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LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
575 ADMINISTRATION DRIVE. ROOM 104A,SANTA ROSA,CA 95403
(707).565-2577 ,FAX4(707) 565-3778
STEVEN J.SHARPE' MICHAEL J.CALE
Execunve Officer Chairman
DATE: May 2,,2001
TO Commissioners
FROM: Steven Sharpe, Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Commission's Rules of Procedure Adding Section
35 Expenditures'and'Contributions;in Support of or in Opposition to an
Organization or Reorganization
Background
At its March 7, 2001 meeting,;the Commission directed LAFCO staff to prepare policy-
• requiring disclosure of expenditures and contributions in support of or in opposition to an
organization or reorganization. This policy is proposed pursuant to Government Code
Section 56700.1 requiring the disclosure of contributions and lobbying efforts related to or
affecting proposals considered by the Commission.
The new changes in law that trigger the consideration of this policy came from the
Commission on Local Governance for the 21St Century (CLG21) which spent two years
studying the boundary change-system'in California and the role of LAFCO's. One of the
CLG21's many recommendations was to encourage changes that made the LAFCO
process more visible to the public. While this recommendation was primarily generated by
activity in the larger urban areas; it was nonetheless, mandated throughout the state.
The new policy, if adopted by the Commission, would apply to "proposals" defined in
Section 56069 as a "request for or statement of intention made by petition or by resolution
of application of a legislative: body or a school district proposing proceedings for the
change of organization or reorganization described in the request or statement of
intention." Simplified, a proposal means any city incorporation, a district formation. an
annexation or detachment from a city or district, a disincorporation of a city, a district
dissolution, a city or district consolidation Or a merger or establishment of a subsidiary
district. Requests for Sphere of Influence amendments or the creation of Areas of Concern
would not be considered proposals under this definition.
• • The new policy is predicated on the same intent, maximum public disclosure of individual
and group contributions/expenditures and lobbying efforts in support or opposition to
boundary change proposals. Two of these requirements are mandatory and two are
optional.
Government Code Section 56700.1 requires expenditures for political purposes related to S
a. change of organization or reorganization proposal that has been submitted to the
Commission and contributions in support or opposition to those-measures, shall be
disclosed and reported in the same manner as for local initiative measures to be presented
to the voters. It is important to note that since local initiative disclosures are not presently
filed with LAFCO, the information concerning LAFCO proposals would also bypass the
Commission's inspection unless there are specific LAFCO policies requiring such filings.
The filing requirementsiare currently expressed in the Political Reform Act of 1.974, .81000
et.seq'. andthe responsibility of the Fair Political.Practices Commission (FPPC). The rules
and requirements regarding committees formed to.support or oppose state and local (and
now, LAFCO) ballot measures are contained in FPPCInformation Manual D and the 2000
Addendum to. the.manual. If the Commission approves the policy, LAFCO application
forms will be revised'toreflect the new disclosure requirements. Copies of any filings of any
contribution/expenditure reports required by Section 56700.1 shall be !also: be filed with
L4FCn.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Commission approve the amendment to.its Rules of Procedure
to:
• 1. Require the disclosure of expenditures for political purposes related to a change of
organization or.:reorganization,proposalthat has been submitted to the
and contributions in support of'or opposition to those measures. A copy of filings of
any contribution/expenditurereports required by Section 56700.1 shall also be filed
with LAFCO; and
2., Direct,staff to include a statement of the new mandatory requirements of .56700.1
in the LAFCO application form.
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• Attachment "A'`
,Rules of ProcedureNo. 35
Expenditures and Contributions in Support of or'in Opposition to an Organization
or°Reorganization.
Statement will also be attached to°LAFCO application •
"Pursuant to Government Code.Sections 56700.1 and 81:000 et seq., and Sonoma Local
Agency Formation Commission Rules of Procedure,any person or combination of persons
who directly or indirectly contribute $1000 or more or expend $1000 or more in support of
or in opposition to a change of organization or reorganization that has been submitted to
the Commission and will require an election must comply with the reporting and disclosure
requirements of the Political Reform,Act of 1974 and the Sonoma Local Agency Formation
Commission. These requirements contain provisions for making disclosures at specified
intervals. A copy of filing of,anycontribution/expenditure as required by Section 56700.1
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shall also be filed with the LAFCO."
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Resolution No.
