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Home My WebLink AboutLAFCO REPORT 3-11-09 BUTTE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION 1453 Downer Street, Suite C • Oroville, California 95965-4950 5t,r: (530)538-7784 • Fax (530)538-2847 * www.buttelafco.org 130ARD OF SUpERVlSORS 1. P MAR 13 2009 March 11, 2009 OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA To: LAFCO Commissioners, Affected Local Agencies and other interested persons. Re: DRAFT Municipal Service Review Update/Sphere of Influence Plan and Negative Declaration for the Paradise Recreation and Paris District To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to Government Code Sections 56425 and 56430, the Butte Local Agency Formation Commission has prepared a Draft Municipal Service Review Update and Sphere of Influence Plan (MSR Update/S01 Plan) for the Paradise Recreation and Park District. Additionally, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts for the SOI Plan has also been prepared. These draft documents (attached) are now being circulated for a 21-day public review period beginning March 12, 2009. These documents can also be viewed and downloaded from Butte LAFCo's webpage at www.buttelafco.org. The draft MSR Update/SOI Plan and Negative Declaration will be considered for adoption by the Butte Local Agency Formation Commission at a public hearing scheduled for April 2, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. in the Butte County Board of Supervisor's Chambers, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. Please review the information included in these documents and provide written comments to the Butte Local Agency Formation Commission at the address listed above, prior to the April 2 meeting. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail to Stephen Betts, LAFCo Deputy Executive Officer, at sbettsa-butttecountv.net. Comments may be provided orally at the meeting; however, time is generally limited due to the number of items on the agenda. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact me at (530) 538-7151, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sincerely, Stephen Betts Deputy Executive Officer Attachment: Draft Municipal Service Review Update/Sphere of Influence Plan, with attached Negative Declaration, for the Paradise Recreation and Park District cam. KWMAR 2 4 2009 r 1 t DRAFT MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE PLAN FOR THE PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT rr Y i MARCH 2009 PREPARED BY: Klei=hmi* EpmV&Water Resource amulmnu _ -; - , " F ..i r r �� .. � I i " i r DRAFT MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE , AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE PLAN FOR THE PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT MARCH 2009 PREPARED BY: Lleimhmi* &mW&waterRasourre Comukmrs DRAFT MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE PLAN FOR THE PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT MARCH 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................I 1.1 LAFCO .............................................................................................................................1 1.2 BUTTE LAFCO POLICIES AND CRITERIA FOR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE PLANS....................1 1.3 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEWS..........................................................................................2 1.4 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE PROCESS..........................................................................3 1.5 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT...................................................................4 2.0 DISTRICT PROFILE ................................................................................................................5 2.1 . DESCRIPTION AND EXISTING SETTING...............................................................................5 2.2 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE.......................................................................................................5 2.3 POPULATION......................................................................................................................7 2.3.1 METHODOLOGY.....................................................................................................7 2.3.2 GROWTH RATES AND PROJECTIONS.......................................................................8 3.0 UPDATE TO THE 2005 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW OF RECREATION AND PARK SERVICEPROVIDERS..........................................................................................................10 3.1 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE:PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT....11 3.l.l DISTRICT CHARACTERISTICS ...............................................................................1 I 3.1.2 REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF SERVICE....................................................................14 4.0 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE ANALYSIS.................................................................................35 4.1 PRESENT AND PLANNED LAND USE.................................................................................35 4.2 PRESENT AND PROBABLE NEED FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES..........................41 4.3 PRESENT CAPACITY OF FACILITIES..................................................................................46 4.4 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST......................................................48 4.5 SUMMARY OF DETERMINATIONS .....................................................................................51 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................................................................................53 5.1 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW SOI/BOUNDARY RECOMMENDATION ...............................53 5.2 SOI PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS.......................................................................................55 6.0 CONCLUSIONS......................................................................................................................61 7.0 CEQA.......................................................................................................................................62 8.0 ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS..........................................................................................63 9.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY....................................................................................................................65 MUNICIPAL SERVICE RE1r IEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN j FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT DRAFT MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE PLAN FOR THE PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT MARCH 2009 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2-1: Current PRPD SOI and Jurisdictional Boundaries..................................................6 Figure 4-1: Map of PRPD Zoning Designations......................................................................36 Figure 4-2: Map of PRPD Williamson Act Parcels..................................................................40 Figure 5-1: Map of Recommended SOI Boundary for PRPD..................................................56 . Figure 5-2: Map of Proposed Area of Inclusion to PRPD—Stirling City Area.......................57 Figure 5-3: Map of Proposed Area of Inclusion to PRPD—Highway 70 Area.......................59 LIST OF TABLES Table 2-1: BCAG Estimated Annual Growth Rates 2006-2030...............................................8 Table 2-2: Population Projections for the PRPD.......................................................................9 Table 3-1: Paradise Recreation and Park Facilities.................................................................13 Table 3-2 Population Projections 2005 2025,PRPD............................................................15 Table 3-3 Distance to Facilities..............................................................................................16 Table 3-4 Program Participation Versus Population,2000....................................................17 Table 3-5 Future Recreational Facility Needs........................................................................17 Table 3-6 Recommended Facility Improvements, 2002-2016..............................................18 Table 3-7 Summary of Revenues and Expenditures..............................................................21 Table 4-1: Butte County Land Use Designations and Zoning Within the PRPD ...................37 Table 4-2: Future Parkland Needs Based on Estimated Population Growth...........................42 Table 5-1: Parcels and Acreages Contained in Proposed Inclusion of Stirling City and Highway70 Areas..................................................................................................55 Table 5-2: Population Projections for the Stirling City and Highway 70 Areas.....................58 Table 5-3: Future Developed Parkland Needs for the Stirling City and Highway 70 Areas ..60 LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix A Negative Declaration MUNICIPAL SERVICE IREVIEw UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 11 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DIsmicT 1.0 INTRODUCTION Lll LAFCO Established in 1963,Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFC73 dire�espons!bl fir administering California Government Code Sections 56000 et. SO.,.whieh is Down as ike,; Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000(CKA). CKH changes LAFCOs with encouraging the orderly formation and deve.lopnient of all local goVernmental agencies in their respective counties in a manner that preserves agricultural and open-space lands,promotes the efficient extension of municipal services, and prevents urban sprawl. Principle duties include regulating boundary changes through annexations or detachments, approving or disapproving city incorporations;and forming, consolidating,or dissolving special districts. There is a LAFCO located in each of the 58 counties in California. 1.2 BUTTE LAFCO POLICIES AND.CRITERIA FOR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE PLANS Under the CKH Act,LAFCOs are required to"develop and determine the sphere of influence of each local governmental agency within the county and enact policies designed to promote logical and orderly development of areas within the sphere"(Section 56425, CKH). A sphere of influence (SOI)is generally considered a 20-year, long-range planning tool, and is defined by Government Code Section 56425 as "_._a plan for the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency or municipality..." According to the CHK Act,LAFCOs are required to review and update SOIs,as necessary, but no less than once every five years. Pursuant to Butte LAFCO's Operations Manual Policies and Procedures(Revised December 2, 2004),the Sphere of Influence Plans for all government agencies within LAFCO's jurisdiction shall contain the following: I. A map defining the probable 20-year boundary of its service area delineated by near- term(<l0 years)and long-term (>10 years) increments and coordinated with the Municipal Service Review. 2. Maps and explanatory text delineating the present land uses in the area, including, without limitation, improved and unimproved parcels; actual commercial, industrial, and residential uses; agricultural and open space lands; and the proposed future land uses in the area. MUNICIPAL.SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN ] FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 3. The present and probable need for public facilities and services in the sphere area. The discussion should include consideration of the need for all types of major facilities,not just those provided by the agency. 4. The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services which the agency provides or is authorized to provide. 5. Identification of any relevant social or economic communities of interest in the area. 6. Existing population and projected population at build-out of the near-and long-term spheres of the agency. 7. A Municipal Service Review. 1.3 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEWS The Cortese-Knox-Herzberg Act requires that a Municipal Service Review{MSR}be conducted prior to,or in conjunction with,the update of an SOI. An MSR is a comprehensive analysis of service provision by each of the special districts,cities, and the unincorporated county service areas within the legislative authority of the LAFCO. It essentially evaluates the capability of a jurisdiction to serve its existing residents and future development in its SOI. The legislative authority for conducting MSRs is provided in Section 56434 of the CKH Act,which states"... in order to prepare and to update Spheres of Influence in accordance with Section 56425,LAFCOs are required to conduct an MSR of the municipal services provided in the County or other appropriate designated area ...." To assist in conducting an MSR,the State Office of Planning and Research developed guidelines that advise on information gathering, analysis, and organization of the study. In order to update an SOI,the associated MSR must have written determinations that address the following legislative factors: I. Growth and population projections for the affected area. 2. Present and planned capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services, including infrastructure needs or deficiencies. 3. Financial ability of agencies to provide services. 4. Status of, and opportunities for,shared facilities. 5. Accountability for community service needs, including governmental structure and operational efficiencies. 6. Any other matter related to effective or efficient service delivery,as required by commission policy. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 2 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT These determinations,which range from infrastructure needs or deficiencies to government structure options,must be adopted by the Commission before, or concurrently with,the sphere review of the subject agency. An MSR for the Butte County Recreation and Park Districts was initiated in 2004 and adopted by Butte LAFCO in 2005 (Resolution No. 13 2005/06). The MSR examines the public services provided by the District,and the information in the MSR provides baseline information for the SOI studies.However,because of the.rapidly increasing population within the County and the changing status of impacted agencies,some of the information in the 2005 MSR is already dated. Thus,additional information from the recreation service providers has been collected and various other land planning documents have been reviewed, including Butte County and City General Plans, land-use zoning maps,and district master plans,in order to provide the most current and accurate information available. Interviews with District staff and municipalities were also performed to gain further insight into District issues. To provide for a cleaner process,the MSR has also been updated and included as Section 3.1 of this document, and will be re-adopted as a part of this SOI Plan process. 1.4 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE PROCESS Butte LAFCO is now in the process of updating the current SOls for each of the seven recreation service providers in Butte County.' This document addresses the SO] update for the Paradise Recreation and Park District(PRPD or District). PRPD contains approximately 165 square miles and includes the incorporated Town of Paradise and unincorporated communities of Magalia/Paradise Pines and'Concow/Yankee Hill. SOI updates for the remaining six recreation and park service providers have been developed under separate cover. There are numerous factors to consider in reviewing an SOI, including current and anticipated land uses, facilities, and services, as well as any relevant communities of interest. Updates generally involve a comprehensive review of the entire SOI Plan, including boundary and SOI maps and the District's MSR. In reviewing an agency's sphere,the Commission is required to ' The seven park and recreation service providers within Butte County whose Sols are being updated include the following special districts/county service areas:(1)Chico Area Recreation and Park District,(2)Durham Recreation and Park District, (3)Feather River Recreation and Park District,(4)Paradise Recreation and Park District,(5)Richvale Recreation and Park District(6)County Service Area No.31—Schohr's Pool,and(7)County Service Area No.34—Gridley Swimming Pool. MuNICtPAL SERv{CEREv1EW UPDATE AND DRAFT SO]PIAN 3 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT consider and prepare written statements addressing four factors enumerated under California Government Code Section 56425(e). These factors are identified below. • The present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open- space lands. • The present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area. • The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services that the agency provides or is authorized to provide. • The existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the commission determines that they are relevant to the agency. In addition,when reviewing a sphere for an existing special district,the Commission must also do the following: • Require the existing district to file a written statement with the Commission specifying the functions or classes of services it provides. • Establish the nature, location, and extent of any functions or classes of services provided by the existing district. 1.5 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACI' Sphere of Influence Studies are subject to Environmental Review under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and a Negative Declaration has been prepared for the PRPD's SOI and included as Appendix A. As indicated earlier, an SOI is a long-range planning tool that analyzes the physical boundary of a local agency or jurisdiction, and the present and probable need for services within that area. As such, it does not give property inside the sphere boundary any more development rights than already exist. Ultimately, an SOI plan assists LAFCO in making decisions about a jurisdiction's future boundary. The sphere indicates the logical area in which the District anticipates services will be utilized. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 4 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 2.0 DISTRICT PROFILE 2.1 DESCRIPTION AND EXISTING SETTING The Paradise Recreation and Park District(PRPD or District) is located in north-central Butte County,with all but small portions of it lying between the parallel stretches of State Highway 32 and State Highway 70 (Figure 2-1).The District's western boundary is contiguous with parts of the City of Chico's eastern boundary. The District consists of approximately 106,096 acres(165 square miles)and serves a population of approximately 41,200? It encompasses the Town of Paradise,the Butte Creek Canyon area, and the unincorporated communities of Magalia/Paradise Pines and Concow/Yankee Hill. It also includes portions of four school districts: Chico Unified School District,Paradise Unified School District, Golden Feather Union Elementary School District, and Oroville Union High School District. 2.2 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE The PRPD was established as an independent special district in 1948 to provide recreational facilities and programs to residents of the Paradise Ridge Community and surrounding area(the Town of Paradise itself was incorporated in 1979). The District's current SOI is cotenxninous with its boundaries; and there has been only one amendment to District boundaries since the 1985 Paradise Area Sphere of Influence Study.3 In 1996,three parcels,consisting of approximately 845 acres located between Big Chico Creek and State Highway 32,were detached from the PRPD and annexed to the Chico Area Recreation and Park District. LAFCO Resolution No. 97-02, approving the reorganization,was passed and adopted on September 5, 1996. To the west, east,and south, the District's SOI is contiguous with that of three other recreation and park districts: Feather River Recreation and Park District to the east and southeast,Durham Recreation and Park District to the south, and Chico Area Recreation and Park District to the southwest. The unincorporated area to the north of the District's SOI, including the community of Stirling City, is not included in any recreation and park district at this time. 2 Butte County 2030 General Plan,Setting&Trends Report Public. 3 Paradise Area Sphere of Influence Study--Butte Local Agency Commission.April 1985, MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 5 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Figure 2-1. 