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Bolsa Chica
BEACH VIN Annexation Study
City Council Study Session
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Meeting Date: 9/6/2022
SS#4 (22-729)
Aconde Item No.:
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Background
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Bolsa Mesa
Cons
& parking lot
Full Tidal
Basin
Parking
LEGEND
- Annexation Boundary
Reserve Boundary
* Planned Park
Existing Park
Previous Studies & Actions RSG
• 2009: RSG prepared Annexation Feasibility Study
2013: Council directed staff to update the 2009 study
• 2014: Council action to:
• Authorize LAFCO annexation application
Negotiate MOU with County & other agencies regarding
continued maintenance of Bolsa Chica
Negotiate with County regarding Wieder Regional Park
• 2015: Council study session on status of annexation
• Annexation did not proceed due to concerns related to liability, uncertainty regarding continued
involvement/funding of other agencies, maintenance
costs of Wieder Park
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Methodology
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Stakeholder Interviews
• State Lands Commission (SLC)
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
• OC Parks
• California Coastal Commission
• OC Public Works
• Huntington Beach Agencies
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Financial Data RSG
• Property Taxes from County Assessor
• Franchise Fees and Utility User Fees
• Other Taxes
7/1/22 7/1/23 7/1/24 7/1/25 7/1/26
Property Taxes $2,200 $2,300 $2,300 $2,400 $2,400
Franchise Fees and
$140 $150 $150 $160 $170
Utility User Fees
Total $2,340 $2,450 $2,450 $2,560 $2,570
Oil Taxes and Fees
• Data available from California Geologic Energy
Management Division
• 1971 Agreement splits rights between land owners
• SLC may become responsible for some oil taxes and fees 7/1/22 7/1/23 7/1/24 7/1/25 7/1/26
Production Tax $15,400 $15,723 $16,051 $16,385 $16,725
Annual Fee $3,200 $3,200 $3,200 $3,200 $3,200
Fire Inspection Fee $8,211 $8,211 $8,211 $8,211 $8,211
Total $26,811 $27,124 $27,462 $27,796 $28,136
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Findings
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Fiscal Impact
• Negative fiscal impact for the foreseeable future
7/1/22 7/1/23 7/1/24 7/1/25 7/1/26
Expenditures $463,463 $463,463 $463,463 $463,463 $463,463 Revenues $29,151 $29,584 $29,912 $30,356 $30,706
Net Impact (343,312) (433,879) (433,551) (433,107) (432,757) RSG
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Liability
• Significant liability challenges with Bolsa Chica
• Liability under Clean Water Act for Estuary
Maintenance of Bolsa Chica Tidal Inlet
Wieder Park RSG
• OC Parks expects City would have full responsibility
• Public Works estimates $262,500 in annual maintenance • $750,000 to replace two playgrounds
• May need additional HBPD staff
• City could benefit from counting toward park inventory 6 9/6/2022
Questions?
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