Agenda packet — Berkeley City Council, June 17, 2025 (part 5 of 7)

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Fees Public Health: Berkeley High School Health Center Services PUBLIC HEARING June 17, 2025

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The Public Health Division operates the Berkeley High School Health Center (BHSHC) at 1980 Allston Way H-105. The BHSHC has offered free and low-cost public health services since 1991. The BHSHC, according to Medi-Cal guidelines, must charge the same rate for the same service to all payers. Self-payment for services is on a sliding fee scale, which is based on federal poverty level guidelines. No one is denied services due to inability to pay.

The clinical services fees were last updated in July 2019 and market costs for medications regularly change on an annual basis. Likewise, the City’s costs to provide these services and medications have increased since July 2019. Approval of the proposed medication fee schedule with the ability to update on an annual basis through FY2028 will enable the Berkeley High School Health Center to be fiscally responsive to market cost changes, recover a greater portion of its costs, and continue to provide high quality and accessible public health services to the Berkeley community, particularly uninsured and self-pay patients.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no identifiable environmental effects or opportunities associated with the subject of this report.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The changes in medication fees reflect the requirements of the Public Health Service 340B Drug Pricing Program. Medications are purchased at significantly reduced prices and therefore must not be billed more than the actual acquisition cost of the drug. These changes also ensure that we are compliant with Medi-Cal determined fees.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
Maintaining the current fees would result in the Berkeley High School Health Center absorbing a portion of the cost of medications and, in some cases, in clients paying more costs than necessary. If fees are left unchanged, FY2026 through FY2028 revenue from medications will be below the actual cost associated with the delivery of such services.

CONTACT PERSON
Janice Chin, Manager, Public Health Division, 510-981-5121 Attachments:
1: Resolution
Exhibit A: Tables 1-5 Berkeley Public Health Fee Schedule 2: List of Existing Public Health Fees and Proposed Fees 3: Public Hearing Notice

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICAL SERVICES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 68,896 – N.S.

WHEREAS, the Department of Health, Housing and Community Services is proposing to increase, and in some cases decrease, fees for medical services and medications effective July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health, Housing and Community Services operates the Berkeley High School Health Center at 1980 Allston Way, H-105. The Berkeley High School Health Center has offered free and low-cost public health services since 1991; and
WHEREAS, Council approved Resolution No. 68,896 on May 14, 2019 to update fees effective July 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the cost of medications and of providing medical services have, on balance, increased since 2019; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes in fees will allow the City of Berkeley’s Berkeley High School Health Center to continue to meet all Federal, State and County health, safety and regulatory requirements, while providing continued community access to high-quality, comprehensive and confidential tuberculosis testing and reproductive sexual health services.

NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that it adopts and authorizes the City Manager to implement the Public Health Berkeley High School Health Center Fee Schedule (Exhibit A) effective July 1, 2025. The City Manager is also authorized to update the Public Health Berkeley High School Health Center Fee Schedule every July 1 on an annual basis based on changes in market costs for Public Health Clinic Services, provided that such fees remain at or below the City’s cost to provide the services. The fee schedule at the end of Fiscal Year 2028 will remain in effect until another cost analysis is conducted.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing will be conducted prior to the adoption of the new fee schedule.

Exhibits
A: Public Health Berkeley High School Health Center Fee Schedule

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Exhibit A
Public Health Berkeley High School Health Center Fee Schedule Table 1: Reproductive Sexual Health (RSH) Office Visits and Exams Office Visit / Exam CPT Charges
New Patient -- Brief Exam 99201 $60.00
New Patient -- Limited 99202 $91.00
New Patient -- Intermediate 99203 $152.00
New Patient -- Comprehensive 99204 $180.00
Established Pt -- Minimal 99211 $35.00
Established Pt -- Brief 99212 $51.66
Established Pt -- Limited 99213 $82.02
Established Pt -- Intermediate 99214 $115.88
Counseling 15 minutes 99401 $35.37
Counseling 30 minutes 99402 $56.93
Counseling 45 minutes 99403 $77.91
Table 2: RSH Procedures & Supplies
Procedures & Supplies CPT Charges
IUD insertion 58300AG $168.00
IUD removal 58301AG $89.00
Implant insertion 11981AG $209.00
Implant removal 11976AG $155.00
Lesion destruction -- chem (anal)* 46900AG $94.00
Lesion destruction - chem (penile) 54050AG $87.00
Lesion destruction - cryo (penile) 54056AG $95.00
Lesion destruction (vulval) 56501AG $111.00
Lesion destruction (vaginal) 57061AG $87.00
IUD insertion supplies 58300UA $10.00
IUD removal supplies 58301UA $10.00
Implant removal supplies 11976UA $12.00
Lesion destruction supplies (anal)* 46900UA $10.00
Lesion dest. supplies - chem (pen) 54050UA $5.00
Lesion destruction supplies (vulv) 56501UA $10.00
Lesion destruction supplies (vag) 57061UA $10.00

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Exhibit A

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Table 3: RSH Internal Laboratory Tests
RSH Internal Labs CPT Charges
Urine pregnancy test 81025 $12.00
pH, body fluid, NOS 83986TC $10.00
Hemoglobin 85018TC $16.00
Urine dip stick 81002TC $7.00
Wet mount Q0111TC $24.00
HIV I/II -- Rapid 86703QW $16.00
Collect & handle --
venipuncture blood specimen 99000 $15.00
Table 4: RSH Contraceptive Methods
Contraceptive Method CPT Charges
Birth Control Pills (BCPs) S4993 $14.00
Depo Provera 150 mg J3490U8 $37.64
Implant -- Nexplanon J7307 $984.31
IUD -- Mirena J7298 $997.00
IUD -- Paraguard J7300 $730.00
Levonorgetrel Emergency
Contraceptive pill J3490U5 $32.68
Ulipristal Acetate Emergency
Contraceptive J3490U6 $38.42
Hormonal Patch (quantity=1) J7304 $36.00
Ring, Vaginal Contraceptive J7303 $16.25
Table 5: RSH Medications
Medications CPT Per Charges
Acyclovir, 400mg tabs S5000 15 $3.85
Acyclovir, 400mg tabs S5000 30 $4.65
Acyclovir, 400mg tabs S5000 60 $6.30
Azithromycin, 500 mg tabs Q0144 2 $3.94
Azithromycin, 1 gm pkt Q0144 1 $2.25
Cefixime, 400mg tabs S5000 1 $4.30
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250mg inj J0696 1 $5.27
Ciprofloxacin, 250 mg tabs S5000 6 $3.56
Clotrimazole Cream 1%, 15 gm tube S5000 1 $4.55
Clotrimazole Cream 1%, 45 gm tube S5000 1 $6.56

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Exhibit A

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Table 5: RSH Medications
Medications CPT Per Charges
Doxycycline, 100mg tabs S5000 14 $5.37
Doxycycline, 100mg tabs S5000 28 $7.74
Fluconazole, 150mg tabs S5000 1 $3.73
Metronidazole, 500mg tabs S5000 4 $3.18
Metronidazole, 500mg tabs S5000 14 $3.64
Metronidazole, 500mg tabs S5000 28 $4.28
Metronidazole Gel (Metrogel), 0.75%
70 gm tube S5001 1 $4.12
Nitrofurantoin (macrocrystals-
monohydrate): 100 mg S5000 14 $7.63
Penicillin (Bicillin) -- 1.2MUs inj J0561 24 $4.66
Septra (SMX/TMP), 800/160 mg tabs S5000 6 $3.29

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Attachment 2: Current Public Health Clinic Charges and Proposed Charges Table 1: Reproductive Sexual Health (RSH) Office Visits and Exams Office Visit / Exam CPT Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee
New Patient -- Brief Exam 99201 $60.00 $60.00
New Patient -- Limited 99202 $91.00 $91.00
New Patient -- Intermediate 99203 $152.00 $152.00
New Patient -- Comprehensive 99204 $180.00 $180.00
Established Pt -- Minimal 99211 $35.00 $35.00
Established Pt -- Brief 99212 $49.00 $51.66
Established Pt -- Limited 99213 $63.00 $82.02
Established Pt -- Intermediate 99214 $98.00 $115.88
Counseling 15 minutes 99401 $29.00 $35.37
Counseling 30 minutes 99402 $44.00 $56.93
Counseling 45 minutes 99403 $58.00 $77.91
Table 2: RSH Procedures & Supplies
Procedures & Supplies CPT Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee
IUD insertion 58300AG $168.00 $168.00
IUD removal 58301AG $89.00 $89.00
Implant insertion 11981AG $209.00 $209.00
Implant removal 11976AG $155.00 $155.00
Lesion destruction -- chem (anal)* 46900AG $94.00 $94.00 Lesion destruction - chem (penile) 54050AG $87.00 $87.00 Lesion destruction - cryo (penile) 54056AG $95.00 $95.00 Lesion destruction (vulval) 56501AG $111.00 $111.00
Lesion destruction (vaginal) 57061AG $87.00 $87.00
IUD insertion supplies 58300UA $10.00 $10.00
IUD removal supplies 58301UA $10.00 $10.00
Implant removal supplies 11976UA $12.00 $12.00
Lesion destruction supplies (anal)* 46900UA $5.00 $10.00 Lesion dest. supplies - chem (pen) 54050UA $5.00 $5.00
Lesion destruction supplies (vulv) 56501UA $10.00 $10.00 Lesion destruction supplies (vag) 57061UA $10.00 $10.00

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Attachment 2

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Table 3: RSH Internal Laboratory Tests
RSH Internal Labs CPT Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee
Urine pregnancy test 81025 $12.00 $12.00
pH, body fluid, NOS 83986TC $10.00 $10.00
Hemoglobin 85018TC $16.00 $16.00
Urine dip stick 81002TC $7.00 $7.00
Wet mount Q0111TC $24.00 $24.00
HIV I/II -- Rapid 86703QW $16.00 $16.00
Collect & handle --
venipuncture blood specimen 99000 $15.00 $15.00
Table 4: RSH Contraceptive Methods
Contraceptive Method CPT Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee
Birth Control Pills (BCPs) S4993 $14.00 $14.00
Depo Provera 150 mg J3490U8 $60.00 $37.64
Implant -- Nexplanon J7307 $867.00 $984.31
IUD -- Mirena J7298 $768.00 $997.00
IUD -- Paraguard J7300 $673.00 $730.00
Levonorgetrel Emergency
Contraceptive pill J3490U5 $21.00 $32.68
Ulipristal Acetate Emergency
Contraceptive J3490U6 $37.00 $38.42
Hormonal Patch (quantity=1) J7304 $36.00 $36.00
Ring, Vaginal Contraceptive J7303 $16.25 $16.25
Table 5: RSH Medications
Medications CPT Per Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee
Acyclovir, 400mg tabs S5000 15 $3.18 $3.85
Acyclovir, 400mg tabs S5000 30 $3.35 $4.65
Acyclovir, 400mg tabs S5000 60 $3.70 $6.30
Azithromycin, 500 mg tabs Q0144 2 $3.94 $3.94
Azithromycin, 1 gm pkt Q0144 1 $9.73 $2.25
Cefixime, 400mg tabs S5000 1 $12.06 $4.30
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250mg inj J0696 1 $5.27 $5.27
Ciprofloxacin, 250 mg tabs S5000 6 $3.56 $3.56

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Attachment 2

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Table 5: RSH Medications
Medications CPT Per Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee
Clotrimazole Cream 1%, 15 gm tube S5000 1 $2.53 $4.55
Clotrimazole Cream 1%, 45 gm tube S5000 1 $4.46 $6.56
Doxycycline, 100mg tabs S5000 14 $3.25 $5.37
Doxycycline, 100mg tabs S5000 28 $3.50 $7.74
Fluconazole, 150mg tabs S5000 1 $3.73 $3.73
Metronidazole, 500mg tabs S5000 4 $3.15 $3.18
Metronidazole, 500mg tabs S5000 14 $3.54 $3.64
Metronidazole, 500mg tabs S5000 28 $4.07 $4.28
Metronidazole Gel (Metrogel), 0.75%
70 gm tube S5001 1 $14.17 $4.12
Nitrofurantoin (macrocrystals-
monohydrate): 100 mg S5000 14 new $7.63
Penicillin (Bicillin) -- 1.2MUs inj J0561 24 $4.66 $4.66 Septra (SMX/TMP), 800/160 mg tabs S5000 6 $3.29 $3.29

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL
FEES: PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICAL SERVICES
The public may participate in this hearing by remote video or in-person.

