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HomeMy WebLinkAbout18 LAFCO Sphere of Influance PlanAgenda • TRUCKE E DONN ER Pudic Utility District WORKSHOP To: Board of Directors From: Michael D. Holley Date: June 01, 2011 Subject: Discussion Regarding the Draft LAFCo Sphere of Influence Plan Update 1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD The Board needs to be aware of Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) matters. 2. HISTORY At the May 19, 2011 LAFCo special meeting, the discussion involved the preliminary Draft of the Electrical Services Municipal Service Review (MSR) and Sphere of Influence (SOI) for the District. The Electric Department has not had a MSR in the past. The Water Department's services were included in the review of the Eastern County Water Services MSR, which was completed and approved in 2005. LAFCo is responsible for determining boundaries of municipal service providers. LAFCo operates under the Cortese -Knox -Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act (CKH). The mandate includes discouraging urban sprawl, the preservation of prime agricultural land and open space, assuring efficient local government services and encouraging orderly growth and development of local agencies. The tools that allow LAFCos to accomplish these goals are the MSR, the sphere of influence and the ability to change the organization of a municipal agency. In order to establish the sphere of influence, LAFCo is required to make determinations with respect to the following: present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open space lands; present and probable need for public facilities and services; present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services provided by the agency; and the social or economic communities of interest. 3. NEW INFORMATION The District received a Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update for the Truckee Donner PUD in May 2011 (Attachment 1). The District responded at the May 19th LAFCo Special Meeting held at Truckee Sanitation Agency Board Chamber. District council gave testimony at the workshop and the District's President Bender was in attendance as a representative of the LAFCo board. The main complaints of the draft SOI is that the report is of substandard quality, the District feels that the report is incomplete and does not comply with State Law and LAFCo guidelines. Additionally, the document contains misleading information and has unsubstantiated conclusions. As a result of District counsel's response, LAFCo commission agreed to continue the workshop on the Preliminary Draft to the July 21, 2011 scheduled meeting. This will allow the District time to provide LAFCo staff with a proposal with the preferred sphere boundary. The information provided by the District will be distributed along with the Preliminary Draft to the several affected agencies. On May 26th, the General Manager met with SR Jones, Executive Officer of LAFCo and Elliot Mulberg, LAFCo's consultant to discuss the District's concerns. This meeting went well and both sides came away with a better understanding of the others concerns and intents. 4. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this workshop item. 5. RECOMMENDATION Receive this report and provide comments to staff. Michael D. Holley General Manager Attachment 1 Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Agenda for a Special Meeting May 19, 2011 ... 10:00 a.m. Truckee Sanitary District —Board Chamber 12304 Joerger Drive, Truckee, CA I NOTE DIFFERENT TIME AND PLACE FOR THIS SPECIAL MEETING I The Cononission may take action upon any item listed on the agenda at any tune during the meeting. Scheduled items will normally be heard at the tune noted, but the Commission may interrupt or defer discussion in order to deal with other matters. Agenda materials submitted for the Commission's attention at least 72 hours before the meeting are available for review at the LAFCo office and are posted online, accessible via link from the LAFCo website <nnclafcacom>. Video conferencing will not be available for this meeting. 1. Call to Order/Flag Salute 2. Roll Call Commissioners Richard Anderson (Cities) Jeff Bender (Districts) Kurt Grundel (Districts) Paul Norsell (Public) Ted Owens (County) Lisa Swarthout (Cities) Hank Weston (County), Chair 3. Public Comment Alternates Ed Beckenbach (Districts). Nate Beason (County) Robert Bergman (Cities) Josh Susman (Public) Staff SR Jones, Executive Officer Scott Browne, Legal Counsel Katherine E. Hudson, Clerk to the Commission This is the time for the public to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Testimony related to an item on the agenda should be presented at the time that item is considered. 4. Consent Calendar 4.1. Minutes of March 17, 2011 19 4.2. Third Quarter 2010-2011 Budget Status 5. Public Hearing 5.1. LAFCo Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Work Program and Budget 10: 00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible The Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed LAFCo Work Program and Budget for 2011-2012. After considering testimony from members of the public and others, the Commission may adopt the final budget and work program as proposed or as amended. 6. Business/Action 6.1. Workshop - Sphere of Influence Update for the Truckee -Donner Public Utility District 12 The Commission will review a preliminary draft Electrical Service Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for the Truckee -Donner Public Utility District to determine if it is suitable for release as a public review draft. Formal adoption of the document will not take place at this meeting; instead, the 2 Commission will provide direction to staff regarding preparation of the environmental analysis and the final draft of the document. A formal public hearing to adopt the Sphere Update will be scheduled for a later date in Truckee. 7. Announcements (Informational Items Only) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, Commission and staff members may make brief announcements or report on activities. Commission members may also provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Commission at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. 8. Executive Officer's Monthly Report 9. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov't. Code Section 54956.9 subdivision (a), a meeting will be held with Counsel to discuss on -going litigation: Drew (2) v. Nevada LAFCo. California Court of Appeal 3rd District. Public Comment Members of the public may address the Commission on items not appearing on the agenda, as well as any item that does appear on the agenda, subject to the following restrictions: • Items not appearing on the agenda must be of interest to the public and within the Commission's subject matter jurisdiction. • No action shall be taken on items not appearing on the agenda unless otherwise authorized by Government Code Section 54954.2 (known as the Brown Act or California Open Meeting Law) • The total amount of time allotted for receiving public comment may be limited to 15 minutes. • Any individual's testimony may be limited to 5 minutes. Time to address the Commission will be allocated on the basis of the number of requests received. Public Hearings All members of the public may address the Commission on any item appearing on the agenda as a Public Hearing. The Commission may limit any person's input to five minutes. A person may provide a written statement in lieu of or to supplement any oral statement made during a public hearing. Accessibility An interpreter for the hearing -impaired may be made available upon request to the Executive Officer 72 hours before a meeting. The location of this meeting is wheelchair accessible. Disclosure and Disqualification Requirements A LAFCo Commissioner must disqualify herself or himself from voting on an application involving an "entitlement for use" (such as an annexation or sphere amendment) if the Commissioner has received, within the last twelve months, $250 or more in campaign contributions from the applicant, any financially interested person who actively supports or opposes an application, or an agent (such as an attorney, engineer, or planning consultant) representing the applicant or an interested party. The law (Government Code Section 84308) also requires any applicant or other participant in a LAFCo proceeding to disclose the contribution amount and name of the recipient Commissioner on the official record of the proceeding. This can be done in advance (in writing) or at the beginning of the hearing either orally or in writing. The law also prohibits an applicant or other participant from making a contribution of $250 or more to a LAFCO Com- missioner while a proceeding is pending or for three months afterward. Any person or group that contributes or expends $1,000 or more in support of or in opposition to a proposal before Nevada LAFCo, during either the application and hearing stage or the protest hearing stage, must disclose such contributions and expenditures through the County Elections Office, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959. LAFCo Office Located at: 950 Maidu Avenue ... Nevada City, California 95959 Telephone: 530-265-7180 ... Toll Free: 888-846-7180 ... Fax: 530-265-9862 6.1 Business/Action Truckee Donner PUD SOI Nevada Local Agency Formation Commission 950 Maidu Avenue ' Nevada City, CA 95959 Phone 530 265-7180 or 888-846-7180 ... Fax 530 265-9862 Date: May 19, 2011 To: LAFCo Commissioners From: SR Jones, Executive Officer Subject: Truckee Donner Public Utility District Sphere of Influence Update — Informational Workshop Summary At this workshop, the Commission is asked to review a preliminary draft of the Municipal Service Review for Electrical Services and Sphere of Influence Update for the Truckee Donner Public Utility District (Attachment 1) and provide staff with comments and direction. With the Commission's authorization, the document will be circulated for agency and public review, and a public hearing for adoption will be scheduled in July in the Town of Truckee. The document has been prepared by consultant Elliot Mulberg of Michael Brandman and Associates. The materials provided with this report include a bound copy of the draft Truckee Donner PUD Electrical Services MSR and Sphere Plan Update. Mr. Mulberg will make a brief presentation to the Commission. At this time, the Commission is requested to provide feedback on the documentation and the proposed sphere boundaries, so that the analysis and environmental review may be completed. Bac round• The Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) provides electrical service and domestic water to the larger Truckee community, including most of the territory within the Town boundaries and a portion of the Martis Valley in Placer County. The District serves 12,500 water customers and provides electrical service to approximately 13,000 customers. In 2000, the District applied to LAFCo for authorization to provide telecommunications services; the Commission approved the application, including a condition that the District begin providing the service within five years. Later, the deadline was extended to August 19, 2010. The District has since indicated it does not intend to provide telecommunications services at this time, and LAFCo's authorization has therefore lapsed. The Commission originally adopted a sphere of influence for Truckee