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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/26/2005r**,tx, Council Agenda Tuesday, July 26, 2005 Special Meeting 5:00 p.m. — Study Session — CC -8 The Government Center South Coast Air Quality Management District/ Main Auditorium 21 865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Mayor igen Chang Mayor ProTem Debby O'Connor Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Jack Tanaka Council Member Bob Zirbes City Manager Linda C. Lowry City Attorney Michael Jenkins City Clerk Linda C. Lowry Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please contact the City Clerk at (909) 839-7010 during regular business hours. 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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS mobility impairments who cannot Sign language interpretation is ' notice in advance of a meeting. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Copies of agendas, rules of the Council, CassetteNideo tapes of meetings: (909) 839-7010 Computer access to agendas: www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us General information: (909) 839-7000 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING July 26, 2005 CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. CC -8 ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Tanaka, Zirbes, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang 2. STUDY SESSION: 2.1 Library Ballot Measure Discussion Recommended Action: Discuss and direct staff as necessary. Requested by: City Council Public Comments: 3 ADJOURNMENT: Agenda No. 2.1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Linda Lowry, City Manager DATE: July 26, 2005 SUBJECT: Library Ballot Measure Discussion At the City Council study session on Tuesday, July 19th, the City Council decided, based on a recommendation from the Library Task Force, to place a measure on the ballot for the November 2005 election to address the construction, and possibly the operation, of a new library to be built adjacent to the Diamond Bar Center. The estimated construction cost for the new facility is $13.5 million with additional operating expenses in the first year of operation at approximately $400,000. Tonight's meeting has been scheduled by Council to discuss and provide direction on the following questions: • How much money will the City contribute towards construction of the project? ($3 million, 50%) • How much will the ballot measure ask the residents to contribute towards construction? This will be determined by how much the City contributes to the project. • How does the City Council want to finance the construction (30 yr General Obligation bonds/General Fund loan)? • Does the City Council want to place a measure on the ballot to address increased operating expenses resulting from a new, larger library and the additional staff required to operate the facility? • If yes, how much of the additional operating costs will the residents pay (50%, 100%)? • If yes, should it be one combined measure with a sunset clause for the construction amount or two separate ballot measures (construction and operation). In order to assist the Council with this decision we have provided a number of different financing options below. Also we have identified issues associated with each option. LIBRARY BALLOT MEASURE OPTIONS OPTION 1 Issue 30 YR Bond $10.5 million* 30 Yr Payback City Contributes $ 3 million Annual Tax $43** • By issuing bonds, the City has legal protection to ensure the property tax remains in place until the bonds have been repaid. • The library survey conducted in 2002 asked respondents whether they would be willing to pay about a $50 tax for construction of a new library. At that amount, 55% of residents said that they would likely vote in favor of the measure. (66.6% favorable vote is required for passage). • A $3 million contribution by the City would result in a loss of $51,000 of budgeted interest income. It should be noted that interest income was budgeted at a very conservative 1.7% or $350,000 for FY 05-06. The City is actually realizing about 3% interest at this time. If the 3% interest rate continues for the remainder of the fiscal year, there would be no loss of budgeted interest income; the loss of actual interest income would be $90,000. * It is important to note that these payment amounts are based on today's bond rate information. While the rates were estimated conservatively, it is possible, although highly unlikely, that the payment revenue would not fully cover the annual debt service. OPTION 2 Issue 30 YR Bond $7 million* 30 Yr Payback City Contributes $6.5 million Annual Payment $29** • By issuing bonds, the City has legal protection to ensure the property tax remains in place until the bonds have been repaid. • A library survey conducted in 2002 showed that at this tax amount ($30), 65% of residents that would likely vote in favor of the measure. • A $6.5 million contribution by the City would result in a loss of $110,500 of budgeted interest income. As mentioned above, the City is actually realizing about 3% interest at this time. If the 3% interest rate continues for the remainder of the fiscal year, there would be no loss of budgeted interest income; the loss of actual interest income would be $195,000. • Assumes interest rate 5% for the bond - at this time actual is approximately 4.5% * This is the net amount from the bond issuance -- the actual amount of the bond would be higher due to issuance costs. The estimated issuance costs and the 2 estimated bond issuance amounts, provided by Piper Jaffray, is attached as exhibit A (Option 1 and Option 2) ** It is important to