LAFCo 6/3/26

The Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting held on June 3, 2026, focused on administrative updates, a significant office relocation, and a strategic discussion regarding fire district consolidations in the South Delta.

 

Administrative Actions and Budget

The Commission addressed several routine and administrative matters:

• Consent Calendar Corrections: The action summary for the April 1st meeting was amended to include the approval of an annual update for the Florin County Water District, which had been omitted.
• Consulting Contracts: Commissioners questioned a monthly retainer for CV Strategies. Staff clarified that the $2,500 monthly fee (averaging 15 hours of work) covers background administrative matters even when meetings are cancelled and ensures the agency is not charged for overages during busier months.
• Financial Status: The Executive Officer reported that the agency is currently 94% funded for the year, pending a few remaining checks.

Relocation to 1000 G Street

The Commission unanimously authorized a new five-year lease for administrative offices at 1000 G Street, Suite 380.

• Cost Savings: By co-leasing the space with the California Association of LAFCos (CALAFCO), Sacramento LAFCo will only pay 72% of the rent, leveraging a significant cost-sharing opportunity.
• Improved Facilities: The new location offers better amenities, including larger conference rooms for public meetings and special district advisory committees.

Public Member Recruitment

The recruitment process is underway for the public member and alternate public member positions, whose terms expire at the end of the year.

• Process: Recruitment is "passive" to ensure neutrality, with notices sent to all local public agencies and media outlets.
• Deadline: The application deadline is July 3, 2024.

Municipal Service Reviews (MSR) and Fire District Concerns

A major portion of the meeting involved updates on the five-year MSR project plan, which aims to ensure no agency's service review is more than 10 years old.

• Current Projects: Updates are currently in progress for various agencies, including the Florin Resource Conservation District, Metro Fire, and countywide cemetery districts.
• South Delta Fire Districts: Commissioner Hume raised concerns regarding the Delta Fire, River Delta Fire, and Isleton Fire districts, citing leadership instability in Isleton and potential legal/safety issues with out-of-county contracting.
• Future Study: The Commission agreed to agendize a request for the August meeting to authorize a specialized study. This study will examine economies of scale and potential consolidation of these districts to improve service delivery and public safety in the southern portion of the county.

The meeting adjourned to a closed session following these discussions.