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PUBLIC HEARING Date: June 17, 2014 Subject: Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee Subject Property: Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance District 1. Declare the Hearing Open: Mayor Duhovic 2. Report of Notice Given: City Clerk Morreale 3. Staff Report & Recommendation: Senior Engineer Dragoo 4. Public Testimony:

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5. Council Questions: 6. Rebuttal: 7. Declare Hearing Closed: Mayor Duhovic 8. Council Deliberation: 9. Council Action:

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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES

MEMORANDUM

TO:

FROM:

HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

MICHAEL THRONE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ffO DATE: JUNE 17, 2014

SUBJECT: ABALONE COVE SEWERSERVICE CHARGE

REVIEWED: CAROLYNN PETRU, INTERIM CITY MANAGE~ Project Manager: Ron Dragoo, Senior Engin~

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Conduct the public hearing on the proposed levy of the annual sewer service charge for the Abalone Cove Sewer System for Fiscal Year 2014/15, which provides for an increase of 1 % in the fees collected. ·

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2014- , a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approving a report in connection with the sewer service charge established pursuant to Chapter 13.06 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, determining the amount of such charge for Fiscal Year 2014/15, and ordering that such charge be collected on the tax roll.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• The Abalone Cove Sewer Service Charge (Charge) has been in existence since July 2001.

• Revenues collected through the Charge help pay for maintenance of the sewer system within the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (ACLAD). The system is divided into four zones (subsystems) including 50 grinder pumps, four lift stations and thousands of feet of pressure and gravity flow pipes.

• Since inception the total annual revenue from the Charge has ranged from $21,595 (FY 2001/02 and FY 2002/03) to the $56,330 which was collected in FY 2013/14 (see Attachment C, Operation & Maintenance, City Contribution & Total Charge).

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• The Charge for each parcel is determined pursuant to the specific subsystems used by each parcel.

• At the inception of the Charge, the City established a policy of subsidizing the cost of maintenance of the system in an effort to reduce the charges to property owners and provide funding to adequately maintain the system. However, in 2010, the City Council directed staff to develop a procedure that would ultimately eliminate the taxpayer subsidy which is currently needed to maintain the sewer system infrastructure. The annual subsidy has ranged from a maximum of $40,050 in FY's 2013/14 to $8,190 in FY 2011/12 (see Attachment D, Parcel Charges by Zone).

BACKGROUND

To insure funding for the on-going operation and maintenance of the sewer facilities in the ACLAD area, the City Council established the Sewer Service Charge (Charge) on July 17, 2001. The Charge insures a fair and equitable levying of the necessary costs of operating and maintaining the facilities.

The City Council annually reviews the current and projected costs for operating and maintaining the sewer facilities and sets rates for the ensuing fiscal year, which begins July 1 and ends June 30. In setting the annual rates, the City Council will consider any new or updated maintenance costs in the attached FY 2014/15 Engineer's Report (Attachment A, FY 2014/15 Engineer's Report), and any fund balances or shortages, and adjust the rates accordingly.

The Charge is levied under the authority of the California Health and Safety Code Sections 5471 et seq. (the "Code"). Payment of the Charge for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for property taxes for each property.

To levy the Charge for fiscal year 2014-15, the City must hold a public hearing. An estimate of the total annual operating costs of the Abalone Cove Sewer System and the corresponding Charge required of each property is provided in Attachment A (FY 2014/15 Engineer's Report). The Charge for FY 2014/15 will be submitted to the County for collection through the tax rolls. To that end, the City Council annually adopts a resolution approving the report and ordering collection of the Charge on the tax rolls (Attachment B, Resolution No. 2014 - __ ).

