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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02271990 - 2.1 :. v2• TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS5E:-L �:-_„°f. Contra FROM: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator Costa DATE: February 27 , 1990 County"� SUBJECT: STATUS OF CITY/COUNTY REVENUE COMMITTEE SPECIFIC REOUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION Accept this report on status of City/County Revenue Committee. BACKGROUND In November 1989 , the Mayors ' Conference appointed three council members to a City/County Revenue Committee. Those members are Colleen Coll, Concord; Wayne Bennett, San Ramon; and Nancy Parent, Pittsburg. The Board of Supervisors appointed Tom Torlakson and Bob Schroder to represent the County. Monthly meetings have been held since that time and a trip to visit with the County' s legislative delegation is planned. Copies of the minutes of all the meetings thus far are attached. Among the actions of the Committee are: 1. The Cities and the County are encouraged to review their fee structures on a regular basis. 2. Regional or district fee "packages" should be considered to recognize special needs/demands of geographical areas. 3 . The Mayors ' Conference is encouraged to support the alcohol initiative. 4. A decision has been made to visit the County' s legislative delegation on March 15, to discuss efforts to solve problems locally, pending legislation and property tax negotiation. 5. Preliminary discussions on the history of the property tax exchange agreement. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _YES SIGNATURE: '^,, aLA2L RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON - February 27, 19901. APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS _ I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. CC: County Administrator ATTESTED 079 X990 PHIL BATCHELOR,CL K OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY DEPUTY M382 (10/88) 9,_�61 -2- All parties attending the meetings have found them to be worthwhile and informative. In that regard, it was felt that an update on the Committee ' s progress should be provided to the Board and the Mayors ' Conference. KHT/amb Attachments MINUTES MAYORS/SUPERVISORS COMMITTEE ON CITY/COUNTY REVENUES December 7, 1989 10: 30 - 12:00 Attendees: Supervisors Tom Torlakson and Bob Schroder City Council Members: Colleen Coll, Wayne Bennett and Nancy Parent City Manager Tony Donato, County Administrator Phil Batchelor, Assistant County Administrator Kerry Harms Taylor The first meeting was organizational in nature. All parties agreed that the fu*ndamental problem is that the "revenue pie" is not large enough, and the committee ' s efforts should concentrate on ways and means the Cities and County can work cooperatively to increase the size of the pie. The parties also agreed that issues should be considered in a global sense with recognition that a number of concerns need to be addressed simultaneously to attain mutual agreement. Some concepts put forward by committee members were: • When the Cities and County battle, it hurt us all from the public' s perception. • The public should pay for an adequate service level. • Mechanisms for funding service can go beyond the traditional property tax exchange. • The Committee's thinking needs to go beyond going to the electorate for increased funding. • A regional marketing strategy should be considered, going beyond traditional development to things as large as sports complexes. • Other items worthy of consideration might be countywide Mello Roos districts, assessment districts, and/or developer fees. • Legislative proposals beneficial to cities, the county, or both should be considered by this committee. • The committee should review the concept of standardizing fees by region. -2- • Solutions should be mindful of the goal for jobs/housing in balance. Each of the above concepts was discussed in some detail. Following he discussion it was agreed that the next meeting would be held on January 10, 1990, at the County Office of Emergency Services, starting at 11: 30, with the general topics of discussion to be: 1. Annexations and Property Tax Agreements - joint planning efforts - process of negotiations 2. Criminal Justice/war on drugs - solutions to increase the size of the pie 3 . Uniformity/Standardization of Fees 4. Library Funding Issues 5. Legislative Proposals to consider joint sponsorship or endorsement in 1990. Tony Donato and Phil Batchelor were requested to develop a more detailed outline for the January 10th meeting. It was agreed that a press release would be developed outlining the positive nature of the first meeting, and that minutes would be provided to each member. MINUTES CITY/COUNTY RELATIONS COMMITTEE January 10, 1990 11: 30 - 1: 00 p.m. Office of Emergency Services, Martinez Present: Wayne