City of Santa Paula SOI Review 9 20 2023

Agenda Item 10 VENTURA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: September 20, 2023 TO: LAFCo Commissioners FROM: Andrea Ozdy, Deputy Executive Officer SUBJECT: Sphere of Influence Review: LAFCo 23-20S City of Santa Paula Recommendation: Adopt Resolution LAFCo 23-20S (Attachment 2) making determinations and reviewing the sphere of influence for the City of Santa Paula (City) pursuant to Government Code Section 56425(g), including that a sphere of influence update is not necessary. City Information: The City of Santa Paula was incorporated on April 22, 1902, and is governed by a five-member city council. The City provides a variety of municipal services, including animal services, building and safety services, community development/planning services, parks and recreation services, police services, solid waste collection and disposal services, storm drain maintenance services, street maintenance services, wastewater services, and water services. Depending on the service category, services are provided directly or by contract with other providers. The City’s sphere of influence covers approximately 3,938 acres (about 6.2 square miles), and its jurisdictional area covers approximately 3,653 acres (Attachment 2). Background: Pursuant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Government Code Section 56000 et seq.), the Commission was required to determine and adopt a sphere of influence (or “sphere”) for each city and special district on or before January 1, 2008. A sphere of influence is defined in Government Code Section 56076 as the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency, as determined by the Commission. Every five years thereafter, the Commission must, as necessary, review and update each sphere of influence (Government Code Section 56425(g)). COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF COUNTY CITY DISTRICT PUBLIC Jeff Gorell Jenny Crosswhite, Vice-Chair Raul Avila Pat Richards, Chair Janice S. Parvin John C. Zaragoza Mary Anne Rooney Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Matt LaVere Susan Santangelo Mohammed A. Hasan David J. Ross Executive Officer Deputy Executive Officer Office Manager/Clerk Legal Counsel Kai Luoma Andrea Ozdy Richelle Beltran Jeffrey Barnes In compliance with Government Code Section 56425(g), the Commission accepted municipal service review (MSR) reports for the City in 2007, 2012, and 2018. The City’s most recent MSR report, titled City of Santa Paula Municipal Service Review, was accepted by the Commission on February 21, 2018. All of the MSRs conducted by LAFCo for the City are available on the LAFCo website. LAFCo’s past sphere of influence reviews for the City are summarized as follows: 1. On June 13, 2007, the Commission updated the City’s sphere of influence (in conjunction with LAFCo’s March 21, 2007, MSR prepared for the City), reducing it in the southwestern and southeastern portions of the City to better align with the existing jurisdictional boundary of the City. 2. On March 20, 2013, the Commission reviewed, but did not update, the City’s sphere of influence, in conjunction with LAFCo’s November 14, 2012, MSR prepared for the City. 3. On May 20, 2015, the Commission considered a review of the City’s sphere of influence, and continued the matter to the meeting of September 16, 2015. 4. On September 16, 2015, the Commission reviewed, but did not update, the City’s sphere of influence. 5. On February 21, 2018 (in conjunction with LAFCo’s February 21, 2018, MSR prepared for the City), LAFCo updated the City’s sphere of influence. The sphere update resulted in a reduction in the sphere area to generally align with the area planned for in the City’s General Plan, as depicted on the City’s General Plan Map Land Use Plan and Expansion Areas, and the elimination of the unplanned areas designated in the City’s General Plan as the Adams Canyon Expansion Area and Fagan Canyon Expansion Area. Discussion: Sphere of Influence Evaluation Based on the work plan established by the Commission, an evaluation of the City’s sphere of influence is to be initiated in 2023. LAFCo staff consulted with City staff to discuss the City’s sphere of influence, and to determine: (1) if the City has experienced any changes to its service needs or areas since LAFCo’s most recent evaluation of its sphere of influence, and (2) if City staff anticipates any service changes that would warrant adjustment of the sphere boundaries. As explained in the analysis below, it appears that the existing sphere of influence boundary continues to reflect the City’s current and probable service area, consistent with the land use map contained within the City’s General Plan and the MSR report accepted by the Commission in 2018 (which demonstrates that the City has the ability to provide services at acceptable levels). Therefore, no changes to the sphere of influence for the City are recommended. The sphere of influence review involving no changes is not subject to the California Environmental Staff Report – Sphere of Influence Review LAFCo 23-20S – City of Santa Paula September 20, 2023 Page 2 of 4 Quality Act (CEQA) because it “will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment” (CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2)). Written Determinations Government Code Section 56425(e) requires that, in determining the sphere of influence of an agency, the Commission consider and prepare a written statement of its determinations with respect to each of the following: (1) The present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open-space lands. (Section 56425(e)(1)) The City’s sphere of influence includes residential, commercial, industrial, public, agricultural, and open space uses, as reflected on the land use map of the City’s General Plan. The City’s current sphere supports the present and planned land uses established by the City’s General Plan. (2) The present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area. (Section 56425(e)(2)) The City provides a variety of public facilities and services within its service area, and there are no anticipated changes in the type of public facilities and services that it provides. Based on the land use designations and characteristics of the land contained within the City’s sphere, no changes to existing and planned land uses are expected. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the City’s population in 2021 to be 30,759. According to the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS), adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments in 2020, the City is anticipated to experience growth resulting in a population of 35,400 by 2045. Demand for public facilities and services is anticipated to increase as the City’s population grows. The City’s current sphere supports the present and probable need for public facilities and services. (3) The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services that the agency provides or is authorized to provide. (Section 56425(e)(3)) The City provides a range of public facilities and services, both directly and by contract, in support of its population. Based on a review of City documents and consultation with City staff, it appears that, consistent with the evaluation provided in the MSR accepted by the Commission on February 21, 2018: (1) the City has the ability to continue to provide public facilities and services at existing levels within its service area and sphere of influence, and (2) additional demands on the City are not expected to adversely impact the present capacity of public services and adequacy of public services provided by the City. Staff Report – Sphere of Influence Review LAFCo 23-20S – City of Santa Paula September 20, 2023 Page 3 of 4 (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. (Section 56425(e)(4)) A disadvantaged unincorporated community is defined as a community with an annual median household income that is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median household income (Government Code Section 56033.5). No disadvantaged unincorporated communities are located within or contiguous to the City’s sphere of influence. (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 of influence. (Section 56425(e)(5)) The review of the City’s sphere of influence is not considered an update (i.e., a modification) to the sphere. Additionally, no disadvantaged unincorporated communities are located within the City’s sphere of influence. Notice of Public Hearing This matter has been noticed as a public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 56427. Additionally, all affected agencies have been notified of the public hearing. Attachments: 1. Existing Sphere of Influence Map for the City of Santa Paula 2. LAFCo 23-20S Resolution LAFCo makes every effort to offer legible map files with the online and printed versions of our reports; however, occasionally the need to reduce oversize original maps and/or other technological/software factors can compromise readability. Original maps are available for viewing at the LAFCo office by request. 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