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SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE FOR CARLSBAD
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The Planning Department has completed review of a report entitlei
"Recommended Spheres of Influence for the Cities of Oceanside, V
and Carlsbad" prepared by the staff of the San Diego Local Agenc Formation Commission (LAFCO). Staff basically concurs with the
recommendations of the report with one major exception, that is,
the recommendation that the unincorporated area north of Batiqui Lagoon not be included within Carlsbad's Sphere of Influence. F
a more detailed analysis of the report, see the attached memo.
EXH I B ITS
Memorandum to City Manager dated January 18,
Copy of Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce letter to LAFCO dated ll-3C
Portions of LAFCO report applicable to Carlsbad (copies of entix report were pravided to Council at an earlier date).
RECOMMENDATION:
If the Council concurs with staff, it is recommended that they t formal action to request the inclusion of the Batiquitos Lagoc
area within Carlsbad's Sphere of Influence and direct staff to f
the City's position on this matter to LAFCO.
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Council action
2-8-78 Council concurred with staff recommendation and staff was
to forward City's position to request the inclusion of t Batiquitos Lagoon area within Carlsbad's Sphere of Influe to LAFCO.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 18, 1978
TO: Paul Bussey, City Manager
FROM : James C. Hagaman, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Recommended Sphere of Influence for Carlsbad
The Planning Department has completed review of a report enti
"Recommended Spheres of Influence for the Cities of Oceanside
Vista and Carlsbad" prepared by the staff of the San Diego LC
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). We basically concur wit
the recommendations of the report with one major exception, t
the recommendation that the unincorporated area north of Bati
Lagoon not be included within Carlsbad's Sphere of Influence.
The LAFCO staff used the following basic categories of infor-
mation to address each of the principal factors which the
Commission must consider in adopting a sphere of influence:
1) Existing Land Uses and Sensitive Lands; 2) Projected Land
Uses; 3) Service Agencies and Capabilities; and-4) Community
Identity. When reading the analysis in the report of the
Batiquitos Lagoon area, it appears that the lagoon area ..
should be included within Carlsbad's Sphere of Influence. TI
is true throughout the report until the final recommendation
I will review each of the above categories in detail to
emphasize my point,
Existing Land Uses and Sensitive Lands
Discussion under this section in the report (pages 18-19) is
basically correct. The only thing I would add is that the
"Special Treatment" overlay referred to in the Carlsbad Gene
Plan recognizes the desirability of a regional park. The
adopted General Plan of the City has established the followi
guideline for any proposed development in the area:
"Until the feasibility of locating a Regional
Park at Lake Calavera, Batiquitos Lagoon and
Agua Hedionda Lagoon is resolved, or until
specific plans are presented to the City that
demonstrate the desirability of an alternati.ve
course of action, the City of Carlsbad should
protect the public's interest in these areas
by discouraging any proposed use that would
be inconsistent with the purpose and intent
of the Open Space and Parks and Recreation
Elements of the General Plan."
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PROJECTED LAND USES
The discussion under this section on p.ages 37-38, comparing
the County's General Plan with the City's General Plan, is
not accurate or complete. First of all, the residential dens.
in the Carlsbad General Plan range from 4-10 and 10-20 dwellil
units per gross acre west of Interstate 5 to 0-4 and 4-10
dwelling units per gross acre between 1-5 and El Camino Real.
. commercial use referred to is a Recreation Commercial (RC)
designation. This designation would allow such uses as golf
courses, horse stables, boat launching facilities, etc. It s
be pointed out that the latest park plan for the County incor
these kinds of uses.
However, the most important reference to the Carlsbad General
is omitted. That is, mention of the "Special Treatment" over
discussed above. The San Dieguito Plan does not include such
protective designation.
The City has-a long-term record of supporting and encouraging
regional park in this area. The reasons the City did not act
designate this area as a park in their General Plan in 1974 j
because of the lack of a park plan and implementation proqrar
from the County and because of the pending litigation by the
majority property owner against the County.
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Service Agencies and Capabilities ~
As noted in the report (pages 57-60), the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District boundaries and the City of Carlsbad sewer ser-
area both extend to Batiquitos Lagoon, Also, the existing f
station in La Costa and future station near Palomar Airport I
logically provide the best fire service to the area.
Not noted in this section is the fact that the Carlsbad Unif
School District boundaries also extend to Batiquitos Lagoon.
In addition, all vehicular access to the area will have to bi
public streets maintained by the City of Carlsbad. Because
this, the City will be directly involved with and is vitally
concerned with future traffic generators that may be develop
Community Identity
We concur with the statement- on page 66, that "the entire in
porated and unincorporated area west of El Camino Real from
Vista Creek on the north to Batiquitos Lagoon on the south i
designated a single community interactance zone."
Summary
As noted above, and in the summary section of the report (p~
75-76), each of the factors investigated by the LAFCO
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staff seem to indicate the logical inclusion of the Batiquitos
Lagoon area within the Sphere of Influence of the City of
Carlsbad. However, the final recommendation is that it not be
included (page 76).
I think that examination of the following factors would
indicate the logic of ,Carlsbad's proposed Sphere of Influence
boundaries over those recommended by the LAFCO staff:
1) The City, not the County, would most likely provide
urban services (i.e. sewer, police, fire, streets, etc.)
to the proposed regional park and other possible develop-
ment in the area.
2) A large portion of the proposed park area is currently
within the City of Carlsbad.
3) Carlsbad's General Plan currently recognizes and
provides for the development of a regional park and
provides the best restriction on incompatible development
4) The lagoon area best relates to the City in terms of
geography and topography.
In talking with LAFCO staff, it appears that their major
concern is with the possibility of premature annexation and
subsequent development of the property. We concur that this
concern is valid.
However, a jurisdiction's sphere of influence is to be based
on a comprehensive set of factors that do not include the
above concern. As stated be_fore, the required factors appea
indicate that the Batiquitos Lagoon area should be included
Carlsbad's sphere. In fact, the adopted "Policy Guidelines"
of the San Diego LAFCO state:
Designation of a Sphere of Influence
does not require annexation of every
area within the sphere. Annexation
should proceed in a logical and
orderly manner.
Recommendation
I recommend that this information plus the draft report fro
the LAFCO staff be forwarded to the City Council for their
consideration. If the Council concurs with staff, I would
further recommend that they take formal action to encourage
the inclusion of the Batiquitos Lagoon area within Carlsbad
Sphere of Influence.
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I?ORMATION COWIISSION - lG00 Pacific Cogst Highway
San Diego, California 92101
RE: 1IT:COMMENDL;D SPIIJ2RES OF INFLUENCE IN TifE CIrJ:It3s Op ocr:A
VISTA, AND CARLSBAD
Dear Commissioners:
I have been authorizcd by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
of Directors to makc thcsc co~~m~nts rclativc the spheres o for the City of Carlsbad. Area No.1, Batiquikos Lagoon: T report suggests that .tile 13aticiuitos be cxcludcd from the s
influence from the City of Carlsbad. Y'he Carlsbad Board o for the Cbainbcr of COIIUIICL-cc, are opposccl to this and are 's
tliai: tiw Datiquitos Laqoon be kcpi xithin the spllere of in
of the City as presently shown on the JA~I~ use Element of General Plan. We would su!J!jCst that the Lagoon be kept wi
future lirni'.ts of Lhc City for the followincj reasons; 1. 011
of thc Land Use 131.crnent, l'arngraph 1;': Lagoon Guidelines, t
idcntified specific reasons for keeping the Baticjui tos Lags their sphere. I would like to quote Paragraph F2 on Page iny future options open for use of Agua IIedionda Layoon anl Lagoon as scenic and mu1 ti-purpose recreation facil.ities,
public ownership and rnanayenicnt, and encouragi'nq the estnb regional parks. No land USCS should be permitted that will the opportunity to clcvel-up thcsc ~LI<JGOI~S as a regional ret facility with the necessary conlplcrncntary privatc land tisc!: cent lands. '' Paragraph P3 ; "liinitiny future dcvclopmen I' a( to the lagoons and beach in such a manner to provide maxim
and visual accessability to these resources for public use mcnt . 'I
In addition to the already established cjuidelines within t: Gencral Plan , thcrc arc spccific physicrl.1 rcasons to kccp within the spherc of influence of the City. 'I%c primary r( see would be the majority of the lands that drain into the
drain from adjacent City of Carlsbad areas. with the City control over development, they can also strictly inforce wl manayemcnt to. maintain -the bcst qualities of the water for
This management would be in the form of siltation, restric ments, building and grading requirements, and run-off manat
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The last item; the present land use plan indicates open spa( uses adjacent to La Costa Avenue, and also along the north I
of the Lagoon. In addition to these open space designation: there is also a designation ,for a special treatment area. T
special treatment area is rcferred to in the General Plan, identifies the need for further planning to implement the u
use of the Lagoon. This requirement for future planning wo insure extensive public review of any plan that is proposed
development. On Page 42 of the Land Use Plan Element, Para
J4, I would like to made the following quote; “until the fe of locating a regional park in Lake Calavera, Batiquitos La
and Agua IIedionda Lagoon is resolved, ox: until specific pla presented to the City, that demonstrate the desirability of
alternative course of ..iction, the City of Carlsbad should E
the publics interest in these areas by discouraging any prc use that would be inconsistcn’c w5.ch the purpose and intent
open space and parks and recreation element af the General
In summary, on this Batiquitos question, I believe it is cl
the Cities intent to not climinnte any options for public I in the Lagoon and Lagoon milnageinent, and we would thereforc that the sphere of influence line would be La Costa Avenue
most Southerly City Limit boundary for the City of Carlsbal of El Cantino Real.
