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12-21-2004 - Election on the Levy of Special Taxes by CSS Community Facilities District, & Certification of Results Thereofi �, : • City of West Covina Q3 Memorandum - ! TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager/Executive Director and City Council / CDC Governing Board AGENDA ITEM NO. E-1 FROM: Shannon A. Yauchzee, Director/City Engineer DATE December 21, 2004 Christopher Chung, CDC Director BY: Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney Matt Gorman, Deputy City Attorney SUBJECT: ELECTION ON THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES BY THE CSS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, AND CERTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS THEREOF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) conduct an election on the levy of special taxes by the Coastal Sage and Scrub (CSS) Community Facilities District (pursuant to the Resolution of Formation of the District); (2) direct the City Clerk to tabulate the votes cast by landowners owners within the CSS Community Facilities District; and (3) adopt the following resolution in the event that two-thirds or move of votes on the election be cast in favor of the levying of special taxes: Zpp`,1—iOZ RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD ON DECEMBER 21, 2004 ON THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES BY THE COASTAL SAGE AND SCRUB (CSS) COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT DISCUSSION: This item was held over from the December 7, 2004 City Council meeting. Background on Election Requirement This item follows the City Council's proposed formation of the "Coastal Sage and Scrub (CSS) Community Facilities District," which would establish the District as a means for financing a habitat program in the BKK area. Before the District can levy special taxes, an election is required whereby votes representing two-thirds or more of the acreage within the District, must be cast in favor of the tax. The Resolution of Formation (considered on the City Council's agenda immediately prior to this item) provides for setting an election on this matter. Where 100% of landowners are in favor of the tax, certain election requirements may be waived in order to expedite the approval process. In such cases, it is common for the election to be conducted immediately following formation of the district. The property owners within the CSS Community Facilities District are the West Covina Community Development Commission ("CDC") and BKK Corporation ("BKK"). In addition, while not a landowners, West Covina Heights S.C., LLC (a.k.a., "Eclipse Development Group"; hereafter, "Eclipse") is in escrow to purchase CDC property in the District and thus has an interest in this matter. BKK and Eclipse have indicated their support of the District's formation, its levy of special taxes, and a waiver of election requirements, as indicated in support letters attached hereto (Attachment 1). BKK has also authorized the City Manager/Executive Director to cast its votes in favor of the levying of special taxes (Attachment No. 1). In addition, prior to considering this item, the CDC Governing Board will have determined whether the Executive Director is authorized to cast the CDC's votes in similar fashion (see Attachment No. 5 to prior City Council/Governing Board joint meeting; copy attached hereto as Attachment No. 2). If the Executive Director is authorized to cast the CDC's votes in favor of the levy of special taxes, then 100% of landowners support the special tax and the Executive Director can cast all votes in favor of the tax. CSS District - Council Report Re Election (final draft) Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager and City Council Page 2 — December 21, 2004 Election Process The attached resolution (Attachment No. 3) is prepared in anticipation of the foregoing. It should follow the holding of an election wherein the City Manager/Executive Director casts 100% of the votes in favor of the special tax levy (on behalf of BKK and the CDC). Following the election and the resolution's adoption, the CSS Community Facilities District will be authorized to levy a special tax as described in the Resolution of Formation. The steps to complete this process -are as follows. All steps occur in order at the time of the Council's consideration of this item at the City Council meeting on December 21, 2004: 1. The City Council votes to begin the election on the levy of special taxes, as authorized by the Resolution of Formation; 2. The City Clerk is directed to request that votes be cast verbally or in writing; 3. The City Manager/Executive Director casts votes on behalf of BKK in favor of the tax (by announcement or otherwise); 4. The City Manager/Executive Director casts votes on behalf of the CDC in favor of the tax (by announcement or otherwise); 5. The City Clerk announces that all votes have been cast; 6. The City Council announces the close of the election and directs the City Clerk to tabulate the votes; 7. The City Clerk announces the votes cast in favor of the tax, and the votes cast against the tax; 8. The City Council determines whether two-thirds of the votes are cast in favor of the tax, and if so, adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 3). Due to the support letters of BKK and Eclipse, and due to BKK's authorizing the City Manager/ Executive.Director to vote on its behalf in favor of the tax, it is anticipated that the election will result in 100% of the landowners voting in favor of the tax. Thus, it is recommended that the City Council proceed as indicated above and adopt the resolution (Attachment No. 3) at the conclusion of the election. CONCLUSION: