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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011997 - 1997-228 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on May 6, 1997 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Uilkema,_ Gerber, Canciarni Ila,. ,DeSauln er NOES: None ARSE". Nome ABSTAIN: None (RESOLUTION NO.: 971. 228 SUBJECT: Resolution of intention to order improvements to continue park, trail,and recreational facilities and services within Zone 16 (Oakley) of Countywide landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 1979-3 01,2). The Board of Supervisors of Coats:C&U County resolves: 1. The;-Baird otSupervisors-mss ter levy and colleen assessments within Zone 16 (oakleg)afCmagwide Landscaping and Loa&*Anessnmt District 1979.3(L ,-2)during the fiscal year 1997-98. The area of land to be assessed is located-in the unincorporated area of Rodeo, Contra Costa County. 2. The improvements to be made in Zone 16 are generally described as follows: operation,maintenance and development of various park, trail,-road median, and recreational facilities and services in Oakley,including Crockett Park,Oakley Union School District Parks, O'Hara School Ballfield and Gehringer School Ballfield and Park, Laurel School Country Place Park, Vintage School Park, and Stonewood Park. ` . 3. In accordance with this Board's Resolution directing the Pilin$of an annual e4neer's report, J. chael'Waftrd, Engineer of Work, hes filed with the Clerk of the Board the engineer's's report required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 4 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution. All interested persons are referred to that report :w for a fiill and detailed description of the improvements,the boundaries of the zone, and the . proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the zone. 4. On July S, 1997, at 3:00 p.m.,the..Bo�kd of Supervisors Will conduct a public hearing at which the Board will consider the levy of the proposed annual assessments, all oral statementsand all written protests made or filed by any interested persons, and the tabulation of the ballots. The hearing will be Held in the Board of Supervisor's Chambers, located in Room 107 of the County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, California. 5. The Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to give the notice of hearing requimd by the Landscapingwd Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 22552, 22553 and 2262,6,Government Code Section 6061). 6. The Enjuvw of WoW. 'Nfichael Walford,Director of Public Works)is directed"tc cause to be mailed to property 6wners the notices and ballots required by Section 4 of Article XM D of the California Constitution. Y I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT ; COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ; ATTESTED:PHIL,BATCHELOR,CLERIC OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR May 6, 1997 J ' BY DEPUTY rcvP. g: lbot2lSboM Public Workr(ES) Coutact: Skip Epperly(313.2253) cc PublicWodcs County Caanal County Auditor-Controller Amssor TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS f1tI: J.MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: MAY 6, 1997 &ABJECT.* ADOPT RESOLUTIONS D RECT#NG FILING OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, SETTING PUBLICHEARING,AND ORECTING MAIL1NG OF BALLOTS TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO CONSIDER CONTINUATION OF LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENTS IN ZONE 16, OAKLEY AREA WWI o� L f o„fnmended Action: I. ACCEPT the following report on the history of improvements and services provided by landscaping assessments and the impact of the ballot results on the landscape program in the community of Oakley. 2. AD T the Resolution directing filing of the Engin+elees Report for continuation of landscape assessments in Zone 16(Oakley) of the Countywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 1975-3 (LL 2); 3. ADOPT the ResokAion*etting the gearing date on thecontinuation of existing landscaping aasessmenis in tge Oakley aree for Tuesday, JulyS, 1997,at 3:00 p.m, in Room 107 of the Board of Supervisor's Chambers,651 Pro Street,Mertinez,Caftmia as the time and place for a public hearing to consider oral and written objections or comments conceming Oakley landscape assessments)to tabulate the ballot results, and to clefermine If the landscape assessments will continue to be assessed in the community of Oakley; •4. APPROVE the attached mail-in ballot and ballot procedure to be mailed to property owners in the community of Oakley; 5. DIRECT the Public Works Director to cause ballots to be mailed to owners of identified parcels within the existing Oakley landscape district; 6. DIRECT true C**,of the fbard f Superviam to complete required publication in accordance with Section 6061 of