20200514 BIC Agenda Packet
Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Vernon Business and Industry
Commission Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2020, 09:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Jack Cline, Chair
Jimmy Andreoli II, Vice Chair
John Baca, Commissioner
William Davis, Commissioner
Justin Faust, Commissioner
Duncan Sachdeva, Commissioner
Robert Wendoll, Commissioner
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNOR NEWSOM'S
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at http://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar or by calling
(562) 247-8422, Access Code 653-750-398#.
You may submit comments to PublicComment@ci.vernon.ca.us with the subject line “May 14,
2020 Business and Industry Commission Meeting Public Comment Item #__.” Comments
received prior to 8 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020, will be read into the record.
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the Commission on any matter that is within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. The public will also be given a chance to
comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during deliberation on those specific
matters.
Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 2
May 14, 2020
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion. Items may be
removed from the Consent Calendar by any member of the Commission. Those items removed
will be considered immediately after the Consent Calendar.
1. City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the February 13, 2020 Regular Business and Industry Commission meeting
minutes.
1. 2020-02-13 BIC Minutes
NEW BUSINESS
2. Finance/Treasury
Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fee Schedule (Continued from February 13,
2020)
Recommendation:
Recommend the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Proposed Fiscal Year
2020-21 General Fee Schedule.
1. February 13, 2020 BIC agenda report
2. Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 General Fee Schedule
ORAL REPORTS
Brief reports, announcements, or directives.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the
foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon
City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City's website, not
less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 7th day of May, 2020.
By: ______/s/______________
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Business and Industry Commission Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-81-2020
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: May 14, 2020
SUBJECT
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the February 13, 2020 Regular Business and Industry Commission meeting minutes.
Background:
Staff has prepared draft minutes and hereby submits the minutes for approval.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
1. 2020-02-13 BIC Minutes
MINUTES
VERNON BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Andreoli II called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
City Clerk Pope led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Jimmy Andreoli II, Vice Chair
Duncan Sachdeva, Commissioner
Robert Wendoll, Commissioner
John Baca, Commissioner
ABSENT:Jack Cline, Chair
William Davis, Commissioner
Justin Faust, Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Brian Byun, Senior Deputy City Attorney
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Scott Williams, Finance Director
Fredrick Agyin, Director of Health and Environmental Control
Dan Wall, Public Works Director
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
February 13, 2020
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Commissioner Wendoll moved and Commissioner Baca seconded a motion to approve the
Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried 3-1-3, Vice Chair
Andreoli II abstaining and Chair Cline, Commissioner Davis and Commissioner Faust
absent.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following item:
1.City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the August 8, 2019 Regular Business and Industry Commission meeting minutes.
PRESENTATIONS
2.Finance/Treasury
Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fee Schedule
Recommendation:
No action required by the Commission. This is a presentation only.
Finance Director Williams presented a PowerPoint regarding the proposed Fiscal Year
2020-21 General Fee Schedule.
In response to Commission questions, Finance Director Williams explained that property,
sales, utility users and franchise taxes were not included in the fee schedule. City
Administrator Fandino indicated that Los Angeles County Fire would have its own fees.
He explained internal modifications to reduce costs and maximize efficiencies and the
effort to recover fees. Director of Health and Environmental Control Agyin explained the
need to right size permitting fees and the proposed tiered system.
The Commission requested the opportunity to evaluate the actual fees. Staff agreed to
conduct a public workshop and bring the fee schedule back to the Commission.
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Fandino indicated the City was exploring options to light the tank in
memory of Kobe Bryant. The Commission concurred with the concept.
Commissioner Wendoll asked the City’s contingency plan to deal with an outbreak of the
Coronavirus. City Administrator Fandino indicated information was on the City’s website.
Commissioner Baca asked the City’s plan for fuel dumps, in relation to the recent Delta
Airlines incident in Los Angeles. Director of Health and Environmental Control Agyin
explained the process.
Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
February 13, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Vice Chair Andreoli II adjourned the meeting at 9:49 a.m.
________________________
JACK CLINE, Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________
LISA POPE, Secretary
(seal)
Business and Industry Commission Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-179-2020
Submitted by: Scott Williams
Submitting Department: Finance/Treasury
Meeting Date: May 14, 2020
SUBJECT
Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fee Schedule (Continued from February 13, 2020)
Recommendation:
Recommend the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 General
Fee Schedule.