Donner PUD in 1983. In 1998, the Commission updated the Nevada County portion of the District's sphere; at the request of Placer County, the Commission deferred action on the Placer County portion while the Martis Valley Community Plan was under consideration. In 2005, Nevada LAFCo completed a Municipal Service Review of water services for Eastern Nevada County. This report focused primarily on Truckee Donner PUD, although it also discussed the services and service areas of the Placer County Water Agency (a Placer countywide agency) and Northstar Community Services District (which provides water, wastewater collection, fire protection and road maintenance to the Northstar area in Placer County). The current draft TDPUD Sphere Plan includes updates to the determinations adopted in the Eastern County Water MSR. The consultant has also prepared a draft Municipal Service Review of electrical service provision in eastern Nevada County. As the Commission understands, before taking action on a sphere of influence the Commission must prepare a Municipal Service Review. Proposed determinations for the Electrical Services MSR are included in the document. Sphere Boundary Consistent with LAFCo's policy requirements, the consultant's recommendations include a sphere boundary for each of the District's two services (water and electrical) defining near -term and long- term annexation timeframes for each service. Thus, the District's near -term Water Service Sphere would include territory south of Interstate 80 within the northeast portion of the Town of Truckee's boundaries; the long-term Water Service Sphere would include territory east of the current District boundaries. Changes to the District's Electrical Service area require authorization from the Califor- nia Public Utilities Commission; therefore, the Electrical Service sphere would be coterminous with the District's existing electrical service area, except for an area south of Donner Lake which is owned by Union Pacific Railroad. (The affected parties have agreed that this portion of the railroad would most efficiently be served by TDPUD; it is possible that an annexation or out -of -agency service agreement may be needed.) It is also recommended that public lands located north of the Town of Truckee be designated as an "Area of Concern," along with areas west and east of the District's current boundaries. Most of the lands proposed for the water near -term and long-term spheres are designated by the Town or County General Plan for some form of residential development. Annexation Plans: The District has not indicated that it has plans to initiate specific annexations at this time. Process: At today's workshop, the consultant and LAFCo staff will respond to the Commission's questions on the draft. The Commission is asked to provide direction for preparation of the Public Review Draft, which would be formally circulated to the District and other affected agencies, as well as the public. LAFCo will act as the Lead Agency for environmental analysis, based on the Commission's direction regarding appropriate sphere of influence boundaries and policy issues. It is assumed that a supple- ment to the Town of Truckee General Plan EIR would be prepared for the TDPUD sphere update similar to that prepared for the Truckee Sanitary District sphere of influence. Following the circulation period, the Commission would take action on the Final Draft of the Electrical Service MSR and Sphere Update at a noticed public hearing held in the Town of Truckee. District Requests: The District's General Counsel, Mr. Steve Gross, has submitted a letter (Attachment 2) with numerous comments; the consultant has incorporated many of the informational corrections and some of the editorial recommendations; comments relative to policy issues (e.g., the appropriate sphere of influence boundary) would be addressed as directed by the Commission. The District also requested (and has received) the following documents relating to the consulting contract for this project: • Request for Proposal to perform the TDPUD SOI • TDPUD SOI scope of work • TDPUD SOI consultant contract 2 TDPUD SOI consultant billings to date [No billings have been received so far.] Mr. Gross has subsequently submitted a request (Attachment 3) for additional information regarding the preparation of environmental analysis for the TDPUD Sphere Plan Update and for copies of additional documents. This request has been referred to Legal Counsel Scott Browne for appropriate response. cc: Michael Holley, General Manager Steve Gross, TDPUD General Counsel Tony Lashbrook, Town Administrator Kris Berry, Placer LAFCo Executive Officer Tom Miller, Placer County CEO (via e-mail) Rick Haffey, Nevada County CEO (via e-mail) Robb Etnyre, Tahoe Donner Association (via e-mail) Maia Schneider, Tahoe Forest Hospital (via e-mail) Attachments 1 Preliminary Draft Truckee -Donner Electrical MSR and Sphere Update 2 May 6, 2011 letter from Mr. Steve Gross, TDPUD Counsel 3 May 11, 2011 letter from Mr. Steve Gross, TDPUD Counsel Preliminary DRAFT Sphere of Influence Plan Update Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Nevada County, California Prepared for: Nevada LAFCo 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, CA 95959 530.265.7180 Contact: S.R. Jones, Executive Officer Prepared by: Michael Brandman Associates 2000 " O" Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95811 916.447.1100 Contact/Author(s): Contact/Author(s): Elliot Mulberg E Mulberg & Associates P.O. Box 582931 Elk Grove, CA 95758 916.217.8393 Miehad Arandman Associates Report Date: May 10, 2011 Nevada LAFCo - Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ExecutiveSummary ............................................................................................................1 1.1 - Introduction........................................................................................................1 1.2 - District Profile.................................................................................................... 2 1.3 - Sphere of Influence Plan, Map, and Analysis.....................................................4 1.3.1 - Present and Planned Land Use..........................................................4 1.3.2 - Present and Probable Need for Services............................................4 1.3.3 - Present Capacity of Facilities.............................................................. 5 1.3.4 - Social and Economic Communities of Interest....................................6 1.4 - Recommendations.............................................................................................6 1.5 - Conclusions.......................................................................................................7 1.6 - CEQA................................................................................................................8 Section 2: Introduction.......................................................................................................9 2.1 - Local Agency Formation Commission................................................................9 2.2 - LAFCo Policies and Criteria for Sphere of Influence Plans................................9 2.3 - Municipal Service Reviews..............................................................................11 2.4 - Sphere of Influence Update Process...............................................................12 2.5 - California Environmental Quality Act...............................................................12 Section 3: District Profile..................................................................................................15 3.1 - Description and Setting...................................................................................15 3.2 - Sphere of Influence.........................................................................................16 3.3 - Population.......................................................................................................17 3.3.1 - Methodology.....................................................................................17 3.3.2 - Growth Rates and Projections...........................................................17 Section 4: Updates to Municipal Service Reviews..........................................................25 4.1 - Water Services................................................................................................ 25 4.1.1 - Growth, Population and Resource Availability Projections ................25 4.1.2 - Service Area.....................................................................................26 4.1.3 - Infrastructure Needs and Deficiencies...............................................27 4.1.4 - Facilities Sharing...............................................................................28 4.1.5 - Financing Constraints and Opportunities...........................................29 4.1.6 - Cost Avoidance Opportunities...........................................................30 4.1.7 - Opportunities for Rate Restructuring................................................. 31 4.1.8 - Evaluation of Management Efficiencies.............................................32 4.1.9 - Local Accountability and Governance/Government Structure Options........................................................................................... 33 4.2 - Electricity Utility Services.................................................................................34 4.2.1 - Growth and Population Projections................................................... 35 4.2.2 - Present and Planned Capacity of Public Facilities .............................36 4.2.3 - Financial Ability to Provide Services..................................................39 4.2.4 - Status and Opportunities for Shared Facilities...................................40 4.2.5 - Government Structure, Accountability, and Operational Efficiencies.....................................................................................41 4.2.6 - Other Matters Related to LAFCo Policies..........................................43 Section 5: Sphere of Influence Plan, Map, and Analysis................................................45 5.1 - Proposed Sphere of Influence Map and Annexation Plan................................45 Michael Brandman Associates P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Table of Contents LIST OF TABLES Table 1 District Timeline......................................................................................................15 Table 2: Population Housing Characteristics.......................................................................17 Table 3: Town of Truckee 2025 General Plan Buildout....................................................... 