ANALYSIS

The estimated annual cost to operate and maintain the Abalone Cove Sewer System for FY 2014/15 is $104,580, which is higher than the actual amount for FY 2013/14. The increase represents ongoing system maintenance requirements, and funding grinder pump maintenance and repairs which are anticipated to sustain the operation of the low pressure grinder pump system. During the past year the maintenance

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requirements associated with the grinder pumps has been high. Many of the pumps in service are failing and need replacement. Staff is working out the details to facilitate a purchase of grinder pumps to replace failing pumps in the system with the factory authorized distributor. Once the grinder pumps are purchased and installed, required repairs are anticipated to be less frequent. Other maintenance work anticipated this year includes lining three manholes in the system to minimize damage due to gas exposure along with replacing flexible steel hoses which accommodate landslide movement. The historical Operation and Maintenance costs, City contributions (subsidy), and the charges for past fiscal years are shown in Attachment C (Operation & Maintenance, City Contribution & Total Charge).

Through the budget process prior to the completion of the FY 2014/15 Engineer's Report (Report), the City budgeted funds to accommodate a subsidy of $50, 700. The anticipated maintenance needs included in this year's report proposes a subsidy of $47,686 is needed.

The Report groups parcels in the Abalone Cove Sewer Service area into various rate zones based on the specific combination of sewer subsystems used by each parcel. The proposed FY 2014/15 charge for a single-family parcel ranges from $165.56 to $725. 76. The charges for all zones (A, B, C and D) are at the maximum allowable rates. The proposed increases for these zones range from $1. 7 4 to $7 .19 per parcel. A description of the various zones and their historic and proposed FY 2014/15 charges are shown in Attachment D (Parcel Charges by Zone).

The proposed Charge varies by zone. The system of zones was developed to identify the specific combination of subsystems used by each contributing parcel. The zones with the highest charges, Zones B and D, are the zones with the highest per parcel cost for maintenance. For the Abalone Cove Sewer System, the in-street pump stations historically have the highest per parcel costs to maintain and therefore these properties have had the highest charges and subsidies. Previous projects which retrofitted two single phase lift station pumps with three phase pumps and the associated electrical control system reduced the cost of operating Zone D. However two lift stations still operate with single phase pumps and the maintenance estimate for this Zone D still reflects anticipated maintenance. This year Zone C, which includes the low pressure systems, is anticipated to have high maintenance costs until the pumps have been purchased and replaced. The low pressure pumps are reaching the end of their useful life and need replacing. Following replacement of pumps, Staff anticipates putting in place a low pressure pump program to help lower the cost of repairing and replacing the low pressure pumps which should result in a cost savings over previous years. The cost of other maintenance associated with the low pressure systems is expected to remain constant over the next year; however the condition of the low pressure galvanized piping is currently being evaluated. The results of the evaluation will reveal whether the galvanized piping will require replacement, resulting in a need for a higher subsidy for this Zone.

The Ordinance establishing the Charge also established the maximum service charge that can be levied, which is adjusted each year based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The maximum service charges by zone for the FY 2014/15 are as follows:

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FY 2014/15 Proposed Max. Rates Increase/Zone

Zone A $165.56 /ERU $1.74

Zone B $666.60 /ERU $6.60 ZoneC $224. 7 4 /ERU $2.23 ZoneD $725.76 /ERU $7.19

City Council has directed staff to develop a procedure to reduce the City subsidy to zero. Harris & Associates has been retained to assist Staff with this effort. In coming months Staff plans to bring forward a sewer system funding. plan for Council consideration.

CONCLUSIONS

The City Council is required to conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution (confirming the Charge) prior to collecting the Charge on the tax roll for FY 2014/15. By adopting staff's recommendation, Council will be levying single-family parcels ranging from $165.56 to $725.76 and subsidizing the system in the amount of $47,686.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS

• Reduce or eliminate the Charge • Reduce, eliminate or increase the subsidy

Impact: The proposed FY14-15 charges are at the maximum allowable rates under the Ordinance, and to increase the charges above these rates would require the City Council to undertake increase proceedings in compliance with Proposition 218.

The City is required by law to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the sewer systems it owns. The Engineer's Report includes the best estimates of the necessary revenues to operate and maintain the system. Thus, the City would need to increase the subsidy or be subject to regulatory fines in the event of system failures if the Charge was reduced or eliminated.