Background:
At its February 13, 2020 meeting, the Business and Industry Commission received a presentation on the
Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fee Schedule. Based on the Commission's request to evaluate
the actual fees, on March 10, 2020, staff conducted a town hall meeting to explain how the proposed fees
would impact Vernon businesses. The workshop was interactive, and provided staff with positive
suggestions and general support of the proposed fees. Due to COVID-19, the special meeting planned
for the Commission's consideration of the fee schedule was delayed.
As a reminder, the City worked with a consultant to update the City's General Fee Schedule, including
building, planning, engineering, environmental control, public safety, city administration and
administrative services departments. Attached is the February 13, 2020 Business and Industry
Commission report (Attachment 1).
In the interest of fiscal responsibility and stability and in an effort for the City to recover its costs while
maintaining the current level of service for Vernon businesses, staff presents the Proposed Fiscal Year
2020-21 General Fee Schedule for Commission consideration.
During the May 5, 2020 Council meeting, the Council was informed of the proposed fee schedule and
reminded of the business community's support of increased fees in order to retain the existing service
provided by Public Works Inspectors.
A public hearing is scheduled for the May 19, 2020 City Council meeting and staff suggests the
Commission recommend Council adoption of a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 General
Fee Schedule.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
1. February 13, 2020 BIC agenda report
2. Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 General Fee Schedule
Business and Industry Commission Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-59-2020
Submitted by: Scott Williams
Submitting Department: Finance/Treasury
Meeting Date: February 13, 2020
SUBJECT
Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fee Schedule
Recommendation:
No action required by the Commission. This is a presentation only.
Background:
The City engaged Capital Accounting Partners to update the City's General Fee Schedule. A study was
conducted with a scope of work that included fee schedules for the building, planning, engineering,
environmental control, public safety, city administration and administrative services departments. The
study was completed using consistent methodologies to ensure adequate revenue to maintain a high
level of customer service and cost recovery to the City.
The study included the following:
• Consultant meetings with front line staff to accurately measure and capture the time required for
fee-based activity such as processing permits and applications
• Assumed major technology upgrade to replace current permitting system and citywide Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) system to platforms that will integrate with each other and facilitate an
electronic permitting process
• An analysis inclusive of staffing changes and duty reassignments planned for the FY 2020-21 budget
(e.g. Building & Planning Manager, Permit Technician)
• An analysis accounting for a high value of customer service, such as routine pre-application meetings,
and capturing the cost of these key added values through fees
Fees Charged in Other Cities
As part of the analysis, a survey was conducted to compare selected fees with the County of Los
Angeles and four benchmark cities in the Los Angeles area. The approach for a comparison study was
to identify a small number of relevant projects or services rather than comparing the fees themselves. In
addition to LA County, the cities used as benchmark for comparison are: Los Angeles, Commerce,
Santa Fe Springs, and Long Beach. In comparing fees and services, caution was used in regards to the
following reasons:
• Communities have different policies regarding user fees -- some desire to subsidize their fees while
others want to charge full cost
• Many cities and counties do not routinely update their fees and, therefore, comparisons can be
comparing today’s cost against fees implemented more than 5-10 year ago
• Service descriptions can vary -- some cities will often bundle services while others keep them separate
• There are multiple methods of calculating new construction building evaluations
• The variance in the size and complexity of the organization can be a cost driver to the fees charged
Comparing one service that is provided by the City of Vernon with the same service for a neighboring city
should be considered with caution due to potential variances as previously noted.
Conclusion
Fee adjustment for cost recovery will advance the City Council’s strategic goal of maintaining fiscal
responsibility and stability, and an annual review and update of the General Fee Schedule will ensure that
the City is reimbursed for the costs incurred by providing services associated with specific fees.
Additionally, it is recommended as a best practice that an updated cost allocation and fee study should
be conducted by an independent consulting firm every three to five years. Adjusting with future costs,
whenever possible, is key in developing a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility.
