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September 22, 2014

Public Hearing – Proposed Amendment to Schedule of Taxes, Fees & Charges to Increase RIF by 5% & Amendment to PMC 4.17 to Add New Pocket Park Classification. September 22, 2014. Recommendations. Find proposed amendments exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA

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September 22, 2014

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  1. Public Hearing – Proposed Amendment to Schedule of Taxes, Fees & Charges to Increase RIF by 5% & Amendment to PMC 4.17 to Add New Pocket Park Classification September 22, 2014

  2. Recommendations Find proposed amendments exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Following public hearing, adopt resolution to increase RIF by 5% Establish transition criteria to determine which projects current RIF will apply – any project which has submitted complete set of plans for building permits & paid all plan check fees prior to effective date of resolution

  3. Recommendations Maintain current language in PMC 4.17.060 which allows RIF to be used for park acquisition, construction & installation Direct City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending 4.17 of PMC to add new pocket park classification

  4. Recreation & Parks Commission Recommendations • Sept 9, 2014 – Commission supported Department of Public Works recommendation: • Add new park classification for pocket parks to Section 4.17 of PMC • March 4, 2014 - Commission endorsed: • 5% increase to current RIF • Maintain current language in PMC 4.17.060 which allows for RIF to be used for park acquisition, construction & installation

  5. RIF History • 1988 – RIF created with fee amount $650/unit • 2002 – RIF increased from $756 to $1,604/unit • 2003 – RIF increased from $1,604 to $3,659/unit • 2004 – RIF increased to $19,743/unit • 2005 – Changed methodology to # of bedrooms • $14,588 studio to $27,003 five bedrooms

  6. Impact Since 2005 City collected $19.4 million RIF which has been used to make dramatic improvements in Pasadena’s park infrastructure

  7. New Parks & Acreage since 2005 • New Parks – Since 2005 Acres • Annandale Canyon 24.30 • Desiderio Park 3.80 • Linda Vista School Park 2.00 • Madison Elementary 1.50 • Subtotal – New Parks 31.60 • Added Acreage to Existing Parks – Since 2005 Acres • Robinson Park 2.36 • Hahamongna Watershed Park Annex 30.00 • Subtotal – Existing Parks 32.36 • Total – Increase Park Acreage 63.96

  8. Jan 2014 Nexus Study Update • Specifically, consultant was asked to: • Nexus study update: review & analyze existing RIF & validate or calculate fees based on current residential land values • Develop & recommend a distribution methodology to balance City’s ability to fund CIP projects & acquire new parkland & open space • Compare park impact fees of 12 cities

  9. Jan 2014 Nexus Study Update • Update calculated 41.6% RIF increase • In context of all development-related fees, such an increase could negatively impact residential & economic development • Economic Development Division hired outside consultant to conduct comprehensive study of all development-related fees in City • Final report will be presented to Economic Development & Technology Committee • Fall 2014

  10. Recommended 5% Fee Increase Increase RIF by 5% until comprehensive study of development-related fees is completed

  11. Pocket Park Classification • Expand Section 4.17.040 of PMC to include this pocket park definition: • Small urban outdoor spaces, usually less than one acre in size that are open to general public • Public outdoor spaces may include amenities such as seating areas, plazas, rest areas, landmarks & public art installations • Typically found in urbanized areas of City • Primarily serve immediate local population

  12. Other Recreation & Parks Commission Actions • July 8, 2014 Meeting: • Staff recommended eliminating park district boundaries to provide most flexibility • Commission voted to not support staff’s recommendation • May 6, 2014 Meeting: • Staff presented information to Commission on Green Space Gaps Map & location of residential development • Commission requested further review of current RIF allocation & development of distribution method to provide more flexibility in spending RIF regardless of district origin

  13. Questions Questions?

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