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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/03/17 Additional Information i! .. D1ZA~'rI' ~-~evn I I ~ City of Chula Vista City Council Community Meeting - Prop A Advisory Committee (PAAC) March 12, ?009 4:00 I'.M. Background of Proposal: CONC1/RN: Members of the commututy want some guarantees of oversight of Prop A monies. When they go to vote, they would like to l.now what the oversight would lool: like. Question: Can the advisory committee go beyond the scope of the intent listed in the ballot measure to include i~frastructttre needs ~ building reserves? (t1-Miesfield) Yes -The language in the ballot measure is loose. The funds will go into the General Fund, not specific areas. The committee is an advisor-=. Therefore there should be no problem with this scope of purpose. Creation of Committee: CONC1r12N: The make-up of corrunittee membership is VERY inportuit, as much as ot: mote than the function of die conunittee. The goal is fora "bottom up" committee representing many categories of interest gt:oups and Chula Vista crtizens. P13 The committee should be large ltke the F3ayfront CAC or the General Plan Update Committee - so there will be many voices heard and not excessive competition for member seats. Question: What would the duration of service be? Terms Ivnits? Reconuncndattons from attendees: 2yr/3vr staggered terms with 2 term service. Question: When would the cotrunittce start? If Prop A passes, the new tam money wouldn't arrive until Nov. In 2010, the city would be only treading water and the funds t:eally wouldn't come full play'until 2011. (Tulloch) The City= \~lanager would consider borrowing against projection and start using die funds imrnedtately, so he recommends that the Oversight Cotnnvttce be in place immediately. Question: The committee will need to oversee the total General Fund budget working with the City Manager and hiiance Oept they would make cotntnent on c~pected standards of ser-~=ice and die Ciry should set an expected standard of service. The PAt\C would be aslung ehe City: Flow arc your dov~g generally? Are important ser-~=ices being cut:? Arc reser-~=es adequate? Staff Answer: Separations of funds (General hand vs Prop t1) would be difficult and the best benchmarks would be whether or not the cirl~ is functioning as citizens want it to function. CONCT'RN: People do not trust the City= if Prop t1 funds just go tnto the General Fund. There is a general lack of confidence in the City. if the PAAC has "teeth", it would build community confidence. PB l lus is the reason for adopting principals now to give the PAAC as many "teeth" as an oversight committee can legally have. February 18, 2009 Energy Subcommittee Meeting (DRAFT) Paqe 2 of 2 CONCERNS: The City doesn't need a Prop A oversight committee -because the funds aren't separated and, but we do need aBudget-General Fund oversight Committee. Reinforced that it would be very difficult to separate the sale's tax monies from the Budget & General ]~ trnd. There is precedent for budget oversight committees in many cities throughout the US Tlus coiruiuttee must have: a. A Broad charge b. Meet "in time" before the budgets are finalized and be part of the budgeting process, in sync with the budgetary development cycles. (proactive not reactive) c. Report to the City ivlanager d. Be able to preview the General Fund e. Be "bottom-up" and appointed by the comrnunit}' £ Meeting should be scheduled around the budget cycle g. There should be a website for community interaction and mformahon h. Re-vote on tax in 5 years CONCE12iN: The PAAC should work with the City Manager and Finance but should report independently to Council. The report to Council would be a Public platform with the Council accountable, which places power ii die hands of the people. Additional Concerns: Recommends that members of the PAAC have a financial background Tt's important that the PAAC have a roll in the budget cycle. Members should be from the business community and should be residents, not just have a busiless or work in CV. It will be important to hear fiom not only the areas of the commumry who will be the "source" of the tax money, but &~om those affected by the Budget ii its entilet3>. Citizens applauded the ilitiative of developing the PAAC )/tll2LY. Comments received by email: Reconnnendation that GMOC be the Oversight Conunittee The organizational members of committee must have been active and in existence for at least 5 years The group must have a mininnun