The other area of concern is a small strip of land lying si Iiighway 78 and westerly of El. Camino Real adjaccnt to the I
Plaza Catmino Real Shopping Center, that 1.s presently withi
limits of the City of Oceanside, The Chamber has asked tha
CommTssion consider changing this sphere line to coincide ’
78 which is also a natural barrier separating the two citi specific area.
The reasons for this request would be that this area is pr
unimproved and there is no physical way for Oceanside traf
enter onto theso properties without coming through the Cit
Also, the area is adjacent to the Buena Vista Creek, and 2 majority of the water shed areas that are adjacent to that presently now within the City Limits of Carlsbad, and we t
feel that the management of this area would be better sen public standpoint if it were within the 1i.nits of the Cit! We understand that; this area of diffcrence is.not nicntionc present recommended spheres of influence of’ the Cities of and Carlsbad, but we would Like your consideration that tl
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moved to coincide with Highway 78 at some time in the futui
Thank you for allowing us to enter these cornmcnts into khe
record on behalf of the Carisbad CharidDer of Commerce.
Sincerely, 7&&-&57 .,- 7 y 5?
i Robert %. Ladwig
Vice President
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
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CARl,S13Al) - The staff of thc Ink;iI Af:c'ncy Forniatloli Cornmission Iias wide public its propsc~d sptic-rc:~ ul infl~icnro for Occarisidc, Vista arid C:irlslxd, leaving officials from all three citics less tlinn totally satisfied. Ikcaiise of coinplaints from these cilics arid thc ncted for cnvironrnentai inipad reports on the prol)oscd splic~rw for Vista and Carlsbxi, tlic commission votcd Wcdiicsday rligtit to
i dclay action on thc staff proposals for 60 days instead of 30
,. , days as platincd.
." LAFCO Is a coiintywidc i agency charged witti /"4//?,4CQSTA discouraf:iiig Ir)s Anj:clos-
1 sty~c irrbaii spraw~. ~t is r('- TRUSTEE QUITS
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from Occarisitlc, Vista arid t~w'r~~s Carlsh;ld su61,c,stl,tl to llle Stio was appointfd iast Colllllljssioll wtr;rt t)O,,lt(pi- M:irc.Ii wiirn 111~ S:iii l)i(yyl- , rir.s f,;l(.Ji (>il,y (!vc,l,~ll:l~ly IO :lrl'a was :Itltlf~ll lo 1111' wollltl lJk(! to t1;1 "(,. Irl Lllc: foi'iiiw Oc~c*:iii.~irlf* (~;II~I~~I~:III
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atid cri[icize,j 1,~l~y;o staff for not ailowirig lnl)rc in- volvrn,lsrl~ in tilc! I.epart by (lixts idrritify !nore wilh
local officials. 1i'alll)rook than with Ocean-.
and Carlsbad said that lhcir VlUNGE AREAS citirs basically agreed with The staff reconiniendrd the stalf sugj-yslions. . but that mwh of the nnincorpo- Vista mayor Lloyd Tracy rntctf "fringe" :was of still callfd on thc full coni- Nor:h and 15x4 Vista be in- mission to consider thc origi- clii(lwI in Vista's si)hore of nal splirrcs of influrncc as inflirc~ncct; as wr4 :IS !tic SO- proposed by tlic citics them- callcd Irucna, Sunsct and selves. Agua iledioiida frlnge areas.
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November 2i, 1977 1 “,::z),?or
County Board of Supervisors
Mickaal J. Gotch
Porter I). Cranians
- executive officer
secretary TO: Local Agency Formation Commission
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Gregory C. M. Garratt
members: Interested Persons
Water District FROM : Executive Officer
Cities sf Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad. Affected Special Districts
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1 Dr. Rex Gorton Local Agency Furmation Coxxmission ; Public Member
William J. Karn 4
Utility Falibrook District Public SUBJECT : Recommended Spheres of Influence--
Qrbee V. Mihaiek Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad
Councilwoman, City of Vista
Lucille V. Moore County Board of Supewison
Mile Morgan
Mayor, City of
alternate members:
Padre Dam Municipal
County Board
This Spheres of Influence Report for the Tri-Cities Area
represents the culmination of a 13-rmnth effort, first
discussed by the Comissl_on on October 4, 1976. National City
Alex L. Adams
Water District
Tom Hamilton
of Supervisors
Stanley A. Mahr
San Marcos County Watar District
Alan 0. Skuba Mayor, City of
--On that date, the Commission agreed to the forma-
tion of a sub-committee to develop guidelines for
implementation of the Spheres of Influence Program.
--On November 1, 1976, the sub-committee presented
its report and recommendations to the Commission.
Escort dido --On December 6, 1976, the Commission adopted a
recommendation that WCO Staff explore possible overlal
between the Spheres of Influence mandate and the Compre-
hensive Planning Organization Areawide Water Quality
Management Plan (11208p1 Program).
--On January 3, 1977, the Commission adopted a
recommendation that LAFCO Staff organize an ad hoc commj
of CPO and County officials to explore common planning activities and to propose a coordinated ._ _.. effort to avoid
unnecessary duplication. The -Commission also directed
that WCO Staff--work- closely with-%PO staff, wi-th the express purpose--oE sharingrelated‘ information. It has
Local Agency Format* Comission e Cities of Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad
Affected Special Districts
interested Persons
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been estimated that this approach will save Sam Diego County taxpa
$120,000 in agency staff-time.
--On April 4, 1977, the Commission approved the appointment
of Jay Stewart to coordinate the Spheres of Influence Program for
LAFCO.
--On June 27, 1977, the Comission approved a detailed Sphere:
work program, calling for a public hearing on recommended Sphere
I lines in late November.
--On July 11, 1977,,the Commission approved a set of Procedure
and Policy Guidelines for use in determining the Spheres boundarie:
This Report represents a compilation of data supplied by staffs of
the Comprehensive Planning Organization, the County of San Diego
Integrated Planning and Regional Growth Management Offices, the
Cities of Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad, the eight special districi
within the study area, as well as data researched by LAFCO Staff.
Throughout the Program, it has remained the intent of LAFCO Staff
. to produce Spheres boundary recommendations based upon sound fisca'
social and environmental considerations, and i-n accordance with
the factors set forth in the State-required Spheres of Influence
program.
Sphere line will begin a 30-day comment period and will be an
opportunity for each of you to offer your reactions to the
recommendations contained herein.
The November 30 public hearing on the recommended Tri-Ci
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1. INTRODUCTION
1 - 1 AIJTHORITY ' The San Diego LocaJ Agency Formation Commission (TAFCO) is a
County-wide, regulatory agency charged by State law to discourag
urban sprawl and "promote the orderly formation and development
local governmental agencies .'' The Commission is authorized to
review and approve all proposed changes of organization of local
governments.
purview include: Annexations and detachments of territory;
incorporations of cities; formations of special districts; and
consolidations, mergers and dissolutions of governments. authority does not extend to organizational changes involving
school districts *
The Knox-Nisbet Act (Government Code Section 54774 et seq.) pro7
the regulatory and planning authority for each Local Agency Forr
Commission throughout the State, This study is performed pursu:
to the authority set forth in Section 54774 which instructs eacl
Commission to "develop and determine the Sphere of Influence of
each local governmental agency within the County." An adopted
Sphere of Influence provides a long-range plan to assist the
Commission in its regulatory decisions and to guide the future
expansion and organization of local governmental boundaries.
following excerpts from Government Code Section 54774 describe
the contents and purpose of a "Sphere of Influence."
