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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-13; City Council; 22112; Presentation Capital Projects Subject to Prop HCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL AB# 22,112 PRESENTATION ON POTENTIAL DEPT. HEAD (yi^ MTG. 10/13/15 VOTER APPROVED CAPITAL PROJECTS SUBJECT TO PROP H CITY ATTY. pf^ DEPT. ASD VOTER APPROVED CAPITAL PROJECTS SUBJECT TO PROP H CITY MGR. W\ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept presentation from the Administrative Services Director on a proposed ballot measure for the November 2016 election that wouid 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 action does not qualify as a "project" under the Galifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 as it does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. EXHIBITS: None. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Chuck McBride 760-602-2430 FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED • CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER-SEE MINUTES AMENDED • Report received. 1 1 City of Carlsbad Ballot Initiative Update October 13, 2015 Prop H •Citizens’ Initiative November 1982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 •Fire Stations 1 & 2 •Park development per the Strategic Plan •Village double track project •Coastal Corridor Improvements •SDG&E Service Center Relocation Potential Projects for Voter Approval Fire Stations 1 & 2 •Summary:To fund the rebuilding of Fire Stations 1 and 2 to accommodate service levels. •Station 1 built in 1968, Station 2 built in 1969 •Both Stations require a ballot measure to: –Accommodate modern apparatus –Increase storage of equipment and personnel –Meet current codes and standards –Station 2 needs will be addressed first, then Station 1 Parks & Recreation Department Strategic Action Plan •Authorize development and construction of parks & recreation facilities as identified in the Parks & Recreation Department Strategic Action Plan Poinsettia Community Park Multiuse, Multigenerational Community Recreation Center •Innovative fitness, wellness, culinary arts and before and after school programming •Cultural arts and special events •Indoor lap pool •Rental space •Compatible with partnership models –corporate, private, public, and nonprofit for design, development and operation Outdoor Adventure Activity Park •World class fitness, wellness, corporate teambuilding, adventure and environmental education, and youth summer camp programming •Special events, BMX/bike track, rock or wall climbing, zip line, rope and obstacle courses and canopy tours •Outdoor event space •Concept lends itself well to partnership models with corporate, private, public, or nonprofit for design, development and operation Village Double Track Project •Summary:To fund a portion of trenching the railroad tracks through Carlsbad Village, improving public safety, emergency response, coastal access and community circulation, increasing property values, commercial lease rates, sales tax and TOT, and reducing traffic congestion, noise and vibration. Village Double Track Project Coastal Corridor Improvements •Summary:To fund improvements along the coastline to improve traffic flow, parking, biking and walking paths, and beach access •Improved traffic flow •Expanding biking, walking paths, parking, viewpoints •Enhanced coastal access and services •Improved maintenance and aesthetics 15 16 •Summary: To fund the relocation of a SDG&E public works yard to free up coastal land for public uses. SDG&E Service Center SDG&E Service Center •NRG, SDG&E, City Agreement (Jan. 2014) •NRG to fund up to $22.5 million for construction of new Service Center facility •SDG&E to relocate to Lot 11; or another mutually acceptable site –City would need to purchase alternative mutually acceptable site 17 Energy Generation Projects •Energy generation and co- generation for municipal facilities and operations •Rooftop and parking lot solar PV for municipal facilities •Energy conservation and energy management at municipal facilities Milestones 2016 •Council Workshop May 10 •Reso to Council June 7 •Publish Election Notice July 11 •Resolution to Registrar Aug 12 •Election Nov 8 Questions