The proposed fee schedule will be presented to the City Council and a public hearing will be held prior to
adoption. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fee Schedule will provide additional financial
resources by collecting appropriate rates based on current labor and benefit rates, and will reduce the
shortfall that currently exists due to a lack of cost recovery for services provided.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
PROPOSED GENERAL FEE
SCHEDULE
City of Vernon
Draft
3-10-20
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 2 of 23
CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES............................................................................................................ 4
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES**.................................................................................................. 4
COPIES....................................................................................................................................... 4
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FEE.............................................................................................. 4
ELECTIONS............................................................................................................................... 4
FILMING.................................................................................................................................... 5
Per Resolution No. 2013-16........................................................................................................ 5
MISCELLANEOUS................................................................................................................... 5
PASSPORTS............................................................................................................................... 5
STAFF TIME – Special Projects Beyond Normal Course of Business...................................... 5
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM.................................................................................................. 5
BUILDING PERMIT FEES........................................................................................................... 6
PERMIT FEES............................................................................................................................ 6
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES................................................................................. 6
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES........................................................................................... 7
ENGINEERING FEES................................................................................................................... 8
ENGINEERING FEES............................................................................................................... 8
ENCROACHMENT FEES......................................................................................................... 8
GRADING.................................................................................................................................. 8
ENCROACHMENT PERFORMANCE BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS... 9
PRODUCTIVE HOURLY RATES BY POSITIONS:............................................................... 9
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES........................................... 10
ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM.......................................................................................... 10
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY....................................................................... 10
CROSS CONNECTION PROGRAM...................................................................................... 11
FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM......................................................................................... 11
GARMENT PROGRAM.......................................................................................................... 14
HOUSING PROGRAM............................................................................................................ 14
WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.................................................................................. 14
WATER PROGRAM................................................................................................................ 15
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL........................................................................... 15
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SERVICE FEES............................................................................................................................ 15
ADMINISTRATIVE................................................................................................................ 15
ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM.......................................................................................... 16
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY....................................................................... 16
FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM......................................................................................... 16
WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.................................................................................. 18
WATER PROGRAM................................................................................................................ 18
FIRE FEES.................................................................................................................................... 20
FIRE PREVENTION................................................................................................................ 20
VALUATION TABLE............................................................................................................. 21
POLICE FEES.............................................................................................................................. 23
GENERAL................................................................................................................................ 23
FALSE ALARMS..................................................................................................................... 23
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 4 of 23
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES**
Warehousing
≤ 5,000 Square Feet $1,200.00
≥5,001 Square Feet (Maximum tax is $11,950.00)$0.21 per square feet
Manufacturing
Based on number of employees Application
Hybrid Business
Please refer to business license tax calculation worksheet Application
Contractor
Based on number of employees and quarters working Application
Catering
Catering Vehicle-Cold Food (§ 5.25(b)(1)(ii))$602.00/yr.
Catering Vehicle-Hot Food (§ 5.25(b)(1)(i))$787.00/yr.
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.35 and 5.36
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal by or on behalf of
related corporate entities.
See Vernon Code
§ 5.36
Waste to Energy Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.37
Solid Waste Materials Processing and Recycling Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.38
Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.39
** Business license fees not listed above may be found in Vernon Code Chapter 5 – Business
License Taxes and other City Taxes.
COPIES
Standard $0.20 per page
Certified $16 per document
Oversize Plans $5 per sheet or direct
cost of duplication
Special Projects Direct cost of
duplication
Audio/Video/CD/DVD duplication (medium provided by requestor)$5.00
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FEE
City’s direct cost to process credit card transactions for the convenience of the credit card user
shall be collected from the credit card user as part of the transaction.
ELECTIONS
Candidate Statement Deposit $250.00
Filing Fee – Intent to Circulate a Petition (Election Code Section
9202(b))
$200.00
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FILMING
Per Resolution No. 2013-16
Permit $251.00
Permit Review Fee $150 per permit
Filming Location Fee – Private Property $150 per permit
Filming Location Fee – City Street $650 per day
Health Department Inspection Fee $150 per permit
Building Department Inspection Fee $150 per permit
On-Duty Fireperson (2-hour minimum)$90 per hour
Fire Engine & Associated Personnel $500 per hour
On-Duty Police Officer $75 per hour
Encroachment Inspector $75 per hour
Posting $110 per location
Use of City-Controlled Parking lot $1000 refundable
deposit
$800-1200 per day
determined by City
Encroachment Fee See Engineering Fees
Traffic Detour Plan $1,080.00
Temporary Street Closure $1,080.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Returned Checks $26.00
Administrative Citations See Resolution No.