Legal Definition: "Sphere of Influence means a plan for the
probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a loc
governmental agency .'' A local governmental- agency includes
incorporated cities, and independent and dependent special
districts.
Factors to Be Considered: 'I... in determining the Sphere of
Influence of each local governmental agency, the Commission shz
consider:
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a. The maximum possible service area of the agency
based upon present and possible service capabilities
of the agency;
The range of services the agency is providing or
could provide;
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c. The projected future population growth of the area;
d. The type of development occurring or planned for the
area, including, but not limited to residential,
commercial, and industrial development;
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e. @he present and probable are service needs
the area;
f. Local governmental age.ncies presently providir
services to such area and the present level, x
and adequacy of services provided by such exis
local governmental agenciles ;
g. The existence of social and economic interdepe
and interaction between tlhe area within the bc
of a local governmental agency and the area wf
surrounds it and which could be considered wit
agency's Sphere of Inf luemce;
h. The existence of agricultural preserves in the
which could be considered within an agency's S
of Influence and the effect on maintaining the
and economic integrity of such preserves in tt-
that such preserves are within a Sphere of Inf
of a local governmental agency."
Use of Adopted Spheres: "The Sphere of Influence, after
shall be used by the Commission as a factor in making re
decisions on proposals over which it has jurisdiction.
Commission may recommend governmental reorganizations tc
agencies in the County, using the Spheres of Influence a
for such recommendations . . .I' In addition, adopted Sphe
Influence will assist the affected cities and districts
range capital improvement programing, and may resolve q
over which of two or more agencies should provide servic
area.
Revisions: While the State statute establishes no time
the Local Agency Formation Commission is directed "to pe
review and update the Spheres of 1n:fluence (which are) d
by them."
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SPHERES OF INFLUENCE GUIDELINES
During June and July, 1977, the Local Agency Formation C
adopted guidelines to govern the preparation, recommenda
adoption of Spheres of Influence. Those guidelines are
in the Appendix to this study. A summary of the key pol
established by these guidelines ar.e ,:
Sphere of Influence Boundary I- That boundary, adoF
the Local Agency Formation CoInmission, which es tab
the limits beyond which a local governmental agenc
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not annex te a ritory. Annexation heyon @ hat boundary may
not occur without revision of the Spheres boundary by
LAFCO.
Urban Service Demands - In addition tlo the 8 factors to
be considered by the Commission in adopting a Sphere of
Influence, particular emphasis will be placed on urban
service demands projected through 1995, the capabilities
of existing agencies to provide necessary services, and cc
i to provide those services.
Definition of Urbanized Area - An area with residential
development at a density of at least 1 dwelling unit per
gross acre.
1 Definition of Urban Services - Those services provided to
urbanized area in support of urban development.
Extent of a Sphere of Influence - Only those areas where
urban services will be required by 19\95, or where rural
services are presently provided by the agency will be
included in that agency's Sphere of Lnfluence.
Comparison of Land Use Plans - Municipal prezoning and
general plans of adjacent land use jurisdictions will be
compared to determine anticipated changes in land use.
Consultation - LAFCO will consult with affected local
governments and communities during development of each
sphere.
Use of Spheres - Spheres of Influence will be used to:
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Discourage duplication of service by two or
more agencies;
Guide Commission in deliberating on specific
change of organization;
Indicate need for reorganization studies.
Staged Urban Development - Within an agency's sphere, ani
of areas which are presently provided,services and avail
for development should preceed annexation of unserved arl
Urban services should be provided within exlsting urban
prior to their extension into non-urbanized areas.
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The priricipal assumption of this study is that the analysis i
determination of a Sphere of InIluencc shall be hscd on exis
adopted plans and policies of each aI'fec ted agcricy . 'J'hj s wil
include general plan land use designations, Ci ty I'rczoning
(where available), development standards and policies, and ci
improvement plans.
Also, the recommendations to include unincorporated territorj
within a City's Sphere of Influence have been based on:
a. The territory's need for a combination of urban-
level services (eg. water, sewer, and fire);
b. The City's ability to provide a combination of
urban services beyond that of land use regulation;
c. The proximity of projected urban development to
the City's existing boundaries;
d. The existence of common topographic or hydrologic
features between the city and adjacent unincorporate
territories;
e. The existing level of development and anticipated
further development in unincorporated areas
adjacent to a city.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS
The California Environmental Quality Act requires public ager
to address the environmental consequences of their actions.
CEQA, activities directly undertaken by a public agency are s
ject to evaluation of possible environmental effects, unless
activity is specifically exempted or unliess the agency can fi
with certainty that the activity will not have a significant
environmental effect. LAFCO adoption of a Sphere of Xnfluenc
clearly an activity directly undertaken by a public agency.
Indirectly, adoption of a sphere may have an effect on the er
ment. The Commission has therefore determined that its Spher
Influence are subject to environmental rleview.
An Initial Study of the proposed Spheres of Influence for Oc
Vista, and Carlsbadhas been conducted. The purpose of the I
Study was to determine whether the recommended Spheres, if ad
by the Commission, could have a significant effect on the ent
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The Initial Study was also conducted to provide a basis for Lj
decision on whether Environmental Impact Reports or Negative
Declarations should be prepared for the recommended Sphcres.
Initial Study has been incorporated into the sphere analysis 4
is presented in this report. A description of Initial Study
factors and the location of study elements in this report may
found in Sectiori 11, STUDY METHOD.
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Overall Spheres of Influence Program
In January, 1977, the San Dicgo Local Agency Formation Commis, recognized that several required elements of a Spheres of
Influence study'would also be produced as part of the Comprehc
Planning Agency's current 208 Areawide Wastewater Planning Prc
The Commission directed LAFCO Staff to identify common elemen
between the two programs and establish operating principles b:
which information from the Spheres and 208 Programs could be
The Commission determined that informatioln on projected servi
demands, service capabilities and costs to be generated by th
208 Program should be used to support the Commission's study
adoption of Spheres of Influence. At the! same time the CPO B
of Directors agreed the 208 planning information, when comple
should be submitted to LAFCO for use in t:he Spheres Program.
In addition to the cooperative effort with the CPO, UFCO Sta has worked closely with the County Regional Growth Management
Program on findings and recommendations concerning Candidate
Growth Management Area studies and growth management implemen
techniques. This report combines preliminary information fro
both the 208 and County Growth Management: Programs as backgro
for the recommended Spheres of Influence,,
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In mid-1977, the Commission adopted a set of policy guideline
determined among other things that Spheres of Influence woulc
established first for the 14 cities in San Diego County; secc
for the Special Districts that provide wiater, sewer, or fire
services; and third for all remaining Diistricts and County St
Areas. A work program was approved leading to the adoption c
Spheres of Influence before the end of tlhe year, and prior tc
completion of the draft 208 Plan. The Commission directed t€
initial Spheres of Influence would be determined for the Tri-
of Oceanside, Vista, and Carlsbad. UFCO and CPO staff subst
agreed that preliminary facility inventories, and projected :
demand, availability, and cost data on water, fire and sewer
service for the three cities would be available to LAFCO in i
of the Draft 208 Plan.
In addition, to analyzing the data provided by, CPO, LAFCO St:
has examined the projected capital improvement programs of tl
special districts to determine service capabilities in unincc
territory adjacent to the three cities. The current invento:
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the County Growth Management Program for the adjacent uninco-
areas has also been considered. (The final Tri-Cj ties Spherc
report will include updated informat2on on agency and per
capita costs for providing services chrough 1.995 in adj acm t
unincorporated areas).
Tri-Cities Scudy Area
During June and July, 1974, the Cities of Oceanside, Vista, q
Carlsbad mutually agreed to proposed Spheres of Influence. I
criteria the three cities used to develop their proposed spht
was not as extensive as that LAFCO Staff is now using to devt
the Tri-Cities Spheres. These proposed future boundaries we]
adopted by each city council and submitted to the San Diego 1
The Commission did not endorse or adopt these proposed Spherc
and has not used them as a specific guide in determining chai
of organization. The 1974 city adopted "Spheres" represent 1
ultimate extent to which the cities desire to extend their
boundaries, and therefore these proposals serve to delineate
the boundaries of the Tri-City Study Area for LAFCO's analys:
The proposed spheres drafted by the three cities are display4
Appendix. For analysis purposes LAFCO Staff has divided the
study area into sub-areas. These areas coniprise the adjacen
unincorporated territory which each city has indicated a des:
to include within its Sphere of Influence. The land use and
service analysis in this study focuses on these unincorporatc
municipal fringe areas rather than existing city territory.
determine if additional territory should be ultimately incluc
in each city, each area has been designated by LAFCO and con:
in relationship to the city which would poteptially annex thc
unincorporated territory. These unincorporated municipal frj
areas are displayed in Appendix.
