HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 06242019A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday,June 24,2019 ~7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach,California
THOMAS MOORE
MAYOR
Second District
SCHELLY SUSTARSIC
MAYOR PRO TEM
Fourth District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
MIKE VARIPAPA
COUNCIL MEMBER
Third District
SANDRA MASSA-LAVITT
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fifth District
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA &WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council this is the time to notify the public of any
changes to the agenda and /or rearrange the order of the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS /RECOGNITIONS
•Run Seal Beach Grant Awards
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Council regarding any items within
the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.Pursuant to the Brown Act,the Council
cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by law.
Matters not on the agenda may,at the Council's discretion,be referred to the City Manager
and placed on a future agenda.
Those members of the public wishing to speak are asked to come forward to the
microphone and state their name for the record.All speakers will be limited to a period
of five (5)minutes.Speakers must address their comments only to the Mayor and entire
City Council,and not to any individual,member of the staff or audience.Any documents
for review should be presented to the City Clerk for distribution.
Oral Communications
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Craig A.Steele,City Attorney
CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R.Ingram,City Manager
COUNCIL COMMENTS
General Council Member comments and reporting pursuant to AB 1234.
COUNCIL ITEMS –None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by a single
motion with the exception of items removed by Council Members.
A.Approval of City Council Minutes -That the City Council approve the minutes
of the Special City Council Budget Workshop –Capital Improvement Projects
(CIP)held on June 5,2019.
B.Approval of City Council Minutes -That the City Council approve the minutes
of the Regular City Council meeting held on June 10,2019.
C.Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2019)–June 24,2019 -Ratification
D.Monthly Investment Report –May 31,2019 -Receive and file.
E.Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for FY 2015-2016 Homeland
Security Grant Program (“HSGP”)Purposes -That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6925,approving the Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for FY
2016 Homeland Security Grant Purposes;and that the City Manager authorize to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Seal Beach any actions necessary
for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the
Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of
California,and the County of Orange.
F.Datto Cloud Service Support -That the City Council adopt Resolution 6926
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement
with Synoptek Services for Datto Cloud Service Support.
G.Notice of Completion for 2018 Annual Concrete Repair Program Project
CIP ST1802 -It is requested that the City Council adopt Resolution 6927:1.
Accepting the 2018 Annual Concrete Repair Program Project CIP ST1802 by
Golden State Constructors,Inc.in the amount of $38,093.50;and 2.Directing
the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion”with the Orange County Clerk-
Recorder within fifteen (15)days from the date of acceptance and to release
retention in 35 days.
H.Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County for Water Loss
Control Shared Services Participation -That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6928 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC)for water loss control
shared services participation.
I.Extension of Agreement for Interim Police Chief -That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6931 approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Joe
Miller to continue to perform the services of Interim Chief of Police for a limited
additional time.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
J.Adopt the Operating Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
(CIP);Approve the CIP Budget for FY 2019-2020;Set the Appropriations
Limit for Fiscal Year 2019-2020;and Authorize Appropriations by Fund
-Resolution 6929 adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget and
5-Year Capital Improvement Program;approving the Capital Improvement
Program budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020;setting the Appropriations Limit for
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and authorizing appropriations by fund.
K.Adopt the Amended and Restated FY 2019-2020 Cost Recovery Schedule
-That the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution 6930
establishing new fees and charges for goods,services,and facilities provided by
the City and amending and restating the FY 2019-2020 Cost Recovery Schedule.
UNFINISHED /CONTINUED BUSINESS –None
NEW BUSINESS
L.Cannabidiol (CBD)Based Businesses -Discussion Item
M.Study Session -On-Call Professional and Maintenance Services
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday,July 22,2019 at 5:30 p.m.to meet in closed
session,if deemed necessary.
Agenda Item: A
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 24, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
SUBJECT:Approval of City Council Minutes
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council Budget
Workshop – Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) held on June 5, 2019.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
This section does not apply to this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
No legal analysis is required for this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council Budget
Workshop – Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) held on June 5, 2019.
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SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Gloria D. Harper Jill R. Ingram
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Minutes Budget Workshop – CIP 06052019
Seal Beach, California
June 5, 2019
The City Council met in a Special City Council Budget Workshop – Capital Improvement
Projects (CIP) at 5:33 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Council Member Massa-
Lavitt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Moore
Council Members: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic
Absent: Varipapa
City Staff: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Chief Joe Miller, Seal Beach Police Department
Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety/Lifeguard
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Steve Myrter, P.E., Director of Public Works
Steven Fowler, Interim Director of Community Development
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Moore opened public comments. Speakers: Jerry Moreland, Joyce Ross-
Parque, Dana Engstrom, Robert Goldberg, Bruce Bennett and Carla Watson. Mayor
Moore closed public comments.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Jill Ingram called on Public Works Director Steve Myrter to provide a
presentation.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Director of Public Works Steve Myrter provided the 2019-2020 Capital Improvement
Project (CIP) Budget PowerPoint presentation and answered questions.
Council Members asked questions, offered comments, discussed and received
clarification regarding the Capital Improvement Program, Capital Project Timeline,
Accomplishments and current Capital Projects during the presentation.
City Manager Ingram informed Council that staff is scheduled to meet with the Navy
Base in the next few weeks regarding the community pool.
Director of Finance/City Treasurer Beatley offered comments regarding the Sunset
Aquatic Park/Marina.
Council Members asked questions, offered comments, discussed and received
clarification regarding Fleet Replacement, Fleet Mechanic position, and Fleet
Management Plan.
Director of Finance/City Treasurer Beatley summarized the following: Overview &
Goals; General Fund Summary FY 2019/2020 Draft Budget, Revenue Projections,
Expenditure Estimates, Fund Balance & Reserves, Council Comments/Questions.
Council Members asked questions, offered comments, discussed and received
clarification regarding the General Fund Summary FY 2019/2020 Draft Budget.
Mayor Moore moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt to request staff to spend
in line with his proposal.
AYES: None
NOES: None
ABSENT: Varipapa
ABSTAIN: Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt, Kalmick
Motion failed
Mayor Moore called a Special Meeting of the City Council - Budget Workshop to be held
on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
City Manager Jill Ingram reassured Council that the budget presented is prudent and
necessary in order to continue to provide effective operation and customer service to
the community. She reminded Council that the City has been able to maintain a high
quality of service for residents but at a high cost to the very lean staff and that the City
cannot continue to sustain at this rate without seeing a decrease in the level of services.
Mayor Moore requested staff to provide the inflators used in the 5-year Financial Model
presentation for review.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Moore opened public comments. Speakers: Joyce Ross-Parque, Robert
Goldberg, Jim Brady, Elizabeth Kane and Bruce Bennett. Mayor Moore closed public
comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to Monday, June 10, 2019 at 5:30
p.m. for a Special City Council Meeting – Budget Workshop.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Thomas Moore, Mayor
Attested:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Agenda Item: B
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 24, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
SUBJECT:Approval of City Council Minutes
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
held on June 10, 2019.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
This section does not apply.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
No legal analysis is required for this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held
on June 10, 2019.
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SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Gloria D. Harper Jill R. Ingram
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Minutes
Seal Beach, California
June 10, 2019
The City Council met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Moore observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the City
of Virginia Beach tragedy.
Council Member Varipapa led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Moore
Council Members: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic
Absent: None
City Staff: Craig Steele, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Chief Joe Miller, Seal Beach Police Department
Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety/Lifeguard Department
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Steve Myrter, P.E., Director of Public Works
Steven Fowler, Interim Director of Community Development
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
City Manager Jill Ingram requested that Item F be pulled from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt to approve
the agenda.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
City Clerk Gloria D. Harper read into the record that four (4) communications were
received after the posting of the agenda regarding various agenda items that were
distributed to City Council and made available to the public.
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
There were no Presentations/Recognitions items.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: Robert Goldberg, Jim Brady,
Joyce Ross-Parque and Jerry Moreland. Mayor Moore closed oral communications.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Steele had no comments.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram had no comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Massa-Lavitt reported that she has two (2) mosquito traps in her
personal garden and will report whether she was successful with trapping mosquitos
carrying the West Nile virus. She also reported that she attended the Orange County
Sanitation District (OCSD) Board Meeting and reminded everyone that the OCSD
facility on Seal Beach Boulevard & Westminster Boulevard will be undergoing
renovations early next year and indicated the possibility of an increase in odors during
construction.
Council Member Varipapa reported that he attended the Public Safety Awards Breakfast
on May 23, 2019. He commended Chief Joe Miller and staff on the great job of hosting
such an important event. He offered additional comments on how the awards breakfast
highlighted staff’s great work and recognized the cohesiveness of the entire Public
Safety Teams.
Council Member Kalmick reported that he attended a conference for newly elected
Councilmembers hosted by the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA).
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic reported that she attended the Police Open House on June 1,
2019. She thanked and commended Chief Joe Miller for hosting the well-attended
event. She offered remarks about Measure BB regarding what she approved and the
discussions related to the Measure. She read the entire Measure into the record that
appeared on the ballot and approved by the voters. She thanked the Measure BB
Committee for all of their support and hard work in assisting to get the measure
approved.
Mayor Moore reported that he attended the Police Open House on June 1, 2019. He
thanked Tim Kelsey and staff for the summer kick-off event in College Park East. He
requested that time be set aside at the next Strategic Planning workshop to discuss the
possibility of conducting meetings early in the budget process that would include
members of the public as well as a formation of an Ad Hoc Budget Committee to include
two (2) Councilmembers to meet during the process.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar except for Item F.
A. Approval of City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes
of the Regular City Council meeting held on May 28, 2019.
B. Approval of City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes
of the Special City Council Budget Workshop – General Fund held on
May 29, 2019.
C. Demands on City Treasury – (Fiscal Year 2019) – June 10, 2019 – Ratification
D. City of Seal Beach Strategic Plan – That the City Council receive and file the City
of Seal Beach Six-Month Strategic Objectives update..
E. FY 2016/17/19 Local Street Paving Project CIP ST1602/1702/1902 – Award
Construction Contract – That the City Council adopt Resolution 6921:
1. Approving the plans and specifications for the FY 2016/17/19 Local Street
Paving Project CIP ST1602/17/2/1902; 2. Awarding and authorizing the City
Manager to execute a construction contract to Sialic Contractors Corporation
DBA Shawnan, in the amount of $491,350; 3. Authorizing the City Manager to
approve contract changes in a not-to-exceed amount of $49,135; and,
4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve payments for inspection and testing
services in a not-to-exceed amount of $35,515.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Ingram introduced Public Works Deputy Director/City Engineer Iris
Lee, who gave a brief PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
F. Approve Submittal of FY 2019/20 Measure M2 Eligibility Package and its
Components - That the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution 6922 Concerning the
Status and Update of the Circulation Element and Mitigation Fee Program for the
City of Seal Beach; 2. Adopt the 7-year Measure M2 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019/20 through 2025/26; and, 3. Direct the City
Engineer to file the adopted Resolution, CIP and all other the Measure M2
eligibility documents with OCTA in compliance with the requirements of OCTA.
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to approve
the recommended actions.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING
City Manager Ingram introduced Director of Finance/City Treasurer Victoria
Beatley, who gave a brief report and responded to questions.
G. Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 – That the City Council
adopt Resolution 6923 confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying
assessments for the Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1
(District) for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
Mayor Moore opened the Public Hearing. Speaker: Robert Goldberg.
Mayor Moore closed the Public Hearing.
Willdan Financial Services Project Manager Tony Thrasher responded to questions
from the Council regarding reducing the City’s general fund contribution.
City Attorney Steele clarified that the $189,000 is established by the maximum rate of
the assessment that was approved prior to Proposition 218; and that the rate cannot be
changed but would fluctuate year- to-year.
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the
recommended actions to adopt Resolution 6923.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
City Manager Ingram introduced Interim Director of Community Development
Steve Fowler, who gave a brief PowerPoint presentation and responded to
questions.
H. Ordinance to Amend Table 5-1 of the Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
Specific Plan adding Animal Services as a Conditional Use to the Land Use
Table; and Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-2) to Allow the
Operation of an Animal Hospital - That the City Council take the following
actions: Approve Ordinance 1679 amending Table 5-1 adding animal services as
a use subject to a Conditional Use Permit in Planning Area 4 of the Boeing
Integrated Defense Systems Specific Plan; and, 2. Approve Resolution 6924
approving Conditional Use Permit CUP 19-2 to allow the operation of an animal
hospital with veterinary services within an existing commercial shopping center at
2365 Seal Beach Boulevard Suite #104 & #105.
Mayor Moore opened the Public Hearing. Speakers: Scott Levitt and Dr. Stefan
Korzeniowski. Mayor Moore closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Varipapa moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic, to approve the
recommended actions to approve Ordinance 1679 and Resolution 6924.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
City Attorney Steele read the entire title of Ordinance 1679 into the record.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished/Continued Business items.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business items.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:02 p.m. in memory of Les Shobe
to Monday, June 24, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
______________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved: ___________________________
Thomas Moore, Mayor
Attested: ______________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Agenda Item: E
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 24, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Joe Miller, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for FY 2015-2016
Homeland Security Grant Program (“HSGP”) Purposes
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The proposed City Council action will adopt Resolution 6925 allowing the City of
Seal Beach to enter into an Agreement to Transfer Equipment, Technology or
Services to enhance county wide emergency preparedness. The City Manager will
be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Seal Beach, any actions
necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the
Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California
and the County of Orange (“County”).
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
The Federal Homeland Security Appropriations Act provides funding to address
the needs of high risk urban areas through planning, equipment/services, training,
and exercises through the Homeland Security Grant Program (“HSGP”). The City
of Seal Beach is located in the County and the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area,
and is eligible to receive financial assistance in the form of funds, equipment,
technology and services, through Homeland Security sub-grants from the County.
The City must enter into agreement with the County to facilitate the transfer of
Homeland Security Grant funds. The City Manager needs to be designated by
resolution to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Seal Beach to obtain
grant funds through the Homeland Security Grant Program. The Department of
Homeland Security is funding efforts nationally to combat terrorism and respond
to emergencies and hazards. In order to receive the funds, entities must cooperate
with the grant requirements and have a designated signer of record. This
agreement allows the City to receive the funds and equipment as provided by the
grant.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6925, approving the Agreement to Transfer
Property or Funds for FY 2016 Homeland Security Grant Purposes; and that the
City Manager authorize and execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Seal
Beach any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial
assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted
through the State of California, and the County of Orange.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Joe Miller Jill R. Ingram
Joe Miller, Chief of Police Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 6925
B. Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for FY 2016 Homeland Security
Grant Program Purposes
RESOLUTION 6925
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OR PURCHASE
OF EQUIPMENT/SERVICES OR FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
TRAINING COSTS FOR FY 2016 HOMELAND SECURITY
GRANT PROGRAM BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
WHEREAS, the County of Orange, a political subdivision of the State of
California has applied for, received and accepted a grant from the State of
California, acting through its Office of Homeland Security, to enhance
countywide emergency preparedness.
WHEREAS, the terms of the grant require that the County of Orange use certain
grant funds to purchase equipment, technology, or services that will be
transferred to the City of Seal Beach to be used for grant purposes.
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange are desirous of
executing this Agreement as authorized by the City Council and the City
Manager.
THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute for and on
behalf of the City of Seal Beach, a public entity established under the laws of the
State of California, any actions necessary to obtain federal financial assistance
provided by the Federal Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted
through the State of California.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council, at a
regular meeting held on the 24th day of June, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
Thomas Moore, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of the Resolution on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 24th day of June, 2019.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER PROPERTY OR FUNDS
FOR 2015 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM PURPOSES
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this _____ day of _____________, 2019, which date is
enumerated for purposes of reference only, by and between the COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political
subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as “COUNTY”, and __the City of Seal
Beach__, a (municipal corporation/special district/not-for-profit corporation), hereinafter referred to as
“SUBGRANTEE.”
WHEREAS, COUNTY, acting through its Sheriff-Coroner Department in its capacity as the
lead agency for the Orange County Operational Area, has applied for, received and accepted a grant
from the State of California, acting through its California Office of Emergency Services, to enhance
county-wide emergency preparedness, hereinafter referred to as “the grant”, as set forth in the grant
documents that are attached hereto as Attachments A (FY 15 CA Supplement to the Federal Notice of
Funding Opportunity), B (FY 15 Homeland Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity),
and C (FY 15 Homeland Security Grant Assurances) and incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREAS, the terms of the grant require that COUNTY use certain grant funds to purchase
equipment, technology or services that will be transferred to SUBGRANTEE to be used for grant
purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. COUNTY shall transfer to SUBGRANTEE the equipment, technology or services as
specified in Attachment D hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference. If the grant requires
COUNTY to transfer to SUBGRANTEE equipment, technology or services that COUNTY has not yet
acquired, COUNTY shall transfer said equipment, technology or services to SUBGRANTEE as soon
after acquisition by COUNTY as is reasonably practicable.
2. If COUNTY transfers grant funds to SUBGRANTEE, SUBGRANTEE shall use said
grant funds only to acquire equipment, technology or services as set forth in Attachment B hereto and/or
to perform such other grant functions, if any, for which Attachments A, B and C permit SUBGRANTEE
to expend grant funds. SUBGRANTEE shall provide COUNTY with a budget breakdown signed by the
authorized agent.
3. Throughout its useful life, SUBGRANTEE shall use any equipment, technology or
services acquired with grant funds only for those purposes permitted under the terms of the grant, and
shall make it available for mutual aid response.
4. SUBGRANTEE shall exercise due care to preserve and safeguard equipment acquired
with grant funds from damage or destruction and shall provide regular maintenance and repairs for said
equipment as are necessary, in order to keep said equipment in continually good working order. Such
maintenance and servicing shall be the sole responsibility of the SUBGRANTEE, who shall pay for
material and labor costs for any maintenance and repair of the said equipment throughout the life of the
said equipment.
5. SUBGRANTEE shall assume all continuation costs of said equipment, technologies
and/or services to include but not limited to upgrades, licenses and renewals of said equipment,
technologies and/or services.
6. If equipment acquired with grant funds becomes obsolete or unusable, SUBGRANTEE
shall notify COUNTY of such condition. SUBGRANTEE shall transfer or dispose of grant-funded
equipment only in accordance with the instructions of COUNTY.
7. SUBGRANTEE agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless COUNTY and their
elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses
accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and any other person, firm or
corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials or supplies in connection with
SUBGRANTEE’s use of grant-funded equipment, technology or services and SUBGRANTEE’s
performance of this Agreement, including Attachments A, B and C hereto, and from any and all claims
and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm, or corporation who may be injured or damaged by
SUBGRANTEE in SUBGRANTEE’s use of grant-funded equipment, technology or services and
SUBGRANTEE’s performance of this Agreement, including Attachments A, B and C hereto.
8. By executing this Agreement, SUBGRANTEE agrees to comply with and be fully bound
by all applicable provisions of Attachments A, B and C hereto. SUBGRANTEE shall notify COUNTY
immediately upon discovery that it has not abided or no longer will abide by any applicable provision of
Attachments A, B and C hereto.
9. SUBGRANTEE and COUNTY shall be subject to examination and audit by the State
Auditor General with respect to this Agreement for a period of three years after final payment
hereunder.
10. No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in
writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or
agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.
11. SUBGRANTEE may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part without the express
written consent of COUNTY.
12. For a period of three years after final payment hereunder or until all claims related to this
Agreement are finally settled, whichever is later, SUBGRANTEE shall preserve and maintain all
documents, papers and records relevant to the work performed or property or equipment acquired in
accordance with this Agreement, including Attachments A, B and C hereto. For the same time period,
SUBGRANTEE shall make said documents, papers and records available to COUNTY and the agency
from which COUNTY received grant funds or their duly authorized representative(s), for examination,
copying, or mechanical reproduction on or off the premises of SUBGRANTEE, upon request during
usual working hours.
13. SUBGRANTEE shall provide to COUNTY all records and information requested by
COUNTY for inclusion in quarterly reports and such other reports or records as COUNTY may be
required to provide to the agency from which COUNTY received grant funds or other persons or
agencies.
14. COUNTY may terminate this Agreement and be relieved of the payment of any
consideration to SUBGRANTEE if a) SUBGRANTEE fails to perform any of the covenants contained
in this Agreement, including Attachments A, B and C hereto, at the time and in the manner herein
provided, or b) COUNTY loses funding under the grant. In the event of termination, COUNTY may
proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by COUNTY.
15. SUBGRANTEE and its agents and employees shall act in an independent capacity in the
performance of this Agreement, including Attachments A, B and C hereto, and shall not be considered
officers, agents or employees of COUNTY or of the agency from which COUNTY received grant funds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement in the County of Orange,
State of California.
DATED: __________________, 2019 COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By ___________________________________
Sheriff-Coroner
“COUNTY”
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
COUNTY COUNSEL
By _________________________________
Wendy Phillips
DATED: ____________, 2019
DATED: _____________________ SUBGRANTEE
By: ______________________________
City Manager, City of Seal Beach
ATTEST:
By__________________________________
City Clerk
DATED: ______________, 2019
Agenda Item: F
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 24, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:Datto Cloud Service Support
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6926 authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a professional services agreement with Synoptek Services for Datto Cloud
Service Support.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
Datto is a cloud-based backup and disaster recovery platform that is sold
exclusively to information technology service providers, like Synoptek (the City’s
IT provider) who have standardized backup and disaster recovery on Datto. Datto
is an upgrade from the outdated Backup Exec platform which was the City’s tape-
based solution. If there was a local disaster the server infrastructure can be
recreated in the secure Datto cloud. This could not happen with a tape-based
solution. Datto’s cloud platform will also improve business continuity and
redundancy and use image-based backup technology to take a complete picture
of the servers on the domain.
Datto Cloud Service Support will cover the management, warranty, backup service
support, and cloud storage at Datto data centers in the United States thereby
enhancing server, database and security as the data is encrypted during
transmission and at rest at the Datto data centers. The procurement of this type
of commodity can be obtained only from one vendor due to the configuration of the
City’s servers and cloud engineering support needs thus making it exempt from
the bid requirements of Chapter 3.20 of the City’s Municipal Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
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LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of Datto Service Support for 36 months is $72,851.40. The cost of this
service is included in the FY 2019-20 Budget, Account 001-020-44000.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6926 authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a professional services agreement with Synoptek Services for Datto Cloud
Service Support.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Patrick Gallegos Jill R. Ingram
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution
B. Professional Services Agreement
RESOLUTION 6926
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SYNOPTEK
SERVICES FOR DATTO CLOUD SERVICE SUPPORT
THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute for and on
behalf of the City of Seal Beach the professional services agreement between
Synoptek Services and the City of Seal Beach not to exceed the amount of
$72,851.40 to acquire backup and disaster platform support services; and,
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the allocation of no more than
$72,851.40 in account number 001-020-44000 for the purchase of Datto Cloud
Service Support.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 24th day of June, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
Thomas Moore, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Resolution 6926
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 6926 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 24th day of June, 2019.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Between
City of Seal Beach
211 8th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
&
Synoptek Services
19520 Jamboree Rd #110, Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 241-8600
This Professional Service Agreement (“the Agreement”) is made as of December 10,
2018 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Synoptek Servicers (“Consultant”) and the
City of Seal Beach (“City”), a California charter city, (collectively, “the Parties”).
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RECITALS
A. City desires certain professional services.
B. Consultant represents that it is qualified and able to provide City with such
services.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties’ performance of the
promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereto agree as
follows.
AGREEMENT
1.0 Scope of Services
1.1. Consultant shall provide those services (“Services”) set forth in the
attached Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated by this reference. To the extent
that there is any conflict between Exhibit A and this Agreement, this Agreement
shall control.
1.2. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in
accordance with the standard of care generally exercised by like professionals
under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City.
1.3. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall comply with all
applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law.
1.4. Consultant will not be compensated for any work performed not
specified in the Scope of Services unless the City authorizes such work in
advance and in writing. The City Manger may authorize extra work to fund
unforeseen conditions up to the amount approved at the time of award by the
City Council. Payment for additional work in excess of this amount requires prior
City Council authorization.
2.0 Term
This term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall
continue for a term of three years unless previously terminated as provided by
this Agreement.
3.0 Consultant’s Compensation
City will pay Consultant in accordance with the hourly rates shown on the fee
schedule set forth in Exhibit A for Services but in no event will the City pay more
than $72,851.40. Any additional work authorized by the City pursuant to Section
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1.4 will be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit
A.
4.0 Method of Payment
4.1. Consultant shall submit to City monthly invoices for all services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Such invoices shall be submitted within 15
days of the end of the month during which the services were rendered and shall
describe in detail the services rendered during the period, the days worked,
number of hours worked, the hourly rates charged, and the services performed
for each day in the period. City will pay Consultant within 30 days of receiving
Consultant’s invoice. City will not withhold any applicable federal or state payroll
and other required taxes, or other authorized deductions from payments made to
Consultant.
4.2. Upon 24-hour notice from City, Consultant shall allow City or City’s
agents or representatives to inspect at Consultant’s offices during reasonable
business hours all records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other
records maintained by Consultant in connection with this Agreement. City’s
rights under this Section 4.2 shall survive for two ye ars following the termination
of this Agreement.
5.0 Termination
5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, or by
Consultant based on reasonable cause, upon giving the other party written notice
thereof not less than 30 days prior to the date of termination.
5.2. This Agreement may be terminated by City upon 10 days’ notice to
Consultant if Consultant fails to provide satisfactory evidence of renewal or
replacement of comprehensive general liability insurance as required by this
Agreement at least 20 days before the expiration date of the previous policy.
6.0 Party Representatives
6.1. The City Manager is the City’s representative for purposes of this
Agreement.
6.2. Stefan Laube is the Consultant’s primary representative for
purposes of this Agreement.
7.0 Notices
7.1. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be
deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed 48 hours after deposit
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in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party
at the following addresses:
To City: City of Seal Beach
211 8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
Attn: City Manager
To Consultant: Synoptek
19520 Jamboree Rd #110
Irvine, CA 92612
Attn: Stefan Laube
7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual
notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
8.0 Independent Contractor
8.1. Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of
the City. All services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by
Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means,
methods, and details of performing the services. Any additional personnel
performing services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not
be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusi ve
direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other
amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of services
under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible
for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but
not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment
insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
8.2. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected
officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents
serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all
liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent ari sing
from Consultant’s personnel practices. City shall have the right to offset against
the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due
to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City
any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section.
9.0 Subcontractors
No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written
approval of the City. Consultant is fully responsible to City for the performance of
any and all subcontractors.
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10.0 Assignment
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement whether by
assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of City. Any purported
assignment without such consent shall be void and without effect.
11.0 Insurance
11.1. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it
has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that Consultant has secured all
insurance required under this Section. Consultant shall furnish City with original
certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this
Agreement on forms satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements
for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer
to bind coverage on its behalf, a nd shall be on forms provided by the City if
requested. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by
the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require
complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
11.2. Consultant shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the
duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance
of this Agreement. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best’s rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and
satisfactory to the City. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version
of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial
General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability:
Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code
1 (any auto); and, if required by the City, (3) Professional Liability. Consultant
shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $2,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage and if
Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate
limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this
Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury
and property damage; and (3) Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per
claim/aggregate.
11.3. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or
Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by the
City to state: (1) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled
except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt
requested, has been given to the City; (2) any failure to comply with reporting or
other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect
coverage provided to the City, its directors, officials, officers, (3) coverage shall
be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers,
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employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain
of coverage excess of the Consultant’s scheduled underlying coverage and that
any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s
insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it; (4) for general liability
insurance, that the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the services or
operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts
or equipment furnished in connection with such work; and (5) for automobile
liability, that the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the ownership,
operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased,
hired or borrowed by the Consultant or for which the Consultant is responsible.
11.4. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard
separation of insureds provisions and shall not contain any special limitations on
the scope of protection afforded to the City, its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers.
11.5. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be declared to and
approved by the City. Consultant guarantees that, at the option of the City,
either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured
retentions as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees,
agents, and volunteers; or (2) the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and
defense expenses.
12.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend
Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officials, officers,
employees, volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role
of city officials (collectively “Indemnitees”) free and harmless from any and all
claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or
injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any
manner arising out of or incident to any acts or omissions of Consultant, its
employees, or its agents in connection with the performance of this Agreement,
including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and
attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses, except for such loss or
damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. With
respect to any and all such aforesaid suits, actions, or other legal proceedings of
every kind that may be brought or instituted against Indemnitees, Consultant
shall defend Indemnitees, at Consultant’s own cost, expense, and risk, and shall
pay and satisfy any judgment, award, or decree that may be rendered against
Indemnitees. Consultant shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and co sts
incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity
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herein provided. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to
insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. All duties of Consultant
under this Section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
13.0 Equal Opportunity
Consultant affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer.
Consultant shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or
applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin,
handicap, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, or age. Such non -discrimination
includes, but is not limited to, all activities related to initial employment,
upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or
termination.
14.0 Labor Certification
By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions
of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be
insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self -insurance
in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
15.0 Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, or
agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both
parties.
16.0 Severability
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions of this Agreement shall not
void or affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement.
17.0 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and constr ued in accordance with the laws
of the State of California.
18.0 No Third Party Rights
No third party shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either party
as a result of this Agreement.
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19.0 Waiver
No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach,
whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege,
or service voluntarily given or performed by a party shall give the other party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
20.0 Prohibited Interests; Conflict of Interest
20.1. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or
which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services.
Consultant further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person
having any such interest shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall
avoid the appearance of having any interest, which would conflict in any manner
with the performance of the Services. Consultant shall not accept any
employment or representation during the term of this Agreement which is or may
likely make Consultant “financially interested” (as provided in California
Government Code §§1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any
matter in connection with which Consultant has been retained.
20.2. Consultant further warrants and maintains that it has not employed
or retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working
exclusively for Consultant, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Nor has
Consultant paid or agreed to pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide
employee working exclusively for Consultant, any fee, commission, gift,
percentage, or any other consideration contingent upon the execution of this
Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the
right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement without
further liability, or to deduct from any sums payable to Consultant hereunder the
full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift.
20.3. Consultant warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that
any officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, non -
contractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the
business of Consultant, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of
Consultant at any time during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall
immediately make a complete, written disclosure of such interest to City, even if
such interest would not be deemed a prohibited “conflict of interest” under
applicable laws as described in this subsection.
21.0 Attorneys’ Fees
If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal,
administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement,
the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from
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the losing party all of its attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in connect ion
therewith.
22.0 Exhibits
All exhibits referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the
Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In the event of any material discrepancy
between the terms of any exhibit so incorporated and the terms of this
Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
23.0 Corporate Authority
The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant warrants that he or
she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Party and that
by his or her execution, the Consultant is formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their respective authorized
representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first
above written.
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
By: _________________________
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Attest:
By: _________________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
By: _________________________
Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
CONSULTANT
By: _________________________
Name: Stefan Laube
Its: Client Technology Officer
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Exhibit A
Agenda Item: G
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 24, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Steve Myrter, P.E. , Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:Notice of Completion for 2018 Annual Concrete Repair
Program Project CIP ST1802
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6927
1. Accepting the 2018 Annual Concrete Repair Program Project CIP ST1802
by Golden State Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $38,093.50; and,
2. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Orange
County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance
and to release retention in 35 days.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
On June 25, 2018, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the
2018 Annual Concrete Repair Program CIP ST1802 and authorized the solicitation
for bids.
On August 13, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 6851, and awarded a
contract to Golden State Constructors, Inc. for the Project in the amount of
$39,113.00.
The Project consisted of repairs identified in the 2012 Update to the Citywide
Concrete Inspection Report, which involved repairing of sidewalk, driveways, curb
and gutter. During the course of construction, a few locations throughout the City
were found to be of lower priority. Those locations were removed from the list and
replaced with locations of a higher priority.
The Project has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The
Project was inspected and it meets all standards and requirements within the
Project specifications. It is requested that the City Council formally accept the
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Project and direct staff to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Clerk’s Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
This Project has complied with all the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically exempt under Section 15031 Class 1 of
the CEQA Guidelines.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed the resolution and approved as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The approved FY 2018-2019 Budget allocated $75,000 of Measure M2 Funds. The
table below presents the estimated breakdown of the Project cost:
Description Amount
Construction
Project
Advertisement
$38,093.50
$105.64
Estimated
Project Total
$38,199.14
The awarded contract amount with Golden State Constructors, Inc. was in the
amount of $39,113. The total cost is $38,093.50. Unspent funds will be returned to
the original source of funds.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6927:
1. Accepting the 2018 Annual Concrete Repair Program Project CIP ST1802
by Golden State Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $38,093.50; and
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2. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Orange
County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance
and to release retention in 35 days.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Steve Myrter Jill R. Ingram
Steve Myrter, P.E., Director of Public
Works
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 6927
B. Notice of Completion
RESOLUTION 6927
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF THE 2018 ANNUAL CONCRETE
REPAIR PROJECT CIP ST1802 AND DIRECTING THE FILING
OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT
THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City accepts the completion of the 2018 Annual Concrete
Repair Project CIP ST1802 (the “Project”) by Golden State Constructors, Inc. in
the amount of $38,093.50 for the work performed.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a “Notice of Completion” for
the Project with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days of the
date of this resolution and to release retention 35 days after the filing of the
Notice of Completion.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 24th day of June 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
Thomas Moore, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 6927 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 24th day of June 2019.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
Attn: City Clerk
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Space of above this line for Recorder’s use.
*** No Recording Fee Pursuant to Government Code Section 6103, 27383 ****
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice pursuant to Civil Code Section 9204, must be filed within 15 days after completion.
Notice is hereby given that:
1. The undersigned is owner or corporate officer of the owner of the interest or estate stated
below in the property hereinafter described:
2. The full name of the owner is: City of Seal Beach.
3. The address of the owner is: 211 – 8th Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740.
4. The nature of the interest or estate of the owner is: In Fee. The City of Seal Beach.
5. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter is described as substantially completed on
June 24, 2019. The work was 2018 Annual Concrete Repair Program. CIP No. ST1802.
6. The name of the contractor(s), if any, for such improvement was: Golden State Constructors,
Inc. The date of the Contract Award was June 25, 2018.
7. The property on which said work of improvement was completed in the City of Seal Beach,
County of Orange, State of California, and is described as follows: Various locations in Old
Town, Hill and Cove, College Park West Community Districts
Date: _______________
_________________________________________
Director of Public Works, P.E., City of Seal Beach
Signature of owner or corporate officer of owner
named in paragraph 2 or agent.
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: the Director of Public Works declarant of the foregoing notice of
completion; have read said notice of completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true
of my own knowledge.
I declare under penalty of perjury the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on _____________________, 2019, at Seal Beach, California.
(Date of Signature)
_________________________________________
Director of Public Works, City of Seal Beach
Agenda Item: H
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 24, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Steve Myrter, P.E, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County
for Water Loss Control Shared Services Participation
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6928 authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC)
for water loss control shared services participation.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
The Municipal Water District of Orange (MWDOC) provides wholesale imported
water to the City of Seal Beach and 27 other Member Agencies throughout Orange
County. Pooling together with the other local water agencies through MWDOC
has provided numerous advantages for all of its members. The agencies lobby
together for legislation and share in funding common services needed by all of the
agencies.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2011-12, MWDOC adopted a new business model in
which programs and services provided by MWDOC were split up into two programs
called core and choice. Core programs comprise the bulk of the services that
MWDOC provides and they are a benefit to all Member Agencies and are funded
by all Member Agencies. Some of the benefits include Metropolitan Water District
Board Membership, coordination with all MWDOC member agencies on new
legislation and required reports and submittals, and lobbying for grant funding.
Choice programs typically do not benefit all Member Agencies equally or
sometimes even at all. Member Agencies have the option as to whether they wish
to participate in certain MWDOC choice programs. Some of these programs have
included:
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• South Orange Coastal Ocean Desalination Project
• Poseidon Huntington Beach Ocean Desalination
• MWDOC’s School Program
• MWDOC’s Water Use Efficiency Programs
Turf Removal
Smart Timers
High Efficiency Toilets and Zero Water Urinals
High Efficiency Clothes Washers
The programs are managed and run by MWDOC staff. Each year, MWDOC will
develop a budget for these choice programs in collaboration with the Member
Agencies and only the Member Agencies that elect to participate will be charged
directly for these services.
Since Senate Bill 555 (SB555) was passed requiring water agencies to submit an
annual distribution system water balance to the Department of Water Resources
(DWR), MWDOC has taken a leadership role with preparation of all agencies’
distribution system water balance and auditing by utilizing a third party consulting
firm, Water Systems Optimization, Inc. Starting in Fiscal Year 2019-20, MWDOC
has made the necessary budgeting and staffing arrangements to bring most of
those services in-house and are offering those continued services to member
agencies through their choice program structure.
The City of Seal Beach has elected to participate in various choice programs since
the program’s inception in Fiscal Year 2011-2012. With water loss control services
being offered as a choice program, it is in the City’s best interests to participate in
this program as well.
The purpose of the Water Loss Control Shared Services Participation Agreement
(Agreement) is to provide a framework for which MWDOC will provide services to
the City of Seal Beach. Every year, Seal Beach will be able to select the tasks that
meet our yearly needs and will also be able to choose a low or high level of
technical assistance within each task. This approach allows for maximum flexibility
to customize the level of technical assistance that the City may need in a given
year while fitting those services within our budget.
The Agreement will become effective upon execution and shall terminate on June
30, 2024. The Agreement will automatically renew for an additional five years
unless amended by either party at any time. The Agreement additionally contains
a 30-day termination clause for either party.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
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LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Water Loss Control Shared
Services Participation Agreement as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City of Seal Beach funds all MWDOC programs through Water Operations
Account 017-900-45000. Funding levels are determined annually by MWDOC and
reviewed by Participating Agencies. Appropriate funding is then requested during
annual budget process. For Fiscal Year 2019/2020, staff is not requesting any
funding for this program. Funding from Fiscal Year 2018-19 has been deemed
sufficient to cover all costs related to water loss control services for next fiscal year
as well.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6928 authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC)
for water loss control shared services participation.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Steve Myrter Jill R. Ingram
Steve Myrter, P.E, Public Works
Director
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 6928
B. Water Loss Control Shared Services Agreement with MWDOC
C. Shared Services Business Plan (Exhibit B)
RESOLUTION 6928
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF
ORANCE COUNTY FOR WATER LOSS CONTROL SHARED
SERVICES PARTICIPATION
THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City of Seal Beach hereby approves the Water Loss Control
Shared Services Participation Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and
Municipal Water District of Orange County attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and
incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute
the Agreement.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 24th day of June 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members ___________________________
NOES: Council Members ____
ABSENT: Council Members _____
ABSTAIN: Council Members ____
Thomas Moore, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 6928 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on 24th day of June 2019.
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Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
WATER LOSS CONTROL SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Water Loss Control Shared Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and
entered into as of _______________, 2019, by and between the Municipal Water
District of Orange County (“MWDOC”) and City of Seal Beach (“Participating Agency”).
MWDOC and Participating Agency may be collectively referred to as “Parties” and
individually as a “Party.”
RECITALS
A. MWDOC offers its member agencies (“Member Agencies”) the benefits of certain
programs called choice services, which are services that MWDOC makes
available to Member Agencies that they may elect to participate in or not
(“Choice Services”).
B. If Member Agencies elect to receive certain Choice Services, they execute an
agreement with MWDOC that sets forth the terms and conditions for such Choice
Services.
C. Through these agreements MWDOC offers cost sharing and shared services
components that allow Member Agencies to obtain economies of scale and save
money on such Choice Services.
D. With input from its Member Agencies, MWDOC prepared a Water Loss Control
Shared Services Business Plan, which proposed five water loss control shared
services that would be provided to Member Agencies by MWDOC staff and, as
necessary and as determined by MWDOC, third party vendors/contractors
(“Contractor or Contractors”).
E. Participating Member Agencies may elect which of the shared services, if any,
they wish to receive from MWDOC by completing an initial election form with this
Agreement. The initial election form is attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement.
F. At the end of each year, the Participating Agency may change the shared
services that it elects to receive for the following year by completing an annual
election addendum to this Agreement.
G. Annual election addendums may also be used to tailor the types and amounts of
shared services that each participating Member Agency will receive, as well as
the costs.
H. The Parties desire to enter into this Agreement whereby MWDOC will provide the
water loss control shared services that the Participating Agency elects to receive
on the terms and conditions described in this Agreement.
TERMS
1. Scope of Services. MWDOC will provide to Participating Agency the water loss
control services that are identified in the initial election form attached as Exhibit A and,
unless otherwise provided in Exhibit A, that are consistent with the description in the
Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan attached as Exhibit B (“Services”).
The actual scheduling of Services shall be done only upon request of the Participating
Agency. The Parties agree that MWDOC may provide the Services by utilizing MWDOC
staff or Contractors as determined by MWDOC.
2. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2019 to
June 30, 2024. The term will automatically renew for another five years unless either of
the Parties terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 6.
3. Annual Election Addendums. Prior to July 1 of each year of the Agreement and
consistent with the requirements of this Section, Participating Agency may change the
shared services that it elects to receive for the following fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) by
completing an annual election addendum, which will replace and become a new Exhibit
A to this Agreement (“Election Addendum”). The Election Addendum with the elections
for the following fiscal year must be submitted to MWDOC prior to the end of the third
quarter of the previous fiscal year. The Election Addendum must be executed by the
Parties prior to the start of the next fiscal year for it to take effect. The Election
Addendum may contain terms that are different than those in th e initial election form,
including adjustments to the types of services and the addition of new shared s ervices
as they become available.
4. Pricing and Payment. Participating Agency shall pay MWDOC for the Services
performed pursuant to this Agreement in the unit cost amounts for each type of elected
shared service as set forth in Exhibit A. The unit cost amounts in Exhibit A may be
adjusted each year by MWDOC in MWDOC’s discretion. MWDOC will provide notice to
Participating Agency of any changes to the unit cost amounts for the next fiscal year by
March 1 of the previous fiscal year, and such adjusted costs shall be reflected in the
Election Addendum. With respect to Services that are provided by Contractors who are
under contract with MWDOC, MWDOC reserves the right to change the unit cost for
such Services if there is a change in unit cost by the Contractor, provided, however, that
MWDOC gives the Participating Agency no less than sixty (60) days notice of such
change, during which period the Participating Agency may elect to terminate such
Services from the Election Addendum . In addition, Participating Agency is not obligated
to request any Services and is only required to pay for Services performed by MWDOC
at the request of Participating Agency.
5. Billing Procedure and Payment. Within thirty (30) days of receiving the Exhibit A,
MWDOC shall invoice Participating Agency for the full unit cost of the Services that
have been chosen by the Participating Agency for the upcoming fiscal year.
Participating Agency shall pay MWDOC within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice.
In the event that there is a subsequent change in the scope of the Services that were
elected in Exhibit A, MWDOC will provide a revised invoice for such change and in the
event that the change results in a credit to the Participating Agency, then the
Participating Agency will have the option to apply the credit to the annual invoice for the
next fiscal year or to be issued a refund.
6. Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the other. In such an event, the Parties shall be responsible to each
other for any obligations that have already been incurred prior to the termination date.
7. Qualifications. MWDOC represents and warrants to Participating Agency that
MWDOC and its Contractors have the qualifications, experience, equipment, and
licenses, necessary to properly perform the Services in a competent and professional
manner. MWDOC will cooperate with each Participating Agency to enforce any
warranty or other contractual claims arising out of the failure of a Contractor to perform
Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
8. Standard of Care. MWDOC’s services will be performed in accordance with
generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent
with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised to perform the Services. MWDOC
will require that all Contractors provide the same level of professional qualification and
skill.
9. Accounting. MWDOC shall, for a reasonable time, keep accurate and detailed
records of the Services performed and the financial details in connection with such
Services, including all accounting books and records related to any payments to
Contractors (collectively, the “Records”). Any and all Records must be maintained in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that are applicable to local
government agencies in the State of California and must be sufficiently complete and
detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the Services provided by MWDOC
under this Agreement. MWDOC shall give Participating Agency, during normal
business hours, reasonable access to such Records.
10. Indemnification. MWDOC agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Participating
Agency, its Board, members of the Board, employees, and authorized volunteers from
any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage
or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death
(collectively, “Claims”), in any manner arising out of any negligent acts or willful
misconduct of MWDOC, its agents and employees in connection with the provision of
Services. MWDOC further agrees that it will cause all Contractors to indemnify and
hold harmless Participating Agency from any and all Claims arising out of the negligent
acts or willful misconduct of the Contractor, its agents and employees, and Participating
Agency agrees that it will look solely to the Contractor for such Claims, provided,
however, that MWDOC will act as the agent of the Participating Agency to enforce the
terms of the indemnity with Contractor and make any related insurance claims with
respect to the insurance coverage provided by Contractor. If MWDOC fails to obtain a
contractual indemnity and insurance coverage from a Contractor, then MWDOC will be
responsible to indemnify and hold harmless the Participating Agency for any Claims.