note that these payment amounts are based on today's bond rate information. While the rates were estimated conservatively, it is possible, although highly unlikely, that the payment revenue would not fully cover the annual debt service. OPTION 3 General Fund Loan $10.5 million 10 Yr Payback City Contributes $ 3 million Annual Payment $60 per year • From a risk management point of view this is not recommended because the use of General Fund Reserves does not provide any legal protection to secure the repayment of the debt. A measure could be placed on a future ballot by way of initiative or by a future City Council to repeal the tax, in which case the reserves would never be repaid. Having used such a large portion of the reserves would restrict future Councils from continuing the established level of commitment to capital and infrastructure improvements. • A library survey conducted in 2002 showed that at this tax amount, 52% of the residents would likely vote in favor of the measure. • This loan option would result in a City contribution in the first year of $13.5 million. This would result in a loss of budgeted interest income of $229,000 or 65% of the interest income budget. The actual interest income loss for this option, based on 3% interest, is $405,000. OPTION 4 General Fund Loan $10.5 million 8 Yr Payback City Contributes $ 3 million Annual Tax $75 per year This option is not recommended because the use of General Fund Reserves does not provide any legal protection to secure the repayment of the loan. A measure could be placed on a future ballot by way of initiative or by a future City Council to repeal the tax, in which case the reserves would never be repaid. Having used such a large portion of the reserves would restrict future Councils from continuing the established level of commitment to capital and infrastructure improvements. The library survey conducted in 2002 did not ask voters about a tax this high. However, at $70 per parcel, 53% of survey respondents indicated they would likely vote for the measure with limited knowledge of the project. After receiving more detailed information about the project, 63% of survey respondents indicated they would likely vote in favor of the K measure. It should be noted that with the short timeline before the November election, it is likely a high number of voters will have limited knowledge of the project at the time they vote. This loan option would result in a City contribution in the first year of $13.5 million. This would result in a loss of budgeted interest income of $229,000 a loss of 65%. The actual interest income loss for this option, based on 3% interest, is $405,000. OPERATING COSTS A new, larger library will require additional staff to operate and provide service to the community. With no change in operating hours and a comparable level of service to the existing facility, the City will incur an additional $400,000 in operating costs. This includes an additional payment of $270,000 to the County of Los Angeles for the following additional positions and part time hours: Librarian 1 (1 full-time position) Library Assistant 1 (1 full-time position) Library Aide (3120 hours) Library Page (3120 hours) Student IT worker (1040 hours) The remaining additional operating expenses ($130,000) will be paid by the City and include maintenance of the building and ground, utility costs, repair and maintenance of the building systems, etc. The current staffing level at the library includes the following: • Community Librarian (1 full-time position) • Librarian 1 (2 full-time positions) • Library Assistant II (1 full-time position) • Library Assistant 1 (2 full-time positions) • Library Aide (part time) 9360 hours • Library Page (part time) 8320 hours The cost for these positions in 2003-04 was $535,592. The total operating expenses for the library in 2003-04 was $1,152,602. A complete breakdown of the operating costs provided by LA County is attached as exhibit B. As mentioned above, the question is `Does the City Council want to place a measure on the ballot to address increased operating expenses resulting from a new, larger library and the additional staff required to operate the facility?" If so, how much of the additional $400,000 should be placed on the ballot for residents to pay (100%, 50% or 0)? Based on the number of parcels that would be subject to the tax, the following options should be considered: M Operating Cost Options • Residents pay 100% of additional operating expenses =annual payment of $22. • Residents pay 50% of additional operating expenses = annual payment of $11 If the Council decides to place operating costs on the ballot, the City Council should also discuss if there should be one combined ballot measure that would include a construction amount that would sunset and an ongoing operation tax, or two separate, but contingent measures. Prepared By: Assistant City Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. Exhibit A— Information from LA County regarding current staffing levels and operating costs. 