5-YR Water
Financial Plan
Scenario 1:
Immediate Revenue
Recovery
11 $0
$2
$4
$6
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Financial Plan
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12 $0
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Water Rates
Scenario 1:
Immediate Revenue
Recovery
13 Volumetric
Rates ($/hcf) 2025/26 5/1/2026 7/1/2027 7/1/2028 7/1/2029 7/1/2030 Current Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed
All Usage $7.15 $10.33 $10.33 $11.37 $12.50 $13.50
Monthly Fixed
Charges 2025/26 5/1/2026 7/1/2027 7/1/2028 7/1/2029 7/1/2030 Current Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed
Meter Size
5/8" and 3/4" $12.23 $18.05 $18.05 $19.85 $21.84 $23.58 1" $20.43 $30.14 $30.14 $33.15 $36.47 $39.39
1 1/2" $40.73 $60.10 $60.10 $66.11 $72.72 $78.53
2" $65.19 $96.19 $96.19 $105.81 $116.39 $125.70
3" $122.31 $180.47 $180.47 $198.52 $218.37 $235.84
4" $203.89 $300.85 $300.85 $330.93 $364.02 $393.14
6" $407.65 $601.51 $601.51 $661.66 $727.83 $786.05
8" $652.27 $962.45 $962.45 $1,058.70 $1,164.57 $1,257.73 10" $937.74 $1,383.67 $1,383.67 $1,522.04 $1,674.24 $1,808.18
Proposed
Water Rates
Scenario 2: PhasedIn Revenue Recovery
14 Volumetric
Rates ($/hcf) 2025/26 5/1/2026 1/1/2027 1/1/2028 1/1/2029 1/1/2030 Current Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed
All Usage $7.15 $8.83 $10.42 $11.67 $12.83 $14.12
Monthly Fixed
Charges 2025/26 5/1/2026 1/1/2027 1/1/2028 1/1/2029 1/1/2030 Current Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed
Meter Size
5/8" and 3/4" $12.23 $15.42 $18.19 $20.37 $22.41 $24.65 1" 20.43 25.74 30.38 34.02 37.42 41.17
1 1/2" 40.73 51.33 60.57 67.84 74.63 82.09
2" 65.19 82.16 96.95 108.59 119.45 131.39
3" 122.31 154.15 181.90 203.73 224.10 246.51
4" 203.89 256.97 303.23 339.61 373.58 410.93
6" 407.65 513.79 606.27 679.03 746.93 821.62
8" 652.27 822.10 970.07 1,086.48 1,195.13 1,314.64
10" 937.74 1,181.89 1,394.63 1,561.98 1,718.18 1,890.00
15 $38.66 $38.73
$47.98
$56.86 $59.57 $61.09 $63.70
$68.31 $69.70 $72.20
$0
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Fortuna McKinleyville
CSD
Arcata Current Fort Bragg Arcata Option
2 Humboldt CSD Eureka Willits Arcata Option
1 Ukiah
Single Family Residential Monthly Water Rate Survey
(Average Monthly Use 5 HCF)
Fixed Charge
Variable Charge
HCF = Hundred Cubic Feet = 748 gallons
Wastewater
Enterprise
Overview
• Sewer utility is a financially self-supporting
enterprise that provides service to 5,600
customers
o Residential: 4,900 accounts (90%)
o Commercial/Other: 700 accounts (10%)
• Rates are the main source of revenues
• Rates need to be set at levels adequate to fund
the cost of providing service
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Wastewater
Capital
Improvement
Planning
Efforts
17 $12.0
$5.9
$11.6
$9.4
$12.5
$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
$12
$14
25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30
Millions
City of Arcata
Wastewater System Improvement Projects
WWTP All other
Wastewater
Financial
Challenges
• Aging infrastructure & capital improvement needs
• Wastewater system upgrades, repairs, & replacements needed to maintain safe & reliable operations & long-term climate resiliency
• Approximately $51.4 million over the next 5 years
• Estimated $26.5 million in grant funding
• Debt service
• Projected need to issue $8 million in new debt to fund capital improvements in the next five years
• Additional annual debt service of $571,000 beginning in FY 28/29 • Operating cost inflation
• Annual operating cost inflation of 4.0% for the next five years • Annual rate adjustments needed to keep rates in line with escalating costs (chemicals, utilities, staffing, supplies, insurance, etc.)
• Maintain Prudent Reserves
• Emergencies, demand fluctuation, capital funding, credit 18 worthiness etc. Page 184 of 286
5-YR
Wastewater
Financial Plan
19 Projected Wastewater Revenues & Expenses
Rates Effective Jul. 1, 2026 Jul. 1, 2027 Jul. 1, 2028 Jul. 1, 2029 Jul. 1, 2030 Rate Revenue
Increase ($) $0 $0 $440,000 $462,000 $485,100
Rate Revenue
Increase (%) 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
Ending Reserve
Balance $14,554,148 $13,899,822 $18,925,486 $20,022,738 $17,221,300 $0
$5
$10
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$20
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Wastewater Rate
Structure
Recommendations
Single-Family Residential
• Move to monthly fixed rates with no volumetric
component
• Current structure has a base of 4 units and cap from June through September based on winter water use (Feb-Apr)
that is on average 5 units
Multi-Family Residential
• Establish a monthly fixed charge per dwelling unit for residential connections with more than one dwelling unit Commercial
• Minimum monthly fixed rates reflect strength differences Reasons for the Recommendations
• Clear, defensible nexus between costs and rates
• Less administrative burden
• Easier to understand and explain
• Improve customer equity
20 • Better reflect current system Page 186 of 286
Proposed
Wastewater
Rates
21 *Initial bill impacts will vary based on customer class and usage due to rate structure adjustments realigning rates with cost of service.
Wastewater User 2025/26 7/1/2026 7/1/2027 7/1/2028 7/1/2029 7/1/2030 Current Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed
Residential - Fixed Monthly Rates per Dwelling Unit
Single-Family $77.61 $82.31 $82.31 $86.43 $90.75 $95.29 Multi-Family n/a 67.44 67.44 70.81 74.35 78.07
Residential - Volumetric Rates per Hundred Cubic Feet (hcf) of Water Use Greater Than 4 HCF Single-Family $11.34 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Commercial - Volumetric Rates per Hundred Cubic Feet (hcf) of Water Use Greater Than 4 HCF Low Strength $9.88 $11.91 $11.91 $12.51 $13.13 $13.79
Medium Strength 12.01 14.59 14.59 15.32 16.09 16.89
High Strength 20.14 20.24 20.24 21.25 22.31 23.43
Commercial - Monthly Fixed Rate per Connection
Low Strength $81.05 $47.64 $47.64 $50.02 $52.52 $55.15
Medium Strength 81.05 58.38 58.38 61.29 64.36 67.58
High Strength 81.05 80.95 80.95 84.99 89.24 93.71
22 $56.03
$61.72
$67.33 $70.04
$81.31 $82.31 $84.66 $88.95 $91.51
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CSD
Fortuna* Fort Bragg Eureka Ukiah Arcata
Proposed
Willits Arcata
Current
Humboldt
CSD
Single Family Residential Monthly Sewer Rate Survey
(Average Monthly Use 5 HCF)
Fixed Charge Volume Charge
23 $94.76 $100.38
$124.19
$133.74 $136.93 $141.88
$152.01 $152.60 $152.97 $153.51
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Fortuna Fort Bragg Eureka Arcata
Current
Arcata
Option 2
Arcata
Option 1
Humboldt
CSD
Willits Ukiah
Combined Water and Sewer Single Family Residential Monthly Rate Survey (Monthly Use 5 HCF)
Monthly Sewer Bill Monthly Water Bill
Next Steps
24 City Council
Meeting
2.4.26 Send Prop.
218 Notices
by 2.27.26
Open House
Informational
Meeting
Public
Hearing
4.15.26 Water
Rates
Effective
5.1.26 Sewer
Rates
Effective
7.1.26 Prop. 218 Notice Period
February 2026 – March 18, 2026
BARTLE WELLS
ASSOCIATES Page 191 of 286
STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: David Loya, Community Development Director
PREPARER: Mari Pepper, Program Assistant
DATE: April 15, 2026
TITLE: Introduce Ordinance No. 1586, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Relating to Cannabis Consumption Lounge Permits, Standards, and Restrictions.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council introduce Ordinance No. 1586, An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Relating to Cannabis Consumption Lounge Permits, Standards, and Restrictions; waive reading of the text, and consent to read by title only.
INTRODUCTION:
The proposed ordinance amends provisions of Title V of the Arcata Municipal Code to clarify and codify the City’s authority to permit cannabis consumption lounges in accordance with State law.
The ordinance updates definitions and exceptions related to the city’s existing smoking restrictions to authorize onsite cannabis consumption and ensure consistency with the Arcata Land Use Code and alignment with Division 10 of the California Business and Professions Code.
The amendments also clarify the City’s authority to permit temporary cannabis consumption activities (i.e. special events) when authorized in compliance with State licensing requirements and local approval processes.
DISCUSSION:
The city previously adopted ordinances allowing the commercial cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail sale of recreational cannabis within certain zoning districts. These regulations established the City's initial regulatory framework for commercial cannabis activities. A prior ordinance updated the city’s Land Use Code, creating a pathway for cannabis consumption; however, updates to the Municipal Code were deferred in order to evaluate the level of local interest and potential demand for such uses. The City is now beginning to receive interest from local businesses, including one existing operator and one prospective applicant seeking authorization for onsite consumption. Additionally, the proposed amendments would allow for temporary onsite cannabis consumption at events such as Cannifest, consistent with State law.
Division 10 (Cannabis) of the California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 20 (Local Control), expressly authorizes local jurisdictions to permit the smoking, vaporizing, or ingesting of cannabis or cannabis products on the premises of a licensed retailer or microbusiness, provided the licensee has received authorization from the local jurisdiction. Several nearby jurisdictions allow cannabis consumption lounges, reflecting a growing trend among local governments to regulate onsite cannabis consumption through licensed and designated facilities.
The ordinance advances several City objectives, including:
Enhancing public safety and livability by providing regulated, enclosed locations for cannabis consumption.
Reducing conflicts and impacts associated with unregulated or public cannabis smoking. Supporting responsible economic development and small local cannabis businesses. Improving consistency and enforceability of City regulations.
The proposed ordinance relies on this statutory framework to clarify Arcata’s local regulations and ensure that onsite cannabis consumption permitted in a controlled and locally authorized manner.
However, this ordinance does not create new controls beyond existing use permits and does not update the Land Use Code. The draft guidelines (attachments C & D) are intended to provide further clarity to applicants. The guidelines may be amended periodically by the city council.
Ordinance No. 1586 establishes and clarifies standards by:
Defining “Cannabis Consumption Lounge” consistently across Title V, Chapters 7 and 10 of the Municipal Code.
Limiting cannabis consumption lounges to enclosed areas located in or attached to licensed retail or microbusiness cannabis establishments.
Requiring that onsite cannabis consumption be expressly authorized by the city. Aligning local exceptions to smoking restrictions with State law allowances and the Arcata Land Use Code.
These standards are intended to provide clear guidance to applicants, enforcement staff, and the public regarding where and under what conditions onsite cannabis consumption may occur and are further intended to support local cannabis businesses in exploring ways to diversify and expand their operations.
The ordinance does not expand City services or require new staffing or infrastructure. It clarifies existing regulatory authority and definitions, which may improve administrative efficiency and enforcement consistency. Any cannabis consumption lounges temporary consumption license permitted under the ordinance would remain subject to applicable State licensing requirements and the City’s local authorization process.
Ordinance No. 1586 clarifies and aligns the Arcata Municipal Code with the Arcata Land Use Code and State cannabis laws by defining and permitting cannabis consumption lounges only where expressly authorized by the city.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
This ordinance ensures consistency with the Arcata Land Use Code, which already provides a pathway for Cannabis Consumption Lounges.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The policy of allowing consumption was previously reviewed by the Planning Commission when the City adopted its first cannabis regulations. This amendment removes a conflict between the Land Use Code and sections of the Arcata Municipal Code. No additional review is necessary.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA):
The proposed amendments clarify existing policy consistent with State law. The regulatory changes do not have the potential to cause a direct or indirect physical change to the environment. As such, the amendments are not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Additionally, a Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse Number 2016012039) was prepared and circulated prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 1472, which first adopted Chapter 10 (Cannabis Use and Regulations) of the Arcata Municipal Code. The amendments set forth in Ordinance No. 1586 are consistent with that previously adopted Negative Declaration.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
The permitting program is funded through permit fees.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive a staff report and review questions with staff.
2. Open the public hearing and receive public comment.
3. Close the hearing.
4. Motion to introduce Ordinance No. 1586 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Relating to Cannabis Consumption Lounge Permits, Standards, and Restrictions; waive reading the text, and consent to read by title only.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 1586
B. State of California, Business and Professions Code, Section 26200 C. Cannabis Consumption Lounge Regulations
D. Temporary Cannabis Consumption License Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 1586
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA
AMENDING THE ARCATA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CANNABIS
CONSUMPTION LOUNGE PERMITS, STANDARDS, AND RESTRICTIONS WHEREAS, the California State Legislature, in Division 10 (Cannabis) of the Business and Professions Code, Chapter 20 (Local Control), provides that a local jurisdiction may authorize the smoking, vaporizing, or ingesting of cannabis or cannabis products on the premises of a retailer or microbusiness licensed under this division, provided that the licensee has been granted authority by the local jurisdiction to engage in onsite cannabis consumption; and
WHEREAS, by allowing regulated cannabis smoking lounges, the City of Arcata provides designated, well-managed locations for on-site cannabis consumption that enhance public safety and livability by reducing unregulated public use, maintain quality public services through improved regulation and enforcement, strengthens the local economy by supporting lawful businesses and local employment, and supports community creativity and cultural life by fostering inclusive social gathering spaces consistent with the City’s values; and WHEREAS, the City of Arcata intends to promote responsible economic development by providing safe and reliable spaces for the lawful enjoyment of cannabis while minimizing adverse impacts on the public, including the reduction of smoking in public, thereby limiting exposure to children and other sensitive receptors; and WHEREAS, the City of Arcata seeks to advance the community’s interests by establishing clear, consistent standards and procedures that promote safe and well-managed use of public and private spaces, reduce conflicts and impacts on surrounding neighborhoods, and improve coordination and enforcement of City regulations.
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Title V (Sanitation and Health), Chapter 7 (Restricting Smoking in the City), is hereby amended by the revisions as shown in the following strikethrough and double underscore text (unchanged text is omitted and is indicated by “* * *”):
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Sec. 5702 Definitions.
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B. Cannabis Consumption Lounge. A consumption lounge is a space dedicated to the smoking, vaporizing, and/or ingesting of cannabis or cannabis products on the premises
of a retailer or microbusiness that has been granted authority by the City of Arcata to engage in onsite cannabis consumption.
B. C. Common Areas. "Common areas" means every enclosed area or unenclosed area of a multi-unit residential complex that residents of more than one unit in such multiunit residential complex are entitled to enter or use, including, for example, halls and paths, lobbies and courtyards, elevators and stairs, community rooms and playgrounds, gym facilities and swimming pools, parking garages and parking lots, shared restrooms, shared laundry rooms, shared cooking areas, and shared eating areas.
C. D. Enclosed. "Enclosed" means closed in by a roof and four walls with appropriate opening for ingress and egress.
D. E. Multi-Unit Residential Complexes. "Multi-unit residential complexes" means property containing two (2) or more residential units.
E. F. Place of employment. "Place of employment" means any place, and the premises appurtenant thereto, where employment is carried on. For purposes of this definition, "employment" includes the carrying on of any trade, enterprise, project, industry, business, occupation or work in which any person is engaged or permitted to work for hire except household domestic service.
F. G. Public Place. "Public place" means any enclosed area to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted, including but not limited to the following:
1. All enclosed areas available to and customarily used by the general public in any and all businesses, including appurtenant enclosed areas commonly used by the general public such as elevators, stairways, hallways and restrooms.
2. All areas of the lobby in a hotel, motel or other transient lodging establishment. For purposes of this definition "lobby" means the common public area of such an establishment in which registration and other similar or related transaction, or both, are conducted and in which the establishment’s guests and members of the public typically congregate.
3. Meeting, conference and banquet rooms in convention centers, hotels, motels or other transient lodging establishments.
4. Libraries, museums and galleries.
5. Waiting rooms, hallways, wards and semiprivate rooms of health facilities, including but not limited to hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities, doctors’ and dentists’ offices.
6. Common areas of apartments, condominiums and multi-unit residential complexes, including without limitation stairways, hallways, and within thirty (30) feet of any individual unit entrance, whether or not such common area is enclosed.
7. Childcare facilities as defined in the California Health and Safety Code and private residences while used as a family day care home.
G. H. Smoke. "Smoke" means the gases, particles, or vapors released into the air as a result of combustion, electrical ignition or vaporizations, when the apparent or usual purpose of the combustion, electrical ignition or vaporization is human inhalation of the byproducts. Smoke includes, but is not limited to, tobacco smoke, electronic cigarette vapors, and marijuana smoke.
H. I. Smoking. "Smoking" means engaging in an act that generates smoke, such as, for example: possessing a lighted pipe, a lighted hookah pipe, a lighted cigar, an operating electronic cigarette or a lighted cigarette of any kind; or lighting or igniting a pipe, a hookah pipe, a cigar, or cigarette of any kind. Without limiting the foregoing, this definition intentionally excludes the burning of incense, candles and other similar materials.
Sec. 5703 Smoking Prohibitions
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M. Special Events. Smoking shall be prohibited at all activities or events held at City parks, buildings or grounds for which a permit is required pursuant to Section 10006 of this Code.
1. Notwithstanding the above prohibition, the City may authorize cannabis sales and consumption through an event permit provided that the activities, at a minimum, comply with all applicable provisions in the California Business and Professions Code, Division 10 (Cannabis), Chapter 20 (Local Control).
Sec. 5704 Exceptions.
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D. Cannabis Consumption Lounge. Smoking, vaporizing, and/or ingesting of cannabis or cannabis products is permitted within designated Cannabis Consumption Lounges pursuant to Division 10 (Cannabis) of the Business and Professions Code, Chapter 20 (Local Control), subject to the provisions of Arcata Municipal Code, Title V, Chapter 10 (Cannabis Use and Regulations), and Title IX, Section 9.42.105 (Cannabis Retail Sales and Services). ***
SECTION 2. Title V (Sanitation and Health), Chapter 10 (Cannabis Use and Regulations) is hereby amended by the revisions as shown in the following strikethrough and double underscore text (unchanged text is omitted and is indicated by “* * *”):
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Sec. 5950 Findings and Purposes.
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B. The Medicinal Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act establishes, among other things, a licensing program requiring cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, testing laboratories, dispensaries, consumption lounges, and transporters to obtain State-issued licenses, and authorizes local governments to establish additional standards, requirements, and regulations for local licenses and permits. ***
Sec. 5951 Definitions.
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B. "Commercial cannabis activity" or "activity" means the cultivation, possession, manufacture, distribution, processing, storing, laboratory testing, packaging, labeling, transporting, delivery, or sale of cannabis or a cannabis product, and permitting the consumption of cannabis on the premises of a licensed cannabis consumption lounge. ***
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid under law.
