GRFPD annexation of Sebastopol Fire
Example LAFCO timeline, as of August 21
July – Coordinate with Sonoma LAFCO Executive Officer regarding timeline feasibility and confirmation of preferred LAFCO template for the reorganization application
COMPLETED
Aug / Sep- Brief each District Board and City Council on LAFCO procedures, timing and application preparation. Briefing to City of Sebastopol City Council September 3, 2024 Sep/Oct – District Board and City Council considers and approves Concurrent Resolution SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Oct – LAFCO conducts MSR Process; Changes to Sphere of Influence for Annexation/Reorganization
Oct – LAFCO application drafted and concurrent review with LAFCO staff; LAFCO considers and approves GRFPD expanded Sphere of Influence District Board and City Council considers and approves Revenue Sharing / Tax Shift Agreement to include in LAFCO Application
Nov – Completion and submission of LAFCO application
Jan 2025 – LAFCO Posts Notice of Hearing on the merits
Feb 5, 2025 – LAFCO hearing on the merits of the LAFCO application and reorganization; LAFCO adopts approval Resolution; notices sent out for protest hearing (No less than 31 says and no more than 65 days) The typical average protest period is 50 days.
April 2, 2025 – LAFCO protest hearing –
if less than 25% continue; if greater than 25% election scheduled for November 4, 2025 (This is protest for Registered Voters and Property Owners within the City limits territory) If there is more than 25% an election is scheduled (if this timeline is deviated from; the election could be 2026).
If there is more than 50%, the reorganization would not happen.
June 2025 – LAFCO records Certificate of Completion with February approval Resolution July 2025 – early in month, reorganized GRFPD holds Special Meeting to adopt implementation Resolutions for “Go Live” of effective 7/1/25