Participating Agency agrees and acknowledges that MWDOC is not responsible for the
maintenance and quality of any of Participating Agency’s facilities, and Participating
Agency is responsible for any costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any
kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, arising from
such.
11. Insurance. MWDOC agrees to procure and maintain, at MWDOC’s expense,
insurance in amounts as described in Exhibit C. MWDOC shall require any third party
Contractors to carry the same policies and limits of insurance that MWDOC is required
to maintain pursuant to this Agreement, unless otherwise approved in writing by
Participating Agency.
12. Independent Contractor. MWDOC shall act as an independent contractor in the
performance of the Services provided for in this Agreement and shall furnish such
Services in MWDOC’s own manner and method, and in no respect shall MWDOC or
any of its agents be considered an agent or employee of Participating Agency. No
provisions of this Agreement shall be intended to create a partnership or joint venture
between MWDOC or any of its agents and Participating Agency, and neither Party shall
have the power to bind or obligate the other Party, except as expressly set forth in this
Agreement.
13. Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to
the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the
respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose.
MWDOC: Participating Agency:
Robert J. Hunter, General Manager Seal Beach City Clerk
Municipal Water District of Orange County City of Seal Beach
18700 Ward St. 211 8th Street
P.O. Box 20895 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Fountain Valley, CA 92728
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or sent via
commerical overnight courier and shall be effective upon receipt . Actual notice shall be
deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of th e method
of service.
14. Jurisdiction and Venue. In all matters concerning the validity, interpretation,
performance, or effect of this Agreement, the laws of the State of California shall govern
and be applicable. The Parties hereby agree and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of
the courts of the State of California and that venue of any action brought hereunder
shall be in Orange County, California.
15. Counterparts and Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties in
counterparts, which counterparts shall be construed together and have the same effect
as if all the Parties had executed the same instrument. Counterpart signatures may be
transmitted by facsimile, email, or other electronic means and have the same force and
effect as if they were original signatures. All parties have participated in the drafting of
this Agreement.
16. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable, in whole or in part, the legality, validity, and enf orceability of the
remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties
relating to the subject matter hereof; and the Parties have made no agreements,
representations, or warranties, either written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof
that are not set forth herein. Except as provided herein, this Agreement may not be
modified or altered without prior written approval from both parties.
18. Authority to Execute. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that
all necessary action has been taken by such Party to authorize the undersigned to
execute this Agreement and to bind it to the performance of its obligations hereunder.
19. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals and section titles set forth herein are
incorporated herein and are an operative part of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have hereunto affixed their names as of
the day and year thereinafter written, which shall be and is t he effective date of This
Agreement.
MWDOC:
By: ___________________________
Robert J. Hunter, General Manager
Municipal Water District of Orange County
Date: ___________________________
Approved as to Form
By: ___________________________
Joseph Byrne, General Counsel
Date: ___________________________
Participating Agency:
By: ___________________________
Name:
Title:
Agency: City of Seal Beach
Approved as to Form
By: ___________________________
Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
EXHIBIT A
Municipal Water District of Orange County
Water Loss Control Shared Services
Initial Election Form
Fiscal Year 2019-20
Year 1
Water Loss Control Shared Services
Agency: City of Seal Beach
Contact Person:
Contact E-mail:
Contact Phone:
Task 1:
Water Audit Validation
Water audit validation will be conducted at Level 1, according to the methodology
established in Water Research Foundation project 4369: Level 1 Water Audit
Validation Guidance Manual.
Water audit validation aims to identify and appropriately correct for inaccuracies in
water audit data and application of methodology. Furthermore, validation also
evaluates and communicates the uncertainty inherent in water audit data. To
accomplish these goals, MWDOC’s validation shared service will follow the steps
published in the Water Research Foundation Level 1 Water Audit Validation Guidance
Manual. The process will include:
Review the water audit and supporting documentation.
Review performance indicators for evidence of inaccuracy.
Review audit inputs and data validity grades and confirm correct application of
methodology in a Level 1 validation interview. Adjust inputs and data validity
grades, if necessary.
Review performance indicators again for evidence of persisting inacc uracy.
Document results.
MWDOC’s validation shared service will also employ the California -specific additional
guidance developed by the California Water Loss Technical Assistance Program and
subsequently taught in the Water Audit Validator (WAV) certific ate course.
Validation results will be documented in a format acceptable to the Department of
Water Resources. Templates for this format have been published by the California -
Nevada section of the American Water Works Association on their WAV Certification
webpage.
Deliverables include:
Level 1 Validation Summary Notes
Certified Validation Report (signed by validator)
___ Yes
___ No
$_____
Water Balance Validation is a Core service provided by MWDOC to
its member agencies at no cost. MWDOC member agencies are
requested to check the box to the left indicating their choice to have
MWDOC validate their annual water balance.
The Cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana may access
MWDOC’s Water Audit Validation service for a fee of $991 per
validation.
Task 2:
Meter Accuracy Testing
Customer meter accuracy testing enables an agency to measure a retail meter’s
performance and, consequently, the throughput that the meter fails to register. By
measuring a meter’s inaccuracy, an agency can understand financial loss due to
meter inaccuracy and can develop a plan to manage the meter performance within
their system.
Customer meter tests will be conducted in accordance with the methodology set forth
in American Water Works Association manual M6, Water Meters – Selection,
Installation, Testing, and Maintenance. The stipulations in manual M6 include:
Specific low, medium, and high flow rates for each meter type and size
Minimum test volume by flow rate and meter size
Generally acceptable accuracy limits for new and repaired meters
M6 also enumerates test procedures for laboratory tests and field tests that MWDOC
staff and/or contractors will be required to follow.
Agencies can choose between two customer meter accuracy testing service
providers: McCall’s Meters, Inc. or Westerly Meter Service Company. These meter
accuracy testing firms were selected through a Request for Proposal s process
conducted by MWDOC. This RFP process utilized a review panel, including member
agency staff, who recommended that both meter accuracy service providers be
available for agencies to choose from. The review panel concluded that both
companies were capable of providing the desired services, had similar proposed
costs and, together, could complete the work in a timelier manner. The Meter
Accuracy Testing (MAT) Worksheet at the end of this document summarizes the fees
for each meter accuracy testing service provider. Note that the fees are slightly
different between providers. As a result, each service provider has its own MAT
Worksheet. Agencies will need to:
Select the meter accuracy testing company of their choice,
Identify the number and sizes of meters to be tested (green data entry cells),
and
Estimate the number of meetings (McCall’s) or hours and mileage (Westerly)
for meetings with the selected company.
This worksheet should be used to calculate the total cost for meter accuracy testing
services for your agency. The cost estimate calculated in the MAT Worksheet should
be entered into the shaded cell immediately below. Wa ter Systems Optimization, Inc.
(WSO) is available to assist agencies in quantifying the number and sizes of meters
to be tested as part of Task 3: Component Analysis of Apparent Losses.
Small meter (5/8 – 2 inch) testing will require agencies to pull the meters from the field
and deliver them to the selected meter testing company. Meter testing company
locations are provided below. Large meters (3 inch and larger) will be tested in -situ.
McCall’s Meters, Inc. Westerly Meter Company
1498 Mesa View Street 403 East Carlin Street
Hemet, CA. 92543 Compton, CA. 90222
(951) 654-3799 (310) 637-9000
Deliverables include:
Meter accuracy testing results
Warehousing of test results data
$346
$
$
MWDOC Administrative Fee = $346
Input the total dollar amount calculated in the MAT Worksheet.
Task 2 Total
Task 3a:
Distribution System Leak Detection
Leak detection will be conducted using a comprehensive acoustic survey, meaning
that leak detection technicians will sound all available appurtenance s regardless of
spacing distances. The following protocols will be adopted for leak detection:
Sounding points: Physical contact and sonic leak sound amplification will
occur for each hydrant, available valve, and customer service connection.
Sonic ground listening (hard cover): When normal contact points are not
available or cannot be created within a reasonable distance, sonic ground
listening devices will be used by making ground contact directly over the pipe
at intervals no greater than six (6) feet when ground cover is pavement,
concrete, or a similar hard surface. If excessive ambient noise precludes the
effectiveness of the ground listening device in an area during daytime hours,
then survey will be considered during nighttime hours. Such situations will be
pre-approved with retail agency staff before any night surveying is undertaken.
Sonic ground listening (soft cover): When normal ground contact points are
not available and ground cover is not a hard surface, probe rods will be used at
10-foot intervals. A sound amplifier will be used on probe rods. Probe rods will
be driven into the ground a minimum of six (6) inches directly over the pipe
where ground conditions allow.
Verification: All indications of leaks found during initial survey will be verified a
second time, after which the leak will be pinpointed with a computer-based leak
sound correlator whenever possible. Pinpointing leak locations through
interpretation of sound intensity, whether by ear, decibel metering, or
comparable methods, will not be used when contact points are available for
access with a computer-based leak sound correlator.
MWDOC staff will perform distribution system leak detection at a cost of $278 per
mile of distribution main surveyed. Deliverables include:
Distribution System Leak Detection Plan
Weekly progress reporting and leak verification
$
Task 3a total = ____ miles X $278
Task 3b:
Suspected Leak Survey
MWDOC staff will perform a suspected leak survey at a cost of $347 per leak
investigation. The methodology to detect suspected leaks will employ the same
process described in Task 3a. Deliverables include:
Suspected leak consultation
Field leak investigation
Written report and pinpointed leak location
$
Task 3b Total = ____ number of suspected leaks X $347
Task 4:
Distribution System Pressure Survey
The methodology used for pressure surveying depends on the survey goal of: 1)
Average zonal and system pressure survey, or 2) Pressure transient survey using
high frequency logger. Methodology must be agreed upon with each agency before
surveying begins. The methodology to be determined includes:
Logger settings (e.g. sampling and recording frequencies)
Logger deployment locations
Logger deployment durations
Analysis of data after logger retrieval
1) Average Zonal and System Pressure Survey
Pressure loggers can be deployed to evaluate the range of pressures in a system or
zone, which can then be used to estimate average system or zonal pressure. The
survey methodology outlined below provides a template with which to begin planning
a pressure survey that evaluates pressure ranges and averages (a “standard
survey”). Please note that this methodology serves as a starting point that must be
customized to the specific infrastructure being studied.
Logger Settings
Logger settings for a standard survey must balance data collection and storage
frequency with the duration of the desired logging period. Since there is a trade -off
between survey length and recording interval, longer pressure surveys must be
programmed with a less-frequent recording interval.
Because near-instantaneous pressure fluctuations are not the primary focus of a
standard survey, pressure loggers can be programmed to sample and record less
frequently than in a transient survey. The Global Water PL200-H Hydrant Loggers
that MWDOC owns can record more than 81,000 pressure readings. Therefore, for a
survey length of one week, a maximum of 8 readings per minute can be recorded
without exceeding the logger’s capacity.
As a conservative starting point, pressure loggers will be programmed according to
the specifications below. If survey requirements dictate a different sampling and
recording frequency, it can easily be accommodated by adjusting these settings.
Sampling frequency: 0.5 seconds
Recording frequency: 10.0 seconds
Logger Deployment Locations
In a standard survey, loggers must be deployed across the full range of elevations in
the zone being studied, to the extent possible given hydrant locations and the number
of loggers available for the survey. Pressure loggers should be deployed at the
following sites, in this order of preference:
As close to the downstream outlets of pressure sources as possible (e.g., after
a pressure-reducing valves outlet)
As close to the upstream inlets of pressure-altering infrastructure as possible
(e.g., before a pump intake at the bottom of a zone)
Distributed across the zonal elevation profile, as equally spaced across the
anticipated HGL as possible given possible hydrant locations
Loggers must be installed on standard 2 ½-inch NST (NH) fire hydrant ports. If 2 ½-
inch ports are not available, adaptive connectors must be purchased.
Loggers must also be locked to hydrants using the provided security equipment.
Logger Deployment Durations
Loggers should be deployed for at least 24 hours to capture a full diurnal pressure
cycle. As a starting point for planning, logger deployment should be planned to
capture a full seven days, in case weekend use patterns and alternating -day irrigation
schedules affect pressure dynamics.
Analysis of Pressure Data
Pressure loggers record time series data. Standard time series analyses could be
considered, depending on survey goals. Pressure patterns should be assessed first
by logging location and then across the full logged zon e. Possible treatments and
analyses include:
By logging location
Data cleaning to identify unusual values (e.g. outliers, negative pressures)
Minimum, maximum, and average pressures
Diurnal and/or weekly pressure patterns
Pressure regulating infrastructure functionality
By zone
Pressure change propagation across a zone
Pressure patterns compared to leak records
Average zonal pressure (the average of each location average, assuming
loggers are reasonably distributed across the full elevation and correspondin g
pressure profile)
Potential excess and/or inadequate pressure
Hydraulic model verification
2) Pressure Transient Survey
A pressure transient survey identifies instantaneous, damaging swings in pressure
introduced by infrastructure malfunction, sudden and s ignificant changes in demand,
or rapid hydrant operation. Pressure transients move quickly and can only be
identified with a high sampling frequency.
Logger Settings
To identify transients, loggers must sample a data point at least every 0.25 seconds.
The Global Water PL200-H Hydrant Loggers that MWDOC owns can sample every
0.1 seconds. As a starting point, pressure loggers used for transient identification will
be programmed according to the specifications below.
Sampling frequency: 0.1 seconds
Recording frequency: 5.0 seconds
These specifications allow for approximately 4.5 days of recording.
Logger Deployment Locations
At minimum, loggers should be deployed immediately upstream and downstream of
pressure regulating infrastructure suspected of transient production. Loggers may
also be deployed at a distance from the downstream outlet of pressure regulating
infrastructure to assess the distance of transient propagation.
If a leak cluster has been observed, loggers may be deployed near the leak cluster
epicenter and encircling the leak cluster to study whether pressure transients are
contributing to infrastructure failure.
Logger Deployment Durations
Loggers must be deployed for a period that captures the full range of pressure
regulating infrastructure operation. For example, if a tank is filled once a week, then
pressure loggers should be deployed for at least a week. For surveys lasting longer
than 4.5 days, the logger recording interval will need to be longer than 5.0 seconds to
ensure adequate storage throughout the recording period.
Analysis of Pressure Data
Pressure data loggers record time series data. Standard time series analyses could
be considered, depending on survey goals. Possible treatments and analyses include
all the treatments and analyses suggested previously for a standard survey.
Additional transient-specific analyses are:
Transient identification using a relative or absolute amplitude threshold
o Absolute: transient amplitude
o Relative: ratio of transient amplitude to average location p ressure
Temporal transient alignment to study the direction and speed of transient
propagation
MWDOC staff will perform a distribution system pressure survey at a cost of $4,141
per 8 logger survey.
$
Task 4 Total = ____ number of 8 logger surveys X $4,141.
Task 5:
Distribution System Flushing (NO-DES)
Flushing with a Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System (NO-DES) unit will
consist of the following steps:
Deploy: Mobilize and set-up NO-DES truck at flushing location, between two
fire hydrants.
Connect: Connect a hose from the filtering system’s inlet point to one hydrant;
then, connect a second hose from the filtering system’s outlet point to the other
hydrant.
Create a loop: Open both fire hydrants, allowing the hoses and filters to be
filled. This will create a temporary above-ground loop in the water distribution
system.
Circulate: A large pump on the NO-DES unit circulates water through the loop
at the desired flushing velocity, scouring the water main to remove debris.
Filter and purify: Contaminants and biofilms are removed by the NO-DES
filters. If needed, a small amount of chlorine may be added to increase chlorine
residual during the process.
Shut down: When the entire section of water main in the targeted flush zone
has been filtered and all turbidity meters are below 1 NTU, shut down the
system, close hydrants, and remove hoses.
For more detailed information regarding NO-DES Standard Operating Procedures,
follow this link: https://www.mwdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NO-DES-SOP-
2019.pdf
Agencies can choose between two Distribution System Flushing service providers:
Reliable Water Solutions, LLC. or ValveTek Utility Services, Inc. These service
providers were selected through a Request for Proposal Process conducted by
MWDOC. This RFP process utilized a review panel, including member agency staff,
who recommended that both flushing service providers be available for agencies to
choose from. Both contractors are offering identical pricing for flushing services as
shown in the worksheet.
The Distribution System Flushing (DSF) Worksheet provided at the end of this
document summarizes the fees for each flushing service provider. Agencies will ne ed
to select the flushing service provider of their choice and identify the number of days
of flushing services they need (green data entry cells).
This Worksheet should be used to calculate the total cost for distribution flushing
services for your agency. The cost estimate calculated in DSF Worksheet should be
entered into the shaded cell immediately below.
Reliable Water Solutions, LLC. ValveTek Utility Services, Inc.
Ohm Kongtang, Managing Director Jeff Favina, President
22421 Barton Road, No. 526 16 Interhaven, Avenue
Grand Terrace, CA. 92313 North Plainfield, NJ. 07060
(909) 645-6441 (347) 739-4674
Deliverables will include:
Flush Plan and Schedule
System Flushing
Weekly water quality and progress reporting
$1,373
$
$
MWDOC Administrative Fee = $1,373
Flushing Services
Total
Summary of Shared Services Elections:
(transfer total for each Shared Service above to this summary table)
Task 1: Water Audit Validation ___Yes
___ No
$_____ (3-Cities only)
Task 2: Meter Accuracy Testing
$
Task 3a: Distribution System Leak Detection
$
Task 3b: Suspected Leak Survey
Task 4: Distribution System Pressure Survey
$
Task 5: Distribution System Flushing (NO-DES)
$
Grand Total:
$
Date: Date:
By: By:
General Manager Title:
Municipal Water District of Orange County Agency: City of Seal Beach
Meter Accuracy Testing (MAT) Worksheet
McCall’s Meters, Inc.
Rate Quantity Total
Small Meter Testing
5/8 - 1 inch Meters 35.00$ -$
1 1/2 - 2 inch Non-Turbine Meters 50.00$ -$
1 1/2 - 2 inch Turbine Meters 55.00$ -$
3 in. Turbine Meters 70.00$ -$
Large Meter Testing (1)
3 inch and Larger Meters 250.00$ -$
Rates for Pick or Delivery of Meters $500 -$
Rates for attending meetings (2)100.00$ -$
Total:-$
(2) McCall's will charge a flat rate of $100 per day for attending meetings.
Contact Person:______________________________
Phone & E-mail:______________________________
McCall's Meters, Inc.
Meter Accuracy Testing Fee Worksheet
Participating Agency:_________________________
(1) McCall's Requires a minimum of 4 meter large tests per day; If less than 4 tests, a
portal to portal fee of $125 will be charged.
McCall's Meters, Inc.
Meter Accuracy Testing (MAT) Worksheet
Westerly Meter Service Company
Rate Quantity Total
Small Meter Testing
5/8 - 1 in.30.00$ -$
1 1/2 to 2 inch Non-Turbine Meters 65.00$ -$
1 1/2 to 2 inch Turbine Meters 65.00$ -$
Large Meter Testing
3 to 10 inch 175.00$ -$
Rates for attending meetings (1)125.00$ -$
Mileage 0.54$ -$
Total:-$
(1) Westerly will charge $125 per hour plus mileage.
Westerly Meter Service Company
Contact Person:______________________________
Phone & E-mail:______________________________
Meter Accuracy Testing Fee Worksheet
Participating Agency:_________________________
Westerly Meter Service Company
Distribution System Flushing (DSF) Worksheet
Participating Agency:
Contact Person:
Phone & E-mail:
Selected Flushing Service Provider:_______ Reliable Water Solutions, LLC.
_______ ValveTek Utility Services, Inc.
Components of Flushing Service:Rate:Quantity:Total:Notes:
Equipment Mobilization:$500 X 1 =$500 One-time fee per agency.
Flushing Rate per day:$3,700 X =Based on an 8 hour work day; includes
equipment and labor.
Filter Bags (each):$15.00 X =Quantity is dependent on volume of
materials flushed from the system.
Flushing System Disinfection:$1,500 X =One-time fee to disinfect flushing system
before flushing is initiated. (Optional)
Total:
Note: Reliable Water Solutions, LLC. and ValveTek Utility Services, Inc. are offering identical fee structures.
Distribution System Flushing Fee Worksheet
EXHIBIT B
Water Loss Control
Shared Services Business Plan
Staff Contact: Joseph M. Berg
Director of Water Use Efficiency
jberg@mwdoc.com
(714) 593-5008
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Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Background ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Retail Agency Support ............................................................................................................................... 6
Proposed Services and Pricing .................................................................................................................. 6
Proposed Staffing ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Partnerships .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Contracting ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Water Loss Control Shared Services Opportunity ...................................................................................... 11
Shared Services Introduction .................................................................................................................. 11
Factors Driving MWDOC’s Water Loss Control Shared Services ............................................................. 11
MWDOC’s Current Technical Assistance Program ...................................................................................... 11
Water Loss Control Work Group ............................................................................................................. 12
One-on-One Technical Assistance .......................................................................................................... 12
Development of a Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan ................................................... 13
Needs Assessment (Gap Analysis) .............................................................................................................. 14
Annual Water Balance Validation ........................................................................................................... 14
Customer Meter Accuracy Testing .......................................................................................................... 15
Distribution System Leak Detection ........................................................................................................ 16
Distribution System Pressure Surveys .................................................................................................... 18
Distribution System Flushing .................................................................................................................. 18
Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Solution – Shared Water Loss Control Services .......................................................................................... 21
Opportunity No. 1: Water Balance Validation ........................................................................................ 21
Description .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Context ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Methodology ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Equipment Requirements ................................................................................................................... 22
Staff Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 22
Opportunity No. 2: Meter Accuracy Testing ........................................................................................... 23
Description .......................................................................................................................................... 23
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Context ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Methodology ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Equipment Requirements ................................................................................................................... 25
Staff Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 26
Funding Mechanism ............................................................................................................................ 27
Opportunity No. 3: Distribution System Leak Detection ........................................................................ 27
Description .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Context ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Methodology ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Equipment Requirements ................................................................................................................... 29
Staff Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 30
Funding Mechanism ............................................................................................................................ 30
Opportunity No. 4: Distribution System Pressure Surveys ..................................................................... 30
Description .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Context ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Methodology ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Equipment Requirements ................................................................................................................... 32
Staff Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 32
Funding Mechanism ............................................................................................................................ 33
Opportunity No. 5: Distribution System Flushing .................................................................................. 33
Description .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Context ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Methodology ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Equipment Requirements ................................................................................................................... 34
Staff Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 35
Summary of Solutions ............................................................................................................................. 36
Private Sector and MWDOC Cost Comparisons .......................................................................................... 36
Water Balance Validation ....................................................................................................................... 37
Distribution System Leak Detection ........................................................................................................ 37
Distribution System Pressure Survey ...................................................................................................... 38
Conclusions ............................................................................................................................................. 39
Execution and Implementation ................................................................................................................... 39
Target Market ......................................................................................................................................... 39
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Core and Choice Funded Shared Services ............................................................................................... 40
In-House Staff and Contractor-Provided Shared Services ...................................................................... 40
Staffing Plan and Organizational Structure ............................................................................................. 41
Staffing Plan ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Organizational Structure ..................................................................................................................... 43
Physical Location ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Equipment and Training .......................................................................................................................... 43
Initial Equipment Needs ...................................................................................................................... 43
Ongoing Equipment or Staff-Related Costs ........................................................................................ 44
Shared Services Pricing ........................................................................................................................... 44
Promotion ............................................................................................................................................... 45
Water Loss Control Shared Services Agreement .................................................................................... 45
Timeline................................................................................................................................................... 46
Technical Advisory Committee ................................................................................................................... 46
Strategic Alliances ....................................................................................................................................... 47
State Agencies and Policy Development ................................................................................................. 47
Water Systems Optimization .................................................................................................................. 47
Private Sector Service Providers ............................................................................................................. 47
Neighboring Agencies ............................................................................................................................. 48
Grant Funding ......................................................................................................................................... 49
Exit Strategy ................................................................................................................................................ 49
Appendix 1: Retail Agency Shared Services Survey .................................................................................... 50
Appendix 2: Shared Services Survey Responses ......................................................................................... 56
Appendix 3: Job Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... 73
Appendix 4: Shared Services Agreement ....................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Executive Summary
Background
In February 2018, the MWDOC Board authorized staff to explore offering water loss control shared
services directly from MWDOC to Orange County retail agencies. MWDOC staff have developed this
Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan for review by both the retail agencies and the Board.
MWDOC’s shared services would provide retail agencies flexible and cost effective access to specific water
loss control technologies and expertise to improve water loss within their systems under a partnership
with MWDOC, the retail agencies, and the Water Loss Control Work Group. Demand for services beyond
what MWDOC is able to provide could be supplied by the private sector with MWDOC’s facilitation to
reduce costs through an economy of scale. MWDOC could tailor shared services to specifically meet the
needs of retail agencies both large and small, with sharing of services and equipment to minimize the
potential for stranded assets.
Water loss control shared services are particularly timely and appropriate because:
Senate Bill 555 (2015) requires annual validated water loss reporting and the enforcement of
water loss targets that will be established in 2020.
Senate Bill 606 and Assembly Bill 1668 require that agencies live within an annual water supply
budget that includes distribution system water loss.
MWDOC has facilitated a Water Loss Control Work Group since 2015, and the Work Group has
requested the provision of water loss control shared services.
Through grant funding, MWDOC has recently acquired leak detection and pressure surveying
equipment, and having water loss control staff would improve the effectiveness of this
equipment’s application.
The Water Loss Control Work Group has provided valuable information for MWDOC staff to utilize
in providing feedback to the State Water Resources Control Board to help guide compliance
requirements.
Retail Agency Support
To gauge retail agency support for water loss control shared services, MWDOC staff distributed a survey
asking for anticipated participation. The survey captured broad support for a variety of water loss control
shared services. At least half of MWDOC’s retail agencies reported that they would be “likely” or “highly
likely” to access each of the proposed shared services.
Proposed Services and Pricing
MWDOC staff propose five shared services, initially priced as listed in the Table 1. Each of these costs is
between half to two-thirds of the cost of the same service provided by the private sector.
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Table 1: Initial shared services pricing
Shared Service Provider Unit Cost
Water audit validation MWDOC staff $840 per validation
Customer meter testing Outside vendor $168 administrative fee *
Distribution system leak detection MWDOC staff $207 per mile
Suspected leak survey MWDOC staff $259 per suspected leak
Pressure survey MWDOC staff $3,360 per survey
NO-DES flushing Outside vendor $840 administrative fee *
* Unit costs for meter testing and system flushing only include administrative costs for MWDOC
staff to facilitate contractor-provided shared services.
MWDOC staff also propose that shared services be implemented in two phases to ensure that the volume
of services and investment are proportional to retail agency demand. The implementation plan is mapped
out in Table 2. Depending on demand for the service, MWDOC staff may evaluate the potential for
customer meter testing and NO-DES distribution system flushing to be brought in-house. Should staff
determine that bringing these services in-house is feasible, a full analysis will be completed and presented
to the Board for consideration.
Table 2: Five-year shared services implementation plan
Shared Service Year I
FY 2019-20
Year II
FY 2020-21
Year III
FY 2021-22
Year IV
FY 2022-23
Year V
FY 2023-24
Water Audit
Validation MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff
Customer Meter
Accuracy Testing
Outside
Vendor
Outside
Vendor
Outside
Vendor
Outside Vendor -
Consider
MWDOC Staff
Outside Vendor
or MWDOC Staff
Distribution System
Leak Detection MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff
Distribution System
Pressure Surveying MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff
Distribution System
Flushing
RFP Process to
Select Vendor
Outside
Vendor
Outside
Vendor
Outside Vendor -
Consider
MWDOC Staff
Outside Vendor
or MWDOC Staff
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Proposed Staffing
To provide these five shared services to meet demand reported by retail agencies in the shared services
survey, MWDOC staff propose to hire two additional staff members as defined in Table 3. Staff
responsibilities and estimated time allocations are highlighted in the table on the following page. When
policy support and overhead are considered, 1.81 to 2.26 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees are
supported.
Table 3: Proposed water loss control shared services staffing
Position and Responsibilities Funding
Mechanism
Staffing Need
(Low)
Staffing Need
(High)
Water Loss Control Programs Supervisor 1.03 1.19
Level 1 water audit validation Core 0.10 0.14
Customer meter accuracy testing Choice 0.09 0.09
Distribution system pressure surveys Choice 0.32 0.44
Distribution system flushing Choice 0.22 0.22
Water loss policy development Core 0.20 0.20
Overhead (holiday, sick & vacation time) Core 0.10 0.10
Leak Detection Technician * 0.78 1.07
Distribution system leak detection Choice 0.68 0.97
Overhead (holiday, sick & vacation) Core 0.10 0.10
Total 1.81 2.26
* excludes suspected leak investigations.
The proposed Water Loss Control Program Supervisor and Leak Detection Technician would report to the
Director of Water Use Efficiency, as shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Water loss control shared services organizational structure
Partnerships
To support MWDOC’s water loss control shared services program, partnerships with subject matter
experts, state agencies, and potential funders would be developed, including:
California Department of Water Resources
California State Water Resources Control Board
United States Bureau of Reclamation
Water Systems Optimization, Inc.
Private sector service providers
Neighboring agencies
Contracting
Agencies choosing to access MWDOC’s water loss control shared services will be required to sign a master
shared services agreement and annual shared services election exhibits. This agreement will initially have
a ten-year term. Annual exhibits to the shared services agreement will be used to define what shared
services will be accessed each year for each agency. Exhibits will allow for annual adjustments to the types
of services to be accessed, fees to be charged for services, and the addition of new shared services as they
become available. This same agreement and exhibit structure have been used effectively for the last three
years for MWDOC’s water loss control technical assistance program.
Agencies will be asked to make their annual shared services elections in the third quarter of each fiscal
year. This will allow agencies time to budget for the services within their normal budget cycle and will
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allow MWDOC staff time to schedule and manage workloads in the coming year. Agencies may need to
supplement their election of services partway through the year, which can be accommodated by
submitting an additional exhibit defining the additional services. Supplemental exhibits will be accepted
as staffing and contract services availability permit.
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Water Loss Control Shared Services Opportunity
Shared Services Introduction
A shared service is the provision of a service by one part of an organization or group, where that service
has previously been provided, by more than one part of the organization or group. The funding and
resourcing of the service are shared, and the original supplying department effectively becomes an
internal service provider. The key here is the idea of 'sharing' within an organization or group.
Shared services are more than just centralization or consolidation of similar activities in one location.
Shared services can mean running these service activities like a business and delivering services to internal
or external customers at a cost, quality, and timeliness that is competitive with alternatives.
The Water Loss Control Shared Services being considered by the Municipal Water District of Orange
County would be a joint initiative model for shared services between MWDOC and our agencies to set up
and operate shared services.
The focus of this Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan is for MWDOC to provide shared
services to retail water agencies throughout Orange County. Retail agencies would have easy and timely
access to shared services to improve water loss within their systems under a shared services partnership
with MWDOC. Shared services would be scaled to the needs of both large and small agencies. The sharing
of services and equipment will minimize the potential for stranded assets. Demand for services beyond
what MWDOC could provide would be facilitated by MWDOC from the private sector.
Factors Driving MWDOC’s Water Loss Control Shared Services
Water loss requirements for urban water suppliers began in 2014 when the Governor signed Senate Bill
1420. The bill required urban water suppliers to quantify and report on distribution system water loss in
urban water management plans, beginning in 2015. Distribution system water loss must be quantified
for the most recent 12-month period available, and the water loss report must be based on the water
balance methodology endorsed by the American Water Works Association.
In 2015, the Governor signed Senate Bill 555, increasing the requirements for annual water loss reporting
and establishing a standard for water loss. This bill requires each urban retail water supplier, beginning
October 1, 2017, to submit a completed and validated water loss audit report annually to the California
Department of Water Resources (DWR). The bill also requires DWR to post all validated water loss audit
reports on its website in a manner that allows for public access to water loss audits and performance
comparison across water suppliers. The bill further requires the State Water Resources Control Board to
adopt rules no later than July 1, 2020 that require urban retail water suppliers to meet performance
standards for the volume of water losses.
MWDOC’s Current Technical Assistance Program
In October 2015, the MWDOC Board authorized staff to begin a water loss control technical assistance
program. The program included two components: a standing water loss control work group and one-on-
one technical assistance provided by a consultant, Water Systems Optimization, Inc. (WSO). This effort
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grew out of the legislative requirements of Senate Bill 1420 (2014) and Senate Bill 555 (2015 ) described
above.
Water Loss Control Work Group
The Water Loss Control Work Group (Work Group) component of the MWDOC water loss control technical
assistance program includes all retail water agencies in the county and meets every other month. The
Work Group provides a forum for knowledge and capacity building among water agency staff on water
loss control for retail water agency distribution systems. The every-other-month Work Group meeting
agendas typically include:
Regulatory updates
Member agency information sharing
o Meter accuracy testing and results
o Advanced metering infrastructure
o Leak detection
o Revenue loss and theft recovery
Guest speakers, including SWRCB staff
Seminar topics
Technical assistance updates
Networking
Work Group meetings are well attended by all retail agencies in the county. The average participation at
each meeting over the last year was 25 to 30 staff members representing 18 to 25 agencies, and a
representative from all agencies has attended at least one meeting during the duration of the program to
date.
One-on-One Technical Assistance
Over the last three years, MWDOC established a comprehensive water loss control technical assistance
program for water agencies throughout Orange County. The one-on-one technical assistance links retail
water agency staff to a consultant, Water Systems Optimization, Inc. (WSO), specializing in water loss
control. The technical assistance includes water balance compilation, component analysis of water loss
volumes, distribution system leak detection, and reporting that contains recommendations for further
actions to improve an agency’s understanding of water loss control opportunities within their system. This
program has evolved over time with the addition of sales and production meter accuracy testing in 2016,
water audit validation in 2017, and the establishment of a distribution system leak detection equipment
lending library in 2018. With the exception of the equipment lending library, these services are accessed
by retail agencies through the “choice” program framework; on an approximately annual basis, agencies
choose the services they desire and then pay for access to those services.
Since these efforts started in 2015, the level of interest from water agencies throughout Ora nge County
for these and other water loss control services has grown. Because of its success, the MWDOC water loss
control program model is being replicated by the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency on behalf
of their 24 member agencies.
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Development of a Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan
In February 2018 the MWDOC Board authorized staff to explore offering water loss control shared services
directly from MWDOC to retail agencies. MWDOC staff have developed this Water Loss Control Shared
Services Business Plan for review by both the Orange County retail agencies and the Board. Before any
shared services are provided (beyond MWDOC’s current offering), the Business Plan must be approved
by the MWDOC Board. Staff are planning to present the draft Business Plan to the Board in late 2018 and
will continue to engage with agencies along the way to ensure that shared services planning attends to
actual agency needs. In support of this goal, MWDOC staff developed a survey to gauge retail agency
interest in shared services and expectations of funding structures. The survey results are the basis of the
services and staffing plan presented in this business plan.
The water loss control shared services to be explored in this survey and possibly in the business plan
include the following:
Annual level 1 water audit validation
Sales water meter accuracy testing (large and small sales meters)
Distribution system leak detection
Distribution system pressure surveys
Distribution system flushing
The following are basic tenets of MWDOC’s water loss control shared services:
Offer shared services at a competitive or lower cost than the same services provided by the
private sector
Provide quality shared services on par with or better than the same services provided by the
private sector
Realize economies of scale for these services by providing services at a regional level that cannot
be justified at many local levels
Continue collaboration and shared learning among all agencies throughout this process
Phase implementation of new shared services over time, starting with the services that have the
highest level of interest or demand by water agencies
Integrate program administration and data management to share results and customize program
offerings to the unique conditions of each member agency
The shared services will be offered using MWDOC’s established “core” and “choice” funding framework,
with “core” activities funded through the MWDOC general fund and available to all agencies and “choice”
activities funded by retail agencies at the level of service of their choosing. These services will be accessed
through an extended-term shared services agreement. The agreement would outline the basic roles and
responsibilities of MWDOC and the retail agencies. Annually, each agency would complete a shared
services participation exhibit. The exhibit would identify which shared services an agency would like to
access and at what level of service (e.g., the number of meters to be tested or miles of main to be surveyed
for leaks). Agencies will have the choice to opt in or out of shared services annually.
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Needs Assessment (Gap Analysis)
To better understand retail agency needs for water loss control shared services, staff surveyed agencies
to see what shared services they would consider accessing if offered by MWDOC.1 The survey asked
agencies if they were highly likely, likely, or unlikely to access potential shared services, including:
Annual level 1 water audit validation
Sales water meter accuracy testing (large and small sales meters)
Distribution system leak detection
Distribution system pressure surveys
Distribution system flushing
The survey also asked agencies if each of these services should be funded as a core or choice-based activity
and gave agencies an opportunity to pose questions and express any specific support for or concern about
these services.
The survey was released to retail agencies on May 24, 2018 and was scheduled to close on June 7, 2018.
Due to conference and vacation schedules, the survey was held open for two additional weeks to allow
for broader agency participation. The final tally of survey participants totaled 28, including MWDOC
member agencies and the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. The results of the survey are
provided below.
Note that the survey results below regarding how shared services should be funded exclude the cities of
Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana, as they are not subject to MWDOC’s core/choice framework and would
be charged directly for access to all shared services.
The water loss control shared services business plan member agency survey is provided as Appendix 1.
Annual Water Balance Validation
Survey Question
If MWDOC provided annual Water Audit Validation Services, as required by SB 555, would your agency
participate?
1 Survey responses from agencies regarding Choice or Core services and Questions or concerns regarding each
shared service is provided in Appendix 2.
Figure 2: Survey response to water audit validation shared service
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Figure 2 shows that 71% of agencies responded that they are highly likely to participate, and the remaining
29% of agencies indicated that they are likely to participate, indicating broad support for water audit
validation as a shared service. No agencies indicated that they are unlikely to access this shared service.
Furthermore, survey results in Figure 3 show 36% of agencies indicating water audit validation should be
core-funded and 64% of agencies indicating it should be choice-funded.
Because Senate Bill 555 requires all agencies to submit a level 1 validated water audit to the California
Department of Water Recourses annually, MWDOC staff recommend that water balance validation be
offered as a core MWDOC shared service utilizing in-house staff. Annually, staff will evaluate this core
or choice service. When appropriate, it will be shifted to a Choice service. If an agency requests a level 2
or level 3 validation that requires more staff time than a level 1 validation, MWDOC staff recommend that
additional time be a choice activity funded by the agency.
Customer Meter Accuracy Testing
Survey Question
If MWDOC provided customer meter testing services for the following purpose, would your agency
participate?
Independent verification in response to a customer claim of inaccuracy
Testing for new meters
Statistically-based testing across all meter sizes
The survey results suggested broad support for MWDOC to provide customer water meter testing for the
trio of purposes, with statistically-based testing across all meter sizes garnering the most support (see
below).
Figure 3: Survey response to funding water audit validation
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In terms of funding, survey results showed 7% of agencies indicating it should be core-funded and 93% of
agencies indicating it should be choice-funded.
The survey then queried agencies about how many meters they would have tested per year on average if
MWDOC provided meter accuracy testing. A total of 18 agencies provided an annual count of meters to
be tested that collectively ranged from 3,100 meters per year to 4,300 meters per year.
There is support for meter accuracy testing among many of MWDOC’s retail agencies. Because of the high
capital cost of purchasing and warehousing small meter test equipment, MWDOC staff recommend
customer meter testing services be provided as an out-sourced, contracted shared service as is currently
being done with McCall’s Meters and Westerly Meter Service Company. MWDOC staff also recommend
that meter accuracy testing be funded as a choice activity by agencies choosing to have meters tested.
Distribution System Leak Detection
Survey Question
If MWDOC provided distribution system leak detection services for the following purpose, would your
agency participate?
Partial-system or full-system leak detection services for distribution infrastructure (proactive)
Figure 4: Survey response to meter accuracy testing shared service
Figure 5: Survey response to funding meter accuracy testing
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Distribution system leak detection to check for a suspected leak (reactive)
The survey captured broad support for MWDOC to provide distribution system leak detection shared
services, with 21% of the agencies indicating they are highly likely to participate, 32% of the agencies
indicating that they are likely to participate and the remaining 46% of agencies indicating they are unlikely
to participate. Agencies indicated slightly higher interest for leak detection for suspected leaks in their
distribution systems than for partial-system or full-system proactive leak detection.
Most agencies (89%) prefer that distribution system leak detection be choice-funded.
The survey also asked agencies for the miles of distribution system main they anticipate surveying if
MWDOC were to provide the service. Total annual leak detection anticipated by the 15 responding
agencies ranged from 510 to 560 miles per year.
There is support for distribution system leak detection among many water agencies. Because of the high
mileage of distribution main to be surveyed and the fact that the required equipment has already been
purchased, MWDOC staff recommend that leak detection be provided as an in-house shared service.
MWDOC staff also recommend that distribution system leak detection be funded as a choice activity by
agencies choosing to have their systems surveyed.
Figure 6: Survey response to leak detection shared service
Figure 7: Survey response to funding meter accuracy testing
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Distribution System Pressure Surveys
Survey Question
If MWDOC provided distribution system pressure surveys (either system-wide or for a pressure zone),
would your agency participate?
There is support for MWDOC to provide distribution system pressure survey shared services with 4% of
the agencies indicating that they are highly likely to participate, 43% of the agencies indicating that they
are likely to participate, and the remaining 53% of agencies indicating they are unlikely to participate.
In terms of funding, results showed 7% of agencies indicating pressure surveying should be core-funded
and 93% of agencies indicating pressure surveying should be choice-funded.
There is support for distribution system pressure surveys among many water agencies. Because of the
limited number of surveys and the fact that the required equipment has already been purchased, MWDOC
staff recommend that pressure surveys be provided as an in-house shared service. MWDOC staff also
recommend that distribution system pressure surveys be funded as a choice activity by agencies
choosing to have their systems surveyed.
Distribution System Flushing
Survey Question
If MWDOC provided distribution system flushing shared services, would your agency participate?
Figure 8: Survey response to distribution system pressure survey shared service
Figure 9: Survey response to funding distribution system pressure survey
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The survey reported support for MWDOC to provide distribution system flushing shared services, with
14% of the agencies indicating that they are highly likely to participate, 39% of the agencies indicating that
they are likely to participate, and the remaining 47% of agencies indicating they are unlikely to participate.
In terms of funding, survey results showed 7% of agencies indicated it should be core-funded and 93% of
agencies indicated it should be choice-funded.
The survey then queried agencies about how many miles of distribution main they would flush per year
on average if MWDOC provided distribution system flushing services. A total of 13 agencies indicated
they would likely use shared services for flushing a total of 1,900 miles per year.
There is support for distribution system flushing among many water agencies. Because of the high capital
cost of purchasing and warehousing flushing equipment, MWDOC staff recommend that this service be
provide as a contract shared service using a third party. MWDOC staff also recommend that system
flushing be funded as a choice activity by agencies choosing to access this service.
Summary
In summary, the survey captured broad support for a variety of water loss control-related shared services.
Most services would be funded through choice elections by participating agencies. It is important to note
that participation by all agencies is not necessary to justify offering a particular shared service.
Furthermore, MWDOC’s retail agencies would have the opportunity to cost-effectively reduce water loss
through the shared services program. To date, most MWDOC retail agencies have compiled three
Figure 10: Survey response to distribution system pressure survey shared service
Figure 11: Survey response to funding distribution system flushing
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consecutive water audits to estimate and value distribution system water loss. Three years of water audit
results are displayed in Tables 4 and 5 below. Though some agencies’ audits present unrealistic results
and not all water loss is recoverable, as a group, the audits capture significant volumes of water loss that
could be recovered through proactive intervention.
At approximately $1,200 per acre-foot, the current cost of imported water is sufficiently high to justify
investments to evaluate and possibly implement systematic and economically viable water loss control
programs, beginning with shared services.
Table 4: Three years of apparent loss estimation*
Year 1 Apparent Loss Year 2 Apparent Loss Year 3 Apparent Loss
(AF) (AF) (AF)
Total 7,314 7,416 8,056
* Apparent loss are the nonphysical losses that occur when water is successfully delivered to the
customer but, for various reasons, is not measured or recorded accurately. Types of apparent loss are
meter inaccuracy and billing errors.
Table 5: Three years of real loss estimation*
Year 1 Real Loss Year 2 Real Loss Year 3 Real Loss
(AF) (AF) (AF)
Total 20,814 20,362 14,790
* Real losses are the physical losses from the distribution system, most often leakage and tank
overflows.
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Solution – Shared Water Loss Control Services
The following provides a description of the methodology to be used to provide each shared service, as
well as the equipment and staff necessary for successful shared service execution.
Opportunity No. 1: Water Balance Validation
Description
Level 1 water audit validation is the third-party review of a water audit through an interview and
supporting documentation review. Level 1 validation aims to:
Confirm the correct application of general American Water Works Association water audit
methodology to a utility’s unique distribution system
Identify errors in water audit compilation and data validity grade selection and correct errors
when possible
Additional information on the process and outcomes of level 1 water audit validation can be found in
Water Research Foundation project 4639A, Level 1 Water Audit Validation Guidance Manual (2017).
Context
Potential
Annual water audit compilation and validation is a best practice for all water utilities. As a result, there is
the potential for all MWDOC member agencies and the three cities to annually validate their individual
water audits through shared services.
