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Solano Local Agency Formation Commission 675 Texas St. Ste. 6700 Fairfield, California 94533 (707) 439-3897 FAX: (707) 438-1788 Solano County Government Center - Board of Supervisors Chambers 675 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 February 27, 2017 – 1:30 PM Public parking is available on the second floor of the parking garage adjacent to the Solano County Government Center. Vehicular entrance to the parking garage is on Delaware St. Materials related to an item on this agenda are available for public inspection at the LAFCO staff office at 675 Texas St. Ste. 6700 Fairfield, CA during normal business hours and on the LAFCO’s website at www.solanolafco.com. If you or your agent has made a contribution of $250 or more to any Commissioner or Alternate during the 12 months preceding the decision, you and the Commissioner are obligated to disclose the contribution and that Commissioner or Alternate must disqualify himself or herself from the decision. However, disqualification is not required if the Commissioner or Alternate returns the campaign contribution within thirty (30) days of learning both about the contribution and the fact that you are a participant in the proceedings. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the LAFCO staff, at (707) 439-3898, by e-mail to [email protected]. Requests must be made as early as possible, and at least two business days before the start of the meeting. If you wish to speak on an agenda item, green speaker cards are provided near the back wall of the Chambers. The cards must be completed and returned to the Commission’s Clerk. The Commission limits speaker comments to three (3) minutes. The Commission may extend the time as necessary. Commissioners Pete Sanchez John Vasquez Harry Price Jim Spering Alternate Commissioners Nancy Shopay Skip Thomson Len Augustine Staff Roseanne Chamberlain, Interim Executive Officer Michelle McIntyre, Analyst P. Scott Browne, Legal Counsel A G E N D A 1. CALL TO ORDER AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG 2. ROLL CALL 3. CHANGES AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (ACTION) 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Opportunity for the public to speak to the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission’s jurisdiction but not an item on today’s agenda. 5. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Recognize Dr. John Saunderson for 20 years of LAFCO service (LAFCO RES # 17-01) (ACTION) B. Welcome new LAFCO Alternate Commissioner Len Augustine 6. CONSENT ITEMS (ACTION) A. Approval of minutes - December 12, 2016 and February 3, 2017 meeting B. Approval of the Financial Reports for October 2016 – January 2017 C. Receive Legislative Report D. Receive Project Status Report 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. LAFCO Audit Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016 Receive the audit for fiscal year 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. B. Municipal Service Review for Solano County Sanitation Districts (RES. #17-02) (ACTION) Approve the final municipal service review study for the Fairfield Suisun Sewer District and the Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District. CEQA EXEMPT: Public Resources Code Section 21102 and 21150, planning study. C. Municipal Service Review City of Benicia (RESOLUTION #17-03) (ACTION) Approve the final municipal service review study for the City of Benicia. CEQA EXEMPT: Public Resources Code Section 21102 and 21150, planning study. Commissioners Pete Sanchez John Vasquez Harry Price Jim Spering Alternate Commissioners Nancy Shopay Skip Thomson Len Augustine Staff Roseanne Chamberlain, Interim Executive Officer Michelle McIntyre, Analyst P. Scott Browne, Legal Counsel D. Mid-Year Report (RESOLUTION #17-04) (ACTION) Receive the mid-year budget status report and authorize re-appropriation of funds, including from professional services to salaries and benefits. E. Policy Amendment: Reserves (ACTION) F. Review and Consider Amendment to the Executive Officer Salary Schedule (ACTION) G. Amendment to By Laws, Rotation of Officers (ACTION) H. Amendment to By Laws, Change of Ending Date of Terms of Office (ACTION) I. Amendment to By Laws, Authority to Sign (ACTION) J. Amendment to Commission Meeting Times (ACTION) K. Review and Update Conflict of Interest Code (ACTION) L. Executive Officer’s Report M. Status of Executive Officer Recruitment Receive oral report from members of the Personnel Committee 8. CORRESPONDENCE A. Request May 8th 10AM Special Meeting (ACTION) B. Executive Officer’s Letter to County Auditor-Controller C. Executive Officer’s Letter to Marc Fox 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioners Pete Sanchez John Vasquez Harry Price Jim Spering Alternate Commissioners Nancy Shopay Skip Thomson Len Augustine Staff Roseanne Chamberlain, Interim Executive Officer