575 Administration Drive •'
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
May 2, 2001
RESOLUTION OF THE SONOMA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION:AMENDING ITS
RULES OF PROCEDURE ADDING SECTION 35:EXPENDITURES AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN
SUPPORT OF OR,IN OPPOSITION TO AN ORGANIZATION OR REORGANIZATION
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WHEREAS:.a[public hearing was;held omMay 2, 2001 in compliance.with::Government Code
Section 56300(b) to. consider the adoption of policies and procedures for the disclosure of
contributions and expenditures in support of and opposition to proposals before Sonoma LAFCO:
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WHEREAS, this Commission hereby determines that the public would benefit from the
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disclosure of funds raised and expended by persons to support and oppose applications for
reorganizations and changes of organization under review by this Corrimission,:pursuant to the
Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000., The Commission also
determines that these disclosures can occur in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of
citizens to petition their governments.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sonoma Local. Agency Formation
Commission hereby adopts ithe policies and procedures as contained in Exhibit A, Policies and
Procedures for the Disclosure of Contributions and Expenditures in Support of and Opposition to
Proposals.
regular meeting of this Local Agency Formation
The foregoing resolution was introduced at a re
Commission on the second day of May, 2001, and.ordered adopted by the following vote:
Commissioners: Condron: Thompson: Smith: Massey:
Brunton: Boyett: Cale:
Ayes: Noes: Absent or not voting:
WHEREUPON, the Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted and
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SO ORDERED
ATTEST:
Steven J. Sharpe, Executive Officer
The within instrument isa correct copy of the original on file in this office.
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ATTEST:
BY:
Clerk
RECEIVED
LOCAL AGENCYIFORMATION'.COMMISSION APR ZOU1 I
• 575 ADMINISTRATION DRIVE ROOM`104A, SANTA•ROSH, CA 95403 C�TY "3J ANAGR
.(707)'527.2577 FAX (707)!527377&
STEVEN J. SHARPS MICHAEL .CALF
Assistant F%eCutve Officer
Chairman
May 2, 2001�+1 Ili Orin a tlo
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'TO: LAFCO Commission
FROM: ' Steven J. Sharpe, Executive Officer -
SUBJECT: Proposed LAFCO 2001-2002 Budget
Background
The purpose of this memorandum is to describe the proposed Sonoma LAFCO budget
and fee increases for the fiscal year (FY)-01-02 for approval by the Commission.
Beginning FY 01-02, in accordance with the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local
Government Reorganization Act of 2000, LAFCO must approve its own budget. The
Commission must annually, after public hearing, adopt a proposed budget by May I
and a final budget by June 15, of each year. The budget must be at least equal to the
0 budget adopted for the previous fiscal year unless the commission finds that reduced
staffing or program costs will still allow the LAFCO to fulfill the purposes and
requirements of the Act. The proposed budget is attached. In preparation for this
hearing, the proposed budget'was sent to all cities and independent special districts in
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The County, the cities and independent special.districts will share LAFCO funding,
each paving 1/3 of the cost not covered by user fees and other revenues. Previously,
the County funded LAFCO's,budget. Each city's and district's funding allocation is
determined by annual.revenues sreported to the State Controller. The County Auditor
will prepare and send bills to Board of Supervisors, cities and districts after July 1 for .
their share of LAFCO costs.
At the end of the fiscal year, if the.Commission finds that it has a fund.balance, it may
retain those'furids to offset costs in the following fiscal year's budget. If during the
fiscal year, the Commission does tot.have sufncient'funds to operate, the Board of
Supervisors may loan the Commission`Mnds and<.recover those funds in the
Commission's budget for the following fiscal year.
The Commission contracts with the County, by Memorandum,of Understanding (MOU)
for facilities, equipment and staffing. Also, by the MOU, County Counsel provides legal
services. The MOU expires at the end of this FY (6/30/01). The LAFCO budget is
contained in a special fund.
• For FY 01-02, LAFCO proposes to continue its MOU with the County for 3 part-time
employees in the County Administrator's Office. Total FTEs are 1.15 consisting of .15
-PTE..Admiriistrative Analyst.III (Executive Officer); .5 FTE Administrative,Analyst II
(Assistant Executive Officer) and .5 FTE•Secretary. By the MOU, the County Counsel •
will provide legal;services:•LAFC0 will also continue to contract with the County for
facilities, including offices and meeting room, and equipment.