The Department of Health, Housing and Community Services is proposing to increase, and in some cases decrease, fees for medical services, medications and laboratory tests effective July 1, 2025. The Department of Health, Housing and Community Services operated the Berkeley High School Health Center at 1980 Allston Way, H-105.

The Berkeley High School Health Center has offered free and low-cost public health services since 1991.

Current and Proposed Fees
See Tables 1-5 below
The hearing will be held on, June 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the School District Board Room, located at 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley CA 94702.

A copy of the agenda material for this hearing will be available on the City’s website at https://berkeleyca.gov/ as of June 5, 2025. Once posted, the agenda for this meeting will include a link for public participation using Zoom video technology, as well as any health and safety requirements for in-person attendance.

For further information, please contact Janice Chin, Manager Public Health Services at (510) 981-5121.

Written comments should be mailed or delivered directly to the City Clerk, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, or e-mailed to
[email protected] in order to ensure
delivery to all Councilmembers and inclusion in the agenda packet.

Communications to the Berkeley City Council are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: e-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to the City Council, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service or in person to the City Clerk. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the City Clerk at (510) 981-6900 or [email protected] for further information.

Published: May 30 and June 6, 2025 – The Berkeley Voice Published pursuant to GC 6062a
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I hereby certify that the Notice for this Public Hearing of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on June 5, 2025.
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Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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Current Public Health Clinic Charges and Proposed Charges Table 1: Reproductive Sexual Health (RSH) Office Visits and Exams Office Visit / Exam CPT Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee
New Patient -- Brief Exam 99201 $60.00 $60.00
New Patient -- Limited 99202 $91.00 $91.00
New Patient -- Intermediate 99203 $152.00 $152.00
New Patient -- Comprehensive 99204 $180.00 $180.00
Established Pt -- Minimal 99211 $35.00 $35.00
Established Pt -- Brief 99212 $49.00 $51.66
Established Pt -- Limited 99213 $63.00 $82.02
Established Pt -- Intermediate 99214 $98.00 $115.88
Counseling 15 minutes 99401 $29.00 $35.37
Counseling 30 minutes 99402 $44.00 $56.93
Counseling 45 minutes 99403 $58.00 $77.91
Table 2: RSH Procedures & Supplies
Procedures & Supplies CPT Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee
IUD insertion 58300AG $168.00 $168.00
IUD removal 58301AG $89.00 $89.00
Implant insertion 11981AG $209.00 $209.00
Implant removal 11976AG $155.00 $155.00
Lesion destruction -- chem (anal)* 46900AG $94.00 $94.00 Lesion destruction - chem (penile) 54050AG $87.00 $87.00 Lesion destruction - cryo (penile) 54056AG $95.00 $95.00 Lesion destruction (vulval) 56501AG $111.00 $111.00
Lesion destruction (vaginal) 57061AG $87.00 $87.00
IUD insertion supplies 58300UA $10.00 $10.00
IUD removal supplies 58301UA $10.00 $10.00
Implant removal supplies 11976UA $12.00 $12.00
Lesion destruction supplies (anal)* 46900UA $5.00 $10.00 Lesion dest. supplies - chem (pen) 54050UA $5.00 $5.00
Lesion destruction supplies (vulv) 56501UA $10.00 $10.00 Lesion destruction supplies (vag) 57061UA $10.00 $10.00

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

PUBLIC HEARING
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Gilman, Director, Health, Housing, and Community Services Department
Subject: Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Program Fees

RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing the following new fees for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and Small Sites Programs:
 Origination fee equal to 1% of the total loan for new construction  Subordination fee of $600 per request
 Assumption fee of $600 per request
 Loan modification fee of $3,000 per request
 Hourly rate of $130 for project management of HTF projects not subject to the origination fee during predevelopment and development

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed fees would allow the Department of Health, Housing, and Community Services (HHCS) to recover a portion of staffing costs associated with implementing certain Housing Trust Fund (HTF) program and Small Sites Program (SSP) activities.

The Housing and Community Services (HCS) Division utilizes allowable administrative caps on special funds, some of which supports HTF programs and SSP, but these programs also rely on General Funds. The proposed fees would support partial cost recovery, and enhance the sustainability of program administration. The fees represent staff time for the Community Development Project Coordinators who administer the housing development and monitoring programs, as well as administrative and supervisory support.

The amount of fees collected each fiscal year would vary, depending on the number of loan originations, subordinations, assumptions, and loan modifications processed annually, but based on recent trends, could result in up to $200,000 annually. However, the timing of loan originations is variable, so some years would result in less fee revenue, while other years more.

All HTF fees generated will be deposited into the City’s General Fund (353) to support ongoing administration of the City’s affordable housing development programs.

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Housing Trust Fund Program and Small Sites Program Fees PUBLIC HEARING June 17, 2025

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CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The City historically has not charged fees for the administration of its Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites programs, however, it is a common practice amongst other local jurisdictions. The City’s pipeline and portfolio of affordable housing projects continue to grow. The new fees would provide partial cost recovery for HHCS and City staff time (estimated at between 50-80% cost recovery, depending on complexity of the project and the total loan amount), and will not create an unreasonable financial burden for an affordable housing project. The $130 hourly rate would only apply to project management activities for projects not otherwise subject to the loan origination fee.

Neighboring jurisdictions charge a range of fees, including loan origination Fees, annual monitoring fees, and the three currently proposed: subordinations, assumptions, and loan modifications.

HHCS staff respond to requests for subordination agreements, assumption agreements, and modifications related to HTF and SSP loans. Subordinations and assumptions require HHCS staff review of the request, an analysis of the impacts, recommendation to approve, and negotiation of agreements to complete the subordination or assumption. The proposed fee for each is $600. Loan modifications are more staff- intensive, as they require deeper underwriting, approval by the Housing Advisory Commission and City Council, and a contract amendment. The proposed fee for loan modifications is $3,000 per request.

Berkeley’s proposed fees are comparable or lower than other local jurisdictions. Other local jurisdictions with these types of fees charge between 1-2% for loan origination, $225-$1,514 for subordinations, and $2,100-$3,500 for assumptions and modifications.

Not all agencies charge the same fees, so while some jurisdictions (i.e. San Francisco) don’t charge assumption or modification fees, they charge larger loan origination fees to cover their staff time on housing development projects.

BACKGROUND
The City established its HTF in 1990 to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Berkeley. The HTF pools funding from various sources, including the City’s HOME funds (allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) and local fees, including the commercial mitigation fee, the condo conversion fee, and the inclusionary housing fee. The Measure O bond, funds from Measure U1, and state funds (from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation and Local Housing Trust Fund programs) are also administered through the HTF, and are used to support the development and preservation of affordable housing. The Small Sites Program (SSP) is a subset of the HTF program, and supports acquisition-rehab projects with 2-25 units.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no environmental impacts associated directly with the subject of this report.

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RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
To date, HHCS has administered its affordable housing programs at no cost. These services are currently paid for by a combination of allowable administrative set-asides of HHCS special funds, entitlement grants, and the General Fund, including Measure U1.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The City could continue to administer the Housing Trust Fund programs and Small Sites Program without charging fees to the affordable housing projects. The programs would continue to rely on the HHCS special funds and general fund to pay for staffing.

CONTACT PERSON
Jenny Wyant, Program Manager II, HHCS, 510-981-5228
Attachments:
1: Resolution
Exhibit A: Housing Trust Fund Program Fee Schedule
2: Public Hearing Notice

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

ADOPTING HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM AND SMALL SITES PROGRAM

FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARMENT OF HEALTH, HOUSING

AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, City Council established a Housing Trust Fund (HTF) program to assist in the development and expansion of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income persons who either work or reside within the City of Berkeley, and authorized the City Manager to implement the HTF program; and
WHEREAS, the Small Sites Program (SSP) is a subset of the HTF program, and is applied to HTF projects with 2-25 affordable housing units; and WHEREAS, the Department of Health, Housing and Community Services (HHCS) provides staffing to implement the requirements of the HTF program and SSP; and WHEREAS, HHCS does not currently charge fees to affordable housing developers for the implementation of the HTF and SSP; and
WHEREAS, HHCS proposes the adoption of the attached Housing Trust Fund program fee schedule, to support partial cost recovery of HHCS staff time.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City adopts the HHCS Housing Trust Fund program fee schedule attached as Exhibit A, effective July 1, 2025.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the fee schedule will remain valid for an HHCS successor agency, if any.

Exhibits
A: Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Programs Fee Schedule

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Exhibit A:

Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Programs Fee Schedule Effective as of July 1, 2025.

Applicable Fee Amount
Origination Fee 1% of total loan amount (new
construction projects only)
Subordination Fee $600 per subordination request
Assumption Fee $600 per assumption request
Loan Modification Fee $3,000 per modification request
HTF Project Management Hourly Rate $130/hour

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL

HOUSING TRUST FUND AND SMALL SITES PROGRAM FEES
The public may participate in this hearing by remote video or in-person.

The Department of Health, Housing, and Community Services is proposing setting a fee via resolution for its Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Programs.

The hearing will be held on, June 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the School District Board Room, located at 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley CA 94702.

For further information, please contact Jenny Wyant at 510-981-5400.

Written comments should be mailed or delivered directly to the City Clerk, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, or e-mailed to [email protected] in order to ensure delivery to all Councilmembers and inclusion in the agenda packet.

Published: May 30 and June 6, 2025 – The Berkeley Voice Published pursuant to Government Code Section 6062a.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hereby certify that the Notice for this Public Hearing of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on June 5, 2025.
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Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

PUBLIC HEARING
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Gilman, Director, Health, Housing and Community Services Subject: Affordable Housing Compliance Review Fee

RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution establishing a Department of Health, Housing, and Community Services (HHCS) fee of $130 per hour to review and approve the compliance of new construction projects with the City’s affordable housing regulations.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The $130 fee would be assessed hourly. Staff estimates that reviewing an application requires between three to six hours of work. This results in an estimated fee between $390 and $780 per project. The fee revenue would vary depending on the number of applications received. Fees will be deposited into the City’s Local Housing Trust Fund (353), and will be designated for administration. .

