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INVOCATION
ANNOTATED
A G E N D A
Arcadia City Council
and
Redevelopment Agency
Meeting
MAY 21, 1996
6:30p.m.
Council Chamber
Rabbi S.B. Sacks, Congregation Shaarei Torah
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Former City Councilmember, Peter Ulrich
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Kuhn
1. PRESENTATION of Arcadia Beautiful Awards.
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All present
BRIEF RECESS
7:00p.m.
2. PRESENTATION to Armored Transport, Inc., G & S Towing and Bill's Auto Body in
appreciation of their contribution to the SWAT Team's armored vehicle. Chief Garner
3. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS - REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS /STATEMENTS
MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and
waive reading in full.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
5.
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Joint City /Supper-
visor Mtg. 7 -24 -96
7:30 a.m. Council_
Budget Rev.6 -33-96
Adopted 5 -0 5: 3 Op.m.
ACTION
a. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 5916 A Resolution of the Adopted 5 -0
City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, ordering the
vacation and abandonment of the portions of Peck Road north of
Clark Street.
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO G. Roncelli
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL Collene Doan
(NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) D. Krynicki
Jackie Sayre
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS R. Roche
M. Spencer
City Council Reports /Announcements /Statements /Future Agenda Items See Minutes
7. CONSENT ACTION
a. Minutes of the May 7, 1996 regular meeting. Approved 5 -0
b. Report and recommendation to reject bids to reseal the roof Reje. t ri 5 -0
of the Service Center and to authorize the project to be re -bid
together with re- roofing and re- sealing projects for the Arcadia
Unified School District.
C. Report and recommendation to approve a General Services Approved 5 -0
Agreement with the County of Los Angeles.
d. Report and recommendation to approve a Promotional License Annroved s -o
Agreement for City participation as the promoter of the D.A.R.E.
Fair at Santa Anita Fashion Park.
8. CITY MANAGER
a. Report regarding the possible expansion of Library hours to Tabled 4 -1
include opening on Sunday.
9. CITY ATTORNEY
a. ORDINANCE NO. 2052 - INTRODUCTION - An Ordinance of the City Introduced 5 -0
Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending the Business
License section of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to new
processing procedures for parking lot promotional events, game
machines and sidewalk sales; establishing new fees for some uses
such as daily vendor fees, advertising and distributing fees and
commercial and entertainment fees; and requirement of business
license fees for garage sales, holiday boutiques, tipping fees and
family care facilities for seven or more children and /or adults.
(Text Amendment 96 -002)
b. RESOLUTION NO. 5917 A Resolution of the City Council of the City Adopted 5 -n
Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adopting design guidelines
for the Central Business District (CBD) Zone.
10. CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the existing workers
compensation case of Judi Williams vs. the City of Arcadia.
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RECESS CITY COUNCIL
11. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chang, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Kuhn
a. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency negotiators and Robert Robinson, Promus Hotels, with regard to the
potential sale of certain Agency -owned property located at the northwest corner
of Huntington Drive and Second Avenue.
ADJOURN Redevelopment Agency to June � 1996 at p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL
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ADJOURN City Council to June 4, 1996 at p.m. ADJOURNED in memory of Jo Duckwall - 9:05 p.m.
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\CO�PORATfO °° STAFF REPORT
May 21, 1996
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator j
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SUBJECT: 14; ddazction of Ordinance No. 2052 amending the Business License Section of the
Arcadia Municipal Code relating to new processing procedures for parking lot
promotional events, game machines and sidewalk sales; establishing new fees for
some uses such as daily vendor fees, advertising and distributing fees and
commercial and entertainment fees and requirement of business license fees for
garage sales, holiday boutiques, tipping fees and family care facilities for seven or
more children (Text Amendment 96 -002)
This ordinance was initiated by the City and prepared by the Development Services Department to
amend the Business License Section of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to processing
procedures; revised fees and requiring business license fees for some uses not currently paying
business license fees.
DISCUSSION
The City Council considered Text Amendment 96 -002 at a public hearing on May 7, 1996 and
voted 5 -0 to approve said text amendment with some changes reflected in Ordinance No. 2052.