Proposed Oceanside Sphere of Influence:
Bonsall-San Luis Rey Downs
Whelan Lake and Hubbert Lake
Proposed Vista Sphere of Influence:
South Bonsall
North and East Vista
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Agua Hedionda Island
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Palomar Airport Island
Analysis Factors
The principal factors which the Commission must consider in
adopting a Sphere of Influence have been enumerated in the pi
section, To provide the Commission with data addressing eack
these factors, four basic categories of information have beer
analyzed: 1) Existing Land Uses and Sensitive Lands; 2) Prc
Land Uses; 3) Service Agencies and Capabilities; and 4) Con
Identity.
For the Existing Land Uses and Sensitive Lands information, E
unincorporated fringe area has been described in terms of it:
location, topographic features, and the existing residential,
commercial, agricultural, or open space uses. Flood zones,
drainage basins, and agricultural preserves within the area i f also identified.
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The projected land uses in each unincorporated fringe area ai
described in two ways: First the land use designations as aa
under the County and proposed by the affected city are displa
and compared. Differences between jurisdictions at the maxim
developed densities are noted and summarized. Secondly, the
projected residential densities through 1995 in each unincorp
area and adjacent city are displayed and described. These pr
are based upon the land use and sewer service assumptions whi
used in the CPO Regional Series IVB Population Forecasts.
The Service Agencies and Capabilities information focuses on
three major urban services which are sensitive to the locatio
residential development and which require a major capita1 inv
Water Supply, Sewage Disposal, and Fire Protection. In each
fringe areas and for each service, the responsible agency for
providing service is identified, its jurisdiction is describe
the agency's existing facilities are located and described.
Transmission lines, pump stations, and storage facilities are
described for water; interceptors, pump stations and treatmen
plants are described for sewer; and fire stations and five mi
response areas are described for fire protection. Water allo
rights, and current and projected water demands, treatment ca
and current sewage flows are discussed as appropriate.
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service agency to meet anticipated population growth througl
are described, the facility locations a.nd service areas are
identified, and the construction costs to each agency and i
customers is determined. (Certain service data and cost: prl
are not available for the preliminary dlraft, but will be in
in the final report).
For Cornunity Identity information, f0u.r indicators of corn
association were researched for each of the unincorporated
areas. First, Community Planning Areas as designated by th
County of San Diego were described. Next, the relationship
each unincorporated area and existing elementary and high sc
districts was described. Results of the 1976 Community Intc
actance Study performed by LAFCO in cooperation with Depart1
of Geography, SDSU, were also described. This study analyzc
similar non work-related vehicle trips and grouped similar
into common zones of interaction. These areas describe SOC
and economic interdependence, or those areas within which PC
shop and socialize. Each unincorporated fringe area is disc
in relationship to one or more of the five interactance zonc
identified in Tri-Cities Study Area.
Finally, the location of the unincorporated fringe area in.
to U.S. Postal Zones is described.
The next four chapters of this report discuss the four basic
categories of information used for the Spheres analysis.
Environmental Initial Study
LAFCO Staff has incorporated the elements of the Initial St
in the Spheres analysis because it was determined that envi
considerations should be a factor in arriving at recommende
Spheres designations. This would also avoid preparing a se document which would unnecessarily duplicate descriptive se
of this report. The Initial Study elements have been incor
as follows:
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1. Pro j ec t description I 1-2
111 11-21 2. Identification of environmental
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3. Identification of possible IV 22-4:
environmental effects VI1 78-81
4. Mitigations, if any VI1 78-81
5. Compatibility of project with IV 22-41
existing zoning and plans VI1 67-7; Q
I The Initial St@ of the proposed Spheres @ Influence was conducted in three parts. Firsr, a general physical survey ol
the study area was conducted to obtain an overview of existing
land uses, proximity to existing urban-level development, envj
mentally sensitive areas, and general topography. This review
amplified with more detailed information from City General. fla
EIRs, where available; EIRs that have been prepared for indivi
projects within 'the study area, area-wide plans, including the
County General Plan and the Regional Water Quality Control Bos
"Basin Plan"; and discussions with County and City staffs.
Secondly, City General Plan designations for the proposed Sphe
areas were compared with County General Plan designations to
determine whether densities might increase or decrease in the
as an indirect result of placement: within a Sphere and annexat
proposals which might follow. Third, service capabilities wer
reviewed to determine whether or not major facilities for sewe
water, and fire protection are currently available or will be
provided within the study area. The main focus of this review
was to determine whether placement of an area within a Sphere t
Influence could have some growch-inducing impact and whether t'
impact might be significant.
The conclusions reached in the Initial Stxtdy and the environmer
determinations are included in Section VI1 - SLTMRY AND RECOI
MENDATIONS.
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CARTSRAD UNINCORPORATED FRINGE AREAS
Ratiquitos Lagoon ,
El Camino Real Island
Palomar Airport Island -
Northeast of El Camino Real
El Camino Real to Palomar Airport Road
and east of Palomar Airport
South of Palomar Airport Road
1. Batiquitos Lagoon
Location: Batiquitos Lagoon is located between Carlsbad anc
Leucadia approximately 4% miles south of the Carlsbad civic
and 27 miles north of. downtown San Diego. The City of Carh
ted areas along the north shore of the
Sphere of fnf luence, and has indicated
preferred ultimate city boundary from east to west across tI-
center of the lagoon. (See Appendix). ' The Coast Highwaj
Fe Railway tracks, and Interstate 5 cross the western portic
the study area near the mouth of the lagoon. Access to the
area on the north shore is via Poinsettia and Lagoon Lane f:
west, or from El Camino Real on the east.
Physical Features: Batiquitos is the largest Bagoon in nor
Diego County, covering approximately 500 acres, including W~
area, inner salt flats, and seasonal marshes. San Marcos ai
Encinitas Creeks, which drain an area of approximately 53 sc
miles, enter the lagoon from the east and southeast, formin;
brackish marshland at the eastern end of the lagoon, Portic
the broad valleys on the north shore are under cultivation,
the remainder has reverted to grassland. Gently sloping te
along the shore and in the valleys rises to steeper slopes
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bluffs at elevations 0 of iipprclximately ib 0 feet. Uncultiv,
hillsides are covered witsh chaparral and eucalyptus grove:
of the high ground is in the City of Carlsbad, except for
blufftop directly east of Interstate 5. To the south of tl
densely vegetated sandstone bluffs rise steeply from the I
reaching elevations of 300 feet within 1,000 feet of the
The lagoon and surrounding hills are recognized as an env
resource of Statewide significance, and the State has app
funds for acquisition of park land in the area.
Land Uses: The majority of unincorporated land on the no
of the lagoon is either currently under cultivation or ha
used for agricultural purposes in recent years. Nearly f
area west of Interstate 5 as well as a small area on the
central shore produce field flowers. The bluff slopes an
east of Interstate 5 have been cultivated for truck crops
is no existing residential or commercial development. Ea
northeast of the lagoon in the City of Carlsbad are the r
developments of La Costa and Seaport,, which lie in the la
immediate watershed. Except for the Spinnaker Hills deve
areas north of the study area in the City are
Encinitas Creek deltas at the east end of the lagoon woul
be included. The proposed park master plan, prepared in
includes a scenic overlay zone in the "viewshed" on the b
south of the lagoon. The Sta
2. El Camino Real Island
Location: This unincorporated island is located general1
El Carnino Real, north of the La Costa development and sou
Palomar Airport. The study area is surrounded by the Cit
Carlsbad and has been included in the City's proposed Sph
Influence. (See Appendix) a Access to the area is via
Real, La Costa Boulevard and farm roads.
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Physical Features: The area is a gently sloping mesa rangil
elevation from 200 to 300 feet, cut by drainage to the soutl
Batiquitos Lagoon. The major topographical feature is the a
in the central portion of the island, which contains signif
oak woodland and has been proposed for inclusion in the plai
Batiqultos Regional Park. Portions of the area have been CI
but. major portions remain in a substant.ially natural state.
Land Uses: The island is undeveloped except for agricultur<
A commercial greenhouse is located at t:he southwest corner I
Costa Boulevard and El Camino Real, and small portions of tl
island have been cultivated for truck c:rops. As mentioned
the central portion of the area is proposed to be included
Batiquitos Regional Park as a preserve and for use as an en
mental interpretive area. Except for a small strip on the 1
side of El Camino Real, the entire island is within the Coa
Zone.
