HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 7472 2023-12-11 RESOLUTION 7472
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
DIRECTING STAFF TO INITIATE THE PROPOSITION
218 PROCESS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
RELATING TO WATER RATES AND SEWER RATES
FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach has a Water Utility that provides water services
to residents and businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach has a Sewer Utility that provides wastewater
collection services to residents and businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the cost to operate, maintain, repair and improve the City's Water and
Sewer Utility systems have increased substantially since the last rate adjustment
in February 2021, and are estimated to continue increasing significantly; and,
WHEREAS, the City's currently established Water and Sewer rates are not
adequate to meet increasing operating and capital improvements costs without
compromise to system operations; and,
WHEREAS, Raftelis Financial Consultants ("Raftelis") was awarded a professional
services agreement to provide Water and Wastewater Financial Planning
Services; and,
WHEREAS, Raftelis conducted a Water and Sewer Rate Study and prepared a
draft Rate Study for both the Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise funds; and,
WHEREAS, in order to adjust Water and Sewer rates, the City must comply with
Article XIIID of the Constitution, more commonly known as Proposition 218; and,
WHEREAS, an overview of the draft Water and Sewer Rate Study analysis results
and recommendations were presented at the December 11, 2023 City Council
Meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby directs staff to initiate the Proposition 218
majority protest process for Water and Sewer Rate adjustments.
Section 2. The City Council hereby sets a Public Hearing relating to proposed
changes to Water and Sewer Rates for February 12, 2024 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
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Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to mail notice
in accordance with Proposition 218 regarding the Public Hearing and
the proposed changes to the Water and Sewer Rates as required by
law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 11th day of December, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Kalmick, Landu, Moore, Sustarsic, Steele
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
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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 7472 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 11th day of December, 2023.
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loria D. Harper,city Clerk