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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on September 15,1987 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Torlakson and Schroder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McPeak
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance increasing the In Lieu Park Dedication
Fee in East County to $885
This being the time for consideration of the proposed
ordinance increasing the in-lieu park dedication fee in East County to
$885 per dwelling unit, and Supervisor Torlakson reviewed the need for
the increase in fees. Supervisor Schroder asked for additional
information justifying the increased fee in the Oakley area.
Dennis Fransen of the Community Development Department
reviewed the uses and needs for parkland dedication fees and the
formula used in determining the fee and the State law providing for
the local imposition of such fees. He commented that the consultant
that the Board had hired for the master plan had recommended the
proposed fee increase.
Terry Curtola, 1280 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek,
representing the Building Industry of Northern California, commented
that it was the understanding of his industry that the purpose of the
fee was for acquisition of land and he questioned the use for building
and construction and later maintenance. He also questioned the value
placed on land in the Antioch area, stating that the price per acre
seemed much higher than that placed on that land by developers in that
area. He also questioned the formula not differentiating between
multiple and single family uses. Mr. Curtola also asked for a report
on the status of the accounting of all fees collected over the years
in connection with the development of the land, as well as the
disposition of the interest earned on the various accounts.
Supervisor Powers indicated that the report was on the
agenda of the Finance Committee for its September 21, 1987 meeting and
invited Mr. Curtola to attend that meeting and to provide the
Committee with a written list of his concerns.
Ron Grudzinski, 6379 Clark, Dublin 94568, representing
Kaufman & Broad, commented that as a builder, he was representing the
1,000 families who have not yet bought their homes and don' t have the
right to speak. He commented that philosophically he believed that
builders fees are not the way to fund infrastructure as that method
tends to concentrate the cost and double it over the life of the
project. He also inquired about a sunset clause in the provision for
the fee.
Supervisor Torlakson enumerated several points relating to
capital need for park development for which he asked staff response.
Dennis Fransen responded to those concerns relating to park
funding.
Supervisor Powers commented that there seems to be several
questions raised that require a response in addition to the
accountability of the fees already collected.
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Supervisor Fanden requested a complete report on the
feasibility of funding and maintaining parks through assessment
districts.
Supervisor Schroder commented that he believed that new
residents should not be required to pay for the ills of the past, but
should be expected to buy into the corporation, and all residents
should pay for continued development and needed services and
facilities.
Board members discussed the various questions raised and
their desire to have staff response before making a determination.
Good cause appearing therefore, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED
THAT THIS hearing is continued to September 29, 1987 at 10: 30 a.m. ,
and staff is DIRECTED to provide responses to questions raised at this
hearing. i hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Super le— ors the date zhown.
ATTESTED: --
PHiL B�a�"i�9�:Mf_®i4, Cierk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
cc: County Administrator
Community Development Deputy
County Counsel
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