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Home My WebLink About7047RESOLUTION NO. 7047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND /OR ADJUSTING VARIOUS FEES FOR CITY SERVICES; AND FINDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The establishment and /or adjustment of fees is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines (Sections 21080(b)(8) and 21082, Public Resources Code). SECTION 2. Based on a cost allocation study performed by each City department, the fees set forth in this Resolution are necessary for the purposes set forth in this Resolution. Said fees do not exceed the estimated costs for providing the applicable service or programs; the fees set forth in this Resolution bear a reasonable relationship to the cost of the respective service or program involved; the fees bear a fair and reasonable relationship to the benefit the payer obtains or the burden caused to the City in providing the service or programs; and the fees are not being imposed for general revenue purposes, but instead for full or partial recovery of the costs of providing said services and programs. Said fees are to cover the costs of various services and programs set forth in the Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit "A ". SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts the Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit "A ". 1 SECTION 4. Any fees adopted prior to this Resolution which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed effective upon the date the fees set forth in the attached Exhibit "A" take effect. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective January 1, 2015. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 21stday of October , 2014. A, May6r of City of Arcadia ATTEST: Cit Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 2 EXHIBIT "A" LIBRARY & MUSEUM SERVICES FEE ADJUSTMENTS DESCRIPTION CURRENT FEE COST OF SERVICE PROPOSED FEE FEE DIFFERENCE TOTAL REVENUE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION Currently there is a cost recovery fee to Replacement cost for 3.00 2.00 -10.00 Cost of varies varies replace items lost or damaged beyond media container container repair. Listing a separate fee for a lost or damaged media container is redundant. Removing reference to a separate fee does not result in a revenue change. Staff has proposed eliminating this cost on the fee schedule because it is included in the fee for Replacement Cost of Item. Forgotten Library card 1.00 0.00 1.00 500 - 700 /yr This fee predates the Library's new (second and subsequent Integrated Library System. There are times) currently very efficient ways to determine identity of a patron that are quick, easy, and more customer - friendly. Staff proposes eliminating this fee. Page 1 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS DESCRIPTION CURRENT FEE COST OF SERVICE PROPOSED FEE FEE DIFFERENCE TOTAL REVENUE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION Business License Fees - Fees N/A Fees would The fee A3% Business License fees were last A 3% increase per AMC range from range from increases increase over increased in 2009 and 2011; each time 6220.1, which allows $10.63 for $11.00 to range from last fiscal the increase was 3% across the board. inflation -based fee a one -day $1,796.50 $0.37 to year would Prior to 2009, fees had not been changes using the license to $52.35 increase increased since 2002 because it was Consumer Price Index $1,744.15 revenue by believed that a cost of living increase (CPI) for the month of annually approximately could not be applied to these fees. The October. Any changes for off- $40,000 City Attorney reviewed this decision and in the fees (increase or track, tip- determined that fees could be increased decrease) would be sheet annually, as long as the result does not effective January 1st. distribution exceed the actual cost incurred by the City in providing the service. Based on the CPI, and when compounded over 7 years, the increase in 2009 could have been as much as 23 %. Presently, based on the CPI, to fully catch up, fees would need to be increased 30 %. However, based on the CPI for the last 3 years, a 3% increase is proposed, as long as the result does not exceed the actual cost incurred by the City in providing the service. At this time, no increases are being proposed for the $10 processing fee or the $25 zoning review fee. Page 2 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS DESCRIPTION CURRENT FEE COST OF SERVICE PROPOSED FEE FEE DIFFERENCE TOTAL REVENUE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION Backflow Test and $0 $173 $170 $170 $22,100 Perform backflow test and inspection for Inspection (new new construction to ensure that backflow construction) prevention