Regulatory Requirements
Level 1 water audit validation is an annual requirement for all California retail urban water suppliers.2
Senate Bill 555, passed in October of 2015, directed the Department of Water Resources to collect level 1
validated water audits annually and publish a database of level 1 validated water audits online. Level 1
validated water audits are due by October 1 each year, and validation must be performed by a
professional who was uninvolved in the compilation of the water audit and holds a level 1 water audit
validation certificate issued by the California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association.
Value Beyond Compliance
Level 1 water audit validation meets the requirements of Senate Bill 555, but beyond supporting
compliance, level 1 water audit validation can improve the accuracy and reliability of a water a udit. By
engaging with a qualified level 1 validator to confirm the data sources, analysis, and methods used to
compile their water audits, MWDOC’s retail agencies can more confidently use the water audits’ estimates
of water loss to build water loss control programs. Furthermore, the level 1 validator may objectively
2 Retail urban water suppliers are defined as systems that supply more than 3,000 acre-feet of potable water a year
or serve more than 3,000 service connections. Most MWDOC member agencies qualify as retail urban water
suppliers, with the current exception of Serrano Water District and Emerald Bay Community Services District.
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suggest practices for improved data management and instrument maintenance to support MWDOC retail
agencies in employing best practices.
Methodology
Water audit validation will be conducted at level 1, according to the methodology established in Water
Research Foundation project 4369: Level 1 Water Audit Validation Guidance Manual.
Water audit validation aims to identify and appropriately correct for inaccuracies in water audit data and
application of methodology. Furthermore, validation also evaluates and communicates the uncertainty
inherent in water audit data. To accomplish these goals, MWDOC’s validation shared service will follow
the steps published in the Water Research Foundation Level 1 Water Audit Validation Guidance Manual.
1. Receive and review the water audit and supporting documentation.
2. Review performance indicators for evidence of inaccuracy.
3. Review audit inputs and data validity grades and confirm correct application of methodology in a
level 1 validation interview. Adjust inputs and data validity grades if necessary.
4. Review performance indicators again for evidence of persisting inaccuracy.
5. Document results.
MWDOC’s validation shared service will also employ the California-specific additional guidance developed
by the California Water Loss Technical Assistance Program and subsequently taught in the Water Audit
Validator (WAV) certificate course.
Validation results will be documented in a format acceptable to the Department of Water Resources.
Templates for this format have been published by the California-Nevada section of the American Water
Works Association on their WAV Certification webpage.
Equipment Requirements
Level 1 water audit validation does not require any specialized equipment. Staff will need:
Computers equipped with Microsoft Office Suite software
Email access
Phone access
Work stations from which to review supporting documentation and conduct level 1 water audit
validation
Staff Requirements
Up to 30 level 1 water audit validations will be conducted annually, in perpetuity. The time needed to
accomplish a level 1 water audit validation for a utility depends on the preparation and consistency of the
water audit and supporting documentation. At minimum, coordination and scheduling requires an hour,
supporting document review requires two hours, the validation interview requires two hours, and
validation documentation compilation after the interview requires two hours, for a total of seven hours.
For agencies whose supporting documentation and water audits require significant analysis, correction,
or revision, the process may take up to ten hours per agency. Therefore, to forecast staff time demands ,
Table 6 shows an average level 1 validation is assumed to take seven to ten hours or 196 to 290 hours for
all agencies.
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Table 4: Staff time required for annual level 1 water audit validation
Annual Validations Time per Validation Total Time per Year
28 to 29 7 - 10 hours 196 to 290 hours (0.10 to 0.14 FTE)
The staff member(s) who performs level 1 water audit validation must hold a level 1 water audit validation
certificate issued by the California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association. To earn a
certificate, the MWDOC staff member(s) must attend the California-Nevada section’s two-day level 1
water audit validation class and pass the test proctored at the end of the course. Course registration is
currently $2,000 per participant. The course is taught at an advanced level and assumes fluency in water
audit compilation methodology as a pre-requisite.
In summary, to be qualified to level 1 validate water audits, the MWDOC staff that perform level 1 water
audit validation must be fluent in water audit compilation methods and pass the level 1 water audit
validation certificate test proctored by the California-Nevada section of the American Water Works
Association.
Opportunity No. 2: Meter Accuracy Testing
Description
Customer meter accuracy testing enables an agency to measure a retail meter’s performance and
consequently the throughput that the meter fails to register. By measuring a meter’s inaccuracy, an
agency can understand financial loss due to meter inaccuracy and can develop a plan to manage the meter
performance within their system.
Small customer meters, typically defined as meters two inches and smaller, are usually sampled from a
population for testing. Test results are then extrapolated using statistical methods to represent the
accuracy of the entire small customer meter stock.
Large customer meters are treated as individual assets. Large customer meters are typically tested on a
fixed schedule that an agency determines based on the financial consequences of meter inaccuracy. In
such a large customer meter testing program, the meters responsible for generating the most income will
be tested most frequently.
Context
Potential
At the most recent count, Table 7 shows MWDOC retail agencies maintain 728,074 small customer meters
(5/8 inches to 2 ½ inches) and 8,117 large customer meters (3 inches to 12 inches). It is recommended
that most large meters that see significant volumes of throughput be tested on a regular schedule. Small
customer meter testing schedules depend on an agency’s meter accuracy statistics, meter age, revenue
analysis and other factors described further below.
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Regulatory Requirements
There are no regulations that currently mandate customer meter testing. However, the water loss
regulations that will be developed through the Senate Bill 555 process assume that retail water agencies
have insight into apparent loss performance, which typically requires customer meter testing.
Value Beyond Compliance
Customer meter testing equips a utility to manage its customer meter stock. By understanding the
accuracy of its customer meters, a water utility will be better positioned to:
Evaluate meter replacement cycles and study the factors affecting meter accuracy for effective
meter management
Maintain revenue generation efficiency, particularly for key large meters that register significant
consumption
Determine whether a meter technology upgrade could result in increased revenue in order to
determine appropriate investment in new metering technology
Verify the performance of newly purchased meters
Customer meter test results can also inform the estimate of apparent losses in an agency’s annual water
audit. By understanding customer meter performance, a utility is able determine the portion of water loss
attributable to apparent loss and, therefore, the portion of water loss attributable to leakage. As a result,
customer meter tests enable a utility to more accurately measure and, therefore manage, both apparent
loss and real loss.
Agency 5/8"3/4"5/8" & 3/4"1"1-1/2"2"2-1/2"3"4"6"8"10"12"Sub Total
Brea 3,051 126 8,297 126 813 78 140 200 154 30 2 13,017
Buena Park 14,788 2,461 506 764 149 49 7 4 2 18,730
El Toro WD 2,379 4,871 447 691 1,260 0 0 0 0 0 9,648
EOCWD 10 865 293 30 11 3 0 0 0 0 1,212
Fountain Valley 6,136 9,454 724 256 449 44 42 6 10 2 17,123
Garden Grove 28,635 3,250 847 656 55 115 44 0 0 0 33,602
Golden State WC 32,870 1,090 6,920 685 1,687 395 54 38 7 0 43,746
Huntington Beach 1 40,817 8,443 1,492 2,053 136 83 24 17 4 53,070
Irvine Ranch WD 74,779 11,901 14,594 5,642 8,319 333 216 42 24 8 115,858
La Habra 8,297 368 3,195 327 507 278 11 11 5 0 12,999
La Palma 4,155 24 48 31 78 10 0 1 0 0 4,347
Laguna Beach CWD 0 6,835 1,000 254 159 50 49 28 5 2 8,382
Mesa WD 17,095 2,156 2,164 930 1,163 55 35 16 8 0 23,622
Moulton Niguel WD 36,166 114 11,861 809 3,634 50 60 7 5 1 52,707
Newport Beach 16,751 4 7,251 531 1,442 42 76 32 14 1 2 26,146
Orange 0 27,529 5,922 622 1,969 61 48 16 9 2 36,178
San Clemente 0 0 16,118 354 943 32 20 12 1 17,480
San Juan Capistrano 0 6,768 3,184 568 697 7 20 9 0 0 11,253
Santa Margarita WD 0 41,047 8,098 786 2,117 42 15 2 6 0 52,113
Seal Beach 460 3,789 804 116 199 17 39 21 19 17 2 5,483
Serrano WD 1,734 329 147 6 50 0 0 1 0 0 2,267
South Coast WD 0 8,095 2,846 631 198 270 18 5 0 0 12,063
Trabuco Canyon WD 2,650 873 257 39 132 6 3 2 0 0 3,962
Tustin 0 10,111 2,979 365 594 0 51 60 0 0 14,160
Westminster 15,448 2,398 1,346 322 574 72 123 114 41 5 1 20,444
Yorba Linda WD 28 5,611 17,404 576 1,074 6 4 1 0 0 24,704
MWDOC Total 250,645 171,546 31,667 127,650 17,351 30,941 0 2,251 1,200 655 329 74 7 634,316
Anaheim 39,406 15,841 2,663 3,158 170 197 726 794 469 118 24,136
Fullerton 14806 1 14998 887 1052 112 223 141 229 63 2 32514
Santa Ana 31606 5486 4413 1422 1771 329 156 42 45225
3 Cities Total 46,412 5,487 0 35,252 4,972 5,981 170 638 1,105 977 698 181 2 101,875
Orange County Total 297,057 177,033 31,667 162,902 22,323 36,922 170 2,889 2,305 1,632 1,027 255 9 736,191
Table 7: 2017 orange county retail meter counts by size
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Methodology
Customer meter tests will be conducted in accordance with the methodology set forth in American Water
Works Association manual M6, Water Meters – Selection, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance. The
stipulations in manual M6 include:
Specific low, medium, and high flow rates for each meter type and size
Minimum test volume by flow rate and meter size
Generally acceptable accuracy limits for new and repaired meters
M6 also enumerates test procedures for laboratory tests and field tests that MWDOC staff and/or
contractors will be required to follow.
Equipment Requirements
Comprehensive customer meter testing is capital intensive. Meters two inches and smaller are often
removed from service and tested on a test bench. Small meter test benches are typically stationary and
housed in permanent facilities. In contrast, meters three inches and larger are tested in situ with mobile
testing rigs. As a result, each size group (small or large) requires specific testing equipment.
To confirm demand for customer meter testing services and acquire the most suitable equipment to serve
retail agencies, customer meter testing will be conducted in two phases: first by local private companies
and then by MWDOC staff using MWDOC-owned equipment, if determined to be reasonable after
additional feasibility analysis.
Phase One: Contracting with Private Companies
MWDOC currently contracts with McCall’s Meters (Hemet) and Westerly Meter Service (Compton) to test
customer meters. Both companies were selected through a competitive bid with input by members of
MWDOC’s water loss control working group and approved by the MWDOC Board of Directors. Over the
past three years, ten MWDOC retail agencies have tested a substantial number of customer meters. Eight
retail agencies have contracted with McCall’s or Westerly, while the other two agencies have tested
customer meters in-house. McCall’s and Westerly have met the needs of the eight retail agencies they
have served, but appear to be nearing capacity. Should additional agencies choose to have meters tested,
it may be necessary to contract with a third meter testing company.
Phase Two: In-House Testing
Should more MWDOC retail agencies wish to continue with periodic testing of customer meters, during
the second phase of customer meter testing, MWDOC could invest in:
A small customer meter test bench
A portable large customer meter tester
A facility to house testing equipment, including the small customer meter test bench
Staff will monitor demand for customer meter testing over the next few years. If demand for meter testing
increases, staff will evaluate other options for this shared service including bringing meter testing in -
house.
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Staff Requirements
Customer meter testing will be offered in two phases, as explained previously. In phase one, testing will
be contracted with outside companies. In phase two, the costs and benefits of bringing customer meter
testing in-house will be evaluated to determine whether doing so is attractive and feasible.
Phase One: Contracting with Private Companies
During the first phase, MWDOC will continue its contract with two local private meter testing companies.
Retail agencies can contract a specified number of meter tests from the companies MWDOC has retained
(to date, McCall’s Meters and Westerly Meter Service). Each MWDOC retail agency will then individually
coordinate testing, including meter delivery and the testing timeline, with the contracted testing provider.
MWDOC staff will be involved in ensuring ease of contracting and tracking overall participation and
results. MWDOC staff will also warehouse results to build a database and periodically analyze results to
track performance and identify any observable trends.
During phase one (contracted testing service), it is estimated that MWDOC staff will spend 2 hours per
retail agency promoting customer meter testing and processing the funding exhibit and 8 hours facilitating
meter testing, obtaining test data, building a test database, and interpreting test results. Therefore, as
shown in Table 7, a total of 10 hours of MWDOC staff time per agency has been assumed for phase one
or 190 hours for 19 participating agencies.
Table 5: Staff time required for phase 1 of customer meter testing
Participating Agencies Time per Agency Total Time per Year
19 10 hours 190 hours (0.09 FTE)
Phase Two: In-House Testing
During the second phase, MWDOC can weigh the costs and benefits of building the capacity to test
customer meters in-house. Testing customer meters in-house would allow MWDOC retail agencies to
receive tailored service and collaborate with regional peers on customer meter test data analysis and
application. Furthermore, as the focus on customer meter testing intensifies over the next five years,
demand for customer meter testing expertise is expected to greatly outpace service availability in both
Orange County and the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. MWDOC retail agencies’ compliance with
regulatory requirements and ability to manage customer meters would be supported by access to high-
quality, convenient customer meter testing.
To address MWDOC retail agency needs for customer meter testing in phase 2, MWDOC could hire staff
to conduct customer meter testing. Staff could retrieve small customer meters from retail agencies, test
customer meters on a test bench, and record and transmit test results. Customer meter testing staff
should be able to:
Comfortably lift at least 50 lbs
Possess a driver’s license
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Easily record data in Microsoft Excel
Accurately attend to details like meter serial numbers and meter test bench conditions
Operate simple mechanical equipment, like a mobile large customer meter testing rig
However, developing customer meter testing capacity in-house would require initial capital investment
to obtain testing equipment, including a customer meter test bench and/or mobile large customer meter
testing rig. MWDOC staff will monitor customer meter testing to determine whether bringing customer
meter testing in-house is attractive, in which case a comprehensive analysis will be completed and
presented to the Board for consideration.
Funding Mechanism
Customer meter accuracy testing would be funded by each agency per test. Test prices would align with
meter sizes, with tests of larger meter costing more than smaller meter tests. Testing funding would
therefore be choice-funded based on the number and sizes of meters an agency elects to test.
The acquisition of test equipment could be funded in part or in whole through grant funds. Possible grant
funding sources include:
The United States Bureau of Reclamation
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
The Department of Water Resources Integrated Water Management Program
Opportunity No. 3: Distribution System Leak Detection
Description
To identify and repair leaks, a utility must conduct distribution system leak detection. Distribution system
leak detection can be performed in response to a specific suspected leak or as a proactive measure to
discover hidden leaks. A range of technologies can be ha rnessed for leak detection, ranging from
established acoustic equipment to experimental satellite monitoring. Most utilities are familiar with
acoustic leak detection in which a microphone and amplification device are touched to accessible
infrastructure so that a technician can listen for leak noise.
Effective leak detection depends on the skill of the leak detection technicians and the applicability of the
leak detection technology to infrastructure and local conditions. Acoustic methods are generally cost-
effective and successful for utilities who survey infrequently or have never performed proactive leak
detection before. However, acoustic leak detection is more effective on metallic pipe than plastic pipe.
Utilities with rigorous, frequent proactive leak detection programs may benefit from more advanced
interventions, though cost-effectiveness varies and the rates of success of advanced technologies are not
agreed upon.
Context
Potential
According to the water audit data validated in 2017, retail water agencies in Orange County maintain more
than 10,000 miles of distribution main in their systems. All main pipe is susceptible to leakage, and
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proactive leak detection may enable distribution system managers to reduce water loss and extend asset
life.
Regulatory Requirements
Retail urban water suppliers will be required to demonstrate water loss improvement and achieve water
loss performance objectives by 2027. Senate Bill 555 water loss performance standards will contribute to
the water supply budget framework designed pursuant to Executive Order B-37-16.
Most MWDOC retail agencies do not currently perform proactive leak detection. Proactive leak detection
will support agencies in demonstrating improvement in reducing their leakage volumes. By achieving
sustainable, compliant leakage volumes, MWDOC retail agencies will meet the standards of Senate Bill
555 and more easily live within their water budgets.
Value Beyond Compliance
In addition to complying with water loss targets, proactive leak detection and repair can also reduce a
utility’s expenditures. Leak identification and repair avoids continued water lost to leakage, thereby saving
on water purchase, treatment, pumping costs, embedded energy, and emissions. Additionally, proactively
pursuing leakage can uncover leaks early in their development. Early leak discovery reduces the risk of
catastrophic failure and corresponding repair costs that tend to increase with time.
Leak detection, whether reactive or proactive, also informs asset management. By engaging with
infrastructure through acoustic surveying, leak noise logger deployment, or other leak detection
technologies, a utility can confirm the accuracy of recorded infrastructure information. Furthermore, a
leak detection survey empowers a utility to map the distribution of leakage, study leak patterns, and more
effectively prioritize pipeline replacement.
Lastly, proactive leak detection demonstrates stewardship to ratepayers and stakeholders and engenders
positive public perception. By showing care for supply-side infrastructure and distribution efficiency, a
utility can more confidently request customer conservation during times of supply scarcity and solicit
approval for capitally intensive projects.
Methodology
Leak detection will be conducted using a comprehensive acoustic survey, meaning that leak detection
technicians will sound all available appurtenances regardless of spacing distances. The following protocols
will be adopted for leak detection:
Sounding points: physical contact and sonic leak sound amplification will occur for each hydrant,
available valve, and customer service connection.
Sonic ground listening (hard cover): when normal contact points are not available or cannot be
created within a reasonable distance, sonic ground listening devices will be used by making
ground contact directly over the pipe at intervals no greater than 6 feet when ground cover is
pavement, concrete, or a similar hard surface. If excessive ambient noise precludes the
effectiveness of the ground listening device in an area during daytime hours, then survey will be
considered during nighttime hours. Such situations will be pre-approved with retail agency staff
before any night surveying is undertaken.
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Sonic ground listening (soft cover): when normal ground contact points are not available and
ground cover is not a hard surface, probe rods will be used at 10-foot intervals. A sound amplifier
will be used on probe rods. Probe rods will be driven into the ground a minimum of 6 inches
directly over the pipe where ground conditions allow.
Verification: all indications of leaks found during initial survey will be verified a second time, after
which the leak will be pinpointed with a computer-based leak sound correlator whenever
possible. Pinpointing leak locations through interpretation of sound intensity, whether by ear,
decibel metering, or comparable methods, will not be used when contact points are available for
access with a computer-based leak sound correlator.
Situations requiring valve or appurtenance operation: the survey equipment that will be used
typically does not require valve operation during surveying and pinpointing. However, on
occasion, services or valves may require operation to eliminate service connection draw noise or
to change velocity noise for the purposes of leak verification. If required, any valve or
appurtenance operation will need to be performed by retail agency personnel only, not by
MWDOC staff.
Procedure for valve or appurtenance operation: on a weekly basis, MWDOC staff will prepare a
list of appurtenances that need to be operated by retail agency staff for leak verification or
pinpointing. The following week, retail agency staff and MWDOC leak detection specialists will
arrange for and operate valves or appurtenances for leak validation.
Correlator equipment: the correlator equipment will prompt the operator to input relevant data
when different pipe sizes and/or materials are encountered during a survey segment. Correlators
will be capable of correlating up to at least four pipe sizes and types at once in a given span.
Equipment Requirements
At minimum, each acoustic leak detection technician will require:
A sounding rod
A ground microphone
Each crew will need:
A vehicle to access leak detection sites and routes
Safety and traffic control equipment (e.g. cones and reflective, brightly colored clothing)
Additional equipment that would allow for more comprehensive and accurate leak detection includes:
Leak noise correlators
Leak noise loggers
Pipe locator
MWDOC has already acquired standard leak detection equipment with financial support from the Bureau
of Reclamation. The equipment MWDOC purchased is listed in Table 8. MWDOC has not yet purchased a
vehicle for leak detection, traffic control equipment, or a pipe locator.
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Staff Requirements
A leak detection technician can typically accomplish 2.5 miles of leak detection per day in a residential
setting. In high traffic settings, leak detection is often most successful when two technicians operate in
parallel to support one another for safety and accessing infrastructure and confirming leak noise. Two
technicians working together can conservatively accomplish 5.0 miles per day, though faster paces may
be possible. As shown in Table 9, accomplishing 336 to 486 miles of leak detection survey would require
1,410 to 2,010 hours.
Table 9: Staff time required for acoustic leak detection
Annual Miles Miles per Day (one person) Total Time per Year
336 to 486 miles 10 miles per week 1,410 to 2,010 hours (0.68 to 0.97 FTE)
Funding Mechanism
Leak detection would be contracted as a choice service at a per-mile rate. Equipment has already been
purchased using MWDOC and Bureau of Reclamation grant funds.
Opportunity No. 4: Distribution System Pressure Surveys
Description
Pressure is necessary to provide high-quality service and react to emergencies, but over-pressurization
can result in unnecessary leakage. Managing pressure for optimal service and minimal leakage requires
thorough knowledge of the distribution system’s pressure profile, but many utilities only have incomplete
or dated pressure data. Typically, pressure data is available only at critical points like pressure -regulating
infrastructure and the highest elevation in the distribution system. This form of pressure data, though
useful for identifying service failures, does not provide complete insight into pressure dynamics across a
system.
To remedy this incomplete insight, it is recommended that utilities log pressure at fire hydrants
throughout the distribution system. Dispersed pressure logging is particularly useful when high-frequency
instruments are deployed, since high-frequency logging can identify pressure transients propagating
through the distribution system.
Table 8: MWDOC leak detection equipment
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Context
Potential
The number of pressure zones in Orange County has not been determined. However, many agencies serve
between 3 and 10 pressure zones (if not more), each of which has unique pressure dynamics.
Furthermore, all MWDOC retail agencies operate pressure-regulating infrastructure, including pumps and
pressure regulating valves. Each piece of pressure-regulating infrastructure has the potential to
malfunction, and not all malfunctions are easy to detect without pressure monitoring equipment.
Therefore, logging system pressures to determine normal operations and deviations from normal can
benefit all retail agencies.
Regulatory Requirements
Senate Bill 555 mandates periodic improvements to water audit data and water loss management, and
Senate Bill 555 and Executive Order B-37-16 both require the achievement of specific performance.
Pressure logging supports compliance with both regulations through the acquisition of more specific
insight into the factors affecting water loss and water loss remediation strategies.
Value Beyond Compliance
Beyond enabling MWDOC retail agencies to comply with water audit and water loss regulations, pressure
logging allows a utility to more accurately quantify average zonal and system pressures. When a utility
refines its average pressure estimate using field data, water loss performance indicators that involve
system pressure become more reliable. Additionally, adding pressure data to zonal management plans
(for example, district metered area management) can highlight opportunities for pressure reduction or
modulation that maintain service, but reduce leak frequencies and flow rates. Targeted pressure
reduction not only saves water, but also saves energy consumption and corresponding emissions.
Furthermore, by logging pressure at a high frequency (four or more pressure samples per second), a utility
can identify pressure transients. Pressure transients, instantaneous and damaging swings in pressure that
propagate through a pipe network, can cause infrastructure damage, but are difficult to identify in the
absence of high-frequency pressure data. When a utility notices frequent infrastructure failure in a certain
area or installs new pressure-regulating infrastructure, high-frequency pressure logging can highlight
transients that a utility may be able to eliminate with operational changes.
Methodology
The methodology used for pressure surveying depends on the survey goal. Methodology must be agreed
upon with each agency before surveying begins. The methodology to be determined includes:
Logger settings (e.g. sampling and recording frequencies)
Logger deployment locations
Logger deployment durations
Analysis of data after logger retrieval
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Equipment Requirements
Pressure data is typically collected with loggers attached to fire hydrants. Loggers can be categorized as
standard (fewer than one pressure read every 250 milliseconds) or high-frequency (more than one
pressure read every 250 milliseconds). Recording pressure in multiple locations simultaneously can allow
pressure patterns and transient propagation to be observed, so a set of loggers than include high-
frequency instruments provides more useful information than a single rotating logger. As a result, high -
frequency loggers are more expensive.
Therefore, it is recommended that MWDOC acquires:
4 or more high-frequency pressure loggers
4 or more standard pressure loggers
8 or more lockboxes to prevent pressure logger theft
Staff Requirements
To conduct a pressure survey, six steps must be accomplished:
1. Choose survey locations based on planning and coordination with agency
2. Deploy loggers
3. Allow the logging period to pass
4. Retrieve loggers
5. Harvest data
6. Analyze data and communicate results
Planning and data retrieval and analysis vary in the time required, depending on survey complexity and
analytic rigor. Planning and analysis can happen concurrently with logging at the next round of sites to
maintain efficiency (see Figure 12). Deploying loggers typically takes one day, assuming that logger
locations are close enough that total driving time does not stretch longer than a half a day. Similarly,
retrieving loggers also takes a day.
Figure 12: Pressure survey phases of work
Therefore, Table 10 shows 15 to 21 surveys will be performed. Each survey will require 44 hours for a total
of 660 to 924 hours.
Table 10: Staff time required for pressure logging and analysis
Annual Surveys Time per Survey Total Time per Year
15 to 21 44 hours 660 to 924 hours (0.32 to 0.44 FTE)
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Funding Mechanism
MWDOC has acquired pressure loggers through a Bureau of Reclamation grant and match funds from
MWDOC. Additional investment in a vehicle for pressure logger deployment and retrieval will be
necessary, and it’s likely that the vehicle would be used for other water loss control services too (for
example, large customer meter testing site visits).
Pressure surveying would be funded through choice election by agencies who contract this se rvice. The
scope of each survey, including the rigor of analysis required, would dictate an appropriate survey budget.
Opportunity No. 5: Distribution System Flushing
Description
Distribution system flushing is sometimes necessary to maintain water quality and exercise system
infrastructure. Traditionally, distribution system flushing has been conducted unidirectional by opening a
fire hydrant near the area of the system to be flushed and directing hydrant discharge into a storm drain.
However, this method of system flushing wastes water treated to potable standards and tends to invite
public criticism.
To mitigate water waste and poor public perception resulting from system flushing, a utility can flush
distribution pipe using a neutral output discharge elimination system (NO-DES). A NO-DES unit connects
to two fire hydrants to create a loop. Water is then pumped from one fire hydrant to the other through
the NO-DES unit, which filters sediment and biofilm stirred up during flushing to remove these
contaminants from the water before the water is reintroduced to the distribution system. If needed, a
NO-DES unit can also add disinfectant during the filtration process to further improve water quality.
Context
Potential
According to the water audit data validated in 2017, retail water agencies in Orange County maintain more
than 10,000 miles of distribution main in their systems.
Regulatory Requirements
The Safe Drinking Water Act and California Health and Safety Code require compliance with drinking water
quality standards to ensure a reliable and safe drinking water supply. Often, to comply with standards set
by the EPA and the state, utilities make regular, planned discharges (flushing) from their distribution
system.
These discharges are regulated by Section 402 of the Clean Water Act that requires that a discharge of
any pollutant or combination of pollutants to surface waters be regulated by a National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
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Value Beyond Compliance
In addition to complying with federal and state regulations, a NO-DES unit allows a utility to more
efficiently use its water. NO-DES decreases the volume of water going to waste during the flushing
process, resulting in cost savings for purchasing, treating, and power to distribute or pump the water.
Further, hydrant flushing to waste is not perceived favorably by customers. Using a NO-DES unit would
decrease public scrutiny, especially during drought periods when the utility is asking customers to use less
water. By efficiently maintaining and operating their distribution system, the utility would demonstrate
stewardship of this limited resource, gaining positive public perception.
Methodology
Flushing with a NO-DES unit will consist of the following steps, whether conducted by a third-party
contractor (phase one) or in-house staff (potential phase two):
1. Deploy: Mobilize and set-up NO-DES truck at flushing location, between two fire hydrants.
2. Connect: Connect a hose from the filtering system’s inlet point to one hydrant; then, connect a
second hose from the filtering system’s outlet point to the other hydrant.
3. Create a loop: Open both fire hydrants, allowing the hoses and filters to be filled. This will create
a temporary above-ground loop in the water distribution system.
4. Circulate: A large pump on the NO-DES unit circulates water through the loop at the desired
flushing velocity, scouring the water main to remove debris.
5. Filter and purify: Contaminants and biofilms are removed by the NO-DES filters. If needed, a small
amount of chlorine may be added to increase chlorine residual during the process.
6. Shut down: When the entire section of water main in the targeted flush zone has been filtered
and all turbidity meters are below 1 NTU, shut down the system, close hydrants, and remove
hoses.
To ensure that this flushing methodology is compliant and reduce the administrative burden on retail
agencies, MWDOC would pursue regional flushing permits from the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality
Board and the San Diego Regional Water Quality Board. A regional permit has not been pursued and
secured before. However, streamlined operation of a standard flushing methodology across the county is
attractive for ease of permitting for MWDOC, MWDOC’s retail agencies, and the regional water quality
boards.
Equipment Requirements
NO-DES flushing will initially be offered as a shared service contracted with a third party. Depending on
interest and cost viability, MWDOC can consider a second phase in which NO-DES flushing is operated in-
house.
Phase 1: Contracting with Private Companies
For the first phase of NO-DES flushing, MWDOC will contract with a third party. A competitive bid process
will allow MWDOC to select the service provider that best meets retail agency needs.
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Phase 2: Offering NO-DES Flushing In-House
Staff will monitor demand for NO-DES flushing over the next few years. If demand for NO-DES flushing
increases, staff will evaluate other options for this shared service, including bringing the flushing in-house.
If MWDOC determines that offering NO-DES flushing using MWDOC staff and equipment is cost-justified,
MWDOC will have to purchase a NO-DES unit. A NO-DES unit (truck or trailer) is required to flush mains
between 2” and 12”. For mains larger than 12”, two NO-DES units may be used in parallel. The NO-DES
has two separate filter housings that must be replaced regularly. The first filter has an approximate life of
1 to 3 weeks, while the second filter has an approximate life of 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the condition
of the distribution system.
Staff Requirements
Phase One: Contracting with Private Companies
In phase one, MWDOC will contract with a third party to accomplish system flushing. MWDOC staff time
will be spent in developing and running the bid process, ensuring ease of contracting, and tracking
program results. To accomplish these administrative tasks, Table 11 shows a total of 450 hours would be
required for 15 agencies at 30 hours per agency.
Table 11: Staff time required for phase 1 of distribution system flushing
Agencies Participating Time per Agency Total Time per Year
15 30 hours 450 hours (0.22 FTE)
Phase Two: Offering NO-DES Flushing In-House
Should staff determine that bringing NO-DES Flushing in-house is feasible, a complete analysis will be
completed and presented to the Board for consideration.
A NO-DES unit requires at least two technicians to operate, but three technicians are typically
recommended. A two-person crew would consist of a lead worker and a maintenance worker with the
following responsibilities:
Lead Worker:
Is responsible for overall NO-DES operation
Plans flushing routes and maps
Calculates flow rates, pressures, and chlorine dosing
Logs data
Retrieves water quality samples
Maintenance Worker A:
Operates hose burro
Operates hydrants and valves
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Maintenance Work B (optional):
Sets up hose ramps to allow traffic to pass over hose, if necessary
Controls traffic
Two trained technicians working together can conservatively accomplish approximately 0.75 miles per
day, though faster paces may be possible. At each location, it takes approximately 1 hour to deploy the
truck and 1 hour to break down the truck, with flush times ranging from 10 minutes to 2 hours. The
economics of operating NO-DES flushing in-house, including staffing, will be evaluated at a later date if
MWDOC staff and board choose to do so.
Summary of Solutions
In summary, it is proposed that MWDOC will offer five shared services to its retail agencies:
Level 1 water audit validation (MWDOC staff)
Customer meter testing (third-party contractor for initial phase)
Distribution system leak detection (MWDOC staff)
Distribution system pressure surveying (MWDOC staff)
NO-DES flushing (third-party contractor for initial phase)
These services will enable MWDOC retail agencies to comply with new water loss regulations and employ
best management practices in ensuring infrastructure longevity and system efficiency.
Private Sector and MWDOC Cost Comparisons
To evaluate the efficiency of shared services provision, MWDOC staff have surveyed the price points of
private-sector service providers for each of the shared services that MWDOC staff recommend be
operated in-house by MWDOC staff. These include Level I Water Balance Validation, Distribution System
Leak Detection, and Distribution System Pressure Surveys. These services require minimal capital
expenditures, of which some have already been purchased including the leak detection equipment and
distribution system pressure loggers.
MWDOC staff recommends that customer meter accuracy testing and distribution system flushing be
contracted externally with the private sector because of the significant expenses to purchase, warehouse,
operate, and maintain required equipment. To get started at a minimal level, meter accuracy testing and
distribution system flushing equipment combined could cost more than $1.5 million. As such, no cost
comparisons between MWDOC and private sector providers for these two services are necessary at this
time. However, MWDOC staff will monitor retail agency subscription to these services. When feasible and
valuable, MWDOC staff will return to the Board to discuss the costs and benefits of bringing these services
in-house.
MWDOC’s costs are based on limited administrative time to coordinate and plan shared services and the
estimated amount of time necessary to perform the shared service. An overhead factor of 1.693 is
multiplied by the hourly rate of staff members performing the work. This factor includes expenses such
as employee benefits, insurance, office maintenance, office supplies, telecommunications, computers and
computer maintenance, software and software support, staff training, conference expenses, travel, and
accommodations.
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Water Balance Validation
MWDOC obtained cost estimates, as shown in Table 12, from five companies to provide the level 1
validation services required by Senate Bill 555. Employees of these companies have been certified by the
California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association to conduct level 1 water audit
validations that meet the requirements of Senate Bill 555. The cost range across private sector providers
was $2,000 to $3,000 per level 1 validation, summarized in the table below.
MWDOC’s cost estimate assumes this service would be performed by the Water Loss Control Programs
Supervisor and the complete validation would require a total of 10 hours to complete . The time to
complete level 1 validation includes administration, data review, two-hour agency consultation, and
reporting. Based on this, MWDOC’s cost estimate is $840 per validation.
Table 12: Level 1 water audit validation pricing
Company Cost of Service
MWDOC $840
Water Systems Optimization, Inc. $2,000 to $2,500
Woodard & Curran $3,000
M.E. Simpson Company, Inc. $2,200 to $2,500
CivilTEC Engineering $3,000
Distribution System Leak Detection
Two levels of distribution system leak detection are under consideration: a systematic survey of large
portions of the distribution system (up to the entire system) and/or a localized survey for a suspected
leak. Leak detection shared services would be structured to allow agencies to access either approach.
Cost estimates for distribution system leak surveying were obtained from three companies. To allow for
cost comparisons, prices were normalized to a survey mile, with technical approach and leak detection
methodology specified. The technical approach involves acoustic listening using ground microphones and
sounding rods, while the methodology is to “sound” the distribution system at all possible locations
including services, meters, valves, and hydrants. Some companies provided pricing based on pipe material
(metallic vs. PVC), while others provided pricing for a standard range of pipe materials. These costs also
include documentation, leak validation, and reporting. Costs ranged from $275 to $400 per mile.
MWDOC’s cost estimate is $207 per mile. A summary of these price points is provided in Table 13.
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Table 13: Leak detection pricing
Company Cost of Service Notes
MWDOC $207 Per mile
Irvine Ranch Water District $170 Per mile
Water Systems Optimization, Inc.
$400
$350
$300
Per mile for miles 1-50
Per mile for miles 51-100
Per mile for miles 101+
Utility Services Associates
$280
$203
$305
Per mile for 75% PVC and 25% metallic +
$149/day mobilization
Per mile for metallic pipe + $149/day for
mobilization
Per mile for PVC pipe + $149/day for mobilization
MatchPoint Water Asset
Management, Inc.
$275
$1500
Per mile for 75% PVC and 25% metallic
Per day (two-person crew, 2 to 5 miles per day)
One company, Utility Services Associates (USA), also provided a cost estimate for a suspected leak
investigation. A suspected leak investigation is a localized survey for a suspected leak. This investigation
will utilize the same technical approach and methodology used in the system survey. Table 14 summarizes
the USA and MWDOC cost estimate for a suspected leak investigation.
Table 14: Suspected leak investigation pricing
Company Cost of Service Notes
MWDOC $259 Per investigation plus mileage
Utility Services Associates $500 Per investigation plus mileage
Distribution System Pressure Survey
Cost estimates for a distribution system pressure survey were obtained from one company. The pressure
survey includes planning the survey with the retail agency, deploying and retrieving data loggers, and
analyzing and reporting results. Table 15 summarizes the private sector and MWDOC cost estimate for a
system pressure survey.
Table 15: Pressure survey pricing
Company Cost of Service Notes
MWDOC $3,360 For an 8-logger survey
Water Systems Optimization, Inc. $6,600 For an 8-logger survey
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Conclusions
Based on this analysis, MWDOC can provide all three shared services at a lower cost than the private
sector and ease the administrative burden for our agencies in securing these services. MWDOC can
provide water balance validation and pressure survey shared services at about half the cost of the private
sector and leak detection shared services at about two-thirds the cost of the private sector.
Should retail agencies request more services than can be provided by MWDOC staff, private sector
consultants and contractors will be made available to the agencies when necessary. These consultants
and contractors will act as an overflow work force to meet the demands in a timely manner.
Execution and Implementation
Target Market
As shown in Figure 13, the target market for water loss control shared services includes all 32 retail water
agencies within Orange County, including all MWDOC member agencies and the cities of Anaheim,
Fullerton, and Santa Ana. MWDOC has a well-established working relationship with all 32 retail water
agencies.
Figure 13: Shared services target market
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Core and Choice Funded Shared Services
MWDOC staff are proposing to implement shared services using a combination of core and choice funding
as summarized in Table 6. Core shared services would be provided to all retail agencies and would be
funded by MWDOC through the general fund. Choice shared services would be funded by participating
retail agencies who choose to access the shared service.
Because Senate Bill 555 requires all urban water suppliers to submit validated water audits annually to
the California Department of Water Resources by October 1, staff is proposing that water audit validation
be a core shared service. However, it should be noted that the time available to complete 30 validations
the first year will be compressed to three months from July 1, 2019, when shared services are initiated,
to October 1, 2019, when validations are submitted to DWR. As a result, contractor assistance may be
needed the first year for validations to be completed on time.
It is anticipated that staff at some agencies will pursue Water Audit Validator (WAV) certification through
the American Water Works Association, which will enable them to validate the water balance for their
agency. However, water audit validation must be performed by a certified validator who is not involved
in compiling the water balance. Currently, few agencies have the staff necessary to both compile and
validate a water audit. Should enough agencies establish sufficient resources to both complete a water
audit and then independently validate it, staff will reevaluate providing validation as a core service.
The remaining shared services are not mandated and would therefore be choice funded by agencies
choosing to access the shared service. This ensures that agencies only pay for the shared services they
choose to access.
Table 16: Shared service implementation funding and contracting structure
Shared Service Funding Mechanism
Water audit validation Core
Customer meter testing Choice
Leak detection Choice
Pressure surveying Choice
NO-DES flushing Choice
In-House Staff and Contractor-Provided Shared Services
Staff propose to use a combination of in-house staff and outside contractors to provide shared services
as shown in Table 17. Water audit validation, leak detection and system pressure surveying will be
implemented utilizing in-house staff. These shared services do not require significant capital investments
for equipment and require minimal office space for staff and equipment storage. Leak detection and
pressure surveying equipment has already been purchased using MWDOC and USBR grant funds. This
equipment is stored in MWDOC’s on-site storage vault and is secured nightly.
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Customer Meter Accuracy Testing and Distribution System Flushing services require significant capital
investment in equipment and warehousing. As a result, these shared services will be implemented with
outside contractors. McCall’s Meters, Inc. and Westerly Meter Service Company have been providing
customer meter accuracy testing for the past three years. This arrangement will be continued for another
two years before another competitive selection process is completed to maintain adherence to MWDOC’s
Administrative Code. In order to provide distribution system flushing services, staff will conduct a Request
for Proposals (RFP) process to select a contractor(s). The RFP will clearly define the scope of work desired
by retail agencies planning to access this shared service and specify best practices that the contractor(s)
must employ. It is anticipated the RFP process, including Board authorization, will be initiated at the
beginning of the 2019-20 fiscal year and conclude by fall 2019.
During the first 12 to 24 months of shared service implementation, staff will evaluate the feasibility of
transitioning contractor-provided services for meter testing and system flushing to in-house provided
services. The biggest challenge to overcome in making this transition is the significant capital investment
for equipment, alongside with warehouse and utility yard-style facilities to house equipment.
Phased implementation will allow for an evolving understanding of retail agency demand for these
services without making significant capital expenditures that could be stranded if not utilized.
Table 17: Shared service provision in phase one
Shared Service Phase One Provider
Water audit validation In-house (MWDOC)
Customer meter testing Contractor(s)
Leak detection In-house (MWDOC)
Pressure surveying In-house (MWDOC)
NO-DES flushing Contractor(s)
Staffing Plan and Organizational Structure
Staffing Plan
Water loss control shared services will be offered through a combination of in-house staff and contracted
services. Shared services implemented with in-house staff will initially be level 1 water audit validation,
distribution system leak detection, and distribution system pressure surveying. Due to the significant
capital investment needed to purchase and warehouse meter accuracy testing and system flushing
equipment, these services will be contracted in the first phase of shared service implementation. If at a
later date MWDOC determines that customer meter testing and/or NO-DES system flushing would be
appropriate to offer as an in-house service, staff will return to the Board to request authorization.
Staff completed an analysis of in-house staff needs to provide water audit validation, distribution system
leak detection, and distribution system pressure surveys. Additional time is included to capture the
administrative time necessary to facilitate both in-house and contractor-provided shared services. Table
18 shows that 1.81 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff are needed for a “low” level of shared services and 2.26
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FTE staff are needed for a “high” level of shared services. Using the results of the Shared Services Survey,
the “low” level of participation assumes that 100% of agencies designating “highly likely” and 50% of
agencies designating “likely” will participate. The “high” level of participation assumes that 100% of
“highly likely” and “likely” agencies will participate.
This staffing analysis also includes time for the Supervisor to assist the Director of Water Use Efficiency
with technical support for water loss control policy development and competitive selection processes
necessary for contractor-provided shared services (meter accuracy testing and distribution system
flushing). Knowing that the State Water Resources Control Board has a deadline to establish a water loss
standard by July of 2020, the amount of time needed for policy support will be significant. Together, these
activities are estimated to require an additional 0.20 FTE for the Supervisor position.
And finally, this analysis includes 0.10 FTE (per FTE) for holiday, vacation and sick time.
Table 18: Proposed water loss control shared services staffing
Position and Responsibilities Funding
Mechanism
Staffing Need
(Low)
Staffing Need
(High)
Water Loss Control Programs Supervisor 1.03 1.19
Level 1 water audit validation Core 0.10 0.14
Customer meter accuracy testing Choice 0.09 0.09
Distribution system pressure surveys Choice 0.32 0.44
Distribution system flushing Choice 0.22 0.22
Water loss policy development Core 0.20 0.20
Overhead (holiday, sick & vacation time) Core 0.10 0.10
Leak Detection Technician * 0.78 1.07
Distribution system leak detection Choice 0.68 0.97
Overhead (holiday, sick & vacation) Core 0.10 0.10
Total 1.81 2.26
* excludes suspected leak investigations.
Staff is recommending two full-time equivalent employees be hired to provide water loss control shared
services – one Water Loss Control Program Supervisor and one Leak Detection Technician. The primary
responsibilities of the Water Loss Control Program Supervisor would be overall program supervision and
administration, scheduling of services, policy development, water audit validation, pressure surveys, and
water loss control work group planning, coordination, and implementation
The primary responsibilities of the Leak Detection Technician would be leak detection and assistance with
pressure survey equipment deployment and recovery (when available).
Draft job descriptions for both positions are provided as Appendix 3.
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Organizational Structure
The proposed Water Loss Control Shared Services will be housed within MWDOC’s Water Use Efficiency
Department and would be the responsibility of the Dir ector of Water Use Efficiency as shown in Figure
14. The Water Loss Control Programs Supervisor will report to and be supervised by the Director of Water
Use Efficiency and would be located at the vacant work station in the accounting department. The Water
Loss Control Programs Supervisor would manage the day-to-day operations of water loss control shared
services, including the Leak Detection Technician. The Leak Detection Technician is primarily a field-based
employee however, any time spent working in the office would be floating at any open work station.
Figure 14: Water Loss Control Shared Services Organizational Structure
Physical Location
Both staff and water loss control equipment will be located at MWDOC’s current Fountain Valley offices.
There is currently one vacant work station in the MWDOC Accounting office area. The Water Loss Control
Programs Supervisor will be assigned to this work station. The Leak Detection Technician is primarily a
field-based position; therefore, limited office space would be needed, usually on Fridays. Leak detection
equipment will continue to be stored in the secure vault location adjacent to the copy room.
Equipment and Training
Initial Equipment Needs
The equipment needs for shared services staff include vehicles, vehicle accessories, and safety equipment.
