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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 04191994 - 1.186 1 . 184 through 1 . 187 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on April 19,1994, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Bishop NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor Powers ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE Item 1.184 LETTER March 25, 1994, from Scott K. Zimmerman, P.O. Box 1120, Brentwood 94513, attorney representing Nino Frumenti, regarding payment of the developer's fee for the Casa Del Rio project in Antioch. ***REFERRED TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND COUNTY COUNSEL 1.185 LETTER dated March 15, 1994, from Mike Yeraka, General Manager, Diablo Water District, P.O. Box 127, Oakley 94561, transmitting a proposed amendment to the District's Conflict of Interest Code. ***REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL 1.186 LETTER dated March 14, 1994, from David Flint, Chairman, Benefit Assessment Legislation Task Force, California Library Association, P.O. Box 7011, Downey 90241, requesting the Board to support proposed legislation SB 1448 (Roberti) that would make available benefit assessment financing for library services. (Consider with Legislation SB 1448) ` 1.187 LETTER received March 31, 1994, from R. C. Blaser, 684 Blue Spruce Drive, Danville 94506, requesting that the County expedite the removal of a fence intruding into the common area of his subdivision. ***REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR cc: Correspondents County Administrator i hereby certify that this is at rue and correct copy of Housing Authority an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supe Isopr�s pthe date shown. County Counsel ATTESTED-_ i� l� AM—H Community Development PHIL BATC ELOR: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors a Coon"; ad inistrator BY ^- �....._.._. ,__.Deputy 1 z• County of Los Angeles Public Library 7400 East Imperial Hwy.,P.O.Box 7011,Downey, CA 90241-7011 (310) 940-8461,TELEFAX (310) 803-3032 = == ==J= == SANDRA F.REUBEN COUNTY LIBRARIAN March 14, 1994 RECEIVE® MAR 71994 The Honorable Tom Powers I Chair, Contra Costa County BoardSUPE=RVISORS CLERK 601�ha OF v of Supervisors CONTk COs M CO. 651 Pine Street, Rm. 106 ' LY1U11111GL, \.A 7'TJJJ Dear Supervisor Powers: It is my understanding that last year Contra Costa County adopted a formal position in support of Senate Bill 566 (Roberti) which would have provided authority for local agencies to use benefit assessment financing for library services. As you know, SB 566 was approved by the legislature in 1993 but was not signed by the Governor. Senator Roberti has introduced a similar measure,Senate Bill 1448,which includes key changes to address the Govemor's objections to SB 566. We believe that SB 1448 is a bill which the Governor should be able to support. We would appreciate any effort you can extend to obtain a similar endorsement of the new legislation by Contra Costa County. A sample resolution is enclosed, along with a summary of the new bill. We are seeking support from as many local agencies and other organizations as possible. Any assistance you can provide in this regard would be appreciated. If Contra Costa County does take a support position on SB 1448, please notify us immediately so that we can keep our support list as current as possible. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Please feel free to call me at (310) 940-8406 if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, ;b" D�"' David Flint, Chairman Benefit Assessment Legislation Task Force California Library Association D F:tr\common\benefit.2\maillist\support.ltr Enclosure f Serving the unincorporated areas.of Los Angeles County and the cities of: Agoura Hills ■ Artesia .Avalon Baldwin Park Bell Bell Gardens Bellflower • Bradbury ■ Carson ■ Claremont ■ Compton ■ Cudahy ■ Culver City .r Diamond Bar ■ Duarte ■ EI Monte ■ Gardena • Hawaiian Gardens■ Hawthorne Hermosa Beach■ Hidden Hills ■ Huntington'Park ■ La Canada Flintridge La Habra Heights Lakewood ■ La Mirada • Lancaster - La Puente • La Verne ■Lawndale ■ Lomita ■ Lynwood ■ Malibu ■ Manhattan Beach ■Maywood ■ Montebello Norwalk ■Paramount ■ Pico Rivera ■ Rosemead •San Dimas San Fernando ■ San Gabriel Santa Clarita ■ South EI Monte ■ South Gate ■ Temple City Walnut ■ West Covina ■ West Hollywood . Westlake Village t SENATE BILL 1448 (ROBERTI) LIBRARY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS The California Library Association is sponsoring legislation to create statutory authority for financing of public library services through assessments on real property. Under procedures outlined in SB 1448, a local agency, such as a city or county, can establish a benefit assessment district by providing notice to affected property owners and conducting a public hearing. The bill provides due process safeguards for property owners, including