3. Palomar Airport Island -
Northeast of El Camino Real
Location: Thi tion of the large ir*regularly-shaped is1,
surrounding Palomar Airport is located northeast of El Carnil
and extends from Hayes Wash on the west to Los Monos Canyon
addition to El Camino Real, the only access to the area is 7
Sunny Creek Road on the east and various unpaved ranch road,
other portions of the island.
Physical Features: The major topographical features of thi:
area are Agua Hedionda Creek and high ground in the north ai
east sections. The area is open, hilly country, and elevat
range from slightly above sea level in the Agua Wedionda flc
to over 500 feet at Cerro De La Calavera at the northern bo1
The 100-year floodplain of Agua Hediondla Creek extends throi
southern and central portions of the area. The Dawson-Los 1
Preserve, managed by the University of California, San Diegc
located along Agua Hedionda Creek in the City of Carlsbad a
eastern boundary of the study area. Within the island, the
drainage supports riparian woodland, notably sycamore.
Land Uses: Most of the northwestern portion of the area is
cultivated in truck crops, as is the portion at the eastern
The central portion is grazing land or unused. The Rancho (
mobilehome development is located in a triangle within the t
Carlsbad at the center of the island. Areas to the northwe:
the City of Chrlsbad are developing or have residential dew
proposed. Areas to the north, east andl south are primarily
undeveloped, with a few small areas under cultivation. Thi
of the island is just outside the Coastal Zone and is like1 subject to increased development pressures.
east and Lake Calavera on the north. (See Appendix). 11
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Pa m ar Airport Xslartd - e
El Camino Real to I’alomar Airport Road
Location: This portion of tlie study area lies north, wes
east of and includes Palomar Airport, (See Appendix).
is via El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Roads.
Physical Features: The major topographical features of t
are Agua BediondaXreek at the northern edge and the mesa
the airport is located. The mesa divides two drainage ba
with areas to the north flowing toward Agua Hedionda Cree
remainder draining toward Las Encinas Canyon. The sectio
El Camino Real and south of Palomar Airport Road drains s
toward Batiquitos Lagoon. Palomar Airport’s 65 decibel n
level contour, which indicates areas normally incompatibl
residential development, covers an area from east of the
section of El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road to the
central portions of the island.
Land Uses: Palomar Airport operations and associated corn
activities constitute the non-agricultural development in
The portion in the Agua Hedionda floodplain is used for g
and sections on the hillside south of the creek are under
vation. Areas directly south of the ,airport along Paloma
Road have been cultivated, and the more level areas in th
east portion east of El Camino Real are also used for Xru
An agricultural preserve extends along the western bounda
study area north of Palomar Airport Road. An area south
airport has developed as an industrial park and has been
to the City. The City has also applied to LAFCO for anne
of the airport and surrounding territory.
Palomar Airport Island
South of Palomar Airport Road
Location: The subject area is the remainder of the Count
lying south of Palomar Airport Road. (See Appendix) LI
via La Costa Boulevard and farm roads.
Physical Features: The study area consists of sloping co
plain and mesa, rangfng in elevation from less than 200 t
feet. Drainage is north towards Las Encinas Canyon and s
east and south toward Batiquitos Lagoon.
Land Uses: A majority of the area is used for agricultur
Greenhouse operations are located in the southern and eas
portions, and most of the level areas, constituting a maj
the study area, have been cultivated for truck crops. Th
is within the Coastal Zone, as all are portions of the is
of El Camino Real,
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Comparison of General Plans
The Cities of Oceansi.de, Vista and Carlsbad have included
proposed spheres of influence within their respective planning
Accordingly, all of the municipal fringe areas under consi.dera
covered by City General Plans as well as b1y the County General
This section compares land uses proposed in the City Plans wit1
proposed in existing County Plans. The purpose of these compai
to determine what differences in uses and densities could be ar
if a particular unincorporated fringe area is included in a cit
sphere, and what future annexations could result.
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for each municipal fringe area, followed by maps of County and
land use designations,
Each City, as well as the County, employs its own system c
Plan designations. These designations are notalways directly c
able. A simplified set of general designations has been devise
LAFCO to correspond to the population and density forecasts pre
described and to allow a gross comparison of residential develo
anticipated by City and County plans. The designations are def
follows:
Designation Definition
Urban . One dwelling unit
per acre (l+du/aci
Rural Residential One dwelling unit
to four acres (1 c
WM) Specific Development Same net densities
Plan under an approved
rnent plan
R Rural One dwelling unit or more acres (1 d
A Agr icu 1 tur a 1 Agricultural or Co , I1 Intensive Agricul
I Industria 1 Industrial Uses
F F loo dp 1 ain Floodplain Designa
0 Open Space Lagoon or Open Spak
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1. Batiquitos Lagoon
Comparison of General Plans:
San Diego County--
Majority Use: Open Space (Lagoon)
Urban (lSdu/acre)
Balance of Use: Floodplain
City of Carlsbad--
Majority Use: Open Space
Urban (l-+du/acre)
Sources: General Plan Summary, City of Carlsbad,
March, 1977.
San Dieguito Community Plan, San Diego Countj
December 16, 1976.
Both Plans indicate urban-level residential uses for the Batiquj
north shore area. The Carlsbad Plan proposes densities of four
units per acre (Carlsbad "Medium Density") plus some commercial
for the high ground overlooking the Lagoon. The County Plan de2
densities of 14.5 units per acre west of the AT & SF Railway, 1
pea: acre between the Railway and Interstate 5 and 2.9 units per
in the remaining area. Carlsbad's Plan places the entire area \
a possible Urban Reserve, not intended for immediate developmen1
County has developed plans for a regional park to include Batiqi
Lagoon, the north shore area and areas within the incorporated '
of Carlsbad.
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2. Carlsbad I s lands
This comparison summarizes proposed land uses for all o
Carlsbad island areas discussed in the section "Descri
of Unincorporated Fringe Areas" (Section 111).
Comparison of General Plans :
San Diego County--
Majority Use: Urban (l+du/acre)
Balance of Use: Rural Residential (1 du/1-4
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Agricultural
Rural (I du/4+acres)
City of Carlsbad--
Majority Use: Urban (l+du/acre)
Balance of Use: Non-Residential Reserve
Open Space
Sources: General Plan Summary, City of Carlsbad,
March, 1977.
San Dieguito Community Plan, San Diego (
December 16, 1976.
Both County and City Plans propose conversion of a majority of i
tural and vacant lands in this area to urban-level residential c
The County Plan maintains the island area southeast of Palomar 1
in agricultural uses, but the Carlsbad Plan shows no agriculturz
signations. Both Plans show non-residential designations in thc
impacted by Palomar Airport. The County Plan designates the arc
industrial, and Carlsbad's Plan shows the area as a non-residenl
reserve with a I? special treatment" overlay.
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1. Batiquitos Lagoon
No urban-level development is projected’ for this unincorporatec
by 1995 except in the area west of Interstate 5. The remaindc
the area is projected to remain in rural uses.
2. El Camino Island
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Urban-level densities are projected by 1995 along the eastern
of this island adjacent to El Camino Real.
island is projected as rural residential.
The remainder of t
3. Palomar Airport Island
North of El Camino Real - the majority of the Palomar Is1
area north of El Camino Real is projected to be developed for
residential densities by 1995. The eastern portion of this ,is
is not projected to be developed due to rugged terrain and wat
uses.
Central Palomar Airport - the island area surrounding the
Palomar Airport is projected to have primarily rural residenti,
development with some areas below rural residential, No urban
rural residential development is projected in the island area (
of Palomar Airport. -
Southern Palomar Airport - the Palomar Airport Island to i
south of the airport is projected to be entirely covered with 1
level development by 1995.
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13at iqiii tos Lagoon
E1 Camino Rea1 Island
Palomar Airport Islands
WATER SERVICE
Agency and Service Area: The Carlsbad Municipal Water Distril
covers nearly the entire City of Carlsbad, including most of
unincorporated areas whi& the City has proposed to be within
Sphere of Influence. One area, consisting of incorporated an
unincorporated territory south of the Oceanside Triangle to P:
Airport Island is not included in any water agency's jurisdici
The southeastern portion of the La Costa development is withi1
the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, The Carlsbad Municil
Water District is bounded on the north by the City of Oceansic
to the east by the Cities of Vista and San Marcos, and on the
south by La Costa Avenue. The District's service area covers
approximately 20,236 acres, of which 4,300 acres are coastal
lagoons, %he current service area population is approximately
23,100 and is estimated to reach 54,200 by 1995.1 ' The Distric
delivers wholesale water to the City of Carlsbad and retails w
to the Palomar Airport area and the La Costa resort. In FY 19
the District received 10,988.9 acre feet while its allocation
rights were 13,813.7 acre feet for the same period.2 ' Approxirr
40% of the water used within the District is for agricultural
purposes. With development of the District's distribution sys
agricultural water use has expanded in recent years,
agricultural areas are or will be subject to development press
during the next twenty years if projected population levels ar
be reached.