The City Council should move to introduce Ordinance No. 2052 amending the Business License
Section of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to new processing procedures for parking lot
promotional events, game machines and sidewalk sales; establishing new fees for some uses such as
daily vendor fees, advertising and distributing fees and commercial and entertainment fees and
requirement of business license fees for garage sales, holiday boutiques, tipping fees and family
care facilities for seven or more children (Text Amendment 96 -002)
Attachment: Ordinance No. 205
APPROVED BY:
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
May 21. 1996
TO: Mayor and City Council
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FROM: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator
SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance No. 2052 amending the Business License Section of the
Arcadia Municipal Code relating to new processing procedures for parking lot
promotional events, game machines and sidewalk sales; establishing new fees for
some uses such as daily vendor fees, advertising and distributing fees and
commercial and entertainment fees and requirement of business license fees for
garage sales, holiday boutiques, tipping fees and family care facilities for seven or
more children (Text Amendment 96 -002)
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This ordinance was initiated by the City and prepared by the Development Services Department to
amend the Business License Section of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to processing
procedures; revised fees and requiring business license fees for some uses not currently paying
business license fees.
DISCUSSION
The City Council considered Text Amendment 96 -002 at a public hearing on May 7, 1996 and
voted 5 -0 to approve said text amendment with some changes reflected in Ordinance No. 2052.
ACTION
The City Council should move to introduce Ordinance No. 2052 amending the Business License
Section of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to new processing procedures for parking lot
promotional events, game machines and sidewalk sales; establishing new fees for some uses such as
daily vendor fees, advertising and distributing fees and commercial and entertainment fees and
requirement of business license fees for garage sales, holiday boutiques, tipping fees and family
care facilities for seven or more children (Text Amendment 96 -002)
Attachment: Ordinance No. 205
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APPROVED BY:
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
May 7, 1996
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
SUBJECT: Consideration of Text Amendment 96 -002 proposing changes to the
Business License Section of the Arcadia Municipal Code
SUMMARY
The City Council at its January 16, 1996 meeting after reviewing the staff report, directed
staff to proceed with this text amendment proposing changes to the Business License
Section of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to:
1. new processing procedures for parking lot promotional events, game machines and
sidewalk sales;
2. adoption of revised fees for some uses such as fortunetelling, daily vendor fees,
advertising and distributing fees and commercial and entertainment fees; and
3. requirement of business license fees for garage sales, holiday boutiques, tipping
fees, family care and rental property.
The proposed changes and additions would result in the following: (1) establishes more
realistic and equitable fees for some uses such as fortunetelling, daily vendor fees, etc.;
(2) new processing procedures for parking lot promotional events, game machines and
sidewalk sales which will be more efficient and result in less staff time and cost to the
City and the applicants; and (3) provides an overall increase in revenues to the City by
requiring business license fees for garage sales, tipping fees, family care and rental
property.
The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the proposed text
changes.
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The following are proposed changes to Article VI of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating
to Businesses, Professions, Trades and Occupations. The report is broken down into
three sections "Proposed Fee Changes "; "New Processing Procedures" and "New
Business License Fees ".
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Section 6220.7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, AUCTIONS OR TEMPORARY
RETAIL SALES. establishes a $62.30 per day fee for a temporary retail business or
auction. Another section of the Business License Code (6220.38 SOUVENIRS,
ETC.) requires a daily fee of $24.90 for souvenir sales.
All vendors participating in events such as the Irish Fair, Greek Festival, the
Chamber of Commerce Country Fair, who do not have a City Business License are
required to secure a Business License and pay a daily fee of $24.90 (Souvenirs
sales, etc.) Under current code, if an event exceeds two (2) days a vendor pays
more than a business (with no employees) would pay for an entire year.
During the past year the Business License Office has received complaints regarding
the high fees and requests for a waiver or reduction of these daily fees. At this time
there are no provisions in the Municipal Code to allow the City to waive or reduce the
fees for commercial vendors.
The organizations sponsoring these events are typically non - profit, charitable or civic
organizations that use this type of event as a fund raiser. The organization is renting
space to vendors to participate in their event. To encourage vendors to participate,
many of the organizations have in the past paid all or part of the City Business
License fee.
The Development Services Department is recommending a code amendment which
would reduce the Business License fee for commercial vendors participating in non-
profit. charitable events to $8.50 per day for a three (3) day event and if the event
exceeds three (3) days the fee would be a flat fee $25.50 for the entire event.