This fee would not apply to projects with a loan from the City’s Housing Trust Fund program.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
City departments – including Planning and Development, Public Works, and Fire – have historically charged fees to review new residential housing applications. HHCS currently does not assess fees for the affordable housing compliance sections of these applications.

HHCS staff reviews applications for their compliance with local and state affordable housing requirements. This includes the Inclusionary Housing ordinance (Berkeley Municipal Code [BMC] Chapter 23.328), Demolition ordinance replacement unit requirements (BMC Chapter 23.326), State Density Bonus, and SB 35. Staff also negotiate and draft the regulatory agreements to legally secure the affordability requirements to each project’s property title.

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Affordable Housing Compliance Review Fee PUBLIC HEARING June 17, 2025

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BACKGROUND
The City’s Inclusionary Housing ordinance requires new construction residential housing projects to provide 20% of the on-site units as affordable under the City’s Below Market Rate (BMR) housing program. Applicants may alternatively pay an in-lieu fee or provide less than 20% of on-site units and a proportional in-lieu fee. These requirements are typically layered with other local and state laws that require affordable housing.

HHCS staff works with applicants to understand and implement the range of requirements. Staff record the documents and coordinate monitoring for future security.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no environmental impacts associated directly with the subject of this report.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
The City already charges fees for the Planning and Development Department to review housing applications. HHCS has provided its services for no cost to applicants. These services are currently paid for by the general fund.

This fee would be consistent with the City’s application review practices. The fees assessed would be reflective of a project’s complexity and special requests.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
The City could continue to perform the tasks without charging applicants. This program would continue to rely on the general fund to pay for these activities.

CONTACT PERSON
Mike Uberti, Senior Community Development Project Coordinator, HHCS, (510) 981-5114
Attachments:
1: Resolution
Exhibit A: Fee Schedule
2: Public Hearing Notice

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

ADOPTING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLIANCE REVIEW FEE SCHEDULE

FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARMENT OF HEALTH, HOUSING AND

COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328, the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, requires new residential housing applications to provide affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Inclusionary Housing ordinance requirements can be layered with additional local and state laws related to affordable housing; and WHEREAS, the Department of Health, Housing and Community Services (HHCS) provides staffing to implement the requirements of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and other local and state laws; and
WHEREAS, Berkeley Municipal Code section 23.328.050 allows the City Council to set fees for the administration and implementation of the ordinance.

WHEREAS, residential housing applications with City of Berkeley Housing Trust Fund loans will not be subject to the fee;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the City adopts the HHCS affordable housing compliance review fee schedule attached as Exhibit A.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the fee schedule will remain valid for an HHCS successor agency, if any.

Exhibits
A: Affordable Housing Compliance Review Fee Schedule

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Exhibit A: Affordable Housing Compliance Review Fee Schedule Applicable Fee Amount
Affordable Housing Compliance Review $130 per hour

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Internal

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL

AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLIANCE REVIEW FEE
The public may participate in this hearing by remote video or in-person.

The Department of Health, Housing, and Community Services is proposing setting a fee via resolution per Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.328.050.

The hearing will be held on June 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the School District Board Room, located at 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley CA 94702.

For further information, please contact Mike Uberti at 510-981-5400. Written comments should be mailed or delivered directly to the City Clerk, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, or e-mailed to [email protected] in order to ensure delivery to all Councilmembers and inclusion in the agenda packet.

Published: May 30 and June 6, 2025 – The Berkeley Voice Published pursuant to Government Code Section 6062a
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hereby certify that the Notice for this Public Hearing of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on June 5, 2025.
__________________________________
Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

PUBLIC HEARING
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks Recreation and Waterfront Subject: Selected Marina Fee Increases

RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution approving new fees and increasing current fees for select Marina fees; and rescinding Resolution No. 70,868-N.S. and all amendatory resolutions.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
These fee increases are important in helping the City recover a greater share of the Marina’s operating costs and are estimated to add $188,950 in annual revenue to the Marina Fund (Fund 608). The Marina Fund supports Waterfront operations including the Marina, facilities, roads, recreation programs and special events.

Summary of Estimated Annual Increase in Revenue
Fee Marina Fee
(Fund 608)
Waterfront parking fee $182,500
Waterfront rental area $750
Organized group use fee $5,000
Commercial business fee $700
TOTAL $188,950

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
The Marina Fee Schedule was last updated in May 2023, when Council adopted Resolution No. 70,868-N.S., which increased several Marina fees including Berth Fees, Surcharges, as well as Skiff, Dry Storage, Liveaboard, Visitor Berths (11-30 nights), and Launch Ramp fees.

Modifications to new slip holder incentive fees were added, as well as one new fee for Abandoned Vessels. These new fees are needed to offset the cost of impacts from additional uses of the Waterfront, including parking, organized groups, and businesses. The proposed fee increases are needed to offset the costs of maintaining the related infrastructure and staffing to support those uses. For all Waterfront fees, there is no distinction between resident and non- resident fees; that distinction is not permitted on public trust lands.

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Waterfront Parking Fee
Currently, the three public parking lots that are most heavily used at the Waterfront are the South Cove East, South Cove West, and J/K lots. The South Cove East and West lots are public parking, while the J/K lot requires a Waterfront parking permit (provided to tenants and slipholders) between the hours of 12 AM -10 AM. In the summer and on weekends, these lots typically fill early in the morning.

The proposed parking fee of $1/ hour or $6/day would provide revenue to offset the costs of operating and maintaining those lots and related staffing. We also propose an option of a $500/year Waterfront Parking Pass, available to purchase for those who are not tenants or slipholders.

The proposed fee is lower than all City-owned parking lots and a majority of City parking meters, (see Table 2). These fees would not apply to those with Waterfront parking passes.

Table 2 – Proposed Waterfront Parking Fees (bold) and comparisons Parking Location Price Source
Between 8th St and San Pablo Ave $1/ hour City of Berkeley Parking Between 4th St and 8th St $.50/ hour City of Berkeley Parking On 4th St, between Hearst St and Virginia St $3/ hour City of Berkeley Parking Downtown Berkeley, surrounding 2180 Milvia St $4/ hour City of Berkeley Parking Center St Garage $3/hour City of Berkeley Parking
Oxford Parking Garage $3/hour City of Berkeley Parking
Current Fee N/A
Proposed Hourly Fee $1/ hour
Proposed Daily Fee $6/day
Proposed Annual Fee (Waterfront Parking Pass) $500/ year Waterfront Rental Area Fee
There are four areas in the Waterfront that are proposed to be reservable, at a fee of $150 per 4-hour period:
 The Gateway Pier (also known as the old ferry dock) is a 100 ft x 200 ft concrete platform at the southwest corner of the Berkeley Marina Harbor.  The South Cove Eastern Shoreline is a large, flat, grass area located off the Bay Trail, providing views of the City while being adjacent to the shoreline.  The Marina Mall has two large, flat grass areas with benches and trash receptacles.  The South Cesar Chavez Peninsula is a large, grass area located west of the Berkeley Marine Center off of the pathway, with a clear view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Currently, the proposed spaces are only reservable through a Special Event Permit. Planning, issuing, and managing these permits takes hours of staff time and coordination between multiple departments, making using these spaces inaccessible to low impact, smaller group rentals. This fee would streamline the management and oversight process and provide a cost- effective way for the public to access these unique spaces, see Table 3. The proposed fee would cover the costs of reservation administration, wear and tear, monitoring, communication,

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and impact on facilities including adjacent restrooms and parking. Currently, all of the proposed spaces are underutilized, and could provide an additional and unique space for public reservation.

Table 3 – Waterfront Rental Areas
Location Rate Source
Cesar Chavez Site #2 $220/4 hours City of Berkeley Recreation Registration Shorebird Site #4 $75/4 hours City of Berkeley Recreation Registration
Horseshoe Park Wedding site $450/4 hours City of Berkeley Recreation Registration
Gateway Pier (16,000 sq. ft)
(Proposed)
$150/4 hours
South Cove Eastern Shoreline (5,000 sq.
ft) (Proposed)
$150/4 hours
Marina Mall (10,500 sq. ft) (Proposed) $150/4 hours
South Cesar Chavez Peninsula (27,000 sq. ft)
(Proposed)
$150/4 hours
Organized Group Use Fee
A new fee is proposed for the use of Waterfront property by organized groups conducting revenue-generating activities, including open-water swimming operators, water-based recreation program operators, fitness classes, boot camps, and similar activities that operate out of the Waterfront.

Currently, there is no charge for these types of commercial and nonprofit operators, whose increased use leads to higher costs for maintenance, parking management, coordination with other activities, and cleaning and restocking restrooms. In comparison, charter boats who use similar resources are required to apply for a permit and pay fees based on trips and number of passengers each month.

This proposed new fee for the use of Waterfront property is modeled off similar fees in San Francisco and the East Bay Regional Park District, (see Table 4). The fee would apply to organizations or individuals regularly operating revenue-generating activities at the Waterfront (i.e. more than 4 times over a two month period). There would be a one-time $250 application fee, plus a $50/day fee for up to 50 participants.

The fee will offset costs from their group’s use of the Waterfront, including maintenance, parking management, coordination with other activities, and cleaning and restocking restrooms.

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Table 4 – Organized Group Use Fees
Location Rate Source
San Francisco
Parks
$250/annual
$25/hour for 4+ participants
https://sfrecpark.org/1537/Adult-Outdoor-Fitness
California State
Parks
$1,000/annual for 9 or less 1-2
times/week
$4,000/annual for 10-20 1-2 times/week
$7,500/annual for 9 or less daily
$10,000/annual for 10-20 daily
https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/644/files/CCSP-
Commercial%20Use%20Permit-w-
equipment.pdf
EBRPD $250/annual https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/644/files/CCSP- Commercial%20Use%20Permit-w-
equipment.pdf
https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/2025-
Fee-Schedule.pdf
Berkeley
(Proposed)
$250/annual
$50/day Group per Day Fee for up to 50
participants
Commercial Business Fee – Docks
A new fee is proposed for commercial businesses operating off of Berkeley Marina docks.

Currently, there is no fee when commercial businesses operate off of Berkeley Marina docks.

This leads to limited tracking of what vendors are operating, and little control over best management practices.

The proposed fee is $25/year, similar to that of San Francisco, (see Table 5). The fee would offset a portion of the staff cost to oversee these operators, and would support staff efforts to identify vendors, track access, and manage security on private and public docks.

The vendor will need to provide the following: a completed application, a City of Berkeley business license, proof of liability insurance, an identification card for all staff members, parking permit application, and sign off on code of conduct confirmations/understanding. If paperwork expires (business license and/or insurance) without updating, the permit will expire and a new fee will be required. This permit fee would offset staff costs of administrating this permit.

Table 5 – Commercial Business Fee - Docks
Marina Rate Notes
San Mateo County Harbor
District
$64/year San Mateo County Harbor District Fee Schedule
Port of San Francisco $25/year South Beach Harbor Vendor Permit Application Brisbane Marina $0 Brisbane Marina Resource List & Phone call to Marina Office Marina Bay $0 Phone call to Marina Office
Berkeley (Proposed) $25/year

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BACKGROUND
The Marina Fund covers all Waterfront operations including the Marina, facilities, roads, recreation programs and special events. Specific examples include the daily maintenance of over 1,000 berths, repairs to docks, pilings and buildings, staffing in Shorebird Nature Center and Adventure playground and the daily administration of what essentially is a “small city”.