the Government Cod Owitinued on attachment: _&yes SIGNATURE: 11+ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR • RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIONATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON: APPROVED AS RECOMMEND')ED �. OTHER VOTfr P SIRV'ISORs UNANIMOUS(ABSENT_ ) AYES: ' NOES: ABSENfi _ ABSTAIN---- S BSTAINiS ;� + Sa'a�RPttlF3oi Ord�ia &wpd !twrrbY"a�rlM M a taw and dorerot of an *Vw tR""n adOn Cotnaot: 8 t: 510)313-22x3 hoard .lJiv.:CF+IIU{ Iitadricts) Mal pftwog 01 t&qrrbarN !t -An Au d for-Con fler Eminunity Dembpnont DMpt Adopt the Resolution accepting the gineer's Report and setting the he ig and authorize the Public Works Director to coordinate mailing ballots to property owners to consid.er continuation of landscape assessments in the Oakley area. May 6, 1997 Page 2 11. financial Impact: There will be no financial impact on the County General Fund. 111. 1t asonli for Recommendations and round: Can Febtuaty 25, 1997 the Board of Supervisors considered a report from the Public Works Department on Proposition 218 and it's Inpacts on to Special District services the County Public Works Department provides to the citizens and the communities in the County. The Board also authorized a mail-in ballot for the community of Oakley to vote on park landscaping assessments impacted by Proposition 218. Proposition 218 rrequiros#*aH-euwArrients be supported by a detailed engineer's report. A copy of the Engineer's Repott'for Oakley assessments is attached. The fallowing is a listing of improvements and services provided-bythe iandiscaping assessments in the community of iklay d the impact of the balloting results on#w landscape program. O{XJNTYM t)E LAW06CA 'E ASMSMENT DISTRICT, ZONE 16 (Oakley) HIT RY The Parks Subcommittee of the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council requested that the County consider the formation of a landscape zone to provide for landscape and park facilities in the OWy area. In 1987 the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the formation of Zone 16 of the Countywide Landscape District. The purpose of this zone was to develop a funding source to provide a suitable level of public park landscaping and recreation facilities within the Oakley area. Zone 16 was also designated to provide major traffic corridor beautification in the median islands and along the sidewalks. In 1988, lease agreements were developed between the County and the Oakley Union School District to provide for reimbursement of maintenance costs for the park and ballfield areas at the O'Hara and Oehringer School sites totaling 21.7 acres. A new agreement is being developed that will add the Vintage School/Park and Laurel School/Park, which will add 10.4 acres of park UcHifies#ung pk*y*xwW bythe Crounty anti the'District afrd-inaintairte+d'by the Oakley Union School District. In 1994 the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted the Oakley Parks Master Plan developed at the request of and with the cooperation of the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council. The Master Plan provides a blue print for current and future park development in the Oakley area. In 1995, Crockett Park was completed along Empire Avenue comprising 4.5 acres and provides tennis courts, picnic areas, grass play field and playground equipment. Several new park sites have been acquired in the;past two years. These future parks are Laurel ParkfBallfield on Laurel Avenue consisting of 17.5 acres. Stonewood Park is a 2.5 acre future park which was acquired from Seem Development Company and will be combined with 2 acres dedicated through conditions of approval for the subdivision resulting in a 4.5 acre future park site. OAKLEY PARKS Crockett Park 4.5 Tennis Court, Play Field, Picnic Areas, and Playground Equipment O'Hara School 17.5 Ballfield and Picnic Areas Gehrfnger School 4.2 Ballfield, Play Equipment, and Picnic Areas Vintage School 4.2 Ballfield, Play Equipment, and Picnic Areas Empire Avenue and Highway 4 Entry and Corridor Maintenance of Roadway Median and Frontage Landscape Landscaping Facilities Stonewood Park 4.5 Site Aoquiired in 1999 for Future Development Laurel Park 13.5 Jain-Use Facility to be Developed In FY 1997-95 Oakley School/Park 4.0 Joint Use Playfields Laurel School/Cou=Place Paris 2.9 Joint Use Turf Playgrounds, Hardcourt Facilities Adopt the Resolution accepting the " lineer's Report and setting the het ,g and authorize the Public Works Director to coordinate mailing ballots to property owners to consiat$r continuation of landscape assessments in the Oakley area. Uay 6, 1997 -Page 3 PARK MAINTENANCE Funding for ongoing park maintenance, median and frontage improvements are funded from Zone 1.6 sof the Counter landscape District OKLEY PAM 1MA THE QAKLEY MUNICIPAL ADVISORY CQUNCIL The Oakley