Levying of special taxes is necessary for the CSS District to operate. Thus, staff recommends that the City Council follow the procedures above and adopt the attached Resolution certifying the election on levying special taxes by the District. CSS District - Council Report Re Election (final draft) Ll Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager and City Council -Page 3 — December 21, 2004 FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impacts are associated with holding and certifying the election. Fiscal impacts associated with the formation of the CSS Community Facilities District and its levy of special taxes are summarized in the council report on these items, reprinted as follows: "Costs to the City and/or CDC equal the cost necessary to fund the District's activities, less the BKK parcels' contribution to funding such costs (in the form of special taxes; $40,975); these costs amount to' $247,164.36. Upon the close of escrow with Eclipse, special taxes for Parcels 1 through 6 ($30,713.67) will not be a City/CDC obligation, thus reducing such costs to $216,450.69. However, if the District is not formed, or levying of special taxes is not approved, then the City and/or CDC will be solely responsible for funding 100% of the habitat mitigation and monitoring costs required by the overseeing governmental agencies. This amounts to $288,139.36 (see Attachment No. 1). - This additional cost would have to be funded from the project revenues and/or the General Fund." Thus, the net fiscal impact is estimated to eventually be a $71,688.67 savings. Y � Prepared by: Matt G rman �4&11 Deputy City Attorney Reviewed/Approved by: 6pl/ CDC Reviewed/Approved by: Shannon A. Yauchzee Director/City Engineer Approved via telephone City Attorney Attachment No. 1— BKK and Eclipse letters waiving election requirements, etc. . Attachment No. 2 — Resolution of CDC waiving election requirements and authorizing votes Attachment No. 3 — Resolution of City Council on holding election and certifying election results CSS District - Council Report Re Election (final draft) ATTACHMENT NO. 1 December 2, 2004 Shannon Yauchzee, Public Works Director/City Engineer City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Ave. P.O. Box 1440 West Covina, CA 91793 Re: CSS Community Facilities District Dear Mr. Yauchzee: This letter is submitted to the City of West Covina on behalf of BKK Corporation, in support of the proposed Coastal Sage & Scrub (CSS) Community Facilities District. Pursuant to BKK's Sixth Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with the West Covina Community Development Commission (the "Agreement"), BKK has agreed to support the formation of a district according to the terms outlined in the Agreement. BKK staff has had the opportunity to review the draft report on the proposed CSS Community Facilities District prepared by the City's consulting engineers, Berryman & Henigar, (the "Report") as well as the City's draft Resolution of Formation for the proposed District (the "Resolution"), and we have determined that the proposed CSS District is in conformance with the requirements of the Agreement. In the event of any future discrepancies or disagreements between either the Report or the Resolution and the Agreement, the Agreement will continue as the controlling document. Thus, BKK hereby lodges its full support for the proposed CSS Community Facilities District. Formation of this District will establish a means to finance habitat restoration and maintenance in and around BKK's property in the City of West Covina. This habitat is important for preserving the character of the hillside area for the benefit of our patrons and for residents of the City. The habitat is also important for compliance with State and federal requirements which could otherwise disrupt our business due the presence of the protected species. To facilitate formation of the District and the levy of special taxes, BKK hereby waives any and all requirements relating to an the election on levying of special taxes by the CSS Community Services District, including but not limited to requirements for election time limits, analysis, and arguments, as permitted by Sections 53326(a) and 53327(b) of the California Government Code. BKK hereby consents to the holding of a special election on December 7, 2004, immediately following the City Council's anticipated formation of the CSS District. In addition, in lieu of having a BKK representative appear and vote at the December 7, 2004 election, BKK hereby authorizes the Community Development Commission to cast all of BKK's votes in favor of the levy of special taxes, provided that such levy is consistent with the descriptions provided in the Berryman & Henigar report and as outlined in the draft Resolution of Formation for the CSS Community Facilities District. Very truly ours, Kris L. nan Treasurer r- WEST COVI.NA 5 S. CS LLC 17842 Skyflark Circle Suite 200 Irvine GAM651: Tel. 1.949.2.51.8555: Fos. _1.949.251.9979 December 2, 2004 Shannon Yauchzee, Public Works Director/City Engineer City of West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Ave. P.O. Box 1440 West Covina,_CA 91793 Re: CSS Community Facilities District Dear Mr. Yauchzee: This letter is submitted to the City of West Covina can behalf of West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, in support of the proposed Coastal Sage & Scrub (CSS) Community Facilities District. As you know, West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, is in escrow with the West Covina Community Development Commission (the "CDC") for the sale of CDC property located within the proposed CSS District area. While West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, is not yet the record