These costs are paid via revenues from berth fees, special fees, and commercial leases and licenses. Marina fees combined comprise approximately 70% of Marina Fund revenue.

The proposed fees were brought before the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Commission on May 14, 2025 at their regular meeting.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The proposed fee increases will improve the City’s ability to manage and operate the Berkeley Waterfront, where the City provides unique recreational and educational opportunities for the community to engage with and learn about the Bay and local marine environment.

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 510-981-6700 Attachments:

1. Waterfront Fees: Current vs. Proposed

2. Resolution
Exhibit A: Fee Schedule

3. Notice of Public Hearing

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ATTACHMENT 1
Waterfront Fees: Current vs. Proposed
Fee Current Proposed Notes:

1.Waterfront
Parking Fees
None FeeLocation
Parking at South Cove East,
South Cove West, and J/K lots
$1/ hour
$6/day
Yearly Waterfront Parking
Pass $500/ year
New Fee

2. Waterfront Rental
Areas
None FeeLocation
Gateway Pier (16,000 sq. ft) $150/4 hours
South Cove Eastern Shoreline
(5,000 sq. ft) $150/4 hours
Marina Mall (10,500 sq. ft) $150/4 hours
South Cesar Chavez
Peninsula (27,000 sq. ft) $150/4 hours
New Fee

3. Organized Group
Use Fees
None $250/annual
$50/day Group per Day Fee for up to 50 participants
New Fee

4. Commercial
Business Fee -
Docks
None $25/ year New Fee

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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

ESTABLISHING FEES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE BERKELEY MARINA AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 70,868-N.S.

WHEREAS, on May 23, 2023, Council adopted the new Marina Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 70,868-N.S.); and
WHEREAS, the City’s costs to operate facilities, provide services and undertake capital improvements at the Berkeley Marina have increased with inflation, rising staff costs, and an aging infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Waterfront parking fee, rental area, organized group use and commercial business fees are required to offset those costs and the additional revenue will be deposited to the Marina Fund.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the attached rate structure (Exhibit A) is hereby established for use by the general public for facilities and services at the Berkeley Marina, effective June 18, 2025.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 70,868-N.S. and all amendatory resolutions are hereby rescinded effective June 18, 2025.

Exhibit A: Fee Schedule

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Exhibit A: Fee Schedule
Marina Rate Schedule
(effective June 18, 2025)
Berth Fee per size of boat (in feet) Berths
$/ft
Power
$/ft
20’ – 21’ 8.96 0
22’ – 24’ 9.48 0.20
25’ – 29’ 10.66 0.40
30’ – 39’ 11.30 0.60
40’ – 49’ 11.97 0.80
50’ – 59’ 12.69 1.00
60’ – 69’ 13.47 1.20
70’ – 79’ 14.24 1.40
80’ – 89’ 15.09 1.60
90’ + 18.04 1.60
Discounts Base Rate Per Foot
Multiple Berth Discount > 20 -30% off Base Berth Rent
Multiple Berth Discount 11-20 -20% off Base Berth Rent
Multiple Berth Discount 5-10 -10% off Base Berth Rent
Incentive: Referral Discount ** -$250 on first month of berth fees Incentive: New Slip Holders*** - 100% off of monthly slip fees for the first December and January
New Customer Discount No slip fees December & January
plus $75 gift card
Other Fees Amount
Abandoned Vessel Fee $1000
Commercial Business Fee - Docks $25/year
Chaining Fee (per occurrence) $120/occurrence
Charter Boat Fee $35/event + $1/person
Dry Storage (22’ length or less) $200/month
Dry Storage (23-27’ length) $220/month
Dry Storage (28-40’ length) $240/month
Dry Storage (40’ length or more) $280/month
Electronic key pass (initial 1-2 keys) $15/key
Electronic key pass (additional keys) $75/key
Group key fee (Organizations) $15/key
Floating Home Sewer Charge – monthly $25/month
Food Booth Fee $500/event
Impound Fee $55/day
Insurance – Outdated / Inadequate $75/month
Labor Fees $75/hour
Launch Ramp – Monthly $105/month
Launch Ramp – Seasonal $350 per 6-month period
Surcharges Base Rate Per Foot
Upwind Berth* 10% added to the base rate
Single Berth (Double Finger Berth) 10% added to the base rate Upwind & Single Berth 20% added to the base rate
Catamaran/ Trimaran/ or End Tie Fees 20% added to the base rate

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Other Fees Amount
Launch Ramp – Daily $17/day
Lien Fee $100/occurrence
Limited Access Berth Vessel Length x Rate
Liveaboard Fee – boat (monthly) ++ $220/month
Liveaboard Fee – floating home (monthly) ++ $220/month
Locker Fee $30/month
Merchandise Booth Fee $100/event
Organized Group Use Fees See table below
Registration/Documentation – Outdated/Inadequate $75/month Skiff <20’ length $140/month
Slip Transfer Fee $30/occurrence
Small Scale Ferry Service Fee See table below
Visitor Berth Fees (11 – 30 nights) up to 29’ $.50/ft/night Visitor Berth Fees (11 – 30 nights) 30’-49’ $.60/ft/night Visitor Berth Fees (11 – 30 nights) 50’ or more $.70/ft/night Visitor Berth Fees (10 nights or less) $1/foot/night
Waterfront Parking Fee (hourly) $1/hour
Waterfront Parking Fee (daily) $6/day
Waterfront Parking Pass Yearly $500/year
Waterfront Rental Areas See table below
Waterfront Special Event Fees See table below.
*Houseboats excepted
**Fee credit offered on first month of slip fees to both a new slip holder (that has not previously held a slip at the Berkeley Marina) and an existing customer who made the referral. ***One time 100% off of the first December and January monthly slip fees for a new slip holder (that has not held a slip at the Berkeley Marina in the past 5 years), redeemable after 3 months of monthly berth fees paid on time and in full.
++ Boaters may apply for a refund of any Liveaboard fee increase that takes effect from FY 2016 onward through the City’s Very Low-Income Refund policy.

Organized Group Use Fees
Annual Fee $250/year
Group per Day Fee (up to 50 people) $50/day
Small-Scale Ferry Service Fee
Landings
Per Day
Daily Landing
Fee Landings
per Day
Daily Landing
Fee
1 $14.34 11 $68.83
2 $25.80 12 $70.27
3 $35.84 13 $71.70
4 $44.44 14 $73.15
5 $51.61 15 $74.58
6 $57.35 16 $76.02
7 $61.65 17 $77.46
8 $64.52 18 $78.89
9 $65.96 19 $80.33
10 $67.40 20 $81.77
For each additional SSFS landing in excess of 20 landings, the daily landing fee would increase by $2.88.

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Waterfront Rental Areas
Waterfront Special Event Fees
Venue Fee
- 1-99 attendees $350/day
- 100-249 attendees $500/day
- 250-499 attendees $700/day
- 500-999 attendees $1,000/day
- 1000-4999 attendees $5,000/day
- 5000-9999 attendees $10,000/day
- 10,000-14,999 attendees $15,000/day
- Over 15,000 attendees $20,000/day
Additional fees
- Road closure request $500
- Road closure $2,000
- Participant fee (for event w/alcohol) $5/person or $1000/day* - Exclusive Use Parking $10/space/day
- Attended Parking
$20/vehicle less than 17’;
$50/vehicle for vehicles and
trailers in excess of 17’
- Concession Fee
10% of gross sales including ticket
sales
- Event clean up deposit $1,000
Pass-Through Costs
- Operations staff to plan & monitor event
- Parking attendants
- Parks staff to prepare site, inspect after event, and make any necessary repairs
- Custodial staff
- Signage, rentals, equipment, green waste, and other
goods or services required for the event.

Actual costs
*Whichever is higher.

FeeLocation
Gateway Pier (16,000 sq. ft) $150/4 hours
South Cove Eastern Shoreline (5,000 sq. ft) $150/4 hours Marina Mall (10,500 sq. ft) $150/4 hours
South Cesar Chavez Peninsula (27,000 sq. ft) $150/4 hours

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ATTACHMENT 3

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL
Marina Fee Increases
Notice is hereby given by the City Council of the City of Berkeley that a public hearing will be conducted by said city council of the City of Berkeley at which time and place all persons may attend and be heard upon the following:

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront is proposing to increase selected Marina fees, as contained in the attached Marina Fee Schedule and summarized below:

Table 1 - Current vs. Proposed Fees
Fee Current Proposed Notes:

1.Waterfront
Parking Fees
None FeeLocation
Parking at South Cove
East, South Cove
West, and J/K lots
$1/ hour
$6/day
Yearly Waterfront
Parking Pass $500/ year
New Fee

2. Waterfront
Rental Areas
None FeeLocation
Gateway Pier (16,000
sq. ft)
$150/4 hours
South Cove Eastern
Shoreline (5,000 sq. ft) $150/4 hours
Marina Mall (10,500
sq. ft) $150/4 hours
South Cesar
Chavez
Peninsula (27,000 sq.
ft)
$150/
4 hours
New Fee

3. Organized
Group Use
Fees
None $250/annual
$50/day Group per Day Fee for up to 50
participants
New Fee

4. Commercial
Business Fee -
Docks
None $25/ year New Fee
The hearing will be held June 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the School District Board Room, 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702.

For further information, please contact Alexandra Endress at 510-981-6737.

A copy of the agenda material for this hearing will be available on the City’s website at https://berkeleyca.gov/ as of June 5, 2025. Once posted, the agenda for this meeting will

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include a link for public participation using Zoom video technology, as well as any health and safety requirements for in-person attendance.

Written comments should be mailed or delivered directly to the City Clerk, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, or e-mailed to [email protected] in order to ensure delivery to all Councilmembers and inclusion in the agenda packet.

If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the City Clerk at (510) 981-6900 or [email protected] for further information.

If you challenge the above in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Berkeley at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Background information concerning this proposal will be available at the City Clerk Department and posted on the City of Berkeley webpage at least 12 days prior to the public hearing.

Published: May 30 and June 6, 2025 – The Berkeley Voice Published pursuant to Government Code 6062a
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hereby certify that the Notice for this Public Hearing of the Berkeley City Council was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on June 5, 2025.

Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.CityofBerkeley.info/Manager

PUBLIC HEARING
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Scott Ferris, Director, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Subject: Changes to Selected Recreation Facilities and Camps Program Fees

RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution approving new fees and increasing current fees for select recreation programs and facility rentals; and rescinding Resolution No. 71,657 N.S. and all amendatory resolutions.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed new fees and fee increases will provide additional revenue to offset the operation and maintenance costs associated with Afterschool Programs, Adult Sports Leagues and Programs, Sport Court Reservations, Picnic Site Reservations, and Aquatics Programs and Drop-Ins. Funding for recreation programs and facilities comes from the General Fund, Camps Fund, Marina Fund, and Parks Tax Fund. Proposed fee increase revenue will be deposited into the appropriate fund as described below.

These fee increases would raise an estimated $504,825 next year to help offset program and facility maintenance costs (see Table 1).

Note: the revenue assumptions below are based on resident fees; non-resident fees are Generally 20% higher, except, for example, at the Berkeley Waterfront, where there is no residency requirement1.

