HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-18; City Council; 21532; Presentation Potential Voter Approved Capital Projects Subject to Prop HCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
AB# 21,532 PRESENTATION ON POTENTIAL
VOTER APPROVED CAPITAL
PROJECTS SUBJECT TO PROP H
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PRESENTATION ON POTENTIAL
VOTER APPROVED CAPITAL
PROJECTS SUBJECT TO PROP H CITY ATTY. ^-^^
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PRESENTATION ON POTENTIAL
VOTER APPROVED CAPITAL
PROJECTS SUBJECT TO PROP H CITY MGR. ^
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept presentation from the Administrative Services Director on a proposed ballot measure for
the November 2014 election that would ask voters to approve capital improvement projects
exceeding the limitation imposed by Proposition H.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Proposition H, adopted by voters in 1982, restricts the use of city funds for the acquisition and
improvement of real property. Staff will discuss a potential ballot measure that would allow
voters to decide if certain projects might exceed the $1 million limitation imposed by Proposition
H. This measure would be similar to Proposition C, approved by voters in 2002, which funded
the construction of Alga Norte Park and the Safety Training Center.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The proposed presentation does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California
Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, do not require environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
None.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Chuck McBride 760-602-2430
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED •
DENIED •
CONTINUED •
WITHDRAWN •
AMENDED •
CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC •
CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN •
RETURNED TO STAFF •
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Council received the presentation
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City of Carlsbad
Ballot Initiative Update
March 18, 2014
Prop H
•Citizens’ Initiative November 1982
–Purpose and Intent
•Civic improvements create tax burdens
•Constrained finances increased impact of capital
projects
•Inadequate public involvement
•Allowed direct expression of citizen input by vote
•Not intended to impede daily administration
Prop H
“The city shall make no real property acquisition
and/or improvements to real property of which
exceeds one million dollars in city funds,
unless… placed upon the ballot and approved
by a majority of the voters.”
Prop H Guidelines
•Guidelines adopted in 1983
–Government Bodies
–Funding Sources
–Exemptions
–Vote Required
–Limitation Period
•Amendment to Guidelines in 2002
Prop C
•Passed in November 2002 Election
•Proposed Four Projects:
–Alga Norte
–Joint Responders Safety Training Center
–Cannon Road Extension
–Trail Linkages and Open Space
–Action in 2005
Policy 74 (GF Reserve)
•Revised November 2010
•30 Percent Minimum
•Target of 40 to 50 Percent (no max)
•One-Time Uses
Actions
•Ballot Measure Projects
•Ballot Measure Repealing Prop H
•Ballot Escalating the Prop H Limit
Potential Projects for Voter Approval
•Coastal Corridor
•Multi-Generational Indoor Rec Center
•Outdoor Adventure Park
•Fire Station 2
•Dove Library
Milestones
• City Council July 8
• Call Election August 8
• Election November 4
Questions