owner of that property, we are nevertheless interested in the establishment of the CSS District because we will be an owner following the closing of escrow. In addition, pursuant to the Disposition and Development Agreement between West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, and the CDC (the "DDA"), West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, has agreed to support the formation of a district, according to the terms outlined therein. West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, staff have reviewed the report on the proposed CSS. Community Facilities District prepared by the City's consulting engineers, Berryman & Henigar, dated December 7, 2004, as well as the City's draft Resolution of Formation for the proposed District, and discussed same with the CDC and we have determined that the proposed CSS District, as discussed, is in conformance with the requirements of the DDA. Thus, West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, hereby supports the proposed CSS Community Facilities District. Formation of this District will help finance habitat restoration and maintenance near the property that West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, is purchasing from the CDC, and West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, will participate financially in its maintenance as provided for therein and consistent with the DDA. In addition, while West -Covina Heights S.C., LLC, is not yet the record owner of property within the proposed District's boundaries, West Covina Heights S.C., LLC, is interested in expediting the formation of the District, and thus supports in principle not only its establishment, but also the levy of special taxes at rates described in the Berryman & Henigar report and in the City's draft Resolution of Formation. West Covina Heights S.C., LLC; also supports the waiving of all requirements relating to an election on the levy of special taxes by the District, and to the holding of the special- election on December 7, 2004, immediately following the City Council's anticipated formation of the CSS District. i Thank you. Sincerely, West Covina Heights S.C., LLC D uglds Gra , ident 4 • ATTACHMENT NO: 2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA VOTING IN FAVOR OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES BY THE CSS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND WAIVING ALL TIME LIMITS AND ELECTION REQUIREMENTS RELATING THERETO WHEREAS, on December 21, 2004, the City of West Covina adopted a Resolution of Formation establishing a community facilities district known as the "Coastal Sage and Scrub . (CSS) Community Facilities District," pursuant to the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Gov't Code § 53311, et seq.); WHEREAS, the Resolution of Formation set an election on the levy of special taxes by the CSS Community Facilities District for December 21, 2004; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission is the record owner of certain real property within the proposed boundaries of the CSS Community Facilities District; WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the Community Development Commission has determined that it is in the Commission's interest that the CSS Community Facilities District levy a special tax in order to finance the facilities and services proposed for said District; WHEREAS, the Governing Board desires that the CSS Community Facilities District levy of special taxes in the manner specified in the City Council's Resolution of Formation; WHEREAS, BKK Corporation (`BKK") is also a landowner owning property within the proposed boundaries of the CSS Community Facilities District, and has waived all election requirements relating to the levy of _special taxes by the District, and has authorized the Community Development Commission to cast all of its votes in favor of such levy; WHEREAS, the Governing Board, exercising independent judgment, has determined that the project meets the criteria for a Class 7, Section 15307 Categorical Exemption, a Class 8, Section 15308 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to the guidelines for implementation of , the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA" [Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq.]; "CEQA Guidelines" [Title 14, Div. 6, Chapt. 3 of the Cal. Code of Regulations]), and that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Board of the Community Development Commission of the City of West Covina as follows: SECTION 1. The Community Development Commission hereby affirms the accuracy of the foregoing recitals. SECTION 2. In support of Class 7 and 8 Categorical Exemptions for this action (14 CCR §§ 15307, 15308), the Governing Board hereby adopts the following findings: A. The project will facilitate the establishment, maintenance, restoration and enhancement of a natural resource, in that the project seeks to establish a community facilities district which will impose a special tax for the purpose of funding habitat restoration and maintenance programs pursuant to agreements reached with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and other federal and State agencies. B. The formation of a community facilities district for such purpose is authorized by the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Gov't Code § 53311, et seq.), and the habitat restoration and maintenance programs have been approved by all requisite federal and State authorities, and by the City Council of the City of West Covina. SECTION 3. The Community Development Commission hereby waives any and all requirements for notice and the conduct of the election on levying of special taxes by the CSS Community Services District, including