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Resolution No. 2014-050RESOLUTION NO. 2014-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN UPDATED GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, on July 1, 2014, the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Resolution No. 2014-42 approving and adopting a General Fee Schedule; and WHEREAS, by memorandum dated August 5, 2014, the Fire Chief has recommended the City Council adopt an updated General Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (the "Updated General Fee Schedule"), to set the existing false security alarm fee for the second emergency response within a fiscal year to be $0; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to approve the updated General Fee Schedule. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment, because this merely relates to an administrative item. SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby approves and adopts the updated General Fee Schedule as set forth in Exhibit A. SECTION 4: The provisions of Resolution No. 2014-42 not consistent with or in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed; in all other respects, Resolution No. 2014-42 shall remain in full force and effect, without amendment. SECTION 5: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions of the Council of this City. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 2014. ATTEST: Ana arcia C4tq-f=i'9kEt-./ Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Name: W. Michael McCormick Title: Mayor / rrdyaf rro-ren�� Scott Porter, Deputy City Attorney - 2 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I Aria Barcia}/ Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2014-50, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon. Executed this '� day of August, 2014, at Vernon, California. (SEAL) na Bar l Deputy City Clerk - 3 - EXHIBIT A GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE City of Vernon Schedule approved by City Council on July 1, 2014 Revised August 5, 2014 CITY OF VERNON GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATIVE FEES BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ENGINEERING FEES PermitFees --------------------------------------------------- Certificate of Occupancy Fees ---------------------------- Inspection and Other Fees --------------------------------- ENCROACHMENT, LICENSE & FRANCHISE FEES------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Permit Issuance, Permit Inspection, and Plan Check Fees ------------------------------------------------------ 8 Reconstruction Fees for Work Completed by City Fees--------------------------------------------------------- 8 Franchises and License (Issuance & Annual Renewal)---------------------------------------------------------- 9 Encroachment Permit Faithful Performance Bond or Cash Deposit Requirements-----------------------10 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEES------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I I FoodPermits------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I I FoodVehicles-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I I Non-Food----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Underground Storage Tanks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 Hazardous Materials---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----13 WellPermits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Permit --------------------------------------------------------- 13 FIREPREVENTION FEES-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14 Fire Inspection/Re-inspection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Fire Permit - Operational ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Fire Permit - Construction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15 Fire Protection Systems-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16 FireAlarm Systems----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16 PublicEducation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 State Mandated Fire Inspections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Other----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 POLICEFEES---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 General-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 FalseSecurity Alarms-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 Subpoenas and Discovery Motions--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IS City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule K", W11110 RWIWOW����� M COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS/INFORMATION Copies of identifiable Public Record / page Certified copies of identifiable Public Record -$0.15 $1.75 / record SUBPOENA FEE Safety Personnel $275 / appearance Miscellaneous Personnel $150 / appearance 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. CREDIT CARD 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. MISCELLANEOUS Returned Checks $20.00 OTHER Administrative Citations See Resolution No. 2011-195 Civil Penalties See Resolution No. 7011 -1 Q'i Page 3 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule r.M RM M, TN NMI$ PERMIT FEES Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating, Cooling, Refrigeration, and Fire Prevention Permits VALUATION FEE $1.00 to $2,000.00 $86.40 $2,001.00 to $5,000.00 $86.40 for the first $2,000.00 plus $4.32 for each, additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $5,000.00 $5,001.00 to $25,000.00 $216.