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RECOMMENDED TERMS AND CONDITIONS Dissolution of Julian/ Cuyamaca Fire Protection District and Expansion of Latent Powers of County Service Area 135 (San Diego County Regional Communications System / Fire Protection) to Provide Structural Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services within the Service-Specific Area 1. Prohibition on Dissolved Agency. Upon the Commission's order giving approval to the dissolution of the Julian/Cuyamaca Fire Protection District (hereafter referred to as JCFPD), the FPD is prohibited from taking any of the actions contained in Government Code Section 56885.5, including: (a) Approving any increase in compensation or benefits for members of the governing board, its officers, or the executive officer of the agency. (b) Appropriating, encumbering, expending, or otherwise obligating, any revenue of the agency beyond that provided in the current budget at the time the dissolution is approved by the commission. 2. Successor Agency. Upon and after the Effective Date, CSA No. 135 shall be the successor to JCFPD for purpose of providing structural fire protection and emergency medical services, and succeeding to all of the rights, duties, and obligations of the extinguished district with respect to enforcement, performance, or payment of any outstanding bonds, including revenue bonds, or other contracts and obligations within the territory previously included within the extinguished district (Government Code Sections 25210.1 et seq., 56700 and 56886(m)). 3. Employees. As of the effective date, the District Secretary shall be offered equivalent employment as determined by the County with the County, CSA No. 135, or through a contract with another agency/ service provider. (Government Code Section 56886(1)). 4. Organization and Governance. The dissolved fire protection district will become part of the fire protection and emergency medical services subarea of CSA No. 135. CSA No. 135 is governed by the five-
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Fire Board Moves Forward Sends Request To LAFCO
by Michael Hart
Considering all the animus that has been going on at fire board meetings over the past six months, Tuesday’s meeting was uneventful. The 30+ people in attendance all seemed to know what was going to happen and it did. After once again listening to members of the public speak on the issue. The board in a 3-1 vote started the process of dissolving into the San Diego County Fire Authority. Each board member also gave short explanations behind the reasoning for their votes. Now the process begins, with board authorizing the Local Agency Formation Commission(LAFCO) to research the necessary steps to transfer all assets and finalize the decision. The process is estimated to take anywhere from six to 18 months. Pat Landis has promised to fight LAFCO and announced that she and the “Fire Plugs” will be raising money to that end. She will also continue pursuing the ballot measure to fund the district, claiming that enough signatures are already gathered.
April 18, 2018
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“Run For The Fallen” Comes Through Town
Saturday night American Legion Post 468 hosted a steak dinner for those participating in America’s Run for the Fallen, the eighth stop on the journey across the country. Beginning April 7, 2018 Honor and Remember Inc. initiated America’s Run for the Fallen, one of the most comprehensive fallen military tribute events ever organized. The Run will call attention to and specifically honor the men and women who have died during the War on Terror beginning with the USS Cole Oct 12, 2000. A rotating team of more than 400 active duty military and civilian members from throughout the nation will embark on a 19 state, 6100 mile journey to honor every fallen service member, numbering nearly 20,000. Each mile of the route will be dedicated to individual heroes and their families, based on their chronological date of death. Carrying a full size American Flag, Honor and Remember Flag continued on page 13
Spring Sports Schedules Softball
Relay Team to Cover One Mile for Each Day a Service Member Died in an Organized Tribute Run from California to Arlington National Cemetery. member Board of Supervisors and the Deputy County Administrative Officer for the Public Safety Group will serve as the Fire Warden. Operationally, the County of San Diego will continue to contract with CAL FIRE to provide services. A seven-member fire advisory board has been created in accordance with County Board Policy A-74 [Government Code Section 56886(k)]. 5. Transfer by Operation of Law. If the proposed jurisdictional changes are approved by LAFCO, then as of the effective date, CSA No. 135 shall have ownership, possession, and control of all books, records, papers, offices, equipment, supplies, moneys, funds, appropriations, licenses, permits, entitlements, agreements, contracts, claims, judgments, land, and other assets and property, real or personal, owned or leased by, connected with the administration of, or held for the benefit or use of, JCFPD. Refer to Exhibit B containing a list of assets, property ownership, leases, and contractual obligations. The County of San Diego, on behalf of CSA No. 135, shall be the successor to all assets, liabilities, and service responsibilities of the dissolved district, including but not limited to, land, equipment, vehicles, contractual rights and obligations, materials, and supplies. CSA No. 135 shall be the successor to all monies, including cash on hand, monies due but not collected and other obligations. The County of San Diego, on behalf of CSA No. 135, shall be the successor to all liabilities and service responsibilities of the dissolved district, including, but limited to land, equipment, vehicles, contractual rights and obligations, materials, supplies and all accounts payable and other obligations. Exhibit B on file in the LAFCO office lists improved and unimproved land owned by Julian-Cuyamaca prior to the Effective Date and to be owned by CSA No.135 on and after the Effective Date. Exhibit B also lists Real Property Lease (Easement) to which JCFPD is bound as landlord or tenant prior to the Effective Date and which bind CSA No.135 on and after the Effective Date. Exhibit B lists contracts binding upon JCFPD
