CC SR 20160719 03 - Abalone Cove Sewer Maint FeeCITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PUBLIC HEARING
Date: July 19, 2016
Subject: Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt an Adjustment to the
Existing Annual Sewer Service Charge for the Sewer System of the
Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (ACLAD)
Subject Property: Citywide
1. Report of Notice Given: City Clerk Morreale
2. Request for Staff Report: Mayor Dyda
3. Staff Report & Recommendation: Principal Engineer Dragoo
4. Council Questions of Staff (factual only, no opinions):
5. Declare the Hearing Open: Mayor Dyda
6. Public Testimony: Mayor Dyda invites brief comments from the public.
Appellant: N/A
Applicant: N/A
8. Rebuttal: N/A
9. Declare Hearing Closed: Mayor Dyda
10. Council Deliberation: Questions of staff in response to testimony
11. Council Action:
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 07/19/2016
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt an adjustment to the existing annual sewer
service charge for the sewer system of the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District
(ACLAD).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Conduct the public hearing on the proposed levy of the annual FY16-17 sewer
service charge for the ACLAD sewer system.
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 2016- , a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes approving a report in connection with the sewer service
charge established pursuant to Chapter 13.06 of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code, and ordering that such charge be collected on the tax roll.
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount estimated to be collected from the property owners that
pay the Charge is $56,419, and the amount of the subsidy from the City to fully fund the
maintenance program is $177,781.
Amount Budgeted: $234,200
Additional Appropriation: None requested
Account Number(s): 225-3025-431-43-00; 225-3025-431-11-00
225-3025-431-29-00; 225-3025-431-32-00
ORIGINATED BY: Ron Dragoo, PE, Principal Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Michael Throne, PE, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Annual Report - Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee (page A-1)
B. Resolution No. 2016- (page B-1)
C. Operation & Maintenance, City Contribution & Total Charge (page C-1)
D. Parcel Charges by Zone (page D-1)
E. ACLAD Sewer System Work Plan (page E-1)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Abalone Cove Sewer Service Charge (Charge) has been in existence since July
2001. Revenues collected through the Charge help pay for maintenance of the sewer
system within ACLAD. Since inception the annual revenue from the Charge has ranged
from $21,595 (FY01-02 and FY02-03) to $56,416 for FY15-16. Each parcel is charged
pursuant to the specific subsystems used by each parcel. At the inception of the
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Charge, the City established a policy of subsidizing the cost of maintenance of the
system in an effort to reduce the charges to property owners and provide funding to
adequately maintain the system. However, in 2010, the City Council directed Staff to
develop a procedure that would ultimately eliminate the taxpayer subsidy which is
forthcoming. The proposed subsidy for FY16-17 is $177,112.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
To insure funding for the on-going operation and maintenance of the sewer facilities in
the Abalone Cove area, the City Council established the Sewer Service Charge
(Charge) on July 17, 2001. The Charge insures a fair and equitable levying of the
necessary costs of operating and maintaining the facilities.
The City Council annually reviews the current and projected costs for operating and
maintaining the sewer facilities and sets rates for the ensuing fiscal year. In setting the
annual rates, the City Council considers any new or updated maintenance costs
identified in the FY16-17 Engineer's Report (Attachment A), any fund balances or
shortages, and adjusts the rates accordingly.
To levy the Charge for FY16-17, the City holds a public hearing. An estimate of the
total annual operating costs and the corresponding Charge required of each property is
provided in Attachment A. The Charge for FY16-17 will be submitted to the County for
collection through the tax rolls. To that end, the City Council annually adopts a
resolution approving the report and ordering collection of the Charge on the tax rolls
(Attachment B).
The estimated annual cost to operate and maintain the Abalone Cove Sewer System for
FY16-17 is $234,200, which is higher than the actual amount for FY15-16. The
increase represents on-going system maintenance requirements (Attachment E). The
historical Operation and Maintenance costs, City contributions (subsidy), and the
charges for past fiscal years are shown in Attachment C.