In the past few months, Yorba Linda Water District and Irvine Ranch Water District obtained bids for the
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purchase of vehicles designed to meet the needs of MWDOC’s field staff. These bids ranged from $29,000
to $29,500 per truck from Chevrolet and Ford, respectively. Vehicle accessories such as cab guards, corner
strobes, traffic directors, and tool boxes ranged from $1,700 to $2,000 per vehicle. Therefore, the cost
for purchasing two vehicles including accessories is approximately $62,400.
Safety equipment for staff includes work gloves, rubber gloves, safety glasses, spray paint, pipe locators,
traffic cones, hard hats, and ANSI Class III safety vests. In addition, two computer work stations and one
laptop for field work will be needed. The initial cost for this equipment is approximately $10,400, with the
pipe locators composing the majority of this expense.
Staff training will be required for level 1 water audit validation and general field operations safety. The
California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association administers the Level 1 Water Audit
Validation (WAV) certificate program. Trainings are offered a few times each year. In 2018, the training
and certification exam fee was $2,000 per individual. In addition, general field staff safety training will also
be an important requirement for MWDOC field staff. The cost for safety training is estimated to be $2,000.
The total training expense is therefore estimated to be $4,000.
Ongoing Equipment or Staff-Related Costs
Ongoing costs are anticipated to include cell phone service, auto insurance, boot allowances, uniforms,
vehicle fuel, and maintenance. Some of these costs will be incurred monthly while others will be incurred
annually. The annual cost for these expenses is approximately $8,600 per year.
In summary, initial vehicle, equipment, and safety costs are estimated to be $76,800, and ongoing costs
are estimated to be $8,600 per year.
Shared Services Pricing
In the private sector cost comparison section above, staff estimated the cost for MWDOC to provide each
in-house shared service. These fixed unit cost estimates, provided in Table 9, will be charged by MWDOC
to agencies accessing shared services. Cost estimates for level 1 water audit validation, distribution system
leak detection, and distribution system pressure surveys include both administrative time to facilitate the
service and time to perform the service. Cost estimates for customer meter accuracy testing and
distribution system flushing only include administrative time for MWDOC staff to facilitate the contractor-
provided shared services. These costs will be refined annually based on actual costs incurred. This
approach will provide agencies with certainty of costs to be incurred and allow agencies to budget in
advance of accessing the shared service. MWDOC will fund remaining costs not covered by participating
agencies, and these costs will not be included in the OCWD groundwater customer charge.
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Table 19: MWDOC shared services pricing
Shared Service Unit Cost
Water audit validation $840 per validation
Customer meter testing $168 administrative fee *
Distribution system leak detection $207 per mile
Suspected leak survey $259 per suspected leak
Pressure survey $3,360 per survey
NO-DES flushing $840 administrative fee *
* Unit costs for meter testing and system flushing only include administrative
costs for MWDOC staff to facilitate contractor-provided shared services.
Promotion
MWDOC’s Water Loss Control Shared Services will be promoted on an ongoing basis through a
combination of core and choice services. Core services will be funded by MWDOC and will be available to
all agencies. Choice services will be funded by participating retail agencies and will only be charged to
those who elect to use those services at a rate proportional to the service quantity accessed.
Agencies will be asked to identify the services they plan to use during the coming fiscal year. This will be
conducted in coordination with the annual budgeting process to allow time for MWDOC to plan staffing
and scheduling of services and for agencies to budget for the services they plan to access. Annual shared
services exhibits added to the master water loss control shared services agreement will formalize each
agency’s participation.
Should an agency not complete an annual shared services exhibit but decide mid-year to access shared
services, they will be considered on a case-by-case basis as shared services resources are available. If
shared services resources are not available that year, this agency will be scheduled for services on a first
come-first served basis at the beginning of the following year.
Water Loss Control Shared Services Agreement
Agencies choosing to access MWDOC water loss control shared services will be required to sign a shared
services agreement. A draft of this agreement is provided as Appendix 4. This agreement will initially have
a five-year term. Annual addendums to the shared services agreement will be used to define what shared
services will be accessed each year for each agency. Addendums will allow for annual adjustments to the
types of services to be accessed, fees to be charged for services, and the addition o f new shared services
as they become available. This same agreement and addendum structures have been used effectively for
the last three years for MWDOC’s water loss control technical assistance program.
Agencies will be asked to make their annual shared services elections in the third quarter of each fiscal
year. This will allow agencies time to budget for the services within their normal budget cycle and will
allow MWDOC staff time to schedule and manage workloads in the coming year. Agencies may need to
supplement their election of services partway through the year, which can be accommodated by
submitting an additional addendum defining the additional services. Supplemental addendums will be
accepted as staffing and contract services availability permit.
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Timeline
Should the Board authorize implementation of the Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan, staff
will initiate a five-year implementation plan as scheduled in Table 20. This process will begin by
incorporating costs into the fiscal year 2019-20 (FY19-20) budget. As the new fiscal year draws near, staff
will begin the recruitment process for the two new positions, with the goal of having the new staff start
in July or August of 2019. This will allow staff to begin offering shared services at the beginning of FY19-
20 with level 1 water audit validation, leak detection, customer meter accuracy testing, and pressure
surveys offered first. NO-DES distribution system flushing will require a Request for Proposals process to
select contractors to provide the service. MWDOC staff anticipate this process will be complete by the
end of the calendar year to allow flushing services to begin in early 2020.
Over time, staff will monitor the type and volumes of shared services accessed by each agency. Monitoring
will include documentation of actual costs so that the shared services charges to agencies are refined each
year. In year-three (or sooner, as possible), staff will evaluate the feasibility of transitioning the meter
accuracy testing and system flushing to in-house provided services. Ultimately, if this transition is found
to be feasible, Board authorization will be required.
Table 20: Five-year shared services implementation plan
Shared Service Year I
FY 2019-20
Year II
FY 2020-21
Year III
FY 2021-22
Year IV
FY 2022-23
Year V
FY 2023-24
Water Audit
Validation MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff
Customer Meter
Accuracy Testing Outside Vendor Outside
Vendor
Outside
Vendor
Outside Vendor -
consider MWDOC
Staff
Outside Vendor
or MWDOC Staff
Distribution System
Leak Detection MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff
Distribution System
Pressure Surveying MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff MWDOC Staff
Distribution System
Flushing
RFP Process to
Select Vendor
Outside
Vendor
Outside
Vendor
Outside Vendor -
consider MWDOC
Staff
Outside Vendor
or MWDOC Staff
Technical Advisory Committee
The Water Loss Control Work Group (Work Group), comprised of MWDOC and retail water agency staff,
has been actively engaged in water loss control activities since 2015. The Work Group meets every other
month and has an extensive knowledge of water loss control practices and retail water agency needs. The
Work Group has been instrumental in shaping the direction of water loss control, both in Orange County
and across California. Moving forward, staff will utilize the Work Group as a technical advisory committee
to identify, develop, and recommend water loss control shared services. Recommendations will be
presented to the MWDOC Board for consideration.
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Strategic Alliances
MWDOC’s water loss control shared services can foster strategic partnerships with state agencies,
neighboring retailers, and private-sector experts. These partnerships could inform state and regional
policy, regional collaboration and research, and funding acquisition.
State Agencies and Policy Development
The California State Water Resources Control Board is currently establishing water loss standards that will
meet Senate Bill 555 requirements. The water loss standards will then be folded into the water budget
framework under development in accordance with Executive Order B-37-16, “Making Water Conservation
a California Way of Life.”
State Water Resources Control Board staff have solicited MWDOC’s water loss analysis results to date to
inform the standards setting process. However, a lack of data on the relationship between investment in
water loss control and the return on that investment is hampering efforts to develop a cost-justified
regulatory framework. Therefore, MWDOC is well-positioned to support retail agencies in cost-effective
water loss recovery and then use the results of its program to drive the statewide conversation on water
loss objectives.
Water Systems Optimization
Since 2016, Water Systems Optimization (WSO) has provided water loss technical assistance to MWDOC
retail agencies. WSO has also supported MWDOC in developing shared services and equipment for its
retail agencies, including contracted customer meter testing, a leak detection and pressure monitoring
equipment lending library, and the possible future water loss control services described in this business
plan.
WSO could be kept under contract to support MWDOC’s water loss control shared services
implementation by:
Analyzing and tracking key performance indicators and return on investment
Communicating shared services results to other key stakeholders (e.g. the Department of Water
Resources and State Water Resources Control Board)
Evaluating the technical merits of expended shared services
Integrating MWDOC’s water loss control shared services with other water loss control analysis
and intervention (e.g. water audit compilation, source meter testing)
Providing technical expertise in water loss control best practices
Private Sector Service Providers
MWDOC can partner with private sector service providers to meet short-term gaps in shared service
availability, particularly if demand exceeds MWDOC staff’s initial conservative forecasts. Additionally,
private sector service providers can be contracted to provide capitally-intensive services like NO-DES
flushing and customer meter testing, as previously described. Su ch partnerships would serve the dual
purposes of supporting local private sector service providers while enabling MWDOC agencies to more
quickly engage with water loss analysis and reduction.
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Private sector service providers that MWDOC has worked with on water loss control to date include:
Westerly Meter Testing (Compton)
McCall’s Meter Service (Hemet)
Neighboring Agencies
The MWDOC work group has facilitated knowledge transfer between Orange County agencies and
neighboring agencies like the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the San Diego County
Water Authority, and the City of Long Beach Water Department. Working relationships with neighboring
agencies have allowed MWDOC to access additional data (e.g. customer meter test results) and service
and product recommendations (e.g. Advanced Metering Infrastructure service providers).
Financial Plan
Staff propose that MWDOC fund all initial and ongoing equipment costs using MWDOC’s general fund as
a core contribution and that agencies pay for staff time associated with the shared services they acc ess
as choice services. Staff also recommend that MWDOC’s core contribution be excluded from the OCWD
Groundwater Customer Charge, since OCWD is not a candidate for water loss control shared services.
Initial costs (for example, vehicles, equipment, and training) are required to initiate shared services. These
costs include $62,400 for vehicles and accessories, $10,400 for office and safety equipment, and $4,000
for staff training. On-going costs of $10,400 per year are anticipated for cell phones, uniforms, footwear
allowances, auto insurance, and vehicle fuel.
Participating agencies will then fund shared services they access on a per-unit basis, as proposed in Table
21. These unit costs include salary and wages, employee benefits and other overhead costs such as office
supplies, computer maintenance, software and support, telecommunication, etc.
Table 21: MWDOC shared services pricing
Shared Service Unit Cost
Water audit validation $840 per validation
Customer meter testing $168 administrative fee *
Distribution system leak detection $207 per mile
Suspected leak survey $259 per suspected leak
Pressure survey $3,360 per survey
NO-DES flushing $840 administrative fee *
* Unit costs for meter testing and system flushing only include administrative
costs for MWDOC staff to facilitate contractor-provided shared services.
Should the initial retail agency subscriptions for shared services not fully fund the two proposed staff
members, MWDOC will fund remaining costs as core activities. During this time, staff will actively promote
shared services to minimize the draw of staff time on the general fund.
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Grant Funding
As is done with MWDOC’s Water Use Efficiency Program, every effort will be made to access grant funding
to assist with implementation of water loss control shared services. Grant funds could be used for a variety
of activities, including the purchase of equipment, funding shared services, and/or conducting water loss
related research. Funding opportunities include local, state and federal sources such as Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California, California Department of Water Resources, California State Water
Resources Control Board, and the US Bureau of Reclamation Field Services or Water Smart opportunities.
To date, MWDOC staff have acquired funding for water loss control from the Bureau of Reclamation and
the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for leak detection equipment and leak detection
research, respectively. The cohesion and reach of MWDOC’s water loss control offerings to its retail
agencies make funding more attractive to funders looking for impact, efficacy, and industry leadership.
Exit Strategy
If MWDOC embarked on offering shared services as described above and any of these services were no
longer desired by retail agencies, staff would implement an exit strategy. The exit strategy will limit losses
and will consider the following:
It is more likely that an individual shared service will be discontinued rather than all shared
services.
Every effort will be made to transition in-house staff to another agency needing that individual’s
expertise.
Shared services equipment will be sold, if appropriate, especially to MWDOC retail agencies.
MWDOC will include a termination clause in professional services agreements between MWDOC
and the contract service provider(s).
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Appendix 1: Retail Agency Shared Services Survey
Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan
Member Agency Survey
Survey Background
Over the last three years, MWDOC established a comprehensive water loss control
technical assistance program for water agencies throughout Orange County. This effort
grew out of the legislative requirements of Senate Bill 1420 (2014) and Senate Bill 555
(2015). The program began with technical assistance, provided by Water Systems
Optimization, Inc. (WSO), and included water balance compilation, component analysis,
distribution system leak detection, and reporting that contains recommendations for
further actions to improve an agency’s understanding of water loss control opportunities
within their system. This program has evolved over time with the addition of sales and
production meter accuracy testing in 2016, water audit validation in 2017, and the
establishment of a distribution system leak detection equipment lending library in 2018.
With the exception of the equipment lending library, these services are accessed by
member agencies through the “Choice” program framework; on an annual basis,
agencies choose the services they desire and then pay for access to those services.
During this same time, MWDOC also facilitated bi-monthly Water Loss Control Work
Group meetings, open to all agencies, with the intent of furthering collaboration and
understanding of broader water loss control opportunities. Since these efforts started in
2015, the level of interest from water agencies throughout Orange County for these and
other water loss control services has grown.
As a result, in February 2018 the MWDOC Board authorized staff to explore offering
Water Loss Control Shared Services directly from MWDOC to member agencies.
MWDOC staff will be developing a Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan
(Business Plan) for review by both the member agencies and the Board. Before any
shared services are provided (beyond our current offering), the Business Plan must be
approved by the MWDOC Board. Staff is planning to present the draft Business Plan to
the Board later this year and will continue to engage with agencies along the way. The
purpose of this survey is to help MWDOC staff understand what shared services
member agencies are interested in and how they should be funded. The results of this
survey will be used to establish preliminary participation assumptions that will be used
in developing the Business Plan, though responses to the survey are not binding.
The potential water loss control shared services to be explored in this survey and
possibly in the Business Plan include the following:
Annual Water Balance Validation
Water Meter Accuracy Testing (large and small sales meters)
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Distribution System Leak Detection
Distribution System Pressure Surveys
Distribution System Flushing
The shared services could be offered using our well established “Core” and “Choice”
funding framework, with “Core” activities available to all agencies funded through the
MWDOC general fund and “Choice” activities funded by member agencies at the level
of service of their choosing. These services could be accessed through an extended
term Shared Services Agreement. The Agreement would outline the basic roles and
responsibilities of MWDOC and the member agencies. Annually, each agency would
complete a Shared Services Participation Exhibit. This Exhibit would identify which
shared services they would like to access and at what level of service (e.g., the number
of meters to be tested or miles of main to be surveyed for leaks). Agencies will have the
choice to opt in or out of shared services annually/periodically.
The following are basic tenets of MWDOC’s Water Loss Control Shared Services:
Offer shared services at a competitive or lower cost than the same services
provided by the private sector
Provide quality shared services on par with or better than the same services
provided by the private sector
Realize economies of scale for these services by providing services at a regional
level that cannot be justified at many local levels
Continue collaboration and shared learning among all agencies throughout this
process
Phase implementation of new shared services over time, starting with the
services that have the highest level of interest or demand by water agencies
Integrate program administration and data management to share results and
customize program offerings to the unique conditions of each member agency
As you are completing the survey, keep in mind that we do not have answers to all the
questions that may come to mind at this time. We believe you will want to know the
cost of these services prior to committing to such a program. The Business Plan will
have estimated costs, but we do not have the costs outlined at this time. It is important
that we fully understand all concerns you may have; therefore, we have provided space
in the survey for you to ask questions or to express concerns. Please use these
sections of the survey to bring this information to our attention.
Participating in this survey is completely voluntary. However, we strongly encourage all
agencies to participate in order to provide us the clearest understanding of your
collective views. Additionally, taking the survey does not commit your agency to any
shared service.
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The following provides a brief description of each shared service we are exploring within
the Business Plan, along with specific questions for each shared service.
Water Audit Validation Shared Service
Senate Bill 555 (2015) requires urban water suppliers to conduct an annual water loss
audit in accordance with the method adopted by the American Water Works Association
Water Audit and Loss Control Program Manual M36 using the Free Water Audit
Software. The Bill also requires those audits to be independently validated by a
company or individual that did not contribute to compiling the audit. Furthermore, the
validator must hold a Level 1 Water Audit Validator certificate issued by the California-
Nevada section of the American Water Works Association. MWDOC could provide
annual Level 1 Water Audit Validation services by a certified validator for water
suppliers throughout Orange County.
1. If MWDOC provided annual Water Audit Validation services, as required by SB 555,
would your agency participate?
a. Highly Likely
b. Likely
c. Unlikely
2. Should annual Water Audit Validation be a Core or Choice funded activity?
a. Core
b. Choice
c. Please share why you prefer this as a Core or Choice activity.
3. Please share any questions or concerns you may have regarding proposed annual
Water Audit Validation shared services:
Sales Meter Accuracy Testing Shared Service
Sales meter accuracy testing can assess the accuracy of an agency’s customer meters
in order to distinguish between apparent loss and real loss in the annual water audit.
Sales meter testing can also be harnessed to refine customer meter replacement
schedules and confirm the performance of newly purchased meters. Large customer
meter tests, particularly on high-consumption accounts, can verify accurate revenue
generation on key accounts. Furthermore, some customer meter testing may be
required in the future if Assembly Bill 3206 passes, though the details of such required
testing have not yet solidified.
1. If MWDOC provided statistically-based Water Meter Accuracy Testing services
across all customer meter sizes, would your agency access these services?
a. Highly Likely
b. Likely
c. Unlikely
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2. If MWDOC provided Water Meter Accuracy Testing services for new meters, would
your agency access these services?
a. Highly Likely
b. Likely
c. Unlikely
3. If MWDOC provided independent verification of meter accuracy in response to a
customer claim of inaccuracy, would your agency access these services?
a. Highly Likely
b. Likely
c. Unlikely
4. If MWDOC provided meter accuracy testing services, how many meters do you
anticipate testing per year, on average?
5. Should Meter Accuracy Testing be a Core or Choice funded activity?
a. Core
b. Choice
c. Please share why you prefer this as a Core or Choice activity.
6. Please share any questions or concerns you may have regarding proposed meter
accuracy testing shared services:
Distribution System Leak Detection Shared Service
Acoustic leak detection identifies unsurfaced leaks using listening equipment and leak
correlations. By proactively finding and repairing unsurfaced leaks, an agency can
reduce real loss, avoid catastrophic infrastructure failure, minimize contaminant
potential, and extend asset life. Additionally, proactive leak detection will be recognized
by state regulatory agencies as a form of water loss management improvement required
by Senate Bill 555. Lastly, all agencies will be required to meet water loss standards
that will be published in July 2020, so proactive leak detection may be necessary to
maintain compliance with impending water loss regulation.
1. If MWDOC provided partial- or full-system leak detection services for distribution
infrastructure, would your agency participate?
a. Highly Likely
b. Likely
c. Unlikely
2. If MWDOC provided partial- or full-system leak detection services, how many miles
of distribution main do you anticipate surveying per year, on average?
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3. If MWDOC provided distribution system leak detection services to check for a
suspected leak, would your agency participate?
a. Highly Likely
b. Likely
c. Unlikely
4. Should distribution system leak detection be a Core or Choice funded activity?
a. Core
b. Choice
c. Please share why you prefer this as a Core or Choice activity.
5. Please share any questions or concerns you may have regarding proposed
distribution system leak detection shared services:
Distribution System Pressure Survey Shared Service
Distribution system pressures can be logged for a variety of reasons: transient
identification and mitigation, district metered area design, data collection that informs
pressure optimization, and water audit pressure estimation, to name a few. Pressures
are recorded at fire hydrants using high-frequency loggers that log data over a period of
days to weeks and can identify pressure transients (also known as water hammers or
pressure surges).
1. If MWDOC provided distribution system pressure surveys (system-wide or pressure
zone), would your agency participate?
a. Highly Likely
b. Likely
c. Unlikely
2. Should distribution system pressure surveys be a Core or Choice funded activity?
a. Core
b. Choice
c. Please share why you prefer this as a Core or Choice activity.
3. Please share any questions or concerns you may have regarding proposed
distribution system pressure survey shared services:
Distribution System Flushing Shared Service
Distribution system flushing is required to maintain water quality within the distribution
system. System flushing is generally accomplished by attaching a diffuser to a fire
hydrant and flushing water out of the system to convey sediment that impacts water
quality. A new method of system flushing has emerged using a No-DES flushing
vehicle. This vehicle not only flushes the distribution system effectively, but flush water
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is filtered and recovered back into the distribution system, resulting in saved water and
avoiding negative public perception by flushing into the street. To learn more about this
system, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3KHPq6vmzk The City of
Huntington Beach recently purchase a No-DES Truck that went operational on May 1st,
and the City of La Habra contracted to have their system flushed in 2017 using this
technology.
1. If MWDOC provided distribution system flushing services, would your agency
participate?
a. Highly Likely
b. Likely
c. Unlikely
2. If MWDOC provided distribution system flushing services, how many miles of
distribution main do you anticipate flushing per year, on average?
3. Should distribution system flushing be a Core or Choice funded activity?
a. Core
b. Choice
c. Please share why you prefer this as a Core or Choice activity.
4. Please share any questions or concerns you may have regarding proposed
distribution system flushing shared services:
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Appendix 2: Shared Services Survey Responses
Water Audit Validation Shared Service
If MWDOC
provided annual
Water Audit
Validation
Services, as
required by SB
555, would your
agency
participate?
Should
annual Water
Audit
Validation be
a Core or
Choice
funded
activity?
Please share why you prefer this
as a Core or Choice activity.
Please share any
questions or concerns
you may have regarding
proposed annual Water
Audit Validation Shared
Services.
City of Anaheim Likely Choice The Core and Choice funding do not
apply to Anaheim. Anaheim funding
will be per Master Agreement between
MWDOC and Anaheim.
None.
City of Brea Highly Likely Core requirement of the state none
City of Buena
Park
Highly Likely Choice Agency should have the choice to use
this service.
none
City of Fountain
Valley
Highly Likely Core It should be a Core activity since it is
required of all agencies and cost
sharing through MWDOC is the most
beneficial method to all agencies.
none
City of Fullerton Highly Likely Choice We would most likely participate, but if
something were to change, either
internally here or at the state level, we
would like the chance to opt out.
Would this be done by a
MWDOC employee or a third
party like WSO?
City of Garden
Grove
Likely Choice It just makes sense. None
City of
Huntington
Beach
Highly Likely Choice If an agency does not wish to
participate, they should not be forced
to subsidize other agencies who are.
none at this time
City of La Habra Highly Likely Choice I like the freedom of choice and am
willing to pay for those services that
are utilized. I understand that not all
agencies have the capacity to perform
these additional responsibilities
without additional personnel or
impacting current responsibilities.
I don't have any questions. I
appreciate the shared
services and view them as a
highly qualified extension of
our workforce!
City of La Palma Highly Likely Choice Though some agencies may choose to
have an agency representative get
certified to perform in-house
validation, La Palma given its staffing
level would continue to enlist the aid of
MWDOC and WSO for the compilation
of its water loss audit and ultimate
validation.
None at this time.
City of Newport
Beach
Highly Likely Choice I think member agencies should have
the opportunity to opt in or out of the
service depending on if they have
someone in-house to provide these
services for them. The cost of the
program should not be put on those
agencies opting out of the service.
No concerns
City of Orange Highly Likely Choice We would like to have the flexibility of
selecting the activities that fit our
specific needs.
Cost
City of San
Clemente
Highly Likely Core At least for this coming year it seems
almost all agencies would benefit from
validation services and thus the cost
I hope to see an economy of
scale in the pricing of
validation services through a
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could be shared across all of MWDOC.
However, in future years, as agencies
invest in getting their staff validated, it
might be better served as a Choice
activity.
MWDOC staff or contracted
validator - along with
streamlined contracting, it
will help justify the cost
compared to us getting an
individual contractor on
board at the City to do this
for us.
City of San Juan
Capistrano
Likely Choice A central common auditor would
streamline the process.
The auditor needs to stick to
the strict criteria of the audit
requirements, and not make
an extended project out of
it.
City of Santa Ana Highly Likely Choice It seems the best fit for Santa Ana -
MWDOC relationship.
This year we are using WSO
to perform and validate our
FY 2017/18 audit. We
anticipate using consultant
services to fill this need
moving forward.
City of Seal
Beach
Highly Likely Core Since every agency/district must
perform this activity, it seems natural
to include this work as a part of
MWDOC's services to all
agencies/districts
NA
City of Tustin Likely Choice Allows for equitable cost sharing and
allows agencies to opt out of services
they do not wish to use.
none
City of
Westminster
Highly Likely Core Westminster has minimal staff. With
only one analyst to fill out the water
audit, there is no second person readily
available in-house to validate. We
would be required to become
validators which is a large burden for a
small agency.
Westminster would
absolutely use this service
and all aspects of the shared
service are of interest to
Westminster.
East Orange
County W.D.
Highly Likely Choice Better opportunities for cost control
and efficiency
I don't understand the scope
of the water audit services
and how or if the size of the
agency affects the cost/level
of effort.
El Toro W.D. Highly Likely Choice Individual agencies are making choices
whether or not to participate in the
service. The cost should not be shared
by agencies not choosing to benefit
from the service.
How much time would
MWDOC need to complete
the validation? When would
the Water Audit need to be
submitted to MWDOC to
provide enough time to
complete the validation such
that the agencies can meet
the Water Audit submittal
deadline?
Irvine Ranch
W.D.
Highly Likely Core There is currently a limited number of
certified and experienced data
validators.
Inclusion of this as either a
core or choice option should
be reviewed annually as the
pool and pricing for data
validators grows.
Laguna Beach
County W.D.
Likely Choice Some agencies may choose to handle
this audit differently.
With the wide variation in
complexity, it may be
difficult to determine the
work involved.
Mesa W. D. Highly Likely Choice Some agencies may have an in-house
certified validator.
Oh, I think this is a great
idea. With MWDOC
providing the validation, OC
agencies will have
consistency in data
validation scores and our
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relative scores will reflect
relative data validity.
Moulton Niguel
W.D.
Likely Core The annual water audit validation is
now a state-wide requirement.
Service must be
offered at competitive
or lower cost than
found elsewhere.
Santa Margarita
W.D.
Likely Choice While SMWD is pursuing certification
for validation, we would prefer having
a 3rd party validation. That being said,
some other agencies might prefer to
have the option to validate themselves
or have another vendor perform the
function.
Only concern is that SMWD
anticipates doing more in-
depth validations
periodically on our own.
Serrano W.D. Likely Choice I think that you are more likely to get
the program support from agencies if it
is Choice.
no concerns
South Coast
W.D.
Highly Likely Core State mandated. WSO has clarified all
concerns to date.
Trabuco Canyon
W.D.
Highly Likely Core Required by regulations None
Yorba Linda
W.D.
Highly Likely Core Core, because of the difficulty
becoming a certified validator.
If shared services for Audit
Validation take away a lot of
money from other potential
services, we may want to
opt-out of this particular
item.
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Sales Meter Accuracy Testing Shared Service
If MWDOC
provided
statistically-
based
Water
Meter
Accuracy
Testing
Services
across all
customer
meter sizes,
would your
agency
access
these
services?
If
MWDOC
provided
Water
Meter
Accuracy
Testing
Services
for new
meters,
would
your
agency
access
these
services?
If MWDOC
provided
independent
verification
of meter
accuracy in
response to
a customer
claim of
inaccuracy,
would your
agency
access these
services?
If MWDOC
provided
Meter
Accuracy
Testing
Services,
how many
meters do
you
anticipate
testing per
year, on
average?
Should
Meter
Accuracy
Testing
be a
Core or
Choice
funded
activity?
Please share why
you prefer this
as a Core or
Choice activity.
Please share
any questions
or concerns
you may have
regarding
proposed
Meter
Accuracy
Testing
Shared
Services.
City of
Anaheim
Likely Likely Likely 300 - 400 Choice The Core and
Choice funding do
not apply to
Anaheim. Anaheim
funding will be per
Master Agreement
between MWDOC
and Anaheim.
None.
City of Brea Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice we do in house none
City of
Buena Park
Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Unsure Choice Agencies should
choose
none
City of
Fountain
Valley
Likely Unlikely Likely 350 Choice It should be a
Choice activity
because only select
agencies would
participate in this.
none
City of
Fullerton
Likely Unlikely Likely Cost
dependant
Choice We have our own
meter testing
bench for smaller
meters and meter
testing truck for
larger meters. The
only reason we
don't use them as
much as we could
is because we don't
have the staff.
N/A
City of
Garden
Grove
Likely Likely Likely 500 to
1000
Choice It just makes sense. None
City of
Huntington
Beach
Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice If an agency does
not wish to
participate, they
should not be
forced to subsidize
those who do.
None at this
time
City of La
Habra
Highly
Likely
Highly
Likely
Highly
Likely
100 Choice I don't have staff or
equipment to
conduct testing
whereas other
agencies might, so I
think it reasonable
that this activity is
No problems.
I've participated
in the past and
benefitted from
a scale of
economy rate.
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offered as a choice
rather than a core
function.
Happy with the
results.
City of La
Palma
Highly
Likely
Likely Likely 25 to 50 Choice Some agencies may
already perform
this service in-
house and may not
find this necessary
as a Core MWDOC
activity. Given its
staffing level La
Palma would not
perform this
service in-house
but would benefit
from the
economies of scale
for this annual
testing service.
None at this
time.
City of
Newport
Beach
Likely Likely Likely 200 Choice Same answer as
before. some
agencies may have
their own
agreements in
place for this
service.
No concerns.
City of
Orange
Likely Likely Likely Around
200
Choice Our annual budget
may not allow us to
participate in all
activities.
None at this
time.
City of San
Clemente
Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice Choice, because
many agencies
already have meter
testing programs
that they may
prefer to maintain
rather than going
through MWDOC
with a new
contractor/process.
Our agency has
a long-standing
individual
contract with a
meter testing
company and it
meets our
needs entirely
while giving us
direct access to
testing
professionals
for efficient and
quick
services.....so
we would not
be terribly
interested in
the choice
program for this
item.
City of San
Juan
Capistrano
Likely Likely Unlikely 100 Choice To have a
choice.
None.
City of Santa
Ana
Likely Unlikely Unlikely 100 Choice It seems the best fit
for Santa Ana -
MWDOC
relationship.
We are
currently more
likely to utilize
meter testing
services to
focus on our
large meter
inventory rather
than trying to
establish a
statistical
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baseline for the
City.
City of Seal
Beach
Highly
Likely
Highly
Likely
Unlikely 50 Core Again, if all
agencies must
perform this
activity per state
law, why not
consolidate these
services in one area
(MWDOC) at a
lower cost than
doing agency by
agency
NA
City of
Tustin
Likely Unlikely Unlikely 100 Choice same as last ? none
City of
Westminster
Highly
Likely
Likely Unlikely 200 Core Economy of scale.
We believe all
agencies will
eventually be
required to do this,
and a core function
will lower cost on a
county-wide scale.
This could be a
function that is
rolled out
eventually. If
this starts as a
choice function,
and moves to
core, we would
wait to add on
as this is not
currently
urgent.
East Orange
County W.D.
Likely Likely Likely 25-40 Choice Better
opportunities for
cost control
I think MWDOC
should contract
out for this
service and not
hire this type of
specialized
service in-house
El Toro W.D. Unlikely Unlikely Likely Minimal.
Meter testing
in responsed
to customer
claims of
inaccuracy
are expected
to be very
infrequent.
Choice Individual agencies
are making choices
whether or not to
participate in the
service. The cost
should not be
shared by agencies
not choosing to
benefit from the
service.
None
Irvine Ranch
W.D.
Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice IRWD conducts its
own meter testing.
This is a good
service for
agencies that do
not otherwise
have a means to
test meters. The
costs should be
covered by the
agencies that
use the service
not all MWDOC
member
agencies
Laguna
Beach
County W.D.
Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely None Choice Since, we would
not use this service
we would prefer it
be choice.
None
Mesa Water
District
Highly
Likely
Highly
Likely
Highly
Likely
300 Choice Some agencies
have in house
meter test
benches.
No concerns.
This is a great
idea.
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Moulton
Niguel W.D.
Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice Moulton Niguel has
its own meter test
bench and trained
technicians.
N/A
Santa
Margarita
W.D.
Highly
Likely
Unlikely Unlikely Unknown Choice Some agencies
won't be interested
and/or have their
own test benches.
The statistically-
based portion
of the water
meter accuracy
testing is what's
interesting to
me. Based off
the data validity
grades provided
in the AWWA
spreadsheet,
having the
testing be
statistically-
validated will be
incredibly
helpful. One of
the
requirements
that SMWD
would have is
that we want to
perform in-line
testing so that
customers are
not
inconvenienced.
Serrano
W.D.
Highly
Likely
Unlikely Highly
Likely
30 Choice Same reason as
abpove
None
South Coast
W.D.
Highly
Likely
Unlikely Likely 50 meters Choice So it is an option. None at this
time.
Trabuco
Canyon
W.D.
Highly
Likely
Unlikely Likely 45 Choice Some agencies
have their own test
benches and would
not utilize the
service
None
Yorba Linda
W.D.
Highly
Likely
Likely Highly
Likely
500 to
1,000
Choice Choice, so agencies
can op-out.
The same
concern as the
one listed in
response to
item number
five.
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Distribution System Leak Detection Shared Service
If MWDOC
provided
partial- or full-
system Leak
Detection
Services for
distribution
infrastructure,
would your
agency
participate?
If MWDOC
provided
Distribution
System Leak
Detection
Services to
check for a
suspected
leak, would
your agency
participate?
If MWDOC
provided
partial or full
system Leak
Detection
Services, how
many miles of
distribution
main do you
anticipate
surveying per
year, on
average?
Should
Distribution
System Leak
Detection
be a Core or
Choice
funded
activity?
Please share why
you prefer this as
a Core or Choice
activity.
Please share
any questions
or concerns
you may have
regarding
proposed
Distribution
System Leak
Detection
Shared
Services.
City of
Anaheim
Likely Likely 50 Choice The Core and Choice
funding do not
apply to Anaheim.
Anaheim funding
will be per Master
Agreement between
MWDOC and
Anaheim.
None.
City of Brea Likely Likely 100 Choice unsure if we would
need the service
offered
none
City of Buena
Park
Likely Likely 3-5 Choice Agencies should
choose
none
City of
Fountain
Valley
Likely Likely 20 Choice It should be a
Choice activity
because only select
agencies would
participate in this.
none
City of
Fullerton
Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice At the moment, we
have to many main
breaks to take care
of before we really
start leak detection.
Come back to us
with this
question in 5-10
years. Hopefully
we'll have gotten
some of the main
breaks under
control by then.
City of
Garden
Grove
Likely Likely At least 1 mile Core Because we have
aged distribution
system.
None
City of
Huntington
Beach
Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice If an agency does
not wish to
participate, they
should not be
forced to subsidize
those who do.
None at this
time
City of La
Habra
Likely Unlikely 50 Choice Same reasons as
previous two
services.
Good service.
Large scale of
inspections
completed in a
short period of
time.
City of La
Palma
Highly Likely Highly Likely 2 to 5 Choice La Palma would
certainly benefit
from the economies
of scale for such
services but unsure
None at this
time.
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of this as a Core
MWDOC function.
City of
Newport
Beach
Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice Same as before No concerns
City of
Orange
Unlikely Unlikely Not sure Choice Up to now, the cost
per mile of leak
detection seems
pretty high.
Hopefully with
higher participation
rate from agencies,
the cost would be
somewhat more
affordable.
While the leak
detection result
is definitely
useful to water
agencies, the
restrained budget
may prevent us
from completely
repair all the
found leaks.
City of San
Clemente
Unlikely Unlikely 50 Choice Our agency has
somewhat
distinctive leak
detection needs
that are better
served by our own
leak detection
program. Paying for
a core program that
has somewhat
different primary
objectives (i.e.
water loss control
versus slope
protection and risk
management) may
be helpful but may
also be redundant
for some agencies in
our situatiob.
Choice programs
give agencies the
opportunity to opt
in/out depending on
their own individual
cost/benefit
analysis and current
spending and
resources.
Concerns include
cost/cost-
effectiveness,
response time
(would still need
to rely on own
staff for time-
sensitive leak
detection tasks),
how
comprehensive
the service is and
what type of leak
detection
methods are
involved, and the
reliability of the
work - performed
by MWDOC staff?
contractor? with
what training?
City of San
Juan
Capistrano
Likely Likely 10 Choice The need for the
service is not clearly
defined in San Juan.
The methodology
of the leak
detection is
unspecified. We
have found
acoustic testing
lacking in clear
benefits; and
prefer correlative
leak detection
methods.
City of Santa
Ana
Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice It seems the best fit
for Santa Ana -
MWDOC
relationship.
We are currently
pursuing an AMI
project and
anticipate
incorporating
leak detection
capabilities into
the future AMI
system.
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City of Seal
Beach
Highly Likely Highly Likely 10 Core Same as previous
answers. Since all
agencies would
have to perform
these services, why
not consolidate into
one agency
(MWDOC)
performing this
services for all
agencies at a
probably lower cost
than performing
these services alone
NA
City of Tustin Likely Likely 10 Choice same as other ? none
City of
Westminster
Unlikely Likely 20 Choice Our system is
currently tight. Not
a needed function
at this point.
Westminster is
not entirely
convinced of
the technology.
Having some
interaction
with new
technology may
help.
East Orange
County W.D.
Highly Likely Highley Likely 0-40 Choice Better opportunity
for cost control
Contract for this
service/provide
cost savings
through
combined
purchasing power
- this is evolving
technology and
effectiveness can
be highly variable
depending upon
pipe type and
operator skill
El Toro W.D. Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice Individual agencies
are making choices
whether or not to
participate in the
service. The cost
should not be
shared by agencies
not choosing to
benefit from the
service.
None
Irvine Ranch
W.D.
Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice IRWD implements
its own leak
detection program.
This is a good
service for
agencies that do
not otherwise
have leak
detection
programs. The
costs should be
covered by the
agencies that use
the service not all
MWDOC member
agencies
Laguna
Beach
County W.D.
Unlikely Unlikely None Choice We would not
utilize this service.
None
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Mesa Water
District
Likely Likely To meet SB
555
requirement
Choice Some agencies may
already have an
effective in house
leak detection
program. Also, I
think we would only
do leak detection if
it is required by SB
555.
I think its a good
choice option.
Moulton
Niguel W.D.
Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice Moulton Niguel will
perform this activity
in-house.
N/A
Santa
Margarita
W.D.
Unlikely Unlikely 0 Choice SMWD wouldn't
want to
participate in this
for several years.
Our component
analysis shows
that it would
not be cost-
effective to
perform leak
detection for
quite some
time.
Serrano W.D. Highly Likely Highly Likely 5 Choice More likely
support
None
South Coast
W.D.
Highly Likely Highly Likely 180 miles Choice It should be an
option.
None at this
time.
Trabuco
Canyon W.D.
Unlikely Likely Unknown Choice Not all agencies
would need this
service
Expensive and
may not be
funded
Yorba Linda
W.D.
Highly Likely Highly Likely TBD Core Core, because YLWD
desires to complete
leak detection
within the entire
District within
approximately 18-
months.
The same
concern as the
one listed in
response to item
number five.
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Distribution System Pressure Surveys
If MWDOC
provided
Distribution
System Pressure
Surveys (system-
wide or pressure
zone), would your
agency
participate?
Should
Distribution
system
Pressure
Surveys be a
Core or Choice
funded
activity?
Please share why you prefer
this as a Core or Choice activity.
Please share any
questions or concerns
you may have regarding
proposed Distribution
System Pressure Survey
Shared Services.
City of Anaheim Likely Choice The Core and Choice funding do not
apply to Anaheim. Anaheim funding
will be per Master Agreement
between MWDOC and Anaheim.
None.
City of Brea Unlikely Choice we manage internally none
City of Buena
Park
Unlikely Choice Agencies should choose none
City of Fountain
Valley
Likely Choice This should be a Choice activity
because only select agencies would
participate in this.
none
City of Fullerton Unlikely Choice I'm not sure what this is. Is this like
Surge Detection? If yes, then we
would like to participate in it.
N/A
City of Garden
Grove
Likely Core Because we have aged distribution
system.
None
City of
Huntington
Beach
Unlikely Choice If an agency does not wish to
participate, they should not be
forced to subsidize those who do.
None at this time
City of La Habra Likely Choice For the same reasons as noted with
previous activities.
I don't know enough on this
topic and the scope of the
services. We are deploying
battery-powered loggers in
our system that provide
real-time data to a cloud
based server.
City of La Palma Likely Choice La Palma would certainly benefit
from the economies of scale for
such services but unsure of this as a
Core MWDOC function.
None at this time.
City of Newport
Beach
Unlikely Choice Same as before. No concerns
City of Orange Likely Choice Flexibility None
City of San
Clemente
Unlikely Choice Similar to our opinion on other
shared services, the unique
challenges (topography) of our
agency's service area means we
would prefer to be able to opt out
of a shared services that works for
many agencies, but does not add as
much value for us. We already
monitor pressure at many turnouts
and pump stations throughout our
hilly service area so we might be
better off using the potential cost of
this shared service to work with a
consultant to refine our pressure
management through modeling.
Cost, and possible
redundancy with what
we already manage
and monitor.
City of San Juan
Capistrano
Unlikely Choice We do not see an immediate value
in this in that we know what our
pressures are, and cannot lower
None.
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them without loosing service in the
higher elevations of any particular
pressure zone.
City of Santa Ana Unlikely Choice It seems the best fit for Santa Ana -
MWDOC relationship.
City is considering AMI
systems which may be able
to incorporate pressure
monitoring/survey.
City of Seal
Beach
Highly Likely Core same answers as before. If it is a
new requirement of the state as a
part of the water loss control audit,
then perform it for all agencies as a
part of the Core program.
My City has only one
pressure zone, so I am not
completely sure how this
service will affect/help my
city. However, if it is a core
program, then we will be a
part of it.
City of Tustin Unlikely Choice same as other ? none
City of
Westminster
Unlikely Choice Not needed at this point in time. Westminster does not
believe it has pressure
problems.
East Orange
County W.D.
Unlikely Choice Better cost control opportunity We do this in-house
El Toro W.D. Unlikely Choice Individual agencies are making
choices whether or not to
participate in the service. The cost
should not be shared by agencies
not choosing to benefit from the
service.
None
Irvine Ranch
W.D.
Unlikely Choice IRWD currently monitors system
pressure.
The costs should be covered
by the agencies that use the
service not all MWDOC
member agencies
Laguna Beach
County W.D.
Unlikely Choice This would not be helpful for our
system.
None.
Mesa Water
District
Likely Choice Some agencies have established
pressure monitoring.
It would need to be done to
a standard that we could
the pressure data to
calibrate our hydraulic
model, and maybe even
provide the data to
developers for fire sprinkler
calcs.
Moulton Niguel
W.D.
Likely Choice Ability to opt in or out is desired. Does this shared service
only provide the
equipment, or would
technical support also be
included? What would be
the frequency of testing?
What would be the next
steps if and when transients
are identified?
Santa Margarita
W.D.
Likely Choice Some utilities may not want to
participate.
This is an intriguing option
that SMWD would be
interested in. We don't
have the available
bandwidth to go install the
loggers, collect the loggers,
and combine the data. In
addition, we have too many
pressure zones to get an
accurate picture with our
available pressure loggers.
Serrano W.D. Likely Choice More likely support None
South Coast
W.D.
Likely Choice Like options. None.
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Trabuco Canyon
W.D.
Likely Choice Not needed by all Agencies This is a valuable service if it
can be funded by the
Agency.
Yorba Linda
W.D.
Unlikely Choice Choice, because we only
occasionally need to monitor
pressures and we have an in-house
monitoring program.
The same concern as the
one listed in response to
item number five.
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Distribution System Flushing Shared Services
If MWDOC
provided
Distribution
System
Flushing
Services,
would your
agency
participate?
If MWDOC
provided
Distribution System
Flushing Services,
how many miles of
distribution main
do you anticipate
flushing per year,
on average?
Should
Distribution
System Flushing
Services be a Core
or Choice funded
activity?
Please share why
you prefer this as a
Core or Choice
activity.
Please share any
questions or
concerns you
may have
regarding
proposed
Distribution
System Flushing
Shared Services.
City of
Anaheim
Likely 20 Choice The Core and Choice
funding do not apply
to Anaheim. Anaheim
funding will be per
Master Agreement
between MWDOC
and Anaheim.
None.
City of Brea Likely 30 Choice we have a loop
system
none
City of Buena
Park
Likely Unknown Choice Agencies should
choose
none
City of
Fountain Valley
Likely 202 Choice It should be a Choice
activity because only
select agencies would
participate in this.
none
City of
Fullerton
Unlikely 0 Choice Our maintenance
crews currently
perform their own
hydrant flushing
program.