Existing Facilities and Capabilities: Carlsbad Municipal Watei
District operates Squires Dam on the eastern edge sf the Distr
and 8 covered distribution storage reservoirs which have a toti
storage capacity of 636.8 acre feet. This provides nearly 14 1
of storage during the District's peak month of water use. The
District delivers imported water through fts connection to the
Diego County Second Aqueduct. Annexation lines enter the disti
east of Palomar Airport and El Cam-ilno Real.
distribution mains run north along El Camino Real to near Buenz
Vista Creek and south to the La Costa development. One storage
reservoir and one pumping storage reservoir are located in the
Lake Calavera area of the City. Transmission lines connecting
Many
Existing major
1, City of Carlsbad 1977 PopuI.ation Series IV €3 Forecasts,
2. "Water in the San Diego Region," CPO, 10/77
CPO, 11/77.
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these reservoir 3 with the El Camino water @ i ins pass through
northeast Palomar AirporE Is land and currently provide agricu
water to the area. The two primary distribution mains for thc
developed portion of the City of Carls'bad run west from E1 Cai
Real through the northern and undeveloped central part of Pal(
Airport Island. Two other mnjor transmission lines run west
El Camino Real to the north and south of Palomar Airport Road
South of Palomar Airport Road to the City's current southern
boundary, both incorporated and unincorporated territory is
currently served. This area includes substantial agricultura
territory, as well as the Spinnaker Hills; and Seaport develop]
Projected Facilities and Costs: The District is currently pa
cipating with the City of Oceanside and the Vista Irrigation
District to construct the Tri-Agencies Pipeline. This Pipelir
will provide sufficient supplies from the County Water Author
Second Aqueduct to meet Carlsbad Municipal Water District's 1'
needs. As discussed earlier, costs €or construction to the
District boundaries will be assumed by the San Diego County W(
Authority. The District is also considering construction of l
south aqueduct jointly with the San Marcos County Water Distr.
and the Olivenhain Municipal Water District. In addition to
these facilities the District will expand Squires Dam to apprc
mately 950 acre feet by 1986 at a cost of $1.5 million. The
District also plans to construct a joint reservoir with the C.
of Carlsbad by 1995 which will have a storage capacity of ."
approximately 2,500 acre feet. The estimated cost of this
facility will be about $6,000,000.
Fiscal Data: The Carlsbad Municipal Water District's total
The District imposed a general tax rate of $.140 per $100 of
assessed valuation and the tax rate for its four improvement
districts ranged from $.020 to $.280 per $100. These improver
dlstricts had several general obligation bonds unmatured at tE
end of 1975: District No. 2, a 1957 issue of $615,000; Distr:
issued); District No. 4, a 1961 issue of $490,000; and Distric
No. 1, a 1956 issue of $705,000 ($100,000 authorized but not
$1,455,000.3
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3 secured assessed valuation for the FY 76-77 period was $153,4:
.I No. 3, a 1960 issue of .$633,000 ($200,000 authorized but not
5. issued). Total outstanding bond indebtedness in FY 1977-78 i.5
3. San Diego LAFCO, "Profiles of Special Districts," 6/76.
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0 SEWER SERVICE 0
Agency and Service Area: The City of Carlshad is responsible f
sewage collection and disposal for most of the territory within
its current boundaries. The City operates a sewage collection
system which extends to the principal incorporated and develope
areas within its boundaries, as well as certain areas within th
unincorporated islands. The La Costa development at. the southcr
corner of the City is provided sewer service by the Leucadia Cc
Water District, and the' San Marcos County Water District provic
service to a small incorporated area north of La Costa. All a@
are members of the Encina Joint Powers, and therefore all sewag
flows are transported to the Encina plant for treatment and dis
The City of Carlsbad's service area population is estimated at
21,700, and is projected to be 33,000 by 1985, and 50,000 by 15
The agency's current flow is approximately 2.71 mgd and its cal
rights in the Encina facility are 3.43 mgd.4
Existing Facilities: The major interceptor which serves the
majority of the City's urban development runs north from the Er
plant to the Buena Vista Lagoon and then easterly to also servc
the Vista Sanitation District. Carlsbad and the Vista Sanitat:
District jointly own this interceptor. Another major interct
extends easterly from the Agua Hedionda Lagoon to serve the
developed areas adjacent to the northeast Palomar Airport Islar
A third interceptor which serves the Buena Sanitation District
extends easterly below Palomar Airport from El Camino,Real to 1
Encina facility on the coast. At the southern edge of the Cit
the North Batiquitos Interceptor provides service for the
Spinnaker Hills and Seaport developments near Batiquitos Lagool
Projected Facilities and Costs: The City will construct one n
major interceptor system by 1985 - the North La Costa system.
This will include 18,600 feet of sewers arid a pump station wit
an ultimate peak capacity of 4.4 mgd. This system will cost t
City an estimated $1,620,000 by 1985. It will serve new devel
in the North La Costa area and could also provide service to t
unincorporated territory east of El Camino Real, if the area i
developed.
The City will jointly construct a South Agua Hedionda and CaZa
interceptor system with the Vista Sanitation District between
and 1990. The estimated cost to the City for this system is:
$1,330,900. The South Agua Hedionda pump station improvements
will cost the City an additional $1,856,700 for the same perio
Both systems will provide service into the northeast corner of
City and northeast Palomar Airport Island, and for potential n
development anticipated with Oceanside Triangle and Vista Sani
District e
4. "Preliminary, Wastewater Facility Needs Assessment,"
CPO, 11/77.
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ti new parallel in ck rceptor extending easterl "9 from Agua Hedionda
Lagoon to serve the Bueni3 Vista drainage basin will be completed
$1,405,200 for transmission lines and $231,710 for improvements
to the Agua Hedionda pump station. This lime will provide for
additional growth anticipated within the northern area of Carlsb
the Buena Vista drainage basin.
A summary of costs to the City for new facilities is:
6 before 1990. The City's share of this project will total
d
a
*' and in that part of.Vista Sanitation District which lies within
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> Interceptor $149,700 $ 472,000 $2,183,100 $818,200 $3
3 --- 1,546,000 d 2 088,400 - Pump Station ---
Treatment Works $1,783,000
.. Total: $149,700 $4,191,500 $818,200 Sa
Fiscal Impact Study and Preliminary Facility Needs Assessment,
CPO, 11/76.
(Note:
b
I 1 Projected Bonded Indebtedness and Assessed Valuation
to be Included in Final Report)
FIRE SERVICE
Agency and Service Area: The Carlsbad City Fire Department pro\
structural fire protection to all areas of the City and into cer
portions of the unincorporated islands within the City limits
where circulation networks permit. The Department serves an
estimated population of 23,100 and b 1995 the service area popt
lation is estimated to reach 54,200.
Existing Facilities: The department currently operates 3 static
located at: Elm Avenue near Interstate 5, Chestnut Avenue at
Catalina, and El Camino Real at Arenal Road. From these statior
nearly all developed areas within the City can be served within
a five minute response time.
Projected FacSlities and Costs: Between 1978 and 1982 two new f
stations are planned for construction and one existing station b
be relocated. The new stations will be located at Palomar Airpc
Road and El Camino Real, and at Palomar Airport Road and Interst
50 The existing station at Arenal Road will be relocated to All
3
5. "City of Carlsbad, Fiscal Impact Study," CPO, 10/77.
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and Fuerte es. These improvements wad prov
response time to new res ident:ial development through 1995,
that new circulation networks and development patterns are
J to existing arterials. -
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Anticipated costs for improvements (including equipment) du
1979-85 will be:
Relocation of El Camino Real Station
New Station at Palomar Airport and Interstate 5
New Station at Palomar Airport and El Camino
$235,000
335,000
335,000
$905,000
2 Service Capabilities:
are discussed below by unincorporated fringe area.