of 300 active, dues paying members The group must have a tax ID number and file retw-ns or present a financial statement The group must publish and/or make available a membership roster The group must have regular meetings that are publicized and open to the general public. The Advisory group should PREVIEW the spending planned for the fiends NOT REVIEW i~ ~~ ~ Committee Makeup/Appointments In order for the PAAC to be t,:uly independent and broaclly represent the interests of the people of Chula Vista, the appointment process should be largely "bottom up" as opposed to the political (mayoral~cow7cil) "top down" appointment process. Wide representation from interest groups and geographical areas is desired, as well as some skill sets such as familiarity with city planning, infrasu:uctute, financing and the budget process. T o accomplish this goal it is recorwnended that delegates to the PAAC be nominated frovl various interests groups, with the addition of several "at large" members who would be self-nominated. The "interest group" delegates could be drawn fiom such categories as local business, community, educational, professional, and worker organizations to widely reflect the stakeholder interests in the City. A list of "member organizations" would be detcrntined by pubhcizusg the intent to form the Comtruttec and requesting submittal of applications of interest. Upon deternunation of a balanced list of member organizations, each would then appoilt then: delegate to become a "member" or "alternate member" to the PAt~C. Additionally, one delegate each could be appoilted fiom the following volunteer citizen covlrnisstons: GMOC, Planning Cotrunission, and Resource Conser-~~ation Conunisston. Members of these conviussions would already have fatniharitp with the cit~%'s planning, budget, and i~frastructucc needs. Filally, members representing the four major geographical areas of Chula Vista (Notth~vest, Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast) would be ilvitcd to apply. "]"hese "at large" applications would be reviewed and applicant iitervie~vs conducted in public by the CitS~ Council. As with the case of other Chula Vista commissions, members would be required to be residents of Chula Vista. Such matters as terms, meeting venues, and frequency would need to be determined. Thus, the Cotnrnittee could be formed of: • tluee members from each broad category of interest groups selected (one delegate per group) • one delegate appointed by each of the three commssions, R.C.C., Plantung and G.t~~.O.C. • four "at large" members from the city's major geographical areas The goal is to assemble a well diverse group, representing broad interests. Committee Mectin~s and Format All meetings would be noticed, held in public, and subject to the Brown Act requirements. Meetings should take place often enough (monthly, quarterly?) in order for the Cotnniittee Co be able to operate pro-actively and effectively. "1'he comnvttee would work with the office of the City Manager and the Deparnncnt of Fiance to develop an effective method of monitorilg (preview and review). 1'he developed procedure shot>Id allow for pt:o- active participation by the comnvttee in the allocation of Prop t~ funds. The cotrunittee would present quarterly annual reports to Council summat:izi~g espendihu:es and whether or not the goals are being met. Five Year Study Five years alto the tax increase period, the commnittee shall deliver a comprehensive report to Council. "1 he specific purpose of this mid-teen report is to examine whether or not the tax increase period should continue, be shortened, be ended or remain wid~out adjustment. 276 .Fourih Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 97.910 ~ www.ch« lavistaca.gov ~ (G19) 6915044 ~ P'a~ (G19)li91-5379 ~E~~ Office of Councihnember Pamela Bensoussan UA"f L: Thursday, March 12, 2009 EVENT: Public Meeting to lliscuss Prop A Oversight LOCATION: City of Chula Vista Council Chambers ~~~// .