FISCAL IMPACT

By adopting the staff recommendation, Council will be approving a total sewer service charge of $56,894 and a City subsidy of $47,686 in general funds to maintain the Abalone Cove sewer system for FY 2014/15. Because the Council has included funding for these costs in the FY 2014-15 budget, additional funding is not needed.

Attachments: A. B. C. D. E.

FY 2014/15 Engineer's Report Resolution No. 2014----Operation & Maintenance, City Contribution & Total Charge Parcel Charges by Zone Public Correspondence

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ATTACHMENT A

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Annual Report for

Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee

FY 2014-15

prepared for the

City of Rancho Palos Verdes Los Angeles County, California

June 2, 2014

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City of Rancho Palos Verdes June 2, 2014 Annual Report - Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee - FY 2014-15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Certificates ............................................................... Pg. 1

Introduction .............................................................. Pg. 2

Cost Estimates ........................................................ Pg. 3

Annual Fee Rate Calculations ............................. Pg. 4

Sample Calculations ............................. Pg. 7

APPENDIX

Preliminary Sewer Fee Roll

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City of Rancho Palos Verdes Annual Report -Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee - FY 2014-15

FY 2014-15 Annual Report City of Rancho Palos Verdes

Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee

The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report.

DATED: June 2, 2014

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INTRODUCTION

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To insure a flow of funds for the on-going operation and maintenance of the sewer facilities in the Abalone Cove area, the City Council formed the Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee. This Sewer Maintenance Fee ensures a fair and equitable levying of the necessary costs of operating and maintaining of the facilities and was established in compliance with the provisions of Proposition 218, Article XIIID of the California Constitution, Section 6(b). Mailed notices were sent to all affected property owners and the Public Hearing was held on July 17, 2001. Since there was not a majority of written protests, the Fee was established with a maximum annual escalator of seven percent (7% ).

This report, as signed and presented to the Council for approval, has been prepared according to the methodology and rates approved by the City Council in 2001.

The City Council annually reviews the current and projected year's costs for the operation and maintenance of the sewer facilities and sets the rates for the ensuing fiscal year, which runs between July 1 and June 30. In setting the annual rates, the City Council will consider any new or updated maintenance costs, and any fund balances or shortages, and adjust the rates accordingly.

The Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee is levied under the authority of the California Health and Safety Code, Sections 5471 et seq. (the "Code"). Payment of the fees for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for property taxes for each property.

This report contains the necessary data required to establish the annual fee rates and is submitted to the City Clerk for filing in the office of the City Clerk where it shall remain open for public inspection.

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COST ESTIMATE

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The estimated annual cost of the Abalone Cove Sewer System is provided below in Table 1.

Table 1 - Estimated Annual Costs

GRAVITY SUBSYSTEM

Annual Maintenance

PVD Pump Station Pump Maintenance

PVD Pump Station Annual Maintenance

Gravity System Repairs

FORCE MAIN SUBSYSTEM

Annual Maintenance

Pump Replacement

Emergency Repairs

LOW PRESSURE SUBSYSTEM

Annual Maintenance

Pump Maintenance

Emergency Repairs

ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

City Administration and Overhead

Fund Balance

Operating Reserve

County Charge for Fee Collection

Subtotal=

Subtotal=

Total Maintenance & Operation Costs =

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Zone A City Contribution = Zone B City Contribution =

Zone C City Contribution =

Zone D City Contribution =

Total City Contribution=

Total Annual Fee =

$25,500

$3,000

$3,180

$7,500

$39,180

$20,750

$8,000

$3,500

$32,250

$1,950

$14,700

$5,400

$22,050

$93,480

$20,100

($9,500)

$500

$11,100

$104,580

($6,431)

($8,374)

($19,014)

($13,868)

($47,686)

$56,894

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ANNUAL FEE RATE CALCULATIONS

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The rate structure for the Sewer Maintenance Fee is based on the amount of sewage flow generated by each parcel of land within the sewer system service area.

Equivalent Residential Units

The sewer flow rates used to calculate this User Fee are based on the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD) standards, as outlined in their Master Service Charge Ordinance of South Bay Cities Sanitation District of Los Angeles County, as adopted on March 18, 1998. This ordinance describes the user categories and mean loading of sewer usage for flow in the South Bay Cities Sanitation District of Los Angeles County.