5 It �� Stirll i A Forest Ra cfi �' tila "•�� rvww h i AU� a 5 r "l ■ Oa hidise Pines JEMagalia V wi p23, i r*a lCOCIC IN �vs'no P 't� �o s t �`a• _J ��,,'�"`� ■mpg di .�,1 � - •, —+••h*.■++��;+. "'1L o YankeeHrlEt k= Legend tr ; r` s :jParadise Recreation&Park District Highways A■r#' —Secondary Roads r o 0 Waterbodies #�] C1 City Limits IIS i -_:Parcel Boundaries � General Plan Designations ,. ► r , eutt <Valley .# °Cherokee r4.i,�s�fr - Agricultural r Commercial /. , W.Farming /"s— ■Grazing Land r e l �J8-Yo Y, Jr Y i I!High Density Residential(20 dulacre) _ ■ Industrials" +c{ ' Low Density Residential(6 dulacre) _ ■ ` '-� ` + i Medium Density Residential(13 du/acre) IN Public ■Timberland Preserve Zone " � r -� 5wnffil Iz. �. D 1.5 3 6 Miles current Paradise Recreation & Park District . �I end Jurisdictional Boundaries , 3 'I'Z'E I�QCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION area�burlar� Rd sphere of influence boundaries are based on hest available data, �,�s 73,Sa.rR A.brrn 2ir1r PrDvlded farge�e ri�preseMattorial me only, should not be considered final KIei11.Se� l[![ crA,.va,,...c�n3945 1 ;fly�roved�, p y rr,ryho—(330)832-f93 rt esFax:(330)937_,8)7 :. v,rlr,narhm ldrUB,l.r o�:;;°r' Source:Butte LAFCQ 2.3 POPuLATiON Typically,population projections from MSRs are used to develop SOI updates. Since the preparation of the 2005 MSR, California's growth continued to increase dramatically for a time. However, in recent years a nationwide economic downturn has resulted in a stowing of development and growth in California. Butte County has experienced the effects of the slowing economy and as a result,the Butte County Association of Governments(BCAG)has since revised the population growth rate estimates used in the MSR in order to better reflect the current growth rate in Butte County. For this reason,population projections were re-estimated for this SOT Plan,using the BCAG's revised growth rates for the years 2006-2030. These rates are have also amended in the updated MSR included in this document as Section 3.1. 2.3.1 METHODOLOGY The population estimates for PRPD provided in the 2005 MSR included three methodologies for projecting future population between 2000 and 2025. One scenario used the annual growth rate of Butte County(without the Chico Area)between 1990 and 2000, applied to the 2000 U.S. Census population figures for the District. A second scenario used a static share of the estimated Butte County population growth rate applied to 2000 U.S. Census data for the District. The third method used the estimated growth rate for Butte County(excluding the Chico Area),developed by BCAG in 2004, and applied to the 2000 U.S. Census data for the District. According to the MSR,-the method that best estimated the projected populations of PRPD was the third scenario, which based the calculations on a share of both the County's and the Town's growth rates, as projected by the BCAG in 2004. The MSR population estimates and projections using these methodologies are shown in Table 3-2 of the updated MSR Chapter(Section 3.1). The method determined most appropriate for projecting future population growth for this SOI Plan is based on BCAG's estimated annual growth rates developed for the County's unincorporated areas for 2006 to 2030. However, under the existing General Plan, there is very little growth potential within the unincorporated areas around the Town of Paradise. The SOI Plan uses 2007 estimated population counts from the U.S. Census,which have been provided to the block level and linked with geographic information for Butte County, including City limits and special district service areas. District boundaries were matched (as closely as possible)with the 2007 Census blocks to provide a weighted estimate of the 2007 population within the MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DFLA I'SOI PLAN 7 FOR PARADISE RwREA-noN AND PARK DisnucT District's service boundaries. This approach is consistent with methodologies utilized in the 2005 MSR,as well as other planning documents within the County that guide future growth and development. This S01 Plan utilizes BCAG projections because they are required to be updated every three years and are used consistently throughout Butte County for planning documents, including County and City General Plans. Moreover,the most recent BCAG estimates,Butte Regional Growth Projections 2006-2030,were developed in collaboration with the Planning Directors Working Group,which is comprised of planning directors and staff from the County,Town of Paradise, and each of the Cities. The current growth projections for the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Butte County, shown below in Table 2-1,take into account both the wide variance in recent growth rates and Department of Finance 2006 population estimates. TABLE 2-1. BCAG ESTIMATED ANNUAL GROWTH RATES 2006-2030 BUTTE COUNTY JURISDICTION AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH RA'Z'E Paradise 1.1 Unincorporated 1.1 Source:Butte Regional Growth Projections 2006-2030 2.3.2 GROWTH RATES AND PROJECTIONS Completed in 2001,the District's Master Plan 2002-2016 utilized the BCAG population projections available at that time.The Plan had estimated an annual growth rate of 1.3 percent for the Town of Paradise and 1.6 percent for the surrounding unincorporated areas,which would have put the District's population in 2015 at nearly 54,000. The 2005 MSR used BCAG's estimates of future population growth within cities,weighted to reflect the portion of the District population within the Town of Paradise and the portion outside the Town limits. The MSR's population estimates were 7,000 residents fewer than the District's Master Plan by the year 2015, the extent of the Plan's projections. As discussed in the Methodology section above, revised population projections were prepared for this SOI Plan, based on the U.S. Census estimated 2007 population and BCAG's revised growth rates for the years 2006-2030. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFF SOI PLAN 8 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT PRPD includes one incorporated city,the Town of Paradise,and the remainder of its lands fall within the unincorporated areas of Butte County. Paradise has one of the slowest growth rates of the cities in Butte County,determined by BCAG to equal that of the unincorporated areas(at 1.1 percent). This rate was based on past housing growth rates with the assumption that similar growth would continue into the future. To develop future population projections for PRPD,the growth rate for both the Town of Paradise and the unincorporated areas(1.1 percent)was applied to 2007 estimated population for the District,which was calculated to be 39,325 residents. Future population estimates have been projected in 5-year increments for the period from 2010 to 2030 (Table 2-2). TAELE 2-2: POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR THE PRPD POPULATION 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 GRowTH ESTIMATE CENSUS PRPD Master Plan 43,670 46,854 50,274 53,948 — — — 2005 MSR — 42,068 44,350 46,758 49,299 51,981 Projection — Updated Projections5 37,715 NIA 40,673 42,922 45,335 47,884 50,576 Difference(2005 MSR Projections— — — —3,677 --3,836 —3,964 —4,097 — U dated Projections The difference in projections between this SOl Plan and the 2005 MSR exceeds—4,000 residents by the year 2025. The difference is even greater between the population projections estimated in the District's Master Plan,with a difference of—11,026 residents by the year 2015. a Data is from the 2005 MSR,Table 3-2:"Population Projections,2005-2025,Paradise Recreation and Park District—Share of County Growth+Share of City Growth." s Estimate based on growth rates from BCAG's Butte Regional Population Growth Projections 2006-2030;and U.S.Census population estimate for 2007. GIS calculated an estimated 2007 population for PRPD of 39,325. MUNICIPAL SERv10EREVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 9 FOR PARAAIsE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 3.0 UPDATE TO THE 2005 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW OF RECREATION AND PARK SERVICE PROVIDERS The Municipal Service Review prepared by Cotton/Bridges Associates and adopted by Butte LAFCO in 2005 provides the background and general analysis upon which this SOI Plan is based. Part of the SOI analysis included identification of any potential issues or corrections since the adoption of the 2005 MSR. Further,as a number of years have passed since the MSR was prepared,some of the information has become outdated. As part of this SOI Plan process, the MSR chapter for Paradise Recreation and Park District has been updated as follows in Section 3.1 to ensure that the Commission has the most current information for considerations regarding the appropriate SOI for the District. Text deletions are indicated with strikethroughs, and recommended additional text is underlined. it is recommended that the revisions and updates to the 2005 MSR chapter for PRPD as indicated in Section 3.1 be adopted prior to, or concurrently with,adoption of this SOI Plan. MUNICIPAL SERvicE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SO]PLAN 10 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 3.1 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE:PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DIS' i7` 3.1.1. DISTRICT CHARACTERISTICS Encompassing 165 469 square miles,the Paradise Recreation and Park District(PRPD or District)is bordered by the City of Chico on the west,Highway 70 on the east,Lime Saddle Recreation Area on the south, and Stirling City on the north(Figure 2-1).The District includes the Town of Paradise, and surrounding unincorporated areas of Magali paradise Pines,Butte Creek Can on guae Gfeek,Gmyen,and Concow.Rigg•-e 3 ' illu t,.., s the leeafie" e f r-er.Fea4ienal facilities in the Distr-ie& The District was formed in 1948 to provide leisure activities to its residents with the purpose statement establishing some early goals: "...to improve present facilities in the area, such as the Paradise Swimming Pool, build new facilities, including a softball diamond,and utilize natural resources for recreation."The District,which originally served 7,500 to 10,000 residents of Paradise and surrounding communities, had boundaries coterminous with the school districts of Centerville, Canyon View, Concow,De Sabla, and Paradise. DISTRICT SIZE: 106,096 10$ 0 acres 165 4§9 square miles) LOCATION: Northeastern portion of Butte County, surrounding the Town of Paradise and unincorporated areas of Maag lia/Paradise Pines, Butte Creek Canyon 1 ufte Gfeek,Ganyea, and Concow/Yankee Hill. OFFICE LOCATION: 6626 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969 EMPLOYEES: 14 full-time and 8 full-time equivalent ,SERVICES: District maintains 77.5 74-5-acres of developed parkland and 353.5�5S acres of undeveloped open space. The District provides supervised recreational programs, individually, and cooperates with other local organizations to provide park and recreational services. POPULATION SERVED: 39,325 40,316 residents in 2007 2000 DATE OF FORMATION: 1948 ENABLING LEGISLATION: Public Resources Code Section 5780 et seq. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFTS0I PLAN i I FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK D1sTRICT � b�•4�� z��r1 7Y�� i'-7•.�i4y�.-c-o� s � -4�ir ii7'F h'S.F '�:`giz5,i'� '�� _ f rxnash> i✓�'� rs 3 .(Ct'`�a�^��ti.'s kav'c. tti-� ,h.✓F�".�R+r'� -'7-f A.'^`�'E�'w wrr�''4,,5�.:�`�-'�-y�.�. Ile �! <��y�~'�l.�fr��5;�� ^�Z ''�h f"�t.y#b i?� •E'er t wS,r4 " x' '75 {:ayw�4 Y�1� f,Ks"S <,,G l.J•i� ;`ti R� '� .. d f i xa 4.7 MX f�� rs+ J tis. S •d�i •1' i mat �' + ? S;`Ir 6'_ r3`�:e, s'k r�." 1 .r' f it,�{ "r rlr`"''e'� r +' •i 4 1 - j7 ,,6��'` salt✓�y'f�':% L�"'l'.9zA`M"��1 �J, tif'yC+..`b'�.i� .i.9" 4�i1�.a`+t�o-!"t ii.k��3�:Y"a"�. F�•�r}}�I�J':1"-fie` 1'�s'�k�' S'4� L�t.r':i�5'.LYS>•'� .V 1 Table 3-1 summarizes the District's park and recreational facilities.Almost all District parks have a playground area,and overall a large variety of facilities are available. Many of the parks have undeveloped areas that could be used for expansion in the future.The District does not classify parks with typology such as neighborhood park,mini-park, or community park. Taken together,the District has approximately 431 acres of parkland,of which 77.5 '9.3 acres are developed. TABLE 3-1 PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK FACILITIES PARK NAME ACRES IMPROVED DATE FEATURES ACRES ACQUIRED tea,Recreation Center,Main Recreational Center Terry 3.5 3.5 Leased Office-' y�'Pla ound'Activity Rooms, --� Basketball Paul Byrne Aquatic Picnic Areas,Playground,Fishing, Park 6.0 6.0 1958 Swimming,Activity Rooms, Barbeque,Volleyball,Horseshoe Moore Road Park 19.0 19.0 1966 Euuestrian.Baseball/Softball,Ropes Course Bille Park 55.0 19.0 4-5:9 1961 Picnic Areas'Playgrounds,Hiking, Horseshoes,Aetlyity Rea Coutolene Park 320.0 20.0 1965 Primarily unimproved park with PienieAfeik Hiking,Archery Paradise Memorial 2.0 2.0 1949 Museum Bar-beque Afea Park Crain Memorial Park 8.0 8.0 1956 Picnic Area Oak Creek Natural 17.0 0.0 1974 Natural area Area Drendle Circle 0.5 0.0 1980 Small undeveloped land 1 Paradise High School Baseball/Softball,Basketball, and Mountain Ridge Joint Use Volleyball Tennis GeuAs at Paradise- Middle School Total 431.0 77.5 q.,3 Sources: Paradise Recreation and Park District,2009 2984. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 13 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 3.1€.2 REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF SERVICE A. INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND DEFICIENCIES This section analyzes the infrastructure needs and deficiencies of the Paradise Recreation and Parks District.Information is derived from the 2001 Paradise Recreation and Parks District's Master Plan (2002-2016), survey questionnaire distributed for the Municipal Service Review, and interviews with key District personnel.The section details infrastructure needs and deficiencies with respect to park acreage,facilities,programs, and operational capacity. ISSUE#I: POPULATION GROWTH The Paradise Recreation and Parks District served an estimated 39,325 40,3 16 residents in 2007 24W.6 According to the District Master Plan(2001),the District's population will increase to 53,948 by 2015. However,recent U2wth rates for both the Town of Paradise and the uninco orated areas of Butte Coupwere re-calculated by the Butte CoupAssociation of Governments CAG to be 1.1 Rercent annually for 2006-2030. ConMuently, Ugwth pro 'ections have been up4ated to reflect these more recent estimates.ncY;ilutien pr-ejeefiens -� grow by!=L 1.6 per-eem annually. To arrive at population growth projections for 2025,this MSR has developed projections for each jurisdiction in Butte County. The District's population is estimated to increase from 39,325 in 2007 42,068 in 20 to 47,884 51,981 by 2025 (Table 3•-2).This future population estimate takes into account the most recent Butte County Association of Governments' population estimates for both Paradise and unincorporated areas of the County. PRPD estimates the etiffent pepulatien as of 2004 . be 44,000,. genefaii)- higher then popuiafieff. Beeause net ai!s Distfie!s have pepialatien pmjeefiens, Ws MSR uses figures based on thee Population estimates are based on the 2007 estimated U.S. Census and Butte County Association of Governments 2006-2030 growth„rates infbFmaien to develop projections with a consistent methodology that is applicable for all Districts, MUNICIPAL SERvICE REv1Ew UPDATE AND DRAFT SDI PLAN 14 FOIL PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TABLE 3-2 POPULATION PROJECTIONS,2005-2025 PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FUTURE POPULATION SCENARIO 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 Share of Coun Growth+ Share of City Growth — 40,673 42,922 45335 47,884 RhAr-P -A-9.Gounty Growth 4=Share ef City GFe 42,068 44,M0 46,758 49,299 5418.1_ 42,983 45,827 48,859 32,091 55,537 43,384 47,491 5-1,98x7 56,989 62,296 Gfewth 4", -54 5", -7-0 63-, 4 NA N" Source: Butte County Association of Govemments,2006-2030 RTP 2004 2007 Estimated Census. Analysis by Kleinschmidt Associates 2008^-~-. rn_:a ISSUE#2: PARILAND NEEDS PARK NEEDS Recreation service providers often use estimates of future population growth to determine the needs for parkland and recreation facilities and services. Historically,the National Park and Recreation Association suggested that communities have 6 to 10 acres of developed parkland per 1,000 people to meet the needs for active recreation.This standard could be met by the local recreational service provider, national and state park areas, and various local organizations such as schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations. In recent years,NPRA has advocated a community-based approach to defining park and recreation needs. The Paradise Recreation and Park District has adopted a goal of five acres of accessible and developed parkland for every 1,000 residents.Developed parkland can include both active and passive use areas.The District currently has 77.5 7-34 acres of developed parkland,translating into nearly 2 44 developed acres for every 1,000 people. To achieve the District's parkland standard,an additional 119-1-347-acres of developed parkland are needed to address the District's 2007 shortfall thy,and an additional 162.3-86 acres are needed by 2025 to accommodate an expected 2025 population of nearly 48,000 ine-e than `t,M.The District currently owns 353.5 acres of undeveloped parkland,which is sufficient to meet future needs. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 15 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT PARK ACCESSIBILITY TABLE 3-3 According to the District Master Plan,"parks need to be DISTANCE TO FACILITIES properly distributed throughout the District so that barriers PERCENTAGE OF DISTANCE RESIDENTIAL such as major highways, canyons, and rivers do not prevent PROPERTIES residents from getting to the facilities they want to use."7 V2 Mile 30 1 Mile 72 Approximately 30 percent of the District's residential 2 Miles 93 properties are located within %mile of a District facility and S Miles 100 Source:MSR,Cotton/Bridges/Associates, 72 percent of residential properties are within one mile. 20-05 24". However,topographic and other travel barriers require some users to drive up to 20 miles to reach certain types of park facilities.Table 3-3 displays the service radius of parks. To accommodate expected demand for parkland and to assess and improve the ability of residents to access new facilities, the District divides its service area into six planning areas. These areas are Magalia/Paradise Pines, Town of Paradise,Butte Creek Canyon, Concow/Yankee Hill,Forest Ranch, and Feather River Canyon.The District Master Plan recommends locating new parkland in the following areas:Magalia(13 to 18 acres),Paradise (five acres),Butte Creek Canyon (two to five acres), and Crain Memorial Park(three acres)in the Concow area.Yankee Hill and Forest Ranch are recommended locations for parks if population growth occurs in those areas. IssuE#3: RECREATION FACILITY NEEDS The District utilizes three primary factors in planning for existing and future facility needs. Historically,the National Park and Recreation Association (NPRA)provided guidelines for the number and type of facilities needed by a community on a per-capita basis. The District considers the NPRA standard as well as the availability of recreational facilities provided by churches, community groups, schools, and other groups in the community. In addition,the District considers the current utilization rate by the community. Table 3-4 displays the District's population age and program participation. The high proportion of seniors in the District has implications for planning recreational facilities and services. 7 Paradise Recreation&Park District.Master Plan 2002-2016,2001. