HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/16/2000 - STAFF REPORTS (4) DATE: February 16, 2000 •
TO: City Council
FROM: City Clerk
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Council adopt a recodified Comprehensive Fee Schedule, which
provides minor updates, adds new fees, and incorporates all previously approved
fee schedule amendments; and Rescind Resolution 18591.
BACKGROUND:
Periodically, the fee schedule is recodified to incorporate the various changes
which are approved subsequent to the last codification. It also provides an
opportunity to modify, add or delete fees which are a result of a program or
policy changes by the Council. The last recodification was in April, 1995; to
which there have been 18 amendments.
The changes/additions to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule are as follows:
Community Television: Numerous pieces of equipment may be utilized to
accomplish any given task. Example: To record a meeting in Studio B requires
the sound system, video switcher, 5 monitors, 3 cameras, a graphics computer, a
video cassette recorder, a mini disc player and a modulator (to transmit signal to
Time Warner). A video tape will be needed to store the meeting for replay at a
later date. Fees are based on three factors: 1) cost of supplies (video tape); 2)
cost of personnel to operate equipment; and, 3) pro-rated cost of replacement
equipment based on an average 5-year life span.
Fire: Proposes changes to the following: Smoke detector inspection fee, Fire
Inspector inspections (referred by the Engine Company); safety training to
include, but not be limited to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and
C.A.R.E.S. (Community Assistance and Response to Emergency Situations)
training; Medical Aid During Emergency/Disaster, Emergency
Preparedness/Response and Basics of Fire Extinguishment, Light Search and
Rescue, and Introduction to Disaster Psychology and Community Emergency
Response Teams (CERT);pyrotechnic display (indoor/outdoor)permit.
Planning: Development Agreements (DAs) - Currently, the City does not charge
a fee for development agreements. DAs are legal contracts between the City and
property owners which outline legal commitments for a specific development
project. The proposed fee will cover staff time, report preparation, ordinance
preparation and processing, public meetings, on-going monitoring, and City
Attorney costs. The City Attorney legal costs should be paid in fidl by the
property owner. Codes, Covenants & Restrictions (CC&Rs) - Review and
approval of CC&Rs is required as a condition of approval for many residential,
commercial and industrial projects where multiple ownerships are involved. The
proposed fee would cover staff and City Attorney Cost. Resolution/Certification
Fee - Cost to prepare a certified Planning Commission or Historic Site
Preservation Board resolution. Resolution of Convenience & Necessity - New
Alcoholic Beverage Control licenses require applicants to secure a Resolution of
Convenience and Necessity from the City Council. This proposed fee would
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offset the City costs in reviewing and issuing a Resolution of Convenience and
Necessity. Zoning Letter-This fee is intended to cover costs for researching and
preparing a zoning and General Plan letter. Financial institutions request this
letter as part of reviewing proposed developments and/or refinancing properties.
Zoning/Code Compliance Inspection and Letter - This proposed fee is to cover
site inspections, research, and letter preparation where a detailed code
compliance letter is necessary. Real estate disclosure requirements have caused
an increase in requests for this service. Specific Plan - State law provides for
Specific Plans. These are complex planning documents which require extensive
analysis, review and processing. Technical Study Review - This proposed fee
would offset staff cost for reviewing technical reports for development projects.
Technical reports may include archaeology reports, biological assessments, noise
studies, and traffic studies, to name a few. The proposed fee is an actual hourly
rate to cover actual staff costs. City Attorney Review of Development projects -
This proposed fee would cover the City Attorney's actual costs to review
development related documents. Specific examples include Environmental
Impact Reports, Specific Plans, and Planned Development Districts. This fee
would not be used for routine development projects which are routed through the
City Council agenda process. In-Lieu Parking Fee Agreement - This fee would
offset staff costs for preparing and approving an In-Lieu Parking Fee Agreement.
Police: Proposes changes to the following: Concealed Carry Weapons Permits -
Initial Applicant and Renewal fees; Modification/Amendment fee; Annual Range
Qualification fee; State Mandated Training; Reimbursement of Fees Paid; Initial
Applicant fees; Renewal fees; Modification/Amended CCW Permit fees; CCW
Permit Annual Range Qualification fees; State Mandated Training for Initial and
Renewal CCW Permit Applicants.
Transportation - Right-of-Way: The changes to the right-of-way fees shown are
a reflection of errors in the current fee schedule which do not reflect the actual
fees imposed (i.e., the "per hour" is missing from the fee schedule, as it is $50
per hour that is charged for document preparation); preparation of conveyance
documents is similar to the preparation of leases or notes and deeds of trust, and
therefore should have a similar fee(i.e. $50 per hour).
Transportation - Streets: The Administrative Adjudication Program is to provide
for the hearing and disposition of all contested parking citations involving
violations of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (PSMC) as they pertain to the parking of vehicles within the
area of jurisdiction of the City of Palm Springs.
A fully recodified version of the fee schedule is provided for Council
information; and is available in the City Clerk's Department.
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Attachment: Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE,
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 18581, AS AMENDED,
WHEREAS, Resolution 18581 incorporated changes and amendments to the Comprehensive Fee
Schedule in effect at the time of adoption of said resolution; and
WHEREAS, numerous amendments and organizational changes have been made to Resolution
18581; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to reflect all changes in a complete document format, and to accurately
reflect organizational structure,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, that
the attached Comprehensive Fee Schedule is hereby adopted, and all fees contained therein
become effective immediately; and that Resolution 18581, as amended, is hereby rescinded.
ADOPTED this day of 2000.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
By
City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED & APPROVED AS TO FORM
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