REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 29, 2025
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Special Districts
SUBJECT
Title
Resolution of Intention to Form County Service Area 70, Zone R-15A (Landers Campsite) and to Establish a Proposed Property-Related Service Charge, in the Landers Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 70:
1. Adopt Resolution:
a. Declaring the intent to form a new zone within County Service Area 70, to be designated as Zone R-15A (Landers Campsite), located in the Landers area of unincorporated San Bernardino County, for the purposes of road grading, operations, and maintenance services.
b. Scheduling a public hearing for 10:00 a.m. on June 10, 2025, to hear and consider testimony for, or against, and protests of all interested parties for:
i. The formation of County Service Area 70, Zone R-15A (Landers Campsite); and
ii. A proposed property-related service charge of $4,800.92 per parcel, per year, with an annual inflationary adjustment of up to 3%, effective 2025-26, to fund services within the new zone.
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to:
a. Publish notice of the June 10, 2025, public hearing on the intent to form County Service Area 70, Zone R-15A (Landers Campsite) in accordance with Government Code section 6061, with said publication to be completed at least 10 days prior to the hearing date.
b. Mail notice of the public hearing at least 20 days prior to the hearing date to the owner of property within the proposed zone.
c. Mail notice of the public hearing at least 20 days prior to the hearing date to each city and special district that contains, or whose sphere of influence contains, the proposed zone.
d. Post notice of the public hearing in at least three public places within the territory of the proposed zone.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). All costs associated with the formation of County Service Area 70, Zone R-15A (Landers Campsite) will be paid by the property owner within the proposed new subzone. If the subzone is formed and the related service charge is approved by the property owner, annual revenue of $4,800.92 with an annual inflationary adjustment of up to 3% would be generated for road grading, operations, and maintenance services.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
JT Prospecting LLC (Developer) is currently developing a dry campground in the Landers area. As a condition of project approval, the Developer must ensure safe ingress and egress to the campsite. To satisfy this requirement, the Developer has requested the Department of Public Works - Special Districts (Department) to initiate the formation of a new zone to provide road grading, operations, and ongoing maintenance services.
The proposed zone would encompass approximately 1,350 linear feet of Sunburst Street, extending from Giant Rock Road to the entrance of Assessor Parcel Number 0631-201-68-0000. The zone is intended to support the provision of road maintenance and grading services to ensure the roadway remains in a safe and serviceable condition for residents and visitors.
The estimated annual cost for these services is $4,800.92 per parcel, which includes labor, equipment, materials, and administrative expenses. An annual inflationary adjustment of up to 3% will also apply to account for rising costs of operations and maintenance. This property-related service charge is necessary to fund ongoing road maintenance and to prevent future deterioration of the roadway.
Pursuant to Government Code section 25217 et seq., whenever the Board of Supervisors (Board) determines that it is in the public interest to provide different authorized services, levels of service, or facilities, or to raise additional revenues within specific areas of a county service area, it may form one or more zones. Approval of Recommendation No. 1 will declare the Board’s intent to initiate proceedings for the formation of a new zone within County Service Area 70, to be designated as Zone R-15A (Landers Campsite).
Upon adoption of the Resolution, the Board will set the date, time, and location for a public hearing on the proposed formation of Zone R-15A (Landers Campsite). The public hearing is proposed for June 10, 2025. In accordance with Government Code section 25217(d), notice of the public hearing will be published pursuant to Government Code section 6061 and posted in at least three public places within the boundaries of the proposed zone. Additionally, written notice will be mailed to the property owner within the proposed zone, as well as to any city or special district that contains, or whose sphere of influence contains, the proposed zone, at least 20 days before the hearing.
The public hearing will also include consideration of the proposed property-related service charge necessary to fund the services for the new zone, in accordance with the requirements of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on April 5, 2025; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Franciliza Zyss, Chief Deputy, 382-3176) on March 14, 2025; Finance (Amanda Trussell, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4773) on April 7, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on April 14, 2025.