Table 1 - Summary of Estimated Annual Increase in Revenue Fee
General
Fund
(011)
Camps
Fund
(125)
Parks Tax
(138)
Marina
Fund
(608)
Total
Afterschool Programs $60,544 $210,496 $271,040
Court Reservations $27,268 $27,268
Adult Sports Leagues $15,495 $15,495
Aquatics Programs $63,203 $23,379 $86,582
Facility Rental (Willard) $15,470 $15,470
Picnic Sites $2,970 $2,970
Adventure Playground $100,000 $100,000
TOTAL $166,485 $249,370 $2,970 $100,000 $518,825
1 Additional detail on non-resident fees are available in Resolution 67,581-N.S. Policies and Procedures for Parks & Recreation Programs.

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Changes to Selected Recreation Facilities and Camp Program Fees PUBLIC HEARING June 17, 2025
2 CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
On January 21, 2025, Council adopted an updated Fee Schedule for the Recreation Division programs (Resolution No. 71,356-N.S.). The City regularly reviews all recreation fees in an effort to keep programs and facilities accessible to residents while accounting for increased costs to deliver those services.

Afterschool Program
Afterschool Programs are community center-based programs offered during the school year for youth in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 5th grade. These programs provide a range of enriching activities including outdoor play, games, arts and crafts, dance and drama, environmental education, and homework support.

The Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) recently lowered the minimum age for Transitional Kindergarten eligibility to 3.5 years old. In response, a new fee structure for TK/Kindergarten participants is being introduced to reflect the need for increased staffing and developmentally appropriate programming tailored to this younger age group. This includes covering the additional time TK/K students spend in the program due to their earlier school dismissal, which is over 21% more time than the other grades.

Since 2022, operational costs for Afterschool Programs have increased by approximately 18%.

Fee increases are needed to offset the increased costs of staffing, equipment, supplies and additional afterschool program participants and program hours, as well as increasing base costs of the program since the last fee increase in 2018.

There are two proposed afterschool fees: subsidized and cost recovery. Subsidized fees will be for existing community center-based afterschool programs located at James Kenney, Live Oak and Frances Albrier. For 1st Grade - 5th Grade, a $2 per day increase is proposed, raising the resident rate from $10 to $12 per day. For TK/K, a new fee of $14 per day for residents is being proposed.

Cost recovery fees will be for afterschool programs at Willard and the Shorebird Nature Center, which are new or newly expanded programs. Cost recovery fees are needed to avoid requesting additional General Fund for afterschool programs. For 1st Grade - 5th Grade, a $4 per day increase is proposed, raising the resident rate from $12 to $16 per day. For TK/K, a new fee of $18 per day for residents is being proposed.

Revenues from our subsidized afterschool programs will be directed to the General Fund, while revenues from our cost recovery afterschool programs will be directed to the Camps Fund, which is the City’s fund for unsubsidized recreation programs.

Tennis, Pickleball, and Basketball Court Rental Fees
Tennis, Pickleball, and Basketball court fees help offset the costs of facility maintenance, managing reservations, and staffing required to ensure safe and appropriate use of courts.

While the number of permits and the associated revenue have increased in recent years, the staffing and operational costs to manage these services have also risen. Rental revenue from Tennis, Pickleball, and Basketball courts is deposited into the General Fund.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, participation in outdoor recreational activities such as tennis, pickleball, and basketball has significantly increased. Outdoor courts offer vital spaces for exercise, community engagement, and recreation. Nationally and locally, participation rates

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3 have risen steadily between 2020 and 2025, resulting in consistent and growing demand for reservable court time across youth, adults, and seniors.

Adding basketball courts to our existing Tennis and Pickleball Court Fees will ensure access for organized league play, community programming, and private rentals, while helping fund court repairs, staff administration, and sustainable operations.

A fee increase is proposed for court reservations to help offset rising operational costs. For Day Use court reservations, a $1 increase is proposed, raising the resident rate from $7 to $8 per hour for adults, and from $5 to $6 per hour for youth and seniors. For Night Use/Lighted court reservations, a $2 increase is proposed, raising the resident rate from $10 to $12 per hour for adults, and from $8 to $10 per hour for youth and seniors. The higher increase for night use is intended to help offset the additional cost of lighting the courts.

A new $5 per hour fee is proposed for pickleball court reservations without nets, offering expanded opportunities for casual and tournament-style play while offsetting the cost of facility maintenance and operations.

Picnic Site Rental Fees
Picnic site fees offset the costs of maintenance, managing reservations and Park Monitors who ensure reservations are appropriate and safe. Two new reservable sites are proposed, with fees based on current reservation rates, availability and frequency for assistance with reserving these spaces.

Table 2 – New Reservable Picnic Site Fees
Location Unit of Measure Resident Non-Resident
Greg Brown Park Area 1 4-hours $33 $40
Berkeley Way Mini Park Area 1 4-hours $33 $40
Aquatic Park Area 3 4-hours $54 $65
Aquatic Park Area 4 4-hours $54 $65
Horseshoe Park Area 1 4-hours $75 $75
Willard Park 4-hours $50 $60
Adult Sports Leagues
The City of Berkeley’s Adult Sports Programs are operated as cost recovery programs within the Camps Fund, with revenues expected to fully offset expenditures. The program includes three core recreational leagues:
 Adult Softball
 Adult Basketball
 Adult Volleyball
Berkeley’s Adult Sports Program has a long-standing tradition of offering fun and competitive opportunities for the adult community. To continue delivering high-quality experiences and respond to rising operational expenses—including staffing, equipment, and facility maintenance—staff propose the following fee adjustments. Since 2022, overall operational

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4 costs for Berkeley Sports have increased by approximately 21%. The proposed fee increases will help maintain self-sustaining operations while aligning Berkeley's rates with those of comparable Bay Area cities.

Adult Softball League Fee Increase
Berkeley’s Adult Softball League operates three seasons annually (Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer), with a team capacity of 40 to 50 teams per season. Rising personnel costs for sports officials, league operation supplies, and infield maintenance have driven the need for increased fees. A 17.5% increase is being proposed, raising the resident rate from $80 to $94 per game.

Adult Basketball League Fee Increase
The Adult Basketball League runs in an 8-game season format and continues to offer a popular and competitive recreational outlet for adults. Fees have not been increased in over six years.

The proposed adjustment accounts for increased staffing, equipment, and facility maintenance costs. A 42% increase is being proposed, raising the resident rate from $70 to $100 per game.

A new individual registration fee of $15 a game for residents is being introduced, allowing players to register independently and be assigned to a city-formed team.

Adult Volleyball League Fee Increase
The Adult Volleyball League operates three seasons annually (Spring, Summer, Winter/Spring), with 7 teams per season. Fees have remained unchanged for 6.5 years despite increasing operational expenses related to staffing, equipment, and facility maintenance. A 12% increase is being proposed, raising the resident rate from $40 to $45 per game.

Willard Community Center Facility Rental
In June 2025, the Willard Community Center, formerly known as the Willard Clubhouse, will re- open following a comprehensive renovation that began in Spring 2024. This full rebuild expands the available programming space from 300 square feet to 1,610 square feet and includes a new community room that can be divided into two smaller spaces for flexible use, along with an outdoor patio area with benches.

The facility will serve as the home for the expanded Willard Afterschool Program, and will also host a variety of specialty classes, camps and community programs. Adding the new Willard Community Room (full and half configurations) to the existing Community Center Room Rentals is proposed, along with the outdoor patio area, making these new spaces available for community members and organizations to rent during non-program hours.

Rental fees for this space are necessary to offset operational costs, including staffing, cleaning, and facility maintenance. Fees proposed for this site are based on similar sized spaces and use that are offered at other community centers in the City.

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5 Table 3 – New Reservable Community Center Rental Fee
Location Unit of Measure Resident Non-Resident
Willard Community Room - Full
Regular Hours Hour $67 $80
Non-Regular Hours Hour $82 $98
Willard Community Room - Half
Regular Hours Hour $52 $62
Non-Regular Hours Hour $67 $80
Willard Outdoor Patio Hour $40 $48
Willard Outdoor Patio 4-Hours $150 $180
Berkeley Aquatics Programs
Increased Aquatics fees are required to offset growing personnel, materials and equipment costs. Since 2022, Berkeley Aquatics has seen nearly a 35 percent increase in overall operation expenses mainly driven by COLA increase for our Aquatics staff, increase in annual pool maintenance costs, cost of pool chemicals, utilities, and training costs. Given that the last fee increases in Aquatics took place in 2018, these proposed fee increases are imperative as we strive for financial solvency.

Additionally, a non-resident fee is being introduced for all drop-in aquatic programs for the first time since 2005. With the implementation of the City's online registration system, staff now have the capability to accurately track residency status—a functionality that was not available when admissions were handled in person at facility entrances.

Swim Center Fees – Admissions, Public & Family Swim, Laps The proposed fee changes apply to general drop-in programs at City aquatic facilities, including Lap Swim, Family Swim, Recreation Swim, and Independent Exercise. These fees have remained unchanged since 2011. The proposed fee increases are designed to keep the Aquatics Program affordable while staying consistent with rates charged by neighboring agencies.

Table 4 –Swim Center Fees - Admission
Type Unit of
Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-
Resident
(Current)
Non-Resident
(Proposed)
Adult
Drop-In Swim $6 $7 $6 $8
10-Pass Swim 10-Swim $51 $58 $51 $70
Monthly Month $73 $85 $73 $102
Youth, Senior, Disabled
Drop-In Swim $3 $4 $3 $5
10-Pass Swim 10-Swim $22 $33 $22 $40
Monthly Month $37 $49 $37 $60

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6 Swim Center Fees – Premium Classes
The proposed fee changes apply to all premium drop-in classes at City aquatic facilities, including Berkeley Aquatic Masters (BAM) and Senior Exercise. These programs differentiate themselves from our general admission in that the City provides a coach or instructor to facilitate the class. These fees have remained unchanged since 2011. The proposed fee increases are needed to recover the costs of delivering the programs.

Table 5 –Swim Center Fees – Premium Admission
Type Unit of
Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-
Resident
(Current)
Non-Resident
(Proposed)
Adult
Drop-In Swim $7 $8 $7 $10
10-Pass Swim 10-Swim $66 $75 $66 $90
Monthly Month $82 $94 $82 $113
Youth, Senior, Disabled
Drop-In Swim $5 $6 $5 $7
10-Pass Swim 10-Swim $40 $56 $40 $67
Monthly Month $57 $70 $57 $84
Red Cross Swim Lessons – Subsidized Fees
To continue to offset increasing expenses, the following increases are proposed for subsidized swim lessons. Revenue for subsidized swim lessons will be deposited in the General Fund.

Table 6 – Red Cross Swim Lessons - Group Lessons (Subsidized) Type Unit of
Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-
Resident
(Current)
Non-Resident
(Proposed)
Adult 4-Class
Session - $40 - $48
Adult 8-Class
Session $75 $79 $90 $95
Youth, Senior, Disabled 4-Class
Session - $38 - $46
Youth, Senior, Disabled 8-Class
Session $72 $76 $84 $91
Red Cross Swim Lessons – Cost Recovery Fees
To operate swim lessons at cost recovery, the following increases are proposed for cost recovery swim lessons. cost recovery swim lessons. Revenue for cost recovery swim lessons will be deposited in the Camps Fund.