Summary of Significant Changes
Expenditures•for FY 01-02 areprojected•to be$180,223 representing a 10.1% increase
from FY 00-01. Revenues generated from application filing fees are estimated to be
$32,000, an increase of 3.6% from FY 00-01. •
FINANCING/REVENUES
Cost Distribution, FY 00-01 FY 01-02. % Change
County Share 132,832 49,408 (62.8)
Cities Share 0 49,408 100.0
Districts Share 0 49,407 100.0 .
User Fees 30,900 32,00.0 3.6 _
Other Revs. . 0 0 0
Total Financing:/Revenues 163.732 180.223 10.1
Revenue projections include a 4% COLA aline fee increase. Revenue projections
assumethat'the following-mix of•proposals will be submitted in F '01'-02`. 20 41.
applications-including 5 complex reorg-n,7ations, 2 district formations,'2 sphere of
influence adoptions, and 5 sphere of influence amendments. Revenues;do not reflect
proposals for the.consolidation of fire protection districts as the commission'supports
such proposals by waving filing fees.
EXPENDITURES
Category. FY 00-01 FY 01-02 % Change
Salaries and Benefits 117:704 91,697 (22.0)
Services and Supplies 46.028 88,526 92.0
Total Expenditures 163.732 180:223 .9 0
Expenditures are divided into 2 categories: Salaries and Benefits and Services and
Supplies. Salaries and Benefits represents a decrease of$26,007 (28%) primarily due
to reduced staffing from FY 00-01.. Services and Supplies are increasing$42,498
(92%) primarily as a result of County costs associated with facilities, equipment,
County Auditor services,employee recruitment and legal.support. The County Auditor
is projecting a $15,000 cost for the billing and collection process:in FY 01-02.Legal
costs are projected to be $30,000. Reductions are anticipated next year as some Of
these costs are for start-up and policy development associated with the new law. Other
County support, including costs for office space, equipment, records management, •
energy, building maintenance, computer maintenance and personnel services total
$11,307.
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Commission is required to conduct a publichearzg^on the proposed and final
budget. After its hearing, staff recommends-that the Commission adopt the proposed
LAFCO budget for FY 2001-02, including COLA fee increases, and direct preparation
of the final budget. The final budget will be presenteg• o the Commission on June 6,
2001.
Attachments
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BUDGET SUMMARY .
Local Agency Formation Commission
Executive Officer:Steven Sharpe •
Index:'788018
• Special Fund:80008000 •
A. Program Description: The Local AsencyF6rmation Commission (LAPCO) is an.,independent agency established by State
law. Tne Commission is responsible for reviewing, approving, or disapproving changesan organization to cities and special
districts incluairg annexations, detachments, formations and incorporations. The seven-member commission is composed of
representatives from the City Councils, the Board or Supervisors,.independent special aisnicts and,the public. The Commission
contracts with the Country, by Memorandum of Understanding (MCLI) for facilities, equipment and staffing. By the MOU,
County Counsel provides legal services. The LAFCO budget is contained in a speciabfund
B. Financial Summary:
FIN&NGTAL cLUMM:ARY
. TOTALTYFr'NDITt1RES 'FT I T SF o Fit I • AN
tv 00-101 FY 01-02 m: FY 00-01 .31 01-02 %
Budde-. DiiisiosiF,ind Adopted Recommer_ed Adopted Recommended hznol
LAPCO -General Fund 163.732 0 100.0 13' 8:" 0 100.0 •
1R0 2 100.0 0 0 - -100.0
LP.CO - Sped:al:Fund- .Q —
TOTAL FINANCIAL 163,732 130223 10.1 132,832 0 (100.0)