Through the recent budget process, the City budgeted funds to accommodate a subsidy
of $234,200. Based upon the FY16-17 Engineer's Report (Report), the anticipated
maintenance needs require a subsidy of $177,112. The Report groups parcels into
various rate zones based on the specific combination of sewer subsystems used by
each parcel. The proposed FY16-17 charge for a single-family parcel ranges from
$166.13 to $728.23. The charges for all zones (A, B, C and D) are at the maximum
allowable rates. The proposed increases for these zones range from $0.40 to $1.44 per
parcel. A description of the proposed Charge by zone, and a chart showing the historic
and proposed FY16-17 charges, are shown in Attachment D.
The Ordinance establishing the Charge also established the maximum service charge
that can be levied, which is adjusted each year based on changes in the Consumer
Price Index (CPI). The maximum service charges by zone for the FY16-17 are as
follows:
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The City Council has directed Staff to develop a procedure to reduce the City subsidy to
zero. Staff is working to bring the ACLAD sewer system into an operating condition
consistent with Los Angeles County standards. Following this work the plan to reduce
the subsidy will be brought forward. Funding for a sewer system upgrade program for
the Abalone Cove Sewer System was approved through the regular budget process for
FY 16-17.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council's consideration:
A. Reduce or eliminate the Charge: The proposed FY16-17 charges are at
the maximum allowable rates under the Ordinance, and to increase the
charges above these rates would require the City Council to undertake
increase proceedings in compliance with Proposition 218.
B. Reduce, eliminate or increase the subsidy: The City is required by law to
ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the sewer systems it owns.
The Engineer's Report includes the best estimates of the necessary
revenues to operate and maintain the system. Thus, the City would need
to increase the subsidy or be subject to regulatory fines in the event of
system failures if the Charge was reduced or eliminated.
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FY15-16
Max. Rates
Proposed
Increase/Zone
Proposed
FY16-17 Rate
Zone A
$165.73/ERU
$0.40
$166.13/ERU
Zone B
$667.27/ERU
$1.60
$668.87/ERU
Zone C
$224.96/ERU
$0.54
$225.50/ERU
Zone D
$726.49/ERU
$1.74
$728.23/ERU
The City Council has directed Staff to develop a procedure to reduce the City subsidy to
zero. Staff is working to bring the ACLAD sewer system into an operating condition
consistent with Los Angeles County standards. Following this work the plan to reduce
the subsidy will be brought forward. Funding for a sewer system upgrade program for
the Abalone Cove Sewer System was approved through the regular budget process for
FY 16-17.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council's consideration:
A. Reduce or eliminate the Charge: The proposed FY16-17 charges are at
the maximum allowable rates under the Ordinance, and to increase the
charges above these rates would require the City Council to undertake
increase proceedings in compliance with Proposition 218.
B. Reduce, eliminate or increase the subsidy: The City is required by law to
ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the sewer systems it owns.
The Engineer's Report includes the best estimates of the necessary
revenues to operate and maintain the system. Thus, the City would need
to increase the subsidy or be subject to regulatory fines in the event of
system failures if the Charge was reduced or eliminated.
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Attachment A
Annual Report
Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee
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Annual Report
for
Abalone Cove
Sewer Maintenance Fee
FY 2016-17
prepared for the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Los Angeles County, California
June 30, 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certificates................................................................. Pg. 1
Introduction............................................................... Pg. 2
Cost Estimates............................................................ Pg. 3
Annual Fee Rate Calculations .................................... Pg. 4
Sample Calculations ................................... Pg. 7
APPENDIX
Preliminary Sewer Fee Roll
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FY 2016-17 Annual Report
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report.
DATED: June 30, 2016
BY: K. Dennis K ' gelhof
R.C.E. No. 50255
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the day of 12016.
Carla Morreale, City Clerk,
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Los Angeles County, California
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on the day of 12016.