SECTION 4. Limitation of Actions. Any action to challenge the validity or legality of any provision of this ordinance on any grounds shall be brought by court action commenced within thirty (30) days of the date of adoption of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. CEQA The proposed amendments clarify existing policy consistent with State law. The regulatory changes do not have the potential to cause a direct or indirect physical change to the environment. As such, the amendments are not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Additionally, a Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 1472, which first adopted
Chapter 10 (Cannabis Use and Regulations) of the Arcata Municipal Code. The amendments set forth in Ordinance No. 1586 are consistent with that previously adopted Negative Declaration. Therefore, this action is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
DATE:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________________________ __________________________________ City Clerk, City of Arcata Mayor, City of Arcata
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1586, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata, County of Humboldt, State of California, on the __ , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
________________________________________
City Clerk, City of Arcata
State of California
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
Section 26200
26200. (a) (1) Except as set forth in the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act (Chapter 26 (commencing with Section 26320)), this division shall not be interpreted to supersede or limit the authority of a local jurisdiction to adopt and enforce local ordinances to regulate businesses licensed under this division, including, but not limited to, local zoning and land use requirements, business license requirements, and requirements related to reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, or to completely prohibit the establishment or operation of one or more types of businesses licensed under this division within the local jurisdiction. (2) Except as set forth in the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act (Chapter 26 (commencing with Section 26320)), this division shall not be interpreted to supersede or limit existing local authority for law enforcement activity, enforcement of local zoning requirements or local ordinances, or enforcement of local license, permit, or other authorization requirements.
(b) This division shall not be interpreted to require the department to undertake local law enforcement responsibilities, enforce local zoning requirements, or enforce local licensing, permitting, or other authorization requirements. (c) A local jurisdiction shall notify the department upon revocation of any local license, permit, or authorization for a licensee to engage in commercial cannabis activity within the local jurisdiction. Within 60 days of being so informed, the department shall begin the process to determine whether a license issued to the licensee should be suspended or revoked pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 26030).
(d) For facilities issued a state license that are located within the incorporated area of a city, the city shall have full power and authority to enforce this division and the regulations promulgated by the department, if delegated by the state. Notwithstanding Sections 101375, 101400, and 101405 of the Health and Safety Code or any contract entered into pursuant thereto, or any other law, the city shall assume complete responsibility for any regulatory function pursuant to this division within the city limits that would otherwise be performed by the county or any county officer or employee, including a county health officer, without liability, cost, or expense to the county.
(e) (1) This division does not prohibit the issuance of a state temporary event license to a licensee authorizing onsite cannabis sales to, and consumption by, persons 21 years of age or older at a county fair event, district agricultural association event, or at another venue expressly approved by a local jurisdiction for the purpose of
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AUTHENTICATED
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holding temporary events of this nature, provided that the activities, at a minimum, comply with all the following:
(A) The requirements of subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive, of paragraph (2) of subdivision (g).
(B) All participants who are engaged in the onsite retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products at the event are licensed under this division to engage in that activity. (C) The activities are otherwise consistent with regulations promulgated and adopted by the department governing state temporary event licenses, except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (6), (7), and (8).
(D) A state temporary event license shall only be issued in local jurisdictions that authorize such events.
(E) A licensee who submits an application for a state temporary event license shall, 60 days before the event, provide to the department a list of all licensees that will be providing onsite sales of cannabis or cannabis products at the event. If any changes occur in that list, the licensee shall provide the department with a final updated list to reflect those changes. A person shall not engage in the onsite retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products, or in any way participate in the event, who is not included in the list, including any updates, provided to the department. (2) The department may impose a civil penalty on any person who violates this subdivision, or any regulations adopted by the department governing state temporary event licenses, in an amount up to three times the amount of the license fee for each violation, consistent with Sections 26018 and 26038.
(3) The department may require the event and all participants to cease operations without delay if in the opinion of the department or local law enforcement it is necessary to protect the immediate public health and safety of the people of the state.
The department may also require the event organizer to immediately expel from the event any participant selling cannabis or cannabis products without a license from the department that authorizes the participant to sell cannabis or cannabis products.
If the unlicensed participant does not leave the event, the department may require the event and all participants to cease operations immediately. (4) The order by the department for the event to cease operations pursuant to paragraph (3) does not entitle the event organizer or any participant in the event to a hearing or an appeal of the decision. Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 490) of Division 1.5 and Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 26040) of this division shall not apply to the order by the department for the event to cease operations pursuant to paragraph (3).
(5) The smoking of cannabis or cannabis products at temporary events authorized pursuant to this subdivision is prohibited in locations where smoking is prohibited.
For purposes of this section, “smoking” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 22950.5.
(6) (A) All licensees who are issued a state temporary event license allowed pursuant to this subdivision may, upon completion or cessation of the temporary event, reconcile unsold inventory of cannabis or cannabis products and return it to the licensee’s retail premises.
(B) All unsold inventory of cannabis or cannabis products from the temporary event shall be noted in track and trace prior to transport. (C) All unsold inventory of cannabis or cannabis products from the temporary event shall be in its original packaging in which it was placed pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 26120).
(7) The inventory of cannabis or cannabis products authorized to be sold by a state temporary event license pursuant to this subdivision shall only be transported to and from the temporary event by a licensed distributor or licensed microbusiness. (8) The department shall not deny an application for a state temporary event license pursuant to this subdivision solely on the basis that there is a license issued pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9 (commencing with Section 23000)) for the proposed premises of the event. Furthermore, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control shall not take any disciplinary action against a person licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act on the basis of a state temporary event license issued by the department to a licensee pursuant to this subdivision that utilizes the same premises as the person licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
(A) All on- and off-sale privileges of alcoholic beverages at the venue shall be suspended for the day of the event and shall not resume until 6 a.m. on the day after the event has ended.
(B) Alcohol consumption on the venue premises shall be strictly prohibited for the day of the event and shall not resume until 6 a.m. on the day after the event has ended.
(f) This division, or any regulations promulgated thereunder, shall not be deemed to limit the authority or remedies of a city, county, or city and county under any provision of law, including, but not limited to, Section 7 of Article XI of the California Constitution.
(g) (1) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.3 of the Health and Safety Code, if all of the conditions in paragraph (2) are met, a local jurisdiction may allow for any of the following:
(A) Smoking, vaporizing, and ingesting of cannabis or cannabis products on the premises of a retailer or microbusiness licensed under this division that has been granted authority by a local jurisdiction to engage in onsite cannabis consumption. (B) Preparation or sale of noncannabis food or beverage products in compliance with all applicable provisions of the California Retail Food Code (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 113700) of Part 7 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code) by a retailer or microbusiness licensed under this division in the area where the consumption of cannabis is allowed.
(C) Live musical or other performances on the premises of a retailer or microbusiness licensed under this division in the area where the consumption of cannabis is allowed, and the sale of tickets for those performances. (2) A local jurisdiction may allow any of the activities provided in paragraph (1) if all of the following conditions are met:
(A) Access to the area where cannabis consumption is allowed is restricted to persons 21 years of age or older and each entrance to the area prominently posts a warning that cannabis consumption, including smoking of cannabis, is permitted inside.
(B) Cannabis consumption is not visible from any public place or nonage-restricted area.
(C) Sale or consumption of alcohol or tobacco is not allowed on the premises. (D) Noncannabis food or beverage products are not contaminated by or commingled with any cannabis products sold or served on the premises where the consumption of cannabis or cannabis products is allowed.
(E) (i) Smoking or vaporizing of any cannabis or cannabis product by an employee or customer is not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area of a food facility located on the premises.
(ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the following definitions apply:
(I) “Food facility” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 113789 of the Health and Safety Code.
(II) “Warewashing” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 113940 of the Health and Safety Code.
(F) The local jurisdiction considers whether to require adequate ventilation and filtration systems.
(i) Ventilation and filtration systems are considered adequate for the purpose of this subparagraph if they prevent smoke and odors from migrating to any other part of the building hosting the consumption lounge or any neighboring building or grounds. (ii) Nothing in this subparagraph prohibits a local jurisdiction from allowing one or more forms of cannabis consumption on the premises of a retailer or microbusiness licensed under this division, including smoking, vaporizing, and ingesting of cannabis or cannabis products, while prohibiting other forms of cannabis consumption on the premises of a retailer or microbusiness licensed under this division. (G) (i) Employees are permitted at their discretion and without penalty or sanction to wear a mask for respiration, including N95 and NIOSH N95 rated masks in any area where cannabis is smoked.
(ii) Employers are required to pay for the mask.
(H) When hired, employees who will be working where cannabis or cannabis product are smoked shall be provided in writing the Department of Public Health or its successor’s guidance regarding secondhand cannabis smoke. (I) A cannabis consumption lounge that offers on-site consumption of cannabis products shall include secondhand smoke in their analysis of potential work hazards for purposes of their injury and illness prevention programs required by Section 3203 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.
(J) Loitering in or around the business is prohibited, and the retailer or microbusiness shall ensure the absence of loitering.
(h) This division shall not be interpreted to supersede Section 6404.5 of the Labor Code.
(i) This section does not alter or affect the prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages by a licensee, as provided in Section 26054, on or at a venue premises licensed under this division.
(j) If a retailer or microbusiness license issued under this division is suspended, the licensee shall not engage in activities authorized under subdivision (g) for the duration of the license suspension.
(k) All noncannabis food and beverages present, pursuant to this section, on the premises of a retailer or microbusiness licensed under this division shall be stored and displayed separately and distinctly from all cannabis and cannabis products present on the premises.
(l) Subdivision (g) does not authorize a retailer or microbusiness licensed under this division to prepare or sell industrial hemp or any products containing industrial hemp.
(Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 248, Sec. 22. (AB 8) Effective January 1, 2026. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 2016, by initiative Prop. 64. )
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March 2026
1 City of Arcata Guidelines for Cannabis Consumption Lounges Under the Arcata Municipal Code Title V Sanitation and Health
1. Authority
The City of Arcata promulgates these rules and regulations pursuant to California State Legislature, in Division 10 (Cannabis) of the Business and Professions Code, Chapter 20 (Local Control) which authorizes local jurisdictions to allow cannabis consumption lounges. These guidelines shall apply to all Storefront Cannabis Retailers or Cannabis Microbusiness, that have procured a cannabis license and applied for or hold a cannabis consumption permit.
The guidelines are intended to protect the health and safety of consumers and employees of cannabis businesses, prevent the ingestion of adulterated cannabis products, and promote sanitary conditions within designated cannabis consumption areas. These Rules may be amended at the discretion of the city council.
2. Permits
It shall be unlawful to allow the smoking of cannabis or cannabis products on the premises of a commercial business without obtaining and maintaining:
(1) A Cannabis Consumption Use Permit issued by the Planning Department; and (2) A storefront Cannabis Retailer or Cannabis Microbusiness Use Permit or Zoning Clearance issued by the Planning Department; and
(3) The required State Cannabis License.
3. Required Materials
The applicant for a consumption use permit shall submit, in conjunction with the consumption permit application, the following documents and information:
1. A complete and detailed diagram of the proposed premises. a. The diagram shall show the boundaries of the property and the proposed areas to be licensed for consumption, showing all boundaries, dimensions, entrances and exits, interior partitions, walls, rooms, windows, doorways, and common or shared entryways, and shall include a brief statement or description of the principal activity to be conducted therein in each designated room either on the
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2 diagram or attached as a narrative. Locations of required signage (Section 5) shall be identified on the diagram.
b. The diagram shall be to scale.
2. A copy of the applicant’s Business License.
3. Equipment List (if applicable)
4. Project Description Form
5. Designated cannabis consumption room ventilation proposal that meets requirements set forth by State Legislature, in Division 10 (Cannabis) of the Business and Professions Code, Chapter 20 (Local Control).
4. Operational Standards
These operational standards shall be standard conditions of approval for all cannabis consumption lounges approved by the COA.
• Access to the area where cannabis consumption is allowed is restricted to persons 21 years of age and older.
• Licensed on-site consumption businesses must display information inside the facility reminding patrons that driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal and educational materials regarding appropriate use and suggested dosing of cannabis products. • The permitee must develop written protocols regarding how to assist incapacitated or overly intoxicated patrons who have consumed too much cannabis. Patrons who display any visible signs of intoxication shall not be permitted to use or consumption cannabis, cannabis concentrate, or cannabis products. Employees must be educated about the availability of bus and ride-sharing services and will be trained to discourage customers from driving under the influence of cannabis.
• The Designated Cannabis Consumption Room must be located in a non‐work area where employees are not required to enter the Designated Cannabis Consumption Rooms as a condition of their employment. When hired, employees who will be working where cannabis or cannabis product are smoked shall be provided in writing the Department of Public Health or its successor’s guidance regarding secondhand cannabis smoke. • Employees are permitted at their discretion and without penalty or sanction to wear a mask for respiration, including N95 and NIOSH N95 rated masks in any area where cannabis is smoked.
Employers are required to pay for the mask.
• On-duty employees shall not consume any cannabis, cannabis concentrate, or other cannabis product in the onsite consumption patio.
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3 • The Designated Cannabis Consumption Room shall have signage to designate consumption areas.
• Permittees shall be responsible for preventing the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, hemp, or any controlled substance, other than a cannabis product, within the Cannabis Retailer or Microbusiness, Designated Cannabis Consumption Room or area established for consumption of cannabis.
• Non-cannabis food and beverage products may be prepared and sold onsite in compliance with all applicable provisions of the California Retail Food Code. All non-cannabis food and beverages present on the premises shall be stored and displayed separately and distinctly from all cannabis and cannabis products present on the premises. • A consumption cafe/lounge shall not sell live plants or seeds. • A Permittee shall post signage in compliance with Proposition 65 within the Designated Cannabis Consumption Room or consumption area stating the following: “Detectable Amounts of Chemicals Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer, Birth Defects or Other Reproductive Harm May Be Found inside this Facility”.
• A Permittee shall post signs at locations clearly visible within the consumption area and at all exits requesting patrons to respect residents of adjacent residential neighborhoods by reducing noise levels when leaving.
• A consumption lounge shall not be allowed to operate and sell cannabis, cannabis products, and non-cannabis products between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. • Cannabis consumption areas shall only provide cannabis to an individual in an amount consistent with personal possession and use limits allowed by the State. • If the City receives substantiated odor complaints (confirmed by staff from Planning, Code Enforcement, or Police) related to smoking, the business must cease smoking operations until a solution can be devised that would mitigate the odor problem. • Pursuant to the 2016 California Fire Code section 310.6: Ash Trays: “Where smoking is permitted, suitable noncombustible ash trays or match receivers shall be provided on each table and at other appropriate locations.”
5. Ventilation Standards
An applicant shall submit with their application the Designated Cannabis Consumption Room Ventilation Proposal. In addition, a letter signed and stamped by a licensed mechanical
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4 engineer or other individual authorized by the California Business and Professions Code Sections 6700‐ 6799 (Professional Engineer Act) that demonstrates with reasonable certainty that the performance standards described in these Rules will be met and the Designated Cannabis Consumption Room Ventilation System will operate in compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by State Legislature, in Division 10 (Cannabis) of the Business and Professions Code, Chapter 20 (Local Control). A Designated Cannabis Consumption Room Ventilation Proposal shall include:
o The name, title and license number of the person preparing the proposal. o Explain how the project will achieve the standards mandated by State Legislature, in Division 10 (Cannabis) of the Business and Professions Code, Chapter 20 (Local Control).
o Air change for the Cannabis Consumption Room and for common areas inside Cannabis Retailer or Microbusiness.
o Filter type and odor control measures for the Cannabis Consumption Room. o Location of air intakes and exhaust outlets (exhaust outlets located the maximum distance possible from any residential or commercial building, and no less than 15 feet). Exhaust outlets shall comply with the California Mechanical Code 502.2.2‐Other Product‐ Conveying termination requirements.
o If negative pressure will be maintained in the Retailer or Microbusiness. o Areas, if any, not served by enhanced ventilation.
o Area or areas of building where smoking or vaping will occur. o If applicable, location of Z‐ducts, trickle vents or similar unfiltered air system used for the Cannabis Retailer or Microbusiness.
o Percentage of total square footage, for customer use, of the permitted Cannabis Retailer that will be used for vaping or smoking of cannabis in the Cannabis Consumption Room. o Maximum occupant load for the Designated Cannabis Consumption Room.
The city shall review the Designated Cannabis Consumption Room Ventilation Proposal and may require additional modification or justification prior to the Director's approval.
6. Building and Facility Standards
• The Designated Cannabis Consumption Room shall have a separate heating, ventilation and air‐conditioning (HVAC) system such that none of the air in the Designated Cannabis Consumption Room will be recirculated into other parts of the Cannabis Business’s premises or other parts of the premises.
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5 • The Designated Cannabis Consumption Room shall be completely separated from the remainder of the premises by solid partitions or glazing without openings other than doors, and all doors leading to the Designated Cannabis Consumption Room must be self-closing. All doors must be installed with a gasket to provide a seal.
• The Designated Cannabis Consumption Room shall exhaust 100% of the air directly to the outside through a Pollution Control Unit and Odor Control Unit that eliminates detectable odor, smoke and by-products of combustion to prevent public nuisances. • Onsite consumption patio must not be directly visible from any public place or nonagerestricted area. • Smoke cannabis or cannabis products within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare center, or youth center while children are present is strictly prohibited. • The Designated Cannabis Consumption Room shall reside within or directly adjacent to the existing permitted Cannabis Retailer or Microbusiness.
7. Definitions
“Cannabis Consumption Lounge” is the onsite retail sale and consumption of cannabis or cannabis products by smoking, eating, drinking, chewing, applying topically or otherwise ingesting.
“Cannabis Microbusiness” means a fixed place of business where Cannabis and/or Cannabis Products are Cultivated, Manufactured, Distributed, and/or Sold to Customers. “Cannabis Products” has the meaning set forth in Section 26001 of the California Business and Professions Code, as may be amended from time to time.
“Commercial Cannabis Activity” means the cultivation, possession, manufacture, distribution, processing, storing, laboratory testing, packaging, labeling, transporting, transportation, delivery, or sale of cannabis or a cannabis product.
“Commercial Cannabis Activity Permit” means a permit issued by the City of Arcata pursuant to this Chapter required to conduct commercial cannabis activity. “Consumption” means smoking, eating, drinking, chewing, applying topically or otherwise ingesting.
“Licensed Retailer” is a business authorized by the city and state that sells cannabis and cannabis related products either from a physical location or by delivery. “Preparation” means the heating, re‐heating, or serving of Cannabis Products.
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6 “Storefront Cannabis Retailer” means either of the following: Medicinal Cannabis Retailer or Adult Use Cannabis Retailer.
“Tobacco Products” has the meaning set forth in Section 19H2 of the Health Code, as may be amended from time to time.
Ventilation System
Visit the City of Arcata CCAP Webpage for more information or to apply! https://ca-arcata.civicplus.com/793/CCAP-Application-Individual-Components
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Planning Department
March 2026
1 City of Arcata Rules and Regulations for Temporary Event License Authorizing Cannabis Consumption Under the Arcata Municipal Code Title V Sanitation and Health
1. Authority
The City of Arcata promulgates these rules and regulations pursuant to California State Legislature, in Division 10 (Cannabis) of the Business and Professions Code, Chapter 20 (Local Control) which authorizes local jurisdictions to issue temporary event licenses authorizing onsite cannabis sales and consumption.
The requirements outlined in these rules and regulations are intended to protect the health and safety of consumers and employees of cannabis businesses, prevent the ingestion of adulterated cannabis products, promote sanitary conditions in the consumption, and prevent cannabis edible‐ borne diseases that might occur through unsafe ingredients or cannabis product handling procedures. These Rules may be amended from time to time at the discretion of the city council.
2. Definitions
“Cannabis Products” has the meaning set forth in Section 26001 of the California Business and Professions Code, as may be amended from time to time.
“Commercial Cannabis Activity Permit” means a permit issued by the City of Arcata pursuant to this Chapter required to conduct commercial cannabis activity. “Consumption” means smoking, eating, drinking, chewing, applying topically or otherwise ingesting.
“Licensed Retailer” is a business authorized by the city and state that sells cannabis and cannabis related products.
“Preparation” means the heating, re‐heating, or serving of Cannabis Products. “Temporary Event License/Permit” is required for various short-term activities, generally classified by the number of attendees and the type of activity and includes specific requirements for setup, safety, and business operations.
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March 2026
2 3. Activity Regulations
• Participants interested in the sales of cannabis and cannabis related products must apply for a Special Events Permit through the City Recreation Department in addition to a State Temporary Event License authorizing onsite cannabis sales.
