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Consent agenda: Commissioners approved the consent agenda (standard items) by recorded vote.

Draft FY 2025–26 budget: Staff presented a draft net operating budget of $921,821 for fiscal year 2025–26, an increase driven by salaries and benefits, legal services and one-time relocation/furniture costs. The commission opened the public hearing and approved the draft budget to move forward; staff will schedule a final public hearing and adoption in May. The draft budget reflects a projected fund balance and the standard one-third apportionment from county, cities and special districts.

Application fee schedule: Staff proposed revisions to the LAFCO fee schedule (annexation and other application fees) to reflect staff time and rising costs; proposed increases averaged about 17% for common annexation categories. The commission directed staff to return the fee schedule for final adoption at the May meeting after formal public notice.

Audit and audit engagement: O'Connor & Company’s independent audit of LAFCO financial statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, found no material weaknesses or compliance issues; the commission accepted the audit. Commissioners also authorized the executive officer to sign a three-year engagement with O'Connor & Company for external audit services covering fiscal years ending 2024–2026.

Scanning contract: The commission authorized the executive officer to contract with eRecordsUSA to digitize historical LAFCO paper records (searchable PDFs). Staff estimated the project would cost about $8,200–$8,900 and take six to eight weeks beginning in May.

Other business: Staff updated the commission on CalAFCO governance changes and membership developments; commissioners received reports from the policy committee on AB 259 (teleconferencing rules) and other legislative matters.

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LAFCO staff told the commission the Coastside Fire Protection District was formed in February 2007 through consolidation of two predecessor districts and currently operates under California Health and Safety Code section 13800. The district protects roughly 24,000 people across about 58 square miles, including portions of Half Moon Bay and adjacent unincorporated communities. Staff said the district meets equipment and station maintenance schedules and is the first responder in several areas outside its political boundary.

Staff highlighted key points: the district had no long-term debt but carried an outstanding CalPERS pension liability (reported in the draft MSR as approximately $13 million as of June 30, 2023). Staff proposed updating the district’s sphere of influence to add three areas that the district regularly serves but that are outside its current political boundary (parcel groups identified in staff maps and the public packet). The proposed sphere update would allow future annexations of parcels the district already serves and would let the district collect property tax revenue from those areas if annexation occurred.

Public commenters and district representatives spoke at the meeting. A Coastside Fire representative noted the district’s long record of audits, volunteer CERT membership and training assets including a training tower and said the district had no outstanding debt on facilities. A resident and CERT member said the district’s services and training programs were “superlative.” Several commissioners asked staff to add a short section explaining that the CalPERS liability pertains to legacy employees and to clarify that the district contracts with CAL FIRE for firefighting personnel and operations while the district retains policy and fiscal authority.

Commissioners also requested stronger language about catastrophic-fire readiness and a statement in the MSR about public meeting accessibility similar to the recommendation adopted in the Harbor District MSR. After those clarifications were requested and a short discussion, the commission voted to approve the draft MSR for publication and to return a final MSR to the commission after edits and public comment.

The commission’s action included recommended updates to the sphere of influence so that areas the district already serves are formally reflected in planning documents. Staff said service impacts would be minimal because the district already provides response in the proposed areas, but inclusion would allow the district to pursue annexation and property-tax revenue alignment in the future.