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 16 FOR PARADISE RECREATioN AND PARK D1smicr TABLE 3-4 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION VERSUS POPULATION,2000 NUMBER OF PERSONS POPULATION PERCENTAGE PROGRAM PERCENTAGE OF IN DISTRICT OF RESIDENTS PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPANTS Preschool (Under 5 1,940 4% 404 8% Youth and Teen 7,416 17% 1,552 30% A e5-- 17 Adult 23,840 54% 2,824 54% Age 18—29 4,623 : 10% n/a n/a Age 30—49 11,186 25% n/a n/a Age 50-64 8,031 18% n/a n/a Age 65 and up 11,165 25% 455 9% Total 44,361 44—,3 - 44A" Source: Paradise Recreation and Park District,2001. Notes: Special events were attended by 7,400 visitors and aquatics were attended by 42,449 visitors.The age groups using these services were not tabulated. Table 3-5 illustrates District planning for future recreational facilities needs by 2015, using national standards,and provision of recreational facilities by other organizations. This analysis guides the District in the master planning process. TABLE 3-5 FUTURE RECREATIONAL FACILITY NEEDS GUIDELINE TARGET CURRENTLY PROVIDED ADWL FACILITY FACILITIES/ PRPD SCHOOL OTHER NEED BY RESIDENTS 2015 FACILITIES FACILITIES' AGENCIES 20152 Basketball Court 20 outdoor, 3 outdoor; —indoor 1/10,000 5 1 outdoor 4 indoor 3 indoor— 3 indoor Churches Ball Wall./Hand 11152000 4 2 4(Private Club) 2 Ball Tennis Court 112,000 3 4 lighted 4 unlighted 0 1 Volleyball Court 1110,000 5 1 outdoor 5 indoor 35 outdoor 3 Baseball Fields 1 -2 baseball total 1110,000 5 1 softball 3 2(Little League) 3 2 Baseball Fields 1120,000 3 1 -2 baseball I (lighted) 2 -1 softball Multi-use Field 1110,000 5 11 5 Soccer Field 1110,000 5 5 '/4-Mile Running 1130,000 2 1 1 Track Community Senior Center, Center 1115,000 4 1 service clubs 2 Dog Park I/60,000 1 1 Skateboard Park 1170,000 1 1 MUNICIPAL.SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 17 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Trail System 1 system 3 County Trail 5 stem 8(Private Playgrounds 113,000 18 5 4 6 School/ 5 H Church Golf Course(9) 1125,000 2 Tall Pines 1 Course Golf Course(18) .1150,000 1 Skyway Course Golf Driving 1150,000 1 Tall Pines, Range Skyway Swimming Pools 1120,000 3 1 1 1 (Private Club) 1 Group Picnic 1110,000 5 3 2 Area Gymnasium 1/20,000 3 1 3 3 3(Churches) 3 Source: Paradise Recreation and Park District,2009 2001. 1 Use of these facilities is limited by scheduling and access. 2 Limited Use of non-PRPD facilities partially contributes toward meeting projected need. 3 Joint-use with Paradise Unified School District ISSUE#4: OPERATIONAL NEEDS The District uses 6,000 square feet of space in the Terry Ashe Recreation Center. However, additional facility space is needed to support existing and future administrative staff, as well as recreational programming needs. The current facility is also constrained for expansion and needs substantial renovation.The District originally lanned to demolish the Center and build a large structure in its Rlace e-Uefad-to de-yelep a new Gbffi._..._ity Cent-- However,faced with a shortfall of$1 million in necessary funding, PRPD has abandoned plans for demolition and is now p lanning a full renovation of the existing building,which will leave the District with extra funding to Rursue other projects that have been on hold. The District has also identified vehicle and equipment replacement needs, approximately one- third of the estimated cost of which is short-term, and approximately two-thirds of which is identified as a longer-term need. TABLE 3-6: RECOMMENDED FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS,2002--2016 SHORT-TERM LONG-TERM TOTAL PROJECT PRIORITY LEVEL/TYPE 5 YRS 6—15 YRS QTY EST.COST QTY EST.COST EST.COST Priority 1 Projects Terry Ashe Recreation Center n/a $1,600,000 n/a $900,000 1 $2,500,000 Magalia Park Development n/a $250,000 nla $'750,000 $1,000,000 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REv1Ew UPDATE AND DRAFT SO]PLAN ]$ FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Crain Park Development n/a $70,000 n/a $230,000 $300,000 Park Land Acquisition n/a $300,000 n/a $250,000 $550,000 Facility Development(existing parks) n/a $100,000 n/a $100,000 $200,000 Repairs&Renovations n/a $183,500 n/a $213,500 $397,000 Vehicles/Equipment n/a $145,000 n/a $145,000 $290,000 Subtotal n/a $2,648,500 nla $2,588,500 $5,237,000 Priority 2 Projects Aquatics Facility n/a -0- n/a $3,500,000 $3,500,000 Multi-use Play Fields n/a -0- n/a $1,150,000 $1,150,000 Trails n/a -0- n/a $130;000 $130,000 Maintenance Facility n/a -0- n/a $530,000 $530,000 Magalia PHS Site Development n/a -0- n/a $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Skate Park n/a -0- n/a $100,000 $100,000 Subtotal n/a -0- n/a $6,910,000 $6,910,000 Total n/a $2,648,500 n/a $9,498,500 $12,147,000 Source: Paradise Recreation and Park District,January 20,2009 TABLE 3-6: A\x,.COMMENDED FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS,2002-2016 Short-Term (3 Long-Term T Pr ' ct Priority LevelPType rs Q Est. Cost Q Est. Cost "Ast. Cost Priority 1 Proje Repairs and Renovate n/a $247,500 n/a $3,7k r,600 $581,100 Facility Development at ting Parks n/a $200,000 n/a 753,000 $953,000 Administration Center Remode n/a $400,000 $400,000 Maintenance Shop Improvements n/a $40,000 n/a $20,500 $60,500 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement a $65,0 n/a $156,000 $221,000 Subtotal n/a $ ,500 n/a $1,263,100 $2,215,600 Priority 2 Projects Parkland Acquisition n/a TBD $895,000 Community Center 1#1 00' 1 $3,000,0 1 $3,000,000 $6,000,000 Swimming Pool 1 $2,500,000 /a n/a $2,500,000 Gymnasium 2 $2,500,000 1 $1,250,000 $3,750,000 Ballfelds, Soccer,Multi a Fields 8 $570,000 4 0,000 $900,000 All Other Improve is 6 $997,500 4 $24 , 0 $1,235,500 Subtotal n/a $9,567,500 n/a $4,820,00N $15,282,500 Total n/a $10,520,000 n/a $6,083,100 X498,100 Sou : Paradise Recreation and Park District,personal correspondence,May 10,2005;Paradise Recreation and P District Master Plan,2001. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 19 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT DETERMINATION 3-1: INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND DEFICIENCIES The District uses appropriate methods to gauge the need for,fund, and provide parkland, recreational facilities, and recreational programming to meet the needs of the community and has sufficient land holdings to accommodate future needs, though these land holdings are not necessarily in locations that are suitable with respect to accessibility and existing and future populations. The District provides adequate levels of service for parks and recreational facilities except in outlying areas such as Butte Creek Canyon. The District has prioritized parkland development in Magalia/Paradise Pines. Butte Creek Canyon, and the Concow area, and the District should also acquire and develop parkland in the Yankee Hill area ifpopulation growth occurs. B. FINANCING,RATE RESTRUCTURING,CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES District finances and financial practices were reviewed as part of this service review. Sources of information include the District's annual budget, financial statements and auditor's report, capital improvement plans,and discussions with District staff. ISSUE#1: DISTRICT FINANCING The District operates on a 12-month fiscal year that begins July lst and ends June 30th.The District submits to the County Auditor a budget of estimated revenues and expenses approved by the Board of Directors each year prior to June 30th that address the forthcoming fiscal year.The final budget is legally enacted by the Board of Directors prior to August 10th after any changes, if necessary, are made. REVENUES AND EXPENSES For the past three years,the District revenues have totaled approximately $1.8 million annually,with an increase to $1.7 millien in 2003 due to a one fifne grant funding from�he Pe C HtitK grants authorized under-the 2002 State n s Be%d. Shown in Table 3-7, discounting one-time cash inflows,District revenues are largely comprised of property taxes 70 69 percent), fees and charges for services (17 2-5 percent), and interest from District reserves(five percent). The District typically has expenditures of$1.4 million��annually, after discounting MuNmPAL SERvIcE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 20 FOR PARADISE RECREATIoN AND PARK DISTRICT one-time,fixed-asset purchases.Discounting fixed assets expenditures,District expenditures are comprised of salaries/benefits(L7-72 percent)and services/supplies(24 24 percent). DISTRICT ASSETS,LIABILITIES AND RESERVES The District had$2,639,744$1,764,000 in cash and cash equivalents deposited in the County Treasury as of the end of 2008 2803.Total fund equity for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 2002-20003 was $2,526.000. $1,299,426 $1,189,180, $419,412 of which was designated for particular uses. The unreserved undesignated fund equity totaled$1,167,243 $891,850 at the end of 2008 2803.8 The District does not have any long-term debt. The District does not have an adopted policy regarding reserves, but staff has a goal of]seeping at least 50 percent of one year of tax revenue in reserve 672 250 {$4-58;98_}. Capital improvements are made using reserve funding as it becomes available. Current unreserved undesignated reserves as of June 30,2008 2004 total $1,167,243 X84,204. Overall,the District has been able to meet its ongoing operating expenses, but is using interest earned from its reserves to address ongoing expenses.Beginning in Fiscal Year 2004-2005,the District projected an annual deficit averaging$60,000 for the forthcoming 10 years as a part of its Master Plan.However,property tax revenues since the Master Plan update have been higher than anticipated,and District staff now believes that the previously projected annual deficit has been eliminated.9 TABLE 3-7: SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES REVENuEs ACTUAL ACTUAL AC'T'UAL 2007-2008 2006--2007 2005-2006 Property and Misc Taxes 1,331,917 1,253,566 1,045,253 Interest Income 94,844 64,938 55,304 Impact&Development Fees 95,584 136,472 141,367 Homeowners' Pro e Tax Relief 22,156 22,788 23,016 Char es from Current Services 325,693 355,714 376,493 Other Revenue& Grants 41,552 28,111 103,277 Total Revenue 1,911,746 1,861,589 1,744 710 Expenditures Salaries and Benefits 970,714 960,913 935,138 Services and Supplies 341,887 505,025 318,801 $ Unreserved,undesignated funds are those available to meet normal operating expenditures and are not restricted for any particular use. 9 Budgeted pFeper-ty tax Fevenue for 2003 2004 was$84(�00%wbile aePaal reseipts wefe$951,5 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFr SOC PLAN 2I FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Contributions to Other Agencies 18,310 16,855 107,414 Fixed Assets 119,232 119,418 75,199 Total Expense 1450143 1602,211 1436,552 Excess (deficiency)of Revenues over expenditures 461,603 259,378 308,158 Fund Balances at Beginning of Year 2,064,401 1,805,023 1,496,865 Fund Balance at End of Year 2 526,004 2,064,401 1,805,023 Source: Paradise Recreation and Park District,2009. TABLE 3-7 SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Actual Actual A al venues 2003--2004 2002-2003 1--2002 Pro a Taxes $951,586 $902,510,,,,*' $835,175 Fees,Charges,Rental ome $320,122 $327,66f $294,751 Interest Earned on Reserve $45,732 W,490 $66,268 Homeowners' prope tax relie $23,152 $25,165 $23,029 Other Revenue* $469,454 $380,9761 $6,080 Subtotal NL810,046,V $1,695,809 $1,225,303 Ex enditures Salaries and benefits 83, 2 $842,267 $743,843 Services, Supplies, Contributions $175,661 $330,262 $285,424 Debt Service $p $0 $p Fixed assets $1,0867583 402,218 $47,745 S total $2,146,236 $1,547 $1,080,012 Fund equity at beginn" of year $855,514 $1,189,1 $1,028,536 Desi ations $-753 $418,412 N, -$1,815 End of Yearnd Balance $518,571 $891,850 ,172,012 Source: P dise Recreation and Park District,2004 and 2005. Note: Qther revenue in 02103 increased due to one-time influx of revenue for purchase of fixed assets.Subtotals i ate total revenues and total expenses and line items in thosd categories may not add to subtotal because not every typ f revenue and expense is included on the above summary table. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The District funds capital improvement projects through various mechanisms, depending on the type, location,and timing of the project relative to funding cycles. Capital improvements costing less than $50,000 are normally financed through the annual 3ea4}`budget. However, larger upgrades are financed using State grants,District reserves,and donations. During fiscal years MUNICIPAL SFRV10E REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SO]PLAN 22 FQR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 2009-2010 200zv03 2005,the District anticipates receiving$576,000 from the Per Capita grant authorized by the 2002 Resources Bond and$500,000 from Roberti-Z'Ber -H�a�s$814,880 ftem the Fr-epesitien 12-B-end .The District has$1,767,243 x;000 in its General Fund balance that may be combined with Proposition 40 42 funds to implement major capital projects in fiscal year 2009-2010 yeafs 2003-20051.The District will also apply for funding under the Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris(RZH)Grant Program authorized by Proposition 84 40. ISSUE#2: RATE RESTRUCTURING Since the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978, California jurisdictions have increasingly relied on alternative revenue sources (such as user fees and developer impact fees)to finance existing services as well as construct new facilities.Given the District's heavy reliance on property taxes and the inflexibility of this revenue source, opportunities for rate restructuring are worth exploring. DEVELOPMENT IwACr FEES AND SUB-DrvISION FEES To heJ12 fund increases in parkland and recreation facilities needed to keep ace with p2pulation aro h,the District receives Development Impact Fees These fees,_implemented on January 2005, and revised in JanuaKy 2007,are based on the square footage of new development within the District. The Town of Paradise collects the Development Impact Fees through building permits issued for construction within the Town limits, and Butte County does the same for the unincorporated areas within the District. Increases to these fees are recommended every two to threeears endin increases in the construction cost index. The current fees are: $.50 per square foot Single Family Dwelling $.86 per square foot Multi-family Dwelling $.50 per square foot Residential Additions The Paradise Recreation and Park District established Sub-Division fees within the Town of Paradise limits on November 20, 1990. The Town controls the implementation_of_the_se fees on approved development projects. The fee is established by multiplying the assessed value of land per acre by the number of lots• then multi lied b .006 for single family developments and b .007 for multi-family developments. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 23 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT and was a intended te be distributed te the—Thstmet.T—he methed was established by the Town efpffadise and the amount is detennined by muftiplying the assessed value ef land by 0.006 for-single fiHnily hemes and 0.007 fer multi fmnily units. This is well belew the ameuf4 ehar-ged by eflieF sinse the establishment ef this fee-and minimal Fevenue Was distfibuted to the Pis;L-iet-ftem fees eever the entire Paradise Reer-eatien and PadE DiStFiet aFea.These devele.,mefA impaet fees weFe adapted and were initiated januafy a 2005. SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES District residents are charged fees for using facilities and participating in certain recreational programs.Fees are based on the cost of providing the subject service, surveys of comparable services provided by other districts, and resident opinion as to the reasonableness of such fees. The District charges user fees for groups desiring to use its facilities based on whether the organization is a noncommercial recreational group offering services available to the general public(Schedule A), or whether the group has commercial purposes or is restrictive of participation(Schedule B). BilIe Park,Terry Ashe Recreation Center, and Aquatic Park can be rented for weddings,at a negotiated rate. Indoor facilities are available at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center.Preschool programs cost between$15 and $50 $24 and per session. Sessions last one to two hours generally and last four weeks. Youth and teen programs cost between $15 and$50 $22 and$50 per session.Adult/senior programs cost between$15 and 50 $22 and$60- per session. Fees recover the cost of staff,program materials, and 20 percent to cover administration and overhead. However,the overhead cost of facility maintenance is not included in the fee charged. ISSUE#3:FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS Special districts continue to face difficult financial times.Proposition 13,enacted in 1979, reduced property tax revenue received by special districts from $945 million to $532 million.To MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SQI PLAN 24 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT fill the gap,the State Legislature created the Special District Augmentation Fund(SDAF)to provide supplemental income for special districts from 1978 until it was abolished in 1992. Moreover,facing huge deficits in'school funding,the State Legislature began a practice of shifting property taxes from local governments to an Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) in each county beginning in 1993-1994.Because non-enterprise districts rely on property tax revenue,annual ERAF shifts continue to impact the ability of park and recreation districts to maintain their infiastructure and services. The primary financial issues facing the District include: • The State budget situation is having a range of impacts on local governments and special districts. Cuts in funding intended to benefit the State budget may affect operational funding used to develop.new recreational programming,as well as funding for maintenance of existing facilities • The District lacks a reliable funding source for developing new facilities,such as the Youth Family Center development on 44 acres off Clark Road in Paradise and renovation of the Terry Ashe Recreation Center.Developer fees are insufficient to support development of new facilities to address the impact. • Maintenance and upkeep of the expansion areas will be an additional recurring cost to the District.As new facilities are developed,the District's maintenance expenses will correspondingly increase. Future budgeting and financial planning will require attention to these new costs and their control. • Worker's Compensation and Liability Insurance premiums have been decreasing in the past several years with Worker's Compensation at$12,325 in 2008 and Liabijijy Insurance at $13,088 in 2008. District staff attributes the lower rates to better rebates and fewer accidents. has iner-eased 179 pement frem $26,500 te $74,000 and Genefal Liability insur-anee has risen 109 r nt from $11 500 to $24,000 duriv.g the poet fear.:rears This represents a r+ , years.This l4r/A VVVAf�y w VVuv inefease ..F....,.,re im..tely $60,OW. DETERMINATION 3-2: FINANCING,RATE RESTRUCTURING CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES The District has been using reserve funding to balance its budget in recent years, and should consider adopting a reserve funding standard. The District should more carefully explore the NIUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 25 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT opportunities for creating benefit assessment districts or other similar funding mechanisms to secure long-term funding for the maintenance and operation ofpark and recreational facilities. The District should consider increasing programming fees to help cover administrative and overhead costs. C. MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCIES/COST AVOIDANCE,AND FACILITY SHARING OPPORTUNITIES ISSUE##1: DISTRICT MANAGEMENT Paradise Recreation and Park District was incorporated as an independent special district in 1948 under Article 4, Chapter 3,Division 5 of the California Public Resources Code. The District By- Laws provide that the Board of Directors may cooperate with any city,county, district, state, or any subdivision thereof, or federal agency to provide recreational facilities. DISTRICT MISSION The District's Mission,as the recreational leader of the community, is to provide a well-rounded selection of recreation and park facilities for all members of[the] District.According to the Paradise Recreation and Park District Mission Statement(1993),the Board of Directors and staff are committed to: • Offering a diversity of leisure services and activities for all age groups; • Providing patrons with safe and wholesome recreation activities and park facilities; • Helping develop a community understanding of a variety of leisure services; • Staying professionally knowledgeable and informed; • Dedicating [staff] to outstanding community service; • Keeping programs and facilities safe,clean, and environmentally pleasing; and • Contributing to the physical and mental development of individuals participating in District activities. DISTRICT ORGANIZATION A General Manager manages all daily administrative aspects, including supervision of programs, maintenance and improvement of park and recreation facilities. Outside of an administrative MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFr SOI PLAN 26 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT division,the District has two other primary functions—parks and = recreation programs. The recreational program has three f supervisors and oversees a broad range of responsibilities. The District also has a parks program responsible for the maintenance and operation of the parks and recreation facilities °`" under the direction of the park superintendent. ISSUE#2: MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCIES AND COST AVOIDANCE STAFFING LEVELS AND WORKLOAD A