Carla Morreale, City Clerk,
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Los Angeles County, California
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INTRODUCTION
To insure a flow of funds for the on-going operation and maintenance of the sewer facilities in the
Abalone Cove area, the City Council formed the Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee. This Sewer
Maintenance Fee ensures a fair and equitable levying of the necessary costs of operating and
maintaining of the facilities and was established in compliance with the provisions of Proposition
218, Article XIIID of the California Constitution, Section 6(b). Mailed notices were sent to all
affected property owners and the Public Hearing was held on July 17, 2001. Since there was not a
majority of written protests, the Fee was established with a maximum annual escalator of seven
percent (7%).
This report, as signed and presented to the Council for approval, has been prepared according to
the methodology and rates approved by the City Council in 2001.
The City Council annually reviews the current and projected year's costs for the operation and
maintenance of the sewer facilities and sets the rates for the ensuing fiscal year, which runs
between July 1 and June 30. In setting the annual rates, the City Council will consider any new or
updated maintenance costs, and any fund balances or shortages, and adjust the rates accordingly.
The Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee is levied under the authority of the California Health and
Safety Code, Sections 5471 et seq. (the "Code"). Payment of the fees for each parcel will be made
in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for property taxes for each
property.
This report contains the necessary data required to establish the annual fee rates and is submitted
to the City Clerk for filing in the office of the City Clerk where it shall remain open for public
inspection.
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COST ESTIMATE
The estimated annual cost of the Abalone Cove Sewer System is provided below in Table 1.
Table 1— Estimated Annual Costs
GRAVITY SUBSYSTEM
Annual Maintenance
PVD Pump Station Annual Maintenance
PVD Pump Station Urgent Repairs
$52,200
$4,600
$3,500
Zone B City Contribution =
$60,300
FORCE MAIN SUBSYSTEM
($64,362)
Annual Maintenance
$34,800
Pump Replacement
$39,000
Emergency Repairs
$0
$73,800
LOW PRESSURE SUBSYSTEM
Annual Maintenance $16,000
Pump Replacement $35,000
Emergency Repairs $38,000
$89,000
Subtotal = $223,100
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
City Administration and Overhead $10,600
Fund Balance $0
Operating Reserve
County Charge for Fee Collection $500
Subtotal = $11,100
Total Maintenance & Operation Costs = $234,200
Zone A City Contribution =
($11,256)
Zone B City Contribution =
($37,650)
Zone C City Contribution =
($64,362)
Zone D City Contribution =
($64,513)
Total City Contribution = ($177,781)
Total Annual Fee = $56,419
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ANNUAL FEE RATE CALCULATIONS
The rate structure for the Sewer Maintenance Fee is based on the amount of sewage flow
generated by each parcel of land within the sewer system service area.
Equivalent Residential Units
The sewer flow rates used to calculate this User Fee are based on the Los Angeles County Sanitation
District (LACSD) standards, as outlined in their Master Service Charge Ordinance of South Bay Cities
Sanitation District of Los Angeles County, as adopted on March 18, 1998. This ordinance describes
the user categories and mean loading of sewer usage for flow in the South Bay Cities Sanitation
District of Los Angeles County.
Using these standards, residential parcels with single family homes are assigned a flow rate of 260
Gallons Per Day (GPD). Therefore, 260 GPD is defined as 1 Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) and all
other parcels are charged based on the number of ERUs calculated on their property for their
particular use. (The total flow rate for each parcel is divided by 260 to calculate the number of
ERUs assigned to the parcel.) Vacant parcels have no sewer flow associated with them and
therefore would be assigned 0 ERUs.
The Abalone Cove Beach property flow rate has been calculated based on the future improvements
to the beach. These future improvements consist of 7 toilet facilities and 2 showers. The flow rates
for these facilities are based on information provided by the City of Los Angeles Bureau of
Sanitation, and are shown below in Table 2.
Table 2 provides a summary of the user categories in the Abalone Cove sewer service area, the
assigned flow rates, and the ERU calculation for each.
Table 2 — ERU Calculation Summary Table
Land Use Description
Flow GPD
ERU Calc.