2. Exhibit B — Option 1 Bond Cost Information 3. Exhibit C — Option 2 Bond Cost Information 0 County of Los Angeles Public Library Operating Statement Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Diamond Bar Library 1061 S. Grand Ave., Diamond Bar Operating Costs Salaries and Employee Benefits Services and Supplies Books and Materials Lease -Buildings Maintenance -Buildings and Grounds Maintenance -Equipment. Facilities Special Jobs Insurance Supplies Utilities Facilities Services Operations Regional Operations Acquisitions and Cataloging Integrated Library System Information Services Equipment Purchase Sub -Total Operating Costs Support Costs Administration Information Technology Equipment and Services Program Specialists Countywide Overhead Charge Sub -Total Support Costs Total Cost of Service Less: Offsetting Revenue Special Jobs Refurbishments Information Technology Fund Sub -Total Offsetting Revenue Net Cost of Service Operating Revenue $31,307 6/812005 12:25 PM Report: operatingStmt-Libraries Cost Code: 816 Org Code: 41380 Actual $535,592 71,621 0 30,053 0 0 7,985 19,302 36,000 56,199 60,838 38,873 48,610 30,479 0 131,936 33,276 26,847 24,991 $935,552 217,050 $1,152,602 0 $1,152,602 Page 82 of 89 EXHIBITA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY 2003-2004 LIBRARY OPERATING STATEMENTS The following information describes various categories of cost and revenue items included in individual library operating statements prepared for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. This cost report is based on actual year-end expenditures for all cost centers in the County Public Library for 2003-2004. The revenue reflects reimbursements for non-operating costs, including building refurbishments and County grants for information technology. The Operating Statements do not include other revenues contributed from cities or other sources. The data comes directly from the County's automated countywide accounting system, and reflects the Auditor -Controller's year-end costs for the Public Library after the books were closed for the fiscal year. Operating Costs The operating costs are related to the day-to-day operation of the library and its various services. This includes costs incurred directly by the individual library for operations located in the facility, such as employee salaries, utilities for the building, and the purchase of library books and materials. Also included are costs for expenses incurred by the library for services located elsewhere but directly attributable to the library and the service it provides, such as the cost of the computer system for checking out books, the delivery of books and supplies to the library, and the maintenance of the building by staff headquartered at other library or County facilities. Operating costs included in this report include the various categories of expense identified in the Library Operating Statements and described below. The examples listed for various costs are not exhaustive, but provide a useful- overview of the kinds of expenditures involved in the operation of the libraries. Salaries and Employee Benefits These are the direct costs for the salaries of permanent (full-time) and temporary (hourly) employees assigned to the individual library. Also included are the costs of employee benefits such as health insurance, sick leave, retirement, and worker's compensation, as well as overtime, shift differentials, and bilingual bonuses where applicable. Books and Materials: Purchase of books and other library materials such as magazines, computer databases and audio-visual materials. Lease —.Buildings: Lease costs of facilities not owned by the county or debt service associated with the acquisition or use of a facility. Maintenance — Buildings and Grounds: General maintenance of library facilities such as building maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance, and other housekeeping costs such as custodial services, trash disposal and pest extermination services. Maintenance — Eq ui ment: Costs for the maintenance of equipment items located in the library facilities. Facilities Special Jobs: Costs for extraordinary maintenance items, including building refurbishments and replacements of roofs, air-conditioning systems, or other major building systems that are not included as routine building maintenance. Insurance: Costs of commercially issued insurance for casualty losses of our library facilities or their contents. Supplies: Routine and special -order supply items such as stationery, forms and office supplies. Utilities: Charges for utilities in the library facility such as electricity, water, gas, and telephone service. Facilities Services O erations: In-house andlded by warehousing ofbrary spartment upplies. employees, including maintenance, procurement contracting for services, and delivery of books and supplies to the library. Regional Operations: Cost of providing day-to-day supervision, management and support of library operations by the Regional offices, including staffing functions, staff development, training, planning of regional direct service programs, coordination of regional collection purchases, and daily trouble shooting for customer service issues not resolved at the local library. Acquisitions and Catalog in : Technical services to the library such as ordering library books and materials, assigning and preparing individual copies for distribution to local libraries, producing and maintaining the catalog, and interlibrary loan services. Integrated Libra System: Costs for operation and maintenance of the Integrated Library System which provides computer support required for the circulation acquisition, and cataloging of library materials, and library customer registrations. Information Services: Costs for the operation of various specialized information and reference services used by all libraries, such as the municipal reference service, business subject specialty center, ethnic resource document centers,consumer center, information programs and services (CHIPS), community access library line (CALL). Equipment Purchase: Costs of purchasing equipment for the library, which may include items such as cash registers, book detection systems, fax machines and clu computers. 