District Manager is hired to manage the daily administration of District operations, including organization and supervision of programming, maintenance and improvement of park and recreation facilities. The District maintains its park and recreational facilities with the equivalent of 14 44 full-time staff. Eight Seven full-time equivalent staff members handle District administration, operations,program development, and management. These include the District Manager, Park Superintendent,three Recreation Supervisors,two full-time support staff, and two part-time support staff. More than 100 part time employees run recreation programs offered by the District. There are plans to create_a recreation mid-level management position in the near- future contingent on both funding ands ace made available by the cost savings of remodeling rather than rebuilding)the Te=Ashe Recreation Center. According to the District Master Plan, staffing levels are inadequate to care for all developed and natural areas under district ownership. Six full-time maintenance Distriet staff currently maintain 77.5 7-35 acres of developed parkland or 12.9 64 acres of developed parkland per staff person. MANAGEMENT PRACTICES The District anticipates needs and provides needed services and facilities using a master planning process, last updated in 2002,which is coordinated with a capital improvements plan.National and regional standards are used in planning for growth. The Master Plan includes an inventory of existing infrastructure, land, and facilities; identifies current needs; and,provides an estimate of needs between 2002 and 2016. The District also provides guidance to its employees using a MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVTEw UPDATE AND DRAFT SO]PLAN 27 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT personnel manual,revised and adopted in April 2008 May ef2002.The District has retained an independent accountant to create audited financial statements each year. FINANCIAL PRACTICES The District uses a bidding process for equipment to ensure reasonable costs.Various providers of equipment and professional services are contacted by District staff for proposals,and all contracts are approved by the District Board of Trustees.The District has obtained general liability,automobile liability, and property insurance through the California Association for Park and Recreation Insurance. Workers compensation insurance is carried through the Park and Recreation District Employee Compensation.Pooled insurance providers can involve substantially Iower expenditures compared to individual private insurance providers.PRPD's Worker's Compensation and Liability Insurance premiums have decreased in the past several years. Nenetheless,the ' CONTRACT SERVICES Certain professional services, such as park planning and environmental analysis, are handled through contracts,though the District maintains its own land and facilities with staff. ISSUE#3: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS JOINT-USE AGREEMENTS The PRPD uses joint-use agreements with the Paradise and Golden Feather School Districts to make the most effective use of limited resources. The District currently uses tennis courts, softball fields, and two gymnasiums during the evening, on weekends, and on days when school is not in session.The School District coordinates programming with the PRPD to provide an after-school recreation program (Discovery Club)at six elementary schools. PRPD intends to coordinate with the two school districts in various ways to facilitate the upcoming needs of the area. Concow Elementary School pool is owned and maintained by the Golden Feather Union Elementary School District(GFUESD) PRPD MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 28 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT conducts the summer swimming program at the pool and residents in the area enroll in this program—some living within the District and some living outside District boundaries,including residents living within the service boundaries of FRRPD FRPRD and GFUESD GFUSB.The District collects a fee for participation in this program and reimburses GFUESD Fes$to help defer the cost of maintaining the facility. There is a formal agreement with the school district for the use of this facility.The District believes an opportunity exists to coordinate with FRRPD FRARB for the summer pool program. INTERAGENCY COOPERATION The District and the Town of Paradise have also worked together to provide recreational programs and park facilities, including the Rails-to-Trails program,which involved the development of a six-mile trail through the Town. Other recreation partners include the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area,the Oroville State Wildlife Area,the Plumas National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and the Lassen National Forest.The District is investigating recreational needs and opportunities for developing a veteran-oriented facility in coordination with Butte County.The District also works with the CARD,FRRPD FRPRD, and the Durham Recreation and Park District to provide recreation programming,professional training, and recreation leadership. FACILITY LEASING The District offers senior services in cooperation with the County and service agencies.The District provides meeting facilities for community groups at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center and art classes in cooperation with Paradise Art Center. The District provides sports programs for the disabled in cooperation with the Do-it Leisure agency.The District maintains facility usage agreements to provide additional activities.These include the Paradise Little League, Piranhas Swim Team,Youth Soccer Club,Horseman's Association,Bow Hunters, and Gold Nugget Museum. The District is pursuing shared relationships with the Town of Paradise, Paradise Unified School District, and Butte County. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 29 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT DETERMINATION 3-3: MANAGEMENT EFFIcIENCIES/COST AVOIDANCE AND FACILITY SHARING OPPORTUNITIES The District has an adequate management structure, and adequate facility sharing arrangements. The District has adequately pursued facility sharing and joint-use agreements. Staffing levels are inadequate to care for all developed and natural areas under District ownership and the District should consider using private contractors for certain repetitive and labor intensive activities where cost savings could be achieved. D. LocAL AccouNTAl3ii.iTY The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected by the community. The Board of Directors must approve all issues of District policy, including any contracts or leases entered into by the District.The Board has three standing committees: Personnel + Finance • Recreation and Parks DISTRICT MEETINGS The Board of Directors meets on the second Tuesday of each month,and agendas are sent to local media providers,various District patrons by request, and posted at the main District business office on the exterior message board within 72 hours of the scheduled meeting.Each meeting has a public comment period, and the public is welcome to attend. The public is also involved in ad-hoc committees,public workshops,and advisory groups,which are topic or project oriented.Approximately one or two members of the public attend a typical meeting of the Board of Directors.The District indicates that all applicable provisions of the Brown Act are adhered to regarding public hearings. DimicT OPERATIONS District staff are available by phone during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M.until 5:00 P.M.) for arrangement of services,requests for information, and other needs. Messages left outside of normal working hours are monitored and returned. Contact information is available on the District's web site and in the Butte County Phone Directory.Annual budget and audit reports are made available to the public.Elected and appointed District officials are MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 30 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT identified at the District's public hearings and in District promotional material,such as informational flyers,web site notices,and program guides. DISTRICT ADVERTISING The District prepares an activities guide three times per year and distributes it to schools, local businesses, and newspapers.The District web site provides contact information and information on seasonal programs and events. Special information flyers are also prepared and distributed to promote special or new events and activities to the target audience.Similar print advertisements and public service announcements are periodically prepared to promote certain programs,events, or to promote District services and facilities in general.Finally,a large billboard outside District offices advertises recreational programming. CUSTOMER ACCOUNTABII.,ITY The District has a customer-oriented service philosophy, including written goals and mission statements,master service plans,and outreach programs for its customers.The District conducts community workshops to solicit input on its level of service and parks and recreation needs of the community. The District also compares its services and facilities to accepted national parks and recreation standards to measure success of facilities and service provision.The District also conducts program evaluations, surveying those involved in District programming to gauge the relative success of the program's implementation. DETERMINATION 3-4: LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY The District provides the public with adequate information and opportunity for input and involvement in District activities. E. GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE Government structure analysis addresses the suitability of the physical boundaries of the District, potential changes to their location and extent, and the political appropriateness of District boundaries. This includes an analysis of the logic of the existing and planned District boundaries, and thus opportunities to provide service in a more efficient or cost-effective manner. MIINICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 31 FOR.PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT UNDERSERVED AREAS Several communities within or near Paradise Recreation and Park District are underserved— Butte Creek Canyon,Magalia/Paradise Pines. ConcowlYankee Hill and Stirling City(located outside the District). The Butte Creek Canyon area is located in the westernmost eastewAflest portion of PRPD.The District does not have parks in Butte Creek Canyon area,but provides support to community groups that provide leisure programming to residents. The Magalia and Concow/Yankee Hill areas of the District are also underserved,so the District maintains joint- use agreements with school districts in these areas to provide some recreational opportunities. The Master Plan establishes Butte.Creek Canyon,Magalia, and Concow/Yankee Hill areas as a priority for park and recreational facilities. People living in Stirling City, outside PRPD, are not served by a park and recreation district. Stirling City residents typically drive down the Skyway through Paradise for services. As of February 2009,the PRPD is taking steps to better serve these areas. In the Butte Creek Can on area a land acquisition is being considered fora possible future park site. The District is also working with the Magalia Community Ad Hoc Committee in developing a site plan for a new park in Magalia. In the Concow/Yankee Hill area,PRPD is currently working with the Golden Feather Alliance CornmunjV Groug and the California State UniversiV, Chico Desigging Program,to de_v_e_lop_recommended park improvements at Crain Park. A particular focus issue is the Concow Elementary School pool,which has raised considerable discussion in recent years. The Concow Elementary School pool was financed and built by the Golden Feather Union Elementary„School„District r_elden Feather-Unified Seheel Dis .+ Paradise Recreation and Park District has a usage agreement with the School District for the pool during the summer months, and contributes to the maintenance of the pool. Golden Feather Union Elementary School District has been unable to adequately maintain the pool,however, and the pool has accumulated significant deferred maintenance over time. PRPD has been working with the Golden Feather Alliance Communi Group to identify and remedy concerns regarding the pool. MuNicIPAL SERvicE REvrEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 32 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DIsmicT APPROPRIATENESS OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES The District's boundaries and Sphere of Influence(SOI)are coterminous and include the Town of Paradise, and surrounding unincorporated areas, including the unincorporated communities of Magalia,IParadise Pines,Butte Creek Canyon,and Concow/Yankee Hill.Butte Creek Canyon residents located east nel4hea of Chico have direct access to CARD and the Chico area via Centerville Road and Skyway,but must backtrack 12 miles to Paradise.Butte Creek Canyon residents are closely tied to the Chico area either through shopping, employment, or participating in CARD programs via the Chico Unified School District. Stirling City residents have direct access to Paradise services,but are located outside their tax rate area.Because of logistics and access to services,PRPD could provide services more efficiently to Stirling City, while CARD may eeuld better serve the Butte Creek Canyon area. However both detachment and annexation proceedings consider the sentiments of the residents in the area and will require application one or both Districts. Certain parties have proposed a district boundary modification between Paradise and Feather River to address the Concow Elementary School pool;however,this MSR does not recommend such a change.Neither District appears legally obligated to fund the pool since it was built by Golden Feather Union Elementary School District and no formal agreement exists for its maintenance.Also, a boundary change would not address the significant deferred maintenance on the pool and the desirability of maintaining the pool given declining demand for pool services.The pool directly benefits the residents of a Iimited portion of Feather River and Paradise, and dedicating District revenues to such a small area may raise questions of equity.The Concow Elementary School pool issue could be better resolved by the development of a benefit assessment district covering the properties that directly benefit from this service. DETERMINA'T'ION 3-5: GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE The District should consider detachment proceedings for Butte Creek Canyon if there is support among the majority of residents. The District should also consider Stirling City for annexation. The District should either establish a formal agreement with the Golden Feather Union MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOT PLAN 33 FOR PARAD1sE RECREATION AND PARK D]sTRICT Elementga School District to maintain the Concow, Elementary School pool or investigate the feasibility of a benefit assessment district for the pool. F. SUMMARY OF DETERMINATIONS DETERMINATION 3-1: INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND DEFICIENCIES The District uses appropriate methods to gauge the need for,fund, and provide parkland, recreational facilities, and recreational programming to meet the needs of the community and has sufficient landholdings to accommodate future needs, though these land holdings are not necessarily in locations that are suitable with respect to accessibility and existing and future populations. The District provides adequate levels of service for parks and recreational facilities except in outlying areas such as Butte Creek Canyon. The District has prioritized parkland development in Magalia/Paradise Pines. Butte Creek Canyon, and the Concow area, and the District should also acquire and develop parkland in the Yankee Hill area if population growth occurs. DETERMINATION 3-2: FINANCING,RATE RESTRUCTURING CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES The District has been using reserve funding to balance its budget in recent years, and should consider adopting a reserve funding standard The District should more carefully explore the opportunities for creating benefit assessment districts or other similar funding mechanisms to secure long-term funding for the maintenance and operation of park and recreational facilities. The District should consider increasing programming fees to help cover administrative and overhead costs. DETERMINATION 3-3: MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCIES/COST AVOIDANCE,AND FACILITY SHARING OPPORTUNITIES The District has an adequate management structure, and adequate facility sharing arrangements. The District has adequately pursued facility sharing and joint-use agreements. Staffing levels are inadequate to care for all developed and natural areas under District ownership and the District should consider using private contractors for certain repetitive and labor intensive activities where cost savings could be achieved. DETERMINATION 3-4: LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY —7The District provides the public with adequate information and opportunityfor input and involvement in District activities. DETERMINATION 3-5: GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE The District should consider detachment proceedins or Butte Creek Canyon lythe re is su ort amore the mqLorLty o residents. The District should also consider Stirlin Cityfor annexation. ''''c Di, rk! .r",,Wd. ,i&r ,r.,+,.,.>;....,ret., d:...g r r The District should either establish a formal agreement with the Golden Feather Union ElementM School District r'^'a m Feather Um; d Seheer to maintain the Concow Elementary School pool or investigate the feasibility of a benefit assessment district or the pool. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOIPLAN 34 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 4.0 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE ANALYSIS As described in Section 1.2,LAFCO is required to consider and prepare written statements addressing the four factors enumerated under California Government Section Code 56425(e), which include present and probable land uses in the area,present and probable need for public facilities and services,the present capacity of facilities and adequacy of services, and the existence of social or economic communities of interest. An analysis of each of these factors is provided in the following sections. 4.1 PRESENT AND PLANNED LAND USE In order to achieve an accurate overview of the growth and development potential within the District, a number of factors need to be considered. The following factors,when considered together,reflect the existing development within the District and also provide a picture of existing development potential. • Land use designations, including existing and any proposed changes • Special land use limitations, including Williamson Act and designated open spaces • Improved and unimproved parcels Land Use Designations The Paradise Recreation and Park District includes the incorporated Town of Paradise and unincorporated areas of Magalia/Paradise Pines,Butte Creek Canyon,and ConcowNankee Hill. The Town of Paradise covers 11,542 acres,or approximately 11 percent of the District, and includes various densities of residential, commercial, and industrial zones(Figure 4-1). The remaining land uses within the District occur in the unincorporated areas and include various Timber,Agricultural,Residential, Commercial,Industrial,Foothill Recreation, and Resource Conservation zoning districts(Table 4-1). Land use within the Town of Paradise is guided by its 1994 General Plan,which described the land use pattern as"well established and unlikely to experience major changes"throughout its 15-year planning horizon. (The Town is currently in the beginning stages of planning an update MUNICIPAL,SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 35 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Et C M 4 4 CL 4�.q"■ N g.' y � Eli v O r L @ CO R v ) _ hr• w s rywi� 'F'—I NN C ra1 A. C ww�� r s :� ':1 •� `� � O ro . . �: a- ID is N to a CL ca rt � r" s t 'S �■+ CD a m I 1rr■� ": 0 U� a . E / ,AA H. N t5 c N_ ?tE C . 