The proposed fee would be fair to both the organization, the vendor and the local
merchants of Arcadia.
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We are further recommending that the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended to set a
limit on the number of days an event may run. Most events operated by
organizations run from 2 -3 days. Based upon our experience with the events held in
the City, a maximum limit of seven (7) consecutive days would be ample. Vendors
participating in separate events would not be permitted to carry over the number of
days for the Business License. The days of participation must be consecutive.
Staff Recommendation
The Development Services Department recommends the following section be added
to the code:
6220.7.1 TEMPORARY RETAIL SALES SPONSORED BY ORGANIZATIONS.
For every retail sales vendor conducting business by the day from a temporary
location in the City and sponsored or organized and operated by a charitable,
non - profit, civic or religious organization, there shall be a daily fee of $8.50 for the
first three (3) consecutive days. If the event exceeds three (3) consecutive days,
there shall be one fee of $25.50. Events organized and sponsored as above
shall not exceed seven (7) consecutive days. Qualifying events must have a
Charitable Solicitation Permit approved and issued by the City.
This fee would increase each January the same as all other Business License fees.
A reduction in Daily Vendor fees would decrease revenue for the City about $1,200.
(based on 50, two day vendors). This reduction would also decrease the fees the
non - profit, charitable or civic organizations are paying the City in the form of
Business License fees for their vendors.
2. FORTUNETELLING
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The Business License fee for Fortunetelling is $611.60 per year. The next highest
fee is $367.10 for Tip Sheet operators at the Santa Anita Race Track. City
regulations were changed in 1985 to permit Fortunetelling. At that time there was
concern about the number of Fortunetellers that would apply. In the 10 years that
Arcadia has permitted Fortunetelling there have been only two (2) licenses requested
and both were approved. Only one (1) person is still licensed and in business in the
City.
Neither the Development Services Department or Police Department have received
complaints regarding fortunetelling businesses.
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Staff Recommendation
In order to make the fee more equitable with other businesses in the community, staff
is proposing the Business License fee for Fortunetelling be reduced to $367.10 per
year consistent with the fee for Tip Sheets since it is a type of "prediction" of an
outcome of events and that the code be amended to read as follows:
6220.27 FORTUNETELLING, ETC.
Those engaged in fortunetelling as defined in Section 6616 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code shall pay an annual fee of $367.10 per year.
A reduction in the Fortunetelling fee would decrease revenue for the City by $244.
There is only one fortuneteller so it would only reduce the one license fee.
The filing fee for Commercial and Entertainment Permits applications submitted to
the Business License and Permit Review Board is $40.00. Some of the typical uses
for commercial applications include day care centers, care homes, trash haulers and
taxi drivers. Entertainment permits are required for such uses as dance floor permits,
circuses, and theaters. The $40 fee is to cover background investigation and
publication of the notice of Public Hearing. At this time the $40.00 fee does not
even cover the cost of the legal notice in the newspaper. To cover City costs in the
preparation of reports, investigation and publishing notices the Development
Services Department is recommending the fee be increased to $150. This is more
consistent with the fees charged for Planning hearings and is consistent with the cost
analysis conducted by the Administrative Services Department.
Staff is proposing an increase in the required filing fee to $150.00 to cover the cost of
advertising and staff time. This fee would not be included in the annual automatic
increase, but would be adjusted on an "as needed" basis to cover processing costs.
6311.9 FEE.
Each application for a permit for any business for which such a permit is required
by any provision of this Code shall be accompanied by the payment of $150.00 to
cover the cost of advertising and investigation relative to such application.
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The filing fees for Commercial and Entertainment permits would increase by $110.00
each (from $40 to $150). The cost for publishing notices in the Star -News is about
$58 and does not include staffs time for notice preparation, staff investigation and
report.
4. ADVERTISING AND DISTRIBUTING
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The Business License fee for distribution of advertising material is currently a daily
fee. The fee for 1996 is $125.90 per day. If a company distributed once a week in
the City and paid the daily fee the annual amount would be $6,546.80. This annual
amount has been questioned by legal counsel for distribution companies as
excessive. The City Attorney has reviewed the law and recommends that the fee be
revised per staffs recommendation. Staff is recommending a fee of $150.00 which is
comparable to the fees charged in other cities based upon a current survey of
surrounding communities.