• Cannabis consumption is restricted to persons 21 years of age and older. • All participants who are engaged in the onsite retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products at the event must be a licensed retailer to engage in that activity. • A licensee who submits a Special Events Permit and an application for a State Temporary Event License shall, 60 days before the event, provide to the department a list of all licensees that will be providing onsite sales of cannabis or cannabis products at the event. • The city may require the event and all participants to cease operations without delay if in the opinion of the department or local law enforcement it is necessary to protect the immediate public health and safety.
• The smoking of cannabis or cannabis products at temporary events authorized pursuant to this subdivision is prohibited in locations where smoking is prohibited. • The inventory of cannabis or cannabis products authorized to be sold by a state temporary event license pursuant to this subdivision shall only be transported to and from the temporary event by a licensed distributor or licensed microbusiness. • All on- and off-sale and consumption privileges of alcoholic beverages at the venue shall be suspended for the day of the event and shall not resume until 6 a.m. on the day after the event has ended.
Visit the City of Arcata Specialty Permits Webpage for more information or to apply!
https://www.cityofarcata.org/393/Specialty-Permits
STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 15, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Netra Khatri, City Engineer
PREPARER: Mara Grow, Administrative Specialist
DATE: April 15, 2026
TITLE: Public Hearing to Approve Annual Engineer's Report and Declare City's Intention to Continue to Levy and Collect Assessments of Three Existing Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council:
1) Approve the Annual Engineer's Reports; and
2) Adopt three resolutions declaring the City’s intention to continue to levy and collect assessments including: the Mad River Parkway Business Center Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Resolution No. 256-44; the Janes Creek Meadow Landscape Maintenance Assessment District; Resolution No. 256-43; and the Windsong Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Resolution No. 256-42.
INTRODUCTION:
The City has three assessment districts that are billed annually as part of their property tax assessments. Under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, annual Engineer’s Reports and Resolutions of Intent to continue to levy assessments are required. The Resolutions of Intent are incorporated into the City’s annual budget process. This action directs the City Engineer to complete the required reports and notices in preparation of the budget adoption.
BACKGROUND:
The City is allowed under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 to create assessment districts to install, maintain and service public landscaping and lighting. All three of the districts were legally created based on an Engineer’s Report which clearly describes the improvements, work, and costs.
Several specific parts (A-F) are required to be prepared under the Engineer’s Report, including:
Part A—plans and specifications for the improvements are filed with the City Clerk. Although separately bound, the plans and specifications are a part of this report and are included in it by reference.
Part B—an estimate of the cost of maintaining the improvement.
Part C—an assessment of the estimated cost of maintaining the improvement on each benefited parcel of land within the assessment district.
Part D—a statement of the method by which the undersigned has determined the amount proposed to be assessed against each parcel.
Part E—a list of the names and addresses of the owners of real property within the assessment district, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll for taxes, or as known to the Clerk.
The list is keyed to Part C by assessment number.
Part F—a diagram showing all of the parcels or real property within this assessment district. The diagram is keyed to Part C by assessment number.
On April 1, 2026, The Council reviewed the three assessment districts’ annual levies and directed staff to publish the required public notices and hold public hearing during the annual budget approval process. The public hearing date was directed by the Council to occur on April 15, 2026.
The notice for public hearing was published in the Mad River Union on March 25, 2026, and April 1, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
Annually, an Engineer’s Report is required to be prepared to report to the City Council so they may adopt a resolution proposing any new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements. There are no changes recommended within the Windsong and Janes Creek Meadow Assessment Districts. The Mad River Parkway will see a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of
2.7% per the approved conditions of the district. City forces will continue to perform the work/improvements and maintenance as per the original Engineer’s Report and request the continued assessment of the benefited parcels.
Please refer to the three attached reports for the districts, including the funds required and expended.
A public notification was published in the local paper on April 1, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and following a public hearing the Council will be asked to approve the Engineer’s Reports and to adopt a resolution for each individual district, declaring the continued collection of assessments. The proposed resolutions are included in the three Engineer’s Reports, attached as Resolution Nos. 256- 42, -43 and -44.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Failure to approve the continued assessments would result in a reduction of funds to maintain the grounds and lighting within the three assessment districts. The total funding recommended in the Engineer’s Reports for the three districts is $39,403.61 RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Open the Public Hearing.
2. Receive a staff report and review questions with staff.
3. Open public comment.
4. Close public comment/the public hearing.
5. Motion to approve the Engineer’s Report and Adopt Resolution Nos. 256-42, 256-43, and 256-44 continuing to levy and collect assessments of existing assessment districts.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. 2026-2027 MRBP - Engineers Report and Resolution (PDF) B. 2026-2027 Windsong - Engineers Report and Resolution (PDF) C. 2026-2027 Janes Creek Meadows - Engineers Report and Resolution (PDF)
RESOLUTION NO. 256-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONTINUE TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE MAD
RIVER PARKWAY BUSINESS CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, Arcata City Council approved the Mad River Park Business Center Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (District) through Resolution 134-06; and WHEREAS, as required and directed by the City Council at their March 4, 2026 the City Council directed the City Engineer to return on April 15, 2026 or as soon thereafter following public notification the City Engineer has prepared and filed the Annual Engineer’s Report and with the City Clerk, and said report is presented to the City Council herein entitled "Engineer's Report for Mad River Business Center Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2026-2027”; and WHEREAS, the proposed improvements for the District are briefly described as follows:
Seven streetlights, landscape areas within the street right-of-way, the park area field, equipment, a ten-foot-wide path and vegetated swales, graffiti abatement, and a bridge/drainage structure for access and handrail; and
WHEREAS, there are no substantial changes proposed to be made for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to the improvements ordered for the District for this past Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are proposed to increase per the CPI (2.7%); and WHEREAS, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. A written protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. Written protests may be delivered in person to the City Clerk or may be mailed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 736 F Street Arcata, California 95521.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arcata:
1. Approves the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, and hereby referred to for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District;
2. Approves assessment rates for the District are included as Attachment A;
3. Finds the public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of this Council, to order the continuation and collection of assessments against the lots and parcels of property within the Mad River Parkway Business Center Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (the “District”) in the amounts outlined on Appendix A, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described here in; and
4. Requests that collection of said Assessment fees be collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time, together with and not separately from the general taxes, and directs the Finance Director to file the Annual Assessment Record with the County AuditorController no later than August 10th, 2026.
This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
Attachment A:Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Mad River Parkway Business Center Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Assessment Record.
APPROVED AND PASSED this 15th day of April, 2026.
DATED: April 15, 2026
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk, City of Arcata Mayor, City of Arcata
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 256-44 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata, County of Humboldt, California, held on the 15th day of April, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
City Clerk, City of Arcata
ATTACHMENT
MAD RIVER BUSINESS PARK
ASSESSMENT ROLL
SPECIAL FISCAL YEAR PROPERTY
ASSESSMENT 2026-2027 DESCRIPTION
NUMBER AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.
TOTAL ASSESSMENT: $8,473.61
David Caisse, Assistant City Engineer 04/01/26 City of Arcata Engineer's Report for The Windsong
Landscape Maintenance Assessment
District
2026/2027
A: OVERVIEW
The City of Arcata (“City”) annually levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the Landscape Assessment District Titled Windsong Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (WLAD) in order to continue the maintenance of landscape improvements within the “District”.
The District was formed in October 1995 and is levied annually, pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”) and the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID, added by Proposition 218. This Engineer’s Annual Report (“Report”) describes the District, any changes to the District, modifications to the improvements or zones, and the proposed assessments for fiscal year 2026/2027.
The budgets and annual assessments are based on the City’s estimated cost to maintain the improvements that provide special benefits to properties within the District. The word “parcel”, for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Parcel Number by the Humboldt County Assessor’s Office. The Humboldt County Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Parcel Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed for special district benefit assessments on the tax roll.
Each fiscal year, an Engineer’s Report is prepared and presented to the City Council describing the District any changes to the District or improvements and the proposed budget and assessments for that fiscal year and the City Council shall hold a noticed public hearing regarding these matters prior to approving and ordering the proposed levy of assessments.
Following final approval of the Report the Council orders the levy and collection of assessments for the fiscal year pursuant to the 1972 Act. In such case, the assessment information will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax roll for each parcel in fiscal year 2026/2027.
B. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
The Windsong Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (WLAD) consists of 110 single family lots (previously 43 lots.) Five of the lots remain undeveloped.
The subdivision is situated along the western border of Arcata adjacent to the bottoms, north of HWY 255, east of V Street, south of Vaissade Road and west of Lorelei Road. The WLAD contains a City owned parcel known as Windsong Park (1.77 Ac.) and several landscaped/vegetated parcels which the City maintains for aesthetics and drainage purposes.
C. IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT As generally defined by the 1972 Act and applicable to this District, the improvements and associated assessments may include one or more of the following:
1. The installation or planting of landscaping;
2. The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities;
3. The installation or construction of public lighting facilities including, but not limited to streetlights and traffic signals;
4. The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof;
5. The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to, all of the following: a) Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. b) Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms.
6. The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open-space purposes or any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.
7. The maintenance or servicing, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement including but not limited to: a) Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements; b) Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities; c) Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury; d) The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste; e) The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti; f) Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements; g) Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
8. Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to: a) The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment; b) The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices; c) Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; d) Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; e) Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements; f) Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
D. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES
The purpose of this District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance and servicing of the landscaped areas within the street right of way, playfield (park), playground and other operations and servicing of local landscaping and drainage improvements. The improvements in general include playground equipment and furniture, irrigation system, and public trail areas. The improvements to be maintained and funded entirely or partially through the District assessments are generally described as in the original Engineers report.
Landscaping and Appurtenant Facilities: Landscaping improvements include but are not limited to: Landscaping, planting, shrubbery, trees, irrigation systems, fences, hardscapes, fixtures, electricity and water, sidewalk maintenance resulting from landscape growth and appurtenant
facilities in public rights-of-way, medians, swales, parkways and dedicated easements within the proposed boundaries of said Assessment District. Together with any and all incidental expenses in connection there with as particularly authorized pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Vegetation Management
Vegetation Management includes but is not limited to the mowing and trimming of identified drainage easements, street frontage, Windsong Park and other landscape areas (parcels).
Lighting and Appurtenant Facilities
Street lighting improvements include but are not limited to: Poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, conductors, equipment including guys, anchors, posts and pedestals, metering devices and appurtenant facilities as required to provide safety lighting and traffic signals in public rights-ofway and dedicated easements within the proposed boundaries of said Assessment District. The public lighting system is maintained to provide adequate illumination. Power for streetlights is furnished by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and based on the rates for power authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission LS2-A rate.
Park and Recreation Improvements and Appurtenant Facilities Parks and recreation improvements include but are not limited to lights, playgrounds, playground equipment, park furniture, site amenities, and appurtenant facilities in public parks and recreation facilities within the boundaries of said Assessment District.
E: Recent Changes and Proposed Changes for 2026/2027 Fiscal Year No changes to report for this past FY (25/26), City continued to provide the maintenance and improvements above the amount received from the District. No changes in the rate of assessment are proposed in the next FY 26-27.
F: ASSESSMENT
The annual assessments are based on the historical and estimated costs to maintain the improvements that provide a prescribed benefit to properties within the District. The most complete assessment (FY24/25) is based on cost data recorded from the Parks and Facilities Department principally, plus the preparation of this report. No CPI was included in this District and thus the costs have not increased over time while the costs to deliver services have. Each parcel within the District is responsible for paying $135/parcel based on the approved Engineers Estimate.
Assessment District 2024/2025 2025/2026 2026/2027
Assessment Expense Assessment Expense Assessment
Windsong LAD $ 14,850.00 $ 30,164.12 $ 14,850.00 *TBD $ 14,850.00 *Current Fiscal Year - Total expenses are unknown until after July 1, 2026.
WINDSONG
ASSESSMENT ROLL
SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT
NUMBER
PROPERTY FISCAL YEAR
DESCRIPTION 2026-2027
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT
Lot 361-3 505-361-003 $135.00
Lot 361-4 505-361-004 $135.00
Lot 361-5 505-361-005 $135.00
Lot 361-6 505-361-006 $135.00
Lot 361-7 505-361-007 $135.00
Lot 361-8 505-361-008 $135.00
Lot 361-9 505-361-009 $135.00
Lot 361-10 505-361-010 $135.00
Lot 36-11 505-361-011 $135.00
Lot 361-12 505-361-012 $135.00
Lot 361-13 505-361-013 $135.00
Lot 361-14 505-361-014 $135.00
Lot 361-15 505-361-015 $135.00
Lot 361-16 505-361-016 $135.00
Lot 361-17 505-361-017 $135.00
Lot 361-18 505-361-018 $135.00
Lot 361-19 505-361-019 $135.00
Lot 361-20 505-361-020 $135.00
ATTACHMENT
Lot 361-21 505-361-021 $135.00
Lot 361-22 505-361-022 $135.00
Lot 361-23 505-361-023 $135.00
Lot 361-24 $135.00 505-361-024
Lot 361-25 $135.00 505-361-025
Lot 361-26 $135.00 505-361-026
Lot 361-27 $135.00 505-361-027
Lot 361-28 $135.00 505-361-028
Lot 361-29 $135.00 505-361-029
Lot 361-30 $135.00 505-361-030
Lot 361-31 $135.00 505-361-031
Lot 361-32 $135.00 505-361-032
Lot 361-33 $135.00 505-361-033
Lot 361-34 $135.00 505-361-034
Lot 361-35 $135.00 505-361-035
Lot 361-36 $135.00 505-361-036
Lot 361-37 $135.00 505-361-037
Lot 361-38 $135.00 505-361-038
Lot 361-39 $135.00 505-361-039
Lot 361-40 $135.00 505-361-040
Lot 361-41 $135.00 505-361-041
Lot 361-42 $135.00 505-361-042
Lot 361-43 $135.00 505-361-043
Lot 361-44 $135.00 505-361-044
Lot 361-45 $135.00 505-361-045
Lot 361-46 $135.00 505-361-046
Lot 361-47 $135.00 505-361-047
Lot 361-48 $135.00 505-361-048
Lot 361-49 $135.00 505-361-049
Lot 361-50 $135.00 505-361-050
Lot 361-51 $135.00 505-361-051
Lot 361-52 $135.00 505-361-052
Lot 362-1 $135.00 505-362-001
Lot 362-2 $135.00 505-362-002
Lot 362-3 $135.00 505-362-003
Lot 362-4 $135.00 505-362-004
Lot 362-5 $135.00 505-362-005
Lot 362-6 $135.00 505-362-006
Lot 362-7 $135.00 505-362-007
Lot 362-8 $135.00 505-362-008
Lot 362-9 $135.00 505-362-009
Lot 362-10 $135.00 505-362-010
Lot 362-11 $135.00 505-362-011
Lot 362-12 $135.00 505-362-012
Lot 362-13 $135.00 505-362-013
Lot 362-14 $135.00 505-362-014
Lot 362-15 $135.00 505-362-015
Lot 362-16 $135.00 505-362-016
Lot 362-17 $135.00 505-362-017
Lot 362-18 $135.00 505-362-018
Lot 362-19 $135.00 505-362-019
Lot 362-20 $135.00 505-362-020
Lot 362-21 $135.00 505-362-021
Lot 362-22 $135.00 505-362-022
Lot 362-23 $135.00 505-362-023
Lot 362-24 $135.00 505-362-024
Lot 362-25 $135.00 505-362-025
Lot 362-26 $135.00 505-362-026
Lot 362-27 $135.00 505-362-027
Lot 362-28 $135.00 505-362-028
Lot 362-29 $135.00 505-362-029
Lot 362-30 $135.00 505-362-030
Lot 362-31 $135.00 505-362-031
Lot 362-32 $135.00 505-362-032
Lot 362-33 $135.00 505-362-033
Lot 362-34 $135.00 505-362-034
Lot 362-35 $135.00 505-362-035
Lot 362-36 $135.00 505-362-036
Lot 362-37 $135.00 505-362-037
Lot 362-38 $135.20 505-362-038
Lot 362-39 $135.00 505-362-039
Lot 362-40 $135.00 505-362-040
Lot 362-41 $135.00 505-362-041
Lot 362-42 $135.00 505-362-042
Lot 362-43 $135.00 505-362-043
Lot 362-44 $135.00 505-362-044
Lot 362-45 $135.00 505-362-045
Lot 362-46 $135.00 505-362-046
Lot 362-47 $135.00 505-362-047
Lot 362-48 $135.00 505-362-048
Lot 362-49 $135.00 505-362-049
Lot 362-50 $135.00 505-362-050
Lot 362-51 $135.00 505-362-051
Lot 362-52 $135.00 505-362-052
Lot 362-53 $135.00 505-362-053
Lot 362-54 $135.00 505-362-054
Lot 362-55 $135.00 505-362-055
Lot 362-56 $135.00 505-362-056
Lot 362-57 $135.00 505-362-057
Lot 362-58 $135.00 505-362-058
Lot 362-59 $135.00 505-362-059
Lot 362-60 $135.00 505-362-060
TOTAL ASSESSMENT: $14,850.00
RESOLUTION NO. 256-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONTINUE TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE
WINDSONG LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, The Arcata City Council approved the Windsong Landscape Maintenance District through Resolution No. 956-26 and then amended the District through Resolution No. 012-37; and WHEREAS, as required and directed by the City Council at their March 4, 2026, the City Council directed the City Engineer to return on April 15, 2026 or as soon thereafter following public notification the City Engineer has prepared and filed the Annual Report and with the City Clerk, and said report is presented to the City Council herein entitled "Engineer's Report for Windsong Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2026-
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements and purpose for the District are briefly described as follows:
The purpose of this District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance and servicing of the landscaped areas within the street right of way, playfield (park), playground and other operations and servicing of local landscaping and drainage improvements. The improvements in general include playground equipment and furniture, irrigation system, and public trail areas; and WHEREAS, there are no changes proposed to be made for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to the improvements ordered for the District for this past Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 are not proposed to change from those originally approved; and WHEREAS, All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. A written protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. Written protests may be delivered in person to the City Clerk or may be mailed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 736 F Street Arcata, California 95521.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arcata:
1. Approves the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Report, on file with the City Clerk and hereby referred to for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District;
2. Approves assessment rates for the District, included as Attachment A for Fiscal Year 2026-2027;
3. Finds the public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of this Council, to order the continuation and collection of assessments against the lots and parcels of property within the Appendix A, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described here in; and
4. Requests that collection of said Assessment fees be collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time, together with and not separately from the general taxes, and directs the Finance Director to file the Annual Assessment Record with the County Auditor-Controller no later than August 10, 2026.
This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
Attachment A: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Windsong Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Assessment Record.
APPROVED AND PASSED this 15th day of April, 2026.
DATED: April 15, 2026
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk, City of Arcata Mayor, City of Arcata
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 256-42 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata, County of Humboldt, California, held on the 15th day of April, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
City Clerk, City of Arcata
ATTACHMENT
WINDSONG
ASSESSMENT ROLL
SPECIAL FISCAL YEAR PROPERTY
ASSESSMENT 2026-2027 DESCRIPTION
NUMBER AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT NO.