Using these standards, residential parcels with single family homes are assigned a flow rate of 260 Gallons ;per Day (GPD). Therefore, 260 GPD is defined as 1 Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) and all other parcels are charged based on the number of ERUs calculated on their property for their particular use. (The total flow rate for each parcel is divided by 260 to calculate the number of ER Us assigned to the parcel.) Vacant parcels have no sewer flow associated with them and therefore would be assigned 0 ERUs.

The Abalone Cove Beach property flow rate has been calculated based on the future improvements to the beach. These future improvements consist of 7 toilet facilities and 2 showers. The flow rates for these facilities are based on information provided by the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, and are shown below in Table 2.

Table 2 provides a summary of the user categories in the Abalone Cove sewer service area, the assigned flow rates, and the ERU calculation for each.

Table 2 - ERU Calculation Summary Table

Land Use Description Flow (GPO) ERU Cale.

Sinale Familv Home 260 I home 1.00 I home

Church 50 I 1 000 blda sf O. 19 I 1 000 blda sf

School/Nurserv 200 I 1 000 blda sf 0. 77 I 1000 bldo sf

Beach Toilet 120 I toilet 0.46 I toilet

Beach Shower 85 I shower 0.33 I shower

Vacant 0 0

Sewer System Components

The Abalone Cove sewer system is comprised of three types of components or subsystems: + a gravity subsystem, + a force main subsystem, and + a low-pressure subsystem.

These different and integrated subsystems collect flows from the sewer service area and ultimately convey it to. the LACSD outfall. Flows generated by each parcel are conveyed through one or more of these subsystems.

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Each of these subsystems requires different levels of operation and maintenance and, therefore, have different costs associated with them. Parcels that contribute flow to a subsystem will be charged for the operation and maintenance of that subsystem. Because the entire Abalone Cove sewer system flows into the Palos Verdes Drive Pump Station and the 6-inch force main and gravity system between the pump station and the LACSD outfall, all users of the system will be charged for the operation and maintenance of these facilities.

• Gravity Subsystem. Gravity systems are the most basic of sewer systems and require minimal routine maintenance. Parcels connected to the Gravity Subsystem would be responsible for sharing the costs associated with maintenance of the gravity system. All parcels within the service area contribute to this subsystem, as sewage flows contributed by each parcel are eventually discharged into the gravity subsystem.

+ Force Main Subsystem. Force main subsystems include pump station and pressurized pipes in addition to gravity lines. Parcels connected to the Force Main Subsystem would be responsible for sharing the additional costs associated with the operation and maintenance of those components. The pump stations for these lines are located at Thyme Place, Sweetby East and Sweetby at Altimira Canyon.

+ Low Pressure Subsystem. Low pressure subsystems include grinder pumps at each user connection to the system as well as low pressure pipes. Parcels connected to the Low Pressure Subsystem would be responsible for sharing the associated operation and maintenance costs of those components.

A few parcels that are connected to the gravity subsystem or the force main subsystem require the use of a grinder pump to get their flow into the system. These parcels share in the cost of grinder pump maintenance and are considered to be a part of the low pressure subsystem.

Rate Zones

A system of zones was developed to identify the specific combination of subsystems used by each contributing parcel. These zones are as follows:

Zone A - Gravity subsystem only

Zone B - Gravity & Force Main subsystems

Zone C - Gravity & Low Pressure subsystems

Zone D - Gravity & Force Main & Low Pressure subsystems

Inventory of Parcels

Table 3 and Table 4, on the following page, were compiled from information obtained from the Los Angeles County Assessor's Roll, Assessor's Parcel Maps, and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.

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City of Rancho Palos Verdes Annual Report-Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee - FY 2014-15

Table 3 - Land Use Inventory

Land use Description Parcels Bldg sf ER Us

Single Family Home 110 123.00

Church 1 6,144.00 1.17

School/Nursery 1 2,301.00 1.77

Beach with 2 showers & 7 toilets 1 3.88

Vacant 67 0.00

Total: 180 8,445.00 129.82

Table 4 - ERU Distribution by Rate Zone and Subsystem

Zone ERU's Subsystem ERU's A 29.00 Gravity 129.82

B 36.00 Force Main 63.00

c 37.82 Low Pressure 64.82

D 27.00

Total: 129.82

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Table 5 provides a summary of the annual Sewer User Fee rates for each of the Rate Zones.

