, 2018 EXHIBIT "C" PLAN FOR PROVIDING SERVICES TN CONNECTION WTTH THE DISTRICT FIRE ANN EXAT JON The Proposed Sierra County Fire Protection District # 1 Annexation consisting of an annexation of 115,627-acres more or less of territory more or less to the District will provide services to the subject territory as outlined below: l. Enumerate and describe the services to be extended to the affected territory. Structural fire protection and emergency medical services and those specific services authorized by 13800 et. seq. of the Health and Safety Code including rescue services and hazardous material emergency response services and ambulance services, pursuant to Division 25 (commencing with Section 1797). 2. Specify the level and range of those services. Specifically, the services are to be provided within the annexed territory will be at the same level as Fire and Emergency Medical Services are currently provided in the existing district. 3. Indicate when those services can feasibly be extended to tbe affected territory. The services are presently being provided to the annexed area and will merely be continued upon completion of the LAFCo proceedings. 4. Indicate any improvements or other conditions the local agency would impose or require within the affected territory ifthe change of organization or annexation is completed. LAFCO will require the extension of any previously authorized taxes, fees and (or) assessments for the provision of the above-mentioned services. 5. Provide information about how each of those services will be financed. The annexation territory will be funded by the existing taxes extended into the territory upon annexation and a portion of existing property taxes. Other revenue sources are currently in place or may be used in the future including but not limited to Benefit Assessments, Impact Fees, Rentals, Fees, Donations and other miscellaneous sources. Resolution initiating proceeding before Sierra LAFCO 6 Sierra County Fire Protection District July 13, 2018 ..... '".-..;:: EXHIBIT "D" Sierra County Fire Protection District STATEMENT OF JUSTIFlCA TION The District currently does not service the area except under an agreement with Sierra County. Annexation will provide emergency fire suppression and pre-suppression services as well as emergency medical services to this territory as part of its District. This annexation will streamline fire and EMS services within the region. The area has no other feasible means of acquiring such services. The annexation area is not within the Sphere of Influence for the Sierra County Fire Protection District# I and a concurrent amendment to its Sphere of Influence is being requested. Resolulion initiating proceeding before Sierra LAFCO 7 Sierra County Fire Protection District July 13, 20 I 8