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7 Table 7 – Red Cross Swim Lessons - Group Lessons (Cost Recovery) Type Unit of
Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-
Resident
(Current)
Non-Resident
(Proposed)
Adult 4-Class
Session - $48 - $58
Adult 8-Class
Session - $96 - $115
Youth, Senior, Disabled 4-Class
Session - $44 - $53
Youth, Senior, Disabled 8-Class
Session - $88 - $106
Adventure Playground
Adventure Playground is a unique, staffed play space at the Berkeley Waterfront that has served the community since 1979, offering children hands-on opportunities to build and explore in a safe environment. While a $1 entry fee was established in 2015, infrastructure to support fee collection has not yet been implemented. With plans to begin collection in FY26, the entry fee is proposed to shift to $5/child, with no charge for those older than 14 supervising the child.

The rates for groups are proposed to similarly increase from $150 to $158 for groups of 21-30 children, and from $180 to $210 for groups of 31-40 children. We will work to establish a free day schedule, and scholarships would be available to eligible families. The proposed entry fee will help offset staffing and operational costs, and support the sustainability of a beloved community resource.

Director’s Authority
This fee is to allow the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department Director, or his/her designee, the flexibility to create fees for various new programs, activities and events that are created throughout the year. This fee has been included in the Parks and Recreation Policies and Procedures Resolution, giving the Director of Parks Recreation and Waterfront, or his/her designee, the authority to establish fees for new Recreation programs up to $450 based on the City’s cost to provide the services. The Director’s Authority to create fees has not been increased since 2021.

The proposed increase would give the Director of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, or their designee, the authority to establish fees for new Recreation programs up to $450 for residents and up to $540 for non-residents based on program staffing, equipment, and supply costs, as well as comparisons with similar programs in other municipalities.

BACKGROUND
The Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department’s annual operational budget (excluding capital improvement projects) is approximately $42 million. It is primarily supported by four funds: the Parks Tax, the Marina Fund, the Camps Fund, and the General Fund. The Recreation Division relies predominantly on the General Fund and the Camps Fund to support its programs. Program fees offset the costs associated with program delivery, facility operations, and ongoing maintenance. Fees for programs and reservations tied to the self-supporting Camps Fund, Parks Tax, and Marina Fund are used to cover the costs of providing these services.

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8 The proposed fees were brought before the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Commission on May 14, 2025 at their regular meeting.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
The proposed fee increases support programs that connect the community with nature and the outdoors, including use of our outdoor pools, picnic areas, outdoor sports courts, Adventure Playground and our nature-based programs. These programs foster environmental stewardship by providing residents, especially youth, with direct access to recreational experiences in natural settings, while teaching youth and community members about our local environmental resources and emphasizing the importance of access to outdoor space and how to preserve them.

CONTACT PERSON
Scott Ferris, Director, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 510-981-6700 Attachments:

1. Recreation Fee Schedule: Current vs. Proposed

2. Fee Comparisons

3. Resolution
Exhibit A: Fee Schedule

4. Notice of Public Hearing

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9 ATTACHMENT 1
Recreation Fee Schedule: Current vs. Proposed
Program Area Unit of
Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-Resident
(Current)
Non-Resident
(Proposed)
I. DIRECTOR’S AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NEW FEES
The Director of Parks Recreation and Waterfront, or his/her designee, reserves the right to establish fees for new Recreation programs based on the City’s cost to provide the services.

New Programs Various Up to $350 Up to $450 Up to $420 Up to $540 II. FACILITY RENTAL CHARGES

1. Room Rentals: Regular Hours (1-Hour Minimum); Non-Regular Hours (2-Hour Minimum) James Kenney (JK), Live Oak (LO), Frances Albrier (FA), Martin Luther King (MLK), Willard (W) A. All Other
Community Room - Full (W)
Regular Hours Hour - $67 - $80
Non-Regular Hours Hour - $82 - $98
Community Room - Half (W)
Regular Hours Hour - $52 - $62
Non-Regular Hours Hour - $67 - $80
Outdoor Patio (W) Hour - $40 - $48
Outdoor Patio (W) 4-hours - $150 - $180

2. Outdoor Court Reservations
Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Courts
A. Day Use
Adult Hour $7 $8 $8 $10
Youth, Senior, Disabled Hour $5 $6 $6 $7
B. Night Use/Lighted Courts
Adult Hour $10 $12 $12 $14
Youth, Senior, Disabled Hour $8 $10 $10 $12
C. Pickleball Courts (Striped, without nets)
Adult Hour - $5 - $6
Youth, Senior, Disabled Hour - $4 - $5

3. Picnic Areas (4-hour minimum)
Greg Brown Park Area 1 4-hours - $33 - $40

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10 Program Area Unit of
Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-Resident
(Current)
Non-Resident
(Proposed)
Berkeley Way Mini Area 1 4-hours - $33 - $40
Aquatic Park Area 3 4-hours - $54 - $65
Aquatic Park Area 4 4-hours - $54 - $65
Horseshoe Park Area 1 4-hours - $75 - $75
Willard Park 4-hours - $50 - $60
III. SWIM CENTER FEES

1. Admissions
Lap Swim, Family Swim, Recreation Swim,
Independent Exercise
Adult (Drop-in) Swim $6 $7 $6 $8
Adult (10-Swim Card) 10-Swims $51 $58 $51 $70
Adult (Monthly) Month $73 $85 $73 $102
Youth, Senior, Disabled (Drop-In) Swim $3 $4 $3 $5
Youth Senior Disabled (10-Swim Card) 10-Swims $22 $33 $22 $40 Youth Senior Disabled (Monthly Card) Month $37 $49 $37 $60

2. Red Cross Swim Sessions
A. Group Lessons (Subsidized)
Adult 4-Class
Session - $40 - $48
Adult 8-Class
Session $75 $79 $90 $95
Youth, Senior, Disabled 4- Class
Session - $38 - $46
Youth, Senior, Disabled 8- Class
Session $72 $76 $84 $91
B. Group Lessons (Cost Recovery)
Adult 4-Class
Session - $48 - $58
Adult 8-Class
Session - $96 - $115

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Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-Resident
(Current)
Non-Resident
(Proposed)
Youth, Senior, Disabled 4-Class
Session - $44 - $53
Youth, Senior, Disabled 8-Class
Session - $88 - $106

3. Premium Classes
Continuous & Coached Workouts: Water
Aerobics, Parent/Tot, Stroke Technique,
Master Swim
Adult (Drop-in) Swim $7 $8 $7 $10
Adult (10-Swim Card 10-Swims $66 $75 $66 $90
Adult (Monthly) Month $82 $94 $82 $113
Youth, Senior, Disabled (Drop-In) Swim $5 $6 $5 $7
Youth Senior Disabled (10-Swim Card) 10-Swims $40 $56 $40 $67 Youth Senior Disabled (Monthly Card) Session $57 $70 $57 $84 IV. RECREATION PROGRAMS

1. Sports
A. Adult Softball League
4 Game Season Team $320 $376 $384 $451
8 Game Season Team $640 $752 $715 $902
10 Game Season Team $800 $940 $875 $1,128
B. Adult Basketball League
8 Game Season Team $560 $800 $635 $960
Individual - $120 - $144
10 Game Season Team $700 $1,000 $775 $1,200
Individual - $150 - $180
C. Adult Volleyball League
8 Game Season Team $320 $360 $384 $432
10 Game Season Team $400 $450 $475 $540

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Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-Resident
(Current)
Non-Resident
(Proposed)
12 Game Season Team $480 $540 $555 $648
15 Game Season Team $600 $675 $675 $810

2. Programs at Centers
A. After School Program (Subsidized)
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Day $10 $14 $12 $17 1st Grade – 5th Grade Day $10 $12 $12 $14
B. After School Program (Cost Recovery)
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Day $12 $18 $14 $22 1st Grade – 5th Grade Day $12 $16 $14 $19

3. Waterfront Programs
A. Adventure Playground
Individual Admission (anyone over 1 year old) Day $1 $2 $1 $2 Child Admission (anyone between 1 and 14
years old) Day $5 $5
Group size 21-30 2-hours $150 $158 $150 $158
Group size 31-40 2-hours $180 $210 $180 $210

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13 ATTACHMENT 2
Table 1: Afterschool Program (TK/K) – Per Day Comparison Note: This analysis compares the fee per day for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students attending Afterschool Programs both in Berkeley and in the surrounding cities.

Agency Fee (Per Day)
City of Berkeley – Subsidized (Current) $10
City of Berkeley – Cost Recovery (Current) $12
City of Berkeley – Subsidized (Proposed) $14
City of Berkeley – Cost Recovery (Proposed) $18
BUSD LEARNS $23.75
BUSD BEARS $25.50
City of Albany $41
City of El Cerrito $41
Berkeley Jewish Community Center $44.70

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14 Table 2: Afterschool Program (1st-5th Grade) – Per Day Comparison Note: This analysis compares the fee per day for students in grade 1st-5th attending Afterschool Programs both in Berkeley and in the surrounding cities.

Agency Fee (Per Day)
City of Berkeley – Subsidized (Current) $10
City of Berkeley – Cost Recovery (Current) $12
City of Berkeley – Subsidized (Proposed) $12
City of Berkeley – Cost Recovery (Proposed) $16
BUSD LEARNS $22.50
BUSD BEARS $25.50
City of Albany $33.65
City of El Cerrito $33.65
Berkeley Jewish Community Center $44.70

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15 Table 3: Outdoor Court Rentals – Per Hour Comparison Note: This analysis compares the fee per hour for sport court rentals in Berkeley and the surrounding cities.

Courts include Tennis, Pickleball and Outdoor Basketball Courts.

Agency Fee (Per Hour)
City of Berkeley – Pickleball Courts (Striped, without nets) Youth/Seniors/Disabled (Proposed) $4
City of Berkeley – Day Use Youth/Seniors/Disabled (Current) $5 City of Berkeley – Pickleball Courts (Striped, without nets) Adult (Proposed) $5
City of Berkeley – Day Use Youth/Seniors/Disabled (Proposed) $6 City of Berkeley – Day Use Adult (Current) $7
City of Berkeley – Night Use Youth/Seniors/Disabled (Current) $8 City of Berkeley – Day Use Adult (Proposed) $8
City of Fremont (Tennis, Day Use) $9
City of Albany (Pickleball, Day Use) $9.50
City of Berkeley – Night Use Adult (Current) $10
City of Berkeley – Night Use Youth/Seniors/Disabled (Proposed) $10 City of Albany (Tennis, Day Use) $10.37
City of El Cerrito (Tennis, Day Use) $10.50
City of Berkeley – Night Use Adult (Proposed) $12
City of Orinda (Tennis, Day Use) $12
City of Oakland (Tennis, Day Use) $12

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16 Table 4: Picnic Site – Per Hour Fee Comparison
Note: This analysis compares hourly rates for picnic reservations.

Agency Resident
Rate
Non-Resident
Rate Details
City of Berkeley
(Proposed) $8.25 $10 Reservation for a 4-hour time block.

City of El Cerrito $11 $14 Each reservation is for the full day sun- up to sun-down, generally 8am-7pm.

City of Albany $24 $27 Set start and end times for blocks, like COB.

City of Pinole $30 $39
City of Lafayette $30 $36 Fee is based on number of patrons.

These are for 1-20 attendees.

City of Richmond $39 $39
City of Oakland $40 $43
Includes Park use fee in addition to
picnic fee. Park use fee is based on
number of patrons.

