Stone James, Director of Economic Development, introduced Megan Quinn, Director Municipal/District Finance Harris & Associates, to provided an overview of the AB 1600 Fee Justification Nexus Study. The following points were presented:
Development Impact Fees (DIFS)
Development Impact Fee Program
Overview
Stakeholder Outreach and Feedback
Changes to the Fee Program since August 9th, based on DVBA Feedback Park Facilities Fee
Cathedral City Current Fees
Proposed Nexus Maximum Justifiable Fee
Proposed Fee Comparison to Existing Fee
Neighboring City Comparison to Proposed Fee
Mayor Rita Lamb opened the Public Hearing to receive public comment.
James Brownyard, Desert Valley Builders Association, expressed his concern with specific sections of the proposed fees. He referred to a letter that they submitted to the Council today.
Terry Applegate expressed her concern with the proposed rate increases and agrees with the concerns of the Desert Valley Builders Association. She fears the proposed fees will hinder development.
Mayor Lamb closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.
There was no action required for this item. At the October 11, 2023 City Council meeting, the Council will vote to approve a resolution adopting the fees and accept the fee justification study.