Lot 361-3 $135.00 505-361-003
Lot 361-4 $135.00 505-361-004
Lot 361-5 $135.00 505-361-005
Lot 361-6 $135.00 505-361-006
Lot 361-7 $135.00 505-361-007
Lot 361-8 $135.00 505-361-008
Lot 361-9 $135.00 505-361-009
Lot 361-10 $135.00 505-361-010
Lot 36-11 $135.00 505-361-011
Lot 361-12 $135.00 505-361-012
Lot 361-13 $135.00 505-361-013
Lot 361-14 $135.00 505-361-014
Lot 361-15 $135.00 505-361-015
Lot 361-16 $135.00 505-361-016
Lot 361-17 $135.00 505-361-017
Lot 361-18 $135.00 505-361-018
Lot 361-19 $135.00 505-361-019
Lot 361-20 $135.00 505-361-020
Lot 361-21 $135.00 505-361-021
Lot 361-22 $135.00 505-361-022
Lot 361-23 $135.00 505-361-023
Lot 361-24 $135.00 505-361-024
Lot 361-25 $135.00 505-361-025
Lot 361-26 $135.00 505-361-026
Lot 361-27 $135.00 505-361-027
Lot 361-28 $135.00 505-361-028
Lot 361-29 $135.00 505-361-029
Lot 361-30 $135.00 505-361-030
Lot 361-31 $135.00 505-361-031
Lot 361-32 $135.00 505-361-032
Lot 361-33 $135.00 505-361-033
Lot 361-34 $135.00 505-361-034
Lot 361-35 $135.00 505-361-035
Lot 361-36 $135.00 505-361-036
Lot 361-37 $135.00 505-361-037
Lot 361-38 $135.00 505-361-038
Lot 361-39 $135.00 505-361-039
Lot 361-40 $135.00 505-361-040
Lot 361-41 $135.00 505-361-041
Lot 361-42 $135.00 505-361-042
Lot 361-43 $135.00 505-361-043
Lot 361-44 $135.00 505-361-044
Lot 361-45 $135.00 505-361-045
Lot 361-46 $135.00 505-361-046
Lot 361-47 $135.00 505-361-047
Lot 361-48 $135.00 505-361-048
Lot 361-49 $135.00 505-361-049
Lot 361-50 $135.00 505-361-050
Lot 361-51 $135.00 505-361-051
Lot 361-52 $135.00 505-361-052
Lot 362-1 $135.00 505-362-001
Lot 362-2 $135.00 505-362-002
Lot 362-3 $135.00 505-362-003
Lot 362-4 $135.00 505-362-004
Lot 362-5 $135.00 505-362-005
Lot 362-6 $135.00 505-362-006
Lot 362-7 $135.00 505-362-007
Lot 362-8 $135.00 505-362-008
Lot 362-9 $135.00 505-362-009
Lot 362-10 $135.00 505-362-010
Lot 362-11 $135.00 505-362-011
Lot 362-12 $135.00 505-362-012
Lot 362-13 $135.00 505-362-013
Lot 362-14 $135.00 505-362-014
Lot 362-15 $135.00 505-362-015
Lot 362-16 $135.00 505-362-016
Lot 362-17 $135.00 505-362-017
Lot 362-18 $135.00 505-362-018
Lot 362-19 $135.00 505-362-019
Lot 362-20 $135.00 505-362-020
Lot 362-21 $135.00 505-362-021
Lot 362-22 $135.00 505-362-022
Lot 362-23 $135.00 505-362-023
Lot 362-24 $135.00 505-362-024
Lot 362-25 $135.00 505-362-025
Lot 362-26 $135.00 505-362-026
Lot 362-27 $135.00 505-362-027
Lot 362-28 $135.00 505-362-028
Lot 362-29 $135.00 505-362-029
Lot 362-30 $135.00 505-362-030
Lot 362-31 $135.00 505-362-031
Lot 362-32 $135.00 505-362-032
Lot 362-33 $135.00 505-362-033
Lot 362-34 $135.00 505-362-034
Lot 362-35 $135.00 505-362-035
Lot 362-36 $135.00 505-362-036
Lot 362-37 $135.00 505-362-037
Lot 362-38 $135.20 505-362-038
Lot 362-39 $135.00 505-362-039
Lot 362-40 $135.00 505-362-040
Lot 362-41 $135.00 505-362-041
Lot 362-42 $135.00 505-362-042
Lot 362-43 $135.00 505-362-043
Lot 362-44 $135.00 505-362-044
Lot 362-45 $135.00 505-362-045
Lot 362-46 $135.00 505-362-046
Lot 362-47 $135.00 505-362-047
Lot 362-48 $135.00 505-362-048
Lot 362-49 $135.00 505-362-049
Lot 362-50 $135.00 505-362-050
Lot 362-51 $135.00 505-362-051
Lot 362-52 $135.00 505-362-052
Lot 362-53 $135.00 505-362-053
Lot 362-54 $135.00 505-362-054
Lot 362-55 $135.00 505-362-055
Lot 362-56 $135.00 505-362-056
Lot 362-57 $135.00 505-362-057
Lot 362-58 $135.00 505-362-058
Lot 362-59 $135.00 505-362-059
Lot 362-60 $135.00 505-362-060
TOTAL ASSESSMENT: $14,850.00
RESOLUTION NO. 256-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONTINUE TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE
JANES CREEK MEADOW LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, Arcata City Council approved the Janes Creek Meadow Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (District) through Resolution No. 034-15; and
WHEREAS, as required and directed by the City Council at its March 4, 2026, meeting, the City Council directed the City Engineer to return on April 15, 2026, or as soon thereafter following public notification the City Engineer has prepared and filed the Annual Engineer’s Report and with the City Clerk, and said report is presented to the City Council herein entitled "Engineer's Report for Janes Creek Meadow Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2026-2027”; and WHEREAS, the proposed improvements for the District are briefly described as follows:
Maintenance or servicing installed improvements including street lights, landscape areas within the street right-of-way, the park play field and equipment, 3,000’ trail and vegetated drainage swales and pond, fences on City right of way, pedestrian and emergency bridge access, structure for access and handrail; and
WHEREAS, there are no substantial changes proposed to be made for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to the improvements ordered for the District for this past Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the Assessments per lot/unit shall remain the same; and
WHEREAS, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. A written protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. Written protests may be delivered in person to the City Clerk or may be mailed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 736 F Street Arcata, California 95521.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arcata:
1. Approves the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, and hereby referred to for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District;
2. Approves assessment rates for the District are included as Attachment A;
3. Finds the public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of this Council to order, the continuation and collection of assessments against the lots and parcels of property within the Janes Creek Meadow Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (the “District”) in the amounts outlined on Attachment A, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described herein; and
4. Requests that collection of said Assessment fees be collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time, together with and not separately from the general taxes, and directs the Finance Director to file the Annual Assessment Record with the County Auditor-Controller no later than August 10th, 2026.
This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
Attachment A: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Janes Creek Meadow Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Assessment Record.
APPROVED AND PASSED this 15th day of April, 2026.
DATED: April 15, 2026
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk, City of Arcata Mayor, City of Arcata
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 256-43 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata, County of Humboldt, California, held on the 15th day of April, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
City Clerk, City of Arcata
ATTACHMENT
JANES CREEK MEADOW
ASSESSMENT ROLL
SPECIAL FISCAL YEAR PROPERTY
ASSESSMENT 2026-2027 DESCRIPTION
NUMBER AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.
Lot 1 507-511-001 268.00
Lot 2 507-511-002 268.00
Lot 4 507-511-004 268.00
Lot 5 507-511-005 268.00
Lot 6 507-511-006 268.00
Lot 7 507-511-007 536.00
Lot 8 507-511-008 268.00
Lot 9 507-511-009 268.00
Lot 10 507-511-010 268.00
Lot 11 507-511-011 268.00
Lot 12 507-511-012 268.00
Lot 13 507-511-013 268.00
Lot 14 507-511-014 268.00
Lot 15 507-511-015 268.00
Lot 16 507-511-016 268.00
Lot 17 507-511-017 536.00
Lot 18 507-511-018 268.00
Lot 19 507-511-019 268.00
Lot 20 507-511-020 268.00
Lot 21 507-511-021 268.00
Lot 22 507-511-022 268.00
Lot 23 507-511-023 268.00
Lot 24 507-511-024 536.00
Lot 25 507-511-025 268.00
Lot 26 507-511-026 268.00
Lot 27 507-511-027 268.00
Lot 28 507-511-028 804.00
Lot 29 507-511-029 268.00
Lot 30 507-511-030 268.00
Lot 31 507-511-031 268.00
Lot 32 507-511-032 268.00
Lot 33 507-511-033 268.00
Lot 34 507-511-034 268.00
Lot 35 507-511-035 268.00
Lot 36 507-511-036 268.00
Lot 37 507-511-037 268.00
Lot 38 507-511-038 268.00
Lot 39 507-511-039 268.00
Lot 40 507-511-040 536.00
Lot 41 507-511-041 268.00
Lot 42 507-511-042 268.00
Lot 43 507-511-043 268.00
Lot 44 507-511-044 268.00
Lot 45 507-511-045 268.00
Lot 46 507-511-046 268.00
Lot 47 507-511-047 268.00
Lot 48 507-511-048 268.00
Lot 49 507-511-049 536.00
Lot 50 507-511-050 268.00
Lot 51 507-511-051 268.00
Lot 52 507-511-052 268.00
Lot 53 507-511-053 268.00
Lot 54 507-511-001 268.00
TOTAL ASSESSMENT: $16,080
STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Tabatha Miller, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director PREPARER: Tabatha Miller, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director DATE: April 15, 2026
TITLE: Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution No. 256-53, Updating the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council:
1) Open the Public Hearing;
2) Receive a staff report and review questions with staff; 3) Open public comment;
4) Close public comment and the public hearing; and
5) Adopt Resolution No. 256-53, Updating the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026- 2027.
INTRODUCTION:
The City reviews and updates the City’s fees, consistent with the goal of ensuring, with only a few exceptions, that fees for City services are sufficient to recover the cost of providing those services.
California Government Code requires that changes to the City’s fees be presented to the City Council at a public hearing in accordance with Sections 66016 and 6062a.
BACKGROUND:
Typically, as part of the budget preparation process, city staff review current fees to determine whether such fees and charges are sufficient to recoup costs associated with providing services to the public. Attachment B (Exhibit A to the Resolution) sets forth the proposed changes to the existing Master Fee Schedule, which was adopted on April 16, 2025, and became effective July 1, 2025.
The Master Fee Schedule (Schedule) consolidates all City fees and charges into one schedule.
Therefore, the Schedule includes already adopted rates for certain fees, including the City’s Water and Wastewater Utilities and Business License Tax Fees. When fees and charges are newly implemented or increased, a public hearing is required by CA Government Code Section 66018. The public hearing notice was published on April 1, 2026, and April 8, 2026, in the Mad River Union and was posted at City Hall in accordance with CA Government Code Sections 66016 and 6062.
DISCUSSION:
Staff time and other costs incurred in conducting City business (such as processing of development and other applications, inspections, providing classes, renting facilities, and most other services) are
generally measurable and are provided for the benefit of individuals as opposed to the benefit of the community as a whole. Hence, fees for these activities are not taxes, but rather, they are fees for services. Cities have the general authority to impose fees (as charges and rates) under the cities’ police powers granted by the state Constitution (Article XI, Sections 7 and 9).
Miscellaneous fees and charges are limited to the amount necessary to cover the cost of providing the service. If fees in excess of cost are collected, they must be used to reduce the service charge cost. Excess fees cannot become a source of revenue for the General Fund. To avoid annual ups and downs in fees and to ensure that the City recoups the reasonable costs, the City applies a cost-ofliving index most years and only calculates the estimated actual costs periodically.
The proposed fee schedule has incorporated the annual change in CPI-U West to adjust most fees and charges for City Services, excluding utilities, transportation charges and other fees tied to taxes, or county, state or federal standards. The annual change in CPI-U for All West Urban Consumers from calendar year 2024 to 2025 was a 2.7% increase.
The City Council set the Public Hearing on the possible adoption of the Water and Wastewater Rate Adjustments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 through FY 2029-2030 for April 15, 2026. Water and Wastewater Rate adjustments are subject to the Proposition 218 process, which includes its own separate public hearing and notice requirements. Absent a majority protest on the proposed rates, as tallied by the City Clerk just prior to closing that public hearing, the City Council may adopt those adjustments. If adopted, those rate adjustments for the FY 2026-27 will be reflected in the Fee Schedule for reference purposes.
Fees and charges for a “development project,” as defined by CA Government Code section 66000, may take effect no less than 60 days after approval. A “development project” is any project undertaken for the purpose of development and includes the issuance of a permit for construction, or reconstruction. For consistency in implementing the fee changes and to ensure that the City complies with all waiting periods, staff recommend that all the proposed fee changes become effective on July 1, 2026, which coincides with the start of the new FY 2026-27.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA,” Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), because it approves and sets forth a procedure for determining fees for the purpose of meeting the operating expenses of City departments, as set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and Section 15273 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA):
The adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA,” Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), because it approves and sets forth a procedure for determining fees for the purpose of meeting the operating expenses of City departments, as set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and Section 15273 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Enterprise Funds
Including the enterprise funds, user fees and charges account for $18.27 million of the City’s total budgeted annual revenue of $74.61 million in FY 2025-26. Water and Wastewater charges account for $15.61 million or 85% of the total user fees and charges. There are no increases included in this Fee Schedule for Water, Wastewater or Stormwater charges. However, as mentioned above, the City
Council is scheduled to take possible action on proposed water and wastewater rate adjustments during the separate Public Hearing also scheduled for April 15, 2026.
General Fund
If you exclude the enterprise funds, $1.31 million or 7.2% of the user fees and charges revenue is expected to be generated in the General Fund for FY 2025-26. Approximately $596k from development permits and fees, $130k from Police Department charges, $358k from recreation classes and programs, and $224k from rental of city facilities. This is just 6.1% of the FY 2025-26 General Fund Budgeted Revenues of $21.41 million. The estimated decrease in user fees and charges for the General Fund in FY 2025-26, assuming FY 2024-25 actual revenue levels, is approximately $121k.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Open the Public Hearing.
2) Receive a staff report and review questions with staff. 3) Open public comment.
4) Close public comment and the public hearing.
5) Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 256-53, Updating the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 256-53
B. Exhibit A – FY 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 256-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA
UPDATING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR VARIOUS FEES AND
SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution, the laws of the State of California, and City ordinances, the City of Arcata is authorized to adopt and implement rates, fees and charges for certain municipal services, provided the same do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing such services; and WHEREAS, for the convenience of the public, it is desirable to gather in a single document, identified as the Master Fee Schedule, a comprehensive list of various fees and service charges imposed by the City; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2026, the City Council after conducting a public hearing on the updates to the Master Fee Schedule, the City Council of the City of Arcata reviewed and updated the Master Fee Schedule as necessary to reflect revisions in costs to provide certain said services; and
WHEREAS, the attached “Attachment A” details the additions and revisions to the Master Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2026-27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arcata hereby set, adjust and approve the various fees and service charges for certain City services and facilities, as set forth in the attached “Attachment A”.
This resolution is effective July 1, 2026.