2011-195
Civil Penalties See Resolution No.
2011-195
PASSPORTS
Processing Fee (Established by the U.S. Department of State)$35.00
Photograph $10.00 per photo
STAFF TIME – Special Projects Beyond Normal Course of Business
As provided for in the California Public Records Act, City’s staff time spent on extraordinary or
infrequent requests that are large in scope or require development of information to satisfy such
requests will require the requestor to reimburse the City for its actual direct cost. Actual direct
cost will include the City staff’s fully burdened hourly rate which includes PERS and Medicare.
Outsourced consultant and attorney fees will be at cost billed to the City. A deposit, based upon
an estimate to fulfill a request, will be collected prior to commencement.
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM
Documents (Deposit for Civil Cases. No charge for Criminal Cases
(Evidence Code Section 1563(b)(1)). No charge for Federal Cases
unless significant (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 45)
$15.00
Persons (Deposit for Civil Cases pursuant to Government Code Section
68096.1. No charge for Criminal Cases pursuant to Penal Code Section
1329).
$275.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 6 of 23
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
PERMIT FEES Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling, Refrigeration, and Fire
Prevention Permits
VALUATION FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00 $137.00
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00 $137.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $7.00 for
each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00 $347.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $17.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $687.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $13.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $1,012.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $9.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,462.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.00
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
up to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up $4,262.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.00
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Plan Check Fee when required, shall be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee. Plan Check Energy
Fee 25% of the Permit Fee. Permit Energy Fee 10% of the Permit Fee.
DESCRIPTION FEE
Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions $2,055.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions $3,445.00
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review $679.00
Penalty Fees
Work commencing prior to the issuance of a permit shall be subject to an additional fee equal to the
permit fee. (Authorized by California Building Code § 109.4.)
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES
AFFECTED FLOOR AREA FEE
Inspection Fee:
Less than 50,000 square feet $701.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $847.00
Over 100,000 square feet $992.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Less than 50,000 square feet $701.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $847.00
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Over 100,000 square feet $992.00
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION FEE
Conditional Use Permit $29,532.00 plus applicant
is responsible for cost to
retain a consultant to
prepare the environmental
document for the project
plus a 25% administration
fee, plus any County
Surveyor and County
Clerk filing fees & Fish &
Game Section 713 fees
Zoning Variance and Zoning Amendment $14,163.00
Building Code Variance $7,745.00
Zoning Verification $948.00
Trailer Permit $911.00/trailer
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or less
parcels or lots
$14,042.00
Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or more
parcels or lots. (Not including all applicable County & State fees)
$29,651.00
Temporary use permit $3,722.00
Commercial/Industrial solar panel or other alternative energy sources
installation 0-150kw
$8,590.00
Commercial/Industrial solar panel or other alternative energy sources
installation greater than 150kw
$11,373.00
Release of Building Drawings $240.00
Over the counter plan check review (up to 1 hour each)$209.00
Technology system upgrade and maintenance (% of permit)9.25%
PRODUCTIVE HOURLY RATES BY POSITION
DESCRIPTION FEE
Inspector/Plan Checker $209.00
Sr. Electrical Inspector $186.00
Mechanical & Plumbing Inspector $187.00
Administrative Assistant $120.00
Planning Assistant $162.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 8 of 23
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Building & Planning Manager $192.00
ENGINEERING FEES
ENGINEERING FEES FEE
Covenant Agreement Per App $3,177.00
Maintenance Covenant Per App $3,794.00
Termination of Covenant Per App $1,634.00
Review of Sanitary Sewer Flow Study Fee Per App $1,851.00
Review of SWPPP Per App $1,326.00
Lot Merger Review Fee Per App $6,261.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee Per App $3,177.00
Lot Line Adjustment Fee Per App $6,261.00
Easement Review/Deed Per App $4,102.00
ENCROACHMENT FEES
Permit Issuance Fee Per App $92.00
Encroachment Plan Check Fee Hourly $308.00
Encroachment Inspection Fee Hourly $308.00
After Hours Encroachment Inspection Permit Overtime, 4 Hour
Min
$1,234.00
Encroachments Annual Permit $737.00
The fee for any encroachment not specifically listed in the table shall be the same fee for the
most similar structure listed in the table as determined by the City.