N/A
City of Garden
Grove
Unlikely Don't know Choice It just makes sense. None
City of
Huntington
Beach
Unlikely 0 Choice If an agency does not
wish to participate,
they should not be
forced to subsidize
those who do.
None at this
time
City of La
Habra
Highly Likely 25 Choice Prefer as a choice
activity considering
current staffing levels
and the time
constraints for this
type of work.
Great idea! I would
like to get on a
regular cycle of
flushing and
outsourcing this
type of work is a
viable way to get it
done.
City of La
Palma
Highly Likely 42 dead ends and
approximately 10
miles of mains to
begin with
Choice La Palma would
certainly benefit from
the economies of
scale for such services
but unsure of this as a
Core MWDOC
function.
Nome at this
time.
City of
Newport Beach
Unlikely 0 Choice Same as before No concerns
City of Orange Likely Unsure Choice Flexibility Will it be uni-
directional
flushing?
City of San
Clemente
Unlikely 100 Choice the level of service
may not be enough to
cover our entire
system at the rate at
Cost, level of
service, training to
use the equipment
(assuming we
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which we need to
flush, so this activity
would best serve us
as a supplement to
traditional flushing
that we could opt in
to on an annual basis,
but be able to opt out
of in years when
coordinating between
two types of flushing
activities is too
cumbersome and/or
costly.
would provide the
operator?). We
also have 303 dead
ends in addition to
all of our hydrants
that we already
invest a lot of time
and money into
managing with
traditional flushing,
so using this service
would require
some operational
adjustments in
staffing,
scheduling, etc.
City of San
Juan
Capistrano
Likely 50 Choice We have a contract
flushing program in
place.
None.
City of Santa
Ana
Likely Not yet
determined
Choice It seems the best fit
for Santa Ana -
MWDOC relationship.
None.
City of Seal
Beach
Likely 10 Core Same answers as
before
Seal Beach provides
only about 1 mile
of flushing every
couple of years
(not counting dead
ends we flush
City of Tustin Likely 1 Choice we would only use
this service as
needed.
none
City of
Westminster
Likely 63 Core It's a needed function
that we haven't done
because of the
drought. If we could
incorporate the NO-
DES truck, we'd be
interested.
This also depends
on drought
conditions.
East Orange
County W.D.
Highly Likely 20 Choice Better opportunity for
cost control
Do this via contract
service or assist
with grant
purchase
opportunity - don't
hire in-house
El Toro W.D. Unlikely 0 Choice Individual agencies
are making choices
whether or not to
participate in the
service. The cost
should not be shared
by agencies not
choosing to benefit
from the service.
None
Irvine Ranch
W.D.
Unlikely 0 Choice
IRWD implements its
own programs.
The costs should be
covered by the
agencies that use
the service not all
MWDOC member
agencies
Laguna Beach
County W.D.
Unlikely None Choice We would not utilize
this service.
None
Mesa Water
District
Likely 10? Choice Cost No-Dez may be
cost prohibitive
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compared to
traditional flushing.
Moulton
Niguel W.D.
Unlikely 0 Choice Ability to opt in or out
is desired.
It is our
understanding that
this type of flushing
is mainly used to
remove sediment,
which our
distribution system
does not typically
have to deal with.
Our system does
not have large
particulates,
turbidity, or
residual problems.
When our system
requires flushing,
we don't want to
put the water back
into the system.
Santa
Margarita W.D.
Unlikely 0 Choice Choice given that this
has been significantly
more expensive than
just flushing
traditionally.
Unless the cost was
significantly lower
than what we've
seen, SMWD would
probably not be
interested.
Serrano W.D. Unlikely 0 Choice Likely support none
South Coast
W.D.
Unlikely N/A Choice Should be an
option.
None.
Trabuco
Canyon W.D.
Unlikely Unknown Choice TCWD internal staff
would perform this
I believe there is
more value to the
Agency to perform
this service
themselves.
Yorba Linda
W.D.
Highly Likely Approx. 75-miles. Choice Choice, so other
agencies can
participate or opt-
out.
The same concern
as the one listed in
response to item
number five.
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Appendix 3: Job Descriptions
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY
JOB TITLE: WATER LOSS CONTROL PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR
DEPARTMENT: WATER USE EFFICIENCY SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF WUE
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
SALARY GRADE: TBD
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, the Water Loss Control Programs Supervisor is responsible for
overseeing implementation of Water Loss Control Services including Water Audit Validation,
Distribution System Leak Detection, Distribution System Pressure Surveys, and Distribution System
Flushing. These services will be provided by the District to its retail water agencies throughout
Orange County.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Supervise the overall implementation of Water Loss Control Services Program including
supervision and evaluation of subordinate staff, consultants and other service providers.
Schedule and coordinate shared services with up to 32 retail water agencies.
Conduct Water Balance Validations for up to 32 retail water agencies in accordance with
SB 555 requirements.
Present progress, findings, and available services at bi-monthly District water loss control
work group meetings.
Ensure compliance with all District policies.
Conduct performance management review of employees.
Provide reports or updates on implementation and impact of services to management,
accounting and retail agency staff.
Prepare Request for Proposals and make recommendations to management and the Board
for contract services as needed to perform shared services.
Ensure that proper use and maintenance of District vehicles are adhered to while performing
job duties and any District related duties.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Knowledge of:
Water loss control strategies and implementation plans, including:
water audit compilation and validation methodology
pressure management
proactive leak detection
customer meter accuracy testing and management
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distribution system flushing
progress tracking mechanisms
water loss and conservation regulations in California
Ability to:
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Operate in a Microsoft Office Suite software environment, with specific proficiency in Microsoft
Excel.
Communicate effectively with all levels including management, office/field employees, member
agencies and retail customers, and outside contractors/vendors.
Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with member agencies and retail
customers, outside contractors and agency officials.
Advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards
to specific situations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course
of work.
Use good personal judgement and discretion in performing all job functions.
Exercise independent judgement when making decisions involving specific job functions,
shutdowns and most efficient utilization of staff and equipment in absence of Supervisor.
Calculate water formulas and interpret application tables and charts; knowledge of algebra and
basic statistics.
Practice safe work methods in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent. An Associate degree in water and/or wastewater
treatment environmental studies, mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred. Five (5) years of
increasingly responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of operation of
underground water utilities. The qualification guidelines generally describe the knowledge and
ability required to enter the job in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Any
combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge,
skills and abilities will be considered.
Other Requirements:
1) Possess and maintain or ability to acquire a valid Cal-Nev American Water Works Association
Water Audit Validator Certification, 2) possess and maintain a California State Water Resources
Control Board Grade 2 Water Distribution Certificate, or the ability to obtain within one year of hire
date and 3) possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license
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All District employees are Disaster Service Workers by CA state law and are expected to participate
in emergency response initiatives. This could include contributing to the emergency planning
process, participating in disaster exercises and training, as well as potentially responding to support
actual emergency events.
Working Conditions and Physical Activities:
Environment: The employee works in a shop and field environment where the noise level is typically
moderate. The employee works in outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat or cold; wet humid
conditions; precarious places; on uneven or slippery surfaces; near moving mechanical parts; near
moving equipment; and near heavy traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to loud or prolonged
noise and equipment with heavy vibrations. The employee may be exposed to environmental factors.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk
and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; balance
on ladders or stairs; stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee will be
required to lift up to 50 pounds and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance. The
employee must walk frequently.
Visual ability (which may be corrected) to read handheld meter reading device screens, small print,
including good peripheral vision and depth perception. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral.
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY
JOB TITLE: WATER LOSS CONTROL PROGRAMS TECHNICIAN – LEAK DETECTION
DEPARTMENT: WATER USE EFFICIENCY SUPERVISOR: WATER LOSS CONTROL PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
SALARY GRADE: TBD
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision, provide Distribution System Leak Detection services to up to 32 retail
water agencies throughout Orange County. Assists the Water Loss Control Programs Supervisor in
day-to-day operations of meter accuracy testing activities. Candidate will also periodically
participate in distribution system pressure surveys of retail systems. Operate a District vehicle and
utilize and operate required machinery essential to perform the job.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if
the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
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Ability to walk frequently during the course of the work day locating underground water leaks
using a variety of tools, including but not limited to acoustic leak sounding rods, ground
microphones, and leak correlators.
Determine the source of leak and who is responsible for repair (retail agency or other agency.)
Document suspected leaks and confirmed leaks thoroughly, according to District documentation
standards and using District documentation forms.
Drive, operate and maintain equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Routinely required to work in the roadway and provide traffic control, according to District
safety standards.
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, atlases, and specifications.
Deploy and recover distribution system pressure loggers on retail water agency distribution
systems throughout Orange County.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with District and member agency staff and
members of the public.
Ability to communicate effectively with retail water agency staff and all individuals who the
position interacts with while representing the District.
Provide equipment and maintenance support to member agency/retail staff.
Comply with applicable retail agency procedures.
Ensure job site is left safe and clean.
Responsible for keeping accurate journals and work assignments.
Comply with safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.
Qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalent.
1-3 years of experience in water maintenance work or related field.
Familiarity with hand and power tools.
Familiarity with Windows based computerized environment and Preventive Maintenance database
programs is highly desirable.
Knowledgeable in the maintenance and operation of water distributions systems.
Knowledge of:
Methods and procedures used in pulling and repairing large water meters and other equipment.
Traffic control practices and requirements.
Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices applicable to assignment including OSHA
regulations.
Principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including
spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Records management, recordkeeping, filing and basic purchasing practices and procedures.
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Use and operation of computers, and preventive maintenance database programs.
Ability to:
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff, including retail water
agency staff, customers, office/field employees, management and vendors.
Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with retail water agency staff,
customers, outside contractors and agency officials.
Advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards
to specific situations.
Calculate water formulas and interpret applicable tables and chart; knowledge of algebra.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course
of work.
Use good personal judgement and discretion in performing all job functions.
Exercise independent judgment when making decisions involving specific job functions,
shutdowns and most efficient utilization of staff and equipment in absence of Supervisor.
Fully and accurately document suspected and confirmed leaks, including location and degree of
certainty.
Practice safe work methods in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and 1-3 years of experience reading meters and
testing or replacing/repairing or calibrating meters (5/8” through 36”) in either the field or shop
settings.
Other Requirements:
1) Possess and maintain or ability to acquire a valid Cal-Nev American Water Works Association
Water Audit Validator Certification, 2) possess and maintain a California State Water Resources
Control Board Grade 2 Water Distribution Certificate, or the ability to obtain within one year of hire
date and 3) possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance under
the terms of the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
All District employees are Disaster Service Workers by CA state law and are expected to participate
in emergency response initiatives. This could include contributing to the emergency planning
process, participating in disaster exercises and training, as well as potentially responding to support
actual emergency events.
Working Conditions and Physical Activities:
Environment: The employee works in a shop and field environment where the noise level is typically
moderate. The employee works in outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat or cold; wet humid
conditions; precarious places; on uneven or slippery surfaces; near moving mechanical parts; near
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moving equipment; and near heavy traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to loud or prolonged
noise and equipment with heavy vibrations. The employee may be exposed to environmental factors.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk
and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; balance
on ladders or stairs; stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee may be
required to lift up to 50 pounds; and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance. The
employee must walk frequently.
Visual ability (which may be corrected) to read handheld meter reading device screens, small print,
including good peripheral vision and depth perception. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral.
EXHIBIT C
Insurance Requirements
MWDOC shall obtain prior to commencing work and maintain in force and effect
throughout the term of this AGREEMENT, all insurance set forth below. MWDOC
insurance is provided through the Association of California Water Agencies Joint
Powers Insurance Authority and such other insurers as MWDOC may determine fr om
time to time.
A. Workers’ Compensation Insurance
MWDOC will keep workers’ compensation insurance for its employees in effect during
all work covered by this AGREEMENT in accordance with applicable law. MWDOC will
provide an ACORD certificate of insurance or other certificate of insurance satisfactory
to PARTICIPATING AGENCY, evidencing such coverage.
B. Liability and Other Insurance
MWDOC will maintain during the term of this AGREEMENT general liability coverage of
not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property
damage; automobile liability (owned, scheduled, non-owned or hired) of at least
$1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage each accident limit; workers’
compensation (statutory limits) and employer’s liability ($1,000,000) (if applicable);
requiring 30 days (10 days for non payment of premium) notice of cancellation to
PARTICIPATING AGENCY. MWDOC’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance
as respects PARTICIPATING AGENCY, its directors, officers, agents, employees,
attorneys, and authorized volunteers for all liability arising out of the activities performed
by or on behalf of the PARTICIPATING AGENCY. Any insurance pool coverage, or
self-insurance maintained by PARTICIPATING AGENCY, and its directors, officers,
agents, employees, attorneys, or authorized volunteers shall be excess of MWDOC’s
insurance and shall not contribute to it.
C. Contractor Insurance Coverage.
In the event that the MWDOC employs Contractors as part of the work covered by the
AGREEMENT, it shall be the MWDOC’s responsibility to require and confirm that each
Contractor meets the minimum insurance requirements specified herein. All Contractor
insurance shall be placed with a carrier with an A.M. Best rating of no les s than A: VII,
or equivalent. Contractor will provide a certificate of insurance to MWDOC which
names MWDOC and all PARTICIPATING AGENCIES as additional insureds.
D. Expiration of Coverage
If any of the required coverages expire during the term of th e AGREEMENT, MWDOC
and its Contractors, as applicable, shall deliver the renewal certificate(s) including the
general liability additional insured endorsement to DISTRICT at least ten (10) days prior
to the expiration date.
Agenda Item: I
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 24, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:Extension of Agreement for Interim Police Chief
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6931 approving Amendment No. 1 to the
agreement with Joe Miller to perform the services of Interim Chief of Police.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
On March 12, 2017, Commander Joe Miller was appointed by the City Manager to
Interim Chief of Police (“Chief”). Chief Joe Miller has been with the Seal Beach
Police Department (“Department”) for over 30 years. In that time, he has held a
variety of assignments during his career, including: Motor Officer, Motor
Supervisor, SWAT Officer, Field Training Officer, Explorer Advisor, Press
Information Officer, Investigations Sergeant, Commander, Police Officer
Association President, and Police Management Association President. Chief
Miller has also supervised the Traffic Bureau, the ACTION team, Bicycle and
Beach Patrol, and played a significant role in the creation of the West County Major
Crimes Task Force.
During his tenure as Interim Chief, he has gained the confidence and respect of
the City Council, City Manager, executive management team, Police Department,
City Departments, and the community. He has provided leadership and oversight
of the Police Department for over two years and has vastly improved operations
by establishing goals and objectives for the Department consistent with Council
priorities. Originally, it was intended that the process of appointing a Permanent
Chief and Chief Miller’s temporary appointment could be concluded in the first half
of calendar year 2019. That anticipated timeline proved to be an error, and the
interim appointment should have been dated through calendar 2019, although the
City Manager intends to appoint a permanent Chief of Police before the end of the
year.
This Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment”) will correct the Agreement to allow service
to continue briefly in the upcoming fiscal year. While the recruitment process for
a permanent Police Chief has been initiated, the City desires to continue the
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specialized services of Chief Miller to serve as Interim Chief of Police on a
temporary, interim basis for continuity and to allow him to complete certain
assigned tasks. Chief Miller possesses the specialized skills necessary to serve
as Interim Police Chief as the result of his long and distinguished career in law
enforcement.
Chief Miller will continue to perform the functions and duties of the Chief of Police
that include planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and
operations of the Police Department, as well as providing highly responsible and
complex administrative support to the City Manager. Per the existing Agreement,
the City will continue to pay Chief Miller an hourly rate of $103.17, which is not
changing. He will not receive overtime compensation.
This Amendment will expire on the earliest of the following dates: December 31,
2019, or upon the date upon which Chief Miller has worked 960 hours in the 2019-
2020 fiscal year, or upon the hiring of a permanent Chief of Police.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
No legal analysis is required for this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution 6931 approving the First Amendment to the
Agreement with Joe Miller to continue to perform the services of Interim Chief of
Police for a limited additional time.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Patrick Gallegos Jill R. Ingram
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
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ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 6931
B. Amendment No. 1
RESOLUTION 6931
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
JOE MILLER FOR INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City currently has a vacancy in the office of the permanent Chief
of Police; and
WHEREAS, the City is conducting a recruitment process for the permanent
appointment of a Police Chief and desires to continue to secure the specialized
services of a suitably qualified person to serve as Interim Chief of Police on a
temporary, interim basis while the City seeks to permanently fill the position; and
WHEREAS, the Interim Chief of Police appointment is a temporary, provisional
appointment to a position of a limited duration and one requiring specialized skills,
pending appointment of a successor permanent Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, Joe Miller possesses the specialized skills necessary to serve as
Interim Chief of Police as the result of his long and distinguished career in law
enforcement, including 30 years of service in the City’s Police Department and his
current appointment as Interim Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, Joe Miller is a retired person under definitions of the California Public
Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and desires to retain his retirement status
and benefits; and
WHEREAS, all of the requisite conditions exist under PERS for Joe Miller to
continue to serve as a retiree in the Interim Chief of Police position, and PERS
staff informed Mr. Miller that he may continue to serve; and
WHEREAS, Joe Miller’s employment will not exceed 960 hours in any fiscal year;
and
WHEREAS, the City and Joe Miller wish to amend the existing Employment
Agreement for the position of Interim Chief of Police to correct an error in the end
date of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Joe Miller’s employment as Interim Chief of Police will end upon the
sooner of reaching 960 hours in a fiscal year, appointment of a successor Chief of
Police pursuant to the active recruitment undertaken by the City, termination of the
Employment Agreement by the jointly-acting City Manager and City Council, or
December 31, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the First Amendment to the
Employment Agreement Between City of Seal Beach and Joe Miller, attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute this
Agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 24th day of June, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: _______________________________________
NOES: Council Members: _______________________________________
ABSENT: Council Members: _______________________________________
ABSTAIN: Council Members: _______________________________________
Thomas Moore, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 6931 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 24th day of June, 2019.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND JOE MILLER
This First Amendment (“Amendment”) to the Employment Agreement by and between the City
of Seal Beach, a California municipal corporation, (“City”) and Joe Miller, an individual
(“Employee”) (“Agreement”) shall be effective as of July 1, 2019, .
R E C I T A L S
A. City currently has a vacancy in the permanent office of Police Chief.
B. City has been in the process of conducting a recruitment for the permanent appointment
of a Police Chief and desires to continue to secure the specialized services of a suitably
qualified person to continue to serve as Interim Police Chief on a temporary, interim basis
while City seeks to permanently fill the position of Police Chief.
C. The Interim Police Chief appointment is an appointment to a position of a limited
duration and one requiring specialized skills. It was a temporary, provisional
appointment, pending recruitment, selection and appointment of a successor Police Chief
or earlier termination as determined by the City Manager and City Council acting jointly.
City intends to fill the permanent Police Chief position as soon as practicable in the 2019-
2020 fiscal year, and prior to the end of calendar year 2019.
D. Employee has been assigned several important managerial tasks within the Police
Department, which tasks were not able to be completed prior to June 30, 2019 in the
temporary appointment.
E. City and Employee mistakenly limited the term of the first Employment Agreement to
June 30, 2019 and it is apparent that the permanent position cannot be filled and the
assigned tasks cannot be completed in that time. The parties intend to amend the
Agreement to correct the date of the end of the term.
F. City desires to have Employee serve as Interim Police Chief temporarily for a limited
term in the upcoming fiscal year and Employee desires to accept employment as Interim
Police Chief in order to complete the recruitment of a permanent chief and assigned tasks.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein
contained, City and Employee agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
1. TERM. Unless sooner terminated, as provided in this Agreement, the term of
this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2018 (“Effective Date”) to the earlier of the date on
which a duly appointed person assumes the office of Police Chief, December 31, 2019, or the
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date on which this Agreement is terminated earlier by the City Manager and City Council acting
jointly, at which point this Agreement shall terminate without further action by the parties.
Employee shall be appointed only once to this vacant position and shall not be eligible for
reappointment or for an extension of the specified term as amended herein.
2. REMAINING TERMS IN EFFECT. No other provision of the Agreement is
affected by this Amendment, which is merely a correction of the term end date and all other
provisions remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed and executed
personally or on its behalf by its duly authorized representative.
EMPLOYEE
__________________________
JOE MILLER
CITY
CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
A California Municipal Corporation
By:_______________________
JILL R. INGRAM, City Manager
City of Seal Beach, California
ATTEST:
__________________________(Seal)
GLORIA D. HARPER, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
CRAIG A. STEELE
City Attorney
Agenda Item: J
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 24, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
SUBJECT:Adopt the Operating Budget and 5-Year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP); Approve the CIP Budget for
FY 2019-2020; Set the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year
2019-2020; and Authorize Appropriations by Fund
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt:
Resolution 6929 adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget and 5-Year
Capital Improvement Program; approving the Capital Improvement Program
budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year
2019-2020 and authorizing appropriations by fund.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
The City Council held three budget workshops on May 29th, June 5th, and
June 10th to review and solicit public input on the Proposed Budget and 5-Year
Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The City Charter
requires that the City Council hold this public hearing prior to the adoption of the
budget. At the end of the budget study sessions, the estimated surplus was
$1,416,200 after adjustments.
The proposed budget was prepared based on City Council goals, and state and
federal mandates, with consideration given to preserving core services that the
City provides to the businesses, residents, and visitors of Seal Beach.
The proposed budget was made available on the City’s website, copies of the
proposed budget were made available to the public for purchase at the City Clerk’s
office; and copies were distributed to the libraries for interested parties to review.
Notice of the public hearing was published, as required by the City’s Charter, in
the Sun Newspaper.
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In addition, per Ordinance No. 1643 Section 4.50.125 of the City Municipal Code
requires that the rate of Utility Users Tax (UUT) be reviewed annually. Based on
the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 revenue projections, UUT is the third largest revenue
source to the General Fund providing $4.2 million of General Fund revenue.
The UUT funds several capital improvement projects needed in the City; such as
street improvements, storm drains, and beach and pier projects. Without the City’s
UUT, it would be impossible to continue the aggressive capital improvement
program established by the City and maintain the City’s core services at the current
levels. The current Utility Users’ Tax rate is 10% on electric, gas, and
telecommunications and 9% on pre-paid wireless services.
The attached resolution approving the City’s Operating Budget and 5-Year Capital
Improvement Program:
1. Adopts the Proposed Operating Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement
Program; and,
2. Approves the Capital Improvement Program budget for Fiscal Year
2019-2020; and,
3. Re-appropriates all encumbrances from Fiscal Year 2018-2019
for continued use in Fiscal Year 2019-2020; and,
4. Authorizes the City Manager to make appropriation transfers within
functions and programs as long as such transfers do not increase
the adopted annual budget appropriations; and,
5. Establishes the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 required
under Article XIIIB of the State Constitution; and,
6. Authorizes the City Manager to delegate purchasing authority
to Department Heads.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
There is no legal analysis is required for this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
For Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the General Fund estimated revenues are projected
to be $35,686,400 compared to operating appropriations and transfers out of
$37,635,200 resulting in an estimated fund balance decrease of $1,948,800.
Included in the appropriations of $37,635,200 is $3,365,000 for Capital
Improvement projects. As a result of the changes made at the June 10th workshop
and a small reduction in the final contract amount for Orange County Fire Authority,
General Fund revenues exceed operating expenditures and operating transfers by
$1,416,200.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt:
Resolution 6929 adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget and 5-Year
Capital Improvement Program; approving the Capital Improvement Program
budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year
2019-2020 and authorizing appropriations by fund.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Victoria L. Beatley Jill R. Ingram
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City
Treasurer
Jill R. Ingram, City
Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 6929
RESOLUTION NUMBER 6929
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 OPERATING
BUDGET AND 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020, SETTING THE
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020, AND
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND
RECITALS
a. On May 29, 2019, June 05, 2019, and June 10, 2019, the City Council
conducted budget workshops to provide an opportunity to the public to
comment on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the 5-Year
Capital Improvement Program, and the Capital Improvement Program
Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
b. Pursuant to Seal Beach City Charter Article X, the City Council held a duly
noticed public hearing on June 24, 2019 to consider adopting the budget
for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program.
Copies of the proposed budget have been available for inspection by the
public in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s website at least 10 days
prior to the public hearing.
c. On November 6, 1979, the voters of California added Article XIII B to the
State Constitution placing various limitations on the appropriations of the
State and local governments. Article XIII B provides that the
appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 shall not exceed the
appropriations limit for the prior year adjusted for the change in the cost of
living and the change in population. The proposed appropriations limit of
$31,209,347 does not exceed the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year
2019-2020 adjusted for the change in the cost of living and the change in
population.
d. At the duly noticed workshops and the public hearing held on June 24,
2019, the City Council provided an opportunity for the public to comment
on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the 5-Year Capital
Improvement Program for the period FY 2019/2020 – FY 2023/2024, the
Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, and the
appropriations limit.
NOW THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Resolution 6929
SECTION 1. That certain document entitled “City of Seal Beach Fiscal Year
2019-2020 Operating Budget", a copy of which is on file in the office of the City
Clerk and on the City’s website, which may hereafter be amended by the
Council, is hereby approved as the operating budget for the City of Seal Beach
for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020, beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.
The following list shows the appropriations by each fund:
FY 2019-2020
Gen eral Fu n d 37,635,200$
Street Lig htin g 206,400
Special Proj ects 513,100
Waste Man agemen t Act 407,500
Suppl emental Law En forcemen t Gran t 121,200
Deten tion Facil ity 20,000
Asset Forfeiture - State 2,700
Air Qu ality Imp rovement 31,200
Asset Forfeiture - Fed eral 262,300
Water Op erations 5,416,500
Water Cap ital 3,075,500
Pen sion Obl igation Bon d 3,000
Fire Station Bond 491,200
Veh icl e Rep lacement 356,800
Tidelan d s Fund 2,988,700
SB1 Prog ram 550,000
Gas Tax 646,800
Measu re M2 1,588,000
Sewer Op erations 1,504,800
Sewer Cap ital 2,611,500
Capital Proj ects 7,094,700
Seal Beach Cabl e 114,500
Community Devel opment Block Grant 180,000
Pol ice Gran ts 232,300
City Wid e Gran ts 925,000
CFD Lan d scap e 126,200
CFD Heron Poin te 299,200
CFD Pacific Gateway 518,800
CFD Heron Poin te Admin 19,100
CFD Pacific Gateway Admin 121,700
Retiremen t Fund - Deb t Service 65,200
Retiremen t Ob lig ation Fun d 1,116,500
Ap p rop riation s 69,262,300
Appropriations by Fund
Resolution 6929
SECTION 2. Appropriations in the amount not to exceed $69,262,300 are
authorized for the purpose of carrying on the business of the City. The City
Manager is hereby authorized to make appropriation transfers within and
between functions and programs, in accordance with Fiscal Policy, as long as
such transfers do not increase the adopted annual budget appropriations.
SECTION 3. All encumbrances from FY 2018-2019 are re-appropriated for
continued use in FY 2019-2020.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby adopts the 5-Year Capital Improvement
Program for the City of Seal Beach, and approves the Capital Improvement
Program Budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2019 and ending June
30, 2020. All capital project appropriation balances from FY 2018-2019 shall be
carried forward for use in FY 2019-2020.
SECTION 5. Per the City’s Municipal Code Section 3.20, Purchasing System,
Section 3.20.005, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to
delegate spending authority to Department Heads. Other than the Director of
Public Works and the Director of Finance/City Treasurer this authority shall not
exceed $15,000. For the Director of Public Works the limit is established per the
City’s Charter Section 1010. For the Director of Finance/City Treasurer, other
than for Finance Department expenditures which is set at $15,000, there is
additional authority to authorize purchases for the other Department Heads up to
the City Manager’s established signing authority.
SECTION 6. The City Council hereby establishes an appropriations limit of
$31,209,347 for fiscal year 2019-2020, in full compliance with Article XIIIB of the
State Constitution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on 24th day of June 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Thomas Moore, Mayor
Resolution 6929
ATTEST:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6929 on file in the
office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the Seal Beach City
Council at a regular meeting held on 24th day of June 2019.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Agenda Item: K
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:June 24, 2019
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM:Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
SUBJECT:Adopt the Amended and Restated FY 2019-2020 Cost
Recovery Schedule
________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution 6930 establishing
new fees and charges for goods, services, and facilities provided by the City and
amending and restating the FY 2019-2020 Cost Recovery Schedule.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
The amended and restated Cost Recovery Schedule adopts new fees and further
incorporates into the Resolution as follows: (1) adjustments to and clarification of
fees previously approved by the City (e.g., such as discounted Special Event fees
for 501 (c)(3) entities as noted in City Council Resolution No. 5898); and (2) fees
mandated by the State, which the City collects on behalf of the State. A red-lined
version of the Cost Recovery Schedule incorporating all of the above revisions is
attached as Exhibit B.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
No legal analysis is required for this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The financial impact from these changes is unknown at this time. Virtually all of
these fees are recorded in the Charges for Services revenue section in the Budget.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
One of the City Council’s current Six-Month Strategic Planning Goals is to update
the City’s Cost Allocation Plan. Once the Cost Allocation Plan is complete all of
the City fees and charges will be more thoroughly evaluated, as the costs to
provide the services will be updated.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution 6930 establishing
new fees and charges for goods, services, and facilities provided by the City and
amending and restating the FY 2019-2020 Cost Recovery Schedule.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Victoria L. Beatley Jill R. Ingram
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City
Treasurer
Jill R. Ingram, City
Manager
Prepared by:
ATTACHMENTS:
A. FY 2019 - 2020 Cost Recovery Schedule/Resolution 6930
B. FY 2019 - 2020 Cost Recovery Schedule (Redline)
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
California
2019 - 2020
COST RECOVERY
SCHEDULE
(June 24, 2019)
Available on-line – www.sealbeachca.gov
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2019/2020
COST RECOVERY - SCHEDULE
SECTION 1. ADMINISTRATIVE ................................................................6
A. Documents
B. Returned Items
C. Infraction/Administrative Penalties
SECTION 2. BUILDING .............................................................................8
A. Duplication
B. Permit Issuance
C. Building Permits
D. Construction Excise Tax
E. Environmental Reserve Tax
F. Non-Subdivision Park & Recreation
G. Recycling and Diversion of Construction and Demolition
Waste Program
SECTION 3. PLANNING ..........................................................................17
A. Filing
B. Environmental Program Costs/Deposits
C. Transportation Facilities & Programs Development
D. Transportation Facilities & Programs Development
Application
E. Main Street Specific Plan Zone In-lieu Parking
SECTION 4. POLICE ...............................................................................20
A. Alarm System Application
B. Animal Control
C. Beach Parking Services
D. Citation Sign-off
E. Repo Sign Off
F. Fingerprint Cards
G. Parking Stickers
H. Oversize Vehicle Parking
I. Passport
J. Photographs
K Traffic Collision Reports
L. Vehicle Storage
M. Parking Violations
N. Parking Violation Cite Sign-off/Cite Correction
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O. Firearm Safe Keeping Storage
P. Booking
Q. Day Witness
R. Detention Center Services
SECTION 5. PUBLIC WORKS ................................................................25
A. Plot Copies
B. Subdivision Plan Check Tentative Map
C. Final Filing Map
D. Plan Check and Review
E. General Construction Permits
F. Sewer Utility Services
G. Water Utility Services
H. Transportation Permits
I. Call Outs
J. Miscellaneous
SECTION 6. RECREATION .....................................................................31
A. Community Center Facilities
B. Facility Rentals – Senior Center & Fire Station 48 Community
Room
C. Swimming Pool Costs
D. Recreation Program Costs
E. Costs for Use of Municipal Athletic Facilities
F. Edison Community Garden Costs
G. Tennis Center Costs/Rates
H. Special Activity Request Application Costs
I. Special Event Reserved Parking
SECTION 7. FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY ........................................36
A. Commercial Still Photography
B. Motion Picture Including Video
C. Use of City Property
D. Use of City Personnel
E. Use of City Equipment and Vehicles
F. Use of City Parking Lots
SECTION 8. UTILITY BILLING ................................................................37
SECTION 9. UNSPECIFIED COSTS .......................................................38
SECTION 10. FINGERPRINTING ..............................................................38
SECTION 11. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND PERMITS ........................39
SECTION 12. LIFEGUARD ........................................................................42
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SECTION 13. STATEMENT OF RESOLUTION ........................................42
SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE ..............................................................42
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RESOLUTION 6930
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING A COST RECOVERY SCHEDULE FOR GOODS,
SERVICES AND FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH AND AMENDING AND RESTATING THE CITY’S
COMPREHENSIVE COST RECOVERY SCHEDULE
RECITALS
1. The Seal Beach City Council is empowered to impose reasonable
charges for municipal services.
2. Periodically, the City Council determines that charges should cover the
costs reasonably borne or a substantial portion of the actual costs of the goods
and services provided by the City.
3. In 2012, the City Council established certain charges using the
recommendations stated in the 2012 Full Cost Allocation Plan and Cost of
Services Study provided by Matrix Consulting Group; and restated other
previously established charges, and taxes.
4. Since 2012, the City Council has adopted resolutions establishing or
adjusting certain charges after finding that charges for such municipal services
do not cover the actual costs incurred by the City, and would like to direct the
City Clerk to incorporate such changes into Section 1 of this resolution.
5. The State of California requires cities to charge state-established rates,
and charges, which are paid to the State. The City Council hereby directs the
City Clerk to incorporate such State-imposed rates and charges into Section 1 of
this resolution, and every year hereafter.
6. Additional study and analysis has determined that certain Costs rates
and charges do not cover the actual costs incurred by the City. After conducting
a duly noticed public hearing on June 24, 2019 and satisfying all applicable
provisions of California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66018, the City
Council hereby finds that such rates and charges do not cover the actual costs
incurred by the City. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby
establishes, adjusts, and increases the rates and charges.
The City Council hereby finds that, where applicable, the rates and charges will
not exceed the reasonable cost to the City of providing the service to which such
costs apply, and directs the City Clerk to incorporate the rates and charges into
Section 1 of this resolution.
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7. The adoption of this Resolution determines costs for the purpose of
meeting the operating expenses of City departments and is therefore exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHES AND
RESTATES THE CITY’S RATES AND CHARGES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES,
AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Documents
The following charges are established to reimburse the City for costs relative
to filling public requests for copies of non-confidential records, codes,
brochures, booklets, and patent materials not marked for general distribution.
Most documents listed are available on the City’s website:
www.sealbeachca.gov
1. Copy Charge
a. 8 ½ x 11 .....................................................................$0.25 per page
b. 8 ½ x 14 and 11 x 17..................................................$0.50 per page
c. Color copies ...............................................................$0.50 per page
2. Preparation of Electronic Media...............................................$8 per USB
3. Preparation of Custom Reports Actual Hourly Cost
4. Municipal Code (City Charter and Titles 1-12) Actual Cost (provided by
vendor)
5. Master Plans, Budget, Reports, etc. ........................................Actual Cost
6. Economic Interest Disclosure and Campaign Statements (GC §81008)....
...................................................................................$0.10 per page
7. Candidates Filing Fee (non-refundable) EC §10228............................$25
a. Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition (refundable) ….EC§9202(b) .$200
8. Certified Copy of City Documents/Records............................................$8
9. Residency Verification............................................................................$8
10. Credit Card Processing (per transaction)................................ up to $3.50
POSTAGE: All mail requests shall have the cost of postage added to the charges set forth.
B. Returned Items
Any person issuing a bank draft, note, check, or electronic form of payment
that is returned by a financial institution due to insufficient funds, a closed
account, or is otherwise dishonored, shall be charged the sum of $25 for
processing each such financial instrument. Any subsequent returned item(s)
by the same payer will be charged $35. Said amount shall be included in the
total sum of all bills and charges, otherwise due and owing to the City.
Payment for any returned item must be received in the form of cash or
Cashier’s Check.
C. Infraction/Administrative Penalties
1. Infraction Penalty – in a 12 month time period
a. First Offense...............................................................................$500
b. Second Offense..........................................................................$750
c. Third Offense...........................................................................$1,000
2. Administrative Penalty – in a 12 month time period
a. First Offense...............................................................................$100
b. Second Offense..........................................................................$200
c. Third Offense..............................................................................$500
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3. Administrative Hearing Deposit.......................................................$1,500
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SECTION 2. BUILDING
A. Duplication – Approved Plans
1. Sheets up to 8 ½” x 11”......................................................$0.25 per page
2. Sheets larger than 8 ½” x 11” and 11 x 17.........................$0.50 per page
3. Large Format Sheet (24 x 36)
a. First sheet...........................................................................................$5
b. Additional sheets................................................................$2 per sheet
c. Color sheets........................................................................$8 per sheet
B. Permit Issuance .........................................................................................$45
C. Building Permits
1. Project valuations determined by most recent published International
Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Table or by Contractors signed
contract, at the discretion of the Building Official. Building Permit fees
based on valuation shall be collected according to the following schedule:
TABLE A
Total Valuation Cost
$500 or less 10% of the permit valuation
$500.01 to $2,000 $92.15 for the first $500 plus $3.40 for each additional $100
or fraction hereof, up to and including $2,000
$2,000.01 to
$25,000
$146.46 for the first $2,000 plus $16.17 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction hereof, up to and including $25,000
$25,000.01 to
$50,000
$518.17 for the first $25,000 plus $11.26 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000
$50,000.01 to
$100,000
$799.61 for the first $50,000 plus $7.80 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000
$100,000.01 to
$500,000
$1,189.83 for the first $100,000 plus $6.24 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including
$500,000
$500,000.01 to
$1,000,000
$3,687.17 for the first $500,000 plus $5.30 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including
$1,000,000
$1,000,000.01 and
up
$6,332.84 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.07 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
.2. Geographic Information System (GIS) Update - Surcharge of $.0015 x
value of building levied with building permit.
3. General Plan Revision Deposit – Surcharge of 0.20% of construction
valuation.
4. Technical Training deposit – Surcharge of $1.50 on all permits.
5. Automation Deposit – Surcharge of $10 on all permits with valuation of
more than $10,000.
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6. Plan Archival Deposit (Records Management) – Surcharge of 2.0% of
building permit.
7. Building Standards Administration
Permit Valuation .............................................................................Charge
a) $1 - $25,000.99 ..............................................................................$1
b) $25,001 - $50,000.99 .....................................................................$2
c) $50,001 – 75,000.99 ......................................................................$3
d) $75,001 - $100,000.99 ...................................................................$4
e) Every $25,000 or fraction thereof above $100,000.................Add $1
8. Strong Motion Instrumentation Program
a) Residential, 1-3 stories.......................................Valuation x 0.00013
b) Commercial & Residential over 3 stories ...........Valuation x 0.00028
9. Miscellaneous Valuation
a. Pool
1) Swimming Pool ...........................$3,121.30 + $14.04 per sq. ft.
+ $572.05 for heater
2) Spa..............................................$1,456.13 + $12.01 per sq. ft.
+ $572.05 for heater
b. Patio
1) Open................................................................$11.71 per sq. ft.
2) Screened.........................................................$23.41 per sq. ft.
c. Fences & Block Walls..........................................$23.41 per linear ft.
d. Signs
1) Free Standing..............$35.12 per sq. ft. (each face) + $312.03
2) Wall Signs .......................................................$23.41 per sq. ft.
e. Roofing
1) Composition & Gravel ...................................$105.35 per sq. ft.
2) Composition Shingles....................................$105.35 per sq. ft.
3) Wood Shingles..............................................$152.16 per sq. ft.
4) Wood Shakes................................................$215.88 per sq. ft.
5) Clay Tile ........................................................$280.91 per sq. ft.
10. Plan Check
a. Valuation exceeds $1,000 and a plan is required ..............................
..................................................................65% of the building permit
b. Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing when a plan or other data is
required to be submitted for such work .............................................
.........................65% of the total permit (excluding initial permit cost)
c. Expedited Plan Check........................................................................
..............................................Additional 50% of standard plan check
d. Plan check for State accessibility code compliance: Additional 5.0%
of the building permit cost.
e. Plan check for State energy code compliance: Additional 5.0% of
the building permit cost.
EXCEPTION: The expedited plan check charge shall be waived by the Building Official in the
case of reconstruction due to a disaster-related occurrence.
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11. Miscellaneous
a. Swimming Pool.....................................Table A, Based on Valuation
b. Spa ......................................................Table A, Based on Valuation
c. Patio .....................................................Table A, Based on Valuation
d. Fences and Block Walls .......................Table A, Based on Valuation
e. Sign ......................................................Table A, Based on Valuation
f. Roofing ................................................Table A, Based on Valuation
g. Sandblasting..............................$0.06 per sq. ft. of wall face surface
h. Tent – Up to 1,000 sq. ft.........................................................$42.31
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof.......................$14.21
I. Renewal of Expired Permits – ½ the total amount for a new permit
for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be
made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and
provided that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
one full year, in which case a full charge shall be required.
j. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.......................................$70.52
k. Demolition Permit - Table A, Contract price for demolition work
l. Moving Permit - Table A, Valuation based on contract price
(Special investigative Cost required)
m. Contractor Business License .....................................................$219
n. Deputy Inspector Contractor Business License ..........................$66
(Note: each Business License is subject to an additional State-mandated
charge of $4 which must be collected by the City.)
o. Building permits for the following items are issued based on a flat
permit charge of $28.21plus the issuance fee when the permit is
obtained by a State licensed contractor, licensed to do the type of
work:
1) Water Heater Replacements (same location)
2) Retrofit Windows
3) Sola-Tube Installations
12. Special Services
a. Charged for a special inspection by a City Building Inspector
Affected Floor Area
0-2,500 sq. ft. .............................................................................$212
2,501-5,000 sq. ft. ......................................................................$425
5,001-7,500 sq. ft. ......................................................................$641
7,501-10,000 sq. ft. ....................................................................$854
Each additional 10,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof........................$222
b. Non-Business Hour Inspections – requested by a permittee .............
.....................$100 per hour plus all other charges (minimum 1 hour)
c. Excessive Inspections – for inspections determined by the Building
Official to be excessive and beyond at least 1 re-inspection of an
item of work caused by faulty workmanship or work not ready for
inspection at time of request.................$100 per hour per inspection
(minimum 1 hour)
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d. Additional Plan Check Review by changes, additions, or revisions
to approved plans ...........................$110 per hour (minimum 1 hour)
e. Inspection for any change of occupancy classification, use type (as
indicated in California Building Code) or certification of compliance
with Building Codes and ordinances not otherwise provided for
above ..................................................................$112 per inspection
f. Inspections for which no charge is specifically indicated ...................
.....................................................$56 per ½ hour (minimum ½ hour)
g. Plan review of soils and geotechnical reports (in-house)...........$443
i. Third Party Geotechnical review......Actual Cost + Admin Charge
h. Building Code Appeal......................$1,530 deposit + Admin Charge
13. Electrical Code
a. Electrical Services
1) Each service switch 300 volts or less.......................$0.02/amp.
2) Each service switch 301 to 600 volts .......................$0.05/amp.
3) Each service switch over 600 volts ..........................$0.09/amp.
b. Electrical Systems in new structures or building additions – the
following charges shall apply to electrical systems contained within
or on any new structure, including new additions to existing
structures
1) $0.0069 per sq. ft.
a) Warehouse – that part which is over 5,000 sq. ft.
b) Storage garages where no repair work is done
c) Aircraft hangers where no repair work is done
2) $0.016 per sq. ft.
a) Residential accessory buildings attached or detached
such as garages, carports, sheds, etc.
b) Garages and carports for motels, hotels, and commercial
parking
c) Warehouses up to and including 5,000 sq. ft.
d) All other occupancies not listed area that is over 5,000
sq. ft.
3) $0.031 per sq. ft. – for all other occupancies not listed up to
and including 5,000 sq. ft.
4) $0.0032 per sq. ft. – for temporary wiring during construction
c. Temporary Service
1) Temporary for construction service, including poles or
pedestals.....................................................................$19 each
2) Approval for temporary use of permanent service equipment
prior to completion of structure or final inspection.......$19 each
3) Additional supporting poles ...........................................$6 each
4) Service for decorative lighting, seasonal sales lot, etc.$10 each
d. Miscellaneous
1) Area lighting standards up to and including 10 on a site............