Single Family Home
260 / home
1.00 / home
Church
50 / 1000 bldq sf
0.19 / 1000 bldq sf
School/Nursery
200 / 1000 bldg sf
0.77 / 1000 bldg sf
Beach Toilet
120 / toilet
0.46 /toilet
Beach Shower
85 / shower
0.33 / shower
Vacant
0
0
Sewer System Components
The Abalone Cove sewer system is comprised of three types of components or subsystems:
♦ a gravity subsystem,
♦ a force main subsystem, and
♦ a low-pressure subsystem.
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These different and integrated subsystems collect flows from the sewer service area and ultimately
convey it to the LACSD outfall. Flows generated by each parcel are conveyed through one or more
of these subsystems.
Each of these subsystems requires different levels of operation and maintenance and, therefore,
have different costs associated with them. Parcels that contribute flow to a subsystem will be
charged for the operation and maintenance of that subsystem. Because the entire Abalone Cove
sewer system flows into the Palos Verdes Drive Pump Station and the 6 -inch force main and gravity
system between the pump station and the LACSD outfall, all users of the system will be charged for
the operation and maintenance of these facilities.
♦ Gravity Subsystem. Gravity systems are the most basic of sewer systems and require minimal
routine maintenance. Parcels connected to the Gravity Subsystem would be responsible for
sharing the costs associated with maintenance of the gravity system. All parcels within the
service area contribute to this subsystem, as sewage flows contributed by each parcel are
eventually discharged into the gravity subsystem.
♦ Force Main Subsystem. Force main subsystems include pump station and pressurized pipes in
addition to gravity lines. Parcels connected to the Force Main Subsystem would be responsible
for sharing the additional costs associated with the operation and maintenance of those
components. The pump stations for these lines are located at Thyme Place, Sweetby East and
Sweetby at Altimira Canyon.
♦ Low Pressure Subsystem. Low pressure subsystems include grinder pumps at each user
connection to the system as well as low pressure pipes. Parcels connected to the Low Pressure
Subsystem would be responsible for sharing the associated operation and maintenance costs of
those components.
A few parcels that are connected to the gravity subsystem or the force main subsystem require
the use of a grinder pump to get their flow into the system. These parcels share in the cost of
grinder pump maintenance and are considered to be a part of the low pressure subsystem.
Rate Zones
A system of zones was developed to identify the specific combination of subsystems used by each
contributing parcel. These zones are as follows:
Zone A - Gravity subsystem only
Zone B - Gravity & Force Main subsystems
Zone C - Gravity & Low Pressure subsystems
Zone D - Gravity & Force Main & Low Pressure subsystems
Inventory of Parcels
Table 3 and Table 4, on the following page, were compiled from information obtained from the Los
Angeles County Assessor's Roll, Assessor's Parcel Maps, and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Table 3 - Land Use Inventory
Land use Description
Parcels
Bldg sf
ERUs
Single Family Home
109
37.82
122.00
Church
1
6,144.00
1.17
School/Nursery
1
2,301.00
1.77
Beach with 2 showers & 7 toilets
1
Low Pressure $89,000
3.88
Vacant
68
X
0.00
Total: 180 8,445.00 128.82
Table 4 - ERU Distribution by Rate Zone and Subsystem
Zone ERU's
A
29.00
B
35.00
C
37.82
D
27.00
Total: 128.82
Subsystem ERU's
Gravity
128.82
Force Main
62.00
Low Pressure
64.82
Table 5 provides a summary of the annual Sewer User Fee rates for each of the Rate Zones
Table 5 - Summary of Annual Fee Rates per ERU
Subsystem & Budget
Zone
A
Zone
B
Zone
C
Zone
D
Fee Rate
$/ERU
Gravity + Admin. $71,400
X
X
X
X
$554.26
Force Main $73,800
X
X
$1,190.32
Low Pressure $89,000
X
X
$1,373.03
Total 2016-17 User Fee
without contribution ($ / ERU
$554.26
$1,744.58
$1,927.29
$3,117.62
Contribution ($ / ERU)
($388.13)
($1,075.71)
($1,701.79)
($2,389.39)
Total 2016-17 User Fee ($ / ERU)
$166.13
$668.87
$225.50
$728.23
Total 2015-16 User Fee ($ / ERU)
$165.73
$667.27
$224.96
$726.49
Total 2014-15 User Fee ($ / ERU)
$165.56
$660.60
$224.74
$725.76
Total 2013-14 User Fee ($ / ERU)
$163.92
$660.00
$222.51
$718.57
Total 2012-13 User Fee ($ / ERU)
$161.82
$491.76
$219.65
$709.35
Table 6 provides the annual fee rates for FY 2016-17 and shows the calculated maximum rates. The
maximum rates, which may be levied for each ERU, shall be increased automatically by the annual
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increase in Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI) for the Los Angeles, Riverside,
Orange County Areas, not to exceed seven percent (7%).
