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Home My WebLink About97.2014_04-10 from OCLAFCO re Municipal Svc Review - EOCWD.pdf *LA'6 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION CRANGECOUNTY April 10,2014 „aR Jim Herberg, General Manager J��tl Orange County Sanitation District C'N°IHiu%rS BbXh 10844 Ellis Avenue, VICEC„A,„ Fountain Valley,CA 92708 PAT BATES Su'l 5-D""'°' SUBJECT: Focused Municipal Service Review for Local Retail Sewer CHERYLBROTHERS Service in and around Orange County Sanitation District �eni0t' - Service Area 7 Cny of Fcunuin valley JOHN MOORLACH wceNwl z'o:VKI Dear Mr rberg: CHMLEY WILSON GiRCIOI On March 27, 2014, the East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) Save VarganM &XV Dilcm formally filed an application with the Orange County Local Agency Sul WlF N Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the proposed "East Orange County RPWlSMUI"P of Water District Reorganization for Local Sewer Service (RO 14-01)." The GPnNai Public EOCWD Reorganization affects territory commonly known as Orange JOHNWITHERS County Sanitation District (OCSD) Service Area 7 (see attached map 01m ilIP B ,ci,Walel DiSlna excerpted from the EOCWD application). As proposed, the ALTERNATE Reorganization would involve: JAMES Pill Mi.X • Activation of Latent Power: The exercise of a new or different MHa WJIPI[)i 5UK1 ALTERNATE function or class of service (local retail sewer service) within N, lK�f MaGREGOR D. EOCWD's jurisdictional boundaries, including territories proposed GenNd1puplc to be annexed and included in EOCWD's Sphere of Influence (SOI). ALTERNATE EOCWD does not currently provide local retail sewer service TODD SP=R w ^^I within its jurisdiction. 3 OiWia " ER""E • Annexation: The annexation of certain territories in OCSD Service VACANT Area 7 to EOCWD that are not already in EOCWD. EOCWD C EoLYN EMERY would only be authorized to provide local retail sewer service to EIiKWVG OIIKIN these territories. • Sphere of Influence Amendment: The amendment of EOCWD's SOI to include the territories proposed to be annexed to EOCWD. 12 Cl Center Plaza,Room 235,Santa Ana.CA 92701 (714)834-2556•FAX(714)834-2643 http://W✓r mlafco.org EOCWD Reorganization for Local Sewer Service(RO 14-01) April 10,2014 Page 2 of 3 PLAN FOR SERVICES AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, as amended (Government Code §§56000 et seq.) (CKH) governs LAFCO's proceedings for the proposed actions outlined above. More specifically,CKH Sections 56824.10 through 56824.14 govern LAFCO's proceedings and the application process for the activation of latent powers, including the requirement to submit a comprehensive Plan for Services. As part of LAFCO's review of the application, including the Plan for Services, LAFCO is requiring the preparation of a Municipal Service Review (MSR) under CKH Section 56430, concurrent with LAFCO's consideration of EOCWD's SOI as part of the reorganization proposal. LAFCO Review of Alternative Service Providers As part of LAFCO's review of EOCWD's Plan for Services for the activation of latent powers, and under the MSR process, LAFCO is required to review alternative service providers for local retail sewer service to the affected territories. CKH Section 56824.12(a)(6) requires that the Plan for Services for the activation of latent powers include "alternatives for the establishment of the new or different functions or class of services within the special district's jurisdictional boundaries." Likewise, CKH 56430(b) requires that, "in conducting a service review, the commission shall comprehensively review all of the agencies that provide the identified service or services within the designated geographic area. The commission may assess various alternatives for improving efficiency and affordability of infrastructure and service delivery within and contiguous to the sphere of influence, including, but not limited to, the consolidation of governmental agencies." The MSR and Plan for Services review will both comprehensively evaluate multiple factors impacting the efficiency, cost, and reliability of services to affected customers within the geographic study area. MSR Scope of Work Although the specific boundaries of the MSR study area have yet to be defined, they will generally include OCSD Service Area 7 and immediately surrounding areas. As LAFCO staff begins to more clearly define the scope of work of the MSR, I would like to meet with you to discuss and receive feedback from your agency on: • The geographic area of the MSR; • Alternative service providers within the area; • The MSR process, including stakeholder and public participation; and • MSR data and information requests from LAFCO to stakeholder agencies. EOCWD Reorganization for Local Sewer Service(RO 14-01) April 10,2014 Page 3 of 3 To ensure the MSR is based on the most current, accurate, and reliable data and information, we will be requesting your staff's support and assistance in collecting relevant data from your agency. I will be in contact with you during the next couple of weeks to schedule a meeting to discuss the MSR scope, process, and timeline. In the meantime, if you would like to review or obtain a copy of EOCWD's application and Plan for Services, please contact me. Please also be advised that Ken Lee, Assistant Executive Officer, will be working with me to manage this project. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact either Ken Lee (klee®oclafco.org) or myself(cemery®oclafco.org) at(714)834-2556. Sincerely, Carolyn e Execu Attachment: 1. MapdOMService Area MI 7 \ Ecrunwwav I � 0 NGE ;'- NI h l r- O G) I h L__ - 1_ u I r 13 SANTA i n % NA \E rST W Isrysr E/Sr ST / I — \ I J I i � U \ \\ n ,o w E v,P EOC SeM S UuM BOUNDARY MAP QIRM S..S W.P OCSD'S SERVICE AREA 7 MSU.M 7Ssvmn ndaq �__j City SourMarbe P oe O Map MbxuP Wew CMletl op:11NY301> MY