2015-06-25 Development & Transportation

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volume of current traffic that has increased through the years, and safety in general. He recommended not simply focusing on property owner rights, but also extend sensitivity to the many neighborhood tenants. Madeleine Spencer noted that residents did not really believe that the project would actually occur; expressed resident and property owner apprehension due to issues concerning fair market values; and ensuring there is dialogue with the community so that residents and property owners can be part of the process. 5. PRESENTATION: DROUGHT WATER RATE SURCHARGE Water Resources Manager Nabil Saba provided a summary of the city's drought water rate surcharge and he reviewed available options. Option 1 would be a surcharge of approximately $2.40, for an average residential water bill of approximately $58.20; and, the addition of $1.88 to recover the penalty if the reduction is not met; he also estimates loss of revenue in the amount of $4.4 million. Option 2 is recommended by staff and would add a surcharge of $7.37 to customers exceeding the allocation, with an average residential bill of approximately $63.17 per month; and the addition of $1.88 to water use to recover the penalty. Option 3 would recover revenue loss through adding a fixed surcharge of $11.16 on all water users which would increase the monthly bill to an average of approximately $66.96 per month; and the addition of $1.88 to recover the penalty. Councilmember Martinez stated a preference for Option 2, and residents that exceed allowed usage would need to pay accordingly. Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento stated that it appears that Option 2 would probably be preferred as the most viable option, without the addition of costs for the recovery penalty at this time. Mr. Mousavipour advised that penalties for violations of the Executive Order are uncertain, so the option to assess the surcharge of $1.88 to residents is not being taken at this time; he also added that exemptions are available to some businesses and residents with special disabilities and circumstances; and added that Santa Ana is one of the first cities to study and implement the Executive Order. Councilmember Martinez emphasized that the City is also a water customer and should also be providing records to demonstrate water reductions. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Streetcar Project Update • Sewer Lines Ownership Ordinance Amendment ADJOURNED — 7:20 P.M. Lorr7J Ortiz Recording Secretary Public Works Agency Development & Transportation Council Committee Minutes 5 June 25, 2015