35 Table 4: Anticipated Energy Demand(GWh).......................................................................36 Table 5: Power Purchased and Power Sold........................................................................37 Table 6: System Outages 2005-2008.................................................................................38 Table 7: Budgeted Revenues and Expenses 2006-2011....................................................39 Table8: Electricity Rates.....................................................................................................40 Table 9: Departments and Staffing......................................................................................42 LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit 1: Regional Location Map........................................................................................19 Exhibit 2: District Boundary Map.........................................................................................21 Exhibit 3: Population and Population Projections 1990 to 2025...........................................23 Exhibit 4: Land Uses in the TDPUD Sphere........................................................................47 Exhibit 5: Recommended Sphere Boundary and Sphere Plan............................................55 Michael Brandman Associates v P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 SOl Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Introduction EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 - Introduction The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) is responsible for determining boundaries of municipal service providers. LAFCo operates under the Cortese -Knox -Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act (CKH) with the mandate of: • Discouraging urban sprawl • Preservation of prime agricultural land and open space • Assuring efficient local government services • Encouraging orderly growth and development of local agencies The tools that enable LAFCos to accomplish those goals are the Municipal Service Review (MSR), the sphere of influence, and the ability to change the organization of a municipal agency. The MSR provides data on services and the ability to provide services. This information is used to determine the sphere of influence that is defined as the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency. A change in organization, such as annexation must be consistent with the SOI. In order to establish the sphere of influence, LAFCo is required to make determinations with respect to the following: • Present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open space lands • Present and probable need for public facilities and services • Present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services provided by the agency • Social or economic communities of interest LAFCo also must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For the purposes of CEQA and the project of the Sphere Plan, LAFCo is the lead agency. According to CEQA, the lead agency must begin the environmental review with an Initial Study to determine if the Sphere Plan would have environmental impacts in any of the 18 areas of concern, which include climate change. The results of the Initial Study will determine whether a Negative Declaration, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, or an Environmental Impact Report is required. Alternatively, LAFCo may use an EIR that was completed by another agency for the same area. However, EIR's completed before March 2010 were not required to include a section on impacts to climate change. Using these documents would require LAFCO to provide a supplemental EIR that would address climate change. The sphere of influence also must be consistent with Nevada LAFCo policies. Those policies state that LAFCo will not include areas in the sphere of influence that are unlikely to require municipal Michael Brandman Associates P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts 2011-06-01 Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Introduction In addition, the District has addressed the new EPA arsenic thresholds. The District added arsenic removal systems on two wells to be sure all wells comply with the standard. The District must also comply with Assembly Bill 2572 (AB 2572), which requires water meters. To meet those requirements the District has adopted an aggressive 2-year plan to install meters at all connections and has an adopted a new rate structure. The MSR for electricity services is included in this document. The District's electric service territory is surrounded by Liberty Energy (formerly CALPECO and Sierra Pacific) service territory. Some of the key findings are as follows: • The District anticipates a growth rate of about 2-3 percent per year over the next 10 years and a 1 percent annual growth rate in its load over the next 10 years. • The District has an agreement with NV Energy to allow the District to transmit power it generates and purchases from Utah and other sources using the NV Energy transmission lines to the District. • The District has agreements to purchase sufficient power through 2017 and has several contracts to purchase power through 2028. • The system has a high degree of reliability. • The District approved a new rate structure in 2007. • The District has sufficient financial resources to provide services to any anticipated growth through its rate structure and through policies that require new growth to fund their infrastructure needs. • The District works cooperatively with NV Energy and other power agencies such as UAMPS, WAPA, NCPA, and Liberty Energy to provide service to its customers. • The TDPUD is governed by a five -member board of directors that is elected at large to 4-year staggered terms. The TDPUD holds meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and shown on cable TV and through a link to the internet. • Staffing is adequate to provide the necessary services. • The District communicates to ratepayers through its Board meetings, public outreach program, its conservation garden, website, a quarterly newsletter, and bill stuffers. The District may be requesting LAFCo for an annexation or an out -of -area service agreement in response to a request for electric service from the Union Pacific Railroad in the area south of Donner Lake. Michael Brandman Associates P:1Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01'•.SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Introduction sphere is also in the District's sphere. Development in that area would require additional water service from the District. In Placer County, Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) provides water to areas that are in the current sphere. Consequently, there is no present or probable need for District's water services in Placer County outside the District's boundaries. Electric Utility The District's electric service territory is surrounded by the service area of Liberty Energy which became the service provide effective January 1, 2011. The District has instituted an aggressive conservation program that has reduced demand so that the District anticipates an annual growth rate in its load of 1 percent over the next 10 years. Recently, the UPR has requested services for parcels south of Donner Lake. At the time the service provider NV Energy agreed that the District was better able to provide services to that area. When NV Energy sold the service territory to CALPECO, now Liberty Energy, the CPUC agreed to allow the District to serve that area. The area should now be considered for inclusion the electric utility service sphere of influence. This would enable to the District to apply for annexation from Nevada LAFCo or an out of agency service agreement from Placer LAFCo (generally, the affected county LAFCo acts on out -of -agency service agreements). 1.3.3 - Present Capacity of Facilities Water Estimated water demand for buildout of the region is 22,490 AFY. The total available water supply for TDPUD is 24,000 AFY, which represents less than 5 percent of the 484,000 AF available in the MVGB. The MVGB is recharged primarily by snowfall and snowmelt with an estimated annual recharge of 29,165 AFY. There is sufficient capacity to meet the water demands of anticipated growth areas. Electric Utility The TDPUD supplies electricity to the greater Truckee area, serving approximately 13,000 residential and commercial electrical customers in the Downtown, Gateway, Tahoe Donner, Donner Lake, Prosser, Sierra Meadows, Armstrong Tract, Meadow Park, Ponderosa Palisades, Grays Crossing, Old Greenwood, Olympic Heights, the Meadows, Martis Valley, and Glenshire neighborhoods. The TDPUD owns and operates approximately 133 miles of overhead and 82 miles of underground electrical distribution circuits. Power is provided through four electrical substations, 1 metering point, and 17 distribution circuits throughout Truckee. The District has an ownership interest in one source, but purchases most of its power from several sources. One of its main sources is the Utah Associated Municipal Power System (UAMPS). The District has an agreement with NV Energy to use its transmission system to transfer the power to the Michael Brandman Associates PABoard Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts,2011-06-01 %Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Introduction • Long -Term Sphere Water: The long-term sphere should include areas in that have been designated for development in the current sphere, areas within the Town limit where development may occur in the future and areas in the Town's long term sphere. Parcels satisfying these requirements include the parcel to the west of the District boundary along I- 80, which is in the Town's long term sphere. Another area to the north of Prosser Lake along SR 89 is included because it is contained in the current sphere and has been designated as PD, planned development, in the County's General Plan. A third area to the northeast is in the Town's long term sphere. It includes an area within the Town limits and east of Glenshire that has been considered for development previously as Tahoe Boca Estates and now Canyon Springs. The Town is processing an application but is waiting for the EIR to be completed; the schedule for development and the need for services is uncertain. • Long -Term Sphere Electric: Due to the economic downturn with the expectation of limited growth and the constraints on expansion of the electric utility service territory, no long term sphere is proposed at this time. • Areas of Concern: Since PCWA provides water to areas in Placer County and Liberty Energy provides electric utility services outside the proposed sphere of influence, the area of concern is limited to water services in portions of Nevada County that are within the 1998 sphere. The areas to the west and north are designated forestlands. It is unlikely that the area will be developed, but it may affect the District if the County were to entertain a development proposal. These areas are still close enough to the District so that any changes to land use would be of concern to the District. 