Table 5 - Summary of Annual Fee Rates per ERU

Subsystem & Budget Zone Zone Zone Zone Fee Rate

A B c D $/ERU

Gravity + Admin. $50,280 x x x x $387.31

Force Main $32,250 x x $511.90

Low Pressure $22,050 x x $340.17

Total 2014-15 User Fee $387.31 $899.21 $727.48 $1,239.38

without contribution ($ I ERU

Contribution ($I ERU) ($221.75) ($232.61) ($502.74) ($513.62)

Total 2014-15 User Fee($/ ERU) $165.56 $666.60 $224.74 $725.76

Total 2013-14 User Fee($ I ERU) $163.92 $660.00 $222.51 $718.57




Table 6 provides the annual fee rates for FY 2014-15 and shows the calculated maximum rates. The maximum rates, which may be levied for each ERU, shall be increased automatically by the annual increase in Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI) for the Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange County Areas, not to exceed seven percent (7%).

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Table 6 - Summary of Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee Rates

FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2014-15 Zone Max. Rates Max. Rates Actual Rates

A $163.92 I ERU $165.56 I ERU $165.56 I ERU

B $660.00 I ERU $666.60 I ERU $666.60 I ERU

c $222.51 I ERU $224.74 I ERU $224.74 I ERU

D $718.57 I ERU $725.76 I ERU $725. 76 I ERU

CPI Increase = 1.00%

Table 7 - Sample Calculations

Land Use Rate Zone A Rate Zone B Rate Zone C Rate Zone D

FY 2014·15 Rate: $165.56 I ERU $666.60 I ERU $224.74 I ERU $725. 76 I ERU

Residential $165.56 I Dwelling $666.60 I Dwelling $224.74 I Dwelling $725.76 I Dwelling

Church $31.46 / 1000 bldg sf $126.65 / 1000 bldg sf $42. 70 I 1000 bldg s $137.89 I 1000 bldg sf

School/Nursery $127.48 / 1000 bldg sf $513.28 I 1000 bldg sf $173.05 / 1000 bldg s $558.84 I 1000 bldg sf

Beach with 2 n/a n/a $871.99 I parcel n/a

showers & 7 toilets

Vacant $0.00 I Lot $0.00 I Lot $0.00 I Lot $0.00 I Lot

The Preliminary Sewer Fee Roll, which is a listing of each parcel within this sewer fee area and its proposed sewer fee for FY 2014-15, is provided in the Appendix.

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Parcel Map Rate Land Bldg Number Ref Zone Use Sa Ft 7572009023 1 7572009022 2 7572009021 3 7572009020 4 7572009019 5 7572009018 6 7572009017 7 7572009016 8 7572009015 9 7572009014 10 7572009013 11 7572009012 12 7572009011 13 7572009010 14 7572009009 15 7572009024 16 7572009007 17 7572009006 18 7572009005 19 7572010027 20 7572010014 21 7572010013 22 7572010012 23 7572010011 24 7572010010 25 7572010015 26 7572010016 27 7572010017 28 7572010018 29 7572010019 30 7572010026 31 7572010025 32 7572010024 33 7572010023 34 7572010022 35 7572010021 36 7572010020 37 7572010009 38 7572002021 39 7572002030 40 7572002027 41 7572002029 43 7572002024 44 7572002025 45 7572002026 46 7572002020 47 7572011027 48 7572011026 49

LANDUSE LEGEND SFR - Residential VAC =Vacant SCH =School BCH =Beach CCH =Church

A SFR A VAC A SFR A SFR A SFR A VAC A SFR A SFR A VAC A VAC A SFR A SFR A VAC A SFR A SFR A SFR A VAC A VAC A VAC A SFR A VAC A VAC A VAr..; A SFR A VAC A SFR c SFR c SFR c SFR A VAC A VAC A VAC A VAC A VAC A VAC A VAC A VAC B SFR D SFR B SFR B SFR B VAC B SFR B SFR B SFR B VAC B SFR B SFR

