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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-02; City Council; 3798; Palomar Airport AnnexationCITY OF CARLSBAD AGENDA BILL NO. DATE: DEPARTMENT : <37f^ November 2, 1976 City Manager Initial: Dept.Hd. C. Atty. C. Mgr. MfAvj Subject: • • , PALOMAR AIRPORT ANNEXATION - 2 • £JUJ^ ?1^ 7 - •* ^ Statement of the Matter The attached report outlines the impact the annexation of Palomar Airport would have on the City of Carlsbad. Since the City is initiating the annexation of the airport, an application for annexation has been prepared for submittal to LAFCO. If the City Council desires to initiate the annexation at this time, the recommendations below should be approved. Exhibit Memo to City Manager dated October 20, 1976. Airport layout map indicating area to be annexed. (Wall Exhibit) Recommendation 1. City Council request the County Board of Supervisors to consent to the annexation. 2. Direct staff to file application with LAFCO pending consent of Board of Supervisors. Council action 11-2-76 Staff with directed to proceed with annexation proceedings of Palomar Airport. DATE: October 20, 1976 TO: CITY MANAGER FROM: Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: PALOMAR AIRPORT ANNEXATION The following report has been prepared concerning the proposed annexation of Palomar Airport to the City of Carlsbad. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has recently given final approval to the Palomar Airport Master Plan and the County will begin implementation of the plan as funds become available. The only land proposed for annexation at this time is the County owned property at the Airport. Approximately 255 acres are proposed for annexation. This report will briefly analyze three impacts of the annexation; Municipal service demands; anticipated revenues; and land use regulation. SERVICE DEMANDS Sewer Service The City of Carlsbad is presently providing sewer service to the Airport. The City and County entered into an agreement re- garding service in May, 1975. The County currently pays an annual sewer service charge as specified in the agreement. The agreement further provides that in the event the Airport property is annexed to the City of Carlsbad, the agreement shall be deemed to be modified to provide for a rate (sewer service charge) estab- lished on the same basis as for other commercial and industrial users within the City limits. Water Service Water service to the Airport is provided by Carlsbad Municipal Water District. Annexation should have no direct effect on the provision of water service to the Airport. Trash Hauling The same trash hauler operating in the City of Carlsbad is also providing service to the Airport and this service would continue after annexation. Leisure Service The proposed annexation would have no significant impact on the demand for Park and Recreation and Library service. October 20, 1976 Page 2 Subject: Palomar Airport Annexation Public Works Maintenance The City of Carlsbad would become responsible for the maintenance of that portion of Palomar Airport Road which lies adjacent to Palomar Airport. Since the Airport property is in County ownership, the main- tenance of interior streets and other public improvements within the airport would most likely remain the responsibility of the County. However, County staff has indicated that it may be desirable to bring certain interior streets up to City standards and have the City accept such streets into the City street system and therefore become responsible for their maintenance. Business License Enforcement Most businesses operating at Palomar Airport would be subject to the City Business License requirements. After an initial effort to insure that all businesses are licensed, there should be no significant enforcement problems at the Airport. The Airport Manager has indicated that he will assist the City in any way possible to help insure that businesses are properly licensed. Police Services The Police Department indicates that the proposed annexation will have a very slight effect on its patrol activities. Routine patrol service can easily be provided through the present beat organization. It is not anticipated that the Airport will generate a significant demand for police service. Fire Service The fire service required at the Airport will fall into three categories; inspection, structural fire protection, and crash services. The demand for fire services in the short term will not heavily impact the Fire Department. There will be an increase in fire inspection activities, but this increase can be integrated into the present work load of the Fire Inspection Division. Structural fire protection at the Airport can be adequately provided from the La Costa Station for the short term. However, as the industrial property at the Airport and in the adjacent industrial parks develops, an additional station will be required in the general vicinity of the Airport. It is anticipated that this upgrading will occur as the Airport develops. October 20, 1976 Page 3 Subject: Palomar Airport Annexation Building Inspection Annexation should not create a significant demand for service from the Building Department. The cost of providing inspection services should be offset by permit and plan check fees. REVENUES Annexation of the Airport would cause four significant sources of revenues to accrue to the City. The following estimate of revenues for the 1976-77 fiscal year is based on 1975-76 revenue figures. Sales Tax $13,050 Retail sales transactions at the Airport are currently subject to the 6% sales tax. Upon annexation the sales tax revenue would be redistributed and the revenue currently going to the County would instead go to the City. There would be no increase in the sales tax rate; it would simply be redistributed. Aircraft Personal Property Tax $29,672 Aircraft at Palomar Airport are subject to this tax. At present, one-half of this tax goes to school districts and one-half to the County. Upon annexation, distribution would be as follows: 1/3 County, 1/3 school districts, 1/3 City. This is simply a redistribution of tax revenues, the tax rate would not be increased due to annexation. Possessory Interest Tax $ 6,200 Possessory interest in land and improvements is subject to City property tax of $1.90. This tax is already levied by taxing jurisdictions which include the Airport within their boundaries. Upon annexation, the City's tax levy would be added to the com- bined total. Business License Tax $ 528+ The revenue derived would depend upon the gross receipts of the businesses at the Airport. A conservative estimate of $1,500,000 gross receipts was assumed for this estimate. TOTAL: $49,450 There do not appear to be any other significant revenue sources which would accrue to the City due to the annexation of the Airport. October 20, 1976 Page 4 Subject: Palomar Airport Annexation LAND USE REGULATION Since all the territory proposed for annexation is owned by the County of San Diego, an unusual situation regarding zoning regulation and development standards is presented. Although the County is required by Public Utilities Code 21661.6 to submit plans to the City prior to the acquisition of land for the expansion or enlarging the Airport, the City has little actual control of land use and development standards on County owned property. Although it may legally and politically be difficult to impose City standards and regulations on the Airport, a Master Plan for the Airport has been reviewed by the City of Carlsbad and may provide adequate guidelines to control development of the Airport. If greater City control over Airport development is desired, there are a number of possible alternatives which could be considered. If it is felt that the Master Plan provides an adequate guideline for the short term, additional controls could be considered at a later date. RECOMMENDATION If the City Council desires to proceed with the annexation of the Airport at this time, it is recommended that the following steps be taken: 1. Request the County Board of Supervisors to consent to the annexation in accordance with Government Code 54797.1. 2. Direct the staff to prepare an application for submittal to the Local Agency Formation Commission. FRANK N. MANNEN Administrative Assistant FNMrmlc