1.5 - Conclusions The analyses presented in this study leads to the following conclusions: • The Municipal Service Review of water services for the District has concluded there is sufficient capacity for buildout of the area as specified in the 2025 General Plan for the Town of Truckee and the portion of the Martis Community Plan within District boundaries. District policy requires new growth to fund additional infrastructure needs. • The Municipal Service Review for electric services has concluded the District has sufficient capacity to accommodate growth within its service territory. District policy requires new growth to fund additional infrastructure needs. . With regard to the four determinations required by CKH: - Present and planned land use: The District boundaries include the Town of Truckee and most of the Town's sphere of influence. The Town's 2025 General Plan identifies land uses with the potential for 7,000 additional residential units that would require services of the District. Land use in the Town's sphere would provide for an area of planned development to the Michael Brandman Associates P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-011SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo - Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Introduction SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION 2.1 - Local Agency Formation Commission The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) was formed in 1963 to address the problems caused by explosive growth in the post -World War II era. To accommodate growth, the legislature had created many new local government agencies with irregular boundaries and overlapping jurisdictions. Also of concern was the rapid conversion of prime agricultural lands to urban uses. In 1959, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Sr. appointed the Commission on Metropolitan Area Problems to study and make recommendations on "misuse of land resources" and the complexity of local government jurisdictions. Recommendations from the Commission resulted in the formation of a Local Agency Formation Commission for each county in 1963. In 1965, the LAFCo legislation became the Knox -Nesbit Act; that year also saw passage of the District Reorganization Act (DRA), which gave LAFCo jurisdiction over special districts. The Municipal Organization Act (MORGA), adopted in 1977, consolidated procedures for changes in organization such as annexation, detachment, incorporation, and consolidation into one act. In 1985, Cortese -Knox combined Knox -Nesbit, DRA, and MORGA into one unified code. The last major revision occurred in 2000 and is known as the Cortese -Knox -Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act (CKH). It clarified LAFCo's purposes as: • Discouraging urban sprawl • Preservation of prime agricultural lands and open space • Assuring efficient local government services • Encouraging orderly growth and development of local agencies CKH added the Municipal Service Review to the sphere of influence and the ability to change the organization of cities and special districts as tools to achieve those goals. In addition, CKH requires that LAFCo adopt written policies and procedures. 2.2 - LAFCo Policies and Criteria for Sphere of Influence Plans CKH requires LAFCo to adopt a Sphere of Influence plan and map for each city and each special district in the County. The Sphere Plan is defined by CKH in Government Code Section 56425 as "a plan for the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency or municipality as determined by the Commission." CKH requires that the Sphere Plan be reviewed and updated every 5 years. The Sphere Plan serves much the same function for LAFCo as general plans serve for cities and counties: it guides LAFCo in its consideration of annexations and other forms of reorganization. CKH also requires LAFCo to make determinations with respect to the following four factors when establishing or reviewing a sphere of influence: Michael Brandman Associates P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01WI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo - Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Introduction the area at the appropriate level. For multi -service districts, such as the TDPUD, LAFCo will adopt a sphere of influence plan for each distinct function or class of service provided by the district. These sphere plans may or may not be coterminous. For the TDPUD there should be one sphere for water services and one for electric utility services. Additional policies relate to the MSR. An MSR must contain information on which LAFCo can base its determination of appropriate sphere boundaries and Sphere Plan provisions. The MSR will also be used in consideration of proposals affecting the agency. 2.3 - Municipal Service Reviews According to LAFCo policy, the MSR must support the SOI by providing the information LAFCo needs to make the required determinations for the sphere of influence. The MSR discusses and evaluates six areas: 1. Growth and population projections: This section relates to LAFCo's mandate of discouraging urban sprawl by providing information on the population projections for the affected area. 2. Present and planned capacity of public facilities: This section relates to LAFCo's charge to assure efficient provision of government services. The discussion covers the status of current and projected facilities and the adequacy of public services, including infrastructure needs and deficiencies. 3. Financial ability of agencies to provide services: A key step to providing effective and efficient services is adequate financing. This section reviews budgets, sources of revenue, and financial reports. 4. Status of and opportunities for shared facilities: The opportunity for shared facilities with other agencies relates to LAFCo's charge of assuring efficient services. Avoiding duplicate facilities of another agency will reduce costs and promote more efficient operations. 5. Governmental structure, accountability for community service needs, and operational efficiencies: An analysis of government structure and accountability examines the makeup of the agency's legislative body, administrative structure, accountability for community service needs, and public participation. 6. Matters related to effective or efficient service delivery required by policy: Local LAFCo policies may have an effect on service delivery. This section includes a discussion of any local policies that influence the ability of the agency to provide efficient services. Upon approval, the MSR is used by LAFCo in consideration of any future proposals affecting the agency as well as to establish or update the Sphere Plan. Michael Brandman Associates 11 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Introduction encourage orderly growth in governmental services. In developing the 1990 inventory, the Air Resources Board, in California 1990 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Level and 2020 Emissions Limit (2007), found the major GHG sources are transportation (38 percent) and electricity generation (25 percent). As urban areas grow larger and the distance between housing and jobs increases, the GHG emissions due to transportation systems increase as well. An expanded urban area will also increase demand for electricity. Expanding urban boundaries also places a burden on municipal service providers for more services and added services may require additional facilities. Water districts that add new water systems increase electricity consumption to pump water. Sewer service providers that add wastewater treatment facilities have the potential to emit GHGs such as methane and nitrous oxide. Sanitation districts that expand landfills have potential to increase methane emissions and the GHGs from service equipment at the landfill. Other services providers that expand services have the potential to increase demand for electricity and/or vehicular traffic. In addition to AB 32, SB 97 (Dutton 2007) amends CEQA to establish GHG emissions and their effects as appropriate subjects for a CEQA analysis. SB 97 directed the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to develop draft CEQA guidelines for mitigation of the effects of GHG emissions by July 2009 and directed the Resources Agency to certify and adopt the CEQA guidelines by January 2010. OPR recently published proposed guidelines that were approved by the Resources Agency. The guidelines were submitted to the Office of Administrative Law for review and became effective in March 2010. As a responsible agency and sometimes a lead agency, LAFCo will have to address GHG effects for changes of organization and sphere of influence expansions under CEQA. Michael Brandman Associates 13 PABoard Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01',SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update SECTION 3: DISTRICT PROFILE 3.1 - Description and Setting District Profile The Truckee -Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) is multi -county special district that provides water and electric utility services to the Town of Truckee and unincorporated areas of Nevada and Placer counties adjacent to the Town. Exhibit 1 identifies the local vicinity of the TDPUD. The service area also includes much of the western and northern portions of the Town's proposed sphere of influence. Exhibit 2 shows the present service area boundaries of the District. As seen in the exhibit, the District provides water and electric services to most of the area. The District only provides water to the Glenshire community in Truckee and the Hirschdale community outside the Town's boundary but within the proposed sphere of influence. The TDPUD was formed in 1927 to provide electrical service to the Truckee area. In 1935, the District purchased the McGlashen water system, which had been in operation since 1883. Originally, the District's water system only provided service to the downtown area. Table 1 provides a timeline showing how the service area and the District have grown. Table 1 District Timeline Date Action 1927 TDPUD formed to provide electricity to Truckee area 1935 Purchase McGlashen water system 1943 Acquired Southside Spring 1940s Expanded service from downtown Truckee to Gateway and Meadow Park 1953 Acquired Tonini Spring water system Early 1960s Extended service to Olympic Heights Mid 1960s Extended service to Sierra Meadows ............ - ... - . Late 1960s ............................... _... __...— —.. ._. Extended service to Tahoe -Donner, Prosser Lakeview, Ponderosa Palisades Late 1970s Extended service to the Armstrong Area 1998 Contracted with Placer County Water Agency to operate Lahontan Water System 2001 Acquired Donner Lake Water System 2002 Acquired Glenshire Mutual Water Company Source: TDPUD 2007. Michael Brandman Associates 15 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts 2011-06-01 Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update District Profile 3.3 - Population 3.3.1 - Methodology Since the District serves primarily the Town of Truckee, population estimates will be based on the Town's population and expected growth within the Town boundaries. Population estimates for the Town of Truckee are derived from the 2000 U.S. Census, California Department of Finance, and Sierra Planning Organization projections. The Sierra Planning Organization is responsible for the regional housing needs allocations for Nevada County and Sierra County local governments. 3.3.2 - Growth Rates and Projections Population and housing characteristics of the Town between 1990 and 2009 are shown in Table 2. The table shows that from 2000 to 2009, the population grew by 2,274 or just under 2 percent per year. Table 2: Population Housing Characteristics Jurisdiction 1990 Population Truckee 8,928 Nevada County 78,510 Housing Units Truckee �! Nevada County — Households Truckee 3,289 Nevada County 30,758 . ............................ Persons per Household Truckee — Nevada County — Source: Town of Truckee 2009 ....................... . 2000 2008 2009 13,967 — j 16,241 92,033 — 98,718 9,767 12,136 44,282 50,788 5,164 — 36,894 — 2.68 2.53 2.47 2.33 i 6,045 41,968 Population projections from 1990 to 2025 are shown in Exhibit 3. The forecast is derived from the Town of Truckee 2025 General Plan. The figure shows a projected increase in population of 56 percent between 2008 and 2025 or about 3.3 percent annually. Based on these sources, a growth rate of 2 to 3 percent is assumed for the purposes of this report. Michael Brandman Associates 17 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1l.