FY 2014-15 ERU Proo. Fee

1 $165.56 0 $0.00 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 0 :i;0.00 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 0 $0.00 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 1 $165.56 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 1 $165.56 0 :i;0.00 1 :P165.56 1 $224.74 1 $224.74 1 $224.74 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 $666.60

14 $10,160.64 1 $666.60 1 $666.60 0 $0.00 1 $666.60 1 $666.60 1 $666.60 0 $0.00 1 $666.60 1 $666.60

EXE = Exempt (property not connected to sewer)

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Parcel Map Rate Land Bldg FY 2014-15 Number Ref Zone Use Sa Ft ERU Proo. Fee 7572011023 50 D VAC 0 $0.00 7572011022 51 D SFR 1 $725.76 7572011019 52 D SFR 1 $725.76 7572011018 53 D VAC 0 $0.00 7572011015 54 D VAC 0 $0.00 7572011014 55 D SFR 1 $725.76 7572011011 56 D SFR 1 $725.76 7572011010 57 D SFR 1 $725.76 7572011007 58 D VAC 0 $0.00 7572011006 59 D SFR 1 :P725.76 7572002018 60 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572002019 61 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572002017 62 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572017034 63 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572011005 64 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572011008 65 B VAC 0 $0.00 7572011009 66 B VAC 0 $0.00 7572011012 67 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572011013 68 B VAC 0 $0.00 7572011016 69 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572011017 70 B VAC 0 $0.00 7572011020 71 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572011021 72 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572011024 73 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572011025 74 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572011028 75 B VAC 0 :i;0.00 7572011029 76 B SFR 1 :i>666.60 7572011030 77 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572011031 78 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572013001 79 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572013004 80 B SFR 1 :i;666.60 7572013005 81 B SFR 1 :P666.60 7572013006 82 B VAC 0 $0.00 7572013011 83 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572013016 84 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572013015 85 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572013017 86 B VAC 0 $0.00 7572013018 87 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572013019 88 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572013014 89 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572013013 90 B SFR 1 $666.60 7572013012 91 A SFR 1 $165.56 7572013010 92 A SFR 1 $165.56 7572013009 93 A VAC 0 $0.00 7572013008 94 A VAC 0 $0.00 7572013007 95 A VAC 0 $0.00 7572013003 96 A VAC 0 $0.00 7572013002 97 A SFR 1 $165.56

RATE ZONE LEGEND A - Gravity only B - Gravity + Force Main C - Gravity+ Low Pressure (grinder pumps) D - Gravity+ Force Main+ Low Pressure (grinder pumps)

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Parcel Map Rate Land Bldg Number Ref Zone Use Sa Ft 7572014012 98 7572014013 99 7572014014 100 7572014015 101 7572014016 102 7572014017 103 7572014018 104 7572014019 105 7572014020 106 7572014021 107 7572014022 108 7572014023 109 7572014024 110 7572014025 111 7572014026 112 7572014027 113 7572014028 114 7572014029 115 7572014030 116 7572014031 117 7572014032 118 7572014033 119 7572016011 120 7572016013 121 7572016012 122 7572016010 123 7572016022 124 7572016014 125 7572016021 126 7572016015 127 7572016016 128 7572016017 129 7572016018 130 7572016001 131 7572016002 132 7572016003 133 7572016004 134 7572016005 135 7572016006 136 7572016007 137 7572016008 138 7572016009 139 7572016020 140 7572017001 141 7572017002 142 7572017003 143 7572017004 144 7572017005 145 7572017006 146 7572017007 147