City of Orinda $62 $79
4 categories for rates: OUSD, Nonprofit,
Private, Commercial. These rates are
for Private (Resident) and Commercial
(Non-resident).

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17 Table 5: Adult Softball League – Per Game Comparison Note: This analysis compares the fee per game for Adult Softball Leagues in Berkeley and the surrounding cities.

Agency Fee (Per Game)
City of Danville $68.75
City of San Francisco $69.50
City of Oakland $75
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District $76
City of Berkeley (Current) $80
City of San Ramon $91.75
City of Berkeley (Proposed) $94
City of Concord $100
Walnut Creek Adult Softball, Inc. $100
City of Albany $128

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18 Table 6: Adult Basketball League – Per Game Comparison Note: This analysis compares the fee per game for Adult Basketball Leagues in Berkeley and the surrounding cities.

Agency Fee (Per Game)
City of Danville $66
City of Berkeley (Current) $70
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District $86
City of Alameda $90
City of Berkeley (Proposed) $100
City of Dublin $109
City of Concord $112
City of San Francisco $150

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19 Table 7: Adult Volleyball League – Per Game Comparison Note: This analysis compares the fee per game for Adult Volleyball Leagues in Berkeley and the surrounding cities.

Agency Fee (Per Game)
City of Richmond $25
City of Berkeley (Current) $40
City of Benicia $40
City of Berkeley (Proposed) $45
City of Alameda $52.50
City of San Ramon $55

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20 Table 8: Aquatics Drop-In (Adults) – Fee Comparison
Note: This analysis compares the adult drop-in fees for pool admission (general & premium) in Berkeley and the surrounding cities.

Agency Fee (Adult)
Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (General) $5
City of Berkeley – General Admission (Current) $6
City of Oakland (General) $6
City of Hercules (General) $6
City of Emeryville (General) $6
Albany Aquatic Center (General) $6
City of Concord (General) $6.50
City of Richmond (General) $7
City of Berkeley – General Admission (Proposed) $7
City of Berkeley – Premium Classes (Current) $7
Albany Aquatic Center (Premium) $7.67
City of Berkeley – Premium Classes (Proposed) $8
City of Walnut Creek (General) $8
City of San Ramon (General) $8
City of San Francisco (General) $8
City of San Francisco (Premium) $9.60
Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (Premium) $10
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District (General) $10
City of Walnut Creek (Premium) $12
City of Fremont (General) $12.38
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District (Premium) $15.83 City of Fremont (Premium) $19.75

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21 Table 9: Aquatics Drop-In (Youth/Seniors/Disabled) – Fee Comparison Note: This analysis compares the youth(Y)/seniors(S)/disabled drop-in fees (general & premium) for pool admission in Berkeley and the surrounding cities.

Agency Fee (4-Class Session)
City of Oakland (General) $1 (Y), $2 (S)
City of San Francisco (General) $2 (Y), $3.40 (S)
City of Berkeley – General Admission (Current) $3
City of Emeryville (General) $3
Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (General) $3 (Y), $3.13 (S) Albany Aquatic Center (General) $3.67 (Y), $4.67 (S)
City of Berkeley – General Admission (Proposed) $4
City of Richmond (General) $4 (Y), $5 (S)
City of Hercules (General) $5
City of Berkeley – Premium Classes (Current) $5
City of San Francisco (Premium) $5
City of Walnut Creek (General) $5 (Y), $8 (S)
City of Concord (General) $5.25 (Y), $5.75 (S)
Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (Premium) $5.80 City of Berkeley – Premium Classes (Proposed) $6
Albany Aquatic Center (Premium) $6.33
City of San Ramon (General) $8
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District (General) $8
City of Walnut Creek (Premium) $12
City of Fremont (General) $12.38 (S)
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District (Premium) $14.33 City of Fremont (Premium) $19.75

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22 Table 10: Group Swim Lessons – Fee Comparison
Note: This analysis compares group swim lesson rates (per 4-classes) for Youth (Y) and Adults (A) in Berkeley and the surrounding cities.

Agency Fee (per 4-Classes)
City of Oakland $20.50 (Y), $30.29 (A)
City of San Francisco $22.50 (Y), $46.50 (A)
City of Berkeley – Subsidized (Current) $36 (Y), $37.50 (A) City of Berkeley – Subsidized (Proposed) $38 (Y), $40 (A) City of Berkeley – Cost Recovery (Proposed) $44 (Y), $48 (A) City of Concord $46 (Y)
City of Richmond $48 (Y), $44 (A)
City of Walnut Creek $51 (Y), $51 (A)
Hayward Area Recreation & Park District $52 (Y), $52 (A) City of Emeryville $53 (Y), $53 (A)
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District $53 (Y), $53 (A) City of Hercules $53.50 (Y), $53.50 (A)
City of Fremont $67.50 (Y)
Albany Aquatic Center $84 (Y), $72 (A)
City of San Ramon $132 (Y), $132 (A)

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23 ATTACHMENT 3
RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

CHANGES TO SELECTED RECREATION AND CAMPS PROGRAM FEES, PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 71,657- N.S.

WHEREAS, on January 21, 2025, Council adopted the new Fee Schedule for Recreation Division programs (Resolution No. 71,657-N.S.); and
WHEREAS, the proposed new fees and fee increases for Afterschool Programs, Adult Sports Leagues and Programs, Sport Court Reservations, Picnic Site Reservations, Facility Reservations, Adventure Playground Admission and Aquatics Programs and Drop-Ins will provide additional revenue to the General Fund, Camps Fund, Marina Fund, and Parks Tax Fund to help cover the cost of delivering programs and maintaining facilities.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that the rates and charges set forth in Exhibit A are hereby fixed and established for the Parks and Recreation programs and facilities and shall be effective June 18, 2025, unless otherwise noted in Exhibit A.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 71,657 N.S.; and all amendatory resolutions are hereby rescinded effective June 18, 2025.

Exhibit A: Fee Schedule

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24 Exhibit A:

Recreation Fee Schedule
Effective June 18, 2025 (unless otherwise noted below)
Program Area Unit of Measure Resident Non-Resident
I. DIRECTOR’S AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NEW FEES
The Director of Parks Recreation and Waterfront, or his/her designee, reserves the right to establish fees for new Recreation programs based on the City’s cost to provide the services.

New Programs Various Up to $450 Up to $540
II. FACILITY RENTAL CHARGES

1. Room Rentals: Regular Hours (1-Hour Minimum); Non-Regular Hours (2-Hour Minimum) James Kenney (JK), Live Oak (LO), Frances Albrier (FA), Martin Luther King (MLK), Willard (W) A. Youth, Senior, Disabled
Regular Hours Hour $41 $49
Non-Regular Hours Hour $61 $73
B. All Other
Auditorium (FA), Social Hall (LO),
Community Room – Full (W)
Regular Hours Hour $67 $80
Non-Regular Hours Hour $82 $98
Fireside Room (LO), Community Room (JK, YAP),
Community Room – Half (W)
Regular Hours Hour $52 $62
Non-Regular Hours Hour $67 $80
Game Room (MLK), Arts & Crafts Room (FA, JK, LO, YAP)
Meeting Room (JK, LO, MLK, FA)
Regular Hours Hour $46 $55
Non-Regular Hours Hour $62 $74
Outdoor Patio (W) Hour $40 $48
Outdoor Patio (W) 4-hours $150 $180
C. Multi Room Discount

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2nd room Rental 25% discount 25% discount
3rd room, each additional room Rental 50% discount 50% discount D. Gym Rentals (JK, MLK)
Regular Hours Hour $64 $77
Non-Regular Hours Hour $75 $90
E. Filming Fee
Parks and Facilities ½ Day $400 $400
Full Day $800 $800
F. Surcharges
Table & Chair Set-Up Rental $63 $76
Kitchen Use Rental $86 $103
Small Storage Room Month $21 $25
Large Storage Room Month $31 $37
Stage Use w/Room Rental Hour $26 $31
P/A system & staff operation Hour $42 $50
Cleaning/Damage Deposit All Rentals (Refundable) Rental $200 $200

2. City Athletic Fields
A. Cedar Rose, Codornices, Glendale-La Loma, Grove,
James Kenney, Ohlone, Rosa Parks, San Pablo,
Thousand Oaks, Willard

Youth non-profit leagues 2-Hours $36 $43
Adults, for-profits, private schools 2-Hours $72 $86
Maintenance Deposit 40% of Fee 40% of Fee
B. Gabe's Fields at Harrison Park, Natural Turf
Youth non-profit leagues 2-Hours $36 $43
Adults, for-profits, private schools 2-Hours $83 $100
Youth, for-profits, private schools, with lights 2-Hours $66 $80 Adults, for-profits, private schools, with lights 2-Hours $113 $136

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C. Gilman Fields, Natural Turf
Youth non-profit leagues, no lights 2-Hours $36 $43
Adults, for-profits, private schools, no lights 2-Hours $83 $100 Youth non-profit leagues, with lights 2-Hours $66 $80
Adults, for-profits, private schools, with lights 2- Hours $113 $136 D. Gilman Fields, Synthetic Turf
Youth non-profit leagues, no lights 2-Hours $50 $60
Adults, for-profits, private schools, no lights 2-Hours $104.50 $125.50 Youth non-profit leagues, with lights 2-Hours $80 $96
Adults, for-profits, private schools, with lights 2- Hours $134.50 $161.50 E. Sports Field User Fines (Policy Violations: Applicable to All Athletic Fields)
Playing on Closed Grass Fields 1st Offense $250 $250
2nd Offense $500 $500
Running practices in main goal areas 1st Offense within 12 mo $50 $50 2nd Offense within 12
mo $100 $100
3rd Offense within 12
mo $200 $200
Dogs, Alcohol, Trash, Wheeled vehicles Incident $100 $100 Field Monitor Hourly $25 $25
F. Additional Rules (Applicable to All Athletic Fields) Weekday slots used before 3:30pm throughout the year are discounted 50% Weekday slots 5:30pm-7:00pm are charged as full two-hour slot All other slots are pro-rated in 30-minute increments

3. Skate Park Rental
Rental (includes 2 staff members) Hour $250 $300
Birthday Party Rental (includes 2 staff members & lesson) Hour $350 $420 Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $200 $200

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4. Outdoor Court Reservations
Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Courts
A. Day Use
Adult Hour $8 $10
Youth, Senior, Disabled Hour $6 $7
B. Night Use/Lighted Courts
Adult Hour $12 $14
Youth, Senior, Disabled Hour $10 $12
B. Pickleball Courts (Striped, without nets)
Adult Hour $5 $6
Youth, Senior, Disabled Hour $4 $5

5. Swim Centers (1-hour minimum)
King Pool, West Campus Pool
1-35 people Hour $100 $120
36-70 people Hour $145 $174
71-100 people Hour $177 $212
101-150 people Hour $217 $260
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $200 $200

6. Picnic Areas (4-hour minimum)
Aquatic Park Area 1 4-hours $50 $60
Aquatic Park Area 2 4-hours $54 $65
Aquatic Park Area 3 4-hours $54 $65
Aquatic Park Area 4 4-hours $54 $65
Berkeley Way Mini Area 1 4-hours $33 $40
Cedar Rose Area 1 4-hours $36 $43
Cedar Rose Area 2 4-hours $36 $43
Cedar Rose Area 3 4-hours $36 $43
Cesar Chavez Area 1 4-hours $50 $50