but not limited to requirements for election time limits, ZARESOLUTION - 2004\CSS District - CDC Reso re Voting on District (CDC mk).doc analysis and arguments, as permitted by Sections 53326(a) and 53327(b) of the California Government Code. SECTION 4. The Community Development Commission hereby votes in favor of the levying of special taxes by the CSS Community Facilities District (in the manner specified in the Resolution of Formation adopted by the West Covina City Council on December 21, 2004). The Executive Director is directed to cast all such votes in favor of the levying of special taxes at this or any subsequent proceeding, provided that any such votes shall be consistent with the_ Resolution of Formation adopted by the West Covina City Council on December 21, 2004. SECTION 5. The Community Development Commission hereby casts all votes of BKK Corporation in favor of the levying of special taxes by the CSS Community Facilities District (in the manner specified in the Resolution of Formation adopted by the West Covina City Council on December 21, 2004). The Executive Director is directed to cast all such votes in favor of the levying of special taxes at this or any subsequent proceeding, provided that any such vote shall be consistent with the Resolution of Formation adopted by the West Covina City Council on December 21, 2004. - APPROVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December 2004. ATTEST: _ CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Commission Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Commission Counsel Chairman ZARESOLUTION - 2004\CSS District- CDC Reso re Voting on District (CDC BKK).doc I 0 OLTTACHMENT NO.3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD ON DECEMBER 21, 2004 ON THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES BY THE COASTAL SAGE AND SCRUB (CSS) COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT WHEREAS, on December 21, 2004, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Formation establishing a community facilities district named, "Community Facilities District No. One, Coastal Sage and Scrub (CSS) Community Facilities District," in accordance with the requirements of -the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Gov't Code § 53311, et seq.; the "Mello -Roos Act") WHEREAS, the Resolution of Formation set December 21, 2004, as the date for an election on the levy of special taxes on all property within the CSS Community Facilities District, such that the election would occur immediately following the District's formation; WHEREAS, all landowners within the District have consented to a full wavier of all election requirements, including but not limited to election time limits; WHEREAS, all such landowners likewise authorized the City Manager/Community Development Commission Executive Director to cast all votes on the levy of special taxes in favor of such levy; WHEREAS, pursuant to the landowners' authorizations and waivers, and pursuant to the terms of the Resolution of Formation and the provisions of the Mello -Roos Act, the City of West Covina held an election on December 21, 2004 immediately following the formation of the CSS Community Facilities District, at which the votes of all landowners owning property within said District were case; WHEREAS, the City Council, at the conclusion of the election, directed the City Clerk to tabulate the votes cast by landowners owners within the CSS Community Facilities District, in favor of, or in opposition to, the levy of special taxes by the District, according to the requirements of the Mell-Roos Act; WHEREAS, the landowners of record within said District, as of the close of the election held on this date, did cast their votes, and the results of the election is illustrated below: TOTAL VOTES CAST YES TOTAL No TOTAL WHEREAS, based upon the above -referenced election results, and pursuant to the requirements of the Mello -Roos Act providing that no special tax may be levied by the CSS Community Facilities District unless two-thirds or more of all votes cast favor the levying of such tax, the CSS Community Facilities District may levy a special tax in such manner as provided in the Resolution of Formation for such District and in the Mello -Roos Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of West Covina as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby affirms the accuracy of the foregoing recitals. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby declares the results of the election, including the tabulation of votes cast therein, to be valid and accurate. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby determines that any facilities financed by the CSS Community Facilities District are necessary to meet increased demands placed upon local agencies as the result of development or rehabilitation occurring in the District. SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to enter this Resolution on the minutes of 4 the City Council, which shall constitute the official declaration of the results of the election on the levy of speciaLtaxes by the CSS Community Facilities District. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall attest to the passage and adoption of this resolution and it shall be effective immediately upon its approval. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December 2004. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk I, Sue Rush, Acting City Clerk of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was approved and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the December 21, 2004. AYES: NOES: ABSENT:. ABSTAIN: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney CSS District - Reso re Election on Special Tax Levy (draft 2)