2 Support Costs Costs included in this category represent expenditures for various services which provide policy direction add support to the public service operations in the libraries. These include key functions required to operate to the library services, including County Public Library headquarters support as well as other County services. Administration: Costs include the executive level management of the Public Library Department, administrative support services such as personnel and payroll services, business office services such as payments for leases and invoices, cost accounting, graphic arts, and volunteer program coordination. Information Technology Equipment and Services: Costs related to the maintenance and support of staff and public access computers and telecommunications systems including hardware and software purchases. Program Specialists: Costs include program specialists from headquarters who plan and implement Library -wide service programs including reference and information services, programs and collections for children and adults, and grant development and coordination. Examples include coordinating the public access Internet program; summer reading program design, training and materials; and negotiating Library -wide discounts for online databases used for reference support. Countywide Overhead Charge: This category is for Countywide overhead costs charged to the Public Library for central administrative costs and services provided by other County departments. The Countywide overhead cost charged to the Public Library in 20032004 is $1,497,123. Offsetting Revenue - Special Jobs Occasionally, the Department receives revenue from the Board of Supervisors or other sources as reimbursement for non-operating costs incurred at a library. Refurbishments: Reflects reimbursements for building refurbishment projects. Information Technology Fund: Reflects County grants for information technology projects. Operating Revenue The revenue amount indicated in the operating statement reflects actual fines, fees and lost material charges collected at the local library. UAFIS000CSWICHAEL. Cost ReportslCostReportO3,04G)ossary.DCC 3 EXHIBIT ,� MEMORANDUM To: Linda Lowry, David Doyle (City of Diamond Bar) From: Chris Fisher (MuniFinancial) cc: Brian Jewett, Habib Isaac, Camille Mahant Date: For July 25, 2005 Subject: Library Parcel Tax Scenarios Election Procedure for Special Tax Measure The City is reviewing options for a dedicated revenue source for library construction and operation, and has requested information regarding the placement of a Library Special Tax Measure on the November 2005 ballot and analysis of several tax rate scenarios. This memorandum provides a summary of the three scenarios that were modeled and provides instruction on Election Procedures for the proposed parcel tax. Library Parcel Tax Scenarios The City wishes to consider placing a measure on the ballot for the November 2005.election to implement a parcel tax for the construction and operation of a new library adjacent to the Diamond Bar Center. Three Scenarios have been calculated, whereby, a bond issue will provide library construction fund proceeds of approximately $5 million, $7 million, or $10.5 million. A parcel tax is proposed in order to service the debt related to the selected bond issue amount, and to cover annual operations and maintenance, estimated at $200,000 per year. The three scenarios identify each proposed bond issue amount, the amount of expected proceeds, and the amount that residents would be asked to pay and to vote on in the upcoming November ballot. City of Diamond .bar, Parcel Tax Scenarios and Election Procedures July 22, 2005 Page 2 Table 1: Total Bond Issue of $5,770,000, yielding $5,000,000 in Construction Proceeds Tax Rate per Parcel (Debt Service and Operation): $31.98 Tax Rate per Parcel (Debt Service only): $20.73 Classification RESIDENTIAL Number of Parcels 17,150 Debt Service $355,507 OperationProperty $193,000 $548,507 COMMERCIAL 227 $4,705 $2,555 $7,260 VACANT 395 $8,188 $4,445 $12,633 EXEMPT 77 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL. 17,849 r $368,400 $200,000 $568,400 Table 2: Total Bond Issue of $7,995,000, yielding $7,000,000 in Construction Proceeds Tax Rate per Parcel (Debt Service and Operation): $39.86 Tax Rate per Parcel (Debt Service only): $28.61 Property RESIDENTIAL. of Parcels 17,150 Debt Service $490,520 OperationClassification $193,000 $683,520 COMMERCIAL 227 $6,492 $2,555 $9,047 VACANT 395 $11,298 $4,445 $15,743 EXEMPT 77 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL. 17,849 $508,310 $200,000 $708,310 Table 3: Total Bond Issue of $11,840,000; yielding $10,500,000 in Construction Proceeds Tax Rate per Parcel (Debt Service and Operation): $53.63 Tax Rate per Parcel (Debt Service only) $42.38 Property• Classification RESIDENTIAL of Parcels 17,150 Debt Service $726,762 Operation $193,000 Total $919,762 COMMERCIAL 227 $9,619 $2,555 $12,174 VACANT 395 $16,739 $4,445 $21,184 EXEMPT 77 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL 17,849 $753,120 $200,000 $953,120 City of Diamond Bar, Parcel Tax Scenarios and Election Procedures July 22, 2005 Page 3 Election Procedure for Special Tax Measure: Timeline and County Requirements This section provides a detailed listing of the proposed City of Diamond Bar Special Tax Measure timeline as well as the requirements needed to proceed with the special tax election scheduled for November 8, 2005. Item: Submit Special Tax Ordinance to Registrar of Voters Due Date: August 12, 2005 Upon adoption of the Ordinance calling for the consolidation of the special election with the general election to be held on November 8, 2005, the City Clerk must mail the