GRADING
Grading Plan Review Fee (No LID)First 5 $ 9,438.00
Grading Plan Review Fee (with LID)First 5 Sheets $15,299.00
Low Impact Development Plan Review Flat Fee $10,364.00
Grading Inspection (No LID)Flat Fee $2,652.00
Grading Inspection (with LID)Base (Includes first
150 linear feet (LF)
of pipe
$3,886.00
Grading Inspection (with LID)Each additional 150
LF of pipe
$308.00
Low Impact Development Inspection Base (Includes first
150 LF of pipe
$3,886.00
Low Impact Development Inspection Each additional 150
LF of pipe
$308.00
Additional Plan Review (grading no LID) >3
submittal
Per Sheet $709.00
Additional Plan Review (with LID) >3 submittal Per Sheet $863.00
Low Impact Development > 3 submittals Per Sheet $740.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 9 of 23
ENGINEERING FEES
ENCROACHMENT PERFORMANCE BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
Bond Administration Issuance Fee Per App $92.00
Traffic Detour Plan $1,080.00
Temporary Street Closure $1,080.00
PRODUCTIVE HOURLY RATES BY POSITIONS:
Project Engineer & Engineering Assistants $308.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 10 of 23
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
PERMIT FEES
ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM
DOG LICENSE $15.00
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
ABOVE GROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE ACT PROGRAM
Total Storage Capacity 1,320 to 10,000 Gallons $108.00
Total Storage Capacity 10,001 to 100,000 Gallons $205.00
Total Storage Capacity 100,001 to 1,000,000 Gallons $411.00
Total Storage Capacity 1,000,001 to 10,000,000 Gallons $616.00
Total Storage Capacity 10,000,001 to 100,000,000 Gallons $924.00
Total Storage Capacity 100,000,001 or more Gallons $1,386.00
CALIFORNIA ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Level 1 $1,128.00
Level 2 $1,459.00
Level 3 $1,790.00
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BUSINESS PLAN PROGRAM
Hazardous Material Inventory Count 1 $226.00
Hazardous Material Inventory Count 2-5 $551.00
Hazardous Material Inventory Count 6-25 $824.00
Hazardous Material Inventory Count 26-50 $1,242.00
Hazardous Material Inventory Count ≥51 $1,573.00
HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR PROGRAM
Conditional Exempt Small Quantity $342.00
Small Quantity $684.00
Non-RCRA Large Quantity $1,026.00
RCRA Large Quantity $1,026.00
TIERED PERMITTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE ON-SITE TREATMENT
Conditionally Exempt $456.00
Permit by Rule $1,026.00
Conditionally Authorized $1,140.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 11 of 23
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
PERMIT FEES
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
Each Additional Tank $409.00
First Tank $818.00
STATE OF CALIFORNIA SURCHARGE
Underground Storage Tank Program $20.00
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Program $26.00
CUPA Oversight $49.00
California Accidental Release Prevention Program $270.00
CROSS CONNECTION PROGRAM
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE $17.00
FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM
CATERING FACILITY
≤ 1,999 SQ. FT $1,026.00
2,000 – 3,999 SQ. FT $1,368.00
4,000 – 9,999 SQ. FT $1,711.00
≥ 10,000 SQ. FT $2,053.00
COMMISSARY
≤ 1,999 SQ. FT $342.00
2,000 – 3,999 SQ. FT $684.00
4,000 – 9,999 SQ. FT $1,026.00
≥ 10,000 SQ. FT $1,368.00
COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION
Class A $86.00
Class B $342.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 12 of 23
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
PERMIT FEES
FOOD MARKET WITH FOOD PREPARATION
≤ 999 SQ. FT $513.00
1,000 – 2,999 SQ. FT $684.00
≥ 3,000 SQ. FT $855.00
FOOD MARKET WITH ONLY PREPACKAGE FOOD
≤ 999 SQ. FT $342.00