Staff Recommendation
The Development Services Department recommends the following section be
amended to read:
6220.2. ADVERTISING AND DISTRIBUTING.
For every person who distributes posters, dodgers, free samples and printed
advertisements, One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per year. This subsection
shall not apply to the proprietors of businesses in the City when advertising such
business and possessing a valid Business License for such business.
Parking Lot Promotional Events require an Entertainment Permit from the City.
Filing for this permit requires payment of a filing fee and a 2 -3 week waiting period for
a Public Hearing to be held with the Business License and Permit Review Board.
Parking lot promotions can range from very small events taking place outside of a
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business to extensive use of the parking lot area with equipment, food and
attractions.
Regulations that control the use of parking lots are covered in Code Sections 6415
through 6415.6.
One of the most common parking lot events is when banks, mortgage companies or
real estate offices host anniversary celebrations with a tent, sometimes music, food
and drink. The Chamber of Commerce mixers also are often held in parking areas
of local businesses.
Staff is recommending that Parking Lot Promotional Events be moved from
Entertainment Permits to Miscellaneous Permits. This would eliminate the need for
a public hearing with the Business License and Permit Review Board and would be
less expensive for the person requesting the permit. The special regulations relating
to "Promotional Entertainment Events, Parking Lots" would not change and
department review would still be required prior to issuance of a permit.
Delete section 6323.26.5 PROMOTIONAL ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS, PARKING
LOTS. from "Entertainment Permits"
Add 6325.4 PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, PARKING LOTS. to "Miscellaneous Permits"
Parking Lot Promotional Events, Game and Amusement Machines and Sidewalk
Sales moved to Miscellaneous Permit would not impact revenue as we do not charge
a Business License fee.
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The definition of "Game Arcades" recently changed from seven (7) or more game
machines to four (4) or more game machines. Any business location installing four
(4) or more machines is required to have a Conditional Use Permit and an
Entertainment Permit. The Business License code requires an Entertainment permit
and public hearing for all game machines. Over the years the City has had only one
problem with a business with game machines which required Police action. This
was in a liquor store that had a game machine without a permit.
Regulations that restrict the placement and use of game and amusement machines
are covered in Code Sections 6411 - 6411.5.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending that Game and Amusement Machines (three or less) be
moved to Miscellaneous Permits. This would eliminate the need for a Public
Hearing with the Business License and Permit Review Board but would maintain the
existing special regulations and require department review in the issuance of the
permit.
Delete 6323.14 GAME MACHINES from "Entertainment Permits ".
Add 6325.5. GAME MACHINES to "Miscellaneous Permits ".
3. SIDEWALK SALE
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Sidewalk Sales require the approval of a Commercial Permit. Filing for this permit
requires payment of a filing fee and a 2 -3 week waiting period for a Public Hearing to
be held with the Business License and Permit Review Board. Sidewalk Sale
regulations limit the placement of the sale items and the number of days the sale can
be held.
Sidewalk sale regulations are covered in Code Sections 6439.1 - 6439.2.
Staff is recommending that Sidewalk Sales be moved from Commercial Permits to
Miscellaneous Permits. This would simplify the process and eliminate the need for a
Public Hearing with the Business License and Permit Review Board but would
maintain special regulations and require department review in the issuance of the
permit.
Delete 6324.18.5 SIDEWALK SALES from "Commercial Permits ".
Add 6325.6. SIDEWALK SALES to "Miscellaneous Permits"
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At the present time Holiday Boutique sales from residential addresses are issued a
Garage Sale permit. The Holiday Boutique is different from the regular "garage sale"
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because boutiques are similar to a business activity. In some cases several people
make holiday items and sell them at one location. This is a variation from regulation
6437.2 (b) which states: "No goods, wares or merchandise shall be offered for sale
or sold at such sale other than used property owned exclusively by the owner, tenant
or occupant of such residence. New goods shall not be sold at garage sales..." An
addition to the regulations and an amendment to the title would include Holiday
Boutiques. The City does not charge for Garage Sale Permits.
Staff Recommendation
We are recommending that Holiday Boutiques be added to the Miscellaneous
Permits and that a fee be required for this activity.
