HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-16; City Council; 22001; Report on Alternatives for Replacement of Fire Station 2, Appropriation of FundsCITY OF CARLSBAD-AGENDA BILL 4
AB# 22,001 REPORT ON ALTERNATIVES FOR REPLACEMENT DEPT. DIRECTOR A.m
DATE 6/16/2015 OF FIRE STATION 2 AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS CITY ATTY. CJS/
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2015-153 appropriating $50,000 to prepare feasibility studies for a new Fire Station 2
and return to Council with a report and recommended action.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
In May of 2015 staff presented to Council the current challenges and replacement needs of Fire Station 2. Council
then directed staff to explore alternatives for the replacement of Fire Station 2.
Six alternatives were initially identified, and narrowed down to two viable options to stay in compliance with the
City's Growth Management Plan. Either Fire Station 2 could be rebuilt on the existing site or the city could acquire
property and build a new station. Two vacant properties were identified that comply with the Growth
Management Plan, and are located in close proximity to the current Fire Station 2. All options will require a public
vote pursuant to Proposition H.
The existing lot presents challenges in yielding the square footage necessary for a modern fire station. Staff
recommends retaining an architect to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a new building at the existing site of
Fire Station 2; as well as design and building options for the two alternative locations. The feasibility studies will
include cost estimates for land acquisition and construction costs.
Staff is requesting authority to retain an architect to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a new modern fire
station at the existing site, including a preliminary cost estimate. The authority to order an appraisal of the
proposed alternative locations and explore options to secure property pending the outcome of the ballot measure
as required by Proposition H.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the feasibility studies, cost of appraisals, and performing other "due diligence" is estimated to
be $50,000. There are no identified funding sources to rebuild on the existing site or to acquire property and build
a new fire station. The likely source of funding would be the General Capital Construction (GCC) Fund, which
would fall under the limitations imposed by Proposition H. Staff recommends initially funding the "due diligence"
for a new Fire Station No. 2 project (Project 4060-1) with the GCC Fund as it falls below the Proposition H one
million dollar threshold. Should the limitations imposed by Proposition H be resolved through a ballot measure,
the project is already in place. Sufficient funds exist in the GCC Fund for this request.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Mike Davis 760-931-2141 michael.davis@carlsbadca.gov
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Section 15262 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines a project involving only
feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the agency has not approved, adopted, or funded
qualifies as a statutory exemption, and therefore does not require environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2015-153 appropriating $50,000 to prepare feasibility studies for a new Fire Station No. 2 and
return to Council with a report and recommended action.
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RESOLUTION N0.2015-153
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING $50,000 TO PREPARE FEASIBILITY
STUDIES FOR A NEW FIRE STATION 2 AND RETURN TO COUNCIL
WITH A REPORT AND RECOMMENDED ACTION
WHEREAS, In May of 2015 staff presented to Council the current challenges and
replacement needs of Fire Station 2. Council then directed staff to explore alternate locations
as well as the feasibility of rebuilding the fire station on the existing site; and
WHEREAS, Fire Station 2 can either be rebuilt on the existing site or the city could
acquire property and build a new station; and
WHEREAS, an architect will provide feasibility studies for the existing site of Fire Station
2, as well as design and building options for two alternative locations;
WHEREAS, the costs of feasibility studies, appraisals, and performing other required due
diligence is estimated at $50,000; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified the General Capital Construction (GCC) Fund as a source
of funding to pay for these costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. The Council authorizes the city manager to enter into an agreement with an
architect to prepare feasibility studies for the existing site of Fire Station 2, as well as
design and building options for two alternative locations.
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3. The Council authorizes staff to order an appraisal for each of the proposed
alternative locations and explore options to acquire one or both properties pending
the outcome of the public vote required pursuant to Proposition H.
4. The Council authorizes the Finance Director to appropriate $50,000 from the
GCC Fund to Project 4060-1 (Fire Station #2) for the purpose of the feasibility
studies.
1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
2 of Carlsbad on the 16th day of June, 2015, by the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Council Members Hall, Blackburn, Schumacher, Wood, Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
Fire Station Rebuild
Michael Davis, Fire Chief
Mike Calderwood, Fire Division Chief
June 16, 2015
Growth Management Plan
“There are no more than 1,500 dwelling units
outside of a five-minute response distance from
any of the City’s six fire stations.”
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Current - Fire Station 2
1906 Arenal Road
Alternate Location #1
El Camino Real / Alga
(Cash for Gold)
Alternate Location #2
2400 Alga Road
(Old Water Tank)
Alternate Location #3
EL Camino Real / Costa Del Mar
Alternate Location #4
7700 El Camino Real
(La Costa Town Center)
Alternate Location #5
2232 Calle Barcelona
(San Dieguito Schools District)
Alternate Location #6
1907 Arenal Road
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Current Location of Fire Station 2
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 820
5 827
6 1129
contiguous area 1480
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Alternate Location #1
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 1276
5 831
6 1125
contiguous area 2280
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Alternate Location #2
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 3282
5 789
6 1019
contiguous area 4286
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Alternate Location #3
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 1026
5 831
6 994
contiguous areas (1) 1038 , (2) 821
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Alternate Location #4
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 2122
5 831
6 797
contiguous area 2313
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Alternate Location #5
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 3655
5 826
6 193
contiguous area 3846
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Alternate Location #6
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 820
5 827
6 1129
contiguous area 1480
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Alternate Location #6 Current Location of Fire Station 2 Alternate Location #3
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 820 2 820 2 1026
5 827 5 827 5 831
6 1129 6 1129 6 994
contiguous area 1480 contiguous area 1480 contiguous areas (1) 1038 , (2) 821
Alternate Location #1 Alternate Location #2 Alternate Location #4
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 1276 2 3282 2 2122
5 831 5 789 5 831
6 1125 6 1019 6 797
contiguous area 2280 contiguous area 4286 contiguous area 2313
Alternate Location #5
Responsible
Service Area
“Dwelling Units”
outside of service area
2 3655
5 826
6 193
contiguous area 3846
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Alternate Location #6
1907 Arenal Road
Alternate Location #3
EL Camino Real / Costa Del Mar
Current - Fire Station 2
1906 Arenal Road
In order of preference
Existing Location
•Pros
–City owned land
–Within GMP limits
•Cons
–Size
•Very constrained footprint
•Unable to house some modern firefighting equipment
–Very Exotic Station
•Underground parking
•May require an increase in the zoned height limit
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Alternate Locations 3 & 6
•Pros
–Within GMP limits
–Vacant lots
–Use existing plans from
New Fire Station 3
•Cons
–Land purchase
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Proposition H
“The City of Carlsbad shall make no real property
acquisition and/or no improvement to real property
the cost of which exceeds $1 million in City funds,
unless the proposed acquisition and/or
improvement project and the cost in City funds is
first placed upon the ballot and approved by a
majority of the voters voting thereon at an election.
A project may not be separated into parts or phases
so as to avoid the effects of this chapter.”
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Staff Request
•The authority to:
–Retain an architect to evaluate the feasibility of
constructing a new, modern fire station at the
existing site
–Order an appraisal of the proposed alternate
locations and explore options to secure the
property
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Questions?
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