devices are properly installed or connected, as required by the Plumbing Code and the State's Department of Public Health. Work includes plan check for backflow device installation, field test, final inspection, and to check for cross connection on the property. For re- inspection, similar work and cost will be applied to ensure that all work is done according to City standards. Fee is based on a per backflow device installation basis. There is currently no fee for this service. Annual Administration of $0 $13 $10 $10 $35,000 As part of the City's Cross Connection Backflow Device Control Program required by the County of Los Angeles, this fee is to administer annual testing reports to property owners to ensure that backflow devices in their premises are adequately maintained and functioning properly. Work includes printing and mailing notices, cross checking owner's information from the Utility Billing System, entering test results in the computer, and record keeping. Fee is based on a per backflow device. There is currently no fee for this service. Page 3 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FEE ADJUSTMENTS Page 4 of 13 TOTAL CURRENT COST OF PROPOSED FEE REVENUE DESCRIPTION FEE SERVICE FEE DIFFERENCE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION The hourly fee incorporates all capital Hourly Fee for Use of $0 $172,014 $28.90 /hour $114,675 $114,675 investments, ongoing maintenance, and Synthetic Turf Fields staff costs to allocate the synthetic turf fields at Arcadia High School and the Civic Center Soccer Field. The annual fee is charged to organized Annual Security Deposit $0 $0 $250 $250 $0 users of City concession stands as a For Use of Concession means to recover damage or emergency Stands maintenance costs. The annual fee is charged to organized Annual Security Deposit $0 $0 $250 $250 $0 users of athletic fields as a means to for Use of Athletic Fields recover costs incurred for field damage or outstanding hourly field fees. Page 4 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS Page 5 of 13 TOTAL CURRENT COST OF PROPOSED FEE REVENUE DESCRIPTION FEE SERVICE FEE DIFFERENCE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION CALIFORNIA FIRE The Fire Department currently issues 37 CODE PERMITS different types of annual and temporary permits as required by the California Fire Code. With each issuance of a permit, a fire inspection is required along with corresponding administrative time to process the permit. A recent cost allocation analysis determined that one (1) of the 37 fees will remain unchanged, two (2) fees will decrease, and 34 fees will increase between $10 -$25 to reflect the updated inspection and administrative costs associated with the issuance of these permits. Aerosol Product 425 444.01 440 15 0 Amusement Building 305 318.06 315 10 10 Assembly 285 298.94 295 10 900 Carnivals & Fairs 425 444.01 440 15 60 Page 5 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS DESCRIPTION CURRENT FEE COST OF SERVICE PROPOSED FEE FEE DIFFERENCE TOTAL REVENUE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION Combustible Dust Producing Operations 305 318.06 315 10 40 Combustible Fiber Storage 305 318.06 315 10 0 Compressed Gases 350 365.55 365 15 240 Covered Mall 240 254.05 250 10 20 Cryogens 305 318.06 315 10 30 Dry Cleaning Plants 305 318.06 315 10 60 Exhibits/Trade Shows 240 254.05 250 10 30 Explosives /Blasting 240 254.05 250 10 0 Fireworks /Aerial Display 695 721.77 720 25 25 Flammable /Combustible Liquids 380 372.74 370 -10 -210 Hazardous Materials 1 to 3 Chemicals 300 313.39 310 10 60 Hazardous Materials 4 to 6 Chemicals 355 372.74 370 15 60 Hazardous Materials >_ 7 Chemicals 425 444.01 440 15 315 Hazardous Production Materials Facility 305 318.06 315 10 10 Helicopter /Helistop 95 104.32 100 5 10 Page 6 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS Page 7 of 13 TOTAL CURRENT COST OF PROPOSED FEE REVENUE DESCRIPTION FEE SERVICE FEE DIFFERENCE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION High Piled Combustible 440 460.53 460 20 280 Materials Hot -work Operations 305 298.94 295 -10 -260 Industrial Baking /Drying 305 318.06 315 10 70 Oven Liquid Gas Fueled 240 253.50 250 10 40 Vehicles in Assemblies Liquified Petroleum 240 254.05 250 10 80 Gases >_ 5 Gallons Lumberyard 305 318.06 315 10 0 Magnesium Working 305 318.06 315 10 0 Miscellaneous 305 318.06 315 10 10 Combustible Material Storage Motor Vehicle Fuel 285 298.94 295 10 460 Dispensing Station/Repair Garage Open Burning 125 135.29 135 10 0 Organic Coatings 305 318.06 315 10 0 Pyrotechnical & Special 425 444.01 440 15 0 Effects Material Refrigeration Equipment 305 318.06 315 10 140 Spraying /Dipping 305 318.06 315 10 60 Page 7 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS Page 8 of 13 