1,000 – 2,999 SQ. FT $513.00
≥ 3,000 SQ. FT $684.00
FOOD PROCESSING FACILITY
≤ 1,999 SQ. FT $1,026.00
2,000 – 5,999 SQ. FT $1,711.00
6,000 – 29,999 SQ. FT $2,053.00
≥ 30,000 SQ. FT $2,395.00
LIMITED SERVICE CHARITABLE FEEDING OPERATION Exempt
MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN $171.00
MICRO MARKET $186.00
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY (CART)
Low Risk $342.00
Moderate Risk $513.00
High Risk $684.00
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY (VEHICLE)
Low Risk $513.00
Moderate Risk $684.00
High Risk $1,026.00
MOBILE SUPPORT UNIT $684.00
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
PERMIT FEES
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Cafeteria $394.00
RESTAURANT
≤ 999 SQ. FT $513.00
1,000 – 2,999 SQ. FT $684.00
≥ 3,000 SQ. FT $855.00
SHARED KITCHEN COMPLEX
≤ 9,999 SQ. FT $1,368.00
≥ 10,000 SQ. FT $2,053.00
SHARED KITCHEN COMPLEX TENANT
Retail (Semi-Annual)$86.00
Wholesale (Semi-Annual)$86.00
Retail (Annual)$150.00
Wholesale (Annual)$150.00
SOFT SERVE
Machine $37.00
California State License Fee $225.00
VENDING MACHINES
Each Additional Unit $29.00
1-3 Units $137.00
WHOLESALE FOOD DELIVERY VEHICLE $86.00
WHOLESALE FOOD WAREHOUSE
≤ 3,999 SQ. FT $342.00
4,000 – 9,999 SQ. FT $513.00
10,000 – 49,999 SQ. FT $1,368.00
50,000 – 99,999 SQ. FT $1,642.00
≥ 100,000 SQ. FT $1,970.00
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
PERMIT FEES
WHOLESALE FOOD WAREHOUSE WITH LIMITED REPACKAGING
≤ 3,999 SQ. FT $360.00
4,000 – 9,999 SQ. FT $539.00
10,000 – 49,999 SQ. FT $1,436.00
50,000 – 99,999 SQ. FT $1,724.00
≥ 100,000 SQ. FT $2,069.00
GARMENT PROGRAM
COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY
Vehicle $86.00
Facility ≤ 4,999 SQ. FT $251.00
Facility ≥ 5,000 SQ. FT $377.00
GARMENT MANUFACTURING COMPLEX $251.00
GARMENT MANUFACTURING FACILITY
≤ 249 SQ. FT $126.00
250 – 1,999 SQ. FT $168.00
2,000 – 9,999 SQ. FT $251.00
≥ 10,000 SQ. FT $377.00
WIPING RAG FACILITY
≤ 4,999 SQ. FT $251.00
≥ 5,000 SQ. FT $377.00
HOUSING PROGRAM
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
1-4 Units $171.00
> 4 Units $342.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING
Vehicle $86.00
Vehicle Storage Yard $342.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 15 of 23
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
PERMIT FEES
MEDICAL WASTE
Small Quantity Generator Without On-Site Treatment $53.00
Small Quantity Generator With On-Site Treatment $107.00
Large Quantity Generator Without Onsite Treatment $513.00
Large Quantity Onsite With Onsite Treatment $770.00
RENDERING
Vehicle $86.00
Facility ≤ 9,999 SQ. FT $810.00
Facility ≥ 10,000 SQ. FT $1,520.00
SOLID WASTE HAULER
Vehicle $86.00
Vehicle Storage Yard $342.00
SOLID WASTE TRANSFER / PROCESSING FACILITY
Limited Volume $810.00
Medium Volume $6,897.00
Large Volume $10,345.00
WASTE HANDLING FACILITY $446.00
WATER PROGRAM
Water Supply Utility $10.00
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
SERVICE FEES
ADMINISTRATIVE
FREE SALE CERTIFICATE $53.00
HOURLY RATE
Environmental Health Specialist $92.00
Environmental Health Technician $67.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 16 of 23
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
SERVICE FEES
ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM
TRAP RENTAL $50.00
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
ABOVE GROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE ACT PROGRAM
Tank Closure $232.00
Tank Repair $274.00
Tank Modification $412.00
New Tank Installation $547.00
CALIFORNIA ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Risk Management Plan (RMP) Review Hourly
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY REGULATED FACILITY CLOSURE
Hazardous Waste Storage Facility $232.00