LANDUSE LEGEND SFR = Residential VAC =Vacant SCH= School BCH =Beach CCH =Church

A SFR A SFR A SFR A SFR A VAC c VAC c SFR c VAC c SFR c SFR B SFR B SFR B SFR c VAC c SFR c SFR c SFR A SFR A SFR A SFR A SFR A SFR B VAC B SFR B SFR B VAC D VAC B VAC D SFR D SFR D SFR D SFR D SFR c VAC t; VAC c SFR c SFR c SFR c VAC c VAC c VAC c SFR D VAC c VAC c EXE c VAC c VAC c VAC c SFR c SFR

FY 2014·15 ERU Prop. Fee

1 $165.56 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 1 $224.74 0 $0.00 1 $224.74 1 $224.74 1 $666.60 1 $666.60 1 $666.60 0 $0.00 1 $224.74 1 $224.74 1 $224.74 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 1 $165.56 0 $0.00 1 $666.60 1 $666.60 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 1 D725.76 1 725.76 1 725.76 1 725.76 1 725.76 0 $0.00 0 :i;0.00 1 :!i224.74 1 $224.74 1 $224.74 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 1 $224.74 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 1 $224.74 1 $224.74

EXE = Exempt (property not connected to sewer)

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Parcel Map Rate Land Bldg FY 2014·15 Number Ref Zone Use Sa Ft ERU Prop. Fee 7572017009 148 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572017010 149 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572017011 150 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572017014 151 c VAC 0 $0.00 7572017015 152 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572017016 153 A SFR 1 $165.56 7572017013 154 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572017028 155 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572017029 156 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572015010 157 c VAC 0 $0.00 7572015011 158 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572015016 159 c VAC 0 $0.00 7572015017 160 c VAC 0 $0.00 7572015018 161 c VAC 0 :i;0.00 7572015013 162 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572015015 163 c VAC 0 $0.00 7572015012 164 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572015014 165 c VAC 0 :i;o.oo 7572019005 166 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572018900 167 c SCH 2,301 1.77 $397.79 7572018900 167 c BCH 3.88 $871.99 7572012026 168 c CCH 6,144 1.17 :!i262.95 7572012028 169 A VAC 0 $0.00 7572012023 171 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572012022 172 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572012021 173 c VAC 0 :i;0.00 7572012020 174 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572012019 175 c VAC 0 $0.00 7572012018 176 c SFR 1 $224.74 7572012017 177 A SFR ~ $165.56 7572012016 178 A SFR 1 $165.56 7572016023 179 D SFR 1 $725.76 7572016024 180 D VAC 0 $0.00 7572001004 181 A VAC 0 $0.00 7572017018 182 D SFR 1 $725.76

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RATE ZONE LEGEND A - Gravity only B - Gravity + Force Main C - Gravity+ Low Pressure (grinder pumps) D - Gravity+ Force Main + Low Pressure (grinder pumps)

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ATTACHMENT B

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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.06 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15, AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council finds:

. A. Pursuant to Chapter 13.06 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code and Ordinance No. 367U (the "Ordinance"), the City levies an annual sewer service charge (the "Charge") on each parcel of real property in the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District that is connected to the sanitary sewer system. The Charge is levied to finance the costs of on-going operation and maintenance of sewer facilities and services ("Sewer Services").

B. As authorized by Section 5473 of the California Health and Safety Code, the Charge is collected for each fiscal year on the County of Los Angeles tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes of the City.

C. A written report (the "Report") has been filed with the City Clerk, containing a description of each parcel of real property receiving Sewer Services and the amount of the Charge for each such parcel for Fiscal Year 2014-15 (commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015), computed in conformity with the Ordinance. Such Report is on file in the office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference.

D. The Report provides that the Charge for Fiscal Year 2014-15 be increased from the Charge for the prior Fiscal Year; but the charge does not exceed the maximum amount authorized pursuant to the Ordinance.

E. The City Clerk caused notice of a hearing on the Report to be published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News on May 29, 2014 and June 5, 2014.

F. The City Council held a public hearing on the Report on June 17, 2014. At such hearing, the City Council heard and considered all objections and protests, if any, to the Report and all testimony regarding the proposed levy of the Charge for Fiscal Year 2014-15.

