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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-08; City Council; 11383; Redevelopment Project Area II. . , -- Cl’- OF CARLSBAD - AGENLI: BILL AB#m TITLE AUTHORIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE AN RFP TO RETAIN A CONSULTANT SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY MT& /0-6--“r/ OF ESTABLISHING A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT DEPT. RED AREA II RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to distribute requests for proposals to retain consultant services to assist staff in studying the feasibility of establishing a second redevelopment project area in Carlsbad, and appropriate the $30,000 allocation to fund the feasibility study project. ITEM EXPLANATION: On October 16, 1990, the City Council took the first step in establishing a second redevelopment project area by designating a survey area. The designated survey area extends from the northern City boundary to the southern city boundary, from the l-5 freeway to a point 2,000 feet west of the mean high tide line (with the exception of Tierra del Oro, Shore Drive) and including property surrounding Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Holiday Park, the Girl’s Club on Eureka Place and excludinq the existing Village Redevelopment Project Area. A map is attached showing the complete survey area. The primary purposes for establishing a redevelopment project include eliminating and alleviating blight found to exist within the project area, increasing the supply of affordable housing and improving the physical, social and economic well being of residents in the project area through redevelopment efforts. Redevelopment law authorizes the use of tax increment revenues to be used in areas that are predominantly urbanizedt-blighted. To determine whether or not it is feasible to establish a redevelopment project area, the City must carefully study the designated survey area. Following the determination that a new project area is feasible, the official project area boundaries are designated and a Preliminary Plan is prepared for review by the Redevelopment Agency. Upon acceptance of the Preliminary Plan and designation of the project area boundaries by the Redevelopment Agency the City may then proceed with preparation of the Redevelopment Plan and other appropriate documents to legally establish a second project area in Carlsbad. Staff has prepared the attached Request for Proposal to retain a consultant to study the designated survey area and to prepare a report on the feasibility of establishing a second redevelopment project area in Carlsbad. Consultant proposals will be evaluated by Redevelopment staff. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an oral interview before a Selection Committee, made up of a cross-section of City staff and Public Officials. The Selection Committee will make a recommendation and staff will request authorization from the Housing and Redevelopment Commission to award the contract for consultant services. h - AGENDA BILL NO. ‘! 3 b. 3 PAGE 2 FISCAL IMPACT: The City Council has previously authorized $30,000 in the FY 1990-91 proposed Redevelopment Project Area II budget (812-840-341 O-2479) to cover consultant services costs for preparation of the Feasibility Study. The previously approved $30,00 allocation will need to be reappropriated into the FY 1991-92 proposed Redevelopment Project Area II budget to fund the Feasibility Study. Additional funding may be needed in the future for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. EXHIBITS: 1. Map of Survey Area 2. Request for Proposal (RFP) --.. c ..’ ~~~ ..‘..‘.“.~~~~~;i~;;. i’ -.‘~‘~;;:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~;~~~~~~~ “. ‘..B.,.;i>..: ._._ ,. _. I i;; __-. ‘I - _ _-- ‘--iulr& /’ - I . - ,’ ‘k -. .‘l&y-y ik -A \ \\ \ . ._. hy of Carfsbad ‘~ \ REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT II ALTERNATIVE “C” CITY OF CARLSBAD STUDY OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT SURVEY AREA FEASIBILITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL I. INTRODUCTION The City of Carlsbad invites your proposal to study the feasibility of establishing a second Redevelopment Project Area in Carlsbad. The Consultant will be required to assist City staff in identifying ttie existence and influences of blight within the designated survey area, (as approved by the City Council) and defining the boundaries of a second redevelopment project area, if feasible. The Redevelopment Plan and Environmental Impact Report will be prepared under separate contracts. II. SITE DESCRIPTION The designated redevelopment project surrey area extends from the northern City boundary to the southern city boundary, from the l-5 freeway to a point 2,000 feet west of the mean high tide line (with the exception of Tierra del Oro, Shore Drive) and includinq property surrounding Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Holiday Park, the Girl’s Club on Eureka Place and excludinq the existing Village Redevelopment Project Area. The primary zoning designations within the survey area are currently as follows: R-l (One-Family Residential), P-C (Planned Community Zone), O-S (Open Space), P-U (Public Utility Zone), RD-M (Residential Density-Multiple Zone), R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential Zone), C-T (Commercial Tourist Zone), P-M (Planned Industrial