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Ms. Lindy Chan, Principal Planner City of Redwood City, Planning Services February 28, 2020 Page 9 The foregoing categories of information are critical for determining the extent of both physical and fiscal impacts on the District caused by increased population growth. As discussed above, California school districts are dependent on developer fees authorized by the provisions of Government Code sections 65995, et seq., and Education Code sections 17620, et seq., for financing new school facilities and maintenance of existing facilities. The developer fees mandated by section 65995 provide the District the bulk of its local share of financing for facilities needs related to development. The adequacy of the statutory development fees to offset the impact of new development on local school districts can be determined only if the types of housing and average square footage can be taken into consideration. For instance, larger homes often generate approximately the same number of students as smaller homes. At the same time, however, a larger home will generate a greater statutory development fee, better providing for facilities to house the student being generated. It is for these reasons that the Government Code now requires a school district to seek — and presumably to receive — such square footage information from local planning departments. (Gov. Code § 65995.5(c)(3).) While the foregoing funding considerations are fiscal issues, they translate directly into physical, environmental impacts, in that inadequate funding for new school construction can result in overcrowding of existing facilities. Furthermore, fiscal and social considerations are relevant to an EIR, particularly when they either contribute to or result from physical impacts. (Pub. Res. Code § 21001(g); Cal. Code Regs., tit.14, §§ 15021(b), 15131(a) -(c), 15142 & 15382.) Phasing of development is also a crucial consideration in determining the extent of impact on schools. The timing of the development will determine when new students are expected to be generated, and therefore is an important consideration particularly when considering the cumulative impact of a project in conjunction with other approved or pending development. Public Services - Schools 16. Describe existing and future conditions within the District, on a school -by - school basis, including size, location and capacity of facilities. 17. Describe the adequacy of both existing infrastructure serving schools and anticipated infrastructure needed to serve future schools. 18. Describe the District's past and present enrollment trends. 19. Describe the District's current uses of its facilities. 20. Describe projected teacher/staffing requirements based on anticipated population growth and existing State and District policies. 21. Describe any impacts on curriculum as a result of anticipated population growth.