0 CL N m 4 N c Z` m o t+ p c y > v w c v Z m CL O M o b aa] d c (D V 0 a 07 -0 10 N 41 C m c� F d c Q ca ° m m c c v C f m L J N ca O u U O L C U p C a EL 0 w = p m cnU gcEE v •■� ■ I 1_�� IV a N to its General Plan.) New development in the Paradise area is severely constrained, in large part by the area's steep mountain/canyon topography,but also because it lacks municipal sewer facilities and has poor soils for septic tanks.There are no moderate to substantial size residential developments planned within the Town's existing limits,according to the Town's Community Development/Planning Director.Further,an MSR for the Town of Paradise,completed in 2007, notes that the Town "has experienced a slow rate of growth in the past, and this trend is expected to continue into the future."The 2005 MSR anticipates that new housing in the Paradise area will be primarily through small infill projects within the Town limits and in development occurring outside the Town's current boundary,primarily to the south. As is discussed below,the unincorporated areas contiguous with the Town's southern perimeter are being further studied as the County updates its General Plan. One of these study areas coincides with the Southeast Paradise Area Specific Plan,which is currently being processed by the Town. It is not currently anticipated that the planning effort will result in any substantial increase in residential development potential. Eighty-nine percent of the District's lands are under the jurisdiction of Butte County. Growth patterns and future development within the unincorporated areas of the County are guided by the County's General Plan. More specifically,the County's Zoning Code provides regulatory oversight and establishes future land uses. It should be noted that Butte County is nearing completion of the update to its 1995 General Plan. However, it is not anticipated that the Butte County General Plan 2030 will result in significant changes in the land use designations and zoning within the District boundaries.10 The current General Plan designation and zoning is identified in the table below. TABLE 4-1: BUTTE COUNTY LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND ZONING WITHIN THE PRPD GENERAL PLAN ACREAGE ZONING ACREAGE LAND UsE DESIGNATION Agricultural/Residential 16,823.8 Agricultural 2,689.4 Commercial 1,012.2 Agricultural Residential 3,178.5 Foothill Area Recreational 12,548.7 Airport 12.2 Grazing and Open Land 26,648.8 Commercial 183.1 10 Butte County Board of Supervisors South County Preferred Land Use Alternative map with Land Mixes. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REv1Ew UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 37 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT GENERAL PIAN ACREAGE ZONING ACREAGE LAND USE DESIGNATION High Density Residential 595.8 Foothill Recreational 33,871.9 Industrial 43.9 Highway Commercial 150.5 Low Density Residential 6,700.5 Industrial 26.8 Medium Density Residential 4,805.1 Mobile Home Park 20.3 Public/Quasi-Public 3,097.4 Planned Unit Development 30.3 Timber Mountain 33,573.6 Public,Quasi-Public 1,573.9 Water 246.5 Residential 2,272.8 Resource Conservation 1,813.2 Scenic Highway 543.9 Suburban Residential 169.5 Timber Mountain 10,259.5 Timber Preserve 22,834.4 Town of Paradise 11,542.2 Unclassified 14,923.9 Total(acres) 106,096 Total (acres) 106,096 As part of the County's Draft General Plan 2030 process, an Alternatives Evaluation Report was completed to evaluate three different land use alternatives,made up of 31 separate study areas located in unincorporated parts of the County. Five of these study areas are located within PRPD's boundaries,four south of the Town of Paradise and one to the north, and they are expected to contain new growth within the District. The Town itself was not included,because it is not expected to experience any significant growth. While no decisions have been reached yet, the Report summarizes the development potential of each study area under each land use alternative over the next 22 years, offering minimum and maximum numbers of potential new housing units. All five study areas are also located within the Town of Paradise's Sphere of Influence, and it is likely that future developments adjacent to the Town will be annexed in as they occur. The five study areas identify a buildout potential of 3,220 dwelling units in the area surrounding the Town of Paradise. Together,the four study areas located south of the Town of Paradise comprise approximately 7,515 acres, with potential new housing development ranging from a minimum of approximately 620 to a maximum of 1,820 units. The Magalia/Paradise Pines study MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT'SO)PLAN 38 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT area,to the north of the Town,consists of 6,700 acres and, depending upon which alternative is chosen,new housing development will range from a number that is not"significant"to a high of 1,400 units. It should be noted that these land use alternatives have not yet been adopted by the County Board of Supervisors,and will be subject to change until final adoption of the County's General Plan 2030. Williamson Act The District contains 29 parcels,totaling 7,338 acres,that are currently under Williamson Act contract with the County (Figure 4-2). Williamson Act contracts are established between landowners and the County, and are a type of tax incentive that limits the uses of the lands to agriculture. However, single-family residences remain an allowed use. Once the Williamson Act contract has been established, land remains under contract for a minimum of 10 years,and in perpetuity thereafter unless application for cancellation is made and approved by the County Board of Supervisors. Butte LAFCO Policy 3.1.11 provides guidance relative to the inclusion of lands that are subject to Williamson Act contract in SOIs. The Policy states that LAFCO shall not approve changes to SOIs to include Williamson Act lands if the annexing agency has the ability to provide infrastructure sufficient to promote development of those properties. Although there are exceptions to this Policy provided specified conditions are met,the District does not provide urban services that encourage development. Improved and Unimproved Parcels Approximately 3,144 of the District's 20,488 parcels are unimproved,the majority'of which are zoned for timber production and management,or as Foothill Recreation. Together, Timber Mountain,Timber Preserve,and Foothill Recreation account for approximately 63 percent of the parcels in the District. While Foothill Recreation uses include"agricultural uses,mining and excavating, and pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle trails,"the designation also allows single- family dwellings at rural densities(ranging from l to 160 acres), as does the Timber Mountain designation. Parcels zoned as Timber Preserve are primarily for growing and harvesting timber, have a minimum parcel size of 160 acres, and any housing units must be"compatible to timber uses." MUNICIPAL SERVICE REvIEw UPDATE AND DRAFT SO]PLAN 39 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT i :-:]`ii'rd:,Y'�¢«i<•.•��-pri:��,',�� -''•chi l��r7,��ws`�4.x<. �'i'y��'`,} '�r"'a#Y f�}s.'s. ��. 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F�Y ti�'��LF✓ �g t'3••,;� ,,. iti ��'�t s< •kr�r?y��3Yb�M.is �'�. r�i��p��U 'd'- - 'r ��f..,�� °e !& #'+fS,43`r`-. �a4[' T-=� is L•4�1. is � a a - ss� R s— IrIT.�S�•' t >tiwti t � �� f t rh .i*V'K jl�ywVTlV jd i• 1 j�- Y''hy..1 y a,p �.� r"'4{ r a f - L 3 i "�-'t yily � .c'f •� tsae L nu"y h"FFC h ,f S42y �}tJ�s��yT�a �l��• ' .��LYe ..�`tI�h 5YL1 457;ti} �`�14 Yi�..-t`y�,�S {. �'.�� .N •Sa�'N��i a•Is��l4� '1r�� +�; ,``sl�;l��yw,.�.�1� y 2s t},tlrr y i4 igtfi ��f I r?,t7xa: a � I f,J�S '�"C '��'`g�.�r�.•Q.+E-� �� i! ��!F"}..yLiiiti'�� F n��5r i iyus�ksi�' ��K w. hu e 3` E .rey,:, ^, j' ef".s rz`.: ;rx�t. ,,�.:,.o,.r,.r t•�'ry//'L +.,� 1 d I we i e I! Approximately six-percent of the remaining unincorporated lands are designated for various densities of residential development, including the study areas discussed above. With the Town of Paradise expected to continue its slow rate of growth,nearly all'new housing and commercial development within the 20-year planning horizon of the General Plan 2030 is expected to occur within the Town's current SOI, along its southern border and in the Magalia/Paradise area. DETERMINATION 4-1. PRESENT AND PLANNED LAND USE No significant change in land uses within the District is anticipated over the next 20 years. While the County's Draft General Plan 2030 is still in the planning process, a land use alternative has been developed that could increase the potential buildout within the Town of Paradise's SOI by as many as 3,220 dwelling units. However, no change is land use has been adopted as of the writing of this document. 4.2 PRESENT AND PROBABLE NEED FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES The Paradise Recreation and Park District's populations are concentrated in the Town of Paradise(population estimated at 26,36811 on January 1,2008) and unincorporated areas of Magalia/Paradise Pines,Butte Creek Canyon, and Concow/Yankee Hill. Population within the District remains relatively stable,with no substantial change in numbers anticipated. The foothill regions, and Paradise in particular, have a high percentage of seniors,which make up 25 percent of PRPD's population.The District offers programming for preschool through senior age groups, including team sports,aquatics,preschool programs,and seasonal family events. The District estimated that it served approximately 55,000 residents through its programs in 200012. With its Master Plan 2002-2016,PRPD established as its goal a standard of 5 acres of developed parkland for every 1,000 people. The District operates and manages 431 acres of parkland within its service area, but only 77.5 acres of this are developed. While PRPD owns more than sufficient parkland to meet resident needs through 2030,the District will need to increase its developed parkland by 126 acres to meet its projected 2010 needs,and 176 acres by 2030. The following table provides approximate needs for developed parkland in order for the District to maintain its goal of 5 acres per 1,000 people. 1E California Department of Finance 2008_ 12 Paradise Recreation and Park District Master PIan 2002-2016. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SO)PLAN 41 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TABLE 4-2: FUTURE PARKLAND NEEDS BASED ON ESTIMATED POPULATION GROWTH ESTIMATED TOTAL TOTAL PARKLAND DEVELOPED YEAR POPULATION PARKLAND NEEDS DEFICIT PARKLAND DEFICIT PROJECTIONS ACRES 2010 40,673 203 +229 _126 2015 42,922 215 +217 —138 2020 45,335 227 +205 —150 2025 47,884 239 +193 _162 2030 50,576 253 +179 --176 The following subsections summarize the various areas served by the District and how changes in population growth and development will affect the existing need for services. Town of Paradise Within the Town of Paradise limits,the District owns and operates approximately 103 acres of parkland(54.5 of which are unimproved) featuring a variety of facilities, including two neighborhood parks and four community parks,which are listed in Table 3-1 and described in greater detail in Section 4.3. PRPD's business offices occupy 970 square feet of the 6,000- square-foot Terry Ashe Recreation Center,which is badly in need of renovation and expansion and for which the District is currently planning a complete remodel. The District and the Town of Paradise work cooperatively and together they provide adequate recreational facilities and programming to Town residents. However, as the Town grows further into the District's current boundaries,particularly into the areas south of the Town,the potential for overlapping or duplication of services also grows. The MSR for the Town of Paradise recommended that the Town and District work collaboratively to develop a master plan, or that the Town consider establishing its own Parks Department. The District also has entered into a joint venture with the Town of Paradise, along with the Paradise Unified School District and four other organizations,to form a non-profit partnership for the purpose of master planning and development of 44 acres within the Town limits. Plans for the multi-use project,called the Paradise Community Village Project, include development of low-income housing and other dwelling units, a charter school, a Boys and Girls Club, and a skate park. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SO]PLAN 42 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Magalia/Paradise Pines Although PRPD has more parkland in the Magalia/Paradise Pines area than in any other community it serves, Magalia was identified in the 2005 MSR as an underserved area. This is because the 320-acre Coutolenc Park consists of 300 acres of primarily undeveloped open space with a 20-acre archery range. Moreover,while Coutolenc Park is located only a few miles from Magalia, it is located on the other side of a canyon that, in effect,makes the community's only park virtually inaccessible to its residents. As the second-most populous community in the District, and with the potential for an additional 400-1,400 new housing units,Magalia is in need of accessible,developed parkland and recreational facilities. Development impact fees will offset a small portion of the funding needed to acquire and develop additional parkland in Magalia,according to PRPD's District Manager;however, grants and District Reserve funds will be the primary funding sources. To this end,the District is actively seeking grants and.preliminary planning has begun. District annual revenues are currently adequate to handle a moderate level of increase in operational cost. In another project,the District is working with Paradise Irrigation District on a joint agreement, and an ad-hoc committee is looking at property for park development in Magalia. PRPD is also applying for the third time (the first two applications were denied)for a grant to develop the existing rough trails in Coutolenc Park. In addition,the Paradise Unified School District(PUSD) has 55 acres in Magalia set aside for the development of a future high school and is currently working with PRPD to plan the development of athletic fields and a passive/active park on the site. Tentative plans indicate PRPD would help develop infrastructure on the site in exchange for providing recreation needs for the community of Magalia. PRPD would eventually like to provide a recreation/community center in Magalia; however, school attendance there has been dropping and development has slowed recently with the economic downturn. Butte Creek Canyon The District does not currently have any parkland or facilities in Butte Creek Canyon, which consists primarily of privately owned lands and is entirely zoned Foothill Recreational with predominantly two-and five-acre minimum designations. It was identified in the 2005 MSR as MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOT PLAN 43 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT an underserved area. However,PRPD provided$10,000 to the Lookout Point project,which was identified as a priority in a public survey,and contributed financial assistance for maintenance to the Centerville Recreation and Historical Association. There is also a county-owned park at the. Honey Run Covered Bridge, for which PRPD contributes funding for maintenance. According to a survey conducted by the Butte Creek Canyon Advisory Committee, area residents are interested in"limited, locally managed recreation facilities,"and the Committee recommended that PRPD consider acquiring property there in anticipation of moderate population growth. Concow/Yankee Hi1113 The Concow area,also identified in the 2005 MSR as an underserved area, lies within PRPD's current boundaries but outside the Town of Paradise's SOI. The Butte County General Plan 2030's Alternatives Evaluation Report identified the Concow area as a study area that is expected to experience significant population growth. Depending on which of the land use alternatives is chosen for the 2,470-acre Concow study area,new housing development could range anywhere from a number of units that is not"significant"to a high of 500 units. Under one land use alternative,the General Plan 2030 would designate the entire area as"Resource Conservation,"which would result in negligible growth. The other two alternatives would allow for either 200 or 500 new housing units in the area. Of note,the summer of 2005 brought catastrophic fires to this region of Butte County. While it is not yet known what, if any, impacts to land use plans for the area will be, it has unquestionably shown this area to be hazardous for wildfires. At a community meeting for the Butte County General Pian 2030 held in Concow in 2007, residents noted that while the Concow Reservoir offers"plentiful recreational opportunities,"it is not easily accessible. They also agreed that Crain Park,the only park owned by PRPD in the Concow area, needs maintenance. The District is in the preliminary planning stages for making improvements to the eight-acre,mostly undeveloped park and is seeking grant funding to do so. 13 It should be noted that residents of these neighboring foothill communities generally consider them together as a single area, referred to as the"Golden Feather area." A citizens group,the Golden Feather Community Alliance,was formed in 2006 to advocate for the area residents'interests. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 44 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT PRPD also provides summer programming at the Concow Elementary School pool via a usage agreement with the Golden Feather Union Elementary School District(GFUESD),which financed and built the pool. PRPD also provides some maintenance,as GFUESD has not been able to adequately maintain the pool. As noted in the 2005 MSR,a boundary modification between PRPD and Feather River Recreation and Park District(FRRPD)has been suggested by some parties as a way to address the problem of deferred maintenance. The MSR did not find that such a change would solve the problem; and instead recommended that a benefit assessment district be formed,covering only those properties in both Recreation and Park Districts that directly benefit from the pool services. The District does not currently own or operate any parkland or facilities in the small rural community of Yankee Hill,which is located south of Concow and outside of the Town of Paradise's SOI. Under the existing 1495 General Plan,it is designated predominantly Foothill Area Recreational. Zoning in this area is also primarily Foothill Recreational with 5-and 10- acre minimum parcel size designations, as well as several small commercially zoned areas along the Highway 70 corridor. There are currently no land use changes proposed for the area under the General Plan 2030 and it was not included as a study area in the Alternatives Evaluation Report. However,both the PRPD Master Plan and the 2005 MSR expect some degree of growth in Yankee Hill over the next decade. The Master Plan recommends the District acquire and develop three to five acres of parkland in anticipation of future growth, or at such time when population growth there warrants it;the MSR recommends doing so if such growth occurs. DETERMINATION 4-2: PRESENT AND PROBABLE NEED FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES With Magalia/Paradise Pines, Concow, and Butte Creek Canyon already identified as underserved areas by the 2005 MSR, and all expected to experience varying degrees of population growth, it is recommended that the District consider the acquisition and development of new parkland and facilities in these areas a priority, along with improvements to the existing park in Concow. The District should watch population growth in the Yankee Hill area and solicit community input to see if acquiring parkland there is warranted. A staffposition should be added, or existing staff and volunteers should be dedicated, for the purpose of pursuing grants, donations, and other funding mechanisms for the acquisition and development of additional parkland and facilities. MuNIc1PAL SERv1cE REvIEw UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 45 Fop PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT The Town of Paradise and the District should work together to develop a formal written agreement regarding their current and future overlapping boundaries and service areas. 