Hazardous Waste Generator Facility $547.00
Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility $547.00
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
Tank Repair $247.00
Tank Closure $547.00
Tank Modification $1,017.00
New Tank Installation $1,330.00
FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM
BILLABLE RE-INSPECTION $122.00
COMMUNITY EVENT (SINGLE EVENT)
Temporary Food Facility (Sampling / Demo)$31.00
Temporary Food Facility (Prepackage Food Only)$57.00
Temporary Food Facility (Food Preparation)$115.00
Event Organizer $308.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 17 of 23
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
SERVICE FEES
COMMUNITY EVENT (ANNUAL EVENT)
Temporary Food Facility (Sampling / Demo)$75.00
Temporary Food Facility (Prepackage Food Only)$126.00
Temporary Food Facility (Food Preparation)$228.00
Event Organizer $479.00
HOST FACILITY WITH CATERING OPERATION $368.00
PLAN CHECK – BILLABLE PLAN RESUBMITTAL REVIEW $122.00
PLAN CHECK – BILLABLE FIELD RE-INSPECTION $122.00
PLAN CHECK – EVALUATION $232.00
PLAN CHECK NEW CONSTRUCTION – FOOD PROCESSING FACILITY
≤ 1,999 SQ. FT $1,447.00
2,000 – 3,999 SQ. FT $1,811.00
4,000 – 9,999 SQ. FT $2,174.00
≥ 10,000 SQ. FT $2,461.00
PLAN CHECK NEW CONSTRUCTION – MOBILE FOOD FACILITY
Support Unit $232.00
Cart $232.00
Vehicle $547.00
PLAN CHECK NEW CONSTRUCTION – RETAIL FOOD FACILITY
≤ 999 SQ. FT $1,447.00
1,000 – 2,999 SQ. FT $1,811.00
≥ 3,000 SQ. FT $2,174.00
PLAN CHECK NEW CONSTRUCTION – WAREHOUSE
Warehouse without Cold Storage Unit $232.00
Warehouse with Cold Storage Unit $547.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 18 of 23
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
SERVICE FEES
PLAN CHECK REMODEL - EXISTING FACILITY/VEHICLE/CART
≤ 999 SQ. FT $232.00
1,000 – 2,999 SQ. FT $547.00
≥ 3,000 SQ. FT $1,017.00
PLAN CHECK REMODEL – VEHICLE/CART $232.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
BILLABLE FIELD RE-INSPECTION $122.00
SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
Notification Permit Tier $749.00
Permit Amendment $1,811.00
Permit Modification $1,811.00
Registration Permit Tier $1,811.00
Five-Year Permit Review $2,761.00
Full or Standardized Permit Tier $3,436.00
Permit Revision $3,436.00
WATER PROGRAM
BILLABLE FIELD RE-INSPECTION $122.00
GEOTHERMAL HEAT EXCHANGE WELL
Renovation $547.00
Destruction $1,182.00
New Construction $1,182.00
NON-PRODUCTION WELL CONSTRUCTION/DESTRUCTION
1-24 Wells $584.00
≥25 Wells $1,017.00
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HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
SERVICE FEES
PRODUCTION WELL
Renovation $547.00
Destruction $1,182.00
New Construction $1,182.00
SOIL BORING
1-24 Well $584.00
≥25 Wells $1,017.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 20 of 23
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION FEE
ANNUAL BUSINESS FIRE INSPECTION (BASED ON BUILDING SIZE)
0 to 5,000 sq. ft.$334.00
5001 to 9,999 sq. ft.$381.00
10,000 to 24,999 sq. ft.$429.00
25,000 to 50,000 sq. ft.$477.00
50,001 to 99,999 sq. ft.$525.00
100,000 to 249,999 sq. ft.$572.00
250,000 sq. ft. and greater $620.00
Annual Business Fire Re-Inspection* (after 2nd re-inspection)
1st re-inspection $0.00
2nd re-inspection and additional inspections beyond $168.00 ea.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT (REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS)
Aerosol Products
Combustible dust operations
Combustible fiber storage
Explosives (fireworks only)
Flammable & combustible liquids
Hazardous materials
High-piled storage
Miscellaneous combustible storage
Ovens – industrial baking & drying
Repair garages
Special events (assemblies >50 people)
Spraying and dipping
Tents & temporary membrane structures (>400
sq. ft.)