.......................................................................................$6 each
Over 10 on a site......................................................$2.79 each
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2) Private residential swimming pools, including supply wiring,
lights, motors, and bonding .........................................$38 each
3) Commercial swimming pools................................................$74
4) Inspection for reinstallation of idle meter (removed by utility
company)................................................................$14.21 each
5) Residential Photo Voltaic Installation…………………….no
charge
6) Commercial Photo Voltaic Installation:
Up to 50 kW.....................................................................$1,106
51kW to 250 kW...........$1,106 plus $7.59 for each kW over 50
251 kW and higher .....$2,657 plus $5.42 for each kW over 250
e. Illuminated Signs – New, Relocated, or Altered
Up to and including 5 sq. ft. ...............................................$14.21
Over 5 sq. ft. and not over 25 sq. ft. ..................................$17.00
Over 25 sq. ft. and not over 50 sq. ft..................................$22.86
Over 50 sq. ft. and not over 100 sq. ft................................$31.22
Over 100 sq. ft. and not over 200 sq. ft..............................$34.01
Over 200 sq. ft. and not over 300 sq. ft..............................$42.65
Over 300 sq. ft. ....................................................$0.15 per sq. ft.
f. Overhead Line Construction – poles and anchors ...........$5.42 each
g. Alternate Cost Schedule
1) Alterations, additions, and new construction where no
structural work is being done or where it is impractical to use a
sq. ft. schedule; convert to units as follows .......$4.25 each unit
2) For each 5 outlets or fraction thereof where current is used or
controlled..........................................................charged – 1 unit
3) For each 5 lighting fixtures or fraction thereof where current is
used or controlled.............................................charged – 1 unit
4) For multi-assembly (festoon type plug mold etc.) – each 20 ft.
or fraction thereof ..............................................................1 unit
5) Switches ............................................................$4.25 each unit
6) Subpanel............................................................$4.25 each unit
7) Feeder ..............................................................$4.25 each unit
8) Bathroom Exhaust Fan......................................$4.25 each unit
h. Power Apparatus
For equipment rated in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (kW), or kilovolt-
amperes (KVA), the charge for each motor, transformer, and/or
appliance shall be:
0 to 1 unit...................................................................................$4.30
Over 1 unit and not over 10 units ..............................................$9.48
Over 10 units and not over 50 units .......................................$18.44
Over 50 units and not over 100 units .....................................$37.97
Over 100 units.........................................................................$56.42
NOTE: For equipment or appliances having more than one motor or heater, the sum of the
combined ratings may be used to compute the charget. These charges include all switches,
circuit breakers, contractors, relays, and other directly related control equipment.
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i. Other Inspections and Charges
1) Inspections outside of normal business hours......Section 2.C.9
2) Re-inspection........................................................Section 2.C.9
3) Additional Plan Check Review..............................Section 2.C.9
4) Miscellaneous apparatus, conduits, and conductors for
electrical apparatus, conduits, and conductors for which a
permit is required, but for which no charge is herein set forth....
........................................................................................$13.83
14. Plumbing Code
a. Miscellaneous Services
1) Plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including
water, drainage piping, and back flow protection)....$7.59 each
2) Building sewer and trailer park sewer.....................$16.27 each
3) Rainwater system – per drain (inside building).........$7.59 each
4) Cesspool (where permitted) ...................................$28.21 each
5) Private sewage disposal system ............................$44.48 each
6) Water heater and/or vent..........................................$7.59 each
7) Gas piping system of 1 to 5 outlets ..........................$5.42 each
8) Additional gas piping system per outlet....................$1.38 each
9) Industrial waste pre-treatment interceptor, including its trap
and vent, except kitchen type grease interceptors functioning
as fixture traps..........................................................$7.59 each
10) Water piping and/or water treating equipment – installation,
alteration, or repair ...................................................$7.59 each
11) Main Water Line .....................................................$84.02 each
12) Drain, vent, or piping (new) ......................................$7.59 each
13) Drainage, vent repair, or alteration of piping ............$7.59 each
14) Lawn sprinkler system or any one meter including back flow
protection devices.....................................................$7.59 each
15) Atmospheric type not included in Item 12
a) 1 to 5 ................................................................$7.59 each
b) 6 or more..........................................................$1.08 each
16) Back flow protective devices other than atmospheric type
vacuum breakers
a) 2 inch diameter or less .....................................$7.59 each
b) Over 2 inch diameter......................................$16.27 each
17) Gray water system..................................................$44.48 each
18) Reclaimed water system initial installation and testing ..............
..........................................................................$33.63 per hour
19) Reclaimed water system annual cross-connection testing
(excluding initial test) ........................................$33.63 per hour
b. Other Inspections
1) Outside of normal business hours......................Section 2.C.13
2) Re-inspection......................................................Section 2.C.13
3) Additional plan review.........................................Section 2.C.13
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c. Sewer connection permit................................................up to $28.21
15. Mechanical Code Costs
a. Miscellaneous Services
1) Forced air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts
and vents attached to such appliance – each installation or
relocation:
To and including 100,000 BTU/H....................................$14.77
Over 100,000 BTU/H.......................................................$18.12
2) Floor furnace, including wall heater, or floor-mounted unit
heater – each installation or relocation............................$14.77
3) Suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor mounted unit
heater – each installation, relocation, or replacement.....$14.77
4) Appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance
permit – each installation, relocation, or replacement.......$7.25
5) Heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption
unit – each repair, alteration, or addition to and including
100,000 BTU/H................................................................$13.66
6) Boiler or compressor to and including 3 horsepower, or
absorption system to and including 100,000 BTU/H – each
installation or relocation...................................................$14.77
7) Boiler or compressor over 3 horsepower to and including 15
horsepower or each absorption system over 100,000 BTU/H
and including 500,000 BTU/H – each installation or relocation
........................................................................................$27.04
8) Boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower to and including 30
horsepower or each absorption system over 500,000 BTU/H to
and including 1,000,000 BTU/H – each installation or
relocation.........................................................................$37.07
9) Boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50
horsepower or each absorption over 1,000,000 BTU/H to and
including 1,750,000 BTU/H – each installation or relocation......
........................................................................................$55.19
10) Boiler or refrigerator compressor over 50 horsepower or each
absorption system over 1,750,000 BTU/H – each installation
or relocation.....................................................................$92.27
11) Air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute,
including ducts attached thereto............................ $10.59 each
NOTE: This charge shall not apply to an air-handling unit that is a portion of a factory
assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler, or absorption unit for which a permit is
required elsewhere in this Resolution.
12) Registers ................................................................$10.59 each
13) Air handling unit over 10,000 CFM.........................$18.01 each
14) Evaporative cooler other than portable type...........$10.59 each
15) Ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air
conditioning system authorized by a permit ...........$10.59 each
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16) Ventilation fan connected to a single duct................$7.25 each
17) Installation or relocation of each domestic type incinerator........
................................................................................$18.12 each
18) Installation of each hood that is served by mechanical
exhaust, including ducts for such hood ..................$10.59 each
19) Installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial type
incinerator...............................................................$74.16 each
20) Appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the California
Mechanical Code, but not classified in other appliance
categories or for which no other charge is listed in this Code....
................................................................................$10.59 each
21) Duct extensions, other than those attached.............$5.54 each
22) Permits for fuel-gas piping shall be as follows when Chapter
12 of the California Plumbing Code is applicable
a) Gas piping system of 1 to 4 outlets ..................$6.13 each
b) Gas-piping system of 5 or more outlets .............................
..................................$6.13 each plus $1 per outlet over 4
b. Other Inspections
1) After normal hour inspection.................................Section 2.C.9
2) Re-inspection........................................................Section 2.C.9
3) Additional Plan Reviews.......................................Section 2.C.9
16. Refunds
If construction has not commenced, a refund of 80% of the permit will be
returned when permits are cancelled at the request of the permitee. No
permit fees will be refunded for any permit that has expired. No refund
will be made of the plan check fees when the plan check service has
been performed. A refund of 80% of the plan check fee will be returned
if the plan check service has not been performed.
D. Construction Excise Tax
1. Rates
a. Residential Units – Type
Single Family................................................................................$75
Duplex .................................................................................$65 each
Apartment............................................................................$55 each
Bachelor ..............................................................................$50 each
Mobile Home Space ............................................................$45 each
b. Commercial ...............................................................$0.01 per sq. ft.
c. Industrial....................................................................$0.01 per sq. ft.
2. Delinquency Charge 25% of tax plus interest (at prime lending rate per month)
E. Environmental Reserve Tax – For new residential living unit construction
1. Conforming unit – first 3 floors...........................................$1.51 per sq. ft.
2. Non-conforming unit – first 3 floors....................................$3.51 per sq. ft.
3. Delinquency Charge 25% of tax plus interest (at prime lending rate per month)
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F. Non-Subdivision Park and Recreation
1. Single Family Dwelling – A charge of $10,000 is imposed upon the
construction and occupancy of each single-family dwelling, which results
in a net increase to the City’s housing stock. Said fee is imposed to
offset impacts to the City’s existing park and recreation facilities caused
by the additional single-family dwelling.
2. Other Residential uses – A charge of $5,000 is imposed upon the
construction and occupancy of each residential dwelling unit, other than
a single-family dwelling, which results in a net increase in the City’s
housing stock. Said fee is imposed to offset impacts to the City’s
existing park and recreation facilities caused by the additional dwelling
unit.
G. Recycling and Diversion of Construction and Demolition Waste Program
(Waste Management Plan)
1. Administrative charge ...............................$0.05 sq. ft. of Covered Project
2. Deposit...........................................................$1 sq. ft. of Covered Project
3. Residential re-roofs:
a. Residential re-roof permits (only) deposit...................................$500
b. Residential re-roof permits ...........................................................$45
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SECTION 3. PLANNING
The following charges are charged to individuals submitting the described
requests to the Community Development Department. Payment in full is required
before issuance of necessary Grading, Building, Plumbing, Electrical,
Mechanical, or any other appropriate permit.
A. Filing Fees
1. Conditional Use Permit ......................................................................$1,550
2. Variance.............................................................................................$1,550
3. Zone Change .....................................................................................$3,500
4. Zone Code Amendment.....................................................................$3,500
5. General Plan Amendment..................................................................$3,500
6. Planned Unit Development ................................................................$3,082
7. Minor Use Permit ..................................................................................$578
8. Historic Preservation Designation.........................................................$578
9. Minor Site Plan Review.........................................................................$310
10.Major Site Plan Review......................................................................$1,240
11.Radius Map Processing
a. .500’ Radius ...............................................................................$221
b. .300’ Radius ...............................................................................$111
c. .100’ Radius .................................................................................$56
12.Massage Establishment Operator Background Check .........................$589
a. Background Check Renewal (Biennial)......................................$288
13.Concept Approval (Coastal)..................................................................$288
14.Specific Plan ....................................................................................$11,200
15.Appeal - Non-Public Hearing Matters....................................$1,600 deposit
16.Appeal - Public Hearing .....................................................................$1,155
17.Pre-Application Conference ..................................................................$231
18.Property Profile .....................................................................................$145
19.Planning Commission Interpretation .....................................................$517
20.Sober Living Investigation Cost.............................................................$577
21.Temporary Banner Permit.......................................................................$50
a. plus $5 if a second banner is used during same period
22.Tentative/Final Parcel Map ................................................................$1,550
23.Tentative/Final Tract Map ..................................................................$2,309
24.Special Events: (Other than City sponsored/co-sponsored events)
1 event per 90 day period
Resident $180
Non-Resident $340
a. Note: In compliance with City Council Resolution Number 5898,
resident homeowner associations or resident neighborhood
associations who provide proof of 501 (c)(3) shall pay 25% of the
above referenced charge.
25.Sign Application ......................................................................................$77
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26.Planned Sign Program.......................................................................$1,550
27.Development Agreement (New or Revision) .......................$30,000 deposit
28.Maps (Zoning, General Plan Land Use)...............................$8.00 per sheet
B. Environmental Fees/Deposits
1. Minor Environmental Assessment (Categorical Exemption) ......................
....................................................................................$1,100 deposit
2. Major Environmental Assessment (Initial Study) ................$1,800 deposit
3. Negative Declaration...........................................................$2,000 deposit
4. Environmental Impact Report ...........................................$30,000 deposit
C. Transportation Facilities and Programs Development
(Traffic Impact Fees)
1. Shopping Center (up to 175,000 sq. ft.) .....................................................
....................................................$12.24 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
2. Shopping Center (over 175,000 sq. ft.) ......................................................
......................................................$3.79 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
3. General Office Building.................$4.15 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
4. Quality Restaurant...............................$9.40 per sq. ft. of gross floor area
5. Hotel..................................................................$866.95 per room or suite
6. Single Family Detached Housing ....................$1,462.81 per dwelling unit
7. Multi Family Attached Housing (Apartment).......$959.95 per dwelling unit
8. Multi Family Attached Housing (Condominium) .$788.72 per dwelling unit
9. City Park.......................................................................$4,789.53 per acre
10. Other Land Use Types...........$1,588.76 per PM peak hour trip generated
D. Transportation Facilities and Programs Development Application Fee
1. Shopping Center (up to 175,000 sq. ft.) .....................................................
......................................................$1.82 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
2. Shopping Center (over 175,000 sq. ft.) ......................................................
......................................................$0.55 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
3. General Office Building.................$0.59 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
4. Quality Restaurant...............................$1.40 per sq. ft. of gross floor area
5. Hotel..................................................................$122.40 per room or suite
6. Single Family Detached Housing .......................$218.20 per dwelling unit
7. Multi Family Attached Housing (Apartment).......$143.06 per dwelling unit
8. Multi Family Attached Housing (Condominium) .$119.45 per dwelling unit
9. City Park..........................................................................$711.37 per acre
10. Other Land Use Types..............$216.78 per PM peak hour trip generated
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E. Main Street Specific Plan Zone In-lieu Parking Fees
The following per space in-lieu parking fee is hereby established for uses on
commercially zoned parcels located within the Main Street Specific Plan
Zone.
1. $3,500 feet per deficient space for all such uses established on or after
September 1, 1996. Such fee shall be calculated by multiplying the
number of parking spaces required, for the use that is not provided either
on-site or within 300 feet of the parcel on which the use is situated, by
$3,500.
2. An annual fee of $100 per deficient space for all such uses established
prior to September 1, 1996 which are currently operating under an
existing land-use entitlement wherein, as a condition of approval, the
applicant agreed to participate in the City’s in-lieu parking program,
except for those uses governed by Section 3 hereinafter. Such annual
fee shall be calculated by multiplying the number of parking spaces
required, for the use that is not provided either on-site or within 300 feet
of the parcel on which the use is situated, by $100.
3. For all such uses established prior to September 1, 1996 pursuant to a
development agreement wherein the applicant agreed to participate in
the City’s in-lieu parking program, the fee per deficient space shall be
specified in the applicable development agreement for the subject
property.
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SECTION 4. POLICE
A. Alarm System Application
The following will be charged for alarm system applications (July 1st - June 30th):
1. Indirect Alarm – Business Permit .........................................................$43
2. Indirect Alarm – Resident Permit..........................................................$33
3. False Alarm – penalties will be assessed in the event of the following:
1st and 2nd false alarms calls.....................................................No Charge
3rd false alarm call ..............................................................................$124
4th false alarm call...............................................................................$182
5th false alarm call...............................................................................$289
6 or more false alarm calls.........................................................$405 each
(This program is coordinated through a third-party administrator)
B. Animal Control
1. Animal licenses pursuant to Municipal Code § 7.05.040.A.
a. Dog.......................................................unaltered $103; altered $31
b. Senior Citizen Discount (65 or older) 48% (rounded to nearest dollar)
2. Impound of small animals (cats, dogs, etc.): Seal Beach Animal Care
Center
a. Impound ......................................................................................$33
b. Daily Care and Feed .......................................................$11 per day
3. Quarantine of small animals
a. Impound ......................................................................................$62
b. Daily Care and Feed .......................................................$16 per day
4. Quarantine on owner's property........................................$33 per incident
5. Veterinary Services
a. Rabies Vaccination ..........................................................Actual Cost
b. Relative Value unit...........................................................Actual Cost
c. Other procedures (x-ray, lab, etc.)...................................Actual Cost
d. Medical or surgical care...................................................Actual Cost
e. Euthanasia (request by owner) .........................$31 plus Actual Cost
6. Dog Park
a. Non-resident use – annual – altered dog ....................................$21
b. Non-resident use – annual – unaltered dog .................................$41
c. Failure to lock gate.......................................................................$62
d. Exceeding 3 dog limit in park – per additional dog.......................$33
e. Attack/bite or attempt on any person or dog ................................$41
f. Vicious animal by definition..........................................................$62
g. A quarantined animal ...................................................................$91
h. Failure to remove feces................................................................$41
7. Non-domestic Animal
a. Permit...........................................................................................$62
C. Beach Parking Services (pay and display of pay by plate)
1. Beach parking lots daily rates
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a. Automobiles/motorcycles (under 20 ft.)........................................$18
c. Rates for automobiles/motorcycles parking after 6:00 p.m.. ..........$4
d. Automobiles/motorcycles two hour maximum before 6:00 p.m......$4
2. Annual parking passes, for day use only, entitles the holder to daily
parking in any beach lot and valid 12 months from date of purchase
a. Seal Beach residents ................................................................ $117
b. Non-residents............................................................................ $180
c. Resident senior citizen with annual gross income less than $35,000
annual beach pass ...................................................................... $70
d. Non-resident senior citizen with annual gross income less than
$35,000 annual beach pass .......................................................$108
Senior citizens age 65 must provide proof of annual income.
3. Disabled parking - any disabled person displaying special identification
license plates issued under California Vehicle Code Section 5007 or a
distinguishing placard issued under California Vehicle Code Section
22511.55 or 22511.59 shall be allowed to park in the 1st, 8th, and 10th
Street ocean-front Municipal Parking Lots without being required to pay
parking fees. The vehicles must be parked in the marked Handicapped
Parking stalls (unless all stalls are full at the time of entry into the lot).
The disabled parking exemption is only for vehicles under 20 ft. in
length and does not cover trailers, campers, and/or fifth wheelers
attached to the vehicle. If more than one (1) parking space is used the
regular daily beach user charge must be paid for the 2nd space used.
4. Miscellaneous Rate Information:
a. The City Manager is authorized to charge amounts less than the
rates specified, for certain days or certain times of day, if he or she
determines that a lower rate is appropriate.
b. Beach rates may fluctuate seasonally and may vary with times of
the day. In no event shall the rates exceed $33.00 per vehicle per
space.
c. Use and fees for beach parking for special events are subject to
arrangements through Community Services.
d. Electric Vehicle charging station ................................. 3.44 per hour
D Metered City Municipal Lots (pay and display or pay by plate).$1 per hour
E. Citation Sign-off .......................................................................$21 per sign-off
F. Repo Sign-off ...........................................................................$21 per sign-off
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G. Fingerprint Cards
1. FBI .....................................................................................................$15
2. State of California.................................................................................$32
H. Parking Permits
The following rates are charged for annual parking permits:
1. Resident ...............................................................................................$20
2. Guest (limit 2 per residence) ................................................................$30
3. Business (Merchant).............................................................................$50
4. Contractor.............................................................................................$60
5. Replacement Sticker/Permit...................................................................$5
6. Replacement Windshield Sticker..........................................................$10
7. Oil Platform Worker/Sub-Contractor (Overnight Parking) .$300 per month
NOTE: Resident Permits are issued each year (November 1st through October 31st) and
are not prorated. Merchant Permits are issued each fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) and not
prorated.
I. Passport (Clearance Letter)
A $45.00 fee will be charged for the preparation of a letter attesting to an
individual’s lack of criminal contact with the Seal Beach Police Department
that will be used to obtain a passport.
J. Photographs
1. Digital reprints or digitally scanned photos...........................................$47
2. Digital audio file reproduction...............................................................$47
3. Video file reproduction......................................................................... $47
4. Reprints of 35 mm photos ....................................................................$47
K. Traffic Collision Reports
The following fees will be charged for copies of all investigative reports
performed on traffic collisions:
1. Non-resident.........................................................................................$52
2. Resident ...............................................................................................$22
3. Miscellaneous Police Reports (Resident).............................................$22
L. Vehicle Storage (No checks accepted)
1. Signed vehicle storage release form ...................................$120 per copy
2. Signed vehicle impound release and administrative overhead associated
with a 30 day impound.........................................................$220 per copy
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M. Parking Violations
Section Violation Cost
21113 (A) CVC SCHL/PUB PROP-FAIL OBEY RSTRCT $52
21211 (A) CVC PARKED IN BIKE LANE $52
22500.1 CVC FIRE LANE $52
22500 (A) CVC PARKED IN INTERSECTION $52
22500 (B) CVC PARKED ON CROSSWALK $52
22500 (E) CVC BLOCKING DRIVEWAY $52
22500 (F) CVC PARKED ON/ACROSS SIDEWALK $52
22500 (H) CVC DOUBLE PARKING $52
22500 (I) CVC PRKD IN BUS STOP/LOADING ZONE $336
22500 (K) CVC PKG PROHIB-STATE HIWAY BRIDGE $52
22502 (A) CVC PARALLEL AND/OR WITHIN 18" $52
22505 (B) CVC NO PARKING - STATE HIGHWAY $52
22507.8(A) CVC HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY $336
22507.8 (B-C)CVC OBSTRUCTION OF DISABLED SPACE $336
22507.8 (C) CVC OBSTRUCTION OF DISABLED SPACE $336
22514 CVC FIRE HYDRANT $82
22515 (A) CVC UNAT VEH W/ENGINE RUNNING $52
22522 CVC PARKING - ACCESS RAMP $336
22523 CVC ABANDONED VEHICLE $124
26708 (A) CVC OBSTRUCTED VIEW THRU WNDSHLD $52
26710 CVC DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD $42
27155 CVC GAS CP RQ/$10 PRF OF CO $52
27465 (B) CVC UNSAFE TIRES-$10 W/PRF 21 DAYS $42
4000 (A) CVC EXP REG/$10 W/PRF CORR $82
4462.5 CVC PRESENTING FALSE REGISTRATION $82
4462 (B) CVC DISPLAY FALSE REGISTRATION $124
4464 CVC ALTERED LICENSE PLATE $82
5200 CVC MSG PLT-$10 W/PRF CORR $52
5201 (E) CVC PLT COV/$10 W/PRF CORR $52
5204 (A) CVC MISSING TAB-CORR AND PYMT REQ $52
8.15.010 (C) SBMC FAILURE TO OBEY PSTD SIGNS $52
8.15.010 SBMC NO PARKING CERTAIN AREAS $52
8.15.010 (D & F) SBMC PKD OVER WHITE LINE-TRAFF HAZ $52
8.15.020 SBMC FAIL TO PARK IN MARKED STALL $52
8.15.025 SBMC 72 HOUR PARKING $52
8.10.105 SBMC PKG/DRIVING ON PRIVATE PROP $52
8.15.055 SBMC SHORT TERM PARKING ZONES $52
8.15.065 SBMC CITY PROPERTY $52
8.15.070 SBMC CURB MARKINGS $52
8.15.080 SBMC PKD IN OR OBSTRUCTING ALLEY $52
8.15.085 SBMC PRKNG OF OVERSIZED VEH $52
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Section Violation Cost
8.15.090 SBMC ILLEGAL COMM VEH PKG $82
8.15.100 SBMC SURFSIDE COLONY FIRE HYDRANT $52
8.15.105 SBMC PARKING METER ZONES $52
8.15.115 SBMC DIAG PKG/FRT WHEEL XCS OF 6" $52
8.20.010 (b)SBMC PARKED WITHOUT PAYING $52
8.20.010 (c)SBMC PERMIT MUST BE DISP PROPERLY $52
8.20.015(A) SBMC NO PKG MARINA W/O PERMIT $52
8.20.015(B) SBMC NO CMPR/REC VEH/BOAT MARINA $52
N. Late Payment Penalty – per citation .........................................................$28
O. Court Fees per Citation ..............................................................................$12
P. Parking Violation Cite Sign-off/Cite Correction ....................$21 per sign-off
Q. Firearm Storage (Annual).......................................................................$125
R. Booking Fee ..............................................................................................$375
S. Blood Collection Cost Recovery ..................................................Actual Cost
T. Day Witness Fee Deposit (Subpoena Fee)
1. Peace Officer......................................................................................$275
2. City Employees...................................................................................$275
U. Detention Center Services
1. Pay-to-stay (per day)..........................................................................$135
2. Pay-to-stay – work release (per day)..................................................$155
3. Pay-to-stay Weekend.........................................................................$185
V Jail Application Fee (Non-refundable)...................................................$155
W Evidence Collection Cost Recovery ...$30 plus Actual Cost
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SECTION 5. PUBLIC WORKS
A. Plot Copies
1. Black & White (24” x 36”)......................................................$15 per sheet
2. Color (24” x 36”) ...................................................................$25 per sheet
B. General Permits
1. Temporary Street/Sidewalk Closure Permit
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a. Metered Space............................................................$15/day/space
b. Street Obstruction (up to 45 days) ...............................................$55
2. Banner Permit .........................................................................................$50
3. Non-Standard Improvement Agreement ...............................................$250
4. Street Tree Removal Permit..................................................................$150
5. Oversized Vehicle Transportation Permit................................................$35
NOTE: Banner Permit fee does not include installation. Applicant must hire a licensed contractor
to install the banner upon issuance of the permit and signing of the agreement.
C. Plan Check & Permits
The following items noted in this section are subject to the following fees
in addition to the plan check/permit review fees
Permit Application Fee.....................................................................................$100
Plan Archival Fee ................................................................2% of total permit cost
Administration Fee .............................................................20% of total permit cost
NOTE: Administration Fee is for the overhead management of contract plan check/permit review.
NOTE: All minimum deposits must be paid at the time of submittal of applications. The deposits
shall cover the actual cost including, but not limited to review, plan check, administration,
coordination and construction administration, inspection, and engineering by City, private
consulting firms, and/or outside contractors. Additional deposits will be collected if initial deposits
are insufficient to cover actual costs. Any excess deposits over minimum amount will be returned
to the applicant once the project is complete.
Grading/Drainage Plan Check
1. Single-Family Residential Unit...............................$1,500 minimum deposit
2. Multi-Family Residential Unit .................................$2,000 minimum deposit
3. Commercial/Industrial - I (<3,000 SF)....................$3,000 minimum deposit
4. Commercial/Industrial – II (>3,000 SF)..................$5,000 minimum deposit
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover cost of reviewing plans, hydrology, and hydraulics for
construction of noted development. Additional deposits are required for applicant changes,
revisions, additions to the plans, or if more than minimum deposit shall be established by the City
Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
WQMP Plan Check
1. Single-Family Residential Unit...............................$1,500 minimum deposit
2. Multi-Family Residential Unit .................................$2,000 minimum deposit
3. Commercial/Industrial - I (<3,000 SF)....................$3,000 minimum deposit
4. Commercial/Industrial- II (>3,000 SF)...................$5,000 minimum deposit
NOTE: Plan checks will be billed on time and material basis. A minimum deposit will be
collected from the applicant in advance of any work performed and shall be established by City
Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
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Subdivision Plan Check
1. Lot Line Adjustment ...............................................$1,000 minimum deposit
2. Record of Survey ...................................................$1,000 minimum deposit
3. Parcel Map.............................................................$2,500 minimum deposit
4. Tract Map...............................................................$6,000 minimum deposit
5. City Map Filing Fee ...............................................................................$185
6. Certificate of Compliance......................................................................$270
NOTE:If a revised map is substituted for an approved or conditionally approved map, the
deposit shall be increased for processing the revised maps. Following staff review, the City may
require an additional cash deposit estimated by the City Engineer or Director of Community
Development to sufficiently cover the actual cost of any private consulting firm used by the City in
the technical review of the tentative map submittals or in preparation of the EIR.
The deposit shall cover all actual costs for plan check, construction engineering, management,
and inspection for all required public improvements by City and/or private consulting firms. All
deposits must be paid before the City Council approves the final map. All actual costs must be
paid before acceptance of the public improvement and release of the subdivision bonds.
Encroachment Permits Review
1. Encroachment Permit - Type A ....................................................$150 each
(no plan check)
2.Encroachment Permit - Type B.................................$500 minimum deposit
(plan check required)
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover costs for only sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approach,
dirt excavations in parkways, and street cuts. Encroachment Permit Type A valuation of all work
performed shall not exceed $5,000 as determined by the City Engineer. A cash deposit will be
collected as determined by the City Engineer for the approximate value of the work as guaranty
that the work is performed properly.
Utility Company Permit Review ........................................$1,000 minimum deposit
NOTE: Plan checks will be billed on time and material basis. Unless otherwise arranged, a
minimum deposit will be collected from the applicant in advance of any work performed and shall
be established by City Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
Traffic Control Plan Review .............................................................$150 per sheet
NOTE: Traffic Control Plan review fee assumes two interactions (original submittal + one
recheck). Additional fee, as determined by the City Engineer will be required for additional
reviews.
NOTE: Applicants will need to hire their own traffic control contractor to supply and place
barricades as well as post for no parking for street closures. City barricades may be used only
upon written permission from the Public Works Department in specific instances. There will also
be replacement charge for each non-returned or damaged barricade (actual cost). For any street
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closure at a signalized intersection or that directly affects traffic on an arterial roadway, a traffic
plan review will be required.
C. Inspections
1. Water Quality/Pollution Prevention Inspection..........$200 minimum deposit
3. Grading Permit Inspection (SFR)...........................$350 minimum deposit
4. Grading Permit Inspection (MFR)...........................$500 minimum deposit
5. Grading Permit Inspection (C/I Type I)................$1,000 minimum deposit
6. Grading Permit Inspection (C/I Type II)...............$3,000 minimum deposit
7. Encroachment Permit Inspection (Type A).............$300 minimum deposit
8. Encroachment Permit Inspection (Type B).............$500 minimum deposit
9. Utility Company Permit Inspection......................................TBD on Scope
NOTE: Inspections will be billed on time and material basis + 20% Administrative Fee for
contract overhead management. Unless otherwise arranged, a minimum deposit will be collected
from the applicant in advance of any work performed and shall be established by City Engineer
based upon size and scope of project. Minimum deposits for inspection types not listed above
will be determined by the City Engineer based upon the size and scope of service required.
F. Sewer Utility Services
Inspection for sewer work for new developments...............................................
.......................................$ 476 minimum to cover time and materials
NOTE: For other than one single family residence, inspection will be billed on a time and material
basis. A minimum deposit will be collected from the developer in advance of any work performed
and shall be established by the City Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
2. Sewer Service Connection Inspection...................$ 238 minimum deposit
per application to cover time and materials
3. Sewer Service Connection Charge – "Buy In"
The fee is determined based on the size of the water service meter as
applied to the sewer rates. Sewer rates are calculated using the value of
the existing system that is not subject to replacement through the
existing Capital Improvement Project (CIP) program and the total annual
water use by sewer system customers in billing units. Beginning July 1,
2002 and every July 1st thereafter, the fee will automatically increase by
an amount calculated using the following formula – multiply the most
recent fee in effect by the percentage increase over the previous 12
months immediately preceding the most recent publication of the
Engineering News Record of Construction Cost Index existing on July 1st
of the year of the increase. The previous ENR Construction Cost Index
was 8293. The ENR Construction Cost Index for June 2009 is 8578.
Fees shall not decrease below the level of rates existing on July 1, 2002.
Service Size Residential Commercial, Industrial, Gov’t
5/8”, ¾” $2,754.....................................................$2,754
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1” $3,273.....................................................$5,293
1.5” $6,701...................................................$11,931
2” $9,393...................................................$21,629
3” $54,556.................................................$53,907
Service Size Residential Commercial, Industrial, Gov’t
4” $80,223...............................................$136,051
6” N/A......................................................$157,003
8” N/A......................................................$550,117
4. Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Wastewater Discharge Permits
a. Permit issuance ..................................................................$51 each
b. Plan Review ......................................................................$229 each
c. FOG Material Fee ............................................................Actual Cost
d. Grease control device lid inspection ...................................$31 each
e. Best Management Practices (BMP) program inspection ...................
.............................................................................................$61 each
............................................................1 inspection per FSE per year
f. Grease Disposal Mitigation/Waiver ...................................................
.................................................$510 each annually (Sewer cleaning
g. Non-compliance grease control device lid inspection
$31 each return visit
h. Non-compliance BMP inspection ......................$61 each return visit
i. Non-compliance sewer cleaning .................................$184 per hour
j. Non-compliance sewer video inspection .....................$306 per hour
NOTE: Any cost increases to the City, additional services, and materials provided by the City not
listed above, such as spill response or additional sewer main line cleaning due to accumulation of
FOG, will be billed directly to the responsible party for actual costs incurred on a time and
material basis. Any delinquencies, penalties, appeals, hearings, suspensions, revocations,
violations, and enforcements are established by the FOG Ordinance. FSE’s requesting a permit
within a calendar year shall have the fees prorated on a month end basis.
G. Water Utility Services
1. Water Service Connection $238 minimum deposit
per application to cover time and materials
2. Water Service Connection Materials........................................Actual Cost
of any required materials and miscellaneous
equipment for meter plus 20% administration
3. Main Line Connection
.......................... $476 Minimum deposit to cover time and materials
NOTE: For other than one single family residence, inspection will be billed on a time and
material basis. A minimum deposit will be collected from the developer in advance of any work
performed and established by the City Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
4. Meter Testing Deposit.... $102 per test (refundable if meter is inaccurate)
5. Hydrant Water Meter Installation........................................................$130
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to cover cost for labor, materials, and
equipment per each move or location
6. Hydrant Water Meter Daily Rental Rate...............................................$10
7. Hydrant Water Meter Deposit .........................................................$1,500
8. Replacement of Damaged Hydrant Meter................................Actual Cost
NOTE: Water shall be billed (at the current commercial commodity rate) against deposit. If cash
balance drops below $500 an additional deposit will be required.
8. Fire Hydrant Flow Test.......................................................................$714
per each application plus time and materials
9. New Water Service Connection Charge – “Buy In”
For services that have never been connected or paid into the system,
fees are calculated using the value of the existing system that is not
subject to replacement through the existing Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) program and the total annual water use by system customers in
billing units. Beginning July 1, 2002 and every July 1st thereafter, the fee
will automatically increase by an amount calculated using the following
formula – multiply the most recent fee in effect by the percentage
increase over the previous 12 months immediately preceding the most
recent publication of the Engineering News Record of Construction Cost
Index existing on July 1st of the year of the increase. The previous ENR
Construction Cost Index was 8293. The ENR Construction Cost Index
for June 2009 is 8578. fees shall not decrease below the level of rates
existing on July 1, 2002.
Water Service Size Residential Commercial, Industrial, Gov’t
5/8”, ¾” $4,595.....................................................$4,595
1” $5,307.....................................................$8,488
1.5” $13,053.................................................$20,430
2” $13,988.................................................$37,319
3” $97,730.................................................$63,617
4” $257,670.............................................$340,659
6” NA.......................................................$375,670
Greater than 6” Connection charges shall be determined by the
City Engineer and approved by City Council at
the time of development or request.
I. Call Outs
City Crew Charge ..............................$250 minimum charge + Time & Material
J. Additional Staff Time
1. City Staff..............................................................Current Fully Burden Rate
2. Contract Staff.....................................................Current Hourly Rate + 20%
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J. Publications
1. Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval for Vesting
Tentative and Tentative Subdivision Maps..................................$20 each
2. Standard Plans for Water Facilities................................................$15 each
3. Standard Plans for Sewer Facilities ...............................................$15 each
4. Design Criteria for Sewer Facilities ................................................$15 each
5. Standard Plans for Streets .............................................................$15 each
6. Grading and Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Implementation Manual ...............................................................$15 each
J. News Racks
1. /Off60News rack Permit – Non-Lottery Locations ...........$75 every 3 years
2. News rack Permit – Lottery Locations............................$115 every 3 years
3. News rack Summarily Impound .....................................$126 every 3 years
4. News rack Non-Summarily Impound ...............................$64 every 3 years
5. News rack Non-Summarily Impound after Required ......$105 every 3 years
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SECTION 6. RECREATION
A. Community Center Facilities
Resident groups shall be those groups with at least 60% of their active
membership residing within the City of Seal Beach. Resident groups have
preference over non-resident groups. Youth resident groups shall be those
groups with at least 60% of their active membership residing within the City of
Seal Beach or having students attending a school within the Los Alamitos
Unified School District. Youth groups are also defined as being groups with
all persons being age 18 years and under. The following group categories
are listed in order of priority use.
1. Non-Profit/Resident meetings of civic or service organizations ....................
...................................................................$155 annual cleaning fee
Note: Limited to two (2) meetings per month, additional meetings would
be charged $13 per hour.
2. Resident activities
a. Large Room ..................................................................$36 per hour
b. Small Room ..................................................................$26 per hour
c. Cleaning ...............................................$75 to $150 based on usage
d. Staff ............................................$ 20-$40 per hour per staff person
e. Security Deposit............................................................$250 or $500
3. Non-resident activities
a. Large Room ..................................................................$57 per hour
b. Small Room ...................................................................$41 per hour
c. Cleaning ..............................................$ 75 to $150 based on usage
d. Staff .............................................$20-$40 per hour per staff person
e. Security Deposit............................................................$250 or $500
4. Commercial or profit-making activities
a. Large Room ................................................................$113 per hour
b. Small Room ..................................................................$57 per hour
c. Cleaning ....................................................................................$150
d. Staff ...............................................$20-40 per hour per staff person
e. Security Deposit............................................................$250 or $500
5. Liability /special event insurance................................................................
....................proof of certificate of insurance with City additionally insured
NOTE: Rentals of more than 75 people, or having alcohol present, require 2 staff members be
present and a security deposit of $500. Rentals with less than 75 people and without alcohol
require a security deposit of $250.
B. Rental – Senior Center and Fire Station 48 Community Room
To qualify for use of the Senior Center facility on a regular reservation basis,
a group must have the majority of participants be residents. Resident groups
shall be those groups having at least 60% of their active membership residing
within the City of Seal Beach. Resident groups have preference over non-
resident groups. Any requests for waiver of fees by a group will require City
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Council approval. The following group categories are listed in order of priority
use.
1. Recreation sponsored or co-sponsored activities/meeting..........No rental
a. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
2. Resident non-fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Annual cleaning charge..............................................................$155
b. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
3. Resident fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Per hour........................................................................................$36
b. Cleaning charge....................................$75 to $150 based on usage
c. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
4. Non-resident non-fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Per hour........................................................................................$49
b. Cleaning charge....................................$50 to $150 based on usage
c. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
5. Non-resident fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Per hour........................................................................................$57
b. Cleaning charge....................................$75 to $150 based on usage
c. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
6. Alcoholic beverages served at non-city functions................$35 additional
7. Liability/special event insurance.........................................................
....................proof of certificate of insurance with City additionally insured
C. Swimming Pool
Resident groups shall be those groups having at least 60% of their active
membership residing within the City of Seal Beach. Resident groups have
preference over non-resident groups. The following group categories are
listed in order of priority use.
1. Recreation and Family Swim Summer Pass (up to 6 people).......................
...................................................................$30 per family – Resident
$60 per family – Non-resident
(valid only for the summer purchased)
2. Adult Lap Swim
Youth Swim Pass (16 swims$40 per pass
a. 16 Swim Pass................................................................$80 per pass
b. 34 Swim Pass..............................................................$136 per pass
c. Annual Swim Pass.......................................................$300 per pass
d. Lost Pass Replacement..........................................$10 per lost pass
3. Swim Instruction
a. Resident ......................................................................................$75
b. Non-resident ..............................................................................$100
c. Competitive Instruction Pool Use...................................$55 per hour
4. Weekend Pool Party Rentals – 2 hour supervised pool parties at the
following rental rates
a. Resident rental – 40 participants or less ....................................$220
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b. Non-resident rental – 40 participants or less..............................$240
5. Aquatics Class....................................................................................$155
6. Liability/special event insurance.................................................................
....................proof of certificate of insurance with City additionally insured
D. Recreation Program
The City of Seal Beach shall establish fees for the various recreation
programs. These fees shall be based on type of program; number of
participants and instructors, officials, etc. required in the program; and shall
be based on full cost recovery where feasible, including administrative costs.
E. Use of Municipal Athletic Facilities
The following rates shall be in effect for all reservations made through the
Recreation Office. Youth Resident Groups are defined as a group having
60% of its membership residing in Seal Beach or having a student attending a
Los Alamitos Unified School District. Youth Resident Groups are defined as
persons age 18 and under. The following group categories are listed in order
of priority use.
1. All community parks, no use of lights
a. Youth resident groups with non-profit status..................$16 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups.............................................$26 per hour
c. Adult resident groups.....................................................$36 per hour
d. Adult non-resident groups..............................................$46 per hour
e. Business Use ................................................................$88 per hour
2. All Community Parks, including use of lights
a. Youth resident groups with non-profit status..................$36 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups.............................................$46 per hour
c. Adult resident groups ....................................................$57 per hour
d. Adult non-resident groups..............................................$67 per hour
e. Business Use ..............................................................$114 per hour
3. Maintenance of Zoeter ball diamond.............................$46 a day per field
4. Rental of Bases...............................$27 per day – $125 minimum deposit
5. Gymnasium
a. Youth resident groups with non-profit status..................$17 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups with non-profit status ..........$29 per hour
c. Youth resident groups for private use............................$29 per hour
d. Adult resident groups.....................................................$39 per hour
e. Adult non-resident groups..............................................$57 per hour
f. Business Use.................................................................$67 per hour
6. Heather and Marina Tennis Courts
a. Youth resident groups....................................................$17 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups.............................................$22 per hour
c. Adult resident groups.....................................................$33 per hour
d. Adult non-resident groups..............................................$38 per hour
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f. Business Use.................................................................$67 per hour
7. Outdoor Basketball Courts
a. Youth Resident Groups with Non-profit Status ..............$13 per hour
b. Youth Non-resident Groups ...........................................$17 per hour
c. Adult Resident Groups...................................................$27 per hour
d. Adult Non-resident Groups ............................................$37 per hour
e. Business Use.................................................................$64 per hour
F. Edison Community Garden
To qualify for the use of a plot in the Edison Garden a gardener must be able
to prove that they are a resident in the City of Seal Beach. If a gardener
moves out of the City of Seal Beach, they must relinquish their plot by
February 16th. Rental of a garden plot is for one calendar year. Applications
must be returned with payment to the Community Services/Recreation
Department prior to January 16th of each year in order to be renewed. After
the renewal deadline, any remaining plots will be assigned to those on the
waiting list.
1. Rental of Garden Plot ..................................................$75 per year per plot
G. Tennis Center
The Seal Beach Tennis Center provides a wide range of amenities which
include a pro shop, fitness center, locker rooms, and the following services:
1. Single membership...............................$110 per month / $1,210 annually
2. Couple membership..............................$130 per month / $1,430 annually
3. Family membership...............................$140 per month / $1,540 annually
4. Junior membership ...................................$ 60 per month / $660 annually
with a $135 one-time administration fee
5. Fitness membership...................................$25 per month / $275 annually
with a $55one-time administration Cost
Single Pickleball Membership……………………$45 per month / $495 annually
Couple Pickleball Membership……………..……$65 per month / $715 annually
6. Guest fee with member............................................$13 (once per month)
7. Guest fee during general public hours.....................................$10 per day
8. Court fee.................................................................$12 per hour per court
during the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9. Court fee.................................................................$15 per hour per court
during the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
10. Ball machine...........................................................................$20 per hour
..........................................................................$10 per hour for members
Junior Use (under 17 years).....................................................$8 per hour
NOTE: . Special event charges are imposed by the management and are not governed in this
Cost resolution.
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H. Special Activity Request Application
All Special Activities proposed on City property, not identified in this Cost
Recovery Schedule, are subject to the following fees. Costs are charged in
one hour increments. When applicable, a Special Event Permit Application
and fee, as specified in Section 3(A)(19), must be submitted to the
Community Services Department in addition to the fee for use of City
property.
1. Weddings and wedding receptions, memorial services, and other group
activities involving 25 persons or more (including, but not limited to, City
Hall Courtyard and public beach) – outdoor ceremonies are subject to
City scheduling
a. Resident.......................................................................$134 per hour
b. Non-resident ................................................................$268 per hour
c. Commercial..................................................................$438 per hour
2. Banner Placement Activities .....................Actual Costs plus $100 deposit
3. Booth space for special events sponsored by the Community Services
Department:
a. Non-profit Group...........................................................................$57
b. For-profit Group..........................................................................$113
4. Special Event Public Noticing.................................................................$108
I. Special Event Reserved Parking .....................................................................
1. $25 per space from September 16th through May 14th
2. $33 per space from May 15th through September 15th
NOTE: Application fee for certain charitable events, banner placement requests, etc. may be
waived upon determination by the City Council.
13. Street Closure (Refundable Guaranty)...................$750 minimum deposit
for each block of street closed to cover clean up and/or damage costs
15. Park Damage (Refundable Guaranty)....................$750 minimum deposit
for use of parks or beach for special events. Larger deposits may
be conditioned depending upon the size and the scope of the event
4. Special Events
a. Power Turn On for Special Events (each location) ......................$60
b. Pier Restroom Cleaning (each occurrence) .............................. $100
c. Building Facility Cleaning (each occurrence) ............................ $100
d. Street Sweeping (after Special Events 2 hr. /minimum)............ $210
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SECTION 7. FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
A. Commercial Still Photography
1. Permit application
a. Student (need instructor verification) ..............................................$25
b. Professional Commercial Film and/or Video Production.........................$75
2. Business license .........................................................$219 per fiscal year
(Additionally each Business License is subject to an additional State-mandated
charge of $4 which must be collected by the City.)
3. Location fee – general...........................................................$125 per day
B. Motion Picture, Including Video
1. Permit application
-a. Student (need instructor verification).............................................$100
b. -Professional Commercial Film and/or Video Production .............$175
2. Expedited film permit..........................................................................$350
3. Business license .........................................................$219 per fiscal year
(Additionally each Business License is subject to an additional State-mandated
charge of $4 which must be collected by the City.)
