In 1994, the City Council adopted a Master Fee Schedule, which combined the City's fees for service into one document. The City strives to recover most, if not all, of the costs for such services, although it is recognized that this is not always practical or possible.

The proposed fee revisions are needed to offset new and increased costs to the City. Schedule A (Attachment 2) provides a list of the proposed changes, which includes a fee adjustment for the Security Fee at the Community Meeting Center, Senior Center and Courtyard Center, and establishes a new fee for the rental of the West Haven Park building. The Security company that the City contracts has increased the hourly rate for services, and the West Haven Park is an upgraded facility that was not rented to the public in the past. These two City services are offered by Community Services. Documentation supporting the proposed changes are included (Attachment 3).

The Municipal Code requires a Public Hearing for the establishment and amendment of user fees. A Public Hearing Notice was published in the Orange County news, meeting the ten (10) day noticing requirement in accordance with Government Code Section 6062(a). The proposed fee changes and documentation were made available for the ten day public review period at the City Clerk's Office since November 16, 2018.

If approved, the new fees will become effective January 1, 2019.

The proposed amended fee for security services will recover the additional cost to maintain this contracted service, approximately $4,000 annually. The proposed new fee for the West Haven Park building will raise revenue for the City, depending on the level of services provided, and will offset the costs of equipment, maintenance and staffing. 

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Conduct a Public Hearing; and
• Adopt the attached Resolution establishing and amending user fees for City services.

By: Janet Pelayo, Manager