HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 - MINUTES - 7/9/2003 STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
JULY 9, 2003
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call to Order-Large Conference Room-Hodges absent.
B. Flag Salute
C. City Attorney Report on Matters Discussed in Closed Session-See Page 2 of
Agenda this date.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ed Kibbey spoke regarding the Quimby Act, see prepared letter attached.
Joy Meredith, requested that changes not be made to the parking standards
downtown.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS
Councilmembers commented on various civic functions attended.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - None
G. STUDY SESSION
1. QUIMBY ACT ORDINANCE
City Attorney reviewed the Ordinance and added that the issue is whether the
rate would be 3.5 or 5; that the lands counted towards park lands include the
trails, certain designated school areas; that a full research of the manner of
computation to determine ratio has not been completed and it may be higher
once the calculations are done.
Ed Kibbey stated that the City’s general plan does not speak to bike trails or
school areas being part of the park system; that the Building Industry does
support Quimby, but also encourages the City to be fair in the analysis.
Director of Planning & Zoning stated that the acreage is based on 96 acres; that
there are wide variables that have been used; that in the past the City strove to
meet 100 percent density on projects; but that the General Plan indicates a 96-
acre availability.
Oden stated that further information is needed on the number of Cities that
utilitizes capital improvements under Quimby; that no credit should be given for
golf courses.
City Attorney stated that the Quimby will assist with fees t continue funds for the
future population; that it would be fair and reasonable for new presidents to pay
to keep a level that other residents have paid for; that the Attorney General
opinion on the issue included cultural center; that there are many amenities in
Pal Springs that would be reasonable to include in the count i.e., golf courses.
Mr. Kibvbey stated that the Attorney General opinion was broad; that a park fee
could be complied, but that the parameters should not be misused.
Mayor stated that the numbers presented by the Planning Department are not
adding up; that the General Plan stated goal is to have 5 acres per thousand;
that the figures being presented do not indicate correct numbers.
City Attorney stated that the General Plan is adopted; that the numbers being
used are to keep data concurrent; that if a future study is performed, certainly the
Ordinance could be revised and the fees adjusted.
Mayor stated that the quality of life for the residents should be maintained; that
the City has already established the goal of 5 acres for thousand; that each year
the Quimby is not in effect, the City looses acreage; that a determination need to
be found to set the level the City wants to strive for to maintain quality of life.
Reller-Spurgin recommended a subcommittee of staff to work on the Quimby
issue.
Council direction to bring the issue back with correct figures at the July 16, 2003
meeting.
2. SUMMER PARKING SCHEDULE
Downtown Development Director sated that the plan is too give courtesy
notices during the summer for Mon thru Wed and issue citations on Thurs
through Sunday.
Council consensus: No change to the downtown parking regulations.
3. STUDY SESSION DOCKET
City Manager withdrew the item.
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