The agency's future service capabili
Batiquitos Lagoon
Existing development north of Batiquitos Lagoon (Spinnaker i will be served within five minutes by the proposed station i
Palomar Airport Road and Interstate 5. Territory south of I
Lagoon will also be in this station's five minute response i
The unincorporated territory immediately to the north of Bal
Lagoon has no residential development and therefore is not
the five minute response area of any existing projected stat
The developed unincorporated territory south of Batiquitos I
is also currently within the five minute response areas of ,t
Encinitas Fire Protection District. Territory south of the
incorporated La Costa area is served by the Ollivenhain and
Forest volunteer fire companies- Also the Encinitas Fire Pr
District's station at Leucadia Boulevard and Interstate 5 ca
serve the south La Costa development within five minutes.
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Central and South Palomar Airport Islands
El Camino Island
The El Camino and Arena1 Station provides first response cap,
to the southern portion of the Palomar Airport Island, speci
to Palomar Airport and adjacent commercial operations o IIoweT
airport area is currently not within the station's five minul
response area. Much of this unincorporated island has no
circulation network, and therefore the five minute response i
only follow major arterials. By 1985 two new stations are pl
adjacent to this island area, one at Pallomar Airport Road anc
Interstate 5, and the other at Palomar Airport Road and El Ca
Real. The El Carnino and Palomar Airport Road StationOs five
response area will extend east along Airport Road to Linda Vi
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0 0 Drive, north to Rancho Csrlsbad south to Seaport developmc
these stations most of the Central and South Palomar Airpc
and 121 Camino Island will be within a five minute responst
assuming that new developmen!: is contiguous to existing ai
Any development to occur in the Island east of Palomar Ai1
El Camino could also be served by this station.
The five minute response area of the El Camino and Arena1
currently includes' the Seaport development and all but thc
most portion of the Rancho La Costa development at the sot
corner of the City. With relocation of this station to A:
Fuerte Road, the north and eastern portion of La Costa wou:
within a five minute response area. However, the southerr
part of La Costa will then be outside a five minute respor
Northern Palomar Airport Is land
The five minute response area for Chestnut and Catalina SI
extends south along El Camino Real to serve the developed
area within the north Palomar Airport Island. However, t€
great majority of this unincorporated island, including t€
Calavera Lake area in the northeast corner of the City hz
no residential development or paved roads. Therefore,.thc
areas are not included in any existing or projected static
five minute response area.
Fiscal Data: me City's FY 76-77 total secured assessed 1
was: $157,603,386. The City's overall tax rate for city
including fire, sewer, police and public works was $1.90 E
Assuming a projected 1985 population of 15,500 within Carl
the cost per resident for additional fire facilities throi 1985 will be: $58.39.
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0 CARLSRAD UNINC ORATKD FRINGE AREAS "(D.
Batiquitos Lagoon
El Camino Island
Palomar Airport Islands
Desi-gnated Community Pla~nning, Areas : The entire unincorporat
area proposed by the City of Carlsbad to be within its Sphere
Influence lies within the North County Metropolitan Subregio
as designated by the County of San Diego,. The County General
Plan covers each unincorporated is land wkthin Carlsbad and no
of Batiquitos Lagoon. . Unincorporated areas south of Palomar
Road and west of El Camino Real are included in the San Diegu
Community Plan.
School District Boundaries : All the unincorporated islands W.
Carlsbad and the unincorporated territory north of Batiquitos
falls within the Carlsbad Elementary School 'District and the
Carlsbad Unified High School Dis trip t o
Community Interactance: Community Interaetance studies perf01
by LAFCO and S .D.S .U. Department- .OX GeqyzqAjj analyzed non-wol
relaeed vehicle trips. .. This 6Wdy determined that there are j
major zones of social and economic interaction for the Carlsba
The unincorporated area east of El Camino Real and north of Pa
Road is identified in a common zone with Vista and the Oceansi
Triangle. The area east of Palomar Airport and-north of La cc
is identified in a common interactance zone with San Marcos, a
the south La Costa area of Carlsbad is included in a single zc
Because the Carlsbad unincorporated islands are sparsely pop1
an accurate projection of where future residential populations
in these islands will associate may not lbe obtainable.
Postal Zone: Except for the incoworated but undeveloped area
southwest of Rancho Santa Fe Road; the entire City of Carlsbac
the unincorporated islands, and the unincorporated territory nl
of Batiquitos Lagoon are within a single Postal Zone: Carlsbad
92008.
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, 0 0 CARLSRAD SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Batiquitos Lagoon
1. Existing Uses
Agricultural uses devoted primarily to flowers and truck crc
most of this unincorporated fringe area. There is also sub
open space and no residential development in the area. Two
residential subdivisions lie to the north in the City of Ca
2.
Both the City and County General Plans designate the north of the lagoon for urban-level residential uses. The lagoor
would be open space. Projected residential densities basec
Series IV Forecast Assumptions indica urban-level densit:
the west of Interstate 5 by 1995. Th City has designated
as a possible "urban reserve;" the Co tY has developed
park plan for the entire BatiqLitos Lagoon area.
3. Service Agencies and Capabilities
No domestic water, .sewer, or fire service is currently pro
this area, due to agricultural and open space uses and lac
roads. Carlsbad Municipal Water District provides wate? t northern edge of the area for irrigation purposes. The Ci
Carlsbad operates a sewer interceptor which extends from t Seaport Development along the City southern boundary
Encina treatment plant. If the ar is developed and "
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Projected Land Uses and Residential Densities
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and Carkbad Mi provide those s
4. Cornunity Identity
While the Batiquitos Lagoon fringe area has no residentia
it is currently within the same planning area, school dis
community interactance zone, and postal zone as the City
Conclusion and Recommendation
The City General Plan designates urban-level residential
the Batiquitos fringe area, but also indicates the area i
"Special Treatment" area for possible urban reserve and c
uses. The San Dieguito Community Plan designates the san
urban-level development, however the County of San Diego
developed a Regional Park Plan encompassing the entire I<
and portions of the City of Carlsbad. The lagoon has bel
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I. public land acquisition 'he State Legislat priority area
appropriated $1 illion for acquisition o Batiquitos Lagoon
for a regional park. Additional-ly, urban level development i
not anticipated by 1995.
Thdre€ore, Ct is recornended that the Batiquitos Lagoon uninc
area not he included within Carlsbad's Sphere of Influence.
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El Camino Island l_-
Palomar Airport Island
1. Existing Uses
El Camino Island is undeveloped except for some agricultural
The northeast portion of Palomar Airport Island is used for t
crops- or open spac and-,gra ing. The Central Palomar Airpor
operations, substantial grazing and open space lands,
limited agricultural uses. An agricultural preserve is locat
at the western end of this island area. The southern Palomar
Airnort Island is devoted primarily to agricultural uses.
2.
Both the County and City General Plans designate a majority Q
agricultural and vacant lands within the El Camino and Palbma
Airport Islands to be converted to agricultural uses. Howeve
County would maintain :South Palomar. Airport Island in agricul
1995. residential density projections based onv Ser,i
Forecast .Assumptions ,.indicate that the .,E_l ..Camino',a
South Palomar Airport' Island areas will develop substantially
urban level densities. The North and Central Palomar Airport
are projected to be developed at primarily rural level densit
with some open space beyond the commercial development surrou
Palomar Airport itself.
3. Service Agencies and Capabilities
The Carlsbad Municipal Water District's existing transmission
extend through or adjacent to the El Camino and Palomar Airpol
Islands. Agricultural water is provided to all of these Islanc
The City of Carlsbad does not provide sewer service to these I
corporated areas except to the Palomar Airport itself. Howevt
major interceptors already extend along El Camino Real adjacer
North Palomar Airport Islarid and along Palomar Airport Road a<
to Central and South Palomar Airport Islands and El Camino Is:
An additional interceptor system is planned to serve the Agua
Island area include Palomar ? Airport and its associat
Projected Land Uses and Residential Densities
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A Hedionda draiim -e basin and wil 1 inr.reas sewc*r capacity in
, northern unin \,orated .Lslal1d areas e 'i'm City can provide
protection to those portions of thci incorporated islands whi
adequate circulation network:;. F7hiLe North Palomar Airport
is not served within five minutes due to lack of' roads, the
and Central Palomar Airport Islands can be served within or
a five minute response time, Improvements and relocation of
facilities will include the eastern Palomar Airport Island t
a five minute response time if adequate road networks are CL
4. Community 1dentit:y
The El Camino Island and a11 the Palomar Airport Island are:
included in the same designated planning area, school distrj
and postal zone as the City of Carlsbad. All these unincoq
areas are in the same community interactance zone as the Cil
except for the northern Palomar Airport Island and northeas1
areas. These latter areas are included in a common zone wii
Vista and the Oceansf-de Triangle.