a majority protest procedure and a mandatory election before any assessments can be levied. The bill provides flexibility for local agencies to set their own assessment amount based on local needs. In addition, the funds are restricted to use for library services. Assessments may be used for any public library service or facility costs. Summary of Bill: The legislation would and provisions to the Government Code to allow creation of assessment districts for library services, subject to approval by the voters, and would contain the following elements: • Allows a local agency to form an assessment district in any area to which it makes library services available. Applies to any local agency authorized by law to provide library services, including cities, counties, library districts and joint powers authorities. • Annual assessments on properties in the district are based on the benefit of library services to the properties. Zones with separate apportionment methods may be established. • Assessments may pay for all services and facilities provided by a local agency in connection with a public library. • Notice of public hearing is given by publication, posting and mailing to all property owners in. the proposed assessment district. • If written protests are received representing less than 50 percent of the total annual assessment,the proposal must be approved by a majority of the voters in the proposed district. If written protests are received by persons representing more than 50 percent of the expected revenues, the proposal must he abandoned. • District is established and maximum assessment is set by ordinance or resolution after the noticed public hearing and election with majority voter approval. • An annual report containing the annual assessments must be approved by the legislative body after a noticed public hearing, with notice provided by publication and posting. • The annual assessments cannot exceed the maximum set when the district was formed,except after a.public hearing for which notice by publication, posting and mailing has been given. • The legislation is proposed as an urgency measure to take effect immediately upon enactment. OF:2-22-94 f:\oommon\benefit.2\newsum Prepared by the California Library Association's Legislative Committee-- Benefit Assessment Legislation Task Force M SAMPLE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 1448 WHEREAS, public libraries throughout California have experienced significant budget reductions which threaten the future of local public library services; and WHEREAS, the State shift of local property taxes has further affected the ability of local governments to adequately finance all public services, including libraries; and WHEREAS, the California State Library has published reports showing that funding for public library services is eroding on a statewide basis; and WHEREAS, the California Legislature has declared that public libraries are a supplement to the formal system of free public education and deserve adequate financial support from government at all levels; and WHEREAS, a viable statewide system of public libraries is essential to assist the schools, support children and to serve the general public in all local communities; and WHEREAS, public libraries lack sufficient fee authority to replace revenue losses resulting from the Sate and local budget crisis and need a stable and independent source of financing;and WHEREAS, the public interest is served by providing adequate resources to properly fund public library services; and WHEREAS,the California Library Association is sponsoring legislation to provide authority for local agencies to use benefit assessment financing for public libraries, and Senator David Roberti has introduced SB 1448 for that purpose; and WHEREAS, SB 1448 is a similar measure to SB 566, which was approved in the 1993 session of the Legislature but was not signed by the governor; and WHEREAS, approval by the Legislature of SB 1448 would provide an added local revenue option to protect the financial future of California's public libraries without appropriating additional State funds.or creating a new state mandate on local governments; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the(name of agency)hereby endorses and supports the passage of SB 1448 (Roberti) by the Legislature, and directs the [City Clerk -or- Clerk of the Board] to notify the President pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, the Governor and (name of local Senator and Assembly Member) of its support. After the resolution is approved by the library's governing body, you should notify Senate President pro Tempore Lockyer,Assembly Speaker Brown,Governor Wilson,and your local State Senator and Assembly Member of its approval and your agency's support position. OF:2-22-94 F:Com monbenefit Zresolve Prepared by the California Library Association's Legislative Committee--Benefit Assessment Legislation Task Force