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $10.80 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00 $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $432.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $8.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000.00 $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $634.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.94 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00 $100,00 1.00 to $500,000.00 $931.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.32 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000.00 $500,001.00 and up $2,659.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.34 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. Page 4 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule PERMIT FEES (CONT'D) DESCRIPTION FEE Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions $1,020.00 Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provisions $2,040.00 Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provisions $3,060.00 Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions $1,000.00 Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 1 Provisions $1,975.00 Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 2 Provisions $2,950.00 Grading Plan Review Fee First 3 sheets $1,035.00 Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet $225.00 Grading Inspection Fee $220.00 NPDES LID Plan Review $2,157.00 NPDES LID Inspection $942.00 Residential Solar Panel Installation $500.00 plus $15.00 per kilowatt for each kilowatt above 15kW Commercial / Industrial Solar Panel Installation $1,000.00 plus $7.00 per kilowatt for each kilowatt above 50 kw to250 kW and $5 per kilowatt for each kilowatt above 250kW Water Efficient Landscape Plan Review and Inspection fee $645.00 Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review fee $140.00 Sani Sewer Flow Study fee $1,640.00 Green Building Standards Administration Special Revolving fee $1.00 for every $25,0 00 or portion thereof of valuation 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. Page 5 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES AFFECTED FLOOR AREA FEE Inspection Fee Less than 5,000 square feet $300.00 5,001 to 50,000 square feet $689.00 50,001 to 100,000 square feet $815.00 Over 100,000 square feet $940.00 Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Less than 5,000 square feet $300.00 5,001 to 50,000 square feet $689.00 50,001 to 100,000 square feet $815.00 Over 100,000 square feet $940,00- Page 6 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES DESCRIPTION FEE Permit inspection outside of normal business hours $190.00/hr; (minimum charge four hours) Minimum of $760.00 Inspections for work not requiring a permit $131.00/hr Re -inspection fee $131.00/hr Additional structural plan review required by changes, additions $250.00/hr or revisions to the plans submitted or determination if an existing structure can accept additional loads Additional non-structural plan review required by changes, $131.00/hr additions or revisions to the plans submitted Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review fee $106.00/br Trailer Permit $395.00/trailer Trailer Permit for subsequent years $395.00 Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or $4,350.00 less parcels or lots Final map, parcel map, or tentative map which —contains five or $8,650.00 paid at the time of more parcels or lots submittal plus any County surveyor & County Clerk filing fees & Fish & Game Section 711.4 fees Conditional Use Permit _$_12,950.00 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 $8,625.00 Building Code Variance $3,800.00 Release of Building Drawings $50.00 Covenant and Lot Merger Review Fee $730.00 Certificate of Compliance Fee $790.00 Lot Line Adjustment Fee $2,260.00 Grant/Easement Deed Review $1,125.00 Zoning Verification $215.00 Page 7 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule n,li DESCRIPTION FEE PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE $125.00 PERMIT INSPECTION AND RATE PLAN CHECK FEES REGULAR TIME (7:00 A.M.