A Holiday Boutique Permit could be issued to a group of people or an individual
holding a sale of hand - crafted items, crafts and new merchandise for a limited
number of days. We are proposing a fee of $8.50 per day with the limit of three (3)
consecutive days, twice a year. If a person conducts a boutique six (6) days per
year the total fee would be $51.00. The fee for a merchant with no employees from
a commercial location is $62.30 per year. The fee for Holiday Boutiques would
include this limited business activity in the fee structure.
If a Holiday Boutique Sale is held at a commercial location the fee would be $8.50
per day with a limit of three (3) days, three (3) times per year. The limited days
could be increased because there would be no impact on residential properties. The
following should be added to the "Schedule of Fees ":
6220.19 HOLIDAY BOUTIQUES
For every Holiday Boutiques Sale held from a residential location in accordance
with the regulations in 6437.1.2 and 6437.2 the fee of $8.50 per day with limit of
$51.00 per year. Sales from a commercial location $8.50 per day with a limit of
$76.50 per year.
add, 6325.7 HOLIDAY BOUTIQUES to "Miscellaneous Permits"
The following regulations shall be added to "Patio, Garage and /or Back Yard Sales --
Permits and Conditions ":
6437.1.2 HOLIDAY BOUTIQUES
Holiday Boutiques held on residential property shall have a central cashier and
hand crafted items, crafts and merchandise of a new nature shall be the property
of the participants of the event.
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(a) An application specifying relevant information as to the dates, time,
place and a general description of the items to be sold is on file at the office of the
Business License Officer and a written permit has been issued for the sale. One
permit shall authorize no more than two (2) sales per calendar year at a give
location. One (1) "sale" shall be for no more than three (3) consecutive days.
(b) Regulations 6437.2 subsections (c) through (g) shall apply to Holiday
Boutiques with proper permits and in complete compliance with all other
conditions of the Division.
(c) Holiday Sales meeting the requirements of this section but held from a
commercial location will be limited to three (3) consecutive days, three (3) times
per year.
Holiday Boutique fees would increase revenue by about $425 for sales from
residential locations and $153 from commercial locations.
NEW BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
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The City issues a Miscellaneous Permit for Patio, Garage, and /or Backyard Sales.
There is no fee charged for the permit. The Business License Office issues over
600 permits a year and the City is receiving no revenue.
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Staff is recommending a fee of $5.00 per permitted sale. The permit can be issued
for two (2) consecutive days, twice a year. The maximum fee collected would be
$10.00 per year, per location. The following should be added to the "Schedule of
Fees ":
6220.26. PATIO, GARAGE AND /OR BACK YARD SALES FEE
For every person conducting a Patio, Garage and /or Back Yard Sale from their
residence with a permit and in compliance with the regulation in Division 7 a fee
of $5.00 per permit with a limit of $10.00 per year for each location.
Garage Sale fees would increase revenue by $3,000.
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2. TIPPING FEE
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Within Arcadia there is one location where mining of gravel and rock has taken place.
The City charged a Business License fee of 1% of the gross receipts. The fees
were paid quarterly. The gravel quarry was closed in 1990 and may at some time be
considered as a landfill. We feel it is appropriate to establish "tipping" or dumping
fees.
Staff is recommending that the Business License section be amended to add a
Tipping fee of 1% of the gross receipts, to be paid quarterly for any landfill area. This
would be consistent with fees adopted in other cities. The following should be added
to the "Schedule of Fees ":
6220.25 MINING AND /OR TIPPING
For every person engaged in the business of extracting, excavating or exploiting
natural resources such as rock, sand, gravel or other rock products, the sum of
one percent (1%) of the gross receipts derived by such person from the sale
thereof.
For every person engaged in the business of receiving any material authorized for
a classified or unclassified landfill the sum of one percent (1 %) of the gross
receipts derived by such business.
Tipping or landfill fees would not increase revenue at this time as the City does not
have a landfill. Revenues would increase if one were to be opened.
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The City does not require a Business License or a Permit for (Family) Child Care in
the home. A State License is required for care of two (2) or more children or adults
from two (2) different families. There are two (2) types of Family Day Care licenses,
up to six (6) children or adults and over six (6) and up to twelve (12). A Fire
Department inspection is required for the license to care for over six (6) children or
adults. No Fire Department inspection is required for the care of six (6) or less
children.