Zone), M (Industrial Zone), RMHP (Residential Mobile Home Park Zone), 0 (Office Zone), Q (Qualified Development Overlay Zone), C-2 (General Commercial) and R-A (Residential- Agricultural Zone). Ill. BACKGROUND The City of Carlsbad has designated the survey area from which the project area(s) may be selected. The survey area boundaries were approved by the City Council on October 16, 1990, when Council also gave authorization to determine the feasibility of a new redevelopment project area. A map of the survey area is attached. IV. GOALS & OBJECTIVES The City of Carlsbad goals for this project are: 1. Complete the analysis of survey area conditions and identify appropriate boundaries for a second Redevelopment Project Area in Carlsbad, if feasible; To complete this project in a manner which is acceptable to the City, the Consultant will be required to do the following: 1. Determine what percentage of the survey area has been developed for “urban uses” and provide one sepia and ten maps that outline the urbanized area. The determination of urban uses shall be made so as to be satisfactory to Agency General Counsel and Special Counsel. 2. Define the blighting conditions within the survey area and provide one sepia and ten maps that graphically depict these conditions. The determination of blight shall be made so as to be satisfactory to Agency General Counsel and Special Counsel. 3. Prepare the written, legal description of the proposed Project Area and the required Project Area map(s). The map(s) shall conform to the State Board of Equalization’s project area mapping requirements. 4. Prepare a master list and mailing labels for organizations and the last known property owners of record for all parcels within the Project Area(s); prepare master list and mailing labels for all addresses within Project Area. The master list and mailing labels shall be prepared and updated so as to allow mailing within 30 days prior to final submission to the Housing and Redevelopment Department. 5. Attend all meetings with City staff, Agency Counsel, Special Counsel, and other necessary consultants to discuss technical information, review documents and obtain input. The consultant shall prepare, duplicate and distribute all materials as required for these meetings. 6. Attend meetings with interested citizen groups, the fiscal review committee and other advisory bodies, as directed by City staff. The consultant shall prepare, duplicate and distribute all materials as required for these meetings. 2 ;* 1 - . . I. ; ., 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. -, Assist City staff in consulting with each taxing agency that levies taxes, or for which taxes are levied, on property in the Project Area(s). Prepare all required notices as required by the Community Redevelopment Law and other applicable statutes. Appear at public hearings (as required by the Community Redevelopment Law) and make required presentations. Update any documents, maps, reports, etc., which may be required after any public hearing. Assist the City of Carlsbad in filing all documents of record to ensure that the feasibility study has met all legal requirements. Prepare a complete document reference file from all studies and data which have been prepared during the process. Coordinate with Agency General Counsel and Special Counsel, when appropriate for review, coordination, and approval of documents or report modifications. Prepare all necessary staff reports and resolutions in the appropriate form for each reviewing body. V. 1. SCOPE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUIRED Communitv Involvement Major emphasis will be given to comprehensive community input. Community support will be critical to the success of the new project area(s). The consultant’s work program must anticipate and reflect community input throughout the planning process by accounting for work sessions and public meetings. 2. Research and Analvsis The consultant shall be responsible for collection, review and analysis of relevant existing information and the generation of graphics and written documentation necessary to provide a comprehensive and accurate description of the proposed new project area(s). The data base should be presented in a manner which is ‘. . * . ; . ..i -- h adequate for public presentations. Meetings with City staff, public groups, property owners and elected officials may be necessary to achieve a thorough understanding of current and long term issues related to the ultimate successful development of the new project area(s). 3. Goals, Obiectives and Alternatives With input from public groups, City staff and the consultant will be responsible for preparing a series of development goals and objectives and specific alternatives to provide a basis for land use recommendations, technical land design standards. 