prior to Effective Date and to be binding upon CSA No. 135 after the Effective Date. 6. Tax Revenues. Upon the Effective Date, the legal existence of JCFPD shall cease, except as otherwise required by law and the Resolution of the Board of JCFPD's governing board adopting these terms and conditions to the Matter. All property tax revenues and voterapproved special tax or special assessment revenues (if any), received or receivable by JCFPD as of the Effective Date shall be collected or collectible by CSA No. 135 for the exclusive use of funding the Services within the Territory. CSA No. 135 property taxes, special taxes, and special assessments shall not be available for other CSA No. 135 or County purposes. 7. Plan for Service. CSA No. 135 shall provide the services within the territory provided by JCFPD per the Plan for Services adopted by the County of San Diego. CSA No. 135 will provide a Paramedic Fire Engine in Julian at Fire Station #56. CSA No. 135 will fund the year-round staffing of CAL FIRE Cuyamaca Fire Station #51 with an expanded scope BLS Fire Engine. Julian Fire Station #56 will be considered a must-cover priority #1 station subject to the 30-minute move up. Levels of Services may improve or increase prior to the day immediately preceding the Effective Date. 8. Transfer in "As-Is" Condition. CSA No. 135 shall accept all real and personal property, books, records, papers, offices, equipment, supplies, moneys, funds, appropriations, licenses, permits, entitlements, agreements, contracts, claims, judgments, and all other assets and obligations transferred from JCFPD in "as-is" condition, without any payment or repair obligation from JCFPD [Government Code Section 56886(h)]. All incidental liabilities, such as accounts payable, contract obligations and consumer deposits, shall be transferred to CSA No. 135's appropriate, respective, isolated accounts. All assets including, but not limited to cash reserves, land, structures, appurtenances, rolling stock, personal property including tools, office furniture,
Julian Historical Socirty Prestent:
Diana Lindsay The Anza-Borrego Connection Join local expert Diana Lindsay on Wednesday evening, April 25 at 7:00 pm at the Julian Historical Society on 4th Street as she presents the latest edition of her book Anza-Borrego Desert Region. For almost 40 years The AnzaBorrego Desert Region has been the most comprehensive guidebook for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP), Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (OWSVRA), and the surrounding region including federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) desert lands. It is the book given to new ABDSP rangers to introduce them to their assigned patrol areas and is considered “the bible” for anyone thinking about visiting these desert lands. The new 6th Edition has been updated and includes new areas that are now completely part of ABDSP, including more acreage in the Laguna Mountains and connecting trails to adjacent Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. The seven newly created Cultural Preserves encompass over 40,000 acres of park lands. Details highlight the historical and cultural significance of the preserves. OWSVRA has also grown in size with the acquisition of the Truckhaven/Desert Cahuilla area and new trails to explore. The book includes 200 trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The Desert Directory of agencies, accommodations, and facilities is totally updated. Lowell and Diana Lindsay literally wrote the book about this desert region, including its cultural and natural history. Lowell encountered this vast preserve while flying US Navy training missions over the area. In 1967 he brought a reluctant Diana to the desert who thought there was nothing there because why else would it be called a “desert?” Each successive trip introduced a new aspect and delightful surprises that continue to this day. Diana will have books available for purchase and signing, along with the presentation about the Anza Borrego region. Please join us at the Witch Creek School House for this months presentation.
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Wed, February 28 W 9-2 @ Calvary Christian Academy Tuesday, March 13 W 18-2 @ El Cajon Valley Friday, March 30 L 0-10 @ Calipatria Monday, April 2 nr @ Borrego Springs Thursday, April 5 W 14-4 Home vs Escondido Adventist Academy Friday, April 6 L 2-10 Home vs Foothills Christian Wednesday, April 11 nr @ Mountain Empire Friday, April 13 nr Home vs Borrego Springs Wednesday, April 18 3:30 @ Vincent Memorial Friday,April 20 3:15 @ West Shores Monday, April 23 3:30 Foothills Christian Wednesday, April 25 3:30 Home vs Calipatria
Baseball
Thursday, March 8 W 7-5 Home vs Ocean View Christian Tuesday, March 13 L 6-21 Home vs Army-Navy Thursday, March 29 L 2-6 @Victory Christian Thursday, April 5 L 4-5 @ Borrego Springs Friday, April 6 L (f) @ Calvary Christian Academy Tuesday, April 10 L 2-22 Home vs Calipatria Thursday, April 12 3:15 @ West Shores Tuesday, April 17 3:15 Home vs Vincent Memorial Thursday, April 19 4:00 Home vs Calipatria Friday, April 20 3:15 Home vs Liberty Charter Tuesday, April 24 3:15 Home vs Borrego Springs Wednesday, April 25 3:15 Home vs Army-Navy
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Friday, March 9 Crusader Classic @ Calvin Christian Saturday, March 17 15th Annual Elmer Runge invitational @ West Hills Saturday, April 7 Calvin Christian Small Schools Invitational @ Escondido Friday, April 13 Dennis Gilbert Small Schools Invitational @ Mountain Empire Friday, April 20 Citrus League #1 @ Julian Saturday, April 28 Dick Wilkins Frosh-Soph Invite @ Del Norte Friday, May 4 Citrus League #2 @ Julian Thursday, May 10 Citrus League Championship @ Julian Saturday, May 19 CIF Prelims @ Mt Carmel Saturday, May 26 CIF Finals @ Mt Carmel
A variety of activities lets you create your own memorable Julian experience. Check out the Julian Calendar www.visitjulianevents.com