original signed Ordinance to the County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters at the address shown below. By state law, the Ordinance must be received by the Registrar no later than eighty- eight (88) days prior to the election date. Therefore, the Ordinance must arrive at the Registrar's office no later than August 12th. It is recommended that it be sent by mail shortly after the last City Council meeting in July following adoption to ensure timely receipt. Mail Address: County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters Attn: Conny B. McCormack P.O. Box 1024 Norwalk 90651-1024 Following receipt of the Ordinance, the Registrar of Voters is authorized to conduct the special tax election. The Registrar's office will prepare an election timeline (similar to the timeline described in this memo) and will send the appropriate election forms to the City Clerk immediately after receiving the Ordinance. City of Diamond Bur, Parcel Tax Scenarios and Election Procedures July 22, 2005 Page 4 Item: City Posting of Notice of Special Election Due Date: Immediately Following Submittal of Ordinance The Notice of Special Election should be posted and published in the local newspaper immediately following the submittal of the Ordinance to the Registrar of Voters. This immediate posting will ensure that the deadline is met for posting no later than eighty-eight (88) days prior to the election date (no later than August 12th). Prompt posting will provide adequate time for proponents and opponents to submit arguments for and against the special tax measure. The Registrar recommends (but does not require) that the City provide the Registrar with a copy of the Notice. Item: Arguments Submitted to City Clerk and Registrar of Voters Due Date: August 22, 2005 Arguments in favor and against the special tax measure must be filed with the City Clerk. Then, the City Clerk must submit both arguments, if any, by mail to the Registrar of Voters office prior to August 22, 2005. This will ensure that the deadline is met for submitting arguments no later than seventy-seven (77) days prior to the election date. The City Clerk is responsible for sending arguments in favor of the measure to any opponents on record and likewise, must send arguments against the measure to proponents on record. Please note that arguments are limited to a maximum of 300 words. The Registrar of Voters may publish the arguments on their web site at www.voteinfo.net. Item: Impartial Analysis Submitted to City Clerk and Registrar of Voters Due Date: August 22, 2005 An impartial analysis of the special tax measure shall be submitted by the City Attorney to the City Clerk. Similar to the handling of the arguments, the City Clerk must submit the analysis by mail to the Registrar of Voters office so that it is received by the Registrar by August 22, 2005. This will ensure that the deadline is met for submitting the impartial analysis no later than seventy-seven (77) days prior to the election date. In addition, the City Clerk should send the impartial analysis to the proponents and opponents of the special tax measure. Please note that the impartial analysis is limited to a maximum of 500 words. City of Diamond Bar, Parcel Tax Scenarios and Election Procedures July 22, 2005 Page 5 Item: Rebuttals Submitted to City Clerk and Registrar of Voters Due Date: September 1, 2005 Rebuttals to previous arguments, if any, must be filed with the City Clerk. Then, the City Clerk must submit rebuttals by mail to the Registrar of Voters office prior to September 1, 2005 in order to ensure that the submittal occurs within 10 days of the pro and con argument submittal deadline (August 22th). By meeting this date, the Registrar will have adequate time to print and publish the impartial analysis, arguments and rebuttals in the ballot. materials sent to each registered voter. The City Clerk is responsible for sending rebuttals to opponents and proponents, if any. Please note that rebuttals are limited to a maximum of 250 words and may be written by someone other than the authors of the pro or con arguments. The Registrar of Voters may publish the rebuttals on their web site. Item: Sample Ballots Mailed to Registered Voters Due Date: Between September 29, 2005 and October 18, 2005 Sample ballots will be mailed to each registered voter eligible to vote on the Diamond Bar Special Tax Measure. The ballot pamphlet will contain the impartial analysis and any arguments and rebuttals. . Item: Polling Places Established Due Date: October 11, 2005 The Registrar of Voters will establish polling places throughout the City twenty-nine (29) days prior to the election date. Item: Special Tax Election Conducted Due Date: November 8, 2005 Item: Special Tax Election Results Certified Due Date: Within 28 Days after Election The Registrar of Voters has until December 6, 2005 to certify the results of the election for the special tax measure. However, the City may obtain unofficial results from the Registrar's office either the night of the election or the next day. To obtain these results, the City of Diamond Bar, Parcel Tax Scenarios and Election Procedures July 22, Zoos Page 6 Registrar will provide a phone number in the elections packet that will be distributed to the Diamond Bar City Clerk. Item: Registrar Submits Invoice to City Due Date: December 8, 2005 The Registrar of Voters will send an invoice to the City Clerk requesting payment for election services thirty (30) days after the election date. If you wish to discuss any or all of these requirements, or require further information in the planning of the special tax election, please call MuniFinancial at (800) 755-6864.