TOTAL CURRENT COST OF PROPOSED FEE REVENUE DESCRIPTION FEE SERVICE FEE DIFFERENCE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION Tent/Canopy 305 318.06 315 10 300 Tire Storage 305 318.06 315 10 50 Wood Products 305 318.06 315 10 0 INSPECTIONS AND According to the recent cost allocation SERVICES analysis, it was determined that two (2) of the 18 Fire Department inspection and service fees will remain the same, 16 fees will increase between $5 -$25 to reflect the updated inspection and administrative costs associated with providing these services, and one fee that was introduced in 2005 by the adoption of Ordinance No 2202 — the EMS Assessment Fee — will be added to the fee schedule for the first time. Chief Officer Standby 220 /hour 242.42/hour 240 /hour 20 /hour 0 EMS Assessment Fee n/a 176.26 175 175 n/a This fee will not be implemented at this time. Engine or Truck 120 /hour 135.21/hour 135 /hour 15 /hour 90 Company Re-inspection Engine or Truck 245 /hour 270.42 /hour 270 /hour 25 /hour 0 Company Standby Expedite or After Hours 355 372.74 370 15 15 Inspection False Alarm Response 300 326.13 325 25 1250 Page 8 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" fatN=1 D7 = 17_1 :AI J,l=1 .Ii;I4=F_191411 ,&-t III J,I=1 I, III &I DESCRIPTION CURRENT FEE COST OF SERVICE PROPOSED FEE FEE DIFFERENCE TOTAL REVENUE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION Fire Code Compliance Inspection 140 147.14 145 5 250 Fire Extinguisher Demonstration 195 206.48 205 10 20 Fire Inspector Standby 120 /hour 128.02 /hour 125 /hour 5 /hour 0 Fire Marshal Standby 165 /hour 175.59/hour 175 /hour 10 /hour 0 Fire Safety Officer Movie Standby 110 /hour 124.52/hour 120 /hour 10 /hour 0 Fire Prevention Bureau Re-inspection 190 199.26 195 5 125 Missed Appointment 150 159.07 155 5 30 Rescue Ambulance Standby 160 /hour 176.26/hour 175 /hour 15 /hour 0 Roof Covering 490 540.84 540 50 0 Water Evacuation 245 270.42 270 25 0 Weed Abatement 95 105.76 105 10 0 Page 9 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS Page 10 of 13 TOTAL CURRENT COST OF PROPOSED FEE REVENUE DESCRIPTION FEE SERVICE FEE DIFFERENCE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION ANNUAL INSPECTIONS During fiscal year 2013 -14, the Fire Department performed a total of 3,411 annual inspections of commercial, multi- family, schools, and brush hazard occupancies. Fire Prevention Bureau conducted 617 of those inspections; fire suppression personnel conducted 2,794 inspections. Based on the recent cost allocation analysis and performance time review, seven (7) of the 11 Fire Department annual inspection fees will remain unchanged while the fees for high -rise buildings, hospitals, hotels /motels, and public schools will increase by $20, $435, $10, and $15, respectively. The hospital inspection fee will increase by $435 to $2,000 because the expansion of the new hospital tower requires additional inspection time. High -rise Occupancy 650 674.20 670 20 20 Hospital Occupancy 1,565 2,003.92 2,000 435 435 Page 10 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS Page 11 of 13 TOTAL CURRENT COST OF PROPOSED FEE REVENUE DESCRIPTION FEE SERVICE FEE DIFFERENCE CHANGE DESCRIPTION /JUSTIFICATION Hotel or Motel 265 277.76 275 10 80 Occupancy Public School Occupancy 355 372.74 370 15 180 PLAN CHECK All plan reviews of building and fire protection systems for Fire Code compliance are completed in -house by the Fire Marshal. All five (5) plan check fees will increase by $5 to $10 /hour to reflect updated cost recovery. Architectural Design 150 159.07 155 5 30 Review Expedite or Over -the- 150 159.07 155 5 50 Counter Plan Check Flammable /Combustible 240 254.05 250 10 10 Tank Installation or Removal In -house Plan Check 235 /hour 246.83/hour 245 /hour 10 /hour 6250 Tract Application 165 175.59 175 10 20 Page 11 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" PARAMEDIC MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Membership Type Total Current Fees Proposed Revenue Change Members Fees Regular membership 2,736 $40 $51 $30,096 Retirement Home 76 $21 $27 $456 Residents Low - income 107 $20 $24 $428 Business (1 -10 90 $42 $54 $1,080 employees) Business (11 -20 9 $63 $84 $189 employees) Business (21 -30 7 $84 $114 $210 employees) Business (31 -40 1 $105 $144 $39 employees) Business (41 -50 2 $126 $174 $96 employees) Visitor's Coverage 1,031 $10 ELIMINATED ($10,310) Page 12 of 12 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, GENE GLASCO, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. 7047 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 21't day of October, 2014 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay and Wuo NOES: Council Member Beck (Business License Fees Only) ABSENT: None City",qlork of thiyCity of Arcadia