Parks Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council. The&Axwvn w meetrVs am held at 7 0dp.m.ton the 3rd Monday of each month at the Laurel School Library, 1141 Laurel fwd, Oakley. Forrtom itdormaticm,cordact Bob Heitmeyer at 63A- 8500. PARK 1MPROYEMENT ACTMTIES Crockett Park The Oakley community was faded with an exploding population in the late 1980's and early 1990's because of the boom in house building in East Contra Costa County. As a result, the number of av ' parks foil behftid the County General Plan requirement of 3 acres of land per 1,Ob0 population. When Zane 16 began generating revenues in 1988 the Oakley community began sharing part of the development and maintenance costs of ballfields and parks located at local school sites. This was the beginning of the Oakley parks system. in 1:993 the Cow twk tibe to 4% a es :of park land dedicated as a result of the deveiopnxmt of about 50 acres of property formerly owned by the Crockett family located between Live Oak and Empire Avenues. In 1994, the County completed the design of Crockett Park, and put the project out to bid. Crockett Park was completed in late 1994 and became the first Oakley park not located on school property. The park is extensively used and provides turf play fields, tennis courts, playground equipment, picnic facilities and off street parking. Oaktev_Unlion School Distdct Parks In the late 1980's, the Oakley community through the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council and the County Board of Supervisors executed agreemerft to jointly develop and maintain baWWd pwkfwkm at O'Hara and Gant t s hoofs. These parks are available to the public and are widely used by little leagues, soccer associations and families for sports and recreation. O'Hara School Eallfleld The ballfields and picnic areas at the O'Hara school are located on 17.5 acres next to the school campus area. These facilities were improved in 1989 with State Park Bond funds. The improvements included multi-use hard courts, ballfields, picnic and restroom facilities and off street parking. Gehrinuer School Like the recreation facilities at 0'44ara school, the 4.2 acres ballfield at the Gehringer school has picnic and play equipment for use by the community. Ovidey Parks Master Pian The Oakley Parks Master Plan was first adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1988. Since then, the plan has been updated to be in conformance with the County's General Plan. The currerttplanwas reviewed by the East County fta&nal Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors who adopted it in 1993. The plan was prepared to guide development of a park system for the Community of Oakley. It contains updated technical data, new maps, inventories of existing facilities, population projections and neighborhood analysis, park standards and prototypes, and a realistic look at parkland opportunities and strategies for achieving the goals of the community. The plan indicates preferred areas for neighborhood and community park sites. Lilghway 4 and Empire Avenue Roadway Landscaping When the Oakley Landscape District, Zone 16 was approved by the Board of Supervi- sors in 1987, the community m unity wanted to provide for improvement of the major roadway corridors in the community. As a result, portions of the Empire Avenue Corridor and Hwy 4` 'Y into Oakley are being continually improved with center median and frontage landscape improvements. Adopt the Resolution accepting the gineer's Report and setting the he, ig and authorize the Public Works Director to coordinate mailing ballots to property owners to consider continuation of landscape assessments in the Oakley area. k4ay 6, 1997 Page 4 Lawel SckbMCourdry Place Park This 2.9 acre park contains picnic areas, turf fields, restroom facilities. It is planned for future developnwnt an site dedicated by developer. Vi�ntaae SchoolMark This 4.2 acres of day use park contains turf pl,ayfietds, play structures and hardcourts. toolftood Park This 4.5 acre parcel was acquired from Seeno Development in 1996 for future park development as a condition of approval of subdivision#7662. The developer dedicated 2 steres .;ate so another 2.5 acres to make the 4.5 acre park The park is planned for devsk2pment. This 13.5 acre joint use facility is to be developed as a paWballfield facility in 1997. This is the first flood wntroi basin that is to be ttsed as a park and a flood control basin through a license agreement with the County Flood Control District. When completed there will be 2 ballfields, pic nic sir+eas, play int areas and off street parking SINIFICANCE QF EROP0, i71C�N Z18 ND_ "IMPAG7 ON CIAKLEY In November 1996 Praposition 218, known as the Right to Vote on Taxes Initiative, was passed into taw by California voters. The passage of this proposition changes how benefit assessment districts, such as the Countywide Landscape Assessment