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update District Profile Exhibit 1: Regional Location Map Michael Brandman Associates 19 P:IBoard Meetings\201 I Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-11.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update District Profile Exhibit 2: District Boundary Map Michael Brandman Associates 21 P:%Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-011SO1 Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoe Nevada LAFCo - Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update District Profile Exhibit 3: Population and Population Projections 1990 to 2025 Michael Brandman Associates 23 PABoard Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts 2011-06-01 SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews SECTION 4: UPDATES TO MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEWS The TDPUD is a dual -service provider of water and electricity. In 2005, LAFCo contracted with a consultant for a municipal services review of water agencies in east Nevada County. To date, electric services have not been the subject of an MSR. In 2008, the legislature passed AB 1744, which changed the number of required determinations from nine to six. The subsequent sections will review and update the determinations of the water services MSR and complete the electric utility services MSR. 4.1 -Water Services The East County Water Services MSR was completed in April of 2005. The MSR included an evaluation of the water service provided by TDPUD. The preparation of the MSR occurred when there were nine areas to evaluate. The following sections update and summarize the determinations for each of those areas. 4.1.1 - Growth, Population and Resource Availability Projections Determination 1: The Martis Valley Groundwater Basin (MVGB) can sustain groundwater extraction of between 24,700 and 34,000 acre-feet per year (AFY) without adversely affecting the long-term storage of the basin. Determination 2: Current groundwater usage is estimated at approximately 9,151.7 AFY. This means between 15,500 and 25,000 AFY of groundwater are currently available for extraction on a long-term sustainable basis. Determination 3: Total water demand for the Truckee and Martis Valley area under buildout conditions is estimated to be 22,224 AFY. Determination 4: Comparing available supply with projected demand shows that the MVGB will have a sustainable supply of groundwater to serve the Truckee and Martis Valley area under buildout conditions. Determination 5: TDPUD considers groundwater the preferred water source, since an abundant supply currently exists. However, the use of surface water to supply future demand is considered a long-term option if it is determined to be a more cost-effective solution than new wells as demand approaches buildout conditions. 2011: The District holds the water rights formerly held by the Donner Lake Water Company but does not have any other rights of record. The Donner Lake Water Company held rights to 1, 000 acre feet per year, but utilization of this water would require the installation of new facilities and the acquisition of a new site to pump the water. Michael Brandman Associates 25 P:\Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Rts12011-06-01 •Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews 2011: Tahoe Boca Estates has yet to be developed. The owners defaulted in 2008 and the property was sold. It is now called Canyon Springs, consisting of 185 lots located east of Glenshire, but within the Town limits. The new property owner anticipates buildout in 2017 assuming the Town approves the application. The Town is processing the application has hired a consultant to complete the environmental review. The TDPUD no longer operates the Lahontan subdivision water system. PCWA has entered in a contract with Northstar CSD for operation of that system. Determination 3: It would be appropriate for the TDPUD sphere of influence, as discussed under Governance determinations, to include the Placer County portion of the MVGB and for the District to annex planned subdivisions in that area as they go through the development process. 2011: PCWA now serves the Placer County portion of the MVGB. It is unlikely that the District would provide services to existing or new areas, so inclusion in the sphere is not appropriate. Determination 4: Water services for large new developments in areas of eastern Nevada County that are outside the Truckee area and not feasibly servable by TDPUD should be provided through the formation of either private water companies or new public water agencies, mainly because the topographical constraints of the region make service from TDPUD infeasible. 4.1.3 - Infrastructure Needs and Deficiencies Determination 1: TDPUD will have to commit a large amount of capital for maintenance and upgrading of existing infrastructure. Infrastructure to serve the area under buildout conditions will cost more than $100 million. This cost is anticipated by TDPUD to be funded by developers and various other TDPUD sources (facility fees, rates, Donner Lake Assessment District, etc). Determination 2: The 2004 Water Master Plan stated that under current conditions, the maximum daily demand scenario was expected to produce a capacity shortage in the TDPUD water system by 2004. However, the Prosser Village Well was constructed in 2004 and the District did not experience a water supply shortage. TDPUD is currently soliciting bids for the construction of The Old Greenwood Well, which is to be constructed in 2005. 2011: The District did not experience a shortage of water supply. The District has constructed water supply wells as necessary to provide service to growth within the service area. The Old Greenwood Well was constructed in 2005 and placed into service in 2006. The Fibreboard Well was placed into service in 2009. Determination 3: The 2004 Water Master Plan Update has identified 39 needed improvements to the existing infrastructure. The majority of these improvement projects are to install larger piping to increase flow capacity for areas of low pressure and to provide suitable fire flow. Additionally, the 2004 Water Master Plan Update identifies a need for approximately 7.6 million gallons of additional storage in order to have sufficient water for peak -hour conditions and proper fire flow at existing Michael Brandman Associates 27 P:IBoard Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01601 Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews Determination 2: TDPUD currently allows the use of its Board and conference room facilities by other agencies. Determination 3: Facilities sharing is limited mainly because of a lack of other agencies providing comparable services in the area. Determination 4: The sharing of water facilities —such as holding tanks, pipelines, and wells among PCWA's Lahontan subdivision, future Martis Valley developments, and TDPUD—may be possible. 2011: PCWA has not consulted with the TDPUD about engineering and development of water system infrastructure in the Martis Valley area. Therefore, the TDPUD views the possibility of shared water facilities as very limited. 4.1.5 - Financing Constraints and Opportunities Determination 1: TDPUD annually submits its basic financial statements to an independent financial auditor. The audit report is prepared in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards. 2011: The most recent audit was completed for the FY09 ending December 31, 2009. Determination 2: Water sales to customers were $6.5 million in 2003 and $5.7 million in 2002. Water division assets in 2003 totaled $61.6 million, while total liabilities were $23.9 million. Except for $0.5 million, net assets are either invested in capital assets or restricted for a specific use. 2011: Total operating revenues for the water division in 2009 were $32.8 million and operating expenses were $26.9 million. Net assets were $102.9 million. Determination 3: TDPUD total assets were $95.4 million in 2003 and $77.2 million in 2002. The large increase in net assets between 2003 and 2002 is mainly due to an increase of $10.0 million in capital assets and $6.0 million in restricted assets. 2011: Total assets for the District in 2009 were $163.8 million. Determination 4: Long-term debt includes revenue bonds and notes payable. The long-term debt increased by $36.3 million between 2002 and 2003. This increase is mainly due to the issuance of electric revenue bonds used to pay the District's purchase power settlement contract and the Mello Roos community facilities district bonds used to finance capital infrastructure for a new development. 2011: There was no increase in longterm debt in 2008 or 2009. Determination 5: Costs for equipment and infrastructure upgrading as a response to new EPA water quality standards for arsenic may be considerable as removal of substandard wells from the potable Michael Brandman Associates 29 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01'601 Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews Determination 5: TDPUD does belong to an insurance pool for the electric division of the agency. Insurance pools for the water division should be investigated by TDPUD in order to identify the benefits and constraints of such a pool. 2011: TDPUD is a member of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Both electric and water are included in this membership. The District does not go out separately by division for insurance. Everything is done District wide. 4.1.7 - Opportunities for Rate Restructuring Determination 1: TDPUD changed their residential rates in January 2004. The new rates increased 5 percent. This increase amounted to a $25.44 to $35.16 yearly increase over the old rate for total annual rates from $533.40 to $738.72. However, these rates do not include an annual adjustment for inflation. The rate ordinance should be amended in order to allow for an annual inflation adjustment. 2011: HDR Engineering, Inc. performed a rate study for the TDPUD in 2009. The main purpose of the study was to develop anew metered rate structure to ensure compliance with AB 2572. The TDPUD's Board of Directors adopted a new rate structure in November 2009. This structure adjusted rates for both residential and commercial customers. Determination 2: Rates for duplexes, multifamily units, mobile home parks, and other commercial establishments were also increased in 2004. Commercial rates are based on three charges: a meter size charge, a commodity charge, and a zone charge. All these charges were increased in 2004, but no allowance was made for an annual inflation increase. The rate ordinance should be amended in order to allow for an annual inflation adjustment. 