4.3 PRESENT CAPACITY OF FACIums The District maintains the equivalent staffing level of 14 full-tinge employees and plans to create a recreation mid-level management position in the near future,contingent on both funding and space made available by the cost savings of remodeling(rather than rebuilding)the Terry Ashe Recreation Center. The PRPD currently operates and manages 431 acres of parkland,of which only 77.5 acres are developed. The District has established a goal of 5 acres of developed parkland for every 1,000 residents, less than the 6-10 acres per 1,000 people suggested by the National Park and Recreation Association(NRPA). PRPD also takes into consideration demographics,utilization rates,and facilities and programming provided by the Town,schools and other organizations within its service area. PRPD works to inform and involve area residents,and utilizes volunteers and interns from the public,Butte College,CSU Chico,and the Paradise High School. Its Board of Directors holds monthly board meetings at which the public is welcome.PRPD maintains a website,staffs phones during normal business hours,and distributes programming and activity schedules and other informational materials regularly. To solicit residents' input,the District has conducted community workshops and distributed evaluations and surveys. The District maintains joint-use agreements and works cooperatively with numerous local agencies and organizations to provide recreational activities, events, sports, facilities, and meeting space for clubs. PRPD has long maintained a joint-use agreement with the Paradise Unified School District to share the use and maintenance of facilities and programming. The District is also working in partnership with the Town of Paradise on the Paradise Community Village Project. PRPD works with the County of Butte and other agencies in the community to provide vital services for senior citizens,and also works with the non-profit Do-It Leisure to provide recreational activities for the developmentally disabled. Some of the other organizations with which PRPD has cooperative agreements include the Bureau of Land Management, Paradise Ridge Youth Soccer Club,Paradise Bowhunters, Paradise Horsemen's Association, MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 46 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Honey Run Park, Gold Nugget Museum,Paradise Symphony, and Odyssey Productions Inc. (Ropes Course). The District is currently working on developing a dog park at Moore Road Park and a Disc Golf course at Coutolenc Park. The District has over 100 acres of parkland and various facilities within the Town of Paradise limits. Neighborhood parks include the 55-acre Bille Park,for which improvements to 15 acres were recently completed,including a playground,picnic area, and nature trail; and the 17-acre Oak Park with walking trails.There are also four community parks in the Town limits, listed below with some of their facilities: • Terry Ashe Recreation Center(3.5 acres): 6,000-square-foot recreation center with PRPD business office,playground,picnic area • Paul Byrne Aquatic Park and Rotary Grove Park(5 acres):swimming pool,recreation building,playground,volleyball courts,horseshoe pit • Moore Road Park (19 acres): Playground,ball fields and bleachers,horse riding arena • Paradise Memorial Park(2 acres): Gold Nugget Museum,barbeque area In the Magalia/Paradise Pines community,PRPD currently has a 20-acre-archery range and some rough hiking trails and picnic areas at the 320-acre Coutolenc Park. The District also has a joint- use agreement with the Mountain Ridge Middle School in Magalia for use of its multi-purpose facility. The District does not own or operate any parkland facilities in Butte Creek Canyon,but it does provide financial assistance to the Centerville Recreation and Historical Association. There is also a county-owned park at the Honey Run Covered Bridge, for which PRPD contributes funding for maintenance,and the 2005 MSR notes that PRPD"provides support to community groups that provide leisure programming to residents." The District has one park in the Concow area, Crain Park,which is mostly undeveloped. PRPD is in the preliminary planning stages for making improvements to the eight-acre park and is seeking grant funding to do so. PRPD also offers recreational programming at the Concow MUNICIPAL.SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 47 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Elementary School pool during the summer months via a usage agreement with the Golden Feather Union Elementary School District(GFUESD). The District does not own or operate any parkland or facilities in the rural community of Yankee Hill,which is located in the southeastern part of the District and outside of the Town of Paradise SOI. However,the area is expected to grow,and PRPD's Master Plan calls for acquiring three to five acres of parkland in the Yankee Hill in anticipation of future growth,or at such time when population growth there warrants it. DETERMINATION 4-3: PRESENT CAPACITY OF FACILITIES The present capacity of District facilities within the Town of Paradise appears to be sufficient for the current population. As population growth occurs in the areas south of the Town over the next 20 years, additional parkland and facilities will be required to meet the anticipated increase in demand for services. The District does not currently have adequate developed parkland and facilities to serve the communities of Magalia/Paradise Pines, Butte Creek Canyon, and Concow/Yankee Hill, all ofwhich are anticipated to experience some degree of population growth. To provide adequate opportunities for the existing population, and to plan for future growth, additional parkland should be acquired and existing parkland improved. The District has plans for several properties for park creation that should be purchased. Presently, staffing for the District appears adequate. However, staff should be added as facilities are developed and parkland is acquired to provide maintenance, regular programming, and recreational services. Assessments or grant funding should continue to be sought and obtained to provide adequate funding for the acquisition and development of recreational facilities. 4.4 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST The largest community center in the District is the incorporated Town of Paradise, a community of approximately 26,368 people. Other communities in the District include MagalialParadise Pines,Butte Creek Canyon and ConcowNankee Hill. Mu iciPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 48 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT MagalialParadise Pines The Magalia/Paradise Pines community is the second-most populous area served by the District, with an estimated 15,000 residents. It was identified in the 2005 MSR as an underserved area. The County's General Plan 2030,which has not yet been finalized, identified a buildout potential of as many as 400-1,400 additional housing units. PRPD's only park in the area, Coutolenc Park, consists of 320 acres of mostly undeveloped open space, and the park is not easily accessible to residents due to topography. The District also has a joint-use agreement with the Mountain Ridge Middle School in MagaIia for use of its multi-purpose facility. The District has various plans to acquire and develop additional parkland in the area, including a joint agreement with Paradise Irrigation District for park development,a grant application to improve the trails and develop a Disc Golf course in Coutolenc Park,and hopes to develop athletic fields and a passivelactive park on land that PUSD has set aside for a future high school in Magalia. Butte Creek Canyon The Butte Creek Canyon area consists primarily of privately owned lands and is entirely zoned Foothill Recreational with predominantly two-and five-acre minimum designations. The District does not currently own any parkland or facilities in the area,and it was identified in the 2005 MSR as an underserved area. However, PRPD provides some financial assistance for maintenance to historical sites in Butte Creek Canyon,and services for community recreation. Residents, responding to a survey conducted by the Butte Creek Canyon Advisory Committee, reported an interest in"limited, locally managed recreation facilities."The Committee recommended that PRPD consider acquiring property and partnering with public land agencies to provide additional services. Concow/Yankee Hill The community of Concow was identified in the 2005 MSR as an underserved area, and is expected to experience significant growth. The District has an eight-acre park in Concow, Crain Park,which is mostly undeveloped. PRPD is in the preliminary planning stages for making improvements to the park and is seeking grant funding to do so. It is also working with the Golden Feather Community Alliance on this effort. PRPD also offers recreational programming Mmc1PAL SERVIcE REvIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 49 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DisTmlcr at the Concow Elementary School pool during the summer months via a usage agreement with Golden Feather Union Elementary School District(GFUESD). The District does not currently own any parkland or facilities in the rural community of Yankee Hill,a sparsely populated community south of Concow. PRPD's Master Plan calls for the District to acquire and develop three to five acres of parkland in the Yankee Hill area—either when population growth there warrants it,or before that,in anticipation of eventual needs. Stirling City Stirling City is a small,unincorporated community of approximately 300,located to the north of the District and outside,of its current boundaries. The community,which is completely surrounded by land zoned as Timber Preserve, is not within the boundaries or sphere of influence of any Recreation and Park District. It was identified in the 2005 MSR as an underserved area that may benefit from annexation into the PRPD. The MSR noted that residents of Stirling City "have direct access to Paradise services, but are located outside their tax rate area" For this reason,the MSR concluded that it would be most logical for PRPD to provide recreation services to Stirling City. Senior Citizens Senior citizens already account for a high proportion, approximately 25 percent,of the District's population. As the District's Master Plan points out,this demographic is expected to grow even larger with the retirement of the aging---and more-active—"baby boomer"generation, and they must be considered by PRPD when planning its facilities and services. While the District manager remarked on the low utilization rate of seniors—only I I percent—he also acknowledged the need for programming and services specifically tailored to the senior community's needs.Additionally,PRPD's Master Plan notes that programming and facilities for active seniors will continue to be a priority for the District, and PRPD will solicit their input on how best to meet their needs. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE ARID DRAFT SOI PLAN 50 FOR PARADTsE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT DETERMINATION 4-4: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST It is recommended that the community of Stirling City be included in the Paradise Recreation and Park District's SOI for future annexation into the District. The District should continue to consider the needs of the growing population of senior citizens in the District when planning programs, services, and facilities, and to solicit input from seniors in the community. 4.5 SUMMARY OF DETERMINATIONS DETERMINATION 4-1: PRESENT AND PLANNED LAND USE No significant change in land uses within the District is anticipated over the next 20 years. While the County's Draft General Plan 2030 is still in the planning process, a land use alternative has been developed that could increase the potential buildout within the Town of Paradise's SOI by as many as 3,2.20 dwelling units. However, no change is land use has been adopted as of the writing of this document. DETERMINATION 4-2: PRESENT AND PROBABLE NEED FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES With Magalia/Paradise Pines, Concow, and Butte Creek Canyon already identified as underserved areas by the 2005 MSR, and all expected to experience varying degrees of population growth, it is recommended that the District consider the acquisition and development of new parkland and facilities in these areas a priority, along with improvements to the existing park in Concow. The District should watch population growth in the Yankee Hill area and solicit community input to see ifacquiring parkland there is warranted. A staff position should be added, or existing staff and volunteers should be dedicated, for the purpose of pursuing grants, donations, and other funding mechanisms for the acquisition and development of additional parkland and facilities. The Town of Paradise and the District should work together to develop a formal written agreement regarding their current and future overlapping boundaries and service areas. DETERMINATION 4-3: PRESENT CAPACITY OF FACILITIES The present capacity of District facilities within the Town of Paradise appears to be suff tient for the current population. As population growth occurs in the areas south of the Town over the next 20 years, additional parkland and facilities will be required to meet the anticipated increase in demand for services. The District does not currently have adequate developed parkland and facilities to serve the communities of Magalia/Paradise Pines, Butte Creek Canyon, and MUNICIPAL SERvicE REVTEw UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 51 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK D]STRICT Concow/Yankee Hill, all of which are anticipated to experience some degree of population growth. To provide adequate opportunities for the existing population, and to plan for future growth, additional parkland should be acquired and existing parkland improved. The District has plans for several properties for park creation that should be purchased. Presently, stafng for the District appears adequate. However, staff should be added as facilities are developed and parkland is acquired to provide maintenance, regular programming, and recreational services. Assessments or grant funding should continue to be sought and obtained to provide adequate funding for the acquisition and development of recreational facilities. DETERMINATION 4-4: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST It is recommended that the community of Stirling City be included in the Paradise Recreation and Park District's SOI for future annexation into the District. The District should continue to consider the needs of the growing population of senior citizens in the District when planning programs, services, and facilities, and to solicit input from seniors in the community. MumaPAL SERvicE Rcvmw UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 52 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DI$TRICT 5.0 RECOMIIMNDATXONS This section provides a summary of the 2005 MSR recommendations and this SOI Plan's recommendations for the District's SOI as based on the analysis in Section 4.0. 5.1 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REvIEw SOI/BOUNDARY RECOMMENDATION The District should consider detachment proceedings for Butte Creek Canyon if there is support among the majority of residents. The District should also consider Stirling City for annexation. The District should either establish a formal agreement with the Golden Feather Union Elementary School District to maintain the Concow Elementary School pool or investigate the feasibility of a benefit assessment district for the pool. Stirling City The District concurs with the MSR's assessment of Stirling City as an underserved area and agrees with the MSR's determination that the area should be annexed into PRPD's service boundaries. The small community is located due north of the District and isnot currently served by any of the Recreation and Park Districts in Butte County. The 2005 MSR noted that although Stirling City residents are outside the Paradise Tax Rate Area (TRA),they typically drive to Paradise for services. The MSR concluded that due to the"logistics and access to services, PRPD could provide services more efficiently to Stirling City." At a community meeting for the Butte County General Plan 2030 held in Stirling City in 2007, a "new public park with playground for kids"topped the list of the residents' Vision/Goals. Stirling City currently has one 20-acre park, Clotilde Merlo Park,which features three ponds, picnic areas,nature trails,and restrooms. Merlo Park is privately owned and maintained, and as such would not represent any additional responsibility for PRPD if the annexation takes place. Butte Creek Canyon The District disagrees with the determination regarding detaching Butte Creek Canyon from PRPD. The area was identified by the 2005 MSR as an underserved area that may be better served by Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD)due to its proximity to that district. MUNICIPAL SERv10E REv1Ew UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 53 FOR PARAD1sE RECREATION AND PARK D1smicT The MSR noted that residents of Butte Creek"have direct access to CARD and the Chico area via Centerville Road and Skyway,but must backtrack 12 miles to Paradise?' The Town of Paradise Community Development/Planning Director,who is also a PRPD Board member, believes there is community interest in having park facilities in the Canyon. The District Manager acknowledges that Canyon residents go into CARD for recreation opportunities such as ball leagues,but says they have not expressed dissatisfaction with the PRPD's service, and he believes they are not getting better service from CARD. He also reasons that interest in public park facilities there is limited,as past surveys of residents in Butte Creek Canyon indicated they are "not supportive" of park facilities within the Canyon. The results of the aforementioned survey conducted by the Butte Creek Canyon Advisory Committee indicated the need for"limited, locally managed recreation facilities in the area." It also recommended that the District: • Assist with maintenance of the Centerville School and Museum,and the Honey Run Covered Bridge • Consider acquiring property there in anticipation of future growth • Consider partnering with public land agencies to help provide all of the above The District's Master Plan makes no mention of complaints by Canyon residents or any desire on their part to detach from PRPD. The above list, in conjunction with the absence of any recommendations by the Advisory Committee,would indicate that area residents are interested in more,rather than less, involvement by the District. Concow Pool The PRPD District Manager does not agree with the 2005 MSR determination that a benefits assessment district should be created to finance deferred maintenance for the pool at the Concow Elementary School. Furthermore,he indicated that making maintenance of the pool into a multi- district enterprise would only produce further complications. He also said the District works with the Golden Feather Community Alliance to identify and deal with recreation concerns in the Concow/Yankee Hill community. MuNicim SERvicE REvmw UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PIAN 54 FORPARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 51 SOI PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS Contrary to the recommendation of the 2005 MSR, it is recommended that the Butte Creek Canyon area remain within PRPD at this time. In light of the maintenance work,funding,and support that PRPD has contributed in Butte Creek Canyon in the past, and in the absence of any dissatisfaction or complaints by the community's residents,there does not seem to be any incentive to detach the area from PRPD and annex it to the Chico Area Recreation District. Additionally,The SOI study concurs with District staff regarding the pool at Concow Elementary School and recommends that the District continue to work with the Golden Feather Community Alliance to develop a solution to fund the deferred maintenance. Stirling City and Highway 70 Area Based on the determinations for each of the four areas of analysis required for SOI updates, it is recommended that the community of Stirling City be included in the Paradise Recreation and Park District's Sphere of Influence (Figure 5-1). Figure 5-2 shows the proposed Stirling City area to be added to the PRPD's SOI. There are 253 parcels(totaling 1,551 acres)included in the Stirling City area proposed for inclusion in the SOI. Table 5-1 provides a breakdown of the improved and unimproved parcels in the area. TABLE 5-1:PARCELS AND ACREAGES CONTAINED IN PROPOSED INCLUSION OF STIRLING CITY AND HIGHWAY 70 AREAS UNIMPROVED IMPROVED TOTAL 0 PARCELS ACRES #PARCELS ACRES ACREAGE Stirling City 77 1,323 176 228 1,551 Highway 70 129 18,678 180 301 19,153* Area Totals 206 20,001 356 529 20,704* *Includes 174 acres of roadways Additionally,Feather River Recreation and Park District(FRRPD) staff, in their current efforts to update their Master Plan,have identified a portion of their District that they are recommending for detachment. The area comprises the entirety of FRRPD's lands Iocated north of State Highway 70 and is contiguous with all of PRPD's eastern boundary that lies north of State MUNICIPAL SERVICE REvIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT Sol PIAN 55 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK D1sTRICT Figure 5-1 hasset,-- }� 8 -'l= 1[tl Fgrr sE'Ran J' b IF ,fi 3rP r l i ■'� as�� .fir � ��r. •f%' r - / i4 7,�. ncow ^ T ' 70 Paradise Recreation&Park Dis t cl 3�.. 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(.SeJ.6.)a ds3r 7 lsA rJin7. c v ,:CA 039.3 CO approved boundariesered.finalProvided for general representational purpose only,and shAdE—V& F.=:tJJoi as�..aax s.:xr.1l..rr•;J,ildrVS.�_ er;;: Source:Butte LAFCO l Figure 5-2 s..Y..r....i..��r. l.t ■�7rY�Y k ..+F 1r F� �Jr�YC r " A� All .'