MEETING DATE:
February 25, 2020
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NOS. 2020-8738 AND 2020-8739 - ANNEXATION NO. 136 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-02 (LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, OPEN SPACE, AND PRESERVE MAINTENANCE) DESIGNATION OF IMPROVEMENT AREA F-57
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
1. ADOPT a resolution approving the boundary of the territory to be annexed into Community Facilities District 98-02 for Lighting, Landscaping, Open Space, and Preserve Maintenance (CFD 98-02) and Improvement Area F-57 (IA F-57)
2. ADOPT a resolution declaring the intention to annex such territories into CFD 98-02 and IA F-57, and setting the public hearing date as April 14, 2020
Board or Commission Action
On January 22, 2019, City Council adopted Resolutions 2019-8581 and 2019-8582 for the approval of the El Dorado II Site Development Plan (SDP) 18-0002 and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 18-0002.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Quality of Life
Good Governance
Planning for the Future
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Relevant Department Goal
Not applicable.
Executive Summary
The resolutions under consideration will initiate proceedings to annex the subject property into CFD 98-02 and designate such property as IA F-57. These proceedings are intended to provide notice to the public of City Council’s intent to annex such territory to CFD 98-02 and establish the boundaries of the intended annexation.
Discussion
CFD 98-02 was formed pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 and the City of San Marcos Community Facilities District Procedural Ordinance enacted pursuant to the powers reserved by the City of San Marcos under Sections 3, 5 and 7 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of California to provide funding necessary for the maintenance of the City’s lighting, landscaping, parks, medians, open space, and preserve space. Special Improvement Areas (IAs) are formed as separate zones within CFD No. 98-02 to provide special tax funding necessary for the maintenance of development improvements and impacts above and beyond what is normally maintained by the City.
The El Dorado II project proposes to develop the 3.68-acre site west of Pleasant Way between Mission Road and Richmar Avenue (Attachment A- Vicinity Map). The Project proposes a mixed-use development with 84 affordable apartment units, 1,970 square feet of commercial space, and 0.56 acres of community open space.
On January 22, 2019, City Council adopted Resolutions 2019-8581 and 2019-8582 for the approval of the El Dorado II Site Development Plan (SDP) 18-0002 and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 18-0002. The conditions of approval require the project to annex into CFD No. 98-02 and form a special Improvement Area (IA).
To initiate IA annexation proceedings for the Property, City Council must approve the boundary of the territory to be included in the annexation. Resolution 2020-XXXX (Attachment C) identifies the boundary to be included in CFD 98-02 IA F-57.
City Council must also adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI) to annex special improvement area CDF 98-02 IA F-57. Resolution 2020-YYYY (Attachment D) identifies the facilities to be maintained, establishes the maximum special tax for this improvement area, and sets the date and time for the subsequent public hearing for City Council consideration of the annexation.
The special tax for CFD No. 98-02 IA F-57 will be levied at the rates shown in the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) attached to this staff report (Attachment B). The taxes levied ensure sufficient funding to maintain the included improvements and features into perpetuity.
The improvements to be included in CFD 98-02 IA F-57 include the open space features listed below.
• Landscaping
• Basketball half-court
• Park furniture and shade structure
• Tot lot
• Public parking area
Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as per Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines because there is no potential to result in a physical change in the environment and as per Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility it would have a significant effect on the environment.
Fiscal Impact
The maximum special tax for Special Improvement Area F-57, as currently entitled, will be $498.18 per dwelling unit in 2020 dollars, a total of $41,846.85 for the full development of 84 units and $236.19 for the development of the commercial component. The maximum tax is the upper limit that can be assessed in any given tax year. It is escalated every fiscal year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Details and the break-down of assessments have been provided within the Rate and Method of Apportionment in Attachment B.
Attachment(s)
Attachment A: Detailed Vicinity Map
Attachment B: Rate and Method of Apportionment
Attachment C: City Council Resolution 2020-XXXX, Resolution Approving Area Boundary
Attachment D: City Council Resolution 2020-YYYY, Resolution of Intent to Annex Property
Prepared by: Stephanie Kellar, Principal Civil Engineer
Reviewed by: Dahvia Lynch, Director of Development Services
Approved by: Jack Griffin, City Manager