HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - AB 2936 QUIMBY ACT (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: May 28, 2002
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by: Stacy Miller
SUBJECT: SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2936 (ARONER) — THE QUIMBY
ACT
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council support Assembly Bill 2936 which allows increased flexibility to cities and
counties in spending funds originating from developer fees as imposed by the Quimby Act.
BACKGROUND
A large portion of parks and recreation funding comes from developer fees imposed by the
measures of the Quimby Act. Currently, the funds are specifically for spending on the
acquisition, construction and development of new parks or upgrades to existing parks.
The Quimby Act is state legislation that allows local governments to require the dedication
of land or the payment of in -lieu fees from developers for parks or recreational purposes as
a condition of subdivision approval.
This bill would enable local parks and recreation organizations at the city and county level
to dedicate up to ten percent of their Quimby fees for the master planning of parks and
recreational facilities. There is a definite need for this type of funding as currently no
provisions exist for costs associated in the planning of projects. Oftentimes when projects
are eligible for grant funding, a plan must be in existence to illustrate that the grant
funding in question will be spent in a responsible manner and that the project is feasible.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Withhold endorsement.
2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
ATTAC)=IMENT
None
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