4. Preparation of a Draft Feasibilitv Studv and Report Recommendations The consultant shall be responsible for preparing and issuing a draft document for review and comment by City staff, Agency Counsel, Special Counsel, public groups, and the appropriate City Boards and Commissions. The consultant shall work under the direction of the Housing and Redevelopment Staff. However, the consultant will be responsible for assuming a lead role in conducting the feasibility study including research activities, presentations and responses to comments. The Redevelopment Plan and the Environmental Impact Report will be prepared under a separate contract. Objectives, development of permitted land uses and land use controls for financing the redevelopment program mechanisms, plan duration, procedures for the services that support the Redevelopment Plan adoption process shall be conducted pursuant to the requirements of Community Redevelopment Law. 5. Preparation of the Final Feasibilitv Studv Report and Recommendations The consultant will be responsible for incorporating appropriate changes from the draft document into the final document and for providing a minimum of 25 copies to the City for distribution to interested parties. The consultant shall prepare the final document through the use of the word processing computer program entitled: WORDPERFECT 5.1. The consultant shall indicate the type of computer program to be used to generate graphics and provide computer disks with the noted graphics to the City upon completion of the project. 4 ‘1. * . :.I -. h 6. Schedule Work on the feasibility study is expected to begin within fourteen (14) days following execution of the City’s standard consultant agreement. (A copy is attached for review.) VI. RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL All responses to this Request for Proposal should be presented in the following general format: 1. Introduction < This section should consist of an introduction to the proposal which conveys a clear understanding of the project requirements and objectives. 2. Qualifications The overall capabilities of the Consultant’s organization should be discussed in this section. Include a brief summary of the firm’s history and experiences and resume (s) for the principal and supporting personnel to be assigned to the project. 3. Methodoloay In this section, the consultant should describe the proposed methodology for completing the outlined project. The proposed scope of work should be clearly defined, including the depth of analysis of research and the means for obtaining community input. Also, the consultant should identify the decisions, products, data anticipated from City staff or other agencies to ensure the successful completion of this project area(s). The level of assistance required from City staff should be clearly stated in this section. 4. Cost of Proiect The consultant shall provide a detailed statement of costs with subtotals for major tasks outlined within the proposed methodology to complete the required feasibility study. , 5 5. 6. 7. Schedule The consultant shall provide a detailed schedule for completing the various studies and work items described in the methodology/course of action to conduct the feasibility study. References List at least three (3) references of former clients who have contracted with the firm for services similar to those outlined within this Request for Proposals. The references must include the name of the company, address, current telephone number of contact person and approximate year of the project(s). Authorization The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to bind the firm and shall contain a statement to the effect that the proposal is valid for at least ninety (90) days. The City of Carlsbad will not pay for any costs incurred by any firm or persons submitting a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals. The City of Carlsbad reserves the right to reject, modify, or cancel, in part or in its entirety, this Request for Proposal at any time. All data, documents and other products used during completion of this project shall remain in the public domain. Similarly, all responses to this Request for Proposal shall become the property of the City of Carlsbad and will be retained or disposed of accordingly. VII. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL: Interested consultants must submit an original and three (3) copies of their proposal to the City of. Carlsbad by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 1991. Proposals received after the deadline, will not be accepted. Proposals may be hand-delivered or mailed to the following contact person at the noted address: Karen Sauer, Management Analyst City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department 2965 Roosevelt Street, Suite B Carlsbad, CA 92008 6 . VIII. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: lf you have any questions or comments regarding this Request for Proposals, please contact KAREN SAUER at (619) 434-2811. IX. CON$ULTANT SELECTION PROCESS: All firms interested in responding to this Request for Proposals must initially represent themselves solely by their written proposal. All written proposals received by the City of Carlsbad, Housing & Redevelopment Department by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 1991 will be reviewed by Redevelopment Staff. As determined by City staff, the most qualified consultants will be invited to an oral interview before an appointed Selection Committee. (The Principal that will be directly responsible for execution of the contract should be present at the interview.) The Selection Committee will make a recommendation to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission to award the consultant contract. The final decision for selection of a consultant and the award of contract will be made by the Housing and Redevelopment Commission. The following criteria shall be used by staff in evaluating the consultant proposals: 1. 