Table 6 - Summary of Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee Rates
Zone
FY 2015-16
Max. Rates
FY 2016-17
Max. Rates
FY 2016-17
Actual Rates
A
$165.73
/ ERU
$166.13
/ ERU
$166.13
/ ERU
B
$667.27
/ ERU
$668.87
/ ERU
$668.87
/ ERU
C
$224.96
1
/ ERU
$225.50
/ ERU
$225.50
/ ERU
D
$726.49
/ ERU
$728.23
/ ERU
$728.23
/ ERU
CPI Increase= 0.24%
Table 7 - Sample Calculations
Land Use
Rate Zone A
Rate Zone B
Rate Zone C
Rate Zone D
FY 2016-17 Rate:
$166.13 / ERU
$668.87 / ERU
$225.50 / ERU
$728.23 / ERU
Residential
$166.13 / Dwelling
$668.87 / Dwelling
$225.50 / Dwelling
$728.23 / Dwelling
Church
$31.56 / 1000 bldg sf
$127.09 / 1000 bldg sf
$42.85 / 1000 bldg sf
$138.36 / 1000 bldg sf
School/Nursery
$127.92 / 1000 bldg sf
$515.03 / 1000 bldg sf
$173.64 / 1000 bldg sf
$560.74 / 1000 bldg sf
Beach with 2
showers & 7 toilets
n/a
n/a
$874.94 /parcel
n/a
Vacant
$0.00 / Lot
$0.00 / Lot
$0.00 / Lot
$0.00 / Lot
The Preliminary Sewer Fee Roll, which is a listing of each parcel within this sewer fee area and its
proposed sewer fee for FY 2016-17, is provided in the Appendix.
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Appendix
Preliminary Sewer Fee Roll
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Preliminary Sewer Fee Roll
Parcel Map Rate Land Bldg FY 2016-17 Parcel Map Rate Land Bldg FY 2016-17
Number Ref Zone Use Sq Ft ERU Pro . Fee Number Ref Zone Use Sq Ft ERU Pro . Fee
7572009023 1 A SFR 1 $166.13 7572011023 50 D VAC 0 $0.00
7572009022 2 A VAC 0 $0.00 7572011022 51 D SFR 1 $728.23
7572009021 3 A SFR 1 $166.13 7572011019 52 D SFR 1 $728.23
7572009020 4 A SFR 1 $166.13 7572011018 53 D VAC 0 $0.00
7572009019 5 A SFR 1 $166.13 7572011015 54 D VAC 0 $0.00
7572009018 6 A VAC 0 $0.00 7572011014 55 D SFR 1 $728.23
7572009015
9
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572011007
58
D
VAC
0
$0.00
7572009005
7572009014
10
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572011006
59
D
SFR
1
$728.23
20
7572009013
11
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572002018
60
B
SFR
1
$668.87
A
7572009012
12
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572002019
61
B
SFR
1
$668.87
VAC
7572009011
13
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572002017
62
B
SFR
1
$668.87
0
7572009010
14
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572017034
63
C
SFR
1
$225.50
$166.13
7572009009
15
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572011005
64
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572009006
18
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572011012
67
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572009005
19
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572011013
68
B
VAC
0
$0.00
7572010027
20
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572011016
69
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010014
21
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572011017
70
B
VAC
0
$0.00
7572010013
22
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572011020
71
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010012
23
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572011021
72
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010011
24
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572011024
73
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010016
27
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572011029
76
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010017
28
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572011030
77
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010018
29
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572011031
78
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010019
30
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572013001
79
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010026
31
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572013004
80
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010025
32
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572013005
81
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572010024
33
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572013006
82
B
VAC
0
$0.00
7572010021
36
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572013015
85
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572013008 94 A VAC
7572010020
37
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572013007 95 A VAC
7572013017
86
B
VAC
0
$0.00
7572013003 96 A VAC
7572010009
38
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572013002 97 A SFR
7572013018
87
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572002021
39
D
SFR
14
$10,195.22
VAC = Vacant
7572013019
88
B
SFR
1
$668.87
SCH = School
7572002030
40
B
SFR
1
$668.87
BCH = Beach
7572013014
89
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572002027
41
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572013013
90
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572002025
45
B SFR
1
$668.87
7572013009 93 A VAC
0 $0.00
7572002026
46
B SFR
1
$668.87
7572013008 94 A VAC
0 $0.00
7572002020
47
B VAC
0
$0.00
7572013007 95 A VAC
0 $0.00
7572011027
48
B SFR
1
$668.87
7572013003 96 A VAC
0 $0.00
7572011026
49
B SFR
1
$668.87
7572013002 97 A SFR
1 $166.13
LANDUSE LEGEND
RATE ZONE LEGEND
SFR = Residential
