Midcoast Governance

Introduction to Midcoast Local Government - district boundaries, services provided, decision-making bodies (slide presentation) 

LAFCo - San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission is an independent commission with jurisdiction over the boundaries of the 20 cities, 22 independent special districts, and many of the 33 active county-governed special districts serving San Mateo County.

Purposes of the MCC, from the Bylaws, includes: “To provide a vehicle for exploring the feasibility and merits of governmental organization alternatives, including but not limited to incorporation or annexation.”

Incorporate? Annex to HMB? Status Quo?

• 2017 MCC on Governance & Funding for Midcoast Community Parks & Recreation: presentation - minutes

• 2011 MCC requested an updated Midcoast Fiscal Study. County replied that traditionally unincorporated areas will establish a committee of local residents to raise funds to hire a consultant. 

• 2008 LAFCo Coastside Sphere of Influence recommendations — MCC comments

• 1998 Midcoast Fiscal Study for Incorporation/Annexation was discussed by MCC, FOG & P&Z Committees and at two Town Hall meetings. After low attendance at the Town Hall meetings, the issue faded away.

• 1997 Forms of Government presentation led to MCC request for Midcoast fiscal study (scope of work)

• 1995-1996 MCC FOG Committee:  Sept 1995 kick-off meeting  --  May 1996 report to MCC

• 1990 SF Chronicle article on desire to form new city to achieve local land use control