2. The quality of the proposal, including organization, comprehensiveness and responsiveness to the requirements of this Request for Proposal. Experience working in areas with conditions similar or related to the City of Carlsbad survey area. 3. Quality of the proposed work program/methodology. 4. Overall qualifications of the consultant/sub-consultant. 5. Schedule for completion of the project. 6. Estimated project cost. 7 ,’ ’ ? ‘, ,a’,: X. ATTACHMENTS: The following attachments are provided for informational purposes only: 1. Map of the City of Carlsbad survey area. 2. City of Carlsbad standard consultant agreement. SURVEY AREA The first step in the redevelopment plan adoption process is the designation of a Survey Area by the City Council. The Sun, Redevelo Area is studied to determine the feasibility of a selected R msnt Project. T If feasible, oundaries for a Redevelopment Pro’ect Area are then om within the Survey Area by the Planning Commission and a d reliminary Plan is prepared. I),S.m,OUTEi-j gy s7w=F /w- T-G dg/cil cQ+-+- ~p?l-c~G 9J=-- 636 =I+- /1,3r3. L . - se F . P. C H 0. Z jar +? ; - * . I’ i i 6ity of hsbrd BEDEVELOPMENT PROJECT II I ALTERNATIVE “C” - SUMMARY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ADOPTION PROCESS WHAT IS REDEVELOPMENT? Redevelopment is a process by which a city or county can improve m areas of the community. Redevelopment is used to promote privat8 development, and to improve streets, ut~lii systems, drainage facilities, parka, public buikli s, and schools. Redevelopment is also used to promote affordable housing to %N and moderate income families. Redevelopment can provide money to areas of need in the community. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING Redevelopment Project Area Created Tax Base Value Set Redevelopment PfojectPefbd completed / New Private Investment mmm8mm lc . INCREASED ASSESSED VALUATION FOR REDEVELOPMENT ~mammmmm I 8mmmm8mm TAX BASE VALUE FOR OTHER AGENCIES I I I I I 8 8 8 m m l l l 8 8 8 8 8 l 8 8 l 8 8 8 8 8 8 I.,: 8 8 Start Project 10 .m 20 30 $0 50 YEARS REDEVELOPMENT WILL NOT INCREASE TAXES HOW TAX INCREMENT IS GENERATED . REDEVELOPMENT WILL NOT INCREASE TAXES Redevelopment Agencies- have the authority to levy taxes, fees or assessments on property In *\a Redeveb ent Project Area. Tax increment Is the primary source o p” revenue Redevetopment Agencies have to spendon redevelopment projects. In short, Tax Increment is the difference between the property tax revenue ?l enerated now and the property tax revenue anticipated in t e future. This difference, or increment, is retained by the Redevelopment Agency. Increases in property taxes are determined by Proposition 13, a the Redevetopment Agency. Proposrtion 13 set a statewde formula whrch states that your property taxes’will equal 1% of the assessed value of*your property. The assessed value is set by the County Assessor when property is sold or new constructidn is completed. Proposition 13 also states that if your property is not mpmved or sold, its assessed vatue can only increased by up to 2% a year. However, if your property IS improved or sold, then U is reassessed up to the sale price of the propertyoruptothetotalofthecurrentassessedvaluePlUQ the value of the improvements. Than, you (or the new owner) are taxed 1% of the new assessed value of the Property. TAX INCREMENT BONDS l+evebpment Agencies @sue tax lnpmen? bpnds tp ~UU most of the pf0pq corn+++ wlthrn hf % mm Plan. The prwmpaf and Interest payments forthese ncfsarepaidfmnthetaxincfemmrevenue generatedintheProjectArea. The termbonds. Thesebtmdstypical ~theprincipatandi+Mestare Yeoftheband. AMI term rlues wbs8 term years. Thew bond8 a Agency and not tlm City. HOW TAX INCREMENT IS GENERATED When a Redevelopment Project Area is adopted the current assessed value of all the propert Area is added up. The total figure is ca led the Base r within the Pro’ect 4 ear Value. As property is improved or resold, the assessed value increases n accordance with the limitations established by Proposition 13. The rope tax revenue enerated b a r the valuation increase above t P T e Base Year alue) is cal ed tax increment revenue. The tax increment revenue is what is distributed to the Redevelopment Agency. Forexample,Mrs.Smithownspropertyvaluedat$100,000 this ear, and her taxes paid at the rate of 1% would be $lOtO. Mrs. Smith sells her property to Mr. Roberts at a price of $500,000. The taxes same lok rate would be $500 8 aid by Mr. Roberts at the . The difference between $1000 and $5000, or$4000, iscalled tax increment. These funds are distributed to the Redevelopment Agency for reinvestment in the Project Area. Above is a picture of how tax increment wotks PARTICIPA ION OF OTHER TAXING AGENCIES Redevebpmenk programs are funded thrwgh redirecting future property tax rev-8 to the Redevetopment Agency. ~~~~I+I&~~~ otherys~ flow to other taxing and fife &tricts, and m8s rnchde the county, water fizcmis. Becsl~se of this, the Redevebpment Law requires the Red~elcPmerd Agency to meet with each taxirqa andreviewpotentialfinancialimpadcr.ThesemsetmgswiI v resullinagraemefUthatarededgnedtoeli~nateany financiallblJ~wusedbytheredlloftaxncrement reu8nue. A$rememtypwrllymquksthe thmqh tax s lltammtrwelnledconslnJct * !igizi facifittes which the taxh acoon@iih atone. An exw YLlt ncywouldnotb8aMeto exampleofthisisthe construction of a new school facffity. , I m%‘+lYON --\ . +-k$$$, - ,.a+; .-C -..r.*’ ‘-.e?M~-, _._.. -... City of C4rW