- $129.000/HR. 5:30 P.M.) OVERTIME-FRIDAY, $190.00/HR. SATURDAY, SUNDAY, HOLIDAYS AND NIGHTS (4 HRS. MINIMUM) ANNUAL PERMIT FEE FOR $450.00 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (NO STREET CUTS) RECONSTRUCTION FEES RATE MINIMUM FOR WORK COMPLETED BY CITY ALL OTHER DIRECT COSTS TO THE CITY RESULTING FROM THE PERMITEE'S ACTIVITY, CALCULATED AT ACTUAL COST PLUS 25% ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS Page 8 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule '..E DESCRIPTION ISSUANCE ANNUAL FEE FRANCHISES AND LICENSES (ISSUANCE & ANNUAL RENEWAL) RAILROAD CROSSINGS, $25,000.00 $2,500.00 CONVEYOR BRIDGES, AND TUNNELS ACROSS A STREET RAILROAD TRACKS, $25,000.00 FOR EACH ONE- $2,500.00 FOR EACH PIPELINES OR CONDUITS HALF (1/2) MILE OR ONE-HALF (1/2) MILE ALONG A STREET PORTION THEREOF OR PORTION THEREOF FOR PIPELINES OR $12,500.00 $1,250.00 CONDUITS ACROSS A STREET OR A METERING MANHOLE IN THE STREET FOR BUILDING FOOTINGS $5,000.00 $500.00 AND APPENDAGES, TRAFFIC SENSORS, SIGNS, MONITORING WELLS AND ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTIONS 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. Page 9 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule "' i�C i 11 T I E`lt" ,5� {� cm y , yM 't., ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND OR CASH DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS The amount of an encroachment permit cash deposit, certified or cashier's check, surety bond, or letter of credit shall be determined by multiplying the quantity of asphalt paving, concrete paving, sidewalk, concrete curb, monuments and trench excavations proposed to be removed, disturbed or opened by the rate shown in the table below, the sum of the totals shall establish the minimum amount of the bond or deposit, except that in no case shall the faithful total security be less than $5,000. Authorized by Vernon Municipal Code § 22.47. TYPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED RATE ASPHALT PAVEMENT $17.75/SQ. FT. CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND DRIVEWAY $19.75/SQ. FT. CONCRETE SIDEWALK $10.25/SQ. FT. CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER $52.50/LIN. FT. TRENCH EXCAVATIONS $7,500.00/EACH OPEN EXCAVATION MONUMENT REPLACEMENT $3,000.00/MONUMENT Page 10 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule PERMIT TYPE FEES FOOD PERMITS: CATERER 1625 - ANNUAL $283 CATERER 1625 - DAILY $94 COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATION 1677 $161 COMMISSARY 1650 $577 FOOD PROCESSING 1655 : <= 2,000 S . FT. $405 ESTABLISHMENT 1656 : > 2,000 S .FT. $843 FOOD VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS 1644 $33/ MACHINE FOOD WAREHOUSE 1647 $324 RESTAURANT 1622-1623 : 0-30 SEATS $324 RESTAURANT 1622-1623 : 31 SEATS & OVER $642 RETAIL FOOD MARKET 1611 $314 RETAIL FOOD PRODUCTION ESTABLISHMENT 1615 $314 TEMPORARY EVENT ORGANIZER 1660 $235 TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY 1670 $91 - FOOD VEHICLES: MOBILE FOOD FACILITY 1638 Fruit & Ve $175 A. WHOLE PRODUCE RFVV 1636 Packaged food $175 MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) (1635) - ANNUAL $430 MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT HOT TRUCK 1635 - DAILY $145 WHOLESALE FOOD VEHICLE 1637 $95 RETAIL FOOD VEHICLE COLD TRUCK 1634 $95 Page 11 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule S pp PERMIT TYPE 7% FEES NON-FOOD: GARMENT MANUFACTURING 3130 $308 LAUNDRY FACILITY /A IF FACILITY IS NOT A VERNON BUSINESS 7822 $244 LAUNDRY VEHICLE 7823 $95 PER VEHICLE WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY 7437 $357 WASTE TRANSFER STATION 7444 $244 WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS 7422 $1,193 WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE 7423 $207 WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE YARD 7442 $260 RENDERING PLANT BUSINESS 7456 $423 RENDERING PLANT VEHICLE 7462 $207 WASTE DISPOSAL SITE 7433 $244 WATER SUPPLY UTILITY (7611) $8 / SERVICE CONNECTION LIQUID WASTE PUMPING BUSINESS 7241 $207 LIQUID WASTE PUMPING VEHICLE 7244 $181 OFFAL BUSINESS 7424 $207 OFFAL VEHICLE 7425 $181 Page 12 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule 22 FEES PERMIT TYPE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS: UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK FACILITY 4110 $975 / FACILITY ANNUAL TANK OPERATING PERMIT 4100 $637 / TANK HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: APPLICATION FEE $255 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMIT CLASS A 4201 $380 CLASS B 4202 $429 CLASS C 4203 $1,590 CERTIFICATE OF CLOSURE LETTER 4252 $268 Hazardous Material Closure: Small $244 Medium $488 Large $732 Ex -large $976 WELL PERMITS: DRILLING A WATER WELL 7368 $505 DESTROYING OR CONVERTING AN EXISTING WATER WELL 7369 $505 DRILLING A MONITORING WELL < 50 FT. 7365 $455 REPAIRING / MODIFYING A WELL 7371 $372 ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK FACILITY PERMIT Category 4001 - >_ 1320 gallons and < 10,000 