HomeMy WebLinkAboutLos Angeles County Regional Park and Open Spaces District Ballot Measure (Oppose)Nancy A. Lyons
Mayor
Jimmy Lin
Mayor Pro Tem
Carol Herrera
Council Member
Ruth M. Low
Council Member
Steve Tye
Council Member
June 16, 2016
21810 Copley Drive . Diamond Bar, CA 91 765-41 78
(909) 839-7000 a Fax (909) 861-3117
www.DiamondBarCA.gov
Supervisor Don Knabe
822 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fax: 213-626-6941
Dear Supervisor Knabe,
The City of Diamond Bar respectfully opposes the proposed ballot measure by
the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Spaces District (RPOSD),
which would result in inequitable percentage of local return to San Gabriel
Valley cities such as Diamond Bar.
Although we commend RPOSD for recognizing the strong need to pursue
funding as Proposition A nears expiration, the current language in the
proposed measure would allow Los Angeles County to gain disproprionately
while contributing San Gabriel Valley cities could only expect a guaranteed
average local return of 40%. Based on calculations of the proposed $0.03 per
square foot tax rate, the City of Diamond Bar's guaranteed return rate would
be a low 38%. Additionally, many San Gabriel Valley cities are severely limited
from qualifying for competitive grants due to criteria which leans in favor of
County properties, the westside, beaches, and nonprofits.
While the City of Diamond Bar supports the need to contribute to Los Angeles
County facilities, the proposed formula leaves cities at a significant
disadvantage with little control in securing competitive grants. For these
reasons, the City opposes the ballot proposed ballot measure unless a
significantly higher return rate can be guaranteed.
Sincerely,
mes DeS fano
City Manager
CC: City Council