C. Cost Distribution .
SOURCES OF FINANCING ��
77/ n0-nt FY 01-n-, -0%,
, 'x-01-02 Cos:0isc -ution Adorted Recommended Chance " -
County Share 132,832 • 49,408 (62.8)
City. SMaie 0 49:408 100.0
independent Discic: Share 0 49,407 100.0
User Fee 30,900 32.000 -2.6
Other Revenues 0 0 0.0
TOTAL FINANCING 163.732 180,223 10.1
D. Sum marvof Positions:
ST:-7'NG SUMMARY
FY 00-01 FY 01-02 °o
Staff no Adorned Recommended •Charge
Permanent Positions 2.00 1.15 (42.5) •
Extra Help • 0:00 0.00 0.0
Overtime ON 0.00 0.0
TOTAL POSITIONS .2.00 1.13 (42.3)
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WORICLOAD SUWvIAWY
- FY 00-01 FY 01-02 . %Chance
• _,Adopted °econm*nended,• From �Adnnrerl
Proposals (Total) 20 30 0.0
Formations - 2 2 0.0 •
••Sphere Adoptions .2 - 2 0.0
Sohere,Amendments 5 . 5 -. 0.0
Complei Proposals . 5 5 0.0 •
F. Summary'cif-Significant Changes
• Beginning.FY 01-02, in accordance with the Cortese-Kbdi=neitzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, LAFCO
must approve•its own budget. The Commission must annually adopt a proposed:bud§et by May 15, and a final Duaget DV June '15,
or each year. The budget,must be at leasteeaualtothe budget adoptedfor tneprevious fiscal vear unless the commission ands that
. reduced staffing or program costs will still allow the L I:CO to fulfill the"?iuposes and requirements of the Act
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• The County, .the ernes and independent. snecta! gtstnc.;will snare.L.AFCO funding, each paying 1 13 of the cost not covered by
user fees;and other revenues. Each-°city's and dienicts :coding allocation is determined by annual revenues reported to the state
controller. The county auditor will prepare and send,bills to Board of Sunervisors,'cites and districts after July 1 for their share of
LAFCO costs:
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At the end of the fiscal year, if the Commission.fmds,that:it:has a.fund balance, it may retain those funds to offset costs in the
following fiscal year's budget. If during,the -fiscal year, the Commission does not have sufficient funds:to operate, the Board of
Supervisors may loan the Commission funds and recover those funds in fihe Commission's budget for the following fiscal year.
▪ or FY 01-02 LAFCO proposes to continue its MO1J with the County for-3 pan time employees in the County Adminisn'ator s
Office. Totai.F.Es. are 1.15 consistmg'of;1 TE „Analyst-1E (Executive Officer); S FTE Administracve Analyst .
E (Assistant Executive Officer) and - :TE S cretary. By the MOU.the County'Counsel will provide legal services. L AFCO :vi11
also continue to contract with the County-for fatuities, l eluding offices and meeting room, and equipment.
• Expenditures for FY 01-02 are projected to be 5130223 representing an 10.1% increase from FY 00-01. Revenues generated
from application filing fees,are-estimatedtobe 532,000,an increase of j%'from FY 00-01.
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• Expenditures are divided into 2-categories: Salaries and Benefits and Services and Supplies. Salaries and Benefits represenrepresents a
decrease of 526,007(28%)primarily due to reduced staffing-from FY 00 61. Services and Supplies are increasing S42,498 (92%)
primarily as a result of County costs associated
with.facilities, egmnmeat; County Auditor services, employee reC1111tment and
legal support. The County Auditor:is projecpng,a 5.15,000 cost for the cilling,and collection process in FY 01-02. Legal cogs are
projected to be.530,000. Reductions are anncipated a_.:year as some of these costs are for start up and policy development
associated with the new law. •
• Revenue projectionsinclude a 4%COLA fliers tee increase. Revenue projections assume that the following mix of proposals will
oe submitted in FY 01 20 appijcations including 5 complex reorganizations, 2 district formations_. 2 sphere of influence
adoptions, and 5 sphere of influence amendments..Revenues no not:reflect proposals for the consolidation of fire protection
districts as the commission.suppons-such proposals by waving tiling fees.
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ORG ANIZ_ATION 4L CHART
SONOMA LOCAL•AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
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SONOMA LOCAL AGENCY •
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FORMATION COMI4IISSION •
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Administi•anve Analyst III(.15 FTE)
yi Adminiscative Analyst II (.5'F TE) • 11
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IFCOM IISSION CLERh/L2FCO.SECRETARY (.5 FTE) II
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FY 01-02 !AFCO Proposed Budget
Dept 70 .
Div. 88
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Section 01
Index 788018
Fund 80008000 •
. FY 01-02 Total. Increasel(De
Sub-object Title FY 00-01 Budget 'Budget{Request crease) °6
5100 Positions 377.397 361,552 ($15,845) -20%
5130 Commissioners 36.079 56,079 $0 - 0% •
5210 Retirement 311.579 57,785 (33,894) • -33%
5220 RICA 57,753 35,074 (32.679) -35%
5300 Health Ins 311,296 57,504 (33,792) -34%
5310 Disabl. 51.236 -- .5666. (3570) -46% • •
5320 Dental $1,190 3792 ($398) -33%
.:e In-', '3278 $45 33) -64%
- . .. , 5340 Vision Ins. 5406 - '3229 ($177) -44% .