The draft MSR and the commission’s direction will be reflected in a final MSR that includes the additional clarifying language and any public comments received during the review period.","LAFCO staff recommended and commissioners moved to accept a draft MSR for Coastside Fire Protection District that finds the district adequately providing services, flags a CalPERS liability and recommends updating the district's sphere of influence to include areas it already serves.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6114752,"LAFCO adopts final municipal service review for San Mateo County Harbor District; urges improved planning and meeting accessibility",466,772000,1238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2742046-8f33227ba1e240f67888684857d0e7b3&start=772&end=1238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2742046-8f33227ba1e240f67888684857d0e7b3/thumbnail_772000.jpg","/articles/6114752/San-Mateo-County/California/LAFCO-adopts-final-municipal-service-review-for-San-Mateo-County-Harbor-District-urges-improved-planning-and-meeting-accessibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114752-bdb9c799fa86e7f4040551be318c216d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170674&Signature=Y4saCyvXzwrOxN4BmKogHNmoVgjnfbxPyXDNm4AbHYLKjAYF8~VtfXeyEw3JqT0WTW0NURjKPyooStWJe-zEeV1TgS0ypKf4Swk~W2gB~2PNRQENMtxCXcBUQT-scl9bIR2QvaCxvkr8UkWgKmL66uIEcG1seer0EIKQm9M1o-z3k3PNyKR9I9zA-4rxwAUK1VvrEY7Z5YMD48pXe37dDPu5Ms1d8niHY2sPN8OjCuWlQ1Ga4dRFeoErAjqhiQNCfM4SDHCPKIL6wCgqcLlfhunQ4HmB2uGYWLkklIa0H~rY9G92cjoc6f5KGTgXmtt43YyKHu-uxKLK9cZYmeFvPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission on March 19 adopted the final municipal service review (MSR) for the San Mateo County Harbor District, finding the district able to cover ongoing operations but noting substantial unfunded capital needs and public concerns about recent land acquisitions and transparency.

The commission’s final MSR, presented by LAFCO management analyst Rob Bartoli, states the Harbor District receives about 70% of its revenue from property taxes and identified roughly $80 million in capital projects, with approximately 15% of that funding identified as of August 2024. Bartoli said those capital costs “may require finding multiple funding sources such as grants and loans,” and that annual revenues are insufficient to fully fund the listed projects.

The MSR also documents public comments received during the review. Sid Young and other speakers at the meeting said they were concerned about the district’s purchase of several parcels in El Granada and a related request for proposals for a Burnham Strip parking project, arguing the buys occurred with limited public notice. A member of the public who identified himself as long-time harbor-area observer said the district \"spent that money on property instead of maintaining the property they had,\" urging the commission to examine deferred maintenance. Kathleen Slater Carter, identified at the meeting as Harbor District board president, was present and offered to answer commissioners’ questions.

The staff report records that the district has improved financial transparency and budgeting practices since a 2015 review, that ongoing operations and maintenance are currently covered by existing revenues and enterprise activities, and that the district remains heavily reliant on property tax revenue. The report recommends the Harbor District update its 2019 strategic plan and master plan to align with the most recent capital improvement plan, reassess recent land purchases, and identify potential funding sources for capital projects.

The MSR also recounts comments from county staff. Gerson Kelly, manager of the San Mateo County Airports, told LAFCO staff the county is not supporting any Harbor District proposal to assume operation of San Carlos or Half Moon Bay airports; the county has not discussed such a transfer with the district and believes maintaining county oversight is in the public interest. Bartoli noted that under the California Harbors and Navigation Code (section cited in staff slides as “6000, etc.”) harbor districts do not have airport powers without reorganization or special legislation, and that any change could require reorganizing the district or a countywide vote.

After discussion, the commission voted to adopt the final MSR. Commissioners also approved a separate recommendation directing staff to prepare a LAFCO statement encouraging public agencies to make meetings accessible to people with access and functional needs, and to return that language to the commission via the policy committee. Chair Mueller moved the adoption; the motion and the accessibility direction passed on roll call.

The LAFCO report notes two written comments on the MSR: one from Gerson Kelly (San Mateo County Airports) and one from John Ullam, a member of the public, both summarized in staff materials. A letter from Sid Young received the day before the meeting is included in the staff packet and is summarized in the MSR as raising transparency issues about a recent presentation before the Midcoast Community Council and about the district’s use of a request for proposals for the Burnham Strip project.

The commission’s actions on the MSR are recommendations and advisory; the MSR does not itself change Harbor District powers, budgets or land ownership. Staff told commissioners any change in powers (for example to operate airports) would require a separate LAFCO reorganization proposal that evaluates fiscal and operational capability and is subject to community and agency comment.

The commission recorded the MSR adoption and the accessibility direction as formal actions in its minutes. Staff said the Harbor District has begun work on an updated strategic plan and a public meeting on that plan was scheduled for April 8, according to district representatives in the room.

The commission moved on to other agenda items after the vote.","San Mateo LAFCO adopted the Harbor District's final municipal service review, noting the district's reliance on property taxes, large unfunded capital needs and public concerns about recent land purchases and transparency; commissioners also directed staff to draft accessibility guidance for public meetings.","actionData","errors"]

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