Section 2. The City council hereby overrules any and all objections to the Report; determines that no majority protest against the Report, determined in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 5473.2, exists; approves and finally adopts the Report as filed; determines that the Charge for Fiscal Year 2014-15 against

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each parcel described in the Report shall be as described in the Report; and orders that the Charge shall be collected for Fiscal Year 2014-15 on the County of Los Angeles tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes of the City.

Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to file a copy of the Report, with a statement endorsed on the Report over the City Clerk's signature that the Report has been approved and finally adopted, with the City Treasurer on or before August 8, 2014 pursuant to Section 5 of the Ordinance.

Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to file a copy of the Report, with a statement endorsed on the Report over the City Clerk's signature that the Report has been approved and finally adopted, with the County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles on or before August 8, 2014 pursuant to Section 6 of the Ordinance.

Section 5. The City Clerk is authorized to take such other action as is required to implement this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2014.

Mayor

ATTEST:

City Clerk

State of California ) County of Los Angeles ) ss City of Rancho Palos Verdes )

I, CARLA MORREALE, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 2013- was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on June 17, 2014.

City Clerk

Resolution No. 2014---

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ATTACHMENT C

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Attachment C

FY01/02 & FY02/03 FY03/04 FY04/05 FYOS/06 FYOG/07 FY07/08 FYOS/09 FY09/10 FY10/11 FY 11/12 Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual

Operation & Maintenance $56,595 $52,221 $52,221 $52,221 $52,221 $53,421 $57,348 $56,888 $82,487 $62,231 City Contribution $35,000 $17,500 $10,535 $10,000 $8,414 $8,699 $11, 160 $10,700 $32,149 $8,190

Total Charge $21,595 $34,721 $41,686 $42,699 $43,807 $44,722 $46,188 $46,188 $50,338 $54,041

FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15 Actual Actual Proposed

Operation & Maintenance $60,070 $96,380 $104,580 City Contribution $10,700 $40,050 $47,686

Total Charge $49,370 $56,330 $56,894

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ATTACHMENT D

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Attachment D

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FY 01/02 FY 02/03 FY 03/04 FY 04/05 FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual

Subsidy ($35,000) ($17,500) ($10,540) ($9,522) ($8,414) ($8,699) ($11, 160) ($10,700) ($32, 149) ($8, 190) Zone A $ 119.07 $ 127.13 $ 129.46 $ 134.64 $ 140.97 $ 146.33 $ 151.16 $ 151.16 $ 154.03 $ 158.65 Zone B $ 209.15 $ 372.84 $ 454.20 $ 454.21 $ 454.21 $ 454.21 $ 461.35 $ 461.35 $ 561.01 $ 638.75 ZoneC $ 129.71 $ 172.57 $ 175.73 $ 182.76 $ 191.35 $ 198.62 $ 205.17 $ 205.17 $ 209.07 $ 215.34 Zone D $ 219.79 $ 418.28 $ 567.50 $ 590.20 $ 617.94 $ 631.62 $ 662.59 $ 662.59 $ 675.18 $ 695.44

FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Actual Actual Proposed

Subsidy ($10,700) ·($40,050) ($60,386) Zone A $ 161.82 $ 163.92 $ 165.66 Zone B $ 491.76 $ 660.00 $ 666.60 ZoneC $ 219.65 $ 222.51 $ 224.74 Zone D $ 709.35 $ 718.57 $ 725.76

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ATTACHMENT E

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To: City Clerk RW

Ref: Abalone Cove Sewer Fee - City Council Meeting

n-tti Ju~2014.

I have no objection to this fee being assessed. I do however question the assessment methodology.

Several properties north of Narcissa Dr.,including mine, at elevations above 500 Ft. MSL are assessed at

rates which imply the need for pumping to reach the main gravity pipe line. If that be the case, there

had to have been a gross error in the design of the system or the on- site execution of same that I don't

believe I should have to pay the price for in perpetuity. The assessment difference is in excess of $400

per year ever since the fee was established .

IN MY OPINION, THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE ALTERED thereby restoring equitability in charges and

relieving the overloaded pumping system.

ck Downhill, Owner of 20 Vanderlip Dr,

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Documents

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