5400 Wk Como 51.378 31,971' 5593 43%
5907 Salary Savings '(3988) 30 $988 -100%
TOTAL SAL&BEN $117,704 991,697 (526,007) -22%
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• 6040 Communications 51250 51,250 SO 0%
."0103 Liability Ins: . . . 5135. . .369 ($66) -49%
ii - 6140 Maintenance 350 .• $50 $0 - 0%
• 6280 Memberships • 38850 31,300 .$650 . 100%
6400 Office Expenses . .500 35.500 SO 0%
6410 Postage . 5950 31,500 3550 58%
6430 Printing Services • ' - 3250 3500. - 5250 . 100%
6500 Professional Services 531.093 315,000 (316,093) • -52%
6521 County Services • 30 .511.,307 311,307 0%
6630 County-Auditor Sergio 50 315,000 315;000 0%
6642 Legal Counsel SO 330,000 530,000 0%
"0800 Legal Noticing 51.100 51,100 SO 0%
7301 County Car 3100 5200 $100 100%
7302 Travel 53.200 54,000 3800 25%
7303 Private Car $7503750 30 0%
TOTAL SERV.AND SUP°. $46,028 328,526 ' 342,498 92%
TOTAL.EXPENDITURES 3163,732 3180,223 316,491 . 10%
3141 Fee,Revenues 330.900 532,000 31,100. 3%
2901 County 5132.632 349,408 (363,424) -169%
2910 Cities SO 549,408 S49;408 100%
2930 District $0 349,407 549,407 100%
TOTAL REVENUES 5153,732 3180.223 " 316.491 9%.
• NET COST $0 50' S0 0%
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MAY 0 9 2001
• LOCAL AGENCY`FCRMATIONCOMMISSION CITY MANAGER
575 ADMINISTRATION DRIVE ROOM.104A SANTA ROSA, CA 95403
(707)565=257 FAX (707)•565-3778
STEVEN.J.SHARPE MICHAEL J.CALE
Executive Officer • Chairman
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DATE: May 3;'2 01 U B c J T� r
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TO: All Cities and SpeciaL;Districts IDrM �OR
FROM: Steve Sharpe, Executive Officer
• RE; LAFCO
The Local Agency Formation Commissiori:(LAFCO) requests your input regarding its future operations. As
you are aware, the Cortese-Knox-Hersberg'Govemment Reorganization Act of 2000 (Government Code
Section 56000 et seq.) revises LAFCO operations. Four provisions of the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act
afrectcthe operations or LAFCOs regarding funding, staffing and,raciiities. According to the Act these
provisions are intended to make the Commission neutral and independentby requiring: •
1.. Commission appointmentof executive officer and-counsel:
2. Commission determination for office space, equipment and personnel.
3. County, cities and ihdependentspecial district cost snaring of LAFCO budget. •
4. Commission approves its own budget:
LAFCO currently.conducts its operations.according to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
County providing the following:
1. The County Administrators Office provides LAFCO professional-and clerical staffing. Steve Sharpe is
the Executive Officer and provides management and administrative :support to the Commission. .A
part-time Assistant Executive Officer and Secretary are being recruited for the day-to-day operations
of the Commission.
2. The County Administrators Office:provides facilities and equipment for the LAFCO function.
3. The County Counsel's Office provides legal services to the Commission and its staff.
The Commission requested that staff analyze aiternative staffing and facility plans for FY 2001-02. The
analysis includes the preliminary costs and feasibility of county dependent and independent staffing and
fad Uties. LAFCO staff has collected some .general informs ion regardi.n.g. ,zci°'c and costs. The
Commission is requesting additional input in order to decide whether to pursue additional study to
establish an independent LAFCO.
The following is a summary of information obtained from CALAFCO (California Association of LAFCCS)
and another local governmental agency: the Sonoma County Transportation Authority' (SCTA). SCTA
staffing and operational needs-are similar to LAFCOs. The SCTA relocated its operations independent
from the Sonoma County Permit and Resources Department in 1999.
Staffing
At a minimum the Cortese-Knot-Hertzberg Ac, requires that LAFCOs actively appoint their staff rather
than relying on the default that the County provide staffing. The Act describes alternatives including:
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• Contracting with the County for executive officer,legal counsel, other staff and facilities.
• Emoloy'staff paid directly by the,commission who:may be housed in privat offices-leased by the
., commission or offices rented from:the county s
or some other ublicagency.
• Contracting with an.independent firm for executive officer, legal counselor both.