District, Zone 16 in Oakley are administered. As a result, in July 1997 property owners in Oakley, via a mail-in ballot, will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to retain the Zone 16 assessments. if the voters decide against retaining the Zone 16 assessments, the following is a list of the probable, long term outcome. Staff would work with the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council to prioritize the expenditure of any reserve funds in the Zone 16 account. Staff would also work with the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council to identify other sources of revenue and/or other community groups/organizations who may have the ability to assist with the continuance of these activities. However, if no other funding sources are found and the reserve funds sore 9)&austed, #he# wing would occur. grockett Park Mainjenance Maintenance of this park will no longer be possible once the landscape assessment and any carry-over funds from the prior year are exhausted. O'Hara. Gehringer. Oakley and Vintage School Parks Maintenance The school district maintains O`Hara, Gehringer and Vintage school parks. Their costs are augmented by Zone 16 funds. If Zone 16 funds are lost the level of maintenance will be drastically reduced which will directly affect the soccer and ballfields. t, ,'ay 4 and Empire Ayenue Roadway Landscaping The grounds maintenance st these sites will be terminated once funding is unavailable. Park Planning Park planning and master plan review and updates will cease once funds are unavailable. Nature P11dS evelo,gMt No future development and maintenance will be possible for Laurel School, Laurel Park and Stonewood Park. Adopt the Resolution accepting the jineer's Report and setting the he, g and authorize the Public Works Director to coordinate mailing ballots to property owners to consider continuation of landscape assessments in the Oakley area. May 6, 1997 Page 5 COUNTYWIDE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONE 16 (OAKLEY) PARK & RECREATION ACTIVITIES PAST, PRESENT&FUTURE This table illustrates the past, present and future uses of the Landscape Assessment District,Zane 16 revenue Crockett Park Ongoing 4.5 Acre Park Maintenance $60,000/yr O+ a,Gabdriger Dalley wid Vintage School Ongoing Park and Balifieid Maintenance ,ttoo/yr Parks (Oakley Union School District) kEmpire Avenue,Highway 4 Median and Ongoing Grounds Maintenance $25,000/yr anning Ongoing Master Pian hn{�mentation $18,000/yr ood Park 1999 4.5 Acne Park $500,000 (est.) Laurel Park 1998 13.6 Acre Baallfleld/Park Facility $1.2 Mil. (est.) Laurel School/Country Place Park 1999 2.9 Acres, Picnic, Playfields, Restrooms $300,000 (est.) Oakley School Park 1999 e.2 Acres, Piayfieid, Picnic Areas, Restrooms $500,000 est. COUNTYWIDE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,ZONE 16 (OAKLEY) BUDGET COMPARISON The budget comparison below reflects the operation of parks and recreation in Oakley. The Countywide Landscape District,Zone 1+6 revenues can oNyr be spwttorr specific ftenris as outlkwd in the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 such as: grounds maintenance,utilities and tree trimming. Continuation of Assessments Elimination of Assessments Ai. tR tt9 Zona t!I a=18 `1i'6A3 99 Dg8 a"!6 REVENUE REVENUE Landscape Assessments FY 96/97 $ 235,000 Landscape Assessments, Zone 16 0 1 9 i #r►`t9} idi h ? ... ... . . .... <; TORT i NWe ........._... PROJECTED EXPENSES(Thru 8130/97) PROJECTED EXPENSES(Thru 6/30/98)' Utilities $" 10,000 Utilities 0 Crockett Park MakAwonce S 60,000 Park ittilaintanance 0 Administration(County) $ 6,000 Administration 0 Paris Master Planning a$ 18,000 Park'Master Planning 0 Oakley Unified School District: 65,000 Oakley Unified School District: 0 O'Hara, Gehringer Vintage&Oakley School O'Hara, Genhringer, Vintage&Oakley School Parks Parks State Route 4/Empire Avenue Beautification $ 25,000 State Route 4/Empire Avenue Beautification 0 Capital Improvement Fund $ 45,000 Capital improvement Fund 0 Collection Fee(County Auditor/Controller) $ 6,000 Collection Fee (County Auditor/Controller) 0 +` Rx1� 1 , i' '1At+P>1t ? Tll _ u *County Staff would work with the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council to decide how to prioritize expenditure of any carry over funds from the prior year. Adopt the Resolution accepting the gineer's Report and setting the he ig and authorize the Public Works Director to coordinate mailing ballots to property owners to consider continuation of landscape M . assessmwts in the Oakley area. May 6, 1997 Page 6 1V. Cnseguences Pf Negative Action: If the Board of Supervisors does not adopt the Engineer's Report, the mail-in ballot process for property owners to vote on continuation of landscaping assessments would be delayed and the County would not be able to collect assessments after July 1, 1597.