A - Gravity only
VAC = Vacant
B - Gravity + Force Main
SCH = School
C - Gravity + Low Pressure (grinder pumps)
BCH = Beach
D - Gravity + Force Main + Low Pressure (grinder pumps)
CCH = Church
EXE = Exempt (property not connected to sewer)
Harris & Associates
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes June 30, 2016
Annual Report - Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee - FY 2016-17 Page 10
Parcel
Number
Map
Ref
Rate
Zone
Land Bldg
Use Sq Ft
ERU
FY 2016-17
Pro . Fee
Parcel
Number
Map
Ref
Rate
Zone
Land Bldg
Use Sq Ft
ERU
FY 2016-17
Pro . Fee
7572014012
98
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572017009
148
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572014013
99
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572017010
149
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572014014
100
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572017011
150
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572014015
101
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572017014
151
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572014016
102
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572017015
152
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572014017
103
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572017016
153
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572014018
104
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572017013
154
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572014019
105
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572017028
155
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572014020
106
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572017029
156
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572014021
107
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572015010
157
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572014022
108
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572015011
158
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572016013
121
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572012023
171
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572016012
122
B
SFR
1
$668.87
7572012022
172
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572016010
123
B
VAC
0
$0.00
7572012021
173
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572016022
124
D
VAC
0
$0.00
7572012020
174
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572016014
125
B
VAC
0
$0.00
7572012019
175
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572016021
126
D
SFR
1
$728.23
7572012018
176
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572016015
127
D
SFR
1
$728.23
7572012017
177
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572016016
128
D
SFR
1
$728.23
7572012016
178
A
SFR
1
$166.13
7572016017
129
D
SFR
1
$728.23
7572016023
179
D
SFR
1
$728.23
7572016018
130
D
SFR
1
$728.23
7572016024
180
D
VAC
0
$0.00
7572016001
131
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572001004
181
A
VAC
0
$0.00
7572016002
132
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572017018
182 D SFR 1 $728.23
7572016003
133
C
SFR
1
$225.50
128.82 $56,418.85
7572016004
134
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572016005
135
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572016006
136
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572016007
137
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572016008
138
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572016009
139
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572016020
140
D
VAC
0
$0.00
7572017001
141
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572017002
142
C
EXE
0
$0.00
7572017003
143
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572017004
144
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572017005
145
C
VAC
0
$0.00
7572017006
146
C
SFR
1
$225.50
7572017007
147
C
SFR
1
$225.50
LANDUSE LEGEND
RATE ZONE
LEGEND
SFR = Residential
A - Gravity only
VAC = Vacant
B - Gravity +
Force Main
SCH = School
C - Gravity +
Low Pressure (grinder pumps)
BCH = Beach
D - Gravity +
Force Main + Low Pressure (grinder pumps)
CCH = Church
EXE = Exempt (property not connected to sewer)
Harris & Associates
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Attachment 6
Resolution No. 2016-
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES APPROVING A REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SERVICE
CHARGE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.06 OF THE RANCHO
PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH
CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17, AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE
COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY FINDS,
DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council finds:
A. Pursuant to Chapter 13.06 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code and Ordinance No. 367U (the "Ordinance"), the City levies an annual sewer
service charge (the "Charge") on each parcel of real property in the Abalone Cove
Landslide Abatement District that is connected to the sanitary sewer system. The
Charge is levied to finance the costs of on-going operation and maintenance of sewer
facilities and services ("Sewer Services").