2011: The District adopted a new rate structure in November 2009, which adjusted rates for both residential and commercial customers. Determination 3: The facility fee for both residential and commercial development has not been increased since 2001. TDPUD should evaluate the facility fee structure in order to determine if the fee is adequate at this time. 2011: The current facility fee schedule for residential and commercial development was adopted in 2005. The TDPUD plans to update its Water System Master Plan in late 2011. Facilityfees will be reviewed during the update of the Water System Master Plan. Determination 4: All residential customers are charged the same rate, depending on zone, no matter how much water is used. TDPUD is required to begin charging rates based on the volume of deliveries to metered customers on or before January 1, 2010. If TDPUD had not begun charging metered customers based on actual metered water use by January 1, 2010, it was recommended that no revisions to the boundary or sphere of influence of either the TDPUD or the Town of Truckee be Michael Brandman Associates 31 PABoard Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 Wl Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo - Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews Determination 5: The TDPUD budget recognizes the need to expand water and electric infrastructure to meet the needs of growth and development. The budget utilizes the finance master plan to prepare for the future. Determination 6: The Board of Directors for TDPUD conducts an annual strategic plan workshop and identifies issues that will be attended to in the coming year. 2011: The TDPUD does not conduct a dedicated strategic plan workshop. The TDPUD Board conducts workshops through the year to consider issues of importance and to set policy goals as necessary. Determination 7: In the past, the water fund has relied on the financial strength of the electric fund to assist TDPUD's ability to provide quality water service. This changed in 2003 and a Surplus Land Trust Fund was established to advance funding needed for water capital improvement projects. TDPUD will need to continue to manage water system capital so it will support future water system needs. 4.1.9 - Local Accountability and Governance/Government Structure Options Determination 1: TDPUD holds regular public meetings that are in compliance with the Brown Act and all laws governing public meetings. Determination 2: All plans, reports, and documents are available to the public. Determination 3: All rate and fee increases are discussed and approved/disapproved in a public forum. Determination 4: TDPUD has not been involved in any reorganization studies with any other service providers in the past 2 years, nor does the District consider any restructuring needed. Determination 5: TDPUD is the only public water agency serving eastern Nevada County. PCWA and NCSD operate in the Martis Valley area, and TDPUD's reorganization/consolidation with these water service agencies may be possible. However, topographical, political, and logistical constraints would have to be surmounted. 2011: TDPUD is not the only public agency serving eastern Nevada County. The Donner Summit PUD provides water and sewer service to the Soda Springs area. The options for consolidation of the two districts are very minimal to non-existent. In addition to the constraints listed in Determination S, the two districts don't provide the same menu of services and the communities they serve are quite different. Michael Brandman Associates 33 PABoard Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 •Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo - Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews The District provides electric service within both Nevada and Placer counties, and it serves customers in the downtown Truckee area, Gateway, Meadow Park, the Armstrong and Biltz Tracts, Donner Lake, Tahoe Donner, Sierra Meadows, Ponderosa Palisades, Ponderosa Ranchos, Prosser Heights, Prosser Lakeview, Sugar Pine Estates, Olympic Heights and portions of Glenshire. NV Energy and PG&E serve surrounding areas. 4.2.1 - Growth and Population Projections The boundary of the District covers most of the incorporated portion of the Town of Truckee. In 2008, the Town consisted of 12,136 housing units and a permanent population of 16,241. The Town's 2025 General Plan identified an area of growth within the present town boundaries and a sphere of influence. Table 3 shows projected buildout within the town limits and the Town's sphere of influence. Table 3: Town of Truckee 2025 General Plan Buildout Residential Units Town Limits Sphere of Influence Single Family' 15,293 522 Multi -Family 3,644 — .... _....... __... — Second Units 1,145 105 Total 20,082 627 Notes: ' Includes mobile homes b Assumes 20% of al future single family units will include secondary dwelling units Source: Town of Truckee GP EIR (2005) Based on the projection of housing units and assuming the persons per household remains unchanged, the Town's 2025 General Plan estimates a 70-percent increase over a 17-year period. That translates to a 4-percent average annual growth rate. However, growth has been slowed by current economic conditions. The Town had seen virtually no growth in the last year. The Tahoe Truckee Sanitation Agency, which normally sees 300 to 400 requests for connections a year, had only received 75 during the first 8 months of 2010. Extrapolating this data shows that the growth rate is about 25 percent of the anticipated growth rate or an annual average of 1 percent. In the TDPUD for the 10-year period ending in 2007, the number of connections grew by 2.0 percent annually, and power consumption grew by nearly 2.4 percent. However, because conservation efforts and a slowdown of large-scale development, the District anticipates growth for the next 10 years to be 1 percent. Determination 1: The District anticipates an annual average growth rate of 1 percent over the next 10 years. Michael Brandman Associates 35 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts 2011-06-01 Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-11.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews Because delivery of the power to the District is complex, the District assigned the power to a third - party scheduler. The scheduler then uses the value of this power to offset power purchases from power providers. The District purchases scheduling services from Northern California Power Agency. In December 2005, the District entered into an agreement with UAMPS. Subsequently, the District has entered into other agreements for power capacity extending through 2017. In 2009, the District signed an agreement with UAMPS for approximately 5 mw of the Nebo natural gas generation plant capacity. The UAMPS contract and the WAPA contract comprised the majority of a diversified power portfolio. Table 5 summarizes the power that is available or purchased, and the actual power used for the period 2005 to 2009. Also shown is the forecast power available through 2011. Appendix A includes a list of power supply contracts current through April 2011. Table 5: Power Purchased and Power Sold Year MWh Received 2005 142,852 2006 153,210 2007 j 154,342 2008 156,113 f 2009 153,677 20101 F 155,924 2011' 157,873 Transmission Total Bulk Power (Received + Power Sold Distribution Power Losses (MWh) Losses) (MWh) Loss (°k) Budgeted 3,767 146,619 136,339 4.8 145,382 4,018 .............. 157,228 144,269 6.2 150,168 4,042 158384 ........... 147,091 4.9 156,693 �T 4 076 160,189 148,305 5.3 161,604 4,018 157,695 146,875 4.6 1 163,220 4,076 160,000— f 4,127 162,000 — — — Notes: Forecast other years are actual Power Sold: This is the amount measured and sold at the customer's meter. Transmission Losses: This is the amount of MWh the transmission (NV Energy) requires by tariff as loss. Total Bulk Power: The number of MWh received plus transmission losses also the number of MWh in the purchase power budget. Distribution System Losses: The difference between the amount received and the amount sold. The distribution losses are typically 5%. Source: TDPUD 2010c. ............................................. .......... ... _ _ ..._..... .. — The table shows the District purchases enough power to overcome transmission losses and distribution losses. It also shows the power sold peaked in 2007 and has declined in 2008 and 2009. The budget forecasts a gradual increase in bulk power in 2010 and 2011. The District also purchases electricity from renewable energy sources. The District's resource mix includes 21 percent renewable sources in 2010, such as electricity derived from the Horse Butte Wind project in Idaho. The project is expected to produce 50 to 100 mw of power. In April, the District staff was directed to subscribe to 9,000 kilowatts (kw), and in September increased its subscription to Michael Brandman Associates 37 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 .SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews Determination 1: The District has an ownership interest in one facility, but mostly purchases power and then distributes it to its customers. Determination 2: The District has an agreement with NV Energy to provide transmission services to the District through December 31, 2027. Determination 3: The District has a membership agreement with the WAPA that entitles the District to an allocation of the power generated by the WAPA system. The District also purchases power and renewable energy from UAMPS. Determination 4: The District has agreements for power capacity through 2028. Determination 5: The District system has a high degree of reliability in terms the frequency and duration of outages. 4.2.3 - Financial Ability to Provide Services The District uses the calendar year as its fiscal year. The most recent two-year budget covers 2010 to 2011. Table 7 summarizes the revenues and expenses for the electricity department for the period 2006 to 2011. The District is an enterprise district that receives revenue from sales of electricity and water to its customers. The District does not receive any property tax. Table 7: Budgeted Revenues and Expenses 2006-2011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total revenues ~ $19,360,694 $20,194,708 $22,593,243 1 $23,669,071 $22,883,463 $23,867,628 Transfers Ina $284,656 $793,549 $3,267,908 $1,260,780 $806,676 $761,255 Total operating Expenses $14,600,964 $15,227,979 $18,125,434 $18,694,528 $18,234,404 $18,910,762 ....... _....... Transfers Outb $4,466,960 --- - $4,359,903 - —... $4,354,245 $4,125,584 $4,089,480 - $3,915,961 —....... € Net$723,776 $ 41 00,374 t $3,381,473 $2,109,739 $1,721,242 ........ -- $1,653,622 __ �r Notes: a Transfers In include restricted funds, fiber leasing, building fund, land sales in 2008, a loan in 2006 b Transfers Out include debt service, rate stabilization reserve, Certificates of Participation in 2006-08, public benefit reserve in 2008, contingency in 2010-I 1, and vehicle reserve 2009-11. Source: TDPUD 2007; TDPUD 2008; TDPUD 2009b; TDPUD 2010c. Table 7 shows that with the exception of 2010, the District has steadily increased revenues. The lower figure in 2010 is likely due to increased efficiencies, conservation, and the economic downturn. Expenses have been budgeted to be less than revenues. After accounting for transfers, the District has a net positive balance. Transfers out have included an annual contribution to a rate stabilization reserve, operational reserve, and vehicle reserve funds. The reserve allows the District to maintain rates despite the cost of fluctuating energy prices. Michael Brandman Associates 39 P:iBoard Meetingsi2011 Board Meeting Pkts12011-06-01 Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 I.doc Nevada LAFCo - Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews Energy as they also serve some of each other's customers. The District also has power purchasing agreements with WAPA and UAMPS. The District has an ownership interest in one of its sources of electricity and has several contracts with differing terms and durations by which it purchases electricity. In addition, the District contracts with the NCPA for scheduling services and cooperates to track state and federal legislative and regulatory activities. Determination 1: The District works cooperatively with NV Energy and other power agencies to provide service to its customers. 