DATED:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk, City of Arcata Mayor, City of Arcata
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 256-53, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata, Humboldt County, California, held on the 15th day of April, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
___________________________
City Clerk, City of Arcata
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
1. Business Licenses
1 Business License - Transfer $5.00 $5.00 each
2 Business License - Duplicate business license $5.00 $5.00 each 3 Business License - General Business License $40.00 $40.00 per year 4 Business License - General Business License (per each FTE employee for first nineteen (19) employees in excess of one (1)) $10.00 $10.00 per year 5 Business License - General Business License per year for each FTE employee in excess of nineteen (19), with no additional fees in excess of total of seventy (70) $5.00 $5.00 per year per employee over 19 up to 70 6 Business License - General Business License (located outside of City but delivers goods or performs services within City) $40.00 $40.00 per year 7 Business License - Special Sales, Bankrupt Sales, Solicitors, etc. (Temporary places of business) $50.00 $50.00 per day
8 NEW FEE Administrative Fee for manual entry of information from Paper Application $0.00 $10.00 per new application 9 Automobile Parking Parking, Automobile - less than 25 parking spaces $25.00 $25.00 per year 10 Parking, Automobile - more that 25, but less than 50 parking spaces $50.00 $50.00 per year 11 Parking, Automobile - 50 or more parking spaces $75.00 $75.00 per year 12 Cardrooms Cardrooms $100.00 $100.00 per year per table 13 Cardrooms - Application processing fee for permit for a cardroom operator or cardroom dealer $89.00 $89.00 each
plus the amount charged by CA
DOJ for processing
14 Circuses/Carnivals Circuses and Carnivals $50.00 $50.00 per day 15 Golf Course/Rifle
Range/similar Golf Courses, Rifle Ranges, and Similar $50.00 $50.00 per year 16 Advertisement Advertising, Outdoor $100.00 $100.00 per year 17 Advertising, Outdoor (additional, in excess of 20 billboards) $5.00 $5.00 per billboard 18 Pool Halls Pool Halls $100.00 $100.00 per year per table 19 Apartments Apartments (for owners of 3 or more residential units) $40.00 $40.00 per year 20 Apartments (additional for each unit over 3) $5.00 $5.00 per year 21 Rooming & Rental
Houses Rooming and Rental Houses (rented to 5 or more unrelated tenants) $40.00 $40.00 per year 22 Rooming and Rental Houses (for each unrelated tenant in excess of 5) $2.00 $2.00 per year 23 Mini Storage Mini Storage (less than 20 units) $40.00 $40.00 per year 24 Mini Storage (21 to 40 units) $50.00 $50.00 per year 25 Mini Storage (more than 40 units) $40.00 $40.00 per year 26 Hotels, Motels,
Mobile Parks Hotels, Motels, and Mobile Parks (having 4 or more units/spaces) $40.00 $40.00 per year 27 Hotels, Motels, and Mobile Parks (additional for each unit/space in excess of 4) $2.00 $2.00 per year 28 Vehicles for Hire Vehicles for Hire $50.00 $50.00 per year 29 Driver's Permit Fee, initial year (Plus fee charged by the Dept. of Justice for fingerprints) $75.00 $75.00 per year 30 Driver's Permit Fee, after initial year $30.00 $30.00 per year 31 Driver's Permit Fee, failure to renew by February 1 $0.00 $0.00 100% of fees due 32 Drivers operating w/o valid Driver's Permit $0.00 $0.00 200% Fees doubled 33 Pedicab
Pedicab Operator's Permit Fee, Annual vehicle license fee (Plus fee charged by the Dept. of Justice for fingerprints) $50.00 $50.00 per year City of Arcata
FY 2027 Master Fee Schedule Per Resolution No. 256-53
Effective 7-1-2026
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
34 Pedicab Operator's Permit Fee, Operator's permit fee (initial year) $50.00 $50.00 First year or portion
thereof
35 Pedicab Operator's Permit Fee (after initial year) $25.00 $25.00 per year 36 Pedicab Operator's Permit Fee, failure to renew by February 1 $0.00 $0.00 100% of fees due 37 Pedicab operating w/o valid Pedicab Operator's Permit $0.00 $0.00 200% Fees doubled 38 Pedicab Planning Compliance Fee, new application $20.00 $20.00 each 39 Pedicab Planning Compliance Fee, renewal $10.00 $10.00 each 40 Pedicab Application Review & Approval Fee, new application $10.00 $10.00 each 41 Pedicab Application Review & Approval Fee, renewal $5.00 $5.00 each 42 Contractors Contractors $50.00 $50.00 per year
43 Subcontractors, per each job $10.00 $10.00 per year
44 Subcontractors, 5 jobs or more (Not to exceed $50 per year) $50.00 $50.00 per year 45 Farmers Market Farmer's Market, Fireworks, Christmas Trees, Craft Sales, other Seasonal $40.00 $40.00 per year 46 Booths
Booths - 4th of July, North Country Fair, Oyster Festival, etc. (waived for holders of a current City of Arcata business license) $20.00 $20.00 per booth per event
2. Photocopying, Mailing of Printed Material, Maps, Documents, and Reports 47 Copying Copying (Non-Police) - 1 or more Copies $0.50 $0.51 each 48 Copying (Non-Police) - Plot Engineering/Scan Drawing (24”x 36”) $8.00 $8.22 per sheet plus 49 Copying (Non-Police) - Plot Engineering/Scan Drawing (11”x 17”) $1.00 $1.03 per sheet 50 Copying (Non-Police) - Disc copy of Electronic Data $6.97 $7.16 per disc plus plus labor costs 51 Copying (Non-Police) - DVD Copies $5.52 $5.67 per disc 52 Police Reports,
Verifications,
Copying Police - Traffic Accident Report, current $15.00 $15.00 per report 53 Police - Traffic Accident Report, archived $20.00 $20.00 per report 54 Police - Police Reports, current ($15 minimum) $0.10 $0.10 per page 55 Police - Police Reports, archived ($20 minimum) $0.10 $0.10 per page 56 Police - Copies of Tapes, Photos, CDs $15.00 $15.00 each plus plus labor costs 57 Police - Records Research $15.00 $15.00 each plus plus labor costs 58 Police - Incident Verification $15.00 $15.00 per incident 59 Police - Clearance Letters $15.00 $15.00 each plus plus labor costs 60 Police - Records Check $15.00 $15.00 each
61 Police - Subpoenaed Reports $22.00 $22.00 per hour plus $0.11 per page 62 Envelopes Envelopes, letter size $0.13 $0.13 each
63 Envelopes, large manila size $0.27 $0.27 each
64 Business Licenses
Mailing List Business License Mailing List, standard list on paper $54.68 $56.16 per list 65 Business License Mailing List, standard list electronically submitted or CD/Diskette $14.21 $14.59 per list 66 Business License Mailing List, customized list on CD/Diskette $28.41 $29.18 per list 67 Business License Mailing List, customized electronically transmitted $28.41 $29.18 per list 68 Maps, Documents
and Reports Maps, Documents, and Reports - LUDG/LUC $32.17 $33.04 each 69 Maps, Documents, and Reports - State of the City $6.34 $6.51 each 70 Maps, Documents, and Reports - City of Arcata Map $1.00 $1.00 each 71 Maps, Documents, and Reports - General Plan without Maps $42.89 $44.05 each 72 Maps, Documents, and Reports - General Plan Maps $4.00 $4.11 each 73 Maps, Documents, and Reports - Forest Management Plan $11.25 $11.50 each 74 Maps, Documents, and Reports - Electronic and Computer Data $3.59 $3.69 per page plus labor costs 75 Maps, Documents, and Reports - GIS Special Requests $0.00 Labor plus material costs
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
76 Maps, Documents, and Reports - Color Zoning Map (24"x36") $24.00 $24.50 per sheet 77 Maps, Documents, and Reports - Color Zoning Map (11"x17") $3.46 $3.50 per sheet 78 Maps, Documents, and Reports - Other $0.13 $0.13 per page plus plus labor costs 79 Maps, Documents, and Reports - Color Copy $0.22 $0.23 per page 80 Council, Successor
Agency, Oversight
Board Agenda,
Mailed Mailing of Council, Successor Agency, Oversight Board Agenda $32.18 $33.05 per year 81 Mailing of Planning Commission Agendas $33.92 $34.84 per year 82 Audio CD Copy of
Commission or
Committee Meeting Audio CD Copy of Commission or Committee meeting $8.02 $8.24 per copy 83 Budget Book Budget Book $33.20 $34.10 per copy
3. Preferential Parking Permits
84 Parking Permit, Preferential - First and Second permit (Residential and Commercial) $0.00 $0.00 No charge 85 Parking Permit, Preferential - Third permit (Residential and Commercial) $15.00 $15.00 each 86 Parking Permit, Preferential - Fourth permit (Residential and Commercial) $20.00 $20.00 each 87 Parking Permit, Preferential - Fifth+ permits (Residential and Commercial) (Written justification for 5 or more permits shall be submitted to APD for approval) $25.00 $25.00 each additional after 4th 88 Parking Permit, Preferential - Guest permit (Residential) $15.00 $15.00 each 89 Parking Permit, Preferential - Guest permit (Commercial) $0.00 $0.00 No fee 90 Parking Permit, Preferential - First Caretaker permit (Residential) $0.00 $0.00 No fee 91 Parking Permit, Preferential - First Caretaker permit (Commercial) $0.00 $0.00 No fee 92 Parking Permit, Preferential - Additional Caretaker permits (Residential) $15.00 $15.00 each 93 Parking Permit, Preferential - Additional Caretaker permits (Commercial) $0.00 $0.00 No fee 94 Parking Permit, Preferential - Property Owner permit (Residential) $15.00 $15.00 each 95 Parking Permit, Preferential - Property Owner permit (Commercial) $0.00 $0.00 No fee 96 Parking Permit, Preferential - Replacement (Commercial) $5.00 $5.00 each
4. Temporary Parking Exemptions
97 Parking, Temporary Exemptions (Individual or businesses) $5.00 $5.00 per vehicle per day
5. Bingo Permit
98 Bingo Permit $53.66 $55.00 each
6. Returned Checks
99 Returned Checks, from bank $25.00 $26.00 per check
100 Re-issue check as requested by Payee $50.00 $51.00 per check 101 Returned Checks, turned over to collections
Three-times the amount of the
check, not less than $100 or
more than $1,500, per check
7. Notary Services
102 Notary Public Services $12.00 $12.00
each acknowledged
signature, oath, or
affirmation of jurat
performed
8. Credit Card Surcharge
103
Credit Card Surcharge fee, Building and Engineering, Community Development and Environmental Services Hydrant Fees
Credit card transaction
fees are charged as a pass
through to the Department
Customer each transaction
Building, Engineering,
Community Development
and Environmental Services
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
9. Wastewater Collection System Connection Fees
104
Sewer Connection
Only
Sewer Connection Only (no sewer Capital Connection Fee included) - typical Residential/Commercial installation, plus sewer cleanout up to 6" diameter $7,223.00 $7,418.00 each Sewer Connection Only (no sewer Capital Connection Fee included) - typical Residential/Commercial installation, plus sewer cleanout up to 6" diameter without a cleanout $4,599.00 $4,723.00 each
105
Sewer Connection Only - (possible additional) charge for deeper excavation, greater than 5' which require trench shoring $1,742.00 $1,789.00 each 106
Sewer Connection Only - (possible additional) charge for installation/replacement of sidewalk (30 sq. ft.) for new sewer cleanout at PL $1,061.00 $1,090.00 each 107
Sewer Capital
Connection Sewer Capital Connection (all development) - base fee for first 18 fixture units $3,820.00 $3,923.00 each 108
Sewer Capital Connection (accessory dwellings, secondary dwellings, and commercial installations) - for every additional 18 fixture units (or fraction thereof) beyond initial 18 base fixture units $3,820.00 $3,923.00 each
109
Other Sewer
Connection
Sewer Connection Charges, other - Installation of a new sewer cleanout at property line, where none exists $2,624.00 $2,695.00 each
110 Sewer Connection Charge - private sewer lateral video $346.00 $355.00 each
10. Private Sewer Disposal System Inspection Fees
111 Sewer Inspection fee - private sewage disposal system $1,582.00 $1,625.00 each
11. Discharge of Holding Tanks
112 Mobile and Self Haul
Sewer, Discharge of Holding Tank Wastes - Food Service Establishment mobile holding tank or hydro mechanical grease trap self-cleaning wastewater (not to exceed 100 gallons per use/for not more than 1-use per day) $40.20 $41.30 per month
12. Wastewater User Charges
113 Wastewater User Charge - Residential, after first 400 cubic feet $11.34 per 100 cubic feet 114 Wastewater User Charge - Low Strength Commercial, base = first 400 cubic feet $81.05 per month 115 Wastewater User Charge - Low Strength Commercial, after first 400 cubic feet $9.88 per 100 cubic feet 116 Wastewater User Charge - Medium Strength Commercial, base = first 400 cubic feet $81.05 per month 117 Wastewater User Charge - Medium Strength Commercial, after first 400 cubic feet $12.01 per 100 cubic feet 118 Wastewater User Charge - High Strength Commercial, base = first 400 cubic feet $81.05 per month 119 Wastewater User Charge - High Strength Commercial, after first 400 cubic feet $20.14 per 100 cubic feet 120 Wastewater User Charge - Significant Commercial User $3.21 per 100 cubic feet 121 Wastewater User Charge - Significant Commercial User, discharges over 700 ppm $1.88 per lb. of BOD 122 Wastewater User Charge - Significant Commercial User, discharges over 700 ppm $1.88 per lb. of TSS 123 Wastewater User Charge - Pretreatment permit $510.00 $524.00 per application 124 Wastewater User Charge - Pretreatment report $138.00 $142.00 per report 125 Wastewater User Charge - Turn-on, reconnection, change of service, etc. $16.00 $16.00 per service 126 Wastewater User Charge - Remediated Groundwater, one-time discharger $389.00 $400.00 per application 127 Wastewater User Charge - Remediated Groundwater, one-time discharger $7.00 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons or part
thereof
128 Wastewater User Charge - Remediated Groundwater, continuous discharger $389.00 $400.00 per application To be updated after
City Council action at
public hearing
scheduled for 4-15-
2026
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
129
Wastewater User Charge - Remediated Groundwater, continuous discharger discharge fee $7.00 $7.00
per 1,000 gallons or part
thereof
130
Wastewater User Charge - Remediated Groundwater, continuous discharger reporting fee $184.00 $189.00 each
131
Wastewater User Charge - Grease Trap or Grease Interceptor Pollution Prevention (FSE) $117.00 $120.00 per year
132 NEW FEE
Sewer Use Ordinance - Delinquency Fee - Fees and Charges not paid after 60 days after billing date 10% of delinquent amount
133 NEW FEE
Sewer Use Ordinance - Penalty Fee - Failing or Refusing to Furnish Technical or Monitoring Reports $2000 maximum per day
134 NEW FEE
Sewer Use Ordinance - Penalty Fee - Failing or Refusing to Comply with Compliance Schedule established by the City $3000 maximum per day
135 NEW FEE
Sewer Use Ordinance - Penalty Fee - Discharges in violation of any waste discharge limitation, permit condition, or requirement issued, reissued, or adopted by the City. $5000 maximum per day per violation, per day 136 NEW FEE
Sewer Use Ordinance - Penalty Fee - Discharges in violation of any suspension, cease and desist order or other orders, or prohibition issued, reissued, or adopted by the City. $10.00 per gallon 137 NEW FEE
Sewer Use Ordinance - Civil Penalty - Violation of Sewer Use Ordinance, Pretreatment Standard/Requirement, Wastewater Discharge Permit, Issued Order $1,000.00 per violation/per day 138 NEW FEE Sewer Use Ordinance - Late Report Penalty
10% cost of report submittal for
each day, beginning five days
after the due date
139 NEW FEE
Administrative Fee for Special Billing Arrangements that require additional calculations and processing including but not limited to wastewater fees assessed based on a separate sewer outflow meter $55 per hour
13. Water System Connection Fees
140 Water System Connection - 3/4" x 3/4" (Badger, Model 35) meter installed $6,742.00 $6,924.00 each plus $2,859.00 141 Water System Connection - 1" (Badger, Model 70) meter installed $6,867.00 $7,052.00 each plus $3,668.00 142 Water System Connection - 1-1/2" (Budget, Model 120) meter installed $7,093.00 $7,285.00 each plus $5,153.00 143 Water System Connection - 2" (Badger, Model 150) meter installed $7,328.00 $7,526.00 each plus $5,309.00 144 Water System Connection - 3", 4" or 6" meter installed Actual cost Actual cost 145
Water System Connection - 3/4" x 3/4" meter installed (Where meter box and connections are made by the subdivider) $559.00 $574.00 each plus $2,784.00 146
Water System Connection - 1" meter installed (Where meter box and connections are made by the subdivider) $627.00 $644.00 each plus $3,572.00 147
Water System Connection - 1-1/2" meter installed (Where meter box and connections are made by the subdivider) $757.00 $777.00 each plus $5,018.00 141
Water System Connection - 2" meter installed (Where meter box and connections are made by the subdivider) $1,224.00 $1,257.00 each plus $5,169.00 142
Water System Connection - 3", 4" or 6" meter installed (Where meter box and connections are made by the subdivider) Actual cost Actual cost
14. Splitting/Relocating/Abandoning Water and Sewer Service 143
Water System Connection - splitting/relocating/abandoning existing water or sewer service Actual cost
15. Private Fire Protection Service Charges
144 Water, Private Fire Protection Service Charge - 2" Line $12.75 $13.09 per month
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
145 Water, Private Fire Protection Consumption Charge - 2" Line See
Alternative/Extra/F
ees/Percentages for
charge
See
Alternative/Extra/Fe
es/Percentages for
charge per 100 cubic feet 4 times the current rate
146 Water, Private Fire Protection Service Charge - 4" Line $27.75 $28.50 per month 147 Water, Private Fire Protection Consumption Charge - 4" Line See
Alternative/Extra/F
ees/Percentages for
charge
See
Alternative/Extra/Fe
es/Percentages for
charge per 100 cubic feet 4 times the current rate
148 Water, Private Fire Protection Service Charge - 6" Line $40.75 $41.85 per month 149 Water, Private Fire Protection Consumption Charge - 6" Line See
Alternative/Extra/F
ees/Percentages for
charge
See
Alternative/Extra/Fe
es/Percentages for
charge per 100 cubic feet 4 times the current rate
150 Water, Private Fire Protection Service Charge - 8" Line $64.00 $65.73 per month 151 Water, Private Fire Protection Consumption Charge - 8" Line See
Alternative/Extra/F
ees/Percentages for
charge
See
Alternative/Extra/Fe
es/Percentages for
charge per 100 cubic feet 4 times the current rate
152 Water, Private Fire Protection Service Charge - 10" Line $89.75 $92.17 per month 153 Water, Private Fire Protection Consumption Charge - 10" Line See
Alternative/Extra/F
ees/Percentages for
charge
See
Alternative/Extra/Fe
es/Percentages for
charge per 100 cubic feet 4 times the current rate
154 Installed 2-inch fire line to back of walk $5,788.00 $5,944.28 each 155 Installed 4-inch fire line to back of walk $9,126.00 $9,372.40 each 156 Installed - 6-inch fire line to back of walk $9,843.00 $10,108.76 each 157 Water, Private Fire Protection installed outside City limits fee $189.00 $194.10 In addition to all other
charges
16. Water Service Charges
158 Water Meter Rental Water Service Meter Rental - 5/8" meter size, inside City $12.23 per month 159 Water Service Meter Rental - 5/8" meter size, outside City $18.35 per month 160 Water Service Meter Rental - 3/4" meter size, inside City $12.23 per month 161 Water Service Meter Rental - 3/4" meter size, outside City $18.35 per month 162 Water Service Meter Rental - 1" meter size, inside City $20.43 per month 163 Water Service Meter Rental - 1" meter size, outside City $30.64 per month 164 Water Service Meter Rental - 1½" meter size, inside City $40.73 per month 165 Water Service Meter Rental - 1½" meter size, outside City $61.09 per month 166 Water Service Meter Rental - 2" meter size, inside City $65.19 per month 167 Water Service Meter Rental - 2" meter size, outside City $97.79 per month 168 Water Service Meter Rental - 3" meter size, inside City $122.31 per month 169 Water Service Meter Rental - 3" meter size, outside City $183.46 per month 170 Water Service Meter Rental - 4" meter size, inside City $203.89 per month 171 Water Service Meter Rental - 4" meter size, outside City $305.83 per month 172 Water Service Meter Rental - 6" meter size, inside City $407.65 per month 173 Water Service Meter Rental - 6" meter size, outside City $611.48 per month 174 Water Service Meter Rental - 8" meter size, inside City $652.27 per month 175 Water Service Meter Rental - 8" meter size, outside City $978.40 per month 176 Water Service Meter Rental - 10" meter size, inside City $937.74 per month 177 Water Service Meter Rental - 10" meter size, outside City $1,406.60 per month 178
Water Svc
Consumption Water Service Consumption - All Customers within the City's service area $7.15 per 100 cubic feet To be updated after
City Council action
at public hearing
scheduled for 4-15-
2026
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
179 Service Charges
Water Service Charge - Turn-on, reconnection, change of service, or other service call during normal business hours $50.00 $51.35 per service
180
Water Service Charge - Turn-on, reconnection, change of service, or other service call outside of normal business hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) $327.00 $335.83 each 181
Water Service Charge - Temporary water/wastewater services for "clean and show" (limit of 2 per 12 months) $50.00 $51.35 per 2-week period 182 Water Service Charge - Reconnection following disconnection for non-payment $50.00 $51.35 each 183
Water Service Charge, additional - After hours reconnection following disconnection for non-payment $150.00 $154.05 each
184 Water Service Charge - Re-installment of water meter $243.00 $249.56 each 185 Water Service Charge - Tampering with any part of City water system $341.00 $350.21 each 186
Water/Wastewater
Deposit Water/Wastewater Deposit - 5/8" meter $100.00 $100.00 each 187 Water/Wastewater Deposit - 3/4" meter $100.00 $100.00 each 188 Water/Wastewater Deposit - 1" meter $100.00 $100.00 each 189 Water/Wastewater Deposit - 1½" meter $500.00 $500.00 each 190 Water/Wastewater Deposit - 2" meter $1,500.00 $1,500.00 each 191 Water/Wastewater Deposit - 3-10" meter $3,000.00 $3,000.00 each 192 Water Meter Testing Water Meter Testing $121.00 $124.27 each 193 Penalty
Water Penalty - Failure to pay water service charges within 30 days of due date or failure to comply with water regulations $0.00 $0.00 10% of delinquent amount 194
Water Meter
Upgrade Water Meter Upgrade - To data logging radio frequency meter $403.00 $413.88 each
17. Temporary and Hydrant Water Service
195 Water Hydrant Water Service, Temporary Hydrant service - Minimum charge $45.55 $46.78 minimum charge 196 Water Service, Temporary Hydrant - Deposit $2,330.48 $2,393.40 Deposit 197 Water Service, Temporary Hydrant - Delivery, connecting, and retrieving the meter $199.43 $204.81 per service 198 Water Service, Temporary Hydrant - Meter rental (less than 1 year of use) $6.17 $6.34 per day 199 Water Service, Temporary Hydrant - Meter rental (more than 1 year of use) $10.28 $10.56 per day
18. Water, Backflow Prevention Devices
200
Backflow testing and
reporting
Water - The monthly charge for all commercial backflow prevention devices (if the City tests commercial devices) $10.28 $10.56 per month
201
The monthly charge for backflow reporting for commercial and industrial accounts tested by private plumber $5.14 $5.28 per month
202 Water - The monthly charge for all residential backflow prevention devices $15.42 $15.84 per month 203
Backflow device
deposit Residential account $803.00 $825.00 deposit
204 Commercial/industrial account - meter size up to 2" $3,353.00 $3,444.00 deposit 205 Commercial/industrial account - meter size 4" $5,246.00 $5,388.00 deposit 206 Commercial/industrial account - meter size 6" $7,140.00 $7,333.00 deposit 207 Commercial/industrial account - meter size 8" $9,620.00 $9,880.00 deposit
19. Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Fees
208 Stormwater Drainage Maintenance $13.99 $13.99 every 6 months 209 Stormwater Drainage Maintenance - Impervious surface area $0.01 $0.01 every 6 months 210 Drainage Development - New impervious surfaces $0.12 $0.12 per square foot
20. Environmental Review Fees
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
211 Environmental Review Fee - General $77.00 $79.00 per hour 212 Environmental Review Fee - Wetland Mitigation Plan Review (Wetland and Creeks) $77.00 $79.00 per hour 213 Environmental Review Fee - Tree Removal Permit Review by Professional Forester $114.00 $117.00 per hour 214
Environmental Review Fee - GIS Natural Diversity Database Records Check and GIS Analysis $91.00 $93.00 per hour
215
Environmental Review Fee - GIS/GPS Creek Zone Mapping for Wetland Creek Combining Zone Compliance $113.00 $116.00 minimum fee OR OR fully burdened rates,
whichever is higher
216
Environmental Review Fee - Stormwater Best Management Practices Review/Inspection $77.00 $79.00 per hour
21. Building and Other Related Permit Fees and Fines
217 Building Permits Building - Minimum Permit Fee $155.00 $159.00 minimum fee 218 Building - Permit Issuance Percent Fee 4% of Building Permit Fee and Plan Review Deposit
219 Building - Building Permit Fee (Under $500 Valuation) $82.00 $88.31 each 220 Building - Building Permit Fee ($501-$2,000 Valuation) $84.00 $90.47 base plus $5.99 for each $100 over $500 221 Building - Building Permit Fee ($2,001-$25,000 Valuation) $173.00 $186.32 base plus $27.61 for each $1000 over $2000 222 Building - Building Permit Fee ($25,001-$50,000 Valuation) $801.00 $862.68 base plus $18.69 for each $1000 over
$25,000
223 Building - Building Permit Fee ($50,001-$100,000 Valuation) $1,264.00 $1,361.33 base plus $12.59 for each $1000 over
$50,000
224 Building - Building Permit Fee ($100,001-$500,000 Valuation) $1,886.00 $2,031.22 base plus $9.79 for each $1000 over
$100,000
225 Building - Building Permit Fee ($500,001-$1,000,000 Valuation) $5,764.00 $6,207.83 base plus $8.29 for each $1000 over
$500,000
226 Building - Building Permit Fee (Over $1,000,000 Valuation) $9,972.00 $10,739.84 base plus $6.55 for each $1000 over
$1,000,000
227 Building - Plan Review Fee - collected at time of application $0.00 65% of Building Permit Fee 228 Building - SMIP Fee, Commercial and Residential over 3 Story $0.50 $0.50 OR 0.028% of valuation or whichever is greater
229 Building - SMIP Fee, Residential $0.50 $0.50 OR 0.013% of valuation or whichever is greater
230 Building - BSC Administration Fund $1.00 $1.00 per $25,000 Valuation 231 Building - ES Waste Diversion Fee
4% of Building Permit Fee and
Plan Review Deposit
232 Building - CASp Cost Recovery Fee (Commercial Projects Only) 0.062% of Valuation 233 Building Database Management/Technology Fee 4%
of Building Permit Fee and
Plan Review Deposit
234 NEW FEE Substantial Redesign Fee Up to 100% of the Plan Review Deposit 235
Deferred Submittal
Fee
Must be applied for
as a separate permit
Must be applied for
as a separate permit
236 Grading Permits Building - Grading Permit - Minimum Permit Fee $156.00 $160.00 minimum fee 237 Building - Grading Permit - Permit Issuance $75.00 $77.00 each 238 Building - Grading Permit - 50 Cubic Yards or Less $75.00 $77.00 50 Cubic Yards or Less 239 Building - Grading Permit - 51-100 Cubic Yards $118.00 $121.00 51-100 Cubic Yards 240 Building - Grading Permit - 101-1,000 Cubic Yards $118.00 $121.00 101-1,000 Cubic Yards plus $30.71 for each 100 CY over 100
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
241 Building - Grading Permit - 1,001-10,000 Cubic Yards $392.00 $403.00 1,001-10,000 Cubic Yards
plus $25.16 for each 100 CY over 1,000
242 Building - Grading Permit - 10,001-100,000 Cubic Yards $619.00 $636.00 10,001-100,000 Cubic
Yards plus $114.61
for each 100 CY over
10,000
243 Building - Grading Permit - 100,000 Cubic Yards or More $1,698.00 $1,744.00 100,000 Cubic Yards or
More plus $63.37
for each 100 CY over
100,000
244 Building - Grading Permit - Plan Review - collected at time of application 65% 245 Misc. Fees Building - rate for Plan Review per half hour $88.72 $91.12 per half hour 246 Building - rate for Permit Technician per half hour $76.38 $78.44 per half hour 247 Building - rate for Building Official per half hour $109.58 $112.54 per half hour 248
Building - Re-inspection fee, or inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (billed per half hour) $155.23 $159.42 per half hour
249 Building - Additional plan review costs required by use of consultant Actual cost 250
Building - Additional plan review costs required by use of consultant, or changes, additions, or revisions to plans Actual cost
251
Building - Code compliance/re-inspection fee (Re-inspections fees may be charged for any inspections requested beyond three (3) years from permit issuance date.) $155.23 $250.00 each 252 Building - Work Without a Permit $250.00 $250.00 each Work Without a Permit fee shall
be equal to double the Building
Permit Fee (per HSC 19132.5)
or $250 which ever is
greater.