B. As authorized by Section 5473 of the California Health and Safety
Code, the Charge is collected for each fiscal year on the County of Los Angeles tax roll
in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and
not separately from, the general taxes of the City.
C. A written report (the "Report") has been filed with the City Clerk,
containing a description of each parcel of real property receiving Sewer Services and
the amount of the Charge for each such parcel for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (commencing
July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017), computed in conformity with the Ordinance.
Such Report is on file in the office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by
reference.
D. The Report provides that the Charge for Fiscal Year 2016-17 be
increased from the Charge for the prior Fiscal Year; but the charge does not exceed the
maximum amount authorized pursuant to the Ordinance.
E. The City Clerk caused notice of a hearing on the Report to be
published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News on June 30, 2016, and July 7, 2016.
F. The City Council held a public hearing on the Report on July 19,
2016. At such hearing, the City Council heard and considered all objections and
protests, if any, to the Report and all testimony regarding the proposed levy of the
Charge for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
Section 2. The City Council hereby overrules any and all objections to the
Report; determines that no majority protest against the Report, determined in
accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 5473.2, exists; approves and finally
adopts the Report as filed; determines that the Charge for Fiscal Year 2016-17 against
each parcel described in the Report shall be as described in the Report; and orders that
the Charge shall be collected for Fiscal Year 2016-17 on the County of Los Angeles tax
roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with
and not separately from, the general taxes of the City.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to file a copy of the Report, with a
statement endorsed on the Report over the City Clerk's signature that the Report has
been approved and finally adopted, with the City Treasurer on or before August 10,
2016, pursuant to Section 5 of the Ordinance.
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to file a copy of the Report, with a
statement endorsed on the Report over the City Clerk's signature that the Report has
been approved and finally adopted, with the County Auditor of the County of Los
Angeles on or before August 10, 2016, pursuant to Section 6 of the Ordinance.
Section 5. The City Clerk is authorized to take such other action as is required
to implement this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2016.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, CARLA MORREALE, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify
that the above Resolution No. 2016- was duly and regularly passed and adopted
by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on July 19, 2016.