gallons $210 Category 4002 ->_ 10,000 gallons and < 100,000 gallons $420 Category 4003 ->_ 100,000 gallons and < 1,000,000 gallons $800 Category 4004-> 1,000,000 gallon $1,600 GENERAL PLAN CHECK 1-5 sheets $426 6-10 sheets $792 11-25 sheets $1,036 Additional sheets $181 Page 13 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule h FIRE PREVENTION FEE Annual Business Fire Inspection based on building size) 0 to 5,000 s . ft. $217 5001 to 9,999 s . ft. $248 10,000 to 24,999 s . ft. $279 25,000 to 50,000 s . ft. $310 50,001 to 99,999 s . ft. $341 100,000 to 249,999 s . ft. $372 250,000 s . ft. and greater $403 Annual Business Fire Re -Ins ection* after 2nd re -inspection l' re -inspection $0 2"d re -inspection and additional inspections beyond $322 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 $107.00/hr. • 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 Page 14 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule '. t -,3 4 d p of k f; 'k i T, ak1-'s1'1'���.ki ili �. ���' th;:.: .w. }jt `yd P �;9 ( I .. .�.1-! r r., �'��r:�ti d'rc`r FIRE PREVENTION CONT'D FEE Fire Department Permit (Required Construction Permits) 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 • Hazardous materials • Industrial ovens • LP -gas • Private fire hydrants • Solar photovoltaic power systems • Spraying or dipping • Standpipe systems • Temporary membrane Structures and tents VALUATION $1.00 to $2,000.00 $157.60 $157.60 for the first $2,000.00 plus $7.88 for each $2,001.00 to $5,000.00 additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $5,000.00 $394.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $19.70 for each $5,001.00 to $25,000.00 additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00 $788.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $14.78 for $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000.00 $1157.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $10.84 for $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00 $1699.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.88 for $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000.00 $500,001.00 and UP $4851.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.11 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof Plan Check Fee when required, shall be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee.. The minimum Plan Check Fee for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations shall be $250.00. Page 15 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule siZTZ e'0a` FIRE PREVENTION (CONT'D) FEE Constructions permit inspection outside of normal business hours $642.00 minimum char a four hours at a rate of $160.50 er hr. Inspections for work not requiring a permit $107.00/hr. Construction and operational per mit re -inspection fee $107.00/hr. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to the plans submitted $107.00/hr. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to the plans submitted to the outside fire consultant $99.00/hr. 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 yearsprinkler system testing (per system) $150 Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm registration initial $54 Fire alarm registration annual $27 False Security Alarm no charge for the first two within a fiscal ear 3rd false security alarm with emergency response $749 4th false security alarm with emergency response $874 5th false security alarm with emergency response $999 6th false security alarm with emergency response, and each additional security alarm thereafter $1,124 Public Education Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) (supplies) $0 CPR training (supplies) $100 per person Evacuation planning & drill $0 Fire extinguisher training — Max. 30 students $50/ea. session Page 16 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule !!n5 PREVENTION (CONT'D) FEE State Mandated Fire Inspections Apartments and schools $161 Other Fees After-hours fire inspection (based on 4 hour minimum) $696 Apparatus and crew charge (hourly) — Per CAL OES State Fire Program $200 hr. Fire code appeals (not refundable) $239 Film Permit $214 Inspection charge (special events) $107 Standby service (4 hour minimum per man hour) $98 Page 17 of 18 City of Vernon Master Fee Schedule General: Fees Vehicle release fee - standard $40.00 Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence $115.00 Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident reports, incident reports $20.00 Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident reports, and incident reports (certified) $25.00 Fee to release certified traffic citation $1.75 Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government Code 41612) $15.00 VIN verification fee $35.00 Citation sign -off fee $35.00 DUI Emergency Response City's cost False Security Alarms: (no charge for the first 3 within a fiscal year) 4th