4.2.5 - Government Structure, Accountability, and Operational Efficiencies Truckee -Donner Public Utility District is a non-profit utility providing electric and water service in the Truckee area. TDPUD is owned by its customers, not by stockholders, and is overseen by a locally elected Board of Directors consisting of five members, elected to staggered 4-year terms. Board members receive $400 per month plus health benefits in compensation. Board meetings of the District are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Board Room of the District headquarters building located at 11570 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Board meetings are conducted according to the Brown Act. The Board has adopted a public outreach policy. Board meetings are televised and streamed over the internet. The agenda packets are accessible from any computer by accessing the District's website. The agenda includes an item for public comment. The Board conducts workshops before taking acting on significant issues. Prior board meetings are available online for viewing the District's website. The District also publishes a quarterly newsletter. TDPUD has a customer service office to address customer complaints, as well as to provide information to residents and interested parties regarding provision of electricity in the area. The District maintains an outage guide that includes a list of businesses and contacts to be notified when a power outage affects their facility. As seen in Exhibit 2, the electricity services are provided to most of the district residents. Some areas to the east receive water service only and a small area in Placer County receives electricity only. The District's electricity service area is surrounded by the Liberty Energy service territory. There is no room to expand the electric service territory beyond its current boundaries without consent of the current service provider and the Public Utilities Commission. Staffing of the agency is shown in Table 9. The Administrative Services Department is staffed by 18 people with the following functional areas: customer services and collections, billing meter reading accounting and finance, purchasing, data processing, human resources, and risk management. Michael Brandman Associates 41 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts 2011-06-01 Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Updates to Municipal Service Reviews Determination 2: The TDPUD holds meeting on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and shown on cable TV and through a link to the internet. Determination 3: Staffing is adequate to provide the necessary services. Determination 4: The District communicates to ratepayers through its website, a quarterly newsletter, and bill stuffers. Determination 5: The District may be requesting LAFCo for an annexation or an out -of -area service agreement so it can respond to a request for service from the Union Pacific Railroad in the area south of Donner Lake. 4.2.6 - Other Matters Related to LAFCo Policies LAFCo policies related to spheres of influence could affect service delivery. The policies are discussed in Section 1.2. However, the TDPUD is surrounded on three sides by service territory of Liberty Energy. In order to expand its service territory, the District would be required to seek an agreement with Liberty Energy, approval from the CPUC, and then LAFCo. The District has received a request for service by the UPR for service south of Donner Lake. The area is outside the District's current boundary but within the sphere of influence. The District has received approval from Liberty Energy and the CPUC, would request either LAFCo's approval for an annexation or for an out -of -area service agreement. LAFCO's annexation and out -of -area service agreement policies must meet the following consistency requirements: a) The action must comply with LAFCo general policies. b) The action must be consistent with spheres of influences and MSRs. c) The application must include a plan for service. d) The territory must be contiguous to the District. e) The service provided cannot be detrimental to other services provided. f) There must be no adverse impact to other service recipients or service providers. g) A determination must be made of the most efficient provider. In the case of an out of area service agreement LAFCo policies require the District or the landowner to submit an application for annexation unless there is an "imminent peril to public health and safety." With the exception of the out -of -area service request, it would be difficult for the District to expand its sphere of influence, since it would require the consent of Liberty Energy and the CPUC. Michael Brandman Associates 43 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01'Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1I.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Sphere of Influence Plan, Map, and Analysis SECTION 5: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE PLAN, MAP, AND ANALYSIS 5.1 - Proposed Sphere of Influence Map and Annexation Plan The sphere of influence for TDPUD was established in 1983, updated in 1998 (Exhibit 2). The original sphere included large areas of forestland that were not designated for development. In addition the area receiving electric services from the District is surrounded by the service area of another provider. However, the Union Pacific Railroad has requested the District provide electric services to an area south of Donner Lake in Placer County. The request has received the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). In order for the District to provide services the area would need to be included in the sphere of influence. Nevada LAFCo policies require a separate sphere for each service provided as well as eliminating areas from the sphere that are not likely to require services. The proposed water service sphere essentially follows the Town's sphere and the service area of the Truckee Sanitary District. In Placer County, the Placer County Water Authority (PCWA) provides water services to the areas that have been included in the District's sphere in the past. To avoid a potential for duplicating services the Placer County portion of the sphere has been eliminated in the proposed sphere. The electric service sphere is limited to current service boundaries with the addition of the area south of Donner Lake so as to provide services requested by the Union Pacific Railroad. The following sections provide analysis of the four determinations required by CKH to update the sphere. 5.2 - Factors of Consideration 5.2.1 - Present and Planned Land Uses The District boundaries include most of the Town of Truckee and the Town's sphere of influence. Areas within the Town limits and in the District's sphere include a portion of the far northeast corner and the eastern portion of the Town north of the Juniper Hills subdivision. Exhibit 4 shows the land use for the District's current sphere. The proposed sphere for both water and electric utility services is contained within the current sphere. The area to the northeast is bisected by I-80. To the south lies an area of large -lot residential development with a density of one housing unit per 10 acres. Continuing north toward the Truckee River is an area of Resource Conservation/Open Space (RCOS) that extends to the river. Once across the river land use is rail corridor. At the far eastern edge of the Town and north of Juniper Hills, the area is designated as residential and RCOS. The District's current sphere includes a large area south of the Town of Truckee in Placer County. The area is bisected by SR 89. The western portion is primarily forestland while to the east are some residential subdivisions in the Martis Valley. The area is already receives water services from PCWA Michael Brandman Associates 45 PABoard Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01%..SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Sphere of Influence Plan, Map, and Analysis Exhibit 4: Land Uses in the 7DPUD Sphere Michael Brandman Associates 47 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01\SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Sphere of Influence Plan, Map, and Analysis As a consequence of the conservation program and the economic downturn, the District anticipated an increased demand of 12 mw or approximately 1.8 percent growth over the next 15 years. Since the electric service territory is surrounded by Liberty Energy service area, the only need for electric utility services would be within the TDPUD boundaries. The only exception is the request for service by UPR south of Donner Lake. As mentioned, the District already has concurrence with Liberty Energy and the CPUC. The area needs to be included in the sphere of influence so the District can request LAFCo for an annexation or approval for an out of area service agreement. 5.2.3 - Present Capacity of Facilities The District provides both water and electricity. Capacity for water and electricity has been addressed in the MSRs. Water The TDPUD water system includes 195 miles of pipeline, 12 active wells, and 36 storage reservoirs. The primary source of water is groundwater from the Martis Valley Groundwater Basin (MVGB). The watershed covers most of the eastern portion of the Town and extends southward into Placer County. The quality of the water taken from this area is considered excellent. However, the implementation of new EPA guidelines on arsenic levels affected 12 wells and the capacity of the TDPUD system. In response, TDPUD took these wells offline. The 12 wells were replaced by two wells in 2006, which mitigated some of the loss of capacity. The TDPUD system has a total capacity of 11.7 million gallons per day (mgd) and a firm capacity of 8.4 mgd. Projected growth at buildout of the Truckee 2025 General Plan would require an additional 17.1 mgd. TDPUD has been considering a number of alternatives to meet projected future demand. These include construction of additional wells not requiring filtration, additional wells requiring filtration, and a surface water treatment facility. Estimated demand for buildout of the region is 22,490 AFY. The total available water supply for TDPUD is 24,000 AFY, which represents less than 5 percent of the 484,000 AFY available in the MVGB. The MVGB is recharged primarily by snowfall and snowmelt with an estimated annual recharge of 29,165 AFY. In 2005, Nevada LAFCo approved the MSR for water services in the east county. The MSR determined that the MVGB can sustain groundwater extraction of between 24,700 and 34,000 AFY without adversely affecting the long-term storage of the basin. Considering the large amount of water in storage in relation to the projected buildout demand, the TDPUD Urban Water Management Plan concluded one year or even multiple years of below -average precipitation and basin recharge would not have a significant effect on water supply. Since demand is only 5 percent of water in the watershed, there appears to be sufficient capacity for the next 20 years even