City Clerk
Resolution No. 2016-
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Attachment C
Operation & Maintenance,
City Contribution & Total Charge
C-1
Attachment C
Operation & Maintenance, City Contribution & Total Charge
C-2
FY01 /02 &
FY13/14
FY14/15
FY15/16
FY16/17
FY02/03
FY03/04
FY04/05
FY05/06
FY06/07
FY07/08
FY08/09
FY09/10
FY10/11
FY 11/12
Operation &
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Operation &
$60,070
$96,380
$104,580
$137,780
$234,200
Maintenance
$56,595
$52,221
$52,221
$52,221
$52,221
$53,421
$57,348
$56,888
$82,487
$62,231
City
$10,700
$40,050
$47,686
$80,829
$177,781
Contribution
$35,000
$17,500
$10,535
$10,000
$8,414
$8,699
$11,160
$10,700
$32,149
$8,190
Total Charge
$21,595
$34,721
$41,686
$42,699
$43,807
$44,722
$46,188
$46,188
$50,338
$54,041
C-2
FY12/13
FY13/14
FY14/15
FY15/16
FY16/17
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Proposed
Operation &
Maintenance
$60,070
$96,380
$104,580
$137,780
$234,200
City
Contribution
$10,700
$40,050
$47,686
$80,829
$177,781
Total Charge
$49,370
$56,330
$56,894
$56,591
$56,419
C-2
Attachment D
Parcel Charges by Zone
D-1
Attachment D
The proposed Charge varies by zone. The system of zones was developed to identify the specific combination of subsystems used by
each contributing parcel. The zones with the highest charges, Zones B and D, are the zones with the highest per parcel cost for
maintenance. For the ACLAD Sewer System, the in -street pump stations historically have the highest per parcel costs to maintain and
therefore these properties have had the highest charges and subsidies. Previous projects which retrofitted two single phase lift station
pumps with three phase pumps and the associated electrical control system reduced the cost of operating Zone D. However two lift
stations still operate with single phase pumps and the maintenance estimate for this Zone D still reflects anticipated maintenance. This
year Zone C, which includes the low pressure systems, is anticipated to have high maintenance costs until all the pumps have been
fully purchased and replaced. The low pressure pumps are reaching the end of their useful life and need replacing. Following
replacement of pumps, Public Works anticipates putting in place a low pressure pump program to help lower the cost of repairing and
replacing the low pressure pumps which should result in a cost savings over previous years. The cost of other maintenance associated
with the low pressure systems is expected to remain constant over the next year; however the condition of the low pressure galvanized
piping is currently being evaluated. The results of the evaluation will reveal whether the galvanized piping will require replacement,
resulting in a need for a higher subsidy for this Zone.
Parcel Charges by Zone:
D-2
FY 01/02
FY 02/03
Actual
FY 03/04
Actual
FY 04/05
Actual
FY 05/06
Actual
FY 06/07
Actual
FY 07/08
Actual
FY 08/09
Actual
FY 09/10
Actual
FY 10/11
Actual
FY 11/12
Actual
Subsidy
($35,000)
($17,500)
($10,540)
($9,522)
($8,414)
($8,699)
($11,160)
($10,700)
($32,149)
($8,190)
Zone A
$ 119.07
$ 127.13
$ 129.46
$ 134.64
$ 140.97
$ 146.33
$ 151.16
$ 151.16
$ 154.03
$ 158.65
Zone B
$ 209.15
$ 372.84
$ 454.20
$ 454.21
$ 454.21
$ 454.21
$ 461.35
$ 461.35
$ 561.01
$ 638.75
Zone C
$ 129.71
$ 172.57
$ 175.73
$ 182.76
$ 191.35
$ 198.62
$ 205.17
$ 205.17
$ 209.07
$ 215.34
Zone D
$ 219.79
$ 418.28
$ 567.50
$ 590.20
$ 617.94
$ 631.62
$ 662.59
$ 662.59
$ 675.18
$ 695.44
D-2
FY 12/13
Actual
FY 13/14
Actual
FY 14/15
Actual
FY 15/16
Actual
FY 16/17
Proposed
Subsidy
($10,700)
($40,050)
($60,386)
($47,686)
($177,112)
Zone A
$ 161.82
$ 163.92
$ 165.56
$165.73
$166.13
Zone B
$ 491.76
$ 660.00
$ 666.60
$667.27
$668.87
Zone C
$ 219.65
$ 222.51
$ 224.74
$224.96
$225.50
Zone D
$ 709.35
$ 718.57
$ 725.76
$726.49
$728.23
D-2
Attachment E
ACLAD Sewer System Work Plan
E-1
ACLAD Sewer System Work Plan 2016/17
During FY 2016/17 the following maintenance work is anticipated to the ACLAD Sewer System:
Lift Station pump replacement, maintenance and repairs,
Grinder pump maintenance and repairs,
Purchasing and installing new grinder pumps,
Sewer Mainline cleaning and television inspection,
Manhole root removal, inspection and lining (as needed),
Low Pressure flexible line replacement,
Galvanized low pressure line replacement.
Attachment E
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