Waste handling
Woodworking plants
$202.00
$202.00
$202.00
$202.00
$336.00
$336.00
$336.00
$202.00
$202.00
$202.00
$202.00
$202.00
$236.00
$202.00
$336.00
$202.00
Construction permits include:
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems
Battery Systems
Compressed gases
Cryogenic fluids
Emergency responder radio coverage system
Fire alarm and detection systems and related
equipment
Fire pumps and related equipment
Flammable and combustible liquids
$472.00
$472.00
$606.00
$606.00
Based on valuation table
Based on valuation table
Based on valuation table
Based on valuation table
$808.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 21 of 23
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION FEE
Hazardous materials
Industrial ovens
LP-gas
Private fire hydrants
Solar photovoltaic power systems
Standpipe systems
$808.00
$472.00
$606.00
$202.00
$606.00
VALUATION TABLE
$1.00 to $2,000.00 $421.00
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00 $421.00 for the first $2,000.00
plus $21.00 for each additional
$100.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00
$1,052.00 for the first $5,000.00
plus $52.50 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $2,102.00 for the first $25,000.00
plus $39.50 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $3,088.50 for the first $50,000.00
plus $28.90 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$4,535.00 for the first $100,000.00
plus $21.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and UP $12,948.00 for the first
$500,000.00 plus $16.50 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof
Certificate of Occupancy and Permit Fees:
Certificate of Occupancy Fees (<50,000 sq. ft.)$101.00
Certificate of Occupancy Fees (50,000 – 100,000 sq. ft.)$134.00
Certificate of Occupancy Fees (<100,000 sq. ft.)$168.00
Trailer Permit $67.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fees (<50,000 sq.
ft.)
$101.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 22 of 23
FIRE FEES
FIRE PREVENTION FEE
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fees (50,000 –
100,000 sq. ft.)
$134.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fees (<100,000 sq. ft.)$168.00
Penalty Fees - Work commencing prior to the issuance of a construction permit shall be
subject to an additional fee equal to the construction permit fee. (See California Building
Code § 109.4)
Fire Protection Systems
Back flush - Five-year sprinkler system testing (per
system)
$470.00
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Fire alarm registration (initial)$67.00
Fire alarm registration (annual)$34.00
FALSE ALARM
False alarm (2/year)$1,011.00
3rd false alarm with emergency response $1,213.00
4th false alarm with emergency response $1,416.00
5th false alarm with emergency response $1,618.00
6th false alarm with emergency response, and each
additional alarm thereafter
$1,820.00
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
(supplies)
$100.00 per person
CPR training (supplies)$100.00 per person
Evacuation planning & drill $286.00
Fire extinguisher training – Max. 30 students $50.00/ea. session
STATE MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS
Apartments and schools $202.00
Other Fees
After-hours fire inspection (based on 4 hours minimum)$874.00
Copies of incident reports $17.00
Apparatus and crew charge (hourly) – Per CAL OES
State Fire Program
$251 hr.
Fire code appeals (not refundable)$110.00
Film Permit $269.00
Inspection charge (special events)$134.00
Standby service (4-hour minimum per man hour)$165.00
Draft City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 23 of 23
POLICE FEES
GENERAL FEE
Vehicle release fee - standard $77.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence $186.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident
reports, incident reports
$32.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident
reports, and incident reports (certified)
$39.00
Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government
Code 41612)
$18.00
VIN verification fee $55.00
Citation sign-off fee $37.00
DUI Emergency Response City’s cost
Subpoenas witness attendance fee $275.00
Subpoenas for discovery motions $15.00
Basic Police background investigation $28.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) – Digital $28.00
FALSE ALARMS
No charge for the first 3 within a fiscal year
4th false security alarm $194.00
5th false security alarm $239.00
6th false security alarm $284.00
7th false security alarm, and each additional security alarm
thereafter
$329.00