false security alarm $134.00 5th false security alarm $165.00 6th false security alarm $196.00 false security alarm, and each additional security alarm thereafter $227.00 Subpoenas and Discovery Motions: $195.00 Basic Police background investigation $15.00 Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (VHS) $15.00 Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) (digital) $15.00 Page 18 of 18 TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION CITY CLERK'S OFFICE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: August 7, 2014 TO: Daniel Calleros, Police Chief Kristen Enomoto, Deputy City Administrator Carlos Fandino, Director of Gas & Electric William Fox, Finance Director/City Treasurer Leonard Grossberg, Director of Health & Environmental Control Masami Higa, Assistant Finance Director Alex Kung, Economic Development Manager Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer Teresa McAllister, Director of Human Resources Lisette Michel, Sr. Human Resources Analyst Hema Patel, City Attorney Mark Whitworth, City Administrator Michael Wilson, Fire Chief S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Public Works, Waterl\& Development Services FROM: Deborah Juarez, Records Management Assistant RE: Resolution No. 2014-50 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Adopting an Updated General Fee Schedule Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2014-50 referenced above, which was approved by City Council on August 5, 2014. Thank you. Attachment c: Resolution No. 2014-50 STAFF REPORT DATE: August 5, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Michael A. Wilson, Fire Chief RE: Revision to the General Fee Schedule in Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2014-42 regarding the False Security Alarm Fees Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a resolution to, among other things, amend Exhibit A of the City's General Fee Schedule to remove the existing false security alarm fee for the second false alarm response within a fiscal year. The lack of a fee for the first false alarm would continue, and the fees for third and each subsequent false alarm response would remain unaffected. The resolution would also find that the revision to the false security alarm fee is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment. Background On July 1, 2014 the City of Vernon City Council approved and adopted a city-wide General Fee Schedule via Resolution No. 2014-42. Among other things, the General Fee Schedule included a fee to defray a portion of the Vernon Fire Department's costs of responding to false security alarms.' The General Fee Schedule states that Vernon is to charge nothing for the first false security alarm within a fiscal year, with fees for each subsequent violation. 1 Vernon Municipal Code Section 114.1(r) defines False Alarm as "the wilful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exist, or the activation of any fire alarm system due to malfunction, mechanical or electrical defect, improper operation or procedure by any person, or a false oral, or written report to any department of the City of Vernon that an emergency exists requiring immediate or emergency response by the Vernon Fire Department". The Department recommends the schedule be revised as follows: False Security Alarm (no charge for the first two within a fiscal ear 3rd false security alarm with emergency response $749 4th false security alarm with emergency response $874 5th false security alarm with emergency response $999 6th false security alarm with emergency response, and each additional security alarm thereafter $1,124 The Vernon Fire Department recommends that the fee of $624 for second false alarms be deleted to better track with the requirements of, Section 104.12 of the California Fire CodeZ which authorizes fees of three or more false alarms per year, rather than two: "The fire code official is authorized to assess a service charge, as set forth by resolution, against the person owning or responsible for an alarm system when a fire department response occurs as a result of the third false alarm at the same address or location within any twelve month period, and for each subsequent false alarm thereafter, or against any person who intentionally, or in violation of the law reports, or causes to be reported, a false alarm to any department of the City of Vernon that an emergency exists requiring immediate or emergency response by the City of Vernon Fire Department". Fiscal Impact The recommended action would decrease revenue to the City by approximately $20,000 in the first year, and somewhat less in subsequent years, as the City expects some businesses will respond to the new fees by taking actions to limit the number of false alarms. 2 This section of the Building Code was amended pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code § 7.12(b).