� k�.lf Al� �a•4. W � �W LT • St-. �' �r2�2.1 'S� tit- t t4-' am cutlrllrk�City ! • Y ,'Xa-ter' f r� Y71S� rtyrCyh,Sc Legend ®ExistingParadise Recreation&Park District .rs ®Area for Inclusion in Sol fi+> t , =Highways a a h +, —Secondary Roads Parcel Boundaries Zoning Designations z. w Unclassified or Unknown ■Timber Mountain t • F Timber Preserve 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 Feet 3 < 'roposed A ,� "inclusion to PRPD - Stirling City Area V ` BUTTE CK ,AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION SerViCe area boundaries dlla s 1`�`�{cYF��ence boundaries are based on best available data, d51 S.wh A.h s, s „s c z Kleinschmlidt �..,.✓al,r,.CA�, .s raid provided fargerleral�epreSeftiiinatr:rpgse only,and should not be considered final TslepAepr;(730)857-Id37: CO approved boundaries `t r, gec suarrxawmrn Fa::r�aoJ.0.4837 ..KGfaarh.rd USA roiw:;.', Source:Butte L4FCd Highway 70. Its northern boundary corresponds with that of PRPD's,and its eastern boundary is coterminous with the Butte County line. Of the area's 309 parcels(19,153 acres), 129 are unimproved parcels,totaling 18,677.9 acres;and 180 are improved parcels,totaling 300.7 acres (the discrepancy in total acreage is due to road surface area). Figure 5-3 shows the proposed area (currently in the FRRPD's SOI)to be added to the PRPD's SOI. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion represents the largest pocket of development and residential development in the immediate vicinity of PRPD that is not located within a recreation and park district(Figure 5-2). The area's population of approximately 436 (including the community of Stirling City itself),has been projected to increase to approximately 561 by 2030. The area north of Highway 70 has an population of approximately 446. Population estimates for the two areas recommended for inclusion in the PRPD's SOI have been calculated using a variation of the methodology used for the overall District. The weighted calculation of the 2007 estimated census that was used for the District estimated population does not provide an accurate reflection of the unincorporated communities as the census blocks in that area of Butte County are so large. The methodology used to prepare population estimates for these areas used the Department of Finance estimate of 2.48 persons per household,multiplied by the number of improved parcels within the area of inclusion. Projections were based on the same methodology as used for the District estimates (Section 2.3.1). The results are provided in Table 5-2 below. TABLE 5-2:POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR THE STIRLING CITY AND HIGHWAY 70 AREAS POPULATION GROWTH ESTIMATE" 2007 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 Stirling City 436 451 476 503 531 561 Highway 70 Area 446 461 487 514 543 574 Total 882 912 963 1,017 1,074 1,135 Should the Stirling City and Highway 70 areas be included in the PRPD's SOI for future annexation into the District,these areas would likely need to be served by parklands within their individual communities,particularly Stirling City. The community of Stirling City is 14 Estimate based on growth rates from Butte County Association of Governments Butte Regional Population Growth Projections 2006-2030;and U.S.Census population estimates for 2007. MumciPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 58 Foil PARAD]sE RECREATION AND PARK DIsTR1cT r SS.... Figure 5-3 JT—,�`i� f 333Gs )F i i i ( Y, n>a ' 1 .mac UJBT A �N � J 1 ,q Pui L•I f i Legend �! f UlExisting Paradise Recreation&Park District 3=. Concow ,s ®Area for inclusion in SOI Highways Secondary Roads Parcel "res �- Boundaries Q - - Zoning Designations / Unclassified or Unknown Timber Mountain Timber Preserve AI!`r^ et T , roposd Area of Inchus � ' fa �X BUTTE LOCAL AGENCY prG�� ON ce area boundarses and sphere of intfuence boundaries are bash' �'lSte� is ••,�a ,�sRise.r■��a;;.,sr s.��..;c provided forgeneral representatfonaf purpose only,and shaufd,flttsyy�,.r r -tt .r. 4 rr( A+rnF esyb AY4937...-.; COapproved:6oUndaries °:ray, `, >, ',s yartw.rrlcs x (S3CJ.eJTe�937 .. Source:Butte LAFCO approximately 17 miles northeast of Paradise on Skyway. Based on location relative to PRPD, and the likelihood that most residents in the Stirling City area work, shop,and attend school in Paradise or the Magalia area,residents are close enough to PRPD facilities to participate in the District's recreational programming. The area north of Highway 70 recommended for inclusion is contiguous with PRPD's boundaries and area residents are already served by Crain Park and the Concow Pool. Consequently,PRPD's staff finds it reasonable to expand their District's boundaries to include this area. For the same reasons,this Plan concurs with PRPD's decision and recommends that the area being detached from FRRPD be included in PRPD's SOI for future annexation,pending application to L.AFCO by one or both Districts. Should PRPD and the residents of the both areas wish to annex into the District,the following table identifies parkland needs based on population of the communities and PRPD's current parkland standards. TABLE 5-3: 'FUTURE DEVELOPED PARKLAND NEEDS(ACRES PER 1000 RESIDENTS)FOR THE STIRLING CITY AND HIGHWAY 70 AREAS—)BASED ON ESTIMATED POPULATION GROWTH YEAR ESTIMATED POPULATION TOTAL PARKLAND TOTAL PARKLAND PROJECTIONS NEEDS ACRES DEFICIT 2010 912 4.6 —4.6 2015 963 4.8 --4.8 2020 1,017 5.1 —5.1 2025 1,074 5.4 —5.4 2030 1,135 5.7 —5.7 *Based on PRPD's slandard of 5 acres ofparkland per 1,000 residents MUNICIPAL SERVICE REvIEw UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 60 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 6.0 CONCLUSIONS Based on the conclusions reached in this Plan, it is recommended that the Sphere of Influence for the Paradise Recreation and Park District be expanded to the north to include the community of Stirling City. It is also recommended that the PRPD's Sphere of Influence be expanded to the east to include the area recommended by Feather River Recreation and Park District for detachment, as discussed in Section 5.2 (Figure 5-1). MUNICIPAL.SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SO]PLAN 61 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 7.0 CEQA Sphere of influence updates are subject to CEQA review and analysis. Because changes in the SOI for Paradise Recreation and Park District are recommended, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and is included as Appendix A. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 62 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 1 8.0 ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS BCAG Butte County Association of Governments CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CKH Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 CSA County Service Area LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission MSR Municipal Service Review RRPD Richvale Recreation and Park District SOI Sphere of Influence ANNEXATION The inclusion,attachment, or addition of a territory to a city of district. BOARD of DIRECTORS The legislative body or governing board of a district. CEQA The California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) is intended to inform governmental decision-makers and the public about potential environmental effects of a project, identify ways to reduce adverse impacts,offer alternatives to the project, and disclose to the public why a project was approved. CEQA applied to projects undertaken,funded,or requiring issuance of a permit by a public agency. GENERAL PLAN A document containing a statement of development policies including a diagram and text setting forth the objectives of the plan. The general plan must include certain state mandated elements related to land use, circulation,housing,conservation, open-space,noise, and safety. LAFCO A state mandated local agency that oversees boundary changes to cities and special districts,the formation of new agencies including incorporation of new cities, and the consolidation of existing agencies. The broad goals of the agency are to ensure the orderly formation of local government agencies,to preserve agricultural and open space lands, and to discourage urban sprawl. MUNicIPAL SERvicEREVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SO)PLAN 63 FOR PARADISE RECREATION ANA PARK DiSTRICF MUNICIPAL SERVICE A study designed to determine the adequacy of governmental REVIEW(MSR) services being provided in the region or sub-region. Performing service reviews for each city and special district within the county may be used by LAFCO,other governmental agencies, and the public to better understand and improve service conditions. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE A plan for the probable physical boundaries and service area of a (SOI) local agency, as determined by the LAFCO. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE In establishing a sphere of influence,.the Commission must DETERMINATIONS consider and prepare written determinations related to present and planned land uses,need and capacity of public facilities,and existence of social and economic communities of interest. ZONING The primary instrument for implementing the general plan. Zoning divides a community into districts or"zones"that specify the permitted/prohibited land uses. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 64 FOR PARADISE RECREATION AND PARK DIsmcr 9.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY Butte County.2000.Butte County General Plan.(Land Use Element,2000;Recreation Element, 1971.) Adopted March 15, 1977. 2000.Butte County Zoning Ordinance. 2007.Butte County General Plan 2030. Setting and Trends Report-Public Draft. August 2,2007. Available at www.buttegenemlplan.net/products/SettingandTrends/ default.asp .2007.Butte County General Plan 2030. Community Meetings: Concow/Jarbo GapNankee Hill Community Meeting Summary.April 30,2007.Available at www.buttegeneralplan.net/ebinder/community/con_yh/default.asp .2007.Butte County General Plan 2030.Community Meetings: Stirling City Community Meeting Summary. June 11,2007.Available at www.buttegeneralplan.net/ebinder/community/Stirling/default.asp 2008. Butte County General Plan 2030.Alternatives Evaluation Report. Chapters 5 and 10-13.Prepared by Design, Community&Environment. March 13,2008. Available at www.buttegeneralplan.net/products/aer/ Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG).2006.Butte Regional Growth Projections 2006-2030.Available at www.bcag.org/documents/demographics/Pop_emp_projections/ Final Regional-Growth Projections.pdf Butte LAFCO. 1985.Paradise Area Sphere of Influence Study.Prepared by J.Laurence Mintier, Planning Consultant,and David Wade,David Wade and Associates. March 1985. 2004. Operations Manual,Policies and Procedures.Revised December 2,2004. 2005.Municipal Service Review:Recreation&Park Services.Prepared by Cotton/Bridges/Associates. September 1,2005. Paradise Recreation &Park District.2001.Master Plan 2002-2016.Prepared by Foothill Associates.December 2001,with revisions through August 2007. State of California.2008.Department of Finance.E-1: Population Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State with Annual Percent Change-January 1,2007 and 2008. May 2008. Available at www.dofca.gov/research/demographic/reports/estimates/e-1_2006- 07/documents/E-1 table.xl s 2003. Local Agency Formation Commission Municipal Service Review Guidelines. Governor's Office of Planning and Research.August 2003. MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW UPDATE ANA DRAFT S01 PLAN 65 FOR PARADISE RECREAT]ON AND PARK DISTRICT Stirling City.2008. Stirling City website.www.stirlingcity.info/index.html Town of Paradise. 1994.Town of Paradise 1994 General Plan.Volume 1:Policy Document.As amended through October 2006.Town of Paradise Community Development Department, Quad Consultants. . 1994.Town of Paradise 1994 General Plan.Volume 111:Environmental Setting Document.As amended through September 1998. Town of Paradise Community Development Department, Quad Consultants. .2007. Town of Paradise Municipal Service Review.Prepared by Quad Knopf. August 2007.Available at bttp://www.buttelafco.org/index.php/documents/cat view/3- municipal-service-reviews/8-final-msr-town-of-paradise Personal communications with Mike Trinca,District Manager,Paradise Recreation and Park District.August 14 and November 5,2008;January 20 and 22,2009. Personal communication with Al McGreehan,Community Development/Planning Director, Town of Paradise.August 14,2008. MumciPAL SERV ICE RI=vtEw UPDATE AND DRAFT SOI PLAN 66 FOR PARADISE RECREATm AND PARK DISTRICT .i :APPErOI&A NZ At DEGLARATYQN i _.. .. , . .. , . .. _ . _ t 7'- _ _ { t, r .. _ ' _ � 4 r' - N 5. - - � :'. _ � � + _ - f., .. _ - _ '. Draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration Paradise Recreation and Park District SOI Plan Butte County, CA Lead Agency: Butte Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) 9453 Downer Street, Suite C Oroville, CA 9596549501 530-538-7784 Contact: Stephen Lucas, Executive Officer Prepared By: Kleinschmidt Associates 251 South Auburn Street, Suite C Grass Valley, CA 95945 530-477-8808 March 2009 Initial Study Introduction SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE Butte LAFCO is in the process of updating the Sphere of Influence(SOI)for the Paradise Recreation and Park District(PRPD or District). Sphere of Influence updates are subject to CEQA review,and because the SOI study for PRPD recommends changes to the District's SOI to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City to the north of the District sphere,a proposed Negative Declaration has been prepared. 1.2 PROJECT LOCATION The project consists of the Paradise Recreation and Park District and areas to the north,including Stirling City_ The PRPD is located in north-central Butte County,with all but small portions of it lying between the parallel stretches of Highway 32 and Highway 70.The District's western boundary is contiguous in part with the City of Chico's eastern boundary. The District consists of approximately 106,096 acres(165 square miles)and serves a population of approximately 41,200. It encompasses the Town of Paradise,the Butte Creek Canyon area,and the unincorporated communities of Magalia/Paradise Pines,Concow,and Yankee Hill. It also includes portions of four school districts:Chico Unified School District,Paradise Unified School District,Golden Feather Union Elementary School District,and Oroville Union High School District. 1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The primary purpose of the project is to bring the PRPD Sphere of Influence Plan into conformation with California law and with policy requirements of the Butte Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). The Cortese/Knox/Hertzberg Act requires LAFCO to adopt an SOI for each city and district and to review and update each plan as appropriate every five years. Before LAFCO can update or adopt an SOI,it is required to complete a Municipal Service Review (MSR),which is a report that analyzes and makes written determinations on six topic areas,including infrastructure,population growth,financing,government structure alternatives, and accountability. The Commission adopted an MSR for Recreation and Service Providers in Butte County in 2005. The MSR provides the informational foundation for the sphere updates.The 2005 MSR chapter for PRPD has been updated and is included as Section 3.1 of the SOI Study,and it will be re-adopted as a part of the SOI Plan process. Paradise Recreation and Paris District Sol Pian -initial Study Page?of 20 Initial Study Introduction The Draft Sphere Plan proposed expanding the sphere of PRPD to include two areas: One consisting of the unincorporated community of Stirling City just north of the District,and the other located north of Highway 70 and east of the District,near Concow. The Stirling City area that is recommended for inclusion is located north of the District and is not within the boundaries or sphere of influence of any recreation and park district.The area has a population of approximately 436 and includes the community of Stirling City itself,which is completely surrounded by land zoned as Timber Preserve. This area consists of 253 parcels containing of 1,551 acres. Of these,77 are unimproved parcels, totaling 1,323 acres. The other area recommended for inclusion in the District's SOI consists of the land located north of State Highway 70 that is currently within Feather River Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD) boundaries and SOI, FRRPD staff,in their current efforts to update their Master Plan,have recommended that portion of their District for detachment. The area is contiguous with all of Paradise Recreation and Park District's eastern boundary that lies north of State Highway 70. Its northern boundary corresponds with that of PRPD's,and its eastern boundary is coterminous with the Butte County line. Of the area's 309 parcels(19,153 acres), 129 are unimproved parcels,totaling 18,678 acres;and 180 are improved parcels,totaling 301 acres(the discrepancy in total acreage is due to road surface area). 1.4 INTENDED USES OF THIS DOCUMENT This Initial Study is intended to identify potential impacts resulting from the expansion of the PRPD's existing SOI to include the Stirling City area. SOT Updates are subject to environmental review under CEQA. 9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING Paradise Recreation and Park District is located in north-central Butte County,with all but small portions of it lying between the parallel stretches of Highway 32 and Highway 70.The District's western boundary is contiguous in part with the City of Chico's eastem boundary. The District consists of approximately 106;096 acres(165 square miles)and serves a population of approximately 41,200. It encompasses the Town of Paradise,the Butte Creek Canyon area,and the unincorporated communities of Magalia/Paradise Pines,Concow, and Yankee Hill. It also includes portions of four school districts:Chico Unified School District,Paradise Unified School District,Golden Feather Union Elementary School District, and OrovilIe Union High School District. Stirling City is an unincorporated community of approximately 300 residents located outside of the current District Paradise Recreation and Park District Sol Plan -Initial Study Page 2 of 2O Initial Study Introduction boundaries and SOI to the northwest of the upper portion of the District. Stirling City is surrounded by Timber Preserve designated lands. 1.6 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST �nwronlnen Factory ft Coeticf result ira.x i� fentfalCjl Signtfcarit lrttpatt 'za The environmental factors listed below are not checked because the proposed project would not result in a "potentially significant impact"as indicated by the preceding checklist and supported by substantial evidence provided in this document. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology/Soils ❑ Hazards&Hazardous Materials ❑ HydroIogy/Water Quality ❑ Land Use/Planning ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population/Housing ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation/Traffic ❑ Utilities/Services Systems ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance Paradise Recreation and Park District Sol Plan -Initial Study Page 3 of 20 Initial study SECTION 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Mm a ��-y�-ya�3frP��i r •�.�.� '� ,«" yr tY cawr'f'�4�-`',y. 1 ME1 rlith�-"Wpk r '[ ,�'[�, L r�;,t'ty'+.�.art s f�.K.�i-".^ .r�-._:rx'.. ,,•.^ctt- �a ice.. C. �-`r:x,x<<ci.?'1a4.,•?aiu`i �....w.Yv a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic 1:1 ❑ El IK vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including,but not limited to,trees,rock ❑ ❑ ❑ outcroppings,and historic building within a state scenic highway? _..--"..... ............ c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its ❑ ❑ ❑ surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime ❑ ❑ ❑ views in the area? a-d) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 552 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No development will result from the adoption of the sphere update and no impacts to aesthetics will occur. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with aesthetics are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would}be required. "�'•�� .� - ..,..e,- '�w�y�xC�i'l�Chs f'� 4-y,.Y 4�1'�6�,j'��3l%r wy�•'f�l�y�?�7 h r�9�'4�L"�!x"asY'it 3^y'kly�.�c�� 1 a) Convert Prime Farmland,Unique Farmland,or Farmland of Statewide Importance(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the 11 ❑ ElFarmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency,to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural - ❑ ❑ - ❑ ID use,or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,due to their location or ❑ ❑ ❑ nature,could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Paradise Recreation and Park District SO]Plan - Initial Study Page 5 of 20 Initial Study a-c) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres_ Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with agriculture are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required Im'M .