4. Location - general...................................................................$450per day
C. Use of City Property – in addition to general location
1. Beach, Pier, and/or Park Area...............................................$350 per day
2. Lifeguard Station - interior.....................................................$215 per day
3. City Hall.................................................................................$215 per day
4. City Jail..................................................................................$525 per day
5. Deposit (Staff time and/or property damage)......................$500 minimum
Note: Deposit will be determined based upon the scope of the production
and will be inclusive of set-up and striking.
NOTE: Use of other City property will be charged applicable fees identified elsewhere in this
Resolution or by determination of the City Manager’s Office.
D. Use of Personnel
1. City Personnel.....................Reimbursed at the fully burdened hourly rate
E. Use of City Equipment and Vehicles ................................Market rental rates
F. Use of City Parking Lots
1. Winter period (September 16th through May 14th) ...............$25 per space
2. Summer period (May 15th through September 15th)............$33 per space
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SECTION 8. UTILITY BILLING
A. Water Connection (new customers) ...........................................................$22
B. Late Payment: Penalty for water bills paid after 35 days is 10% of total water bill
C. Water turn off/turn on
1. Service Charge (before 5:00 pm) ......................................................$119
2. Service Charge (after 5:00 pm)..........................................................$238
D. Water Tampering :
1. Meter Pull
a. 1”< ..................................................................................................$119
b. 11/2” – 2” ...........................................................................................$238
c. >3” .................................................................................................$714
d. >4” .................................................................................................$952
2. Meter Re-install............................................................................Actual Cost
3. Lock-off.....................................................................................................$85
4. Replacement of cut off lock ......................................................................$85
Note: All of the above fees will be charged at the actual cost of providing
the service at the fully burdened hourly rate.
E. Water Conservation Enforcement – penalties applied per Municipal
Code Section 9.3.170.
F. Emergency Call Out ..................................................................$250 minimum
plus time and materials will be charged
NOTE: After a customer’s door is tagged 2 times in a 12 month period, for failure to pay water
bill, a $30 charge will be added to the customer’s water bill each time door is tagged.
Additionally, such customer that is assessed the tag charge may be required to pay a deposit
equal to 1.5 times the highest bill in the last 12 month period.
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SECTION 9. UNSPECIFIED COSTS
Whenever Costs are charged for services provided by the City and no method for
the calculation is specified through this Resolution, other City Council resolutions,
the Municipal Code of the City of Seal Beach, or other state or federal statutes,
the Costs shall be the actual cost (fully burdened), including the proportionate
part of the salaries, wages, or other compensation of any deputy or employee,
material and equipment costs and the cost, of overhead at 40.0% of the total.
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SECTION 10. FINGERPRINTING
The charge for taking fingerprints is $79. This charge covers the cost of what the
Department of Justice charges for processing the fingerprints.
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SECTION 11. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND PERMITS
NOTE: Per the City Municipal Code section 5.10.030, the business license tax amount for all
businesses other than those based on gross receipt taxes shall be adjusted annually on July 1st
of each year in accordance with the increase in the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, the
business license tax imposed by this Chapter shall not apply to any business which has gross
annual receipts of $25,000 or less in the one year period immediately preceding the issuance of a
business license.
To establish eligibility for this exemption, the business shall provide such financial documentation
as requested by the Director of Finance including, without limitation, tax returns, and financial
documentation. The Director of Finance shall establish such policies and procedures as are
necessary to implement the exemption granted herein. Any business operating in the City with
gross receipts of more than $25,000 annually shall pay the full amount of the applicable business
license tax.
A. Business license tax (Base Tax) for all businesses except the
businesses listed below is $219 per fiscal year. (Note: each Business
License is subject to an additional State-mandated fee of $4 which must
be collected by the City.)
1. Advertising services; amusement parks; entertainment cafes; live or
stuffed animal, fish and reptile shows; commission merchants or brokers;
and tattooing business license tax......................................................$438
2. Aircraft for hire...............................................................$219 for 1 aircraft;
each additional aircraft ...........................................................$41.75
3. Beach umbrella and equipment rental stand, for first stand or place .$219
each additional stand or place......................................................$42
4. Billiards and bowling alleys.................................................................$219
if more than 10 units ................................$20.25/unit (alley or table)
5. Boat rental for each boat less than 25 ft. in length.............................$219
plus for each boat exceeding 25 ft. in length...............$17.50 per ft.
6. Bottled water sales, excluding eating establishment, confectionery stores
or similar businesses for the first delivery vehicle ..............................$219
each additional delivery vehicle...............................................$52.75
7. Boxing matches (professional contest or exhibition)..................$2,191.25
8. Carnivals and fairs, excluding those operated by nonprofit organizations
for charitable purposes ............................$12.25 per day per each game,
exhibition, show, recreational device, or booth including concession.
9. Circus ......$1,534.50 for the first day and $875.75 for each day thereafter
10. Fortune telling, psychic reading, for first year of operation.........$1,645.50
each year thereafter ...........................................................$1,096.50
11. Grocery bus................................................................................$2,193.25
12. Herb doctors....................$329.25 plus $42.25 for each additional partner
13. Milk distribution.............................................$219 for first delivery vehicle
each additional delivery vehicle...............................................$20.25
14. Money lenders...............................................................................$329.25
15. Motion picture, production, or photoplay filming................$25.50 per day;
except persons with a fixed place of business in the City;
If fixed place of business is in the City, the tax rate is...................$329.25
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16. Peddlers and itinerant vendors:
a. For sale of foodstuffs ........$219 which includes the use of 1 vehicle,
each additional vehicle.....................................................$127.25
b. For sale of medicine................................................................$1,314
c. All others, unless otherwise required to be licensed ..........................
...........................................$219 which includes the use of 1 vehicle
for each additional vehicle ..................................................$219
17. Sanitariums, including rest home, convalescent home, or home for the
aged which provide care for more than 3 persons at one time...........$219
plus $5 for each patient in excess of 3, based on the average number of
patients per day, computed monthly.
18. Selling club plans, including sale of membership in any club or
cooperative association and sale of discount coupon books..............$877
19. Soliciting, canvassing, or taking orders for goods or advertising,
excluding representatives of an established or fixed place of business in
the City who submits an affidavit to the collector not less than 49 hours
before such solicitation is..............................$437.50 plus $20.25 per day
20. Vehicles for hire:
a. Seating less than 16 people.....................................$219 per vehicle
b. Seating more than 16 people...................................$469 per vehicle
c. Designed or used primarily for transportation of property where
available for lease or rental without the driver....................................
.........................................................................$109.50 (first vehicle)
each additional vehicle ......................................................$42.25
d. Ambulances or invalid coaches .......................$109.50 (first vehicle)
each additional vehicle.......................................................$42.25
e. Motor scooters...................................................$219 for first scooter
each additional scooter in excess of 5 scooters .....................$10
21. New and used car sales, a license which also authorizes the holder to
repair such vehicles and sell motor vehicle parts and accessories............
.......................................................................................................$329.25
22. Vending machines:
a. Merchandise dispensing.....................................$42.25 per machine
b. Jukebox, amusement, electronic games and pinball machines .........
.................................................................................$63 per machine
c. Photographic and voice recording machine ...............................$219
each additional machine after the first 5 machines............$41.25
23. Wrestling..........................................................................................$1,314
24. Country Club golf courses............$0.40 per $1,000 of total gross receipts
25. Manufacturing, including every person, firm, corporation, firm or
partnership, manufacturing, processing, fabricating, designing,
engineering and product, commodity, airplane, ship, selling any such
product at wholesale or to jobbers, or selling any such product at retail,
or selling any such product at retail, or selling any such product at both
wholesale and at retail, or any and every person contracting for or
agreeing to manufacture, process, fabricate, design or engineer product,
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commodity, airplane, ship, machine, vehicle, instrumentality, tool or other
thing for fee, charge, valuable consideration, or otherwise agreed upon
sum of money.............................. $0.40 per $1,000 of total gross receipts
26. Massage establishment......................................................................$219
27. Massage Technician......................................................................$109.50
28. One Day Special Event Permit.............................................................$25
29. Home Occupation/Cottage Food Industry Permit...............................$219
Senior Citizen exception: All persons 65 and over engaged in any home occupation shall pay
50% of the annual flat rate tax in the first year. In subsequent years, provided that the annual
income derived from such home occupation does not exceed $10,000 in any calendar year, the
licensee shall be exempt from paying the annual flat tax rate but will be subject to the Exempt
Business License Processing fee. In order to qualify for this reduced rate, licensees shall submit
a copy of their most recent tax return to substantiate that the annual income derived from the
home occupation does not exceed $10,000 per year.
Expedited Business License Processing ..........................................................$75
Exempt (Annually) and Business License Processing ......................................$25
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SECTION 12. LIFEGUARD
A. Junior Lifeguard Program
1. Resident .............................................................................................$575
Second and subsequent Sibling.........................................................$550
2. Non-resident.......................................................................................$600
Second and Subsequent Sibling ......................................................$575
3. City of Seal Beach Employee (Dependent)..........................50% Discount
4. City of Seal Beach Employee, Junior Lifeguard Instructor
(Dependent)...........................................................................................Free
5. Preparation swim class.......................................................................$150
6. Conditioning swim class.....................................................................$150
7. Last Chance swim class.......................................................................$75
SECTION 13. STATEMENT OF RESOLUTION
The restatement of this Resolution of existing rates and amounts for previously
imposed taxes, fees, and charges is for the purpose of administrative
convenience and is not intended, and shall not be construed, as the imposition,
extension, or increase of any such tax, fee, or charge.
SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be effective June 24, 2019 except for any agreements,
contract contracts, plans and specifications submitted to the City prior to the date
of adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 24th day of June, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Thomas Moore, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 6930 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the Seal Beach City Council at
a regular meeting held on the 24th day of June, 2019.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
California
2018 - 2019 - 20192020
COST RECOVERY
SCHEDULE
(June 1124, 20182019)
ii
Available on-line – www.sealbeachca.gov
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2018/20192019/2020
COST RECOVERY - SCHEDULE
SECTION 1. ADMINISTRATION ...............................................................2
A. Documents
B. Returned Items
C. Infraction/Administrative Penalties
SECTION 2. BUILDING .............................................................................4
A. Duplication
B. Permit Issuance
C. Building Permits
D. Construction Excise Tax
E. Environmental Reserve Tax
F. Non-Subdivision Park & Recreation
G. Recycling and Diversion of Construction and Demolition
Waste Program
SECTION 3. PLANNING .........................................................................13
A. Filing
B. Environmental Program Costs/Deposits
C. Transportation Facilities & Programs Development
D. Transportation Facilities & Programs Development
Application
E. Main Street Specific Plan Zone In-lieu Parking
SECTION 4. POLICE ..............................................................................16
A. Alarm System Application
B. Animal Control
C. Beach Parking Services
D. Citation Sign-off
E. Repo Sign Off
F. Fingerprint Cards
G. Parking Stickers
H. Oversize Vehicle Parking
I. Passport
J. Photographs
K Traffic Collision Reports
L. Vehicle Storage
M. Parking Violations
N. Parking Violation Cite Sign-off/Cite Correction
O. Firearm Safe Keeping Storage
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P. Booking
Q. Day Witness
R. Detention Center Services
SECTION 5. PUBLIC WORKS ...............................................................21
A. Plot Copies
B. Subdivision Plan Check Tentative Map
C. Final Filing Map
D. Plan Check and Review
E. General Construction Permits
F. Sewer Utility Services
G. Water Utility Services
H. Transportation Permits
I. Call Outs
J. Miscellaneous
SECTION 6. RECREATION ....................................................................28
A. Community Center Facilities
B. Facility Rentals – Senior Center & Fire Station 48 Community
Room
C. Swimming Pool Costs
D. Recreation Program Costs
E. Costs for Use of Municipal Athletic Facilities
F. Edison Community Garden Costs
G. Tennis Center Costs/Rates
H. Special Activity Request Application Costs
I. Special Event Reserved Parking
SECTION 7. FILMING/PHOTOGRAPHY ................................................33
A. Commercial Still Photography
B. Motion Picture Including Video
C. Use of City Property
D. Use of City Personnel
E. Use of City Equipment and Vehicles
F. Use of City Parking Lots
SECTION 8. UTILITY BILLING ...............................................................34
SECTION 9. UNSPECIFIED S .................................................................35
SECTION 10. FINGERPRINTING ..............................................................35
SECTION 11. BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES AND PERMITS ...................36
SECTION 12. LIFEGUARD S ....................................................................39
SECTION 13. STATEMENT OF RESOLUTION ........................................39
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SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE ..............................................................39
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RESOLUTION 6832XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING A COST RECOVERY SCHEDULE FOR GOODS,
SERVICES AND FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH AND AMENDING AND RESTATING THE CITY’S
COMPREHENSIVE COST RECOVERY SCHEDULE
RECITALS
1. The Seal Beach City Council is empowered to impose reasonable
charges for municipal services.
2. Periodically, the City Council determines that charges should cover the
costs reasonably borne or a substantial portion of the actual costs of the goods
and services provided by the City.
3. In 2012, the City Council established certain charges using the
recommendations stated in the 2012 Full Cost Allocation Plan and Cost of
Services Study provided by Matrix Consulting Group; and restated other
previously established charges, and taxes.
4. Since 2012, the City Council has adopted resolutions establishing or
adjusting certain charges after finding that charges for such municipal services
do not cover the actual costs incurred by the City, and would like to direct the
City Clerk to incorporate such changes into Section 1 of this resolution.
56. The State of California requires cities to charge state-established
rates, and charges, which are paid to the State. The City Council hereby directs
the City Clerk to incorporate such State-imposed rates and charges into Section
1 of this resolution, and every year hereafter.
76. Additional study and analysis has determined that certain Costs rates
and charges do not cover the actual costs incurred by the City. After conducting
a duly noticed public hearing on June 1124, 2018 2019 and satisfying all
applicable provisions of California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66018,
the City Council hereby finds that such rates and charges do not cover the actual
costs incurred by the City. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby
establishes, adjusts, and increases the rates and charges.
The City Council hereby finds that, where applicable, the rates and charges will
not exceed the reasonable cost to the City of providing the service to which such
costs apply, and directs the City Clerk to incorporate the rates and charges into
Section 1 of this resolution.
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87. The adoption of this Resolution determines costs for the purpose of
meeting the operating expenses of City departments and is therefore exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHES AND
RESTATES THE CITY’S RATES AND CHARGES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES,
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Documents
The following charges are established to reimburse the City for costs relative
to filling public requests for copies of non-confidential records, codes,
brochures, booklets, and patent materials not marked for general distribution.
Most documents listed are available on the City’s website:
www.sealbeachca.gov
1. Copy Charge
a. 8 ½ x 11 .....................................................................$0.25 per page
b. 8 ½ x 14 and 11 x 17..................................................$0.50 per page
c. Color copies ...............................................................$0.50 per page
2. Preparation of Electronic Media...............................................$8 per USB
3. Preparation of Custom Reports Actual Hourly Cost
4. Municipal Code (City Charter and Titles 1-12) Actual Cost (provided by
vendor)
5. Master Plans, Budget, Reports, etc. ........................................Actual Cost
6. Economic Interest Disclosure and Campaign Statements (GC §81008)....
...................................................................................$0.10 per page
7. Candidates Filing Fee (non-refundable) EC §10228............................$25
a. Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition (refundable) ….EC§9202(b) .$200
8. Certified Copy of City Documents/Records............................................$8
9. Residency Verification............................................................................$8
10. Credit Card Processing (per transaction).............................. up to $3.50
POSTAGE: All mail requests shall have the cost of postage added to the charges set forth.
B. Returned Items
Any person issuing a bank draft, note, check, or electronic form of payment
that is returned by a financial institution due to insufficient funds, a closed
account, or is otherwise dishonored, shall be charged the sum of $25 for
processing each such financial instrument. Any subsequent returned item(s)
by the same payer will be charged $35., , Said amount shall be included in
the total sum of all bills and charges, otherwise due and owing to the City.
Payment for any returned item must be received in the form of cash or
Cashier’s Check.
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C. Infraction/Administrative Penalties
1. Infraction Penalty – in a 12 month time period
a. First Offense...............................................................................$500
b. Second Offense..........................................................................$750
c. Third Offense...........................................................................$1,000
2. Administrative Penalty – in a 12 month time period
a. First Offense...............................................................................$100
b. Second Offense..........................................................................$200
c. Third Offense..............................................................................$500
3. Administrative Hearing Deposit.......................................................$1,500
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SECTION 2. BUILDING COSTS
A. Duplication – Approved Plans
1. Sheets up to 8 ½” x 11”......................................................$0.25 per page
2. Sheets larger than 8 ½” x 11” and 11 x 17.........................$0.50 per page
3. Large Format Sheet (24 x 36)
a. First sheet...........................................................................................$5
b. Additional sheets................................................................$2 per sheet
c. Color sheets........................................................................$8 per sheet
B. Permit Issuance ........................................................................................ $45
C. Building Permits
1. Project valuations determined by most recent published International
Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Table or by Contractors signed
contract, at the discretion of the Building Official. Building Permit fees
based on valuation shall be collected according to the following schedule:
TABLE A
Total Valuation Cost
$500 or less 10% of the permit valuation
$500.01 to $2,000
$89.2192.15 for the first $500 plus
$3.293.40 for each additional $100 or
fraction hereof, up to and including $2,000
$2,000.01 to $25,000
$141.78146.46 for the first $2,000 plus
$15.6516.17 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction hereof, up to and including $25,000
$25,000.01 to $50,000
$501.62518.17 for the first $25,000 plus
$10.9011.26 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, up to and including
$50,000
$50,000.01 to $100,000
$774.07799.61 for the first $50,000 plus
$7.557.80 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, up to and including
$100,000
$100,000.01 to $500,000
$1,151.821,189.83 for the first $100,000
plus $6.046.24 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, up to and including
$500,000
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000
$3,569.383,687.17 for the first $500,000
plus $5.135.30 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, up to and including
$1,000,000
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$1,000,000.01 and up
$6,130.536,332.84 for the first $1,000,000
plus $3.944.07 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof
.2. Geographic Information System (GIS) Update - Surcharge of $.0015 x
value of building levied with building permit.
3. General Plan Revision Deposit – Surcharge of 0.202% of construction
valuation.
4. Technical Training deposit – Surcharge of $1.50 on all permits.
5. Automation Deposit – Surcharge of $10 on all permits with valuation of
more than $10,000.
6. Plan Archival Deposit (Records Management) – Surcharge of 2.0% of
building permit.
7. Building Standards Administration
Permit Valuation .............................................................................Charge
a) $1 - $25,000.99 ..............................................................................$1
b) $25,001 - $50,000.99 .....................................................................$2
c) $50,001 – 75,000.99 ......................................................................$3
d) $75,001 - $100,000.99 ...................................................................$4
e) Every $25,000 or fraction thereof above $100,000.................Add $1
8. Strong Motion Instrumentation Program
a) Residential, 1-3 stories.......................................Valuation x 0.00013
b) Commercial & Residential over 3 stories ...........Valuation x 0.00028
9. Miscellaneous Valuation
a. Pool
1) Swimming Pool ...........................$3,121.30 + $14.04 per sq. ft.
+ $572.05 for heater
2) Spa..............................................$1,456.13 + $12.01 per sq. ft.
+ $572.05 for heater
b. Patio
1) Open................................................................$11.71 per sq. ft.
2) Screened.........................................................$23.41 per sq. ft.
c. Fences & Block Walls..........................................$23.41 per linear ft.
d. Signs
1) Free Standing..............$35.12 per sq. ft. (each face) + $312.03
2) Wall Signs .......................................................$23.41 per sq. ft.
e. Roofing
1) Composition & Gravel ...................................$105.35 per sq. ft.
2) Composition Shingles....................................$105.35 per sq. ft.
3) Wood Shingles..............................................$152.16 per sq. ft.
4) Wood Shakes................................................$215.88 per sq. ft.
5) Clay Tile ........................................................$280.91 per sq. ft.
10. Plan Check
a. Valuation exceeds $1,000 and a plan is required ..............................
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..................................................................65% of the building permit
b. Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing when a plan or other data is
required to be submitted for such work .............................................
.........................65% of the total permit (excluding initial permit cost)
c. Expedited Plan Check........................................................................
..............................................Additional 50% of standard plan check
d. Plan check for State accessibility code compliance: Additional 5.0%
of the building permit cost.
e. Plan check for State energy code compliance: Additional 5.0% of
the building permit cost.
EXCEPTION: The expedited plan check charge shall be waived by the Building Official in the
case of reconstruction due to a disaster-related occurrence.
11. Miscellaneous
a. Swimming Pool.....................................Table A, Based on Valuation
b. Spa ......................................................Table A, Based on Valuation
c. Patio .....................................................Table A, Based on Valuation
d. Fences and Block Walls .......................Table A, Based on Valuation
e. Sign ......................................................Table A, Based on Valuation
f. Roofing ................................................Table A, Based on Valuation
g. Sandblasting..............................$0.06 per sq. ft. of wall face surface
h. Tent – Up to 1,000 sq. ft................................................$40.9642.31
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof..............$13.7614.21
I. Renewal of Expired Permits – ½ the total amount for a new permit
for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be
made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and
provided that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
one full year, in which case a full charge shall be required.
j. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy..............................$68.2770.52
k. Demolition Permit - Table A, Contract price for demolition work
l. Moving Permit - Table A, Valuation based on contract price
(Special investigative Cost required)
m. Contractor Business License .....................................................$219
n. Deputy Inspector Contractor Business License ......................$6466
(Note: each Business License is subject to an additional State-mandated
charge of $4 which must be collected by the City.)
o. Building permits for the following items are issued based on a flat
permit charge of $27.3128.21plus the issuance fee when the permit
is obtained by a state State licensed contractor, licensed to do the
type of work:
1) Water Heater Replacements (same location)
2) Retrofit Windows
3) Sola-Tube Installations
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12. Special Services
a. Charged for a special inspection by a City Building Inspector
Affected Floor Area
0-2,500 sq. ft. .......................................................................$205212
2,501-5,000 sq. ft. ................................................................$411425
5,001-7,500 sq. ft. ................................................................$621641
7,501-10,000 sq. ft. ..............................................................$827854
Each additional 10,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof..................$215222
b. Non-Business Hour Inspections – requested by a permittee .............
.....................$100 per hour plus all other charges (minimum 1 hour)
c. Excessive Inspections – for inspections determined by the Building
Official to be excessive and beyond at least 1 re-inspection of an
item of work caused by faulty workmanship or work not ready for
inspection at time of request.................$100 per hour per inspection
(minimum 1 hour)
d. Additional Plan Check Review by changes, additions, or revisions
to approved plans ....................$107 110 per hour (minimum 1 hour)
e. Inspection for any change of occupancy classification, use type (as
indicated in California Building Code) or certification of compliance
with Building Codes and ordinances not otherwise provided for
above ...........................................................$108 112 per inspection
f. Inspections for which no charge is specifically indicated ...................
................................................$54 56 per ½ hour (minimum ½ hour)
g. Plan review of soils and geotechnical reports (in-house).....$429443
i. Third Party Geotechnical review......Actual Cost + Admin Charge
h. Building Code Appeal......................$1,530 deposit + Admin Charge
13. Electrical Code
a. Electrical Services
1) Each service switch 300 volts or less.......................$0.02/amp.
2) Each service switch 301 to 600 volts .......................$0.05/amp.
3) Each service switch over 600 volts ..........................$0.09/amp.
b. Electrical Systems in new structures or building additions – the
following charges shall apply to electrical systems contained within
or on any new structure, including new additions to existing
structures
1) $0.00680.0069 per sq. ft.
a) Warehouse – that part which is over 5,000 sq. ft.
b) Storage garages where no repair work is done
c) Aircraft hangers where no repair work is done
2) $0.0150.016 per sq. ft.
a) Residential accessory buildings attached or detached
such as garages, carports, sheds, etc.
b) Garages and carports for motels, hotels, and commercial
parking
c) Warehouses up to and including 5,000 sq. ft.
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d) All other occupancies not listed area that is over 5,000
sq. ft.
3) $0.0300.031 per sq. ft. – for all other occupancies not listed up
to and including 5,000 sq. ft.
4) $0.00310.0032 per sq. ft. – for temporary wiring during
construction
c. Temporary Service
1) Temporary for construction service, including poles or
pedestals................................................................$18 19 each
2) Approval for temporary use of permanent service equipment
prior to completion of structure or final inspection..$18 19 each
3) Additional supporting poles ........................................$5 6 each
4) Service for decorative lighting, seasonal sales lot, etc.$9 10 each
d. Miscellaneous
1) Area lighting standards up to and including 10 on a site............
....................................................................................$5 6 each
Over 10 on a site..............................................$2.70 2.79 each
2) Private residential swimming pools, including supply wiring,
lights, motors, and bonding ....................................$37 38 each
3) Commercial swimming pools............................................$7274
4) Inspection for reinstallation of idle meter (removed by utility
company).......................................................$13.7614.21 each
5) Residential Photo Voltaic Installation…………………….no
charge
6) Commercial Photo Voltaic Installation:
Up to 50 kW............................................................$1,0711,106
51kW to 250 kW$1,0711,106 plus $7.357.59 for each kW over 50
251 kW and higher$2,5722,657 plus $5.255.42 for each kW over 250
e. Illuminated Signs – New, Relocated, or Altered
Up to and including 5 sq. ft. ......................................$13.7614.21
Over 5 sq. ft. and not over 25 sq. ft. .........................$16.4617.00
Over 25 sq. ft. and not over 50 sq. ft.........................$22.1322.86
Over 50 sq. ft. and not over 100 sq. ft.......................$30.2231.22
Over 100 sq. ft. and not over 200 sq. ft.....................$32.9234.01
Over 200 sq. ft. and not over 300 sq. ft.....................$41.2942.65
Over 300 sq. ft. .............................................$0.140.15 per sq. ft.
f. Overhead Line Construction – poles and anchors ....$5.255.42 each
g. Alternate Cost Schedule
1) Alterations, additions, and new construction where no
structural work is being done or where it is impractical to use a
sq. ft. schedule; convert to units as follows $4.114.25 each unit
2) For each 5 outlets or fraction thereof where current is used or
controlled..........................................................charged – 1 unit
3) For each 5 lighting fixtures or fraction thereof where current is
used or controlled.............................................charged – 1 unit
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4) For multi-assembly (festoon type plug mold etc.) – each 20 ft.
or fraction thereof ..............................................................1 unit
5) Switches .....................................................$4.114.25 each unit
6) Subpanel.....................................................$4.114.25 each unit
7) Feeder .......................................................$4.114.25 each unit
8) Bathroom Exhaust Fan...................$4.114.25 each11each unit
h. Power Apparatus
For equipment rated in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (kW), or kilovolt-
amperes (KVA), the charge for each motor, transformer, and/or
appliance shall be:
0 to 1 unit............................................................................$4.164.30
Over 1 unit and not over 10 units .......................................$9.189.48
Over 10 units and not over 50 units ..............................$17.8518.44
Over 50 units and not over 100 units ............................$36.7637.97
Over 100 units................................................................$54.6256.42
NOTE: For equipment or appliances having more than one motor or heater, the sum of the
combined ratings may be used to compute the charget. These charges include all switches,
circuit breakers, contractors, relays, and other directly related control equipment.
i. Other Inspections and Charges
1) Inspections outside of normal business hours......Section 2.C.9
2) Re-inspection........................................................Section 2.C.9
3) Additional Plan Check Review..............................Section 2.C.9
4) Miscellaneous apparatus, conduits, and conductors for
electrical apparatus, conduits, and conductors for which a
permit is required, but for which no charge is herein set forth....
...............................................................................$13.3913.83
14. Plumbing Code
a. Miscellaneous Services
1) Plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including
water, drainage piping, and back flow protection)$7.357.59 each
2) Building sewer and trailer park sewer............$15.7516.27 each
3) Rainwater system – per drain (inside building)..$7.357.59 each
4) Cesspool (where permitted) ..........................$27.3128.21 each
5) Private sewage disposal system ...................$43.0644.48 each
6) Water heater and/or vent...................................$7.357.59 each
7) Gas piping system of 1 to 5 outlets ...................$5.255.42 each
8) Additional gas piping system per outlet.............$1.341.38 each
9) Industrial waste pre-treatment interceptor, including its trap
and vent, except kitchen type grease interceptors functioning
as fixture traps...................................................$7.357.59 each
10) Water piping and/or water treating equipment – installation,
alteration, or repair ............................................$7.357.59 each
11) Main Water Line .....................................................$84.02 each
12) Drain, vent, or piping (new) ...............................$7.357.59 each
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13) Drainage, vent repair, or alteration of piping .....$7.357.59 each
14) Lawn sprinkler system or any one meter including back flow
protection devices..............................................$7.357.59 each
15) Atmospheric type not included in Item 12
a) 1 to 5 .........................................................$7.357.59 each
b) 6 or more...................................................$1.051.08 each
16) Back flow protective devices other than atmospheric type
vacuum breakers
a) 2 inch diameter or less ..............................$7.357.59 each
b) Over 2 inch diameter.............................$15.7516.27 each
17) Gray water system.........................................$43.0644.48 each
18) Reclaimed water system initial installation and testing ..............
.................................................................$32.5633.63 per hour
19) Reclaimed water system annual cross-connection testing
(excluding initial test) ...............................$32.5633.63 per hour
b. Other Inspections
1) Outside of normal business hours......................Section 2.C.13
2) Re-inspection......................................................Section 2.C.13
3) Additional plan review.........................................Section 2.C.13
c. Sewer connection permit ......................................up to $27.3128.21
15. Mechanical Code Costs
a. Miscellaneous Services
1) Forced air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts
and vents attached to such appliance – each installation or
relocation:
To and including 100,000 BTU/H...........................$14.3014.77
Over 100,000 BTU/H..............................................$17.5418.12
2) Floor furnace, including wall heater, or floor-mounted unit
heater – each installation or relocation...................$14.3014.77
3) Suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor mounted unit
heater – each installation, relocation, or replacement$14.3014.77
4) Appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance
permit – each installation, relocation, or replacement $7.027.25
5) Heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption
unit – each repair, alteration, or addition to and including
100,000 BTU/H.......................................................$13.2213.66
6) Boiler or compressor to and including 3 horsepower, or
absorption system to and including 100,000 BTU/H – each
installation or relocation..........................................$14.3014.77
7) Boiler or compressor over 3 horsepower to and including 15
horsepower or each absorption system over 100,000 BTU/H
and including 500,000 BTU/H – each installation or relocation
...............................................................................$26.1827.04
8) Boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower to and including 30
horsepower or each absorption system over 500,000 BTU/H to
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and including 1,000,000 BTU/H – each installation or
relocation................................................................$35.8937.07
9) Boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50
horsepower or each absorption over 1,000,000 BTU/H to and
including 1,750,000 BTU/H – each installation or relocation......
...............................................................................$53.4355.19
10) Boiler or refrigerator compressor over 50 horsepower or each
absorption system over 1,750,000 BTU/H – each installation
or relocation............................................................$89.3292.27
11) Air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute,
including ducts attached thereto................... $10.2510.59 each
NOTE: This charge shall not apply to an air-handling unit that is a portion of a factory
assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler, or absorption unit for which a permit is
required elsewhere in this Resolution.
12) Registers .......................................................$10.2510.59 each
13) Air handling unit over 10,000 CFM................$17.4318.01 each
14) Evaporative cooler other than portable type..$10.2510.59 each
15) Ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air
conditioning system authorized by a permit ..$10.2510.59 each
16) Ventilation fan connected to a single duct.........$7.027.25 each
17) Installation or relocation of each domestic type incinerator........
.......................................................................$17.5418.12 each
18) Installation of each hood that is served by mechanical
exhaust, including ducts for such hood .........$10.2510.59 each
19) Installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial type
incinerator......................................................$71.7974.16 each
20) Appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the California
Mechanical Code, but not classified in other appliance
categories or for which no other charge is listed in this Code....
.......................................................................$10.2510.59 each
21) Duct extensions, other than those attached$5.365.54 each36each
22) Permits for fuel-gas piping shall be as follows when Chapter
12 of the California Plumbing Code is applicable
a) Gas piping system of 1 to 4 outlets ...........$5.936.13 each
b) Gas-piping system of 5 or more outlets .............................
...........................$5.936.13 each plus $1 per outlet over 4
b. Other Inspections
1) After normal hour inspection.................................Section 2.C.9
2) Re-inspection........................................................Section 2.C.9
3) Additional Plan Reviews.......................................Section 2.C.9
16. Refunds
If construction has not commenced, a refund of 80% of the permit will be
returned when permits are cancelled at the request of the permitee. No
permit fees will be refunded for any permit that has expired. No refund
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will be made of the plan check fees when the plan check service has
been performed. A refund of 80% of the plan check fee will be returned
if the plan check service has not been performed.
D. Construction Excise Tax
1. Rates
a. Residential Units – Type
Single Family................................................................................$75
Duplex .................................................................................$65 each
Apartment............................................................................$55 each
Bachelor ..............................................................................$50 each
Mobile Home Space ............................................................$45 each
b. Commercial ...............................................................$0.01 per sq. ft.
c. Industrial....................................................................$0.01 per sq. ft.
2. Delinquency Charge 25% of tax plus interest (at prime lending rate per month)
E. Environmental Reserve Tax – For new residential living unit construction
1. Conforming unit – first 3 floors...........................................$1.51 per sq. ft.
2. Non-conforming unit – first 3 floors....................................$3.51 per sq. ft.
3. Delinquency Charge 25% of tax plus interest (at prime lending rate per month)
F. Non-Subdivision Park and Recreation
1. Single Family Dwelling – A charge of $10,000 is imposed upon the
construction and occupancy of each single-family dwelling, which results
in a net increase to the City’s housing stock. Said fee is imposed to
offset impacts to the City’s existing park and recreation facilities caused
by the additional single-family dwelling.
2. Other Residential uses – A charge of $5,000 is imposed upon the
construction and occupancy of each residential dwelling unit, other than
a single-family dwelling, which results in a net increase in the City’s
housing stock. Said fee is imposed to offset impacts to the City’s
existing park and recreation facilities caused by the additional dwelling
unit.
G. Recycling and Diversion of Construction and Demolition Waste Program
(Waste Management Plan)
1. Administrative charge ...............................$0.05 sq. ft. of Covered Project
2. Deposit...........................................................$1 sq. ft. of Covered Project
3. Residential re-roofs:
a. Residential re-roof permits (only) deposit...................................$500
b. Residential re-roof permits ...........................................................$45
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SECTION 3. PLANNING
The following charges are charged to individuals submitting the described
requests to the Community Development Department. Payment in full is required
before issuance of necessary Grading, Building, Plumbing, Electrical,
Mechanical, or any other appropriate permit.
A. Filing Fees
1. Conditional Use Permit...........................................................$1,5001,550
2. Variance .................................................................................$1,5001,550
3. Zone Change..........................................................................$3,4003,500
4. Zone Code Amendment .........................................................$3,4003,500
5. General Plan Amendment......................................................$3,4003,500
6. Planned Unit Development.....................................................$2,9843,082
7. Minor Use Permit..........................................................................$560578
8. Historic Preservation Designation ................................................$560578
9. Minor Site Plan Review ................................................................$300310
10. Major Site Plan Review ..........................................................$1,2001,240
11. Radius Map Processing
a. .500’ Radius .........................................................................$214221
b. .300’ Radius .........................................................................$107111
c. .100’ Radius .............................................................................$5456
12. Massage Establishment Operator Background Check.................$570589
a. Background Check Renewal (Biennial)................................$279288
13. Concept Approval (Coastal) .........................................................$279288
14. Specific Plan..................................................................................$11,200
15. Appeal - Non-Public Hearing Matters .................................$1,600 deposit
16. Appeal - Public Hearing..........................................................$1,1181,155
17. Pre-Application Conference..........................................................$224231
18. Property Profile.............................................................................$140145
19. Planning Commission Interpretation.............................................$500517
20. Sober Living Investigation Cost....................................................$560577
21. Temporary Banner Permit................................................................$4850
a. plus $5 if a second banner is used during same period
22. Tentative/Final Parcel Map.....................................................$1,5001,550
23. Tentative/Final Tract Map.......................................................$2,2352,309
24. Special Events: (Other than City sponsored/co-sponsored events)
1 event per 90 day period
Resident
$175180
Non-Resident
$330340
a. Note: In compliance with City Council Resolution Number 5898,
resident homeowner associations or resident neighborhood
associations who provide proof of 501 (c)(3) shall pay 25% of the
above referenced charge.
Commented [A1]: Redundant to PW banenr permit?
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b. Special Event Reserved Parking.................................$25 per space
25. Sign Application................................................................................$7577
26. Planned Sign Program ...........................................................$1,5001,550
27. Development Agreement (New or Revision).....................$30,000 deposit
28. Maps (Zoning, General Plan Land Use)............................$8.00 per sheet
B. Environmental Fees/Deposits
1. Minor Environmental Assessment (Categorical Exemption) ......................
....................................................................................$1,100 deposit
2. Major Environmental Assessment (Initial Study) ................$1,800 deposit
3. Negative Declaration...........................................................$2,000 deposit
4. Environmental Impact Report ...........................................$30,000 deposit
C. Transportation Facilities and Programs Development
(Traffic Impact Fees)
1. Shopping Center (up to 175,000 sq. ft.) .....................................................
....................................................$12.24 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
2. Shopping Center (over 175,000 sq. ft.) ......................................................
......................................................$3.79 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
3. General Office Building.................$4.15 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
4. Quality Restaurant...............................$9.40 per sq. ft. of gross floor area
5. Hotel..................................................................$866.95 per room or suite
6. Single Family Detached Housing ....................$1,462.81 per dwelling unit
7. Multi Family Attached Housing (Apartment).......$959.95 per dwelling unit
8. Multi Family Attached Housing (Condominium) .$788.72 per dwelling unit
9. City Park.......................................................................$4,789.53 per acre
10. Other Land Use Types...........$1,588.76 per PM peak hour trip generated
D. Transportation Facilities and Programs Development Application Fee
1. Shopping Center (up to 175,000 sq. ft.) .....................................................
......................................................$1.82 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
2. Shopping Center (over 175,000 sq. ft.) ......................................................
......................................................$0.55 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
3. General Office Building.................$0.59 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
4. Quality Restaurant...............................$1.40 per sq. ft. of gross floor area
5. Hotel..................................................................$122.40 per room or suite
6. Single Family Detached Housing .......................$218.20 per dwelling unit
7. Multi Family Attached Housing (Apartment).......$143.06 per dwelling unit
8. Multi Family Attached Housing (Condominium) .$119.45 per dwelling unit
9. City Park..........................................................................$711.37 per acre
10. Other Land Use Types..............$216.78 per PM peak hour trip generated
Commented [A2]: Is this redundant with recreation special
event fees?
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E. Main Street Specific Plan Zone In-lieu Parking Fees
The following per space in-lieu parking fee is hereby established for uses on
commercially zoned parcels located within the Main Street Specific Plan
Zone.
1. $3,500 feet per deficient space for all such uses established on or after
September 1, 1996. Such fee shall be calculated by multiplying the
number of parking spaces required, for the use that is not provided either
on-site or within 300 feet of the parcel on which the use is situated, by
$3,500.
2. An annual fee of $100 per deficient space for all such uses established
prior to September 1, 1996 which are currently operating under an
existing land-use entitlement wherein, as a condition of approval, the
applicant agreed to participate in the City’s in-lieu parking program,
except for those uses governed by Section 3 hereinafter. Such annual
fee shall be calculated by multiplying the number of parking spaces
required, for the use that is not provided either on-site or within 300
feetfee of the parcel on which the use is situated, by $100.
3. For all such uses established prior to September 1, 1996 pursuant to a
development agreement wherein the applicant agreed to participate in
the City’s in-lieu parking program, the fee per deficient space shall be
specified in the applicable development agreement for the subject
property.
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SECTION 4. POLICE COSTS
A. Alarm System Application
The following will be charged for alarm system applications (July 1st - June 30th):
1. Indirect Alarm – Business Permit .....................................................$4243
2. Indirect Alarm – Resident Permit......................................................$3233
3. False Alarm – penalties will be assessed in the event of the following:
1st and 2nd false alarms calls.....................................................No Charge
3rd false alarm call ........................................................................$120124
4th false alarm call.........................................................................$176182
5th false alarm call.........................................................................$280289
6 or more false alarm calls..................................................$392 405 each
(This program is coordinated through a third-party administrator)
B. Animal Control
1. Animal licenses pursuant to Municipal Code § 7.05.040.A.
a. Dog.............................................unaltered $100103; altered $3031
b. Senior Citizen Discount (65 or older)5048% (rounded to nearest dollar)
2. Impound of small animals (cats, dogs, etc.): Seal Beach Animal Care
Center
a. Impound ................................................................................. $3233
b. Daily Care and Feed ..................................................$10 11 per day
3. Quarantine of small animals
a. Impound ..................................................................................$6062
b. Daily Care and Feed ..................................................$15 16 per day
4. Quarantine on owner's property...................................$32 33 per incident
5. Veterinary Services
a. Rabies Vaccination ..........................................................Actual Cost
b. Relative Value unit...........................................................Actual Cost
c. Other procedures (x-ray, lab, etc.)...................................Actual Cost
d. Medical or surgical care...................................................Actual Cost
e. Euthanasia (request by owner) ....................$30 31 plus Actual Cost
6. Dog Park
a. Non-resident use – annual – altered dog ................................$2021
b. Non-resident use – annual – unaltered dog .............................$4041
c. Failure to lock gate...................................................................$6062
d. Exceeding 3 dog limit in park – per additional dog...................$3233
e. Attack/bite or attempt on any person or dog ............................$4041
f. Vicious animal by definition......................................................$6062
g. A quarantined animal ...............................................................$8891
h. Failure to remove feces............................................................$4041
7. Non-domestic Animal
a. Permit...................................................................................... $6062
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C. Beach Parking Services (pay and display of pay by plate)
1. Beach parking lots daily rates
a. Automobiles/motorcycles (under 20 ft.)........................................$18
b. Buses, motor homes, and vehicles over 25 ft.....$18 per space used
c. Rates for automobiles/motorcycles parking after 6:00 p.m.. ..........$4
d. Automobiles/motorcycles two hour maximum before 6:00 p.m......$4
e. Rates for vehicles over 25 ft., parking after 6:00 p.m.........................
..............................................................................$9 per space used
2. Annual parking passes, for day use only, entitles the holder to daily
parking in any beach lot and valid 12 months from date of purchase
a. Seal Beach residents ................................................................ $117
b. Non-residents............................................................................ $180
c. Resident senior citizen with annual gross income less than $35,000
annual beach pass ...................................................................... $70
d. Non-resident senior citizen with annual gross income less than
$35,000 annual beach pass .......................................................$108
Senior citizens age 65 must provide proof of annual income.
NOTE: The annual beach parking pass does not include buses, motor homes, and vehicles over
25 ft. in length. The passes do not cover trailers attached to vehicles.
3. Disabled parking - any disabled person displaying special identification
license plates issued under California Vehicle Code Section 5007 or a
distinguishing placard issued under California Vehicle Code Section
22511.55 or 22511.59 shall be allowed to park in the 1st, 8th, and 10th
Street ocean-front Municipal Parking Lots without being required to pay
parking fees. The vehicles must be parked in the marked Handicapped
Parking stalls (unless all stalls are full at the time of entry into the lot).
The disabled parking exemption is only for vehicles under 25 20 ft. in
length and does not cover trailers, campers, and/or fifth wheelers
attached to the vehicle. If more than one (1) parking space is used the
regular daily beach user charge must be paid for the 2nd space used.
4. Miscellaneous Rate Information:
a. The City Manager is authorized to charge amounts less than the
rates specified, for certain days or certain times of day, if he or she
determines that a lower rate is appropriate.
b. Beach rates may fluctuate seasonally and may vary with times of
the day. In no event shall the rates exceed $33.00 per vehicle per
space.
c. Use and fees for beach parking for special events are subject to
arrangements through Community Services.
d. Electric Vehicle charging station .......................... 4.003.44 per hour
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D Metered City Municipal Lots (pay and display or pay by plate).$1 per hour
E. Citation Sign-off ..................................................................$20 21 per sign-off
F. Repo Sign-off ......................................................................$20 21 per sign-off
G. Fingerprint Cards
1.ResidentFBI................................................................................................$15
2.Non-residentState of California ........................................................$3032 $30
H. Parking Permits
The following rates are charged for annual parking permits:
1. Resident ...............................................................................................$20
2. Guest (limit 2 per residence)................................................................$30
3. Business (Merchant).............................................................................$50
4. Contractor.............................................................................................$60
5. Replacement Sticker ..............................................................................$5
6. Replacement Windshield Sticker..........................................................$10
7. Oil Platform Worker/Sub-Contractor (Overnight Parking) .$300 per month
NOTE: Permits are issued each fiscal year (November 1st through October 31st) and are not
prorated.
I. Passport (Clearance Letter)
A 40.0045.00 fee will be charged for the preparation of a letter attesting to an
individual’s lack of criminal contact with the Seal Beach Police Department
that will be used to obtain a passport.