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Staff Recommendation
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Staff is recommending the occupation of Family Care be added to the Business
License fee section. There would be no special regulations because the State
regulates and licenses Family Care centers and their regulations would supersede
the City's regulations. To be consistent with other occupations a Business License of
$62.30 per year should be added to the Code. The following should be added to the
"Schedule of Fees ":
6220.19 FAMILY CARE
For every person engaged in the business of care of two (2) or more children (or
adults) from two (2) different families and having a license from the State of
California Department of Social Services, $62.30 per year. The code section
9285.1 through 9285.17 does not apply to this occupation.
Family Care in the home would increase revenue by $1,806. The Fire Department
has the name and address of 29 locations where residential care for 6 to 12 people
takes place. The Business License Office does not have the information or number
of residence that are for 2 to 6 people.
4. APARTMENTS, DUPLEXES. TRIPLEXES AND SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL
PROPERTY
The Code requires a Business License for Apartments of four (4) units or more and
Commercial Rental property of two (2) units or more. Residential rental property is
an investment and may be considered a business for the owner. A change in the
Code to include single family rentals, duplexes and triplexes would cover all types of
real estate investment for rent.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending that Business License fees be added for single family rentals,
duplexes, triplexes and the fee for apartments be changed to the base fee for the
first unit and an additional fee for each unit after one. To include duplexes and
triplexes, the definition of apartment house and bungalow court will need to be
changed and a definition for a single family rental will need to be added. The
following are proposed changes and additions to the "Definitions" Chapter of the
Business License Code:
6104. APARTMENT HOUSE
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Apartment House shall mean any building or portion thereof which is designed,
built, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied or which is occupied as the
home or residence of two or more families living independently of each other and
doing their own cooking in said building, and shall include flats and apartments.
6107. BUNGALOW COURT
Bungalow Court shall mean two or more separate or connected dwelling units on
any one parcel or contiguous parcels of land.
6129.1. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
Single Family Residential Rental will mean any single family home that is rented
and occupied by someone other than the legal owner of the property and house.
Staff is further recommending the following fees for rental units:
6220.6. Apartments.
For every person engaged in the business or occupation of conducting an
apartment house, Forty -nine Dollars and 30/100 ($49.30) per year for the first uni
plus Twelve Dollars and 70/100 ($12.70) for each additional rental unit.
6220.6.1. Bungalow Court
For every person engaged in the business or occupation of conducting a
Bungalow Court of two or more separate or connected dwelling units on any one
parcel or contiguous parcels of land, Forty -nine Dollars and 30/100 ($49.30) per
year for the first unit plus Twelve Dollars and 70/100 ($12.70) for each additional
rental unit.
6220.6.2. Single - Family Residential Rental
For every person engaged in the business or occupation of rental of a single -
family residence that is not occupied by the legal owner of the property and
dwelling, Forty -nine Dollars and 30/100 ($49.30) per year. for the first unit plus
Twelve Dollars and 70/100 ($12.70) for each additional rental unit
Apartment, Duplexes, Triplexes and Single Family Rental Property fees would
increase revenue by $17,212. At this time we do not know the number of single
family, duplex and triplex rentals exists within the City. If this text change is
approved, the City will proceed with obtaining this information by reviewing water
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billing records and the County Tax Assessors' tax. The proposed fees would result
in an increase in revenues because the City currently does not require any license
fee for these uses.
CEQA
The proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
per Section 15061(b)(3).
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed changes could result in an increase in Business License revenues of
approximately $24,000.
The proposed regulations were sent to the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of
Realtors on January 23, 1996 for their comments. Attached are the letters received from
both the Chamber and the Board of Realtors.
The Executive Committee of the Chamber reviewed the proposed changes and agrees
with the staff's recommendation. The Board of Realtors expressed concern regarding
the licensing of single family residents, duplexes, triplexes and the increase in fees to
apartment houses. (See the attached letters.)
Notice of tonight's meeting was sent to both parties.
The Development Services Department recommends approval of the proposed changes
to the Business License Section of the Code as set forth above.
Approval
If the City Council intends to take action to approve this text change or any portion
thereof, the Council should direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance for adoption
at a later meeting.
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Denial
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If the City Council intends to take action to deny this text change, the Council need only
to move for denial (no ordinance is necessary)
Attachments: Letter from the Arcadia Board of Realtors, Inc.
Letter from the Arcadia chamber of Commerce
Approved. "`r Lqj
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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