San Diego LAFCO September 10, 2018 Joint-Reorganization Proposal | Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District and County Service Area No. 135 Executive Officer Keene Simonds Project Managers John Traylor, Lead Linda Zambito San Diego LAFCO September 10, 2018
Affected Territory… entirely unincorporated 81 square miles or 56k acres 35 miles northeast of Poway 4,100 estimated residents 2,305 active voter count
Stated Reasons for Joint-Proposal … Joint-Proposal… joint-application by agencies JCFPD is lead applicant CSA No. 135 is co applicant Stated Reasons for Joint-Proposal … Ensure continuity of fire protection services Stabilize funding of fire protection services Eliminate existing duplication of fire protection services
5 Actions Needed for Proposal to Proceed… Today’s Hearing… receive staff presentation and recommendation hear from the applicants hear from the public deliberate merits consider actions 5 Actions Needed for Proposal to Proceed… Eliminate Sphere of Influence for Julian-Cuyamaca FPD Expand Fire/EMS Sphere of Influence for CSA 135 Dissolve Julian-Cuyamaca FPD Expand CSA 135 Latent Power Boundary for Fire/EMS Make Corresponding CEQA Findings
Recommendation… approve with terms Reasons for Recommendation… Consistent with State Law CSA 135 can provide higher service levels at lower costs Consistent with Local Policies serves to further unify/coordinate fire services in backcountry Terms Smooth Implementation Community Gets Final Say - protest proceeding apply