J. Photographs
1. Digital reprints or digitally scanned photos.......................................$4547
2. Digital audio file reproduction...........................................................$4547
3. Video file reproduction..................................................................... $4547
4. Reprints of 35 mm photos ................................................................$4547
K. Traffic Collision Reports
The following fees will be charged for copies of all investigative reports
performed on traffic collisions:
1. Non-resident.....................................................................................$5052
2. Resident ...........................................................................................$2022
3. Miscellaneous Police Reports (Resident).........................................$2022
L. Vehicle Storage (No checks accepted)
1. Signed vehicle storage release form ..............................$95 120 per copy
2. Signed vehicle impound release and administrative overhead associated
with a 30 day impound..................................................$205 220 per copy
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M. Parking Violations
Section Violation Cost
21113 (A) CVC SCHL/PUB PROP-FAIL OBEY RSTRCT $5052
21211 (A) CVC PARKED IN BIKE LANE $5052
22500.1 CVC FIRE LANE $5052
22500 (A) CVC PARKED IN INTERSECTION $5052
22500 (B) CVC PARKED ON CROSSWALK $5052
22500 (E) CVC BLOCKING DRIVEWAY $5052
22500 (F) CVC PARKED ON/ACROSS SIDEWALK $5052
22500 (H) CVC DOUBLE PARKING $5052
22500 (I) CVC PRKD IN BUS STOP/LOADING ZONE $325336
22500 (K) CVC PKG PROHIB-STATE HIWAY BRIDGE $5052
22502 (A) CVC PARALLEL AND/OR WITHIN 18" $5052
22505 (B) CVC NO PARKING - STATE HIGHWAY $5052
22507.8(A) CVC HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY $325336
22507.8 (B-C)CVC OBSTRUCTION OF DISABLED SPACE $325336
22507.8 (C) CVC OBSTRUCTION OF DISABLED SPACE $325336
22514 CVC FIRE HYDRANT $7982
22515 (A) CVC UNAT VEH W/ENGINE RUNNING $5052
22522 CVC PARKING - ACCESS RAMP $325336
22523 CVC ABANDONED VEHICLE $120124
26708 (A) CVC OBSTRUCTED VIEW THRU WNDSHLD $5052
26710 CVC DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD $4142
27155 CVC GAS CP RQ/$10 PRF OF CO $5052
27465 (B) CVC UNSAFE TIRES-$10 W/PRF 21 DAYS $4142
4000 (A) CVC EXP REG/$10 W/PRF CORR $7982
4462.5 CVC PRESENTING FALSE REGISTRATION $7982
4462 (B) CVC DISPLAY FALSE REGISTRATION $120124
4464 CVC ALTERED LICENSE PLATE $7982
5200 CVC MSG PLT-$10 W/PRF CORR $5052
5201 (E) CVC PLT COV/$10 W/PRF CORR $5052
5204 (A) CVC MISSING TAB-CORR AND PYMT REQ $5052
8.15.010 (C) SBMC FAILURE TO OBEY PSTD SIGNS $5052
8.15.010 SBMC NO PARKING CERTAIN AREAS $5052
8.15.010 (D & F) SBMC PKD OVER WHITE LINE-TRAFF HAZ $5052
8.15.020 SBMC FAIL TO PARK IN MARKED STALL $5052
8.15.025 SBMC 72 HOUR PARKING $5052
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Section Violation Cost
8.10.105 SBMC PKG/DRIVING ON PRIVATE PROP $5052
8.15.055 SBMC SHORT TERM PARKING ZONES $5052
8.15.065 SBMC CITY PROPERTY $5052
8.15.070 SBMC CURB MARKINGS $5052
8.15.080 SBMC PKD IN OR OBSTRUCTING ALLEY $5052
8.15.085 SBMC PRKNG OF OVERSIZED VEH $5052
8.15.090 SBMC ILLEGAL COMM VEH PKG $7982
8.15.100 SBMC SURFSIDE COLONY FIRE HYDRANT $5052
8.15.105 SBMC PARKING METER ZONES $5052
8.15.115 SBMC DIAG PKG/FRT WHEEL XCS OF 6" $5052
8.20.010 (b)SBMC PARKED WITHOUT PAYING $5052
8.20.010 (c)SBMC PERMIT MUST BE DISP PROPERLY $5052
8.20.015(A) SBMC NO PKG MARINA W/O PERMIT $5052
8.20.015(B) SBMC NO CMPR/REC VEH/BOAT MARINA $5052
N. Late Payment Penalty – per citation .........................................................$28
NO. Court Fees per Citation ........................................................$12.5012.00
OP. Parking Violation Cite Sign-off/Cite Correction .......$10 21 per sign-off
PQ. Firearm Storage (Annual)......................................................$ 120$125
QR. Booking Fee ......................................................................................$375
S. Blood Collection Cost Recovery.......................................................Actual Cost
RST. Day Witness Fee Deposit (Subpoena Fee)
1. Peace Officer......................................................................................$275
2. City Employees.............................................................................$150275
STU. Detention Center Services
1. Pay-to-stay (per day)....................................................................$130135
2. Pay-to-stay – work release (per day)............................................$150155
3. Pay-to-stay Weekend...................................................................$180185
TUV . Jail Application Fee (Non-refundable)....................................$150155
UVW . Evidence Collection Cost Recovery $30 plus Actual Cost
W. Blood Collection Cost Recovery........................................$30 plus Actual Cost
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SECTION 5. PUBLIC WORKS
A. Plot Copies
1.First Black & Whitesheet (24” x 36”)...................................$515 per sheet
2. Additional sheets (24” x 36”)...................................................$2 per sheet
32. Color Plots (24” x 36”) ........................................$25 per sheet8 per sheet
B. Subdivision Plan Check Tentative Map ......................$600 minimum deposit
Lot Line Adjustment.............................................$1,000 minimum deposit
Parcel Map..........................................................$2,000 minimum deposit
Tract Map............................................................$5,000 minimum deposit
Map Filing Fee....................................................................................$182
NOTE: If additional lots are added, the deposit shall be increased by $50 for the first 5
parcels, lots, or units and $20 for each additional after the first 5. If a revised map is substituted
for an approved or conditionally approved map, the deposit shall be increased for processing the
revised maps. [Following staff review, the City may require an additional cash deposit estimated
by the City Engineer or Director of Community Development to sufficiently cover the actual cost of
any private consulting firm used by the City in the technical review of the tentative map submittals
or in preparation of the EIR.]
The deposit shall cover all actual costs for plan check, construction engineering, management,
and inspection for all required public improvements by City and/or private consulting firms. All
deposits must be paid before the City Council approves the final map. All actual costs must be
paid before acceptance of the public improvement and release of the subdivision bonds.
C. Final Filing Map
NOTE: The Orange County Surveyor’s Office will also require a deposit in an amount
established by that office to cover the costs of the items below.
1. Final Subdivision Map Filing...............................................................$182
2. Final Map Plan Check................$600 minimum deposit plus $50 per
parcel, lot, or unit plus time and
materials
3. Final Map Construction..............Minimum deposit determined by
engineering division by estimating 5% of
construction costs plus time and
materials
NOTE: The deposit shall cover all actual costs for plan check, construction engineering,
management, and inspection for all required public improvements by City and/or private
consulting firms. All deposits must be paid before the City Council approves the final map. All
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actual costs must be paid before acceptance of the public improvement and release of the
subdivision bonds.
4. Lot Line Adjustment
a. Lot line Adjustment.......................................................$254.93 each
b. Certificate of Compliance .............................................$254.93 each
c. Map checking ........................................................................$356.90
d. Appeal of denial within 15 days of date of mailing of notice of action
by City ................................................................................$1,529.55
5. Parcel Map Waiver
a. Certificate of Compliance ......................................................$254.93
(plus all required tentative map Costs)
b. Minimum deposit for review and plan check, and accompanying
materials by City, City Attorney, and /or private consulting firms ......
.......................................................................$500 minimum deposit
NOTE: All deposit will be used to charge actual time and associated materials costs.
DB.Plan Check and Review& PermitsGeneral Permits
Permit Application Fee...............................................................$100 each
Plan Archival Fee ...................................................2% of total permit cost
Construction Parking Permit ...............................................$15/day/space
1. Temporary Street/Sidewalk Closure Permit
a. Metered Space............................................................$15/day/space
b. Street Obstruction (up to 45 days) ...............................................$55 $551 each
2. Banner Permit.......................................................................................$50
3. Non-Standard Improvement Agreement........................$235 filing fee250
4. Street Tree Removal Permit......................................................$150 each
5. Oversized Vehicle Transportation Permit.........................................$3550
NOTE: Banner Permit fee does not include installation. Applicant must hire a licensed contractor
to install the banner upon issuance of the permit and signing of the agreement.
C. Plan Check & Permits
The following items noted in this section are subject to the following fees
in addition to the plan check/permit review fees
Permit Application Fee............................................................................$100 each
Plan Archival Fee ................................................................2% of total permit cost
Administration Fee ......................................20% of total plan check feepermit cost
NOTE: Administration Fee is for the overhead management of contract plan check/permit review.
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NOTE: All minimum deposits must be paid at the time of submittal of applications. The deposits
shall cover the actual cost including, but not limited to review, plan check, administration,
coordination and construction administration, inspection, and engineering by City, private
consulting firms, and/or outside contractors. Additional deposits will be collected if initial deposits
are insufficient to cover actual costs. Any excess deposits over minimum amount will be returned
to the applicant once the project is complete.
1.Grading/Drainage Plan Check
1. Single-Family Residential Unit ............................$1,500 minimum deposit
2. Multi-Family Residential Unit...............................$2,000 minimum deposit
3. Commercial/Industrial - I (<35,000 SF) ...............$3,000 minimum deposit
4. Commercial/Industrial – II (>35,000 SF) ...........$5,000 minimum deposit
(Single Family)....................................................................$700 Minimum deposit
per review
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover cost of reviewing plans, hydrology, and hydraulics for
construction of 1 new single family residential home. of noted development. Additional deposits
are required for applicant changes, revisions, additions to the plans, or if more than minimum
deposit shall be established by the City Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
Additional deposits are required for applicant changes, revisions, additions to the plans, or if more
than 3 plan checks are necessary.
2. Grading/Drainage Plan Check.............................$1,000 minimum deposit
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover any required materials in addition to the cost of reviewing
plans, hydrology, and hydraulics for all other types of construction that require a grading permit.
Additional deposits are required for applicant changes, revisions, additions to the plans, or if more
than minimum deposit shall be established by the City Engineer based upon size and scope of
project.
3. Public and Utility Improvements Plan Check.......$1,000 minimum deposit
NOTE: Plan checks will be billed on time and material basis. A minimum deposit will be
collected from the developer in advance of any work performed and shall be established by City
Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
4. Traffic Control Plan Review .......................................$200 per application
plus time and materials, including 1-hour minimum plan check
5.WQMP Plan CheckCheckk $700 minimum deposit
1. Single-Family Residential Unit ............................$1,500 minimum deposit
2. Multi-Family Residential Unit...............................$2,000 minimum deposit
3. Commercial/Industrial - I (<35,000 SF) ...............$3,000 minimum deposit
4. Commercial/Industrial- II (>53,000 SF) ..............$5,000 minimum deposit
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NOTE: Plan checks will be billed on time and material basis. A minimum deposit will be
collected from the applicant in advance of any work performed and shall be established by City
Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
Subdivision Plan Check
1. Lot Line Adjustment.............................................$1,000 minimum deposit
2. Record of Survey.................................................$1,000 minimum deposit
3. Parcel Map........................................................$2,0500 minimum deposit
4. Tract Map..........................................................$65,000 minimum deposit
5. City Map Filing Fee...........................................................................$1852
6. Certificate of Compliance ...............................................................$27055
NOTE:If a revised map is substituted for an approved or conditionally approved map, the
deposit shall be increased for processing the revised maps. Following staff review, the City may
require an additional cash deposit estimated by the City Engineer or Director of Community
Development to sufficiently cover the actual cost of any private consulting firm used by the City in
the technical review of the tentative map submittals or in preparation of the EIR.
The deposit shall cover all actual costs for plan check, construction engineering, management,
and inspection for all required public improvements by City and/or private consulting firms. All
deposits must be paid before the City Council approves the final map. All actual costs must be
paid before acceptance of the public improvement and release of the subdivision bonds.
E. General Construction Permits
1. Permit Issuance (Applies to all permits) .....................$45Application Fee $10045.00 each
2. Plan Archival Deposit (Records Management) Fee – Surcharge of 2% of total permit cost.
3. Construction Parking Permit......................................$15/5 per day/space
per space for parking in public right of way
4. Street Obstruction......................................................$51 each application
for placement of dumpster and storage in public
right-of-way for a period of not more than 45 daysdaysTemporary
Street/Sidewalk Closure Permit......................................................$51 each
Encroachment Permits Review
1.Encroachment Permit - Type A (no Plan Check required) $1501550 minimum deposit per applicationeach
(no plan check)
2.Encroachment Permit - Type B (requires plan check) $500 minimum deposit
(plan check required)
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover costs for only sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approach,
dirt excavations in parkways, and street cuts. Encroachment Permit Type A valuation of all work
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performed shall not exceed $5,000 as determined by the City Engineer. A cash deposit will be
collected as determined by the City Engineer for the approximate value of the work as guaranty
that the work is performed properly.
Utility Company Permit Review ........................................$1,000 minimum deposit
NOTE: Plan checks will be billed on time and material basis. Unless otherwise arranged, a
minimum deposit will be collected from the applicant in advance of any work performed and shall
be established by City Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
Wireless Communications Permit Review........................$1,000 minimum deposit
NOTE: Plan checks will be billed on time and material basis. Unless otherwise arranged, a
minimum deposit will be collected from the applicant in advance of any work performed and shall
be established by City Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
5.deposit
Traffic Control Plan Review .........................................................$15025 per sheet
NOTE: Traffic Control Plan reviews fee assumes two interactions (original submittal + one
recheck). Additional fee, as determined by the City Engineer will be required for additional
reviews.
NOTE: Applicants will need to hire their own traffic control contractor to supply and place
barricades as well as post for no parking for street closures. City barricades may be used only
upon written permission from the Public Works Department in specific instances. Barricades
would be rented at current market rates (usually $3 per barricade per day.) There will also be
replacement charge for each non-returned or damaged barricade (actual cost). For any street
closure at a signalized intersection or that directly affects traffic on an arterial roadway, a traffic
plan review will be required.
C. Inspections
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover costs for only sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approach,
dirt excavations in parkways, and street cuts. Valuation of all work performed shall not exceed
$5,000 as determined by the City Engineer. A cash deposit will be collected as determined by
the City Engineer for the approximate value of the work as guaranty that the work is performed
properly.
1. 7.................................Water Quality/Pollution Prevention Inspection $200190 minimum deposit
Street Tree Trimming Inspection............................$100 minimum deposit
38. 8...................................................Grading Permit Inspection Type A $250(SFR) $35000250 minimum deposit
4. Grading Permit Inspection (MFR)...................$5035000 minimum deposit
35. Grading Permit Inspection (C/I Type I)............$1,0$500 minimum deposit
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63. Grading Permit Inspection (C/I Type II).............$3,1000 minimum deposit
7. Encroachment Permit Inspection (Type A).............$300 minimum deposit
8.NOTE: Encroachment Permit Inspection (Type B)..$500 minimum deposit
9. Utility Company Permit Inspection......................................TBD on Scope
NOTE: Inspections will be billed on time and material basis + 20% Administrative Fee for
contract overhead management. Unless otherwise arranged, a minimum deposit will be collected
from the applicant in advance of any work performed and shall be established by City Engineer
based upon size and scope of project. Minimum deposits for inspection types not listed above
will be determined by the City Engineer based upon the size and scope of service required.
Minimum deposit to cover costs of inspection for 1 single family residence in accordance with
grading plan plus any materials required. For other than 1 single family residence, inspection will
be billed on a time and material basis. A minimum deposit will be collected from the developer in
advance of any work performed and shall be established by City Engineer based upon size and
scope of project.
9.. Non-Standard Improvement....................................$234.50 filing fee
10. Banner Permit ( )..........................................................................$46
NOTE: Cost does not include installation. Applicant must hire a licensed contractor to install the
banner upon issuance of the permit and signing of the agreement.
11. Street Tree Removal Application ......................................$ 150 filing
12. Street Tree Trimming Inspection(Inspection Deposit).......................$ 100
minimum deposit
NOTE: Applicants will need to hire their own traffic control contractor to supply and place barricades as
well as post for no parking for street closures. City barricades may be used only upon written permission
from the Public Works Department in specific instances. Barricades would be rented at current market
rates (usually $3 per barricade per day.) There will also be replacement charge for each non-returned or
damaged barricade (actual cost). For any street closure at a signalized intersection or that directly affects
traffic on an arterial roadway, a traffic plan review will be required.
13. Street Closure (Refundable Guaranty)...................$750 minimum deposit
for each block of street closed to cover clean up and/or damage costs
14. City Crew Charge....................................................$250 minimum charge
for any work performed by city crews
15. Park Damage (Refundable Guaranty)....................$750 minimum deposit
for use of parks or beach for special events. Larger deposits may
be conditioned depending upon the size and the scope of the event
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F. Sewer Utility Services
Inspection for sewer work for new developments...............................................
.......................................$ 476 minimum to cover time and materials
NOTE: For other than one single family residence, inspection will be billed on a time and material
basis. A minimum deposit will be collected from the developer in advance of any work performed
and shall be established by the City Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
2. Sewer Service Connection Inspection...................$ 238 minimum deposit
per application to cover time and materials
3. Sewer Service Connection Charge – "Buy In"
The fee is determined based on the size of the water service meter as
applied to the sewer rates. Sewer rates are calculated using the value of
the existing system that is not subject to replacement through the
existing Capital Improvement Project (CIP) program and the total annual
water use by sewer system customers in billing units. Beginning July 1,
2002 and every July 1st thereafter, the fee will automatically increase by
an amount calculated using the following formula – multiply the most
recent fee in effect by the percentage increase over the previous 12
months immediately preceding the most recent publication of the
Engineering News Record of Construction Cost Index existing on July 1st
of the year of the increase. The previous ENR Construction Cost Index
was 8293. The ENR Construction Cost Index for June 2009 is 8578.
Fees shall not decrease below the level of rates existing on July 1, 2002.
Service Size Residential Commercial, Industrial, Gov’t
5/8”, ¾” $2,754.....................................................$2,754
1” $3,273.....................................................$5,293
1.5” $6,701...................................................$11,931
2” $9,393...................................................$21,629
3” $54,556.................................................$53,907
Service Size Residential Commercial, Industrial, Gov’t
4” $80,223...............................................$136,051
6” N/A......................................................$157,003
8” N/A......................................................$550,117
4. Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Wastewater Discharge Permits
a. Permit issuance ..................................................................$51 each
b. Plan Review ......................................................................$229 each
c. FOG Material Fee ............................................................Actual Cost
cd.Grease control device lid inspection ...................................$31 each
ed. Best Management Practices (BMP) program inspection ...................
.............................................................................................$61 each
............................................................1 inspection per FSE per year
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fe. Grease Disposal Mitigation/Waiver ...................................................
.................................................$510 each annually (Sewer cleaning
gf. Non-compliance grease control device lid inspection
$31 each return visit
hg. Non-compliance BMP inspection ......................$61 each return visit
ih. Non-compliance sewer cleaning .................................$184 per hour
ji. Non-compliance sewer video inspection .....................$306 per hour
NOTE: Any cost increases to the City, additional services, and materials provided by the City not
listed above, such as spill response or additional sewer main line cleaning due to accumulation of
FOG, will be billed directly to the responsible party for actual costs incurred on a time and
material basis. Any delinquencies, penalties, appeals, hearings, suspensions, revocations,
violations, and enforcements are established by the FOG Ordinance. FSE’s requesting a permit
within a calendar year shall have the fees prorated on a month end basis.
G. Water Utility Services
1. Water Service Connection $238 minimum deposit
per application to cover time and materials
2. Water Service Connection Materials........................................Actual Cost
of any required materials and miscellaneous
equipment for meter plus 20% administration
3. Main Line Connection
.......................... $476 Minimum deposit to cover time and materials
NOTE: For other than one single family residence, inspection will be billed on a time and
material basis. A minimum deposit will be collected from the developer in advance of any work
performed and established by the City Engineer based upon size and scope of project.
4. Meter Testing Deposit.... $102 per test (refundable if meter is inaccurate)
5. Hydrant Water Meter Installation........................................................$130
to cover cost for labor, materials, and
equipment per each move or location
6. Hydrant Water Meter Daily Rental Rate...............................................$10
7. Hydrant Water Meter Deposit .........................................................$1,500
8. Replacement of Damaged Hydrant Meter................................Actual Cost
NOTE: Water shall be billed (at the current commercial commodity rate) against deposit. If cash
balance drops below $500 an additional deposit will be required.
8. Fire Hydrant Flow Test.......................................................................$714
per each application plus time and materials
9. New Water Service Connection Charge – “Buy In”
For services that have never been connected or paid into the system,
fees are calculated using the value of the existing system that is not
subject to replacement through the existing Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) program and the total annual water use by system customers in
billing units. Beginning July 1, 2002 and every July 1st thereafter, the fee
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will automatically increase by an amount calculated using the following
formula – multiply the most recent fee in effect by the percentage
increase over the previous 12 months immediately preceding the most
recent publication of the Engineering News Record of Construction Cost
Index existing on July 1st of the year of the increase. The previous ENR
Construction Cost Index was 8293. The ENR Construction Cost Index
for June 2009 is 8578. fees shall not decrease below the level of rates
existing on July 1, 2002.
Water Service Size Residential Commercial, Industrial, Gov’t
5/8”, ¾” $4,595.....................................................$4,595
1” $5,307.....................................................$8,488
1.5” $13,053.................................................$20,430
2” $13,988.................................................$37,319
3” $97,730.................................................$63,617
4” $257,670.............................................$340,659
6” NA.......................................................$375,670
Greater than 6” Connection charges shall be determined by the
City Engineer and approved by City Council at
the time of development or request.
H. Transportation Permits – Oversize load permits...............$16 per application
I. Call Outs
For emergency or after hour call outs for public right of way or utility work
performed due to action of responsible party, a $255 minimum plus time and
materials will be charged.
J. Miscellaneous
City Crew Charge ............................$2550 minimum charge + Time & Material
J. Additional MiscellaneousStaff Time
1. 1......................................................................Hourly RatesCity Staff Current Fully Burden Rate
2. Contract Staff ..................................................Current Hourly Rate + 20%
a. City Engineer Current Fully Burdened Hourly Rate
b. City Traffic Engineer (Registered)
Current Fully Burdened Hourly
Rate
c. Associate Engineer…
Current Fully Burdened Hourly Rate
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d. Assistant Engineer Current Fully
Burdened Hourly Rate
e. Public Works Inspector
Current Contract Hourly Rate
plus 20% City Administrative Overhead
2. City Engineer Variance ......................................................................$493
NOTE: All minimum deposits must be paid at the time of submittal of applications. The deposits
shall cover the actual cost including, but not limited to review, plan check, administration,
coordination and construction administration, inspection, and engineering by City, private
consulting firms, and/or outside contractors. Additional deposits will be collected if initial deposits
are insufficient to cover actual costs. Any excess deposits over minimum amount will be returned
to the applicant once the project is complete.
Plan Check deposits for water, sewer, street, utility company work with pipeline/conduit lengths
greater than 250', traffic signals, etc. are estimated per the following: $720 (8 hrs) for the first 2
sheets (includes general note/title sheet) and $270 (3 hrs) for each additional sheet. Plans must
be 24" by 36" (22" by 34") and 1" = 40' scale without exception. Plan Check for Traffic Control on
Arterials/Intersections is estimated on $270 (3 hrs) per sheet. There will be additional deposits
required after the third review and each plan revision after approval of the plans by the City
Engineer.
J. Publications
3. Publications:
1. a. ............Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval for Vesting
Tentative and Tentative Subdivision Maps.......................$320 each/book
2.......................................................................................................b. Standard Plans for Water Facilities $3153 each/book
3........................................................................................................c. Standard Plans for Sewer Facilities $3153 each/book
4.......................................................................................................d. Design Criteria for Sewer Facilities $3153 each/book
5.........................................................................................................e.Standard Plans for Streets $3153 each/book
6..........................................................................................................f.Grading and Stormwater Pollution Prevention
......................................................................Implementation Manual $5155 each/book
J. News Racks
g. 5-Year Capital Improvement Program...................................$8/book
4. Special Events
a. Power Turn On/Off for Special Events (each location)............$ 5060
b. Pier Restroom Cleaning (each occurrence) .............................. $100
c. Building Facility Cleaning (each occurrence) ............................ $100
d. Street Sweeping (after Special Events 2 hr. /minimum)............ $210
5. News racks:
1........................................................................................................a. News rack Permit – Non-Lottery Locations $73753 every 3 years each
2.........................................................................................................b.News rack Permit – Lottery Locations $1121152 every 3 years each
3..........................................................................................................c.News rack Summarily Impound $1221262 every 3 years each
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4.........................................................................................................d.News rack Non-Summarily Impound $62 each642 every 3 yearsach
5.........................................................................................................e.News rack Non-Summarily Impound after Required $1052 every 3 yearseach
........................................................................................................... $102 each
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SECTION 6. RECREATION
A. Community Center Facilities
Resident groups shall be those groups with at least 60% of their active
membership residing within the City of Seal Beach. Resident groups have
preference over non-resident groups. Youth resident groups shall be those
groups with at least 60% of their active membership residing within the City of
Seal Beach or having students attending a school within the Los Alamitos
Unified School District. Youth groups are also defined as being groups with
all persons being age 18 years and under. The following group categories
are listed in order of priority use.
1. Non-Profit/Resident meetings of civic or service organizations..................
............................................................$ 150155 annual cleaning fee
Note: Limited to two (2) meetings per month, additional meetings would
be charged $13 per hour.
2. Resident activities
a. Large Room .............................................................$35 36 per hour
b. Small Room .............................................................$25 26 per hour
c. Cleaning ...............................................$75 to $150 based on usage
d. Staff ............................................$ 20-$40 per hour per staff person
e. Security Deposit............................................................$250 or $500
3. Non-resident activities
a. Large Room .............................................................$55 57 per hour
b. Small Room ..............................................................$40 41 per hour
c. Cleaning ..............................................$ 75 to $150 based on usage
d. Staff .............................................$20-$40 per hour per staff person
e. Security Deposit............................................................$250 or $500
4. Commercial or profit-making activities
a. Large Room .........................................................$110 113 per hour
b. Small Room .............................................................$55 57 per hour
c. Cleaning ....................................................................................$150
d. Staff ...............................................$20-40 per hour per staff person
e. Security Deposit............................................................$250 or $500
5. Liability /special event insurance................................................................
....................proof of certificate of insurance with City additionally insured
NOTE: Rentals of more than 75 people, or having alcohol present, require 2 staff members be
present and a security deposit of $500. Rentals with less than 75 people and without alcohol
require a security deposit of $250.
B. Rental – Senior Center and Fire Station 48 Community Room
To qualify for use of the Senior Center facility on a regular reservation basis,
a group must have the majority of participants be residents. Resident groups
shall be those groups having at least 60% of their active membership residing
within the City of Seal Beach. Resident groups have preference over non-
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resident groups. Any requests for waiver of fees by a group will require City
Council approval. The following group categories are listed in order of priority
use.
1. Recreation sponsored or co-sponsored activities/meeting..........No rental
a. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
2. Resident non-fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Annual cleaning charge.......................................................$150155
b. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
3. Resident fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Per hour....................................................................................$3036
b. Cleaning charge..................................$ 75 to $150 based on usage
c. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
4. Non-resident non-fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Per hour...............................................................................$47.5049
b. Cleaning charge...................................$50 to $150 based on usage
c. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
5. Non-resident fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Per hour....................................................................................$5557
b. Cleaning charge..................................$ 75 to $150 based on usage
c. Key Deposit................................................................................$100
6. Alcoholic beverages served at non-city functions................$35 additional
7. Liability/special event insurance.........................................................
....................proof of certificate of insurance with City additionally insured
C. Swimming Pool
Resident groups shall be those groups having at least 60% of their active
membership residing within the City of Seal Beach. Resident groups have
preference over non-resident groups. The following group categories are
listed in order of priority use.
1. Recreation and Family Swim Summer Pass (up to 6 people)....................
...................................................................$30 per family – Resident
$60 per family – Non-resident
(valid for the summer purchased)
2. Adult Lap Swim
Youth Swim Pass (16 swims$40 per pass
a. 16 Swim Pass................................................................$80 per pass
b. 34 Swim Pass..............................................................$136 per pass
c. Annual Swim Pass.......................................................$300 per pass
d. Lost Pass Replacement..........................................$10 per lost pass
3. Swim Instruction
a. Resident ......................................................................................$75
b. Non-resident ..............................................................................$100
c. Competitive Instruction Pool Use..............................$50 55 per hour
4. Weekend Pool Party Rentals – 2 hour supervised pool parties at the
following rental rates
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a. Resident rental – 40 participants or less ....................................$220
b. Non-resident rental – 40 participants or less..............................$240
5. Aquatics Class....................................................................................$155
6. Liability/special event insurance.................................................................
....................proof of certificate of insurance with City additionally insured
D. Recreation Program
The City of Seal Beach shall establish fees for the various recreation
programs. These fees shall be based on type of program; number of
participants and instructors, officials, etc. required in the program; and shall
be based on full cost recovery where feasible, including administrative costs.
E. Use of Municipal Athletic Facilities
The following rates shall be in effect for all reservations made through the
Recreation Office. Youth Resident Groups are defined as a group having
60% of its membership residing in Seal Beach or having a student attending a
Los Alamitos Unified School District. Youth Resident Groups are defined as
persons age 18 and under. The following group categories are listed in order
of priority use.
1. All community parks, no use of lights
a. Youth resident groups with non-profit status.............$15 16 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups........................................$25 26 per hour
c. Adult resident groups................................................$35 36 per hour
d. Adult non-resident groups.........................................$45 46 per hour
e. Business Use ...........................................................$85 88 per hour
2. All Community Parks, including use of lights
a. Youth resident groups with non-profit status.............$35 36 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups........................................$45 46 per hour
c. Adult resident groups ...............................................$55 57 per hour
d. Adult non-resident groups.........................................$65 67 per hour
e. Business Use .......................................................$110 114 per hour
3. Maintenance of Zoeter ball diamond........................$45 46 a day per field
4. Rental of Bases......................$26.2527 per day – $125 minimum deposit
5. Gymnasium
a. Youth resident groups with non-profit status.............$16 17 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups with non-profit status .....$28 29 per hour
c. Youth resident groups for private use.......................$28 29 per hour
d. Adult resident groups................................................$38 39 per hour
e. Adult non-resident groups.........................................$55 57 per hour
f. Business Use............................................................$65 67 per hour
6. Heather and Marina Tennis Courts
a. Youth resident groups...............................................$16 17 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups........................................$21 22 per hour
c. Adult resident groups................................................$32 33 per hour
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d. Adult non-resident groups.........................................$37 38 per hour
f. Business Use……………..…………………………….$65 67 per hour
7. Outdoor Basketball Courts
a. Youth Resident Groups with Non-profit Status .........$12 13 per hour
b. Youth Non-resident Groups ......................................$16 17 per hour
c. Adult Resident Groups..............................................$26 27 per hour
d. Adult Non-resident Groups .......................................$36 37 per hour
e. Business Use............................................................$62 64 per hour
F. Edison Community Garden
To qualify for the use of a plot in the Edison Garden a gardener must be able
to prove that they are a resident in the City of Seal Beach. If a gardener
moves out of the City of Seal Beach, they must relinquish their plot by
February 16th. Rental of a garden plot is for one calendar year. Applications
must be returned with payment to the Community Services/Recreation
Department prior to January 16th of each year in order to be renewed. After
the renewal deadline, any remaining plots will be assigned to those on the
waiting list.
1. Rental of Garden Plot................................................$75 per year per plot
G. Tennis Center
The Seal Beach Tennis Center provides a wide range of amenities which
include a pro shop, fitness center, locker rooms, and the following services:
1. Single membership...............................$110 per month / $1,210 annually
2. Couple membership..............................$130 per month / $1,430 annually
3. Family membership...............................$140 per month / $1,540 annually
4. Junior membership ...................................$ 60 per month / $660 annually
with a $135 one-time administration fee
5. Fitness membership..................................$25 per month / $275. annually
with a $55one-time administration Cost
Single Pickleball Membership……………………$45 per month / $495 annually
Couple Pickleball Membership……………..……$65 per month / $715 annually
6. Guest fee with member............................................$13 (once per month)
7. Guest fee during general public hours.....................................$10 per day
8. Court fee.................................................................$12 per hour per court
during the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9. Court fee.................................................................$15 per hour per court
during the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
10. Ball machine...........................................................................$20 per hour
..........................................................................$10 per hour for members
Junior Use (under 17 years)…………………..............….…………$8 per
hour
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NOTE: . Please note that special event charges are imposed by the management and are not
governed in this Cost resolution.
H. Special Activity Request Application
All Special Activities proposed on City property, not identified in this Cost
Recovery Schedule, are subject to the following fees. Costs are charged in
one hour increments. When applicable, a Special Event Permit Application
and fee, as specified in Section 3(A)(19), must be submitted to the
Community Services Department in addition to the fee for use of City
property.
1. Weddings and wedding receptions, memorial services, and other group
activities involving 25 persons or more (including, but not limited to, City
Hall Courtyard and public beach) – outdoor ceremonies are subject to
City scheduling
a. Resident................................................................$130 134 per hour
b. Non-resident .........................................................$260 268 per hour
c. Commercial...........................................................$425 438 per hour
2. Banner Placement Activities .....................Actual Costs plus $100 deposit
3. Booth space for special events sponsored by the Community Services
Department:
a. Non-profit Group.......................................................................$5557
b. For-profit Group....................................................................$110113
4. Special Event Public Noticing...........................................................$105108
I. Special Event Reserved Parking ..............................................$25 per space
1. $25 per space from September 16th through May 14th
2. $33 per space from May 15
th through September 15th
NOTE: Application fee for certain charitable events, banner placement requests, etc. may be
waived upon determination by the City Council.
13. Street Closure (Refundable Guaranty)...................$750 minimum deposit
for each block of street closed to cover clean up and/or damage costs
15. Park Damage (Refundable Guaranty)....................$750 minimum deposit
for use of parks or beach for special events. Larger deposits may
be conditioned depending upon the size and the scope of the event
4. Special Events
a. Power Turn On for Special Events (each location) .................$ 5060
b. Pier Restroom Cleaning (each occurrence) .............................. $100
c. Building Facility Cleaning (each occurrence) ............................ $100
d. Street Sweeping (after Special Events 2 hr. /minimum)............ $210
Commented [A3]: moved from PW fees to Recreation
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SECTION 7. FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
A. Commercial Still Photography
1. Permit application
a. Student (need instructor verification) ..............................................$25
b. Professional Commercial Film and/or Video Production.........................$75
2. Business license .........................................................$219 per fiscal year
(Additionally each Business License is subject to an additional State-mandated
charge of $4 which must be collected by the City.)
3. Location fee – general...........................................................$125 per day
B. Motion Picture, Including Video
1. Permit application
-a. Student (need instructor verification).............................................$100
b. -Professional Commercial Film and/or Video Production .............$175
2. Expedited film permit..........................................................................$350
3. Business license .........................................................$219 per fiscal year
(Additionally each Business License is subject to an additional State-mandated
charge of $4 which must be collected by the City.)
4. Location - general...................................................................$450per day
C. Use of City Property – in addition to general location
1. Beach, Pier, and/or Park Area...............................................$350 per day
2. Lifeguard Station - interior.....................................................$215 per day
3. City Hall.................................................................................$215 per day
4. City Jail..................................................................................$525 per day
5. Deposit (Staff time and/or property damage)......................$500 minimum
Note: Deposit will be determined based upon the scope of the production
and will be inclusive of set-up and striking.
NOTE: Use of other City property will be charged applicable fees identified elsewhere in this
Resolution or by determination of the City Manager’s Office.
D. Use of Personnel
1. City Personnel.....................Reimbursed at the fully burdened hourly rate
E. Use of City Equipment and Vehicles ................................Market rental rates
F. Use of City Parking Lots
1. Winter period (September 16th through May 14th) ...............$25 per space
2. Summer period (May 15th through September 15th)............$33 per space
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SECTION 8. WATER USE/BILLING
A. Water Connection (new customers) ......................................................$22.00
B. Late Payment: Penalty for water bills paid after 35 days is 10% of total water bill
C. Water turn off/turn on
1. Service Charge (before 5:00 pm) .................................................$119.00
2. Service Charge (after 5:00 pm).....................................................$238.00
D. Water Tampering :
1. Meter Pull
a. 1”< .............................................................................................$119.00
b. 11/2” – 2” ......................................................................................$238.00
c. >3” .................................................................................................$714
d. >4” .................................................................................................$952
2. Meter Re-install............................................................................Actual Cost
3. Lock-off.....................................................................................................$85
4. Replacement of cut off lock ......................................................................$85
Note: All of the above fees will be charged at the actual cost of providing
the service at the fully burdened hourly rate.
E. Water Conservation Enforcement – penalties applied per Municipal
Code Section 9.3.170.
F. Emergency Call .........................................................................$250 minimum
plus time and materials will be charged
NOTE: After a customer’s door is tagged 2 times in a 12 month period, for failure to pay water
bill, a $30 charge will be added to the customer’s water bill each time door is tagged.
Additionally, such customer that is assessed the tag charge may be required to pay a deposit
equal to 1.5 times the highest bill in the last 12 month period.
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SECTION 9. UNSPECIFIED COSTS
Whenever Costs are charged for services provided by the City and no method for
the calculation is specified through this Resolution, other City Council resolutions,
the Municipal Code of the City of Seal Beach, or other state or federal statutes,
the Costs shall be the actual cost (fully burdened), including the proportionate
part of the salaries, wages, or other compensation of any deputy or employee,
material and equipment costs and the cost, of overhead at 40.0% of the total.
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SECTION 10. FINGERPRINT COSTS
The charge for taking fingerprints is $79. This charge covers the cost of what the
Department of Justice charges for processing the fingerprints.
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SECTION 11. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX & PERMITS
NOTE: Per the City Municipal Code section 5.10.030, the business license tax amount for all
businesses other than those based on gross receipt taxes shall be adjusted annually on July 1st
of each year in accordance with the increase in the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, the
business license tax imposed by this Chapter shall not apply to any business which has gross
annual receipts of $25,000 or less in the one year period immediately preceding the issuance of a
business license.
To establish eligibility for this exemption, the business shall provide such financial documentation
as requested by the Director of Finance including, without limitation, tax returns, and financial
documentation. The Director of Finance shall establish such policies and procedures as are
necessary to implement the exemption granted herein. Any business operating in the City with
gross receipts of more than $25,000 annually shall pay the full amount of the applicable business
license tax.
A. Business license tax (Base Tax) for all businesses except the
businesses listed below is $219 per fiscal year. (Note: each Business
License is subject to an additional State-mandated fee of $4 which must
be collected by the City.)
1. Advertising services; amusement parks; entertainment cafes; live or
stuffed animal, fish and reptile shows; commission merchants or brokers;
and tattooing business license tax......................................................$438
2. Aircraft for hire...............................................................$219 for 1 aircraft;
each additional aircraft ...........................................................$41.75
3. Beach umbrella and equipment rental stand, for first stand or place .$219
each additional stand or place......................................................$42
4. Billiards and bowling alleys.................................................................$219
if more than 10 units ................................$20.25/unit (alley or table)
5. Boat rental for each boat less than 25 ft. in length.............................$219
plus for each boat exceeding 25 ft. in length...............$17.50 per ft.
6. Bottled water sales, excluding eating establishment, confectionery stores
or similar businesses for the first delivery vehicle ..............................$219
each additional delivery vehicle...............................................$52.75
7. Boxing matches (professional contest or exhibition)..................$2,191.25
8. Carnivals and fairs, excluding those operated by nonprofit organizations
for charitable purposes ............................$12.25 per day per each game,
exhibition, show, recreational device, or booth including concession.
9. Circus ......$1,534.50 for the first day and $875.75 for each day thereafter
10. Fortune telling, psychic reading, for first year of operation.........$1,645.50
each year thereafter ...........................................................$1,096.50
11. Grocery bus................................................................................$2,193.25
12. Herb doctors....................$329.25 plus $42.25 for each additional partner
13. Milk distribution.............................................$219 for first delivery vehicle
each additional delivery vehicle...............................................$20.25
14. Money lenders...............................................................................$329.25
15. Motion picture, production, or photoplay filming................$25.50 per day;
except persons with a fixed place of business in the City;
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If fixed place of business is in the City, the tax rate is...................$329.25
16. Peddlers and itinerant vendors:
a. For sale of foodstuffs ........$219 which includes the use of 1 vehicle,
each additional vehicle.....................................................$127.25
b. For sale of medicine................................................................$1,314
c. All others, unless otherwise required to be licensed ..........................
...........................................$219 which includes the use of 1 vehicle
for each additional vehicle ..................................................$219
17. Sanitariums, including rest home, convalescent home, or home for the
aged which provide care for more than 3 persons at one time...........$219
plus $5 for each patient in excess of 3, based on the average number of
patients per day, computed monthly.
18. Selling club plans, including sale of membership in any club or
cooperative association and sale of discount coupon books..............$877
19. Soliciting, canvassing, or taking orders for goods or advertising,
excluding representatives of an established or fixed place of business in
the City who submits an affidavit to the collector not less than 49 hours
before such solicitation is..............................$437.50 plus $20.25 per day
20. Vehicles for hire:
a. Seating less than 16 people.....................................$219 per vehicle
b. Seating more than 16 people...................................$469 per vehicle
c. Designed or used primarily for transportation of property where
available for lease or rental without the driver....................................
.........................................................................$109.50 (first vehicle)
each additional vehicle ......................................................$42.25
d. Ambulances or invalid coaches .......................$109.50 (first vehicle)
each additional vehicle.......................................................$42.25
e. Motor scooters...................................................$219 for first scooter
each additional scooter in excess of 5 scooters .....................$10
21. New and used car sales, a license which also authorizes the holder to
repair such vehicles and sell motor vehicle parts and accessories............
.......................................................................................................$329.25
22. Vending machines:
a. Merchandise dispensing.....................................$42.25 per machine
b. Jukebox, amusement, electronic games and pinball machines .........
.................................................................................$63 per machine
c. Photographic and voice recording machine ...............................$219
each additional machine after the first 5 machines............$41.25
23. Wrestling..........................................................................................$1,314
24. Country Club golf courses............$0.40 per $1,000 of total gross receipts
25. Manufacturing, including every person, firm, corporation, firm or
partnership, manufacturing, processing, fabricating, designing,
engineering and product, commodity, airplane, ship, selling any such
product at wholesale or to jobbers, or selling any such product at retail,
or selling any such product at retail, or selling any such product at both
wholesale and at retail, or any and every person contracting for or
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agreeing to manufacture, process, fabricate, design or engineer product,
commodity, airplane, ship, machine, vehicle, instrumentality, tool or other
thing for fee, charge, valuable consideration, or otherwise agreed upon
sum of money.............................. $0.40 per $1,000 of total gross receipts
26. Massage establishment......................................................................$219
27. Massage Technician......................................................................$109.50
28. One Day Special Event Permit.............................................................$25
29. Home Occupation/Cottage Food Industry Permit...............................$219
Senior Citizen exception: All persons 65 and over engaged in any home occupation shall pay
50% of the annual flat rate tax in the first year. In subsequent years, provided that the annual
income derived from such home occupation does not exceed $10,000 in any calendar year, the
licensee shall be exempt from paying the annual flat tax rate but will be subject to the Exempt
Business License Processing fee. In order to qualify for this reduced rate, licensees shall submit
a copy of their most recent tax return to substantiate that the annual income derived from the
home occupation does not exceed $10,000 per year.
Expedited Business License Processing ..........................................................$75
Exempt (Annually) and Business License Processing ......................................$25
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SECTION 12. LIFEGUARD COSTS
A. Junior Lifeguard Program
1. Resident .............................................................................................$575
Second and subsequent Sibling........................................................$ 550
2. Non-resident......................................................................................$ 600
Second and Subsequent Sibling .....................................................$ 575
3. City of Seal Beach Employee (Dependent)..........................50% Discount
4. City of Seal Beach Employee, Junior Lifeguard Instructor
(Dependent)...........................................................................................Free
5. Preparation swim class......................................................................$ 150
6. Conditioning swim class....................................................................$ 150
7. Last Chance swim class......................................................................$ 75
SECTION 13. STATEMENT OF RESOLUTION
The restatement of this Resolution of existing rates and amounts for previously
imposed taxes, fees, and charges is for the purpose of administrative
convenience and is not intended, and shall not be construed, as the imposition,
extension, or increase of any such tax, fee, or charge.
SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be effective June 1124, 2018 2019 except for any
agreements, contract contracts, plans and specifications submitted to the City
prior to the date of adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 11th 24th day of June , 2018 2019 by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Deaton, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
Mike VaripapaTom Moore, Mayor
ATTEST:
Robin L. RobertsGloria D. Harper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Robin L. RobertsGloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution
6832 XXXX on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and
adopted by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular meeting held on the 11th
24th day of June , 20182019.
Robin L. RobertsGloria D. Harper, City Clerk