-Staffing:needs, budget constraints, local politics and other conditions will determine what works best for
each LAFCO. Here are 4 examples:
1.. San Mateo LAFCO has a contractwith the County for County staff services to LAFCO.
2. Orange LAFCO has a contract between the County and LAFCO defining LAFCO employee
provisions. -
3. El Dorado LAFCO has a contract with employee, utilizing County Personnel Policies.
4. Santa Barbara.LAFCO.utilizes an independent consultant for its staffing.
Staffing plans should consider the workload impacts of the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act. Some
requirements may require a significant amount 'of-staff time to implement new policies, design new
procedures and then to maintain those policies and procedures. In any case, LAFCOs that hire
independent staff"will also need to establish personnel policies and job descriptions for those,positions.
Facilities; Equipment:andSupplies
Now that LAFCO's are considered autonomous agencies, many LAFCO's are deliberating remaining in
County office space or moving to private office space. There are several advantages and disadvantages
of either option. While there is might answer, there are several factors, that need to be evaluated
including cost, convenience for staff and customers. The following table describes,these..
Option I Potential Advantages I Potential Disadvantages 1 Notes
Remain in, orrnove 1. Quick,,convenient-access to '1': Perceived influence by • . Evaluate cost
into County Offices network of county county on LAFCO comparisons
departments. operations and staff (County may be
• 2. Possible savings in rent. recommendations. more costly.)
office equipment oy sharing 2. Facilities and services may • County could -
with.County departments. be inadequate. refuse housing.
3. No additional effort to.move, 3. County building policies and • Evaluation of
if already in place. closures. future office
4. Easier"one stop'for 4. Dependen •upon space:needs
customers, cooperation and goodwill of should.include
5. Full building services in piace County consideration of
as a package deal. additional staff.
if they will be
necessary.
• Dontassume
county will
charge former
A-87 cost
amounts.
Remain in or 6. More clearly distinguishes 5. Potentials for additional • Evaluate cost.
Relocate off-site LAFCO as an autonomous costs necessary to maintain comparisons,
private offices agency. separate offices and County may not
7. • Custom facilities toneeds.. equipment. be less and/or
8. Administration ofrent, and 6. Passible cost surprises. may not beicost
business services. 7. Physical separation from - effective for
County (services, meeting actual space
spaces, etc.). and-services
needs.
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location may not
be priority tor
County.
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Projected FY 2001-02•costs for use;of,existing space in'the County Administrator's Office including space
and equipment used as well as overhead',for use of conference and meeting rooms is approximately
• $11,3001,Additional costs will include other county departmental service&including PRMD, County Auditor,
Information,'Systems Department and County. Counsel' An extraordinary cast will be for the Auditor who
will•have to.determine and bill agencies for,LAFCO funding; The Auditor is projecting a $15,000 cost for
FY 2001-02. Counsel is projecting a cost for FY 2001-02 of$30.000 due to policy development associated
• with newlaws and 2 complex district formations..,Reductions may occur in the following fiscal year.
As of spring of this year costs for leasing private office space Will range from about $1.65 to $1.70 per
squarefoot according to the County real estate manager. These,figures are based on local rental rates
and on a proposal completed recently, for relocation of the •Sonoma County Transportation Authonry
(SCTA). Space and equipment needs for`LAFCO may be similar. The SCTA is staffed with 3 people and
has leased approximately 1000 square feet in downtown Santa Rosa. 'Annual-rent is approximately
$20,000-325,000 per year Additional, "one-time" costs would be necessary for tenant improvements,
furnishings, and equipment and .moving expenses. These costs could vary substantially. The SCTA's
"one-time costs range from $7;600 to $21,000 dependent on levels of improvements. In addition to
staffing LAFCO would contract for counsel. auditing and accounting services.
The attached questionnairewilLassisMheCommission in determining'its future structure and function.
Please complete it and return to me.before June 1, 2001. -
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LOCALAGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION •
575 ADMINISTRATION DRIVE,ROOM 104A,SANTA:ROSA,CA 95403
(707) 565-2577 FAX.)707) 565-3778
STEVEN.J.SHARPE - MICHAEL J.CALE
Execurive Officer - - Chairman
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (L-AFCQ)
QUESTIONNAIRE •
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1. Does your agency support continued use,of County staffing, counsel•and:facilities for the
Sonoma LAFCO function?
Yes No
2. Does your agency support independent taffing, counsel and facilities for-the Sonoma LAFCO
function?
Yes No
Signature of authorized agency representative:
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Name of city or district responding:
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