253 Building - Expedited plan review 150% of regular Plan Review Fee 254
Building - Permit or plan review renewal fee: to renew an expired permit or plan review when the same construction codes remain in effect 50% of original fee 255 Building - Refunds
Request must be made in
writing and the Building Official
may authorize the refund of
permit and/or plan review fees
up to 80% if the plan review has
not been initiated or the permit
not acted on and has not been
expired.
256 Building - Inspection Services for First Time Home Buyer $155.54 $159.74 each 257 Building - Digitization/Processing Fee $26.00 $26.00 or actual costs 258 Building - Plans Reproduction Fee (Printing) OCE $8.00 $8.00 per page 259 Building - Plans Reproduction Fee (Printing) 11"x17" $1.00 $1.00 per page 260 Building - Plans Reproduction Fee (Printing) 8 1/2" x 11" $0.50 $0.50 per page 261 NEW FEE Building - Vector Control Inspections/Services Actual Cost 262
Business License
Inspection Fee
Building - Inspection of an older existing building, to be determined by the Building Official $48.32 $49.62 per half hour
263
Residential
Inspection Program
Building - Residential Rental Inspection Program Fee, Annual Registration, 1-2 units/parcel $20.00 $20.00 per year
264
Building - Residential Rental Inspection Program Fee, Annual Registration, 3 or more units/parcel $25.00 $25.00 per year
265 Building - Residential Rental Inspection Program Fee, Inspection fee per parcel $75.00 $75.00 each 266 Building - Residential Rental Inspection Program Fee, Self-Certification $40.00 $40.00 each
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
267 Building - Residential Rental Inspection Program Fee, Re-inspection $75.00 $75.00 each
22. Planning Fees
268
Other Planning and
Administrative Fees Planning - Fee for administering and implementing the General Plan 4% of Building Permit Fee and
Plan Review Deposit
269
Planning - Review Fee assessed to all building permit applications, with the exception of over-the-counter permits, to consider zoning and General Plan consistency of proposed plans. $60.96 $75.00 Per Hour
270
Planning - House Moving permit fee (in addition to utility abandonment fees, if necessary) $919.34 $944.16 each
271
Planning - Information retrieval (i.e. plans or specs, or database) time exceeding 15 minutes $95.71 $37.50 per half hour
272
Mobile Home Park
Rent Stabilization
Administration Fee
As established by Ordinance No. 1487 or as amended by City Council Resolution and included in the City's Master Fee Schedule $5.00 $5.00 per space per month To be paid each quarter within
30 days after the end of each
calendar quarter.
273
Building Permit
Administrative
Review
Building - Plan check fee, Environmental Services, Police Department. Engineering, Community Development
Based on the hourly rate of the
reviewing staff
274
Administrative
Citations Administrative Citation Fee - 1st Violation $100.00 $100.00 per day 275 Administrative Citation Fee - 2nd Violation $500.00 $500.00 per day 276 Administrative Citation Fee - Each additional Violation $1,000.00 $1,000.00 per day 277 Administrative Citation Fee - Solid Waste - 1st Violation $29.61 $30.41 per day 278 Administrative Citation Fee - Solid Waste - 2nd Violation $59.21 $60.81 per day 279 Administrative Citation Fee - Solid Waste - Each additional Violation $119.66 $122.89 per day 280 Nuisance removal Notices of Nuisance removal $268.10 $275.34 each
23. Commercial Cannabis Activity Permit Fees
281 Cannabis - CCAP New Permit, Application fee $1,439.20 $1,478.06 each 282 Cannabis - CCAP New Permit, Operating fee $2,590.56 $2,660.51 per year 283 Cannabis - CCAP Renewal Permit, Application fee $475.45 $488.29 each 284 Cannabis - CCAP Renewal Permit, Operating fee $2,590.56 $2,660.51 per year 285 Cannabis - CCAP Transfer of Ownership, Administrative fee $678.48 $696.80 each 286 Cannabis - CCAP Change in Ownership Structure, Administrative fee $678.48 $696.80 each 287 Cannabis - CCAP Change of Contact Information, Administrative fee $92.52 $95.02 each 288 Cannabis - CCAP Change of Mailing Address, Administrative fee $92.52 $95.02 each 289 Cannabis - CCAP Change of Trade Name, Administrative fee $318.68 $327.28 each 290 Cannabis - CCAP Modification to Premises and/or Equipment, Administrative fee $318.68 $327.28 each 291 Cannabis - CCAP Change of Permit Type, Administrative fee $925.20 $950.18 each 292 Cannabis - CCAP Add-On, Administrative fee $133.64 $137.25 each 292 Late Fee $257.00 $263.94 each
293 Installment Fee $1,542.00 $1,583.63 each
24. Land Use Development Fees
294 Permit Fees - General Land Use - Administrative Actions $255.87 $262.78 each 295 Land Use - Zoning Administrator / Director Actions $511.84 $525.66 each 296 Land Use - Zoning Administrator with Hearing $1,397.46 $1,435.19 each 297 Land Use - Planning Commission $5,118.10 $5,256.29 each 298 Land Use - City Council $9,596.38 $9,855.48 each
299 Land Use - Appeal to Planning Commission or City Council (Fixed Fee) $2,162.40 $2,220.78 each 300 Land Use - New Business License Zoning Compliance Review (Fixed Fee) $25.60 $26.29 each 301 Land Use - Business License Renewal Zoning Compliance Review (Fixed Fee) $12.75 $13.09 each
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
302 Land Use - Design Review – Standalone Permit $767.71 $788.44 each 303 Land Use - Environmental Impact Report $7,677.10 $7,884.38 each 304 Land Use - General Plan Consistency $959.64 $985.55 each 305 Land Use - Historic Designation / Historic Landmark / Mills Act $1,919.28 $1,971.10 each 306 Land Use - Preliminary Review $447.80 $459.89 each
307
Land Use - Update and Maintenance of Permit Database and Software fee (assessed on all Planning permits) $12.34 $12.67 each
308
General Plan Update
Fee
Land Use - Administration and Implementation of General Plan fee (assessed on all Planning deposits, including fixed fee permits) 10% of all Planning Deposits 309
Land Use
Development Plan
Check Fees Land Use - Plan Check fee
Reviewer's fully burdened rate
billed in 0.5 hour increments
25. Surveying Fees
310 Surveying - Map Check fee $423.74 $435.18 each plus $140.22 per lot
26. Engineering Fees
311
Building &
Engineering Services Engineering - Subdivider's or Improvements Agreement, if prepared by applicant $557.59 $572.64 each 312 Engineering - Subdivider’s or Improvements Agreement, if prepared by City $1,392.84 $1,430.45 each 313 Engineering - Flood Elevation Certificate or LOMR-F Review $290.62 $298.47 each 314 Engineering - Flood Plain Ordinance Certification Mobile/Manufactured Homes $152.25 $156.36 each 315
Subdivision
Improvement
Engineering - Subdivision Improvement, Plan Review, Construction Inspection and Materials Inspection Fees must be paid prior to commencement of any construction.
This fee shall be based on the estimated cost of construction. Minimum fee $2,743.00 $2,817.00 each 316
Engineering - Subdivision Improvement, Plan Review, Construction Inspection and Materials Inspection Fees must be paid prior to commencement of any construction.
This fee shall be based on the estimated cost of construction. First $20,000 $2,743.00 $2,817.00 each plus 4% of First $20,000 317
Engineering - Subdivision Improvement, Plan Review, Construction Inspection and Materials Inspection Fees must be paid prior to commencement of any construction.
This fee shall be based on the estimated cost of construction. Next $30,000 $2,743.00 $2,817.00 each plus 3.5% of Next $30,000 318
Engineering - Subdivision Improvement, Plan Review, Construction Inspection and Materials Inspection Fees must be paid prior to commencement of any construction.
This fee shall be based on the estimated cost of construction. Next $50,000 $2,743.00 $2,817.00 each plus 2.5% of Next $50,000 319
Engineering - Subdivision Improvement, Plan Review, Construction Inspection and Materials Inspection Fees must be paid prior to commencement of any construction.
This fee shall be based on the estimated cost of construction. Balance over $100,000 $2,743.00 $2,817.00 each plus 1.5% of Balance over $100,000 320
General Review &
Inspection
Engineering - Plan checks and Inspection fees for activities that do not fall within the encroachment category or other categories $110.00 $113.00 per hour plus $211.00 Deposit 321 Parking Engineering - Curbs, new painting requests (res. & bus.) up to 50 linear feet $148.00 $152.00 each 322 Engineering - Curbs, new painting requests (res. & bus.) greater than 50 linear feet $148.00 $152.00 each plus $0.41 per linear foot 323 Engineering - Parking Fees, disabled stalls required (1-2 parking spaces) $133.00 $137.00 each 324 Engineering - Parking Fees, disabled stalls required (3-5 parking spaces) $199.00 $204.00 each 325 Engineering - Penalty for Non-Compliance, 1st Violation $330.00 $339.00 each
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
326 Engineering - Penalty for Non-Compliance, each subsequent Violation after 1st $664.00 $682.00 each 327
Sewer Lateral
Certification Program
Engineering - Sewer Lateral Certification Program, Records Check, Verification of existing that is less than 25 years old OR has been repaired/replaced within that time $57.00 $59.00 each 328
Engineering - Sewer Lateral Certification Program, Records Check & inspection/testing for installation or replacement of building sewer lateral between house/building cleanout & existing street cleanout. $209.00 $215.00 each 329
Engineering - Sewer Lateral Certification Program, time extension certificate deposit (Deposit) $5,547.00 $5,697.00 OR
or total amount of estimated
work
330
Engineering - Sewer Lateral Certification Program, time extension certificate - For sewer cleanout installation only deposit (Deposit) $2,624.00 $2,695.00 OR or total amount of estimated
work
27. Encroachment Permit Fees
331 Encroachment Permit (Waived for window replacements due to vandalism) $172.00 $177.00 each 332
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter; (up to 100 lf) Including Driveways $112.26 $115.29 each plus $0.93 for each additional foot 333
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter; (Repair 100 lf) $72.47 $74.43 each plus $0.76 for each additional foot 334
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Sidewalk infill, 100 lf w/curb & gutter $55.31 $56.80 each plus $0.58 for each additional foot 335 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Driveway curb cut only $90.88 $93.33 each 336 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Monitoring wells Borings (each) $55.31 $56.80 each 337
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Paving, Less Than 1000 Square Feet $68.88 $70.74 each plus $0.06 for each additional foot 338 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Accessible Ramps, each Location $111.85 $114.87 each 339
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Per Storage Container Drainage Inlet/Drain Pipe $72.47 $74.43 each
340 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Utility, Less than 300 Lineal Feet $68.77 $70.63 each plus $0.06 for each additional foot 341
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Install Sidewalk Obstruction, each location $55.31 $56.80 per month
342 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Dumpster Placement $55.31 $56.80 per month 343
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Grease Bin Placement (billed quarterly) $14.70 $15.10 per month
344 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Job Trailer, each location $55.31 $56.80 per month 345
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Pedestrian Protection,(canopy type each) $116.99 $120.15 each
346
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Pedestrian Protection, (railing type each) $72.47 $74.43 each
347
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Street Obstruction (to be renewed every 30 days – billed monthly) Up to 500 sq. ft. $165.92 $170.40 per month 348
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Street Obstruction (to be renewed every 30 days – billed monthly) Greater than 500 sq. ft $158.41 $162.69 each plus $0.47 per square foot 349
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Street Obstruction (to be renewed every 30 days – billed monthly) One Day (24 hours only) $55.31 $56.80 each 350 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Sidewalk Underdrain $55.31 $56.80 each 351 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: House moving, each section $55.31 $56.80 each
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
352 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Street Repair 500 sq. ft. $70.01 $71.90 each 353
Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Temp Parking Permit (Tour Buses & Trailers) $55.31 $56.80 per day
354 Encroachment Permit - Plan Check and Inspection of: Six-month Encroachment Permit $1,511.16 $1,551.96 each 355 Encroachment Permit - Reinspection fee $111.85 $114.87 per hour 356 Encroachment Permit - Penalty for Non-Compliance $0.00 $0.00 Triple of plan check and
inspection fees
357 Encroachment Permit - Extension after 2 years from date of payment $0.00 $0.00 Difference between previous
fee and current fee, plus
reissuance fee
28. Minor Sidewalk Repair by City forces
358 Minor Sidewalk Repair by City forces $1,061.00 $1,089.65 each
29. Recreation fee, New Construction
359 Recreation fee for New Construction, Residential 1% on the valuation of unit(s)
being constructed
360 Recreation fee for New Construction, Commercial/Industrial 0.25% on the valuation of unit(s)
being constructed
30. Fees In Lieu of Parkland Dedication
361 Fees in Lieu of Parkland Dedication (see section 31) The current fair market
value of the amount of land
otherwise required for
dedication
31. Use of Public Buildings, Grounds, Sports Fields, Special Events and Photography/Motion Pictures* 362
Public
Buildings/Grounds
Public Buildings Use Deposit for Building rentals (except Commercial Events/Concerts) (Deposit) $500.00 $500.00 per use
363 Public Buildings Use fees - D St. Neighborhood Center meeting rate, up to 3 hours $192.00 $197.00 up to 3 hours 364 Public Buildings Use fees - D St. Neighborhood Center meeting rate, up to 5 hours $488.00 $501.00 up to 5 hours 365 Public Buildings Use fees - D St. Neighborhood Center meeting rate, more than 5 hours $644.00 $661.00 more than 5 hours 366 Public Buildings Use fees - D St. Neighborhood Kitchen hourly rate $45.00 $46.00 per hour 367 Public Buildings Use fees - Redwood Lodge meeting rate, up to 3 hours $160.00 $164.00 up to 3 hours 368 Public Buildings Use fees - Redwood Lodge meeting rate, up to 5 hours $322.00 $331.00 up to 5 hours 369 Public Buildings Use fees - Redwood Lodge meeting rate, more than 5 hours $450.00 $462.00 more than 5 hours 370 Public Buildings Use fees - Redwood Lounge hourly rate $45.00 $46.00 per hour 371 Public Buildings Use fees - Redwood Lounge meeting rate, up to 5 hours $192.00 $197.00 up to 5 hours 372 Public Buildings Use fees - Redwood Lounge meeting rate, more than 5 hours $257.00 $264.00 more than 5 hours 373 Public Buildings Use fees - Marsh Interpretive Center hourly rate $45.00 $46.00 per hour 374 Public Buildings Use fees - Marsh Interpretive Center meeting rate, up to 3 hours $140.00 $144.00 up to 3 hours 375 Public Buildings Use fees - Marsh Interpretive Center meeting rate, up to 5 hours $206.00 $212.00 up to 5 hours 376 Public Buildings Use fees - Marsh Interpretive Center meeting rate, more than 5 hours $270.00 $277.00 more than 5 hours 377
Public Buildings Use fees - Community and Special Use Parks Picnic Areas, and Arcata Marsh Amphitheater, up to 5 hours $47.00 $48.00 up to 5 hours
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
378
Public Buildings Use fees - Community and Special Use Parks Picnic Areas, and Arcata Marsh Amphitheater, more than 5 hours $60.00 $62.00 more than 5 hours 379 Public Buildings Use fees - City Hall Council Chambers, up to 3 hours $89.00 $91.00 up to 3 hours 380 Public Buildings Use fees - City Hall Council Chambers, up to 5 hours $97.00 $100.00 up to 5 hours 381 Public Buildings Use fees - City Hall Council Chambers, more than 5 hours $167.00 $172.00 more than 5 hours 382 Public Buildings Use fees - Library Conference Room hourly rate $45.00 $46.00 per hour 383 Public Buildings Use fees - Community Parks up to 5 hours $32.00 $33.00 up to 5 hours 384 Public Buildings Use fees - Deposit for Community and Special Use Parks Picnic area $50.00 $50.00 Deposit 385 Public Buildings Use fees - Deposit for D Street Neighborhood Center $500.00 $500.00 Deposit 386
Public Buildings Use fees - Deposit for all buildings except: Community and Special Use Parks Picnic area, D Street Neighborhood Center, or Arcata Community Center $300.00 $300.00 Deposit 387 Public Buildings Use fees - Cancellation fee $26.00 $27.00 each 388
Arcata Community
Center Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room $643.00 $660.00 3-hour rate 389 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room $750.00 $770.00 5-hour rate 390 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room $1,095.00 $1,125.00 All Day rate 390 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room with Kitchen $85.00 $875.00 3-hour rate 391 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room with Kitchen $997.00 $1,024.00 5-hour rate 392 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room with Kitchen $1,286.00 $1,321.00 All Day rate 393 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room with Kitchen $901.00 $925.00 Optional Clean-up 394 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Senior Dining Room $290.00 $298.00 3-hour rate 395 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Senior Dining Room $418.00 $429.00 5-hour rate 396 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Senior Dining Room $500.00 $514.00 All Day rate 397 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Senior Dining Room with Kitchen $354.00 $364.00 3-hour rate 398 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Senior Dining Room with Kitchen $514.00 $528.00 5-hour rate 399 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Senior Dining Room with Kitchen $643.00 $660.00 All Day rate 400 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room $71.00 $73.00 per hour 401 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room $167.00 $172.00 3-hour rate 402 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room $193.00 $198.00 5-hour rate 403 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room $258.00 $265.00 All Day rate 404 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room $129.00 $132.00 Optional Clean-up 405 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Teen Room $71.00 $73.00 per hour 406 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Teen Room $154.00 $158.00 3-hour rate 407 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Teen Room $182.00 $187.00 5-hour rate 408 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Teen Room $245.00 $252.00 All Day rate 409 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Teen Room $126.00 $129.00 Optional Clean-up 410 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Kitchen $83.00 $85.00 per hour 411 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Kitchen $225.00 $231.00 All Day with rental 412 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center Gymnasium Court $64.00 $66.00 per hour 413 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center Inside Restrooms $160.00 $164.00 All Day rate 414
Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center Gymnastics Room (Division approval required) $77.00 $79.00 per hour
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