� a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the ❑ ❑ ❑ applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air ❑ ❑ ❑ quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality ❑ ❑ ❑ standard(including releasing emissions,which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial ❑ ❑ ❑ pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a ❑ ❑ ❑ 10 substantial number of people? a-e) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling I,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with air quality are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required. Paradise Recreation and Park District SDI Plan — Initial Study Page 6 of 20 Initial study - n+: ".,�' 's`. 'tr7'- - � n++.ri.^F'., z. +'�'4?�•'3:�'FGL'-' �V:fF�� - rte' !',j. _,,. Y"�..+"s .� ':,•.'4i' "" �4 a) Have a substantial adverse effect,either directly or through habitat modifications,on any species identified as a candidate,sensitive,or special status species in local or regional plans,policies, ❑ ❑ ❑ or regulations,or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,policies, ❑ ❑ ❑ and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(including,but not limited El El Elto,marsh,vernal pool,coastal,etc.)through direct removal,filling,hydrological interruption,or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or ❑ ❑ ❑ migratory wildlife corridors,or impede the use of wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources,such as a tree ❑ ❑ ❑ preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,Natural Community El ❑ ElConservation Plan,or other approved local, regional,or state habitat conservation plan? a-f)'The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with biological resources are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required 5 Cultural.Resotjtces Wnuld tiieproject `. - a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined ❑ ❑ [] in§15064.5? Paradise Recreation and Park District SOI Plan — Initial Study Page 7 of 20 Initial Study b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the _..... significance of an archaeological resource ❑ ❑ ❑ pursuant to§I5064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains,including those ❑ ❑ ❑ interred outside of formal cemeteries? a-d) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOl Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. However,because the district is a recreation service provider, No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with cultural resources are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required. �7''.,�e�C?: 7 rk;),:eiS.•d;.�' �. 7"yd� rte^{,ti�iz�f�be-'�- nn ys.. r l•tn'�,�j�,'.cr�,,�, �-.n;1,'`r. a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects,including the risk of loss,injury or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,as delineated on the most recent Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area ❑ ❑ ❑ or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ -—❑ ❑ iii) Seismic-related ground failure,including ❑ ❑ ❑ liquefaction? iv) Landslides? ❑ ❑_ -- ❑ b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the Ioss of ❑ ❑ ❑ topsoil? Y c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable,or that would become unstable as a result of the project and potentially result in on- ❑ ❑ ❑ or off-site landslide,lateral spreading, subsidence,liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil,as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code ❑ ❑ ❑ ED (1994),creating substantial risks to life or property? Paradise Recreation and Pant District Sol Plan -- Initial Study Page 8 of 20 Initial Study e) Have soils incapable of adequately,supporting the use of septic tanks or alternatie wastewater El 11 1-1disposal systems where sewers are not available ED for the disposal of wastewater? a-e) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI PIan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with geology and soils are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would he required R. WNW _ -- z v �� S p r a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport,use, ❑ ❑ ❑ or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the ❑ ❑ ❑ likely release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,substances,or ❑ ❑ ❑ waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located within one-quarter mile of a facility that might reasonably be anticipated to emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ❑ ❑ ❑ ED acutely hazardous materials,substances or waste? e) Be located on a site of a current or former hazardous waste disposal site or solid waste disposal site unless wastes have been removed from the former disposal site;or 2)that could release a hazardous substance as identified by F1 El Elthe State Department of Health Services in a current list adopted pursuant to Section 25356 for removal or remedial action pursuant to Chapter 6.8 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code? f) Be located on land that is,or can be made, sufficiently free of hazardous materials so as to ❑ ❑ ❑ be suitable for development and use as a school? Paradise Recreation and Park District SOI Plan — Initial Study Page 9 of 20 Initial Study g) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public ❑ ❑ ❑ use airport,would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? h) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project result in a safety ❑ ❑ ❑ hazard for people residing or working in the project area? i) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or ❑ ❑ ❑ emergency evacuation plan? j) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to ❑ ❑ ❑ urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? k) Be located within 1500 feet of (i)an above- ground water or fuel storage tank,or(ii)an easement of an above ground or underground ❑ ❑ ❑ pipeline that can pose a safety hazard to the proposed school? a-k) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion. No significant impacts associated with hazards and hazardous materials are anticipated from this project- Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required. 1 +-5� � S L'F 12 ri .�T G 1 4 T ,� F 'r• } ?L �'{C ��4��dbtog�rartd V3lhbls�4ua7� �, � f �, � L v°• 15.N V 1-dn 3 a �.`ham ls��'4.��;r� YM4} a) Violate any water quality standards or waste ❑ ❑ ❑ discharge requirements? _ b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level(e.g.,the production ❑ ❑ ❑ rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted? Paradise Recreation and Park District$01 Plan -- initial Study Page 10 of 20 ►nitibl Study c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of area,including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river,in a manner which ❑ ❑. IR would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river,or E] El Elsubstantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner,which would result in flooding on-or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide ❑ ❑ ❑ ED substantial additional sources of polluted runoff f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ❑ ❑ ❑ El g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a'federal Flood Hazard El El ElBoundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other ED flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures,which would impede or redirect ❑ ❑ ❑ flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,injury or death involving flooding, ❑ ❑ ❑ including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche,tsunami,or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ a j) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with hydrology and water quality are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required. ,��, f d�?se-Plartttirtg x a) Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ Paradise Recreation and Park District Sol Plan — initial Study page 11 of 20 Initial Study b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy,or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project(including,but not limited to the general plan,specific plan,local ❑ ❑ ❑ coastal program,or zoning ordinance)adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural communities ❑ ❑ ❑ conservation plan? a-c) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(I~RRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or S01-will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts_ No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the-sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with land use planning are anticipated from this project- Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required ,�'� �E,SF��r�''�2e:.�,. �.,.�ui � ...�:�•.,I�s i.,�S;:c,.x�' y,3,"� .C'�*`E3_ #�'�-�•,5��-'t KA.4�''��,,d'�•-.f a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the ❑ ❑ ❑ region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally- important mineral resource recovery site ❑ ❑ ❑ delineated on a local general plan,specific plan or other land use plan? a-b) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SO]to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with mineral resources are anticipated from this project- Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required. h 3'auld,the project result'irt k a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the ❑ ❑ ❑ IQ local general plan or noise ordinance,or applicable standards of other agencies? Paradise Recreation and Park District Sol Plan — Initial Study Page 12 of 20 Initial Study b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne ❑ ❑ ❑ noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels ❑ ❑ ❑ existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity ❑ ❑ ❑ above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public ❑ ❑ ❑ use airport,would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project expose people ❑ ❑ ❑ residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? a-f) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's WRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with noise are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required �y• ,E�cli�i3fM�`'v,ir„f "C�` �'i sv�}�S„��`�,' � '�+3£r�"+, `t: n, n ;-. ,��. y;��"e �'�sl-.F;�y,�r a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly(e.g.,by proposing new homes El El Eland businesses)or indirectly(e.g,through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,necessitating the construction of ❑ ❑ ❑ replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people necessitating the construction of replacement ❑ ❑ ❑ housing elsewhere? Paradise Recreation and Park District SOI Plan -- initial Study Page 13 of 20 milial Study a-c) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with population and housing are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required. ."`- ?" a"5�4-51�r��ib�`rrc. � a•� w?n 3^['� rY _._, �.c` "5'r3rY -Tri Y''7 � � 1"LIN �. ^�•a5•�'�'T�� t- �-�.,y_ � �F i a �a.r �-. m r,y.;,, � hh z �'}., la✓- {r�'+v'k-'-r G.F' � . 6 lirz� slu�idrFtdue��e� sica��.�c ��ocuue'a(.�,rt�t�i�, � �� cF�``'�' ��jfir, tai. " �tY } •ty'•�. �: r i.t xK� h°y�i _ y � y �Yx� c 1' f`: .4...t.- P.i.•�.fie. t�.'M.�.s.P+ih W a) Fire Protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Police Protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ C) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Parks? ❑ ❑ ® Ele) Other public facilities? El " ❑~ ❑ Paradise Recreation and Par*District SOI Plan -- Initial Study Page 14 of 20 Initial Study a-d) The,project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Pgtkbi�ni -$it :,: i#iy sce (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the:li i iidan o tliei�rict �t6aide the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway Ili to the 5oi tli ast of the:: District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recd mens for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master PIan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOT will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. d) The unincorporated community of Stirling City consists of approximately 300 residents. The area recommended for inclusion in the SOI consists of 253 parcels,totaling 1,551 acres,and has a population of approximately 426. The increase in population is not significant enough to trigger additional parkland requirements associated with the District's parkland standards at this time. However,with the inclusion of Stirling City into the PRPD SOT,eventual plans for District facilities and programming should be offered to those residents. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include an area north of Highway 70. consisting of 309 parcels and totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. FRRPD currently does not offer or provide any services or facilities in this area and population within the area is very rural in nature. PRPD does coordinate with Golden Feather Union Elementary School to provide swimming pool services in the Concow area,which is relatively close to the area proposed for inclusion in the SOI. Because there are currently no facilities planned in either area,it is impossible to determine what level of environmental impact may occur. Subsequent environmental review for development of future projects will be necessary as specifies are identified. Conclusion: Impacts associated with public services are anticipated to be less than significant. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required .�. _i -�[,,,q♦ �f STM �3. �.s �,_ trk:oc[ypg r z•. Yz;Zx,,.!", s -,_ x<-. J- - y� F — .O bi - a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial ❑ ❑ ® ❑ physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of ❑ ❑ ® ❑ recreational facilities,which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Paradise Recreation and Park District SOI Plan - Initial Study Page 15 of 20 Initial Study a-b) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. The unincorporated community of Stirling City consists of approximately 300 residents. The area recommended for inclusion in the SOI consists of 253 parcels,totaling 1,551 acres,and has a population of approximately 426. The increase in population is not significant enough to trigger additional parkland requirements associated with the District's parkland standards at this time. However,with the inclusion of Stirling City into the PRPD SOI,eventual plans for District facilities and programming should be offered to those residents. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include an area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels and totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. FRRPD currently does not offer or provide any services or facilities in this area and population within the area is : very rural in nature. PRPD does coordinate with Golden Feather Union Elementary School to provide swimming pool services in the Concow area,which is relatively close to the area proposed for inclusion in the SOI. Because there are currently no facilities planned in either area,it is impossible to determine what level of environmental impact may occur. Subsequent environmental review for development of future projects will be necessary as specifics are identified. Conclusion: Impacts to recreation facilities and needs are anticipated to be less than significant. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required sF �� Z1O '��.lYl �1� �"4�4-�Y` t�5�^�;z��G�.4 YtF n1 �y'+� � } '•4�' � �4 fit- -�� Tr�`.M...:i: v.lG .--S tiL.. ..Tg^. .cS Y�_ � � 'J"tit•. a) Cause an increase in traffic,which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system(i.e.,result in a. ❑ ❑ ❑ substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips,the volume to capacity ratio on roads,or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed,either individually or cumulatively,a level of service standard established by the ❑ El ❑ county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Conflict with adopted policies,plans,or programs supporting alternative transportation ❑ ❑ ❑ (e.g.,bus turnouts,bicycle racks)? Paradise Recreation and Park District SOI Plan - Initial Study Page 16 of 20 lnitlal Study d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature(e.g.,sharp curves or dangerous ❑ ❑ ❑ intersections)or incompatible uses(e.g.,farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ ❑ f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ ❑ ❑ a-f) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOT to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant Impacts associated with transportation/traffic are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required ��' , w 1•"1'✓"C r�y''?'?�r "�»�, �._ .h`��£�y .��,+'. a. .ski u vi?r±• O. '• _ ��F 4ryi^�', ..+i�N ^ �x,St �i't��'_.+r'}��'7.S SA�'iS�'a'rp? Y"+K3�, a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control ❑, ❑ ❑ Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the construction ❑ ❑ ❑ of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of. ❑ ❑ ❑ existing facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and ❑ ❑ ❑ resources,or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater m treatment provider,which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve ❑ ❑ ❑ the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? fl Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted - - capacity to accommodate the project's solid ❑ ❑ ❑ waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal,state,and local statutes ❑ ❑ Eland regulations related to solid waste? Paradise Recreation and Park District Sol Plan - Initial Study Page 17 of 20 Initial Study a-g) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the,SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's(FRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft MasterPlan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOI will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts. No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Conclusion: No significant impacts associated with utilities and service systems are anticipated from this project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required, a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a ❑ ❑ plant or animal community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal,or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory?. b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited,but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project ❑ ❑ are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,the effects of other current projects,and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Does.the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on ❑ ❑ ❑ human beings,either directly or indirectly? a-e) The project consists of the update of the Paradise Recreation and Park District Sphere of Influence (SOI). The sphere update includes plans for potential expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the unincorporated community of Stirling City and an area north of Highway 70 to the southeast of the District,consisting of a total of 562 parcels containing 20,074 acres. The Stirling City area recommended for inclusion contains 253 parcels totaling 1,551 acres. Additionally,the SOI Plan recommends expanding the SOI to include the area north of Highway 70 consisting of 309 parcels totaling 19,153 acres that are currently in Feather Recreation and Park District's TRRPD)boundaries and recommended in FRRPD's Draft Master Plan for detachment. Any change in boundaries or SOT will require application to LAFCO by either or both Districts- No change in land use or increase in development will result from the adoption of the sphere update. Paradise Recreation and Park District SOI Plan - Initial Study Page 18 of 20 Initial Study On the basis of this initial evaluation: ® I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the-environment,and a Negative Declarations will be prepared. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent.A Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,and an Environmental Impact Report is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a"potentially significant impact"or"potentially significant unless mitigated"impact on the environment,but at least one effect 1)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measure based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets.An Environmental Impact Report is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects(a)have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards,and(b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project,nothing further is required. Signed Date Paradise Recreation and Park District SOI Plan - Initial Study Page 19 020 Initial Study SECTION 3 REFERENCES 1. Town of Paradise General Plan 2. Town of Paradise General Plan Land Use Designation.Maps 3. Town of Paradise Zoning Code 4. County of Butte General Plan 5. County of Butte General Plan Land Use Designation Maps 6. Paradise Recreation and Park District Master Plan 2002-2016 7. 2005 Municipal Service Review of Recreation and Park Service Providers in Butte County 8. Draft Feather River Recreation and Park District Master Plan. 2008. Paradise Recreation and Park District S01 Plan — Initial Study Page 20 of 20