Michelle McIntyre, Analyst P. Scott Browne, Legal Counsel Agenda Item 5A Staff Draft RESOLUTION 17-01 THE SOLANO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION HONORING COMMISSIONER & CHAIRMAN JOHN SAUNDERSON WHEREAS, Commissioner Saunderson was appointed to the Solano Local Agency Formation Commission as the Public Member in 1996 and served diligently through 2016; and, WHEREAS, Commissioner Saunderson presided as Chairman of Solano Local Agency Formation Commission from May 3, 1999 to 2016 and was the longest serving LAFCo Chairman on record; and, WHEREAS, Commissioner Saunderson’s leadership was instrumental in moving Solano Local Agency Formation Commission to independent status, separating from Solano County staffing on January 1, 2001; and, WHEREAS, Commissioner Saunderson presided over numerous complex and challenging projects heard before the Commission including: consolidation of the Ryer Island Fire Protection District with the Montezuma Fire Protection District in 2006, consolidation of the Rockville Cemetery District with Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery District in 2007, reorganization of four County Service Areas into a single County Service Area in 2003, formation of 10 special districts, more than 60 annexations, over 35 detachments, and 24 out of area service agreements; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Saunderson led Solano LAFCo through the changes and challenges of AB 2838 (Hertzberg, 2000) with patience and equanimity, and encouraged staff and local agencies in the subsequent preparation of Municipal Service Reviews and Spheres of Influence studies for the seven cities and 42 independent special districts under LAFCo’s jurisdiction; and, WHEREAS, Commissioner Saunderson represented Solano LAFCO with distinction, considering the interest of all of Solano County’s citizens and affected agencies, while serving on LAFCo committees and at numerous local, regional, and State meetings; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Local Agency Formation Commission of Solano County that Commissioner John Saunderson is recognized and commended for his twenty years of service to this Agency and, FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Commission and its staff extend our best wishes to him in all his future endeavors. February 27, 2017 ____________________________________ Nancy Shopay, Chair Solano Local Agency Formation Commission ATTEST: ______________________________________ Roseanne Chamberlain, Interim LAFCO Executive Officer Agenda Item 6A Staff Draft Staff Report DATE: February 27, 2017 TO: Local Agency Formation Commission FROM: Michelle McIntyre, Analyst SUBJECT: Minutes December 12, 2016 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Commission approve the minutes from its December 12, 2016 meeting. MINUTES OF THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF SOLANO COUNTY DECEMBER 12, 2016 1:30 P.M. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBERS 675 TEXAS STREET, FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:30 pm by Vice-Chair Batchelor with a salute to the flag. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Jack Batchelor, Harry Price, Jim Spering, and John Vasquez. Alternate Commissioners: Pete Sanchez and Nancy Shopay (arrived at 1:31, voting member) Not Present: Alternate Commissioner Skip Thomson Staff Present: Elliot Mulberg – Executive Officer, Scott Browne – Legal Counsel, and Michelle McIntyre – Analyst 3. CHANGES AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (Approved) 1 Agenda Item 6A Staff Draft Commissioner Vasquez moved to approve the agenda, second Commissioner Price. The motion was approved with the following votes: AYES: Batchelor, Price, Shopay, Spering, and Vasquez NOES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Vice-Chair opened the item for public comments. There were no public comments. 5. CONSENT ITEMS (Approved) A. Minutes of the October 17 regular meeting and November 21, 2016 special meeting. B. Status of the work plan for fiscal year 2016-2017. C. Financial Reports for October 2016. D. Executive Officer’s Report. Commissioner Price moved to approve the consent items, second Commissioner Vasquez. The motion was approved with the following votes: AYES: Batchelor, Price, Shopay, Spering, and Vasquez NOES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none 6. PUBLIC HEARING 2015-12 McGary Road Reorganization (Approved Res 16-09, 16-10) Item was continued from the Commissions October 17, 2016 meeting to consider proposal of 73 acres located on McGary Road and Interstate 80 and consider related actions pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Executive Officer presented the staff report. Commissioner Batchelor opened the item for public comment. Matt Tuggle, Engineering Manager - Solano County Resource Management Public Works spoke to the Commission regarding the present condition