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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-29; City Council; Minutes1 0 e 54 - MINUTES - Meeting of: CITY COUMCIL (Adjourned Meeting) Date of Meeting: February 29, 1984 Time of Meeting: 6:OO P.M. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL, TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Casler at 6:08 P.M. ROLL CFhLL was taken by the City Clerk as follows: I Present: Council Members Casler, Lewis, Kulchin and Prescott Absent: Council Member Chick PRESENTATION: Mayor Casler read and presented a proclamation to Dr. Tom Curtin, proclaiming the mnth of March as National Eye Donor Month. (110) 1 . CFMWD RRIEFING OF cA_PITAL l"ENT PROGRAM. Mr. Bill Meadows, General Manager of CRlvZwD, kegan the report by giving an overview of the District's role with the City in planning for the capital facilities. He referred to the aqreement with the City which was reached in May, 1983, and read the portion therein pertainirq to the District and City's responsibility regarding the provision of capital facilities. He referred to the Bartle-Wells financing proposal presented to the District the previous year and noted the four proposed methods for funding for the capital program as contained in the report: 1. Major Facility Fee Hook-up Charge 2. Property Tax Received By The District 3. A Surcharge On Existing Users 4. Interest He referred to a list of projects mnsidered by the Board as necessary for the five year plan, and indicated that the Board had determined that three of the projects were needed imediately. Mr. Meadows concluded by indicating that the presentation would be mntinued by Mr. Jack Kubota, who would detail the proposed facilities. Mr. Jack Kubota, P.O. Box 1095, Carlsbad, continued with the reLport referring to transparencies, copies of which were presented to Council prior to the meeting. Mr. Rubota gave a history of the development of the district and capital improvement projects which had been constructed to date. He also noted the list of eight projects which were proposed for a five year period. He indicated that the T.A.P. reservoir, the Santa Fe I1 reservoir and the La Costa Hi reservoir were the three projects which were mnsidered of inmediate need by the District, and were in the proces at this time. is \\b 5 COUNCIL 3 %% ? MEMBERS % %% 1 - 0 0 MINUTES 53 Page 2 Fehrlmw 39- 1984 L Mr. Kubota also explained the existing capacity of transmission mains in place, and the estimated capacity which would be needed at build out. With the aid of a wall map, he referenced the different areas of the City and indicated that a mster plan had been prepared for each area individually, and that the District is currently in process of completing the overall master plan for the entire area. Mr. Ed Wells, of Bartle-Wells and Associates, continued with the report by first relating the history of the firm with the City and the District. He referenced the financing plan previously presented to the Board and indicated the explanation of the projected costs for the projects proposed for the 5 year plan. He reported that they are currently prepared to go out and ask for con-petitive financing for the three reservoirs, and that the majority of the mney will come from development revenue. As a pint of clarification, Mayor Casler indicated that her comnts at the public hearing held by the District in June, 1983, had been in favor of the $880.00 major facility hook up charue, and had not been in support of the entire Bartle-Wells plan. Mayor Casler questioned the proposed surcharge. She indicated that Council's previous plicies had been adopted based on the fact that new residents should pay for facilities needed to serve them. She expressed concern about placing a surcharge on existing residents unless it was determined that it was needed to replace existing facilities needed to serve those residents. In response to questions, IW. Wells indicated that the proposed financing method for the three reservoirs was through Certificates of Participation, which are similar to bonds. He indicated that the District would be ready to sell the Certificates on April 4, 1984, and they would be sold on behalf of the District and would be payable by the District. The City Manager corrunented that the City was looking for a master plan program showing the entire water system for the City which would include a phasing schedule and financing program. Mayor Casler stated that council has continuously heard that there is a master plan for capital facilities on the areas, but that council has still never seen the master plans. She indicated council expected a total mster plan showing the capital improvements which would be needed along with some dollar figures. Mr. Meadows responded indicatinu that it was a matter of timing. He indicated that the District had been playing catch-up since the agreement had been signed. He indicated that they thought that the council wanted a status report, and had they been told that council wanted the total master plan presented, they would have indicated that they were not prepared to present the plan at this time. \\y 5 COUNCIL %9 0 A* )r ? MEMBERS % %% - - . 0 e MINUTES 52 Paqe 3 The City Attorney questioned whether any monies for funding the three reservoir projects were to mme from City funds. Mr. Wells responded in the negative. The City Attorney indicated that in setting city fees, the City is limited to only harging users the cost of the service, which does not include expansion for serving new people. He referred to the Agreement with CFWWD and related the provisions which require City approval before implementation. Mr. Wells indicated that these facilities are not specifically for new development. He indicated that there is a residual benefit to existing residents as well. Mr. Meadows stated these three projects did not require City approval before proceeding. In mnclusion, the City Manager stated that the City is not in a position to take action on the matter since there is insufficient information available. He requested that a map shawing the total projected facilities needed at hild out to serve the City be prepared, including the estimated costs and proposed phasing . RECESS : Mayor Casler called a recess at 7:51 P.M., and Council reconvened at 8:02 P.M., with four Council Members present. (29) 2. CAPITAL I"ENT FINANCING. I The City Treasurer, Mr. Bill Esterline, introduced Mr. Miles Broxton of Miles Broxton and Associates, 3510 Park Boulevard, San Diego. He indicated that Mr. Broxton was there to briefly summarize for muncil different methods available to finance capital inprovement projects. Mr. Broxton distributed a booklet titled "A Smry and Conparison of California Special Assessment Acts", for Council information and reference. He began by reporting on pending legislation which wld further restrict the use of redevelopment tax increment funds, noting the expectation that the legislation would pass. He then explained Certificates of Participation, indicated that they can be used very successfully as a method for financing public facilities. ~ COUNCIL w % MEMBERS 9 $$ !$&i - .I a e MINUTES SI L (70) (78) (78) Page 4 Fphrw 79. 1984 %% MEMBERS % \\\ 5 COUNCIL % %' ? In response to query, Mr. Broxton indicated that Certificates of Participation could be used with tax financing in the redevelopment area. He also explained the difference between bonds issued under the Improvement Act of 1911 and the Improvement Act of 191 5, and noted that the determination of which method to use would depend on the size of the project and how the project relates to the overall city. OFF AGENDA ITEM: Council Member Lewis referred to the prior meeting of the Parks and R.ecreation Conmission, and requested that Council consider adding the matter of the Kelly Elementary School Ball Field to the agenda for discussion. Council Member Presmtt indicated he would be willing to listen to the staff report, but was unprepared to take action at this time. Council directed that the matter be placed on the Casler X agenda for the meeting of March 6, 1984. Lewis xx Kulchin X Prescott X 3. POLICE DEP- ANNUAL REPORT. The Police Chief, Vince Jimno, with the aid of transparencies gave the staff report on the contents of the annual report previously presented to Council. He responded to questions clarifying different portions of the report. 4. REPORT ON ARJIS SYSTEM. The Police Chief, Vince Jimno, gave the staff report with the aid of transparencies. He explained the purpose of the ARJIS System, the cost of City's participation, and benefits received from the use of the System. He also responckd to questions clarifying Same. ADJOuRNMENT By proper mtion, the meeting was Ajourned at 9:26 P.M. Respectfully submitted, m 4R- ALm L. RAuTmKRANz, City Clerk