~~. CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUB.IECT: Proposed Outline for Establishment of an Independent Advisory Board aka: Prop A Advisory Committee or (PAAC) Noze: This [opic »~ill be oi~ the agenda al a Ciiy Cozr~2cil n~eeUrzg on Taresday, 6pna, Alarch 17, ?009 Background After declaring the city in a state of fiscal emergency, Chula Vista's City Council decided to conduct a special mail election on May 5, 2009, for ~*otees to decide ~vhedier to enact a 1% ten-year sales tas increase. A unique aspect of the City Council's ballot measw:e was to install an independent oversight/advisory board to guarantee drat moiues resulting fiom the taY increase would be spent as promised and to issue reports and rcconvnendations to Council. Several years ago, when the City Council approved the Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC), it tools almost a year to decide on the process for establislvng a citizen's review board or "Redevelopment Advisory Covmtittee" (RAC). This proposal addresses the purpose and logistics of setting up an Independent Advisory Board, in order to have a vehicle in place to facilitate and expedite its creation, u1 the event that voters approve the sales tax measure. An open meeting will be hosted by Councilwoman Pamela ]3ensoussan to converse with the public on dais outline and to receive corrunents and suggestions. Pur osc "1 he Prop A Advisory Coirunittee (PAAC) will be tasked with overseeing allocation of funds received fiom the sales taz increase (Prop t\) assuring drat d~ese funds are spent according to the stated intent of the May 5 ballot measure and to make recommendations and regular reports to City Council. Additionally, the Coininittee will report annually on the overall effectiveness of Prop A in addressing the following goals in stages throughout the 10-year period of the assessment: • Maintainilg inportant public ser-~rices that would odlerwise be at risk (such as public safety, libraries, after school programs, park & cecreadon services, etc. as stated in the ballot measure ) • Nleedng iifiastructure maintenance needs ii Western Chula Vista and other areas where deferred maintenance has created serious problems. • Slowly rebuilding the city's budget reserves. Termination of Tax Measure At any time, in the event of sufficient economic recovery, whereby the Conmuttee determines that these Prop A funds are no longer critical to the organization, die Committee will recorrunend to Council that the Proposition A 1% sales tal be teriniiated. When Proposition A is ended the Coirunittee will be dissolved. 2^6 Poureh Avenue, Chula Vrst~, CA 91910 ~ svww.cinilavisiaca.gov (679) 691-SO4~i ~ Fax (619) (i9t-_5379 IMPLEMENT FEE REFORM • Fees Should Be Reduced To Reflect The Fact That Land, Labor And Material Costs Have Fallen By 25% Or More. • Implement A Minimum Three-Year Moratorium On Fee Increases. • Do Not Create Or Adopt New Fee Programs. • Ease Rules Governing Inclusionary Housing Requirements. IMPLEMENT REGULATORY REFORM • Delay Moving Forward With A Mandatory Requirement To Exceed The New Title 24 Code By 15%. • Extend Approved Building Permits For A Minimum Of Two Years. • Automatically Extend Tentative Maps And Land Use Entitlements For A Minimum Of Five Years. • Automatically Toll The Life Of Land Use Entitlements For Projects That Are Subject To Appeals Or Legal Challenges. • Implementation Permit Process Reform Measures That Reduce Permit Approval Times By 30% Or More. • Expedite All Projects In The System (If Typical Approval Time Is 6 Months To A Year, Reduce That By 30% Or More). • Limit Plan Checks To A Maximum Of Three Reviews. IMPLEMENT CEQA REFORM • Create A Master EIR With The General Plan Update That Individual Projects Can Tier Off Of. • Streamline The CEQA Review Process With The Goal Of Reducing Environmental Review And Processing Times By 50% Or More. FACILITATE INFILL AND SMART GROWTH DEVELOPMENT • Implement Parking Standard Of 1.0 Space Per Unit For Areas Planned For Infill And Smart Growth Development And Waive Parking Requirements For Onsite Affordable Housing Units. • Allow By-Right Private Tandem Garage Parking With All New Multi-Family Residential Units And Reduce Guest/Visitor Parking Requirements For Mixed- Use And Transit-Oriented Development Projects. • Pursue Community-Wide Parking Reform Measures In Parking-Impacted Communities Including The Creation Of Parking Districts, Shared Parking And Offsite Public Parking Alternatives. EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUBSIDIES AND INCENTIVES • Support The Establishment Of A Permanent Statewide Funding Source For Affordable And Workforce Housing. • Provide City-Owned Land For Affordable Housing Sites. SUPPORT STIMULUS FUNDING FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION Support Local, State, And Federal Level Initiatives To Assist The Revitalization Of The Housing Industry And The Creation Of Jobs In The San Diego Region. This Must Include The Necessary Efforts To Ensure That Chula Vista Receives Its Fair Share Of Stimulus Funding For Housing And Infrastructure.