415 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Entire Facility $1,028.00 $1,056.00 3-hour rate 416 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Entire Facility $1,222.00 $1,255.00 5-hour rate 417 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Entire Facility $2,251.00 $2,312.00 All Day rate 418 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Entire Facility $1,286.00 $1,321.00 Optional Clean-up 419
Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Entire Facility Commercial Event/Concert rate All Day $2,927.00 $3,006.00 per day
420
Public Buildings Use Deposit - Arcata Community Center, Entire Facility Commercial Event/Concert $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Deposit
421
Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Entire Facility Commercial Event/Concert rate Optional Clean-up $1,930.00 $1,982.00 each 422 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center, Lift Use rate $182.00 $187.00 up to 2 hours 423 Public Buildings Use Deposit - Arcata Community Center $500.00 $500.00 Deposit 424 Public Buildings Use fees - Arcata Community Center Cancellation fee $25.00 $25.00 each 425 Special Events Special Events - Processing of Major Special Event Application Fee $200.00 $200.00 each 426 Special Events - Processing of Photography/Motion Picture Application Fee $200.00 $200.00 each 427 Special Events - Processing of Minor (under 50) Special Event Application Fee $125.00 $125.00 each 428 Special Events - Processing of Expressive Event Application Fee $125.00 $125.00 each 429 Special Events - Traffic Control Plan Approval Fee (Engineering) Barricade $106.00 $106.00 each 430 Special Events - Traffic Control Set Up/Take Down $1,275.00 $1,309.00 each 431 Special Events - Weekday Drop-off Fee $319.00 $328.00 each 432 Special Events - Electrical Service Fee $31.00 $32.00 each 433 Special Events - Water Quick Coupler Deposit $125.00 $125.00 each 434 Special Events - Banner Set-up/Take down $463.00 $476.00 each 435
Special Events - Required Police Personnel Costs for Special Events that include alcohol sales $0.00 $0.00
Fully Burdened Hourly Overtime
Rate (triple time on City
holidays)
436
Special Events - Plaza/Redwood Park Use Fee (Plaza, Redwood Park), Less than 100 people $87.00 $89.00 per day
437 Special Events - Plaza/Redwood Park Use Fee (Plaza, Redwood Park), 101-500 people $312.00 $320.00 per day 438 Special Events - Plaza/Redwood Park Use Fee (Plaza, Redwood Park), 501-1,000 people $440.00 $452.00 per day 439 Special Events - Plaza/Redwood Park Use Fee (Plaza, Redwood Park) 1,001 & over $564.00 $579.00 per day 440
Special Events - Arcata Ballpark or Arcata Community Park Use Fee, Less than 100 people $87.00 $89.00 per day
441 Special Events - Arcata Ballpark or Arcata Community Park Use Fee, 101-500 people $312.00 $320.00 per day 442 Special Events - Arcata Ballpark or Arcata Community Park Use Fee, 501-1,000 people $440.00 $452.00 per day 443 Special Events - Arcata Ballpark or Arcata Community Park Use Fee, 1,001 & over $564.00 $579.00 per day
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
444 Special Events - Outdoor Special Event deposit $615.00-1,968.00 $615.00-1,968.00 Deposit 445 Special Events - Outdoor Special Event Loo Use fee $125.00 $125.00 per day 446
Special Events - Arcata Ball Park or Arcata Community Park for Concert Events and all Other Events with less than 1,000 $2,764.00 $2,839.00 per day plus plus per hour light fees, as
applicable
447
Special Events - Arcata Ball Park or Arcata Community Park for Concert Events and all Other Events with less than 1,000 deposit $2,086.00 $2,000.00 Deposit 448
Special Events - Arcata Ball Park or Arcata Community Park for Concert Events and all Other Events with less than 1,000, cancellation fee $26.00 $27.00 each 449
Special Events - Arcata Ball Park or Arcata Community Park for Concert Events and all Other Events with 1,000 or more Attendees $6,080.00 $6,244.00 per day plus plus per hour light fees, as
applicable
450
Special Events - Arcata Ball Park or Arcata Community Park for Concert Events and all Other Events with 1,000 or more Attendees deposit $2,086.00 $2,000.00 Deposit 451
Special Events - Arcata Ball Park or Arcata Community Park for Concert Events and all Other Events with 1,000 or more Attendees, cancellation fee $26.00 $27.00 each 452
Sports Fields and
Courts Sports Fields and Courts - Arcata Ball Park hourly rate $35.00 $36.00 per hour 453
Sports Fields and Courts - Arcata Ball Park Batting Cages hourly rate (Team use only, discounts do not apply) $16.00 $16.00 per hour
454 Sports Fields and Courts - Arcata Sports Complex - per field hourly rate $35.00 $36.00 per hour 455 Sports Fields and Courts - Pacific Union - per field hourly rate $35.00 $36.00 per hour 456 Sports Fields and Courts - Carlson Park Pickleball – per court hourly rate $33.00 $34.00 per hour 457 Sports Fields and Courts - Larson Park Tennis – per court hourly rate $33.00 $34.00 per hour 458 Sports Fields and Courts - Larson Park Bocce – per court hourly rate $26.00 $27.00 per hour 459 Sports Fields and Courts - Bocce Equipment Rental $5.50 $5.50 per 24 hours OR 17.75 per weekend 460 Sports Fields and Courts - Lights-Per Field: Sports Complex – Softball hourly rate $34.00 $35.00 per hour 461 Sports Fields and Courts - Lights-Per Field: Ball Park – Baseball/Softball hourly rate $54.00 $55.00 per hour 462 Sports Fields and Courts - Concessions $89.00 $91.00 per day OR 6% OR 6% gross sales,
whichever is greater
463 Sports Fields and Courts - Concessions deposit $107.00 $100.00 Deposit
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
464 Sports Fields and Courts - Arcata Ballpark $0.00 $0.00 25% of overall revenue
(including in-kind)
generated by Humboldt
Crabs
Sponsorship/Advertisemen
t signs.
465 Sports Fields and Courts - Supervisory Personnel or Extra Field Preparation (as required) $0.00 $0.00 Actual Labor costs 466 Sports Fields and Courts - Cancellation fee $27.00 $28.00 each 467 Food Trucks Vendors - Food Truck - Processing of Annual Vending Application $99.00 $102.00 each 468
Vendors - Food Truck - Arcata Community Park/D St. Neighborhood Center/Carlson Park/Aldergrove Marsh $53.00 $54.00 per vendor OR $149.13 per week 469 Sidewalk Vendors Vendors - Sidewalk Vending $25.00 $25.00 each 470 Storage - User Groups that are renting space with the City $0.20 $0.21 per square foot 471
Sports Fields and
Courts Sports Field Deposit - NEW FEE $300.00 per season 472
Sports Fields and
Courts Sports Field Deposit - NEW FEE $50.00 per use
473
Public
Buildings/Grounds Public Buildings Use Fee - Community Parks over 5 hours - NEW FEE $43.00 more than 5 hours
32. Recreation Programs
474 Recreation Programs - All Contract Classes 40% of class fees collected 475
Recreation Programs - All programs other than drop-in, in addition to regular program fee, assessed for all non-residents $13.50 $14.00 per activity 476 Recreation Programs - Summer and Break Camps Cancellation fee $20.00 $20.00 each 477 Recreation Programs - Programs other than summer camp cancellation fee $10.00 $10.00 each 478 NEW FEE
Recreation Program - All programs other than drop-in, in addition to regular program fee, assessed for all non-residents $3.00 per single day activity
33. Baggage Storage/Locker Fee
479 Bicycle Locker fee $3.30 $3.39 per month
480 Bicycle Locker cleaning/key deposit $23.10 $23.72 Deposit
34. Fees for Dogs
481 License Dog License fee, annual - First time or renewal, not spayed/neutered $54.00 $55.00 each 482 Dog License fee, annual - First time or renewal, spayed/neutered $16.00 $16.50 each 483 Dog License fee, annual - First time or renewal, spayed/neutered, Senior rate $11.00 $11.00 each 484 Dog License - Penalty for failure to pay $16.00 $16.50 each 485 Dog License - Duplicate of lost tag $6.00 $6.00 each 486 Dog License - Qualified Service Dogs $0.00 $0.00
487 Impoundment
Animal Impoundment - First time within 12-month period, redeemed prior to animal transported to H.C. Animal Shelter $48.00 $49.30 each
488
Animal Impoundment - First time within 12-month period, redeemed prior to animal transported to H.C. Animal Shelter, additional State fee if unaltered $38.00 $39.03 each 489
Animal Impoundment - Second time within 12-month period, redeemed prior to animal transported to H.C. Animal Shelter $97.00 $99.62 each
490
Animal Impoundment - Second time within 12-month period, redeemed prior to animal transported to H.C. Animal Shelter, additional State fee if unaltered $6.00 $6.16 each 491
Animal Impoundment - Third and subsequent times within 12-month period, redeemed prior to animal transported to H.C. Animal Shelter $145.00 $148.92 each
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
492
Animal Impoundment - Third and subsequent times within 12-month period, redeemed prior to animal transported to H.C. Animal Shelter, additional State fee if unaltered $108.00 $110.92 each 493 Animal Impoundment - Care and Feeding charge $15.00 $15.41 per day 494 Animal Impoundment - Care and Feeding charge for quarantined animals $19.00 $19.51 per day
35. Fingerprinting Services
495 Fingerprinting Services - per rolled print cards or a live scan print $35.00 $35.00 each 496 Fingerprinting Services - Each additional rolled print card after first two $5.00 $5.00 each
36. Dance Permits
497 Dance Permit - Single event $16.00 $16.00 each
498 Dance Permit - Annual permit to hold multiple events $160.00 $164.00 each
37. Disturbance Service Fees
499
Disturbance Service fee - For second or subsequent police response to a "loud party" or other disturbance location during a twenty-four hour time span $1.85 $1.90 per minute plus $10.27 dispatch/clerical fee
38. False Alarms
500 False Alarm permit - Annual $20.00 $20.00 per year
501
False Alarm Response at a location without a valid alarm permit on file, and permit is not obtained within 30 days (Late application fee) $100.00 $100.00 each 502 False Alarm Response in excess of guidelines set forth in the alarm ordinance $75.00 $75.00 each 503
False Alarm - Reinstatement of any alarm permit previously revoked by the Chief of Police $250.00 $250.00 each
39. Parking Meter
504 Parking Meter - Not including vehicles displaying a valid disabled persons insignia $0.75 $0.75 per hour
40. Parking Penalties
505 Parking Penalties - 72-Hour parking $45.00 $45.00 each 506 Parking Penalties - 72-Hour parking, Delinquent $90.00 $90.00 each 507 Parking Penalties - 72-Hour parking RV $50.00 $50.00 each 508 Parking Penalties - 72-Hour parking RV, Delinquent $100.00 $100.00 each 509 Parking Penalties - Vehicle for Sale on Street $45.00 $45.00 each 510 Parking Penalties - Vehicle for Sale on Street, Delinquent $90.00 $90.00 each 511 Parking Penalties - Wash/Repairing Vehicle $45.00 $45.00 each 512 Parking Penalties - Wash/Repairing Vehicle, Delinquent $90.00 $90.00 each 513 Parking Penalties - Narrow Street $42.00 $42.00 each 514 Parking Penalties - Narrow Street, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 515 Parking Penalties - Parking 25 Feet of Intersection/Business District $42.00 $42.00 each 516 Parking Penalties - Parking 25 Feet of Intersection/Business District, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 517 Parking Penalties - Parking 25 Feet of Signal, Boulevard, Stop Sign $42.00 $42.00 each 518 Parking Penalties - Parking 25 Feet of Signal, Boulevard, Stop Sign, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 519 Parking Penalties - No Parking-Other-Sign Required $42.00 $42.00 each 520 Parking Penalties - No Parking-Other-Sign Required, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 521 Parking Penalties - No Parking-Emergency Park Signs $42.00 $42.00 each 522 Parking Penalties - No Parking-Emergency Park Signs, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 523 Parking Penalties - Beyond Designated Lines $42.00 $42.00 each 524 Parking Penalties - Beyond Designated Lines, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 525 Parking Penalties - 4-Hour Limit Parking-On Street $42.00 $42.00 each 526 Parking Penalties - 4-Hour Limit Parking-On Street, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 527 Parking Penalties - 4-Hour Limit Parking-Off Street $42.00 $42.00 each 528 Parking Penalties - 4-Hour Limit Parking-Off Street, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 529 Parking Penalties - Private Property Contrary to Signs $42.00 $42.00 each 530 Parking Penalties - Private Property Contrary to Signs, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
531 Parking Penalties - Preferential Permit Required $42.00 $42.00 each 532 Parking Penalties - Preferential Permit Required, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 533 Parking Penalties - Expired Meter $42.00 $42.00 each 534 Parking Penalties - Expired Meter, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 535 Parking Penalties - 4-Hour Limit Parking-Preferential Area $42.00 $42.00 each 536 Parking Penalties - 4-Hour Limit Parking-Preferential Area, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 537 Parking Penalties - Red Curb Zone Parking $42.00 $42.00 each 538 Parking Penalties - Red Curb Zone Parking, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 539 Parking Penalties - Yellow Curb Zone Parking $42.00 $42.00 each 540 Parking Penalties - Yellow Curb Zone Parking, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 541 Parking Penalties - Blue Curb Zone Parking $353.00 $353.00 each 542 Parking Penalties - Blue Curb Zone Parking, Delinquent $356.00 $356.00 each 543 Parking Penalties - Yellow Zone Load/Unload Only $42.00 $42.00 each 544 Parking Penalties - Yellow Zone Load/Unload Only, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 545 Parking Penalties - White Curb Zone Parking $42.00 $42.00 each 546 Parking Penalties - White Curb Zone Parking, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 547 Parking Penalties - Green Curb Zone Parking $42.00 $42.00 each 548 Parking Penalties - Green Curb Zone Parking, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 549 Parking Penalties - Alley Parking Load/Unload Only $42.00 $42.00 each 550 Parking Penalties - Alley Parking Load/Unload Only, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 551 Parking Penalties - Bus Zone Parking $316.00 $316.00 each 552 Parking Penalties - Bus Zone Parking, Delinquent $319.00 $319.00 each 553 Parking Penalties - 1-Hour Limit Parking-Business District $42.00 $42.00 each 554 Parking Penalties - 1-Hour Limit Parking-Business District, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 555 Parking Penalties - 1-Hour Limit Parking-Streets $42.00 $42.00 each 556 Parking Penalties - 1-Hour Limit Parking-Streets, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 557 Parking Penalties - 8-Hour Limit Parking-Off Street $42.00 $42.00 each 558 Parking Penalties - 8-Hour Limit Parking-Off Street, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 559 Parking Penalties - No Parking-3:00 am to 6:00 am as signed $42.00 $42.00 each 560 Parking Penalties - No Parking-3:00 am to 6:00 am as signed, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 561 Parking Penalties - No Parking on Plaza During Farmer’s Market $212.00 $212.00 each 562 Parking Penalties - No Parking on Plaza During Farmer’s Market, Delinquent $215.00 $215.00 each 563 Parking Penalties - 2-Hour Limit Parking-Streets $42.00 $42.00 each 564 Parking Penalties - 2-Hour Limit Parking-Streets, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 565 Parking Penalties - 2-Hour Limit Parking-Off Street $42.00 $42.00 each 566 Parking Penalties - 2-Hour Limit Parking-Off Street, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 567 Parking Penalties - No Parking Zone-Streets $42.00 $42.00 each 568 Parking Penalties - No Parking Zone-Streets Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 569 Parking Penalties - City Hall Lot Contrary to Signs $42.00 $42.00 each 570 Parking Penalties - City Hall Lot Contrary to Signs, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 571 Parking Penalties - Community Center Contrary to Signs $42.00 $42.00 each 572 Parking Penalties - Community Center Contrary to Signs, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 573 Parking Penalties - Arcata Pool Lot Contrary to Signs $42.00 $42.00 each 574 Parking Penalties - Arcata Pool Lot Contrary to Signs, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 575 Parking Penalties - Transit Center Lot Contrary to Signs $42.00 $42.00 each 576 Parking Penalties - Transit Center Lot Contrary to Signs, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 577 Parking Penalties - Obstructing Employee/CSO/Police Office of Enforcement of AMC $66.00 $66.00 each 578
Parking Penalties - Obstructing Employee/CSO/Police Office of Enforcement of AMC, Delinquent $131.00 $131.00 each
579 Parking Penalties - Permit Parking-Street/Off Street $42.00 $42.00 each 580 Parking Penalties - Permit Parking-Street/Off Street, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
581 Parking Penalties - No Parking for Trucks Over 5 Tons $60.00 $60.00 each 582 Parking Penalties - No Parking for Trucks Over 5 Tons, Delinquent $121.00 $121.00 each 583 Parking Penalties - Improper Registration Tab $42.00 $42.00 each 584 Parking Penalties - Improper Registration Tab, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 585 Parking Penalties - Improper Registration Tab w/ Proof of Correction $10.00 $10.00 each 586 Parking Penalties - Improper Registration Tab w/ Proof of Correction, Delinquent $21.00 $21.00 each 587 Parking Penalties - No Overnight Parking in Redwood Park $55.00 $55.00 each 588 Parking Penalties - No Overnight Parking in Redwood Park, Delinquent $111.00 $111.00 each 589 Parking Penalties - No Parking Midnight – 4 am Wildlife Sanctuary $55.00 $55.00 each 590 Parking Penalties - No Parking Midnight – 4 am Wildlife Sanctuary, Delinquent $111.00 $111.00 each 591 Parking Penalties - Obstruction of Bicycle Lane $50.00 $50.00 each 592 Parking Penalties - Obstruction of Bicycle Lane, Delinquent $100.00 $100.00 each 593 Parking Penalties - Parked in Intersection $42.00 $42.00 each 594 Parking Penalties - Parked in Intersection, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 595 Parking Penalties - Parked in Crosswalk $42.00 $42.00 each 596 Parking Penalties - Parked in Crosswalk, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 597 Parking Penalties - Parking in 15' of Driveway-Fire Station $42.00 $42.00 each 598 Parking Penalties - Parking in 15' of Driveway-Fire Station, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 599 Parking Penalties - Blocking Driveway $42.00 $42.00 each 600 Parking Penalties - Blocking Driveway, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 601 Parking Penalties - Parked on Sidewalk $42.00 $42.00 each 602 Parking Penalties - Parked on Sidewalk, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 603 Parking Penalties - Obstructing Traffic-Excavation $42.00 $42.00 each 604 Parking Penalties - Obstructing Traffic-Excavation, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 605 Parking Penalties - Double Parked $42.00 $42.00 each 606 Parking Penalties - Double Parked, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 607 Parking Penalties - Bus Loading/Unloading Zone $316.00 $316.00 each 608 Parking Penalties - Bus Loading/Unloading Zone, Delinquent $319.00 $319.00 each 609 Parking Penalties - Parked on Bridge $42.00 $42.00 each 610 Parking Penalties - Parked on Bridge, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 611 Parking Penalties - Blocking Wheelchair Access-Ramp $316.00 $316.00 each 612 Parking Penalties - Blocking Wheelchair Access-Ramp, Delinquent $319.00 $319.00 each 613 Parking Penalties - No Parking-Fire Lane-Sign Required $50.00 $50.00 each 614 Parking Penalties - No Parking-Fire Lane-Sign Required, Delinquent $90.00 $90.00 each 615 Parking Penalties - 18" from Curb/Wrong Way Parking $42.00 $42.00 each 616 Parking Penalties - 18" from Curb/Wrong Way Parking, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 617 Parking Penalties - Handicap Parking-Stall/Space $353.00 $353.00 each 618 Parking Penalties - Handicap Parking-Stall/Space, Delinquent $356.00 $356.00 each 619 Parking Penalties - Handicap Parking-Block Access $353.00 $353.00 each 620 Parking Penalties - Handicap Parking-Block Access, Delinquent $356.00 $356.00 each 621 Parking Penalties - Parking 15 Feet from Hydrant $50.00 $50.00 each 622 Parking Penalties - Parking 15 Feet from Hydrant, Delinquent $100.00 $100.00 each 623 Parking Penalties - Not Setting Brake-Unattended $42.00 $42.00 each 624 Parking Penalties - Not Setting Brake-Unattended, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 625 Parking Penalties - Parking 7.5 Feet from Railroad Tracks $42.00 $42.00 each 626 Parking Penalties - Parking 7.5 Feet from Railroad Tracks, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each 627 Parking Penalties - Blocking Sidewalk Access Ramp $316.00 $316.00 each 628 Parking Penalties - Blocking Sidewalk Access Ramp, Delinquent $319.00 $319.00 each 629 Parking Penalties - Abandoned Vehicle-Street Highway $50.00 $50.00 each 630 Parking Penalties - Abandoned Vehicle-Street Highway, Delinquent $100.00 $100.00 each 631 Parking Penalties - Abandoned Vehicle-Off Street $50.00 $50.00 each 632 Parking Penalties - Abandoned Vehicle-Off Street, Delinquent $100.00 $100.00 each