Bennett, Nancy Parent, Tony Donato, Tom Torlakson, Bob Schroder, Phil Batchelor, Kerry Harms Taylor, Claude Van Marter, Capt. Russ Pitkin 1. UNIFORMITY/STANDARDIZATION OF FEES Tony Donato explained the process used by MSI in developing costs and fee recommendation for the City of Pittsburg. Similar studies have been done for Richmond and Antioch. The County is awaiting receipt of a proposal from this company to do a fee review for County services. Kerry Harms Taylor reported on a meeting held with city managers and an urban economist related to development impact fees and Mello Roos Districts. Development impact fees can only be used for facilities needed as a result of new development. They cannot be used to maintain or operate those facilities, but require only a vote of the legislative body. Mello Roos Districts require a two-thirds vote of the electorate, but the proceeds can be used for facilities and their maintenance and operations costs. It was reported that a CAO-City Managers ' group is meeting on the fee issue and will be recommending a package to the Mayors-Supervisors ' group. This group decided to: 1 . Encourage all Cities and the County to review their fee structure on a regular basis. 2. Recommend that the Managers' group consider regional or district "packages" for specialized needs with Countywide fees being for only those common denominators mutually agreed upon. 2. ITEMS TO TAKE TO LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION Claude Van Marter, Assistant County . Administrator, reviewed the County' s legislative program. It was reported that a City-County committee will develop a short list of the highest priority items to recommend to this group. That committee will also propose a specific time to meet with the County' s legislative delegation. Minutes - City/County Relations Committee January 10, 1990 Page 2 3 . LIBRARY FUNDING A manager' s group has formed to explore alternatives to Library funding. That group will report back to the Mayors-Supervisors' group. 4. WAR ON DRUGS Captain Russ Pitkin of the Sheriff ' s Department reported on the extent of the drug problem and cooperative efforts of the Cities and the County to combat this problem. These efforts are seen as a prime example of how the Cities and County can work well together for the betterment of Contra Costa' s citizens. NEXT MEETING: February 14, 1990 Office of Emergency services 11: 30 - 1: 00 p.m. Lunch will be provided MINUTES CITY/COUNTY REVENUES COMMITTEE February 14, 1990 11:30 - 1: 30 p.m. Office of Emergency Services Martinez, CA 1. Status of County Fee Review Project Kerry Harms Taylor reported that several meetings have taken place between a potential vendor, MSI, and various County departments on a fee review proposal. It is expected that the Board of Supervisors will be asked to endorse the fee review project in March. It was suggested that a presentation be made to the Mayors Conference once a contract has been signed. 2. Visit to Legislative Delegation It was agreed that March 15, would be the date the County will attempt to set up meetings with our legislative delegation, with the late morning and lunch meeting being sought. Topics of discussion will include: a. How the County and Cities are working together to resolve our problems locally. b. Discussion of fee review project being undertaken by the County .and request for assistance in increasing State set fees. C. Marine Patrol fee increase. d. Property tax annexations negotiations legislation- presentation of Mayors ' conference and County viewpoint. Further discussion about specific topics will take place at the committee' s regular meeting on March 14. 3. Child Care Issues A number of County projects currently underway or under study were discussed. Tom Torlakson asked that details regarding the County contracts with child care brokers 'and providers be provided at the next meeting as well as a description of services provided. -2- 4. Property Tax Exchanges A general overview of how the current master agreement works was presented. Several handouts were provided. It was agreed that Don Bouchet, Auditor-Controller, would be invited to the March meeting to discuss the handouts as well as how property tax exchange agreements are implemented by his office. In other actions, the committee agreed to: 1. Invite the Sheriff-Coroner to the next meeting to discuss Marine Patrol issues and funding. 2. Provide the Board of Supervisors with a report of the progress of the committee. This report will also be forwarded to the Mayors' Conference. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. THE NEXT MEETING IS MARCH 14, AT 11:30, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, IN MARTINEZ. Lunch will be provided. Also, please' note on your calendars a trip to Sacramento on March 15. The County Administrator' s Office will call to confirm this trip.