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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-11-16; City Council; 945; Park & Open Space Joint Powers Agreement'T H E C I T Y O F C A R L S B A i C?C;% L -I F' O R N I A Agenda Bill No. -�sl, Referred To: Subject: PARK AND OPEN SPACE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Statement of the Matter Date: Nov. 16, 1972 Submitted By: City Manager Both the City of Carlsbad and the County of San Diego have conducted recent bond elections where a majority of City and County residents favored acquisition of additional parks and open space. However, because of California's nearly unique two-thirds vote requirements for General Obligation Bond Issues, neither measure was successful. This does not, however, abate the urgent need for open space acquisi- tion in an area urbanizing as rapidly as North San Diego County. One method that could be considered by the City Council and Board of Supervisors is a joint powers agreement. Exhibit Staff Recommendations 1- / r AB No. Date: November 16, 1972 City Manager's Recommendation Carlsband, now that the annexation of LaCosta is completed, could finance joint powers obligations for Park and Open Space acquisition and development from transit occupancy taxes beginning in fiscal year 1973-74. The County likewise could finance their obligations from non -property tax revenues. Hence such an agreement between Carlsbad and the County would not affect the property tax levy of either agency. My suggestion its that the City and County staffs prepare a feasibility report for the City Council and Board of Supervisors if both bodies agree to review the potentials of this method of Park and Open Space acquisition. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to communi- cate to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors our willingness to consider the merits and demerits of a joint powers agreement between Carlsbad and the County of San Diego to acquire and develop Parks and Open Space. Council Action 11-21-72 Following discussion a motion was made that this matter be deferred until after the first of the year, at which time it should be placed on the Agenda and discussed. 1-16-73 The Mayor was authorized to communicate to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors the City`s willingness to consider the merits and demerits of a joint powers agreement between Carlsbad and the County of San Diego to acquire and develop parks and open .space. 1/10/73 This office still suggests consideration of our recommenda- tion of 11/16/72. If the City Council does not wish to further con- sider the subject, we are still left with the question of Lake Calavera. If we do not consider the feasibility of a joint powers agreement, it is further suggested that a term sale (say ten years) of Lake Calavera to San Diego County for park purposes be considered. Policy guidance regarding Lake Calavera is needed to assist in our General Plan Revision and Capital Improvements Program.