without recharge. Michael Brandman Associates 49 PABoard Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 `•SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Sphere of Influence Plan, Map, and Analysis To the northeast of the Town limits, the District's sphere contains portions of the Town's long-term sphere. The area includes approximately 862 acres currently in open space designated as planned development. Further to the east, the area is designated as forestland. The area to the southeast in the vicinity of Martis Creek Lake is designated a wildlife area; further east, the acreage has been purchased by the Tahoe Truckee Airport District for a conservation easement. To the north, the area is designated primarily as forestland, except for a quarter -section approximately 2 miles north of the Town limit along SR-89 near Prosser Lake that is designated planned development. In Placer County, the area south of Donner Lake and west of SR-89 has been identified as forest. This includes the area being considered for electric utility services for UPR. 5.3.2 - Present and Probable Need for Services Water Much of the anticipated need would occur with growth in the Town of Truckee. During the last decade, the Town has added on the average 238 new dwellings per year. The Town estimates there is a capacity for 7,000 additional dwelling units within its current boundaries. At the historic absorption rate, there would be complete buildout in 29 years. However, because of current economic conditions and the reduced growth rate, the Town now has a capacity of over 100 years of growth. The Town's newly adopted sphere of influence near -term sphere is already within TDPUD service territory as is most of the long-term sphere to the southwest. The area to the northeast in the Town's long-term sphere is also in the District's sphere. Development in that area would require additional water service from the District. In Placer County, PCWA provides water to areas that are in the current sphere. Consequently, there is no present or probable need for District's water services in Placer County outside the District's boundaries. Electric Utility The District's electric service territory is surrounded by the service area of Liberty Energy that became the service provider on January 1, 2011. The District has purchased sufficient power to serve the area within its present boundaries. The District has instituted an aggressive conservation program that has reduced demand so that the District anticipates an annual growth rate of 1 percent. Recently, the UPR has requested services for parcels south of Donner Lake. At the time the service provider NV Energy agreed that the District was better able to provide services to that area. When NV Energy sold the service territory to CALPECO, now Liberty Energy, the CPUC during its review of the sale agreed to allow the District to serve that area. The area should now be considered for inclusion in the electric utility service sphere of influence, which would enable the District to apply to LAFCo for annexation or an out of area service agreement. Michael Brandman Associates 51 P:',Board Meetings\201 l Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01'+SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-11.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utilitybistrict Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Recommendations SECTION 6: RECOMMENDATIONS 6.1 - Sphere of Influence Boundary Recommendations for the sphere boundary must take into consideration CKH requirements for definite boundaries. Of equal importance are Nevada LAFCo policies that preclude adding territory to the sphere of influence that is unlikely to require municipal services. Nevada LAFCo policies also require separate sphere plans for each service of a multi service special district. The following discussion identifies a sphere of influence for water service and electric utility services. Water The current sphere was established in 1998. Much of the sphere boundary coincides with section boundaries, particularly in Nevada County. The 1998 sphere boundary in Nevada County lies to the west of the Town of Truckee to include the portion of the Town's sphere west of Donner Lake, and it extends northward to include Frog Lake and the south fork of Frog Creek and its tributaries. Much of the area in this portion of the sphere is designated forestland. To the north, the sphere contains a large area around Prosser Lake. Much of that area is presently forestland, but the area northwest of Prosser Lake has been designated by the county as planned development. In the northeast, the sphere surrounds the community of Hirschdale (within the District's boundaries) and includes the areas designated by the County for planned development. To the southeast, the sphere includes Juniper Hills and the area south that has recently been converted from planned development to a conservation easement. While the Juniper Hills area may require services from the District, the conservation easement area is not likely to be developed. In Placer County, the 1998 sphere can be separated into two areas: one south in the Martis Valley and the other south of Donner Lake and west of SR-89. PCWA now provides water service and it is unlikely the District will be asked to provide services. Electric Utility The electric service territory is limited in that the District's electric service territory is surrounded by the Liberty Energy service area. Expansion of electric services would require approval of the Public Utilities Commission and Liberty Energy before LAFCo could entertain a change in the District's boundary. Recently, the UPR has requested services for parcels south of Donner Lake. At the time the service provider NV Energy agreed that the District was better able to provide services to that area. When NV Energy sold the service territory to CALPECO, now Liberty Energy, the CPUC during its review of the sale agreed to allow the District to serve that area. The area should now be considered for inclusion the electric utility service sphere of influence. As part of the sphere District could request an annexation or an out of area service agreement from Nevada LAFCo. Michael Brandman Associates 53 P: Board Meetings,2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-011Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 I.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public UtilityDistrict Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Recommendations Exhibit 5: Recommended Sphere Boundary and Sphere Plan Michael Brandman Associates 55 P: Board Meetings\201 I Board Meeting Pkts 2011-06-01 SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Conclusions SECTION 7: CONCLUSIONS The analyses presented in this study leads to the following conclusions: • The Municipal Service Review of water services for the District has concluded there is sufficient capacity for buildout of the area as specified in the 2025 General Plan for the Town of Truckee and the portion of the Martis Community Plan within District boundaries. . The Municipal Service Review for electric services has concluded the District has sufficient capacity to accommodate growth within its service territory. • With regard to the four determinations required by CKH: - Present and planned land use: The District boundaries include the Town of Truckee and most of the Town's sphere of influence. The Town's 2025 General Plan identifies land uses with the potential for 7,000 additional residential units that would require services of the District. Land use in the Town's sphere would provide for an area of planned development to the southwest and northeast of the Town. Areas outside the Town are designated forest in Nevada County. The present sphere includes two areas in Placer County bifurcated by SR- 89. To the west, much of the area is designated timberland; to the east, there is a mix of residential and forest land. The Placer County portions of the current sphere are served by PCWA for water and Liberty Energy for electric utilities. - Present and probable need for public services and facilities: Infill projects within the Town and development in the Town's near -term and long term sphere would require services of the District. - Present capacity offacilities: There is sufficient capacity for services to both the proposed water and electric utility sphere of influence. - Social and economic communities of interest: Communities include subdivisions within the Town of Truckee, such as Glenshire, the community of Hirschdale to the northeast, the Juniper Hills subdivision to the southeast and the community along the south shore of Donner Lake., • The proposed sphere of influence for water services would include areas within the Town limits, within the Town's long-term sphere, and areas proposed for development in the Nevada County General Plan. . The proposed sphere of influence for electric utility services includes the area south of Donner Lake where the landowner, UPR, has requested services. • Additional environmental review is needed to address any potential impacts related to a smaller sphere of influence and to address any potential impacts to climate change. Michael Brandman Associates 57 P:%Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pk&2011-06-01 Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-11.doc Nevada LAPCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update CEQA SECTION 8: CEQA Actions taken by LAFCO are subject to CEQA. For CEQA purposes, Nevada LAFCo is the lead agency to complete an environmental analysis of the impacts of the proposed sphere of influence. A reduced sphere is proposed that eliminates much of the area in the outside of the sphere of influence of the Town of Truckee in Nevada County and the area of the present sphere in Placer County. The reduction of the sphere requires some additional CEQA analysis that may include a supplemental EIR to assess the impacts on climate change. The CEQA analysis is attached as Appendix B. Michael Brandman Associates 59 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-01 Sol Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 l.doc Nevada LAFCo — Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Acronyms and Definitions SECTION 9: ACRONYMS AFY acre-feet per year ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 CALPECO California Pacific Electric Company CDF California Department of Forestry CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CKH Cortese -Knox -Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 CPUC California Public Utilities Commission DRA District Reorganization Act EIR Environmental Impact Report EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY fiscal year GHG greenhouse gas(es) gw gigawatt IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IS Initial Study Kw kilowatt KWh kilowatt-hour LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission mgd million gallons per day MND mitigated negative declaration MORGA Municipal Organization Act MOU memorandum of understanding MSR Municipal Service Review MVGB Martis Valley Groundwater Basin Michael Brandman Associates 61 P: Board Meetings\2011 Board Meeting Pkts\2011-06-011SOI Plan Draft Update 5-10-1 Ldoc Nevada LAFCo - Truckee -Donner Public Utility District Preliminary Draft Sphere of Influence Plan Update Bibliography SECTION 10: BIBLIOGRAPHY Beals, Marcia. 2010. 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