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Conclusion and Recomiendation
Most of these unincorporated fringe areas are anticipated tc
urban-level services by 1995. However,r the northern island
may only develop to the rural residential level. The Carlsl
Municipal Water District currently provides water service tc
areas. The City of Carlsbad provides fire services to the .
and would be the agency capable of providing services to tht
islands if urban-level development is realized. The great m,
of these areas share common community identity factors with
City of Carlsbad.
T'herefore, it is recommended that the El Camino and Palomar
'Xs-2ands be included within the City of Carlsbad's Sphere of
Enf hence.
DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Gity of Carlsbad
It is recommended that the boundaries proposed by the City I
Carlsbad for its Sphere of Influence be adopted by the Corn
except for that area south of the City's existing boundary
which includes Batiquitos Lagoon.
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0 1 ,c LSBAD SPHER
Brief Description
The recommended Sphere includes County Islands completely surr
by the City of Carlsbad.
2
5 Conclusions -
1. Comparison of the County and Carlsbad General Plans fc
the recommended Sphere area show generally higher resi
densities under the City's Plan as well as conversion
County-designated agricultural uses to residential USE
A portion of the recommended Sphere area is proposed t
be included in the Batiquitos Regional Park. City lar
use plans conf!Lict with State and County proposals fox
the regional park.
2.
3. Except for Palomar Airport, the areas are used for
agricultural purposes or are undeveloped.
urban-level development would lead to conversion of
significant agricultural acreage.'
The recommended Sphere areas are near existing urbani;
areas and are surrounded by the City. However, futurc
annexation of the islands would increase the area of
the City by 25% and could require major extension of
services and facilities.
Placement c
s these areas within the City's Sphere and subsequent
I 1
4.
Recommended Finding
the finding -ha
Sphere of Inf
ect on the environment, and an Environmc
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APPENDIX
UNINCOKPOlZAT ED
STUDY AREAS
South Bonsall
North & East Vista
Sunset Island
Agua Hedionda Island
Uatiquitos Lagoon
Palomar Airport Is lad-
El Camino Island
0 C EAN S I DE
Konsall-San Luis Rey Downs
Whalen Lake-Hubbert Lake
Oceanside Islands
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SAN DIEGO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
SPHERES OF 'TNFLUENCE GUIDELINES - -- - -
A. Definitions -
1. Spheres -- of Influence: A plan for the probable ulti
physical boundaries and service area of a local gov
agency. (Govt. Code Section 54774). The Spheres "
also may include recommendations for:
a. Incorporation of a new city.
b. Merger of a district with a city.
c. Consolidation of a special district with one or
other districts.
d. Formation of a new district.
e. Annexation or detachment of territory.
f. Dissolution of an agency.
2. Sphere of Influence Boundary: That boundary, adopt
Local Azncy Formation Commission, which es tablishe
limits beyond which a local governmentxl agency may
annex territory. Annexation beyond that boundary m
not occur without revision of the Sphere boundary b
LAFCO.
3. Factors to Develop a Sphere: All Eactsrs identifie
Govt. Code Section 74774 will be considered in dete
a Sphere of Inf hence. yc
placed on projected urban service
the capability of existing agencies to provide nece
services, and the costs and financing program for p
those services at existing local standards through
(This information will be determined with assistanci
the affected local agencies).
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Particular emphasis will
demands through
4. Urban Services: Those services provided to an urba~
area, which ze necessary to support uicban developmi
5. Urban Service Area: Urban developed areas within ai
agency's Sphere of Influence which are now served b:
existing urban services or are designated in the apl
general plan for urban development and proposed to 1
served within the next five years.
6. Urbanized -- Area: An area with residential developmel
density of at least 1 dwelling unit per gross acre,
commercial or industrial development which serves at
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signiricaut Ixisintnss or xtivi ty center. ("Signif
busincss cenrctr" is to be determined by local cond
and circumsCances) .
B. Procedural Guidelines
1. Development of Spheres boundaries will be establis
in the foll-owing order:
a. Incorporated areas.
b. Special districts: water, sewer, and fire.
c. Special districts : other services.
2. a. Only those areas where urban services are pres
provided or will be required by 1995, or those
where rural services are presently required, c\j
included within a Sphere of Influence.
The Sphere of Influence for each County Servic
Area (with the exception of those providing fi
protection, paramedic, or other emergency serv
will altways be coterminus with that CSA's boun
3. When more than one agency could serve an area, the
agencies' service capabilities, costs for providir
services, and input from the affected community wj
key factors in determining a specific Sphere line,
Where more than one agency appears equally qualifj
serve an area, and where fiscal considerations anc
community input are not determinative, a single SI
of Influence for the area may not be appropriate.
such instances two or more overlapping spheres (gr
bands) may be established.
An agency's Sphere of Influence will not encompass
area smaller than its existing jurisdiction unless
are compelling reasons, such as an apparent need f
reorganization. A local agency may be allocated i
of Influence which encornpasses only its existing
jurisdiction, in instances where the agency ' s exis
territory extends beyond the 1995 urban service ax
In developing a Sphere boundary, municipal prezoni
policies and general plans will be reviewed and cc
with: (1) adjacent municipal prezoning policies
general plans; and (2) region-wide and County ge
plan elements. Attention will be called to incomp
bilities between city, region and County general F
and adopted growth management strategies. LAFCO II
encourage those affected agencies to reconcile inc
bilities. Adopted 7/:
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4.
5.
6.
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7. LAFCO will encourage the County and the cities to
compatible land use planning policies and regulatc
activities for unincorporated areas which are desi
to be within a cicy's Sphere of Influence. Also,
will encourage the County and cities to reconcile
differences between development standards within a
city's Sphere of Influence.
8. In developing Spheres of Influence, close cooperat
and consultation with affected local governments a1
communities will be essential. LAFCO will consult
the affected agencies and communities during develc
of each Sphere. Information on Spheres of Influen(
be provided to the affected agencies and communitic
through various means, such as the ''208" public
participation and adoption process, and both "208''
and LAFCO Advisory Committees.
C. Policy Guidelines -
esignatioh- of a Spher ence does not requi
nnexation of every area the Sphere. Annexa
should proceed in a logical and orderly manner.
2. Spheres of bfluence will guide the future expansio.
Spht organization of local governmental boundaries.
of Influence shall be used to:
a. Provide long-range guidelines for efficient pro-
of organized community service and orderly chanl
governmental organization.
Discourage the potential duplication of service
two or more local governmental agencies.
changes of government organization.
reorganization studies.
b.
c. Guide the Commission in deliberating on specific
d. Indicate the need for specific governmental
3. The estab1is:hment of Spheres of Influence boundaries
not guarantee that changes of governmental organizat
will proceed in a logical and orderly manner. There
annexations within the probable ultimate boundaries
be guided by specific policies and plans. In additi
these guidelines, LAFCO will rely upon State-mandate
guidelines and land use plans and policies of local
agencies in determining and using Spheres of Influen
I Adopted 7/.
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4. To assist LAFCO in prtmoting LogicaL and orderly ror
and annexations, each local governmental agency will
encouraged tcl identify areas within its Sphere where
services are now provided and would be provided with
5 years.
existing boundaries wi.11 be considered by MFCO as
appropriate candidates for annexation in the near te
-5. Sphere of Influence lines seek preserve community
identity and boundaries. LAFCO will encourage the p
and functional consolidation of local governmental a
that cross-cut those affected communities.
Such areas not already with an agency's
6. Staged urban development contributes to the orderly
LAFCO will encourage annexation of of urban areas.
territory identified as available for urban developrn
prior to annexation of other areas. Also, LAFCO wil
encourage provision of urban services within existin
urban areas before they are provided to areas not ye
devoted to urban uses,
7. UFCO will exercise its powers to encourage and pro\
planned, well-ordered, efficient urban development
patterns with appropriate consideration of preservir
open-space lands within such patterns.
8. To avoid conflicts and assist in determining Sphere5
those agencies developing growth management programs
are encouraged to utilize common designations for gi
areas and common assumptions about the rate and dire
of growth. These would cover:
a. Areas to be provided urban services;
b. Areas cons trained from urban development;
c. Adoption of compatible zoning and land use
classifications prior to annexation; and,
d. Timing of annexations and development.
9. Amendments or revisions to an adopted Sphere of Pnfl
will be made in accordance with the procedures set f
in Govt. Code Sections 54774.1 and 54774.2. The
Commission will periodically review and update Spher
of Influence as required by Govt. Code Section 54774
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Adopted 7/11/77