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
633 Parking Penalties - All Other Vehicle Code Sections Not Listed $42.00 $42.00 each 634 Parking Penalties - All Other Vehicle Code Sections Not Listed, Delinquent $83.00 $83.00 each
41. Emergency Response Cost Recovery Fees
635
Emergency Response Cost Recovery fees - For providing emergency response services for the purpose of recovering the cost of the City's emergency services necessitated by a person's intentionally wrongful conduct or person negligently operating a motor vehicle, or a boat or vessel, or a civil aircraft under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. $1.83 $1.88 per minute plus $10.27 dispatch/clerical fee
42. Hazardous Materials
636 Hazardous Materials Incidents/City Forces Clean-Up
43. Youth and Family Services
637
Youth and Family Services - Counseling services conducted by the licensed staff of Youth and Family Services Division $5.00-60.00 $5.00-60.00 per hour Sliding scale 638
Youth and Family Services - Consultation and facilitation services conducted by the staff of the Youth and Family Services Division $5.00-60.00 $5.00-60.00 per hour Sliding scale 639
Youth and Family Services - Each participant in any psychoeducational course conducted by the staff of the Youth and Family Services Division $35.00 $36.00 each 640
Youth and Family Services - Each Diversion Agreement entered into by a juvenile cited to the Youth and Family Services Division $35.00 $36.00 each
44. Fees for Bicycle Licenses
641 Bicycle License fee - Initial $4.00 $4.00 per year OR OR remaining portion thereof 642
Bicycle License Penalty - For any bicycle owner who fails to comply with Section 3701(a) within fifteen (15) days after said person becomes subject to the provisions of this article $5.00 $5.00 each plus any license fee
643 Bicycle License fee - Renewal $2.00 $2.00 per year OR OR remaining portion thereof 644 Bicycle License fee - Replacement for lost or damaged $2.00 $2.00 each 645 Bicycle License fee - Transfer registration $2.00 $2.00 each
45. Fees for Retail Firearms Dealers License
646 Firearms - Retail Dealers License $27.00 $28.00 each
46. Fees for Secondhand Dealers
647
Secondhand Dealers License (not including coin dealers) - Initial (Plus CA State fees for licensing and fingerprint processing) $80.00 $82.00 per year plus
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
648
Secondhand Dealers License (not including coin dealers) - Renewal (Plus CA State fees for licensing and fingerprint processing) $27.00 $28.00 per year plus
47. Records Reviews
649 Record Reviews $16.00 $16.00 each plus plus labor costs
48. Records Sealings
650 Record Sealings (Not to exceed $120.00) $17.00 $17.00 per hour
49. Civil Court Appearances and Subpoenas for Records
651 Civil Court Appearances and Subpoenas for Record - deposit $275.00 $275.00 Deposit Per Gov Code 68096.1(b)
50. Release of Stored or Impounded Vehicles
652
Impounded Vehicles - Release after abandonment, being left unattended in a manner which presents traffic or safety hazards, or having expired registration $100.00 $100.00 each 653
Impounded Vehicles - Release of any vehicle impounded as a result of the driver's actions (i.e. driver arrested, driving without a valid license, etc.) $150.00 $150.00 each
51. Release of Immobilized Vehicle
654 Immobilized Vehicles - For vehicles immobilized resulting from unpaid parking penalties $80.00 $82.00 each
52. Repossessed Vehicles
655 Repossessed Vehicles - Release
Fee equal to that required by
State law
53. Abandoned Vehicle Removal from Private Property
656 Abandoned Vehicle Removal from Public or Private Property $160.00 $164.00 per vehicle (minimum)
54. Equipment Violation Correction Validations and V.I.N. Numbers 657 Equipment Violation Correction Validations and V.I.N. Numbers $16.00 $16.00 each
55. Accounts Turned Over to a Collection Agency or Small Claims Court Filing 658 Collections Agency for Failure to Pay Collection fee charged to City 659 Small Claims Action filing in Superior Court by City $27.00 $28.00 each
56. Shopping Cart Recovery Fee
660 Shopping Cart Recovery fee $16.00 $16.00 each
57. Short-Stay and Vacation Rental Permit Fee
661 Short-Stay and Vacation Rental Permit fee - Initial application $160.00 $164.00 each 662 Short-Stay and Vacation Rental Permit fee - Renewal application $107.00 $110.00 each 663 Short-Stay and Vacation Rental Permit fee - Waitlist application $22.00 $23.00 each 664 Short-Stay and Vacation Rental Permit fee - Late Fee 20 % of Permit Fee 665 Short-Stay and Vacation Rental Permit - Review time exceeding one hour Full cost recovery based on
fully burdened rate
58. Food Works Culinary Center Rental Rates
666 Kitchen Unit Rates $0.85 $0.87 per square foot per month 667 Deposit for Kitchen Rental $300.00 $300.00 If credit score >640
1.5 times the base rent, or
$300, which ever is higher
668 Deposit for Kitchen Rental $450.00 $450.00 If credit score <641
1.5 times the base rent, or
$450, which ever is higher
669 Key Deposit $50.00 $51.00 first key issued
670 Key Deposit $15.00 each additional key
671 Day Use Deposit for Rental Kitchen $200.00 $205.00 per day 672 Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Fee $93.00 $96.00 per month 673
Community Kitchen
Rate Tier 1 = 1-5 hours per month $22.00 $23.00 per hour 674 Tier 2 = 6-15 hours per month $17.00 $17.00 per hour 675 Tier 3 = 16-25 hours per month $15.00 $15.00 per hour 676 Tier 4 = 25+ hours per month $13.00 $13.00 per hour
No. Section Subsection Description of Service FY 2026
Fee/Deposit
FY 2027 Proposed
Fees/Deposit Per Item/Charge
Proposed 2027
Alternative/Extra
Fees/Percentages
Per Item/Charge
677 Tier 5 Rental = 40+ hours per month pursuant to a signed agreement $11.00 $11.00 per hour 678 Day Use $22.00 $70.00 per hour
679 Wet Room $12.00 $12.00 per hour Minimum 1 hour increments rounded to the nearest
whole hour
680 Equipment Rental Warehouse Floor, per pallet depth space $22.00 $23.00 per month 681 Warehouse Rack, per pallet depth space $11.00 $11.00 per month 682 Freezer Floor, per pallet depth space $30.00 $31.00 per month 683 Freezer Rack, per pallet depth space $28.00 $29.00 per month 684 Cooler Large, 4-shelf, rolling, NSF cart $33.00 $34.00 per month 685 Cooler Small, 4-shelf, rolling, NSF cart or pastry cart $16.00 $16.00 per month 686 Outside Storage Food truck parking $28.00 $29.00 per month 687 Key/Keycard Replacement key or additional key $15.00 $15.00 per re-issue 688 Day Storage Short-term warehouse storage, per day $5.00 $5.00 per day 689 RK Storage Large Rack (48" X 24") $22.00 $23.00 per month 690 RK Storage Small Rack (24" X 24") $11.00 $11.00 per month 691 Miscellaneous Forklift Training per person per training session $60.00 $62.00 per person per session 692 NEW FEE Credit Check Fee $18.50 $18.50 per credit check
59. Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program
693 NEW FEE Primary Homebuyer Assistance Loan Processing and Underwriting Fee $600.00 $616.00 *
20% Non-Profit Agency Discount - Must supply federal tax-exempt identification number. 100% of proceeds from event must be used to benefit the non-profit agency renting the facility. School Districts within Arcata must have joint use agreement on file with the City in order to receive any rate discount. Discounts do not apply to the Concert Rate or to actual labor costs for site preparations specific to rentals/events.
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STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 15, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Netra Khatri, City Engineer
PREPARER: Joe Bishop, Building Official
DATE: April 15, 2026
TITLE: Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Abatement for the Properties Located at 4600 West End Rd, Arcata, CA 95521, Assessor's Parcel No. 507-081-055; and Adopt Resolution No. 256-55 Ordering the Abatement of a Nuisance Regarding 4600 West End Rd.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council:
1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony from the Deputy Director of Environmental Services, Streets & Utilities, and/or the Building Official, receive the property owner’s testimony, hear testimony of other persons, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 256-55 to:
a. Order the property owner to correct the violations and abate the nuisance; and b. If the property owner fails to correct the violations, authorize Environmental Services to abate the nuisance conditions; and
c. Authorize the City Manager to collect on any costs incurred to abate said nuisance.
INTRODUCTION:
On February 19, 2026, the City of Arcata’s Building Division, at the request of Environmental Services, began working on enforcement of code violations of the properties located at 4600 West End Road by sending a “Notice of Nuisance” to the property owner pursuant to Arcata Municipal Code Section 5504, and recording said nuisance with the County Clerk Recorder. To date, the violations listed have not been abated by the property owner. The Deputy Director of Environmental Services, Streets & Utilities, and/or the Building Official is now proposing to address the ongoing nuisance by asking the City Council to order the property owner to abate the nuisances; and if that fails, to authorize the Deputy Director of Environmental Services, Streets & Utilities, and/or the Building Official to abate nuisance conditions existing at the property.
DISCUSSION:
In summary, due to the condition of the residence and property, notices were sent on the following dates:
February 19th, 2026 – Notice of Nuisance (Recorded)
March 30, 2026 – Notice to Abate Nuisance (by Certified Mail and Posted) The options available to the Council are as follows:
1. Terminate the abatement proceedings; or
2. Grant a limited, one-time extension of no more than 30 days; or
3. Adopt Resolution No. 256-55 to move forward with abatement.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs of the City to abate the nuisance conditions for the property and costs to initiate receivership are unknown currently. These costs are recoverable as a lien against the property.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Open the Public Hearing.
2. Consider Abatement for the Properties Located at 4600 West End Rd, Arcata, CA 95521, Assessor’s Parcel No. 507-081-055
3. Open public comment.
4. Close public comment/the public hearing.
5. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 256-55 to:
a. Ordering the property owner to correct the violations and abate the nuisance; and b. If the property owner fails to correct the violations, authorize Environmental Services to abate the nuisance conditions; and
c. Authorize the City Manager to collect on any costs incurred to abate said nuisance.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Notice of Nuisance dated February 19th, 2026;
B. Notice to Abate Nuisance dated March 30th, 2026;
C. Resolution No. 256-55
736 F Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Building Division
707-822-5956
Owner(s): Figas Robert L & Kathryn J Cotr
Environmental Services
707-822-8184
Finance
707-822-5951
Police
707-822-2428
Environmental Services
707-822-8184
NOTICE OF NUISANCE
Subject: FIRST NOTICE - 4600 WEST END RD -APN 507-081-055 Dear Prope11y Owner,
Community Development
707-822-5955
Engineering
707-822-2128
February 19, 2026
This notice is pursuant to the Arcata Municipal Code (AMC) Title V Sections 5500-5519, and Title Vlll 8000-8 I 62. It has come to the attention of our office that there are one or more code violations locate<l on the property at 4600 WEST END RD APN 507-081-055. On December 1, 2025, staff observed potential code violation(s) on the property located at 4600 WEST END RD .
Code Reference Violation Text Corrective Action
Arcata Municipal Code Sec.7978.5 Cettified Annual lnspection Bm:ktlow Prevention Assembly: Febco Model (AMC) and Testing Assembly did not pass annual LF860 3" & Assembly:
operational test after multiple Febco Model 825YD 8" (fire attempts at repair and line) must be replaced and
retesting. "The City of Arcata retested with passing result shall immediately ... cause to submitted to City of Arcata. repair or replace, defective
backtlow prevention
assemblies ... within thirty
(30) days of notification of
the failure. lf the water use is
commereial/industriaL the
owner of the property or
owner of the
commercial/industrial
cnlerprise shall be
responsible ... for repair or
replacement of defective
backtlow prevention
assemblies within thirty (30)
days of notification of the
failure. Extensions of this
thirty (30) day period may be
granted ... However, this time
reriod may be shortened
d~pending upon U1c degree of
hazard involved and the
history of the device(s) in
question.
You are hereby ordered to correct the violation(s) within 14 days of receipt of this notice Contact the Building Department to discuss a plan of correction within fifteen (7) days of receipt of this notice.
Failure to contact the Building Department may result in an administrative citation per AMC Sections 1210-1225 and Resolution number 189-40.
Administrative citation fines for building and safety codes are outlined in AMC Section 1200: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of local building and safety codes dete1mined to be an infraction is punishable by ( 1) a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars (S 100) I of 7-.
[per day] for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) [per day] for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year; (3) a fine not exceeding one thousand (SI 000) [per day] for each violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation." Violations of the AMC are considered to be a public nuisance as defined by AMC Section 1201. AMC Title V, Chapter V, Sections 5500-5519 allow the City Council to order abatement of nuisance conditions after a hearing, and to charge any costs incurred as an assessment or lien against the property. If you do not correct the violation( s) within I 4 days, the Building Division will apply to the Council for an order to abate said nuisance, and the costs of such abatement shall become a charge against the premises and shall be made a lien or special assessment against the premises. A special assessment may be collected at the same time and in the same manner as is provided for the collection of ordinary county taxes, and shall be subject to the same penalties, interest and to the same proceuurcs of foreclosure and sale in the case of delinquency as is provided for ordinary county Laxes.
The City's goal is to keep neighborhoods clean and safe for everybody. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 707-822-5956.
Sincerely,
JOEB[SHOV
Building Official
CITY OF ARCATA
736 F Street, Arcata CA 95521
Building Division (707) 822-5956
[email protected] (707) 825-2144
City llanager
107 -822-5953
Emironmental Services
707-822-8t8.1 707 -822-21211 701-822-7091
Communily DewIopment
7 0'7 -822-595 5
736 F Street
.1rcat.t (-..1 9552l
Owner(s): Figas Robert L & Kathryn J Cotr
7 0'7 -822-595 |
Engineering
7 0'7 -825-2 t28 70't -822-371 5
March 30. 2026
TICE T
ABATE
NTIISANCE,
Subject: SECOND NOTICE -,1600 West End Rd. - APN 507-081-055 Dear Property Owner.
This notice is to inform you to be prepored to appear beforc the CiU- Council lor a hearing regarding tlte conditions at 4600 lltest End Rd., APN 507-081-055. The hearing is on Apfil 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM and will be held in the Council Chambers at 736 F St., Arcata, CA 95521 Contact the Building Department at 707 -822-5956 ifyou have any questions.
Violations of the AMC are considered to be a public nuisance as defined by AMC Section 1201.
AMC Title V, Chapter V, Sections 5500-5519 allow the City Council to order abatement of Page r of u
This notice is pursuant to the Arcata Municipal Code (AMC), Title V Sections 5500-5519: On 0211812026, a notice olnuisance was issued (see attached) providing l4 days for compliance.
nuisance conditions after a hearing. and to charge any costs incurred as an assessment or lien against the property. Per AMC Section 5509. Council shall proceed to hear the testimony of the enforcement official. his assistants or deputies, the testimony olthe owner or his representatives. and the testimony of other compelent persons conceming the conditions constituting such nuisance. the estimated cost of abatement. and other matters which the Council may deem pertinent. Any person affected may be present at such hearing. may be represented by counsel. may present testimony. and may cross-examine the enforcement official. and other witnesses.
The City's goal is to keep neighborhoods clean and safe for everybody. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Ifyou have any questions. please contact our office at (707) 822- 5956.
Sincerely.
JOE BISHOP
Building Official
CITY OF ARCATA
736 F Sreet, Arcata CA 95521
Building Division (707) 822-5956
i bishop@c ityofarcata.org (7 0'1 ) 825 -2 | 44
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RESOLUTION NO. 256-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF A NUISANCE AT 4600 WEST END ROAD, APN 507-081-055 WHEREAS, The Deputy Director of Environmental Services, Streets & Utilities, determined that a Backflow Prevention Assembly did not pass annual operational after multiple attempts at repair and retesting; and
WHEREAS, Continued non-compliance presents a high level of risk to the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District supply; and
WHEREAS, A Notice of Nuisance was mailed to the property owner on February 19th, 2026 and said notice was recorded with the County Clerk Recorder; and WHEREAS, A Notice to Abate Nuisance was mailed, by Certified Mail, to the property owner on March 30th, 2026, and said notice was posted biblically at 4600 West End Road; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arcata hereby order the abatement of said nuisances and direct city staff to abate said nuisances by any means necessary.
This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
DATED:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk, City of Arcata Mayor, City of Arcata
CLERK’S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 256-55, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata, Humboldt County, State of California, held on the ___ day of ____, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
City Clerk, City of Arcata