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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2017 1220 CCSA REG ITEM 10G ITEM 10.G. MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL -Ao-a '7 AGENDA REPORT CLQ, -40>~.ca TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public Works Director .,91w-174-- DATE: December 12, 2017 (CC Meeting of 12/20/2017) SUBJECT: Consider Scheduling a Public Hearing for Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution Fee Revisions BACKGROUND The Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution (LA AOC) fees were originally established by the County of Ventura prior to the incorporation of the City. The purpose of these fees is to provide mechanisms for future development projects, within specified geographical areas, to finance specific transportation improvements. The LA AOC fee was last adjusted in November of 2014. Certain changes in the scope and cost of projects funded by this source make it necessary to recommend an adjustment to the fee amounts. Government Code Section 66018 requires that a public hearing be held prior to the adoption of a new development fee or an increase to any existing development fee. It is recommended that a public hearing be held on February 7, 2018 to consider an adjustment to the LA AOC fees. In preparation for the proposed public hearing, compliance with the public meeting and notice requirements of Government Code Section 66016 will be met. The recommended LA AOC fee adjustments will be provided to the Building Industry Association (BIA) and to any other interested parties prior to the public hearing. Any fee increase approved by the City Council will not become effective until sixty (60) days after the date the action was taken to increase the fee. DISCUSSION The LA AOC fees were previously adjusted in November of 2014 to the amounts shown below. LA AOC Fee 2014 Residential (per dwelling unit) $8,683 Commercial/Industrial (per acre) $48,624 S:\Public Works\Everyone\Reports\Staff Reports\2017\12_December\12-20-2017(LA AOC set hearing).docx 81 Honorable City Council December 20, 2017 • Page 2 • As with prior LA AOC fee adjustments, the 2018 adjustments are contemplated for the purpose of establishing a fee amount sufficient to fund certain identified projects. The costs for project design, construction and inspection have risen since the 2014 LA AOC fee adjustment. Several of the projects require additional right-of-way, as well as review and permitting by Caltrans, all of which have historically added significant cost and delays to those projects. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Schedule a public hearing to consider an increase to the Los Angeles Avenue AOC fees on February 7, 2018. S:\Public Works\EveryonelReports\Staff Reports12017\12_December112-20-2017(LA AOC set hearing).docx 8 2