HomeMy WebLinkAbout073190 TCSD Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
HELD JULY 31, 1990
An adjourned regular meeting of the Temecula Community Services District was
called to order at 8:53 PM, President Patricia Birdsall presiding.
PRESENT: 5 DIRECTORS:
Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks,
Birdsall
ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None
Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, City Attorney Scott F. Field and June
S. Greek, Deputy City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None given.
CSD BUSINESS
1. Ai~i3eal Procedures - CSD Rates and Charges
City Manager Dixon reported during the public hearing on July 24, 1990, staff
was directed to review the procedures recommended by staff for
implementation during the evaluation of appeals filed in connection with the
levy of TCSD rates and charges. He stated this is an effort made by staff to
make the procedure as fair and equitable as possible. He said this report
outlines these procedures and they can be adjusted according to the Council's
wishes. He recommended reviewing each category and getting Council
direction.
Private Parks
Recommendation: Apply the agricultural land-use rate of ~16.70 per acre.
Director Parks stated he would like to see this an exempt category as the
residents are already paying to maintain these parks.
City Manager Dixon reported one part of the assessment is for parks and one
is for recreation. He said even if a subdivision has it's own park, the residents
are involved in the community recreation programs. He suggested instead of
completely exempting these areas the lower agricultural rate be charged. He
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said it would be difficult to determine what areas would be exempt and what
areas would not, indicating quite a large area is involved.
A straw vote was taken to approve staff recommendation applying the
agricultural land-use rate of $16.70 per acre for private parks was taken as
follows:
AYES: 4 DIRECTORS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu6oz, Birdsall
NOES: 1 DIRECTORS: Parks
ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None
Open Space Areas
Recommendation: Place this land in an exempt category
City Manager Dixon reported this land cannot be developed or used for any
other purpose and recommended placing this in an exempt category.
Councilmember Mu6oz asked what is the rationale for this exemption. Mr.
Dixon responded that this land is not usable space.
A straw vote for staff recommendation to place this land in an exempt
category was taken as follows:
AYES: 5 DIRECTORS:
NOES: 0 DIRECTORS:
ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS:
Lindemarts, Moore, Mu6oz, Parks,
Birdsall
None
None
Agricultural ! and
Recommendation: Assessment should be based on $16.70 per acre for
agricultural land, with a designated maximum number of acres subject to
charges. Council may wish to establish a 25 acre maximum for such cases.
City Manager Dixon recommended that large parcels of land be given a special
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consideration of $16.70 per acre with a maximum acreage charge of 25 acres.
Director Mu~oz stated the problem with this recommendation is several large
land owners have extensive land which will be sold as commercial property.
In this case, he suggested deferring the charges.
City Manager Dixon stated the reason for this recommendation is to not create
a hardship for farmers who may continue to farm for 20 years, creating a large
lien against the property.
Director Mu~oz said if the acres are developed as commercial property, the
assessment would be more than covered.
A straw vote was taken to change the staff recommendation and approve a
deferral program as follows:
AYES: 5 DIRECTORS:
NOES: 0 DIRECTORS:
ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS:
Mobile Home Park Sites
Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks
Birdsall
None
None
Recommendation: Base the total assessment on the number of spaces in the
park at $25.05 per space. This is the assessment applied to apartments and
condominiums.
A straw vote was taken to support staff recommendation as follows:
AYES: 5 DIRECTORS' Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks
Birdsall
NOES: 0 DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None
Golf Courses
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Recommendation: All acreage used for golf should be assessed at the
agricultural rate of $16.70. All acreage used for hotel/motel, restaurant, club
house, and parking should be assessed at the non-residential (improved) rate
of $200.40 per acre.
A straw vote was taken to support staff recommendation as follows:
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 DIRECTORS:
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
H~rdship Criteria
Recommendation:
Lindemans, Moore, Mu6oz, Parks,
Birdsall
DIRECTORS: None
DIRECTORS: None
Establish an annual fixed income level of $12,000 or less
to qualify for a deferment of the assessment.
Director Lindemans suggested raising the fixed income level for joint filing to
$18,000/ann ually.
A straw vote was taken to approve staff recommendation with the change of
annual fixed income level of $12,000/single and $18,000/joint as follows:
AYES: 5 DIRECTORS:
Lindemans, Moore, Mu6oz,
Parks, Birdsall
NOES: 0 DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None
President Birdsall suggested placing an ad in the newspaper explaining that
these appeals may be applied for prior to receiving the tax bill.
City Manager Dixon reported that between now and the time we process the
computer run, those areas needing change will be adjusted. He said staff is
trying to make as many adjustment as possible before the computer run out is
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made.
President Birdsall asked if citizens will be receiving an answer to their letters
from the City. City Manager Dixon stated every request will receive an
answer.
City Manager Dixon informed Council that a motion needs to be made
approving the procedure for evaluating rates and charges appeals.
It was moved by Director Parks, seconded by Director Moore to approve the
criteria as voted upon.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 DIRECTORS:
NOES: 0 DIRECTORS:
ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS:
CITY MANAGERS REPORT
None given.
CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT
None given.
DIRECTORS REPORTS
None given.
Lindemans, Moore, Mu6oz,
Parks, Birdsall
None
None
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Director Moore, seconded by Director Lindemans to adjourn at 9:35
PM to a meeting to be held August 14, 1990 at the Temecula Community Center.
The motion was unanimously carried.
Patricia H. Birdsall, President
ATTEST:
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