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Cesar Chavez Area 2 4-hours $220 $220
Cesar Chavez: Area 3 4-hours $70 $70
Codornices Park Area 1 4-hours $83 $100
Codornices Park Area 2 4-hours $66 $79
Codornices Park Area 3 4-hours $50 $60
Codornices Park Area 4 4-hours $50 $60
Cragmont Area 1 4-hours $50 $60
Cragmont Area 2 4-hours $50 $60
Cragmont Area 3 4-hours $50 $60
Glendale La Loma Area 1 4-hours $40 $48
Greg Brown Park Area 1 4-hours $33 $40
Grove Area 1 4-hours $50 $60
Horseshoe Park 1 4-hours $75 $75
James Kenney Area 1 4-hours $50 $60
James Kenney Area 2 4-hours $50 $60
John Hinkel Area 1 4-hours $40 $48
John Hinkel Area 2 4-hours $50 $60
King School Area 1 4-hours $33 $40
Live Oak Park Areas 1 4-hours $66 $79
Live Oak Park Areas 2 4-hours $66 $79
Ohlone Park @ McGee Area 1 4-hours $50 $60
San Pablo Park Area 1 4-hours $33 $40
San Pablo Park Area 2 4-hours $33 $40
San Pablo Park Area 3 4-hours $33 $40
San Pablo Park Area 4 4-hours $33 $40
San Pablo Park Area 5 4-hours $33 $40
Strawberry Creek Area 1 4-hours $50 $60
Strawberry Creek Area 2 4-hours $33 $40

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Shorebird Park Area 1 4-hours $75 $75
Shorebird Park Area 2 4-hours $75 $75
Shorebird Park Area 3 4-hours $45 $45
Shorebird Park Area 4 4-hours $75 $75
Willard Park Area 1 4-hours $50 $60
Bounce House Permit Per Use $30 $36

7. Parks & Open Space (not athletic fields)
A. Special Events
1-99 Participants Day $180 $350
100-249 Participants Day $270 $500
250-499 Participants Day $350 $700
500+ Participants Day $550 $1,000
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Day $700 $700
B. Special Events – Additional Days
1-99 Participants Day $170 $340
100-249 Participants Day $230 $460
250-499 Participants Day $250 $600
500+ Participants Day $450 $900
C. John Hinkel Amphitheater
Rental 4-hours $200 $240
Each Additional Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $75 $90
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $500 $500
Add-on: Picnic Area 2 - Lower Level 4-hours $15 $20
Multi-Day Discount – Applies to reservations that are greater than 3-days (Applies to the Full Permit) 4-hours 20% discount 20% discount D. Camp Day Use Fee
1-50 Participants Day $50 $50
51-100 Participants Day $100 $100

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101-150 Participants Day $150 $150
E. Small Turf Areas in Parks (Ages 8 yrs & under; Mon-Fri only; Max 3 days per week)
Aquatic Park, James Kenney Park, Live Oak Park, Ohlone Park 2-Hours $25 $30

8. Weddings & Events (4-hour minimum)
A. Rose Garden
Rental 4-Hours $1,000 $1,200
Each Additional Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $170 $204
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $700 $700
B. Cragmont, Live Oak Park
Rental 4-Hours $450 $540
Each Additional Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $75 $90
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $350 $350
C. John Hinkel (Outside Areas)
Rental Hour $450 $540
Each Additional Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $75 $90
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $350 $350
Add-on: Picnic Area 2 - Lower Level 4-hours $15 $20
Multi-Day Discount – Applies to reservations that are greater than 3-days (Applies to the Full Permit) 4-hours 20% discount 20% discount D. Horseshoe Park (Small Park)
Rental 4-Hours $450 $540
Each Additional Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $75 $90
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $350 $350
E. Old Ferry Dock
Rental 4-Hours $450 $540
Each Additional Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $75 $90
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $350 $350

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F. Spinnaker Way Vista
Rental 4-Hours $750 $750
Each Additional Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $170 $170
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $700 $700
G. Yacht Club Point
Rental 4-Hours $750 $750
Each Additional Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $170 $170
Cleaning/Damage Deposit (refundable) Rental $700 $700

9. Mini-Amphitheater/Outdoor Classroom (4-hour
minimum)
Codornices Park #A1 (Next to Picnic Site #2) 4-hours $40 $48 Live Oak Park #A1 4-hours $50 $60
Shorebird Park #A1 (Near Nature Center Playground) 4-hours $50 $50 III. SWIM CENTER FEES

1. Admissions
Lap Swim, Family Swim, Recreation Swim, Independent
Exercise

Adult (Drop-in) Swim $7 $8
Adult (10-Swim Card) 10-Swims $58 $70
Adult (Monthly) Month $85 $102
Youth, Senior, Disabled (Drop-In) Swim $4 $5
Youth Senior Disabled (10-Swim Card) 10-Swims $33 $40
Youth Senior Disabled (Monthly Card) Month $49 $60

2. Red Cross Swim Sessions
A. Group Lessons (Subsidized)
Adult 4-Class Session $40 $48
Adult 8-Class Session $79 $95
Youth, Senior, Disabled 4-Class Session $38 $46

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Youth, Senior, Disabled 8-Class Session $76 $91
B. Group Lessons (Cost Recovery)
Adult 4-Class Session $48 $58
Adult 8-Class Session $96 $115
Youth, Senior, Disabled 4-Class Session $44 $53
Youth, Senior, Disabled 8-Class Session $88 $106
C. Organized Youth Groups (Residents Only)
10-15 participants Session $65 $65
16-21 participants Session $62 $62
22-32 participants Session $54 $54
33-43 participants Session $48 $48
44-54 participants Session $39 $39
55+ participants Session $37 $37

3. Premium Classes
Continuous & Coached Workouts: Water Aerobics,
Parent/Tot, Stroke Technique, Master Swim

Adult (Drop-in) Swim $8 $10
Adult (10-Swim Card 10-Swims $75 $90
Adult (Monthly) Month $94 $113
Youth, Senior, Disabled (Drop-In) Swim $6 $7
Youth Senior Disabled (10-Swim Card) 10-Swims $56 $67
Youth Senior Disabled (Monthly Card) Session $70 $84

4. Private Swim Lessons
(1/2 hour session)
Individual (One-on-One) Lesson $30 $36
Semi-Private Lesson (2 or more Participants) Lesson $50 $60 IV. RECREATION PROGRAMS

1. Sports

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A. Adult Softball League
4 Game Season Team $376 $451
8 Game Season Team $752 $902
10 Game Season Team $940 $1,128
B. Adult Basketball League
8 Game Season Team $800 $960
Individual $120 $144
10 Game Season Team $1,000 $1,200
Individual $150 $180
C. Adult Volleyball League
8 Game Season Team $360 $432
10 Game Season Team $450 $540
12 Game Season Team $540 $648
15 Game Season Team $675 $810
D. Open Gym Volleyball
Drop-In Drop-In $5 $5
E. Youth Baseball
Individual Session $51 $61
F. Youth Hoops League
Individual Session $30 $36
G. Youth Twilight Basketball
Individual Session $27 $32
H. Youth Flag Football League
Individual Session $30 $36
I. Tennis Lessons
Youth Session $73 $88
Adult Session $107 $128
J. Skate Park Lessons & Classes

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Full Day Session $258 $310
1/2 Day Camp Session $195 $234
Park Introduction Session $11 $13
Trick Clinic Session $11 $13
Private Lessons Hour $43 $52
Group Lessons Session $108 $130

2. Programs at Centers
A. After School Program (Subsidized)
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Day $14 $17
1st Grade – 5th Grade Day $12 $14
B. After School Program (Cost Recovery)
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Day $18 $22
1st Grade – 5th Grade Day $16 $19
C. Community Center Camp Programs
(Winter, Spring, Summer)
Core 30 hours $101 $121
AM Extended Care 5 hours $10 $12
PM Extended Care 15 hours $30 $36

3. Waterfront Programs
A. Adventure Playground
Child Admission (anyone between 1 and 14 years old) Day $5 $5 Group size 5-10 2-hours $75 $75
Group size 11-20 2-hours $105 $105
Group size 21-30 2-hours $158 $158
Group size 31-40 2-hours $210 $210
B. Education Programs
Animal Session $200 $200
Low Tide Session $200 $200

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Research Boat Trip Session $225 $225
Sail Boat Trip Session $255 $255
Docent Training Session $65 $65
Special Program Request Hour $65 $65
Marine Biology 4-Day $75 $75
Marine Biology 8-Day $150 $150
Boating 4-Day $150 $150
Canoeing 3-Day $55 $55
Program Area Unit of
Measure
Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Non-Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
V. Camp Programs

1. Berkeley Day Camp
Youth Core Program 5-Day $282 $296 $311 $339 $356 $374
AM Extended Care 5-Day $60 $63 $66 $71 $75 $79
PM Extended Care 5-Day $92 $97 $102 $111 $117 $123
Counselor-In-Training 10-Day $228 $239 $251 $273 $287 $301 Cancelled Reservation Session 25% of reservation not to exceed $150

2. Echo Lake Camp
A. 50 & Better Camp
50 & Better Camp Tent (up to 2
campers) 5-Day $818 $981
50 & Better Camp Tent (up to 2
campers) 4-Day $650 $780
50 & Better Camp Tent (up to 2
campers) Weekend $515 $618
50 & Better Camp Additional
Camper 1-Day $55 $66

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Measure
Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Non-Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
B. Counselor-In-Training
Counselor-In-Training 2-Week $470 $494 $519 $565 $593 $623 Counselor-In-Training 1-Week $323 $339 $356 $389 $408 $428 C. Family Camp Sessions
Full-Week Standard Tent (up to 3
campers) 7-Day $1,843 $2,212
Full-Week Low-Occupancy Tent 7-Day $1,595 $1,914
Nightly Rate: Mon, Tues, or Wed 1-Night $450 $540
Weekend Standard Tent (up to 3
campers) 4-Day $1,397 $1,676
Weekend Low-Occupancy Tent 4-Day $1,226 $1,471
Mid-Week Standard Tent (up to 3
campers) 4-Day $1,210 $1,452
Mid-Week Low-Occupancy Tent 4-Day $1,062 $1,274
Additional Camper Fee (1-Day) 1-Day $90 $108
Additional Camper Session-
Based Daily Rate 1-Day $80 $96
D. Day Use Fees
Adult (15+) Day Use 1-Day $108 $129.60
Youth (7-14) Day Use 1-Day $72 $86.40
Child (3-6) Day Use 1-Day $54 $64.80
E. Group Rental Rates
Adult (15+) 1-Day $85 $102
Youth (7-14) 1-Day $71.50 $85.80
Child (3-6) 1-Day $52.80 $63.36
Infant (0-3) 1-Day $0 $0
Cleaning / Damage Deposit Rental $2,000.0 $2,000

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Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Non-Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
F. New Camper Welcome
Weekend Weekend $195 $234
G. School Outdoor Education
Teachers & Adult Chaperones 1-Day $60 $72
Youth Participants 1-Day $45 $54
H. Work Weekend Weekend $0 $0
I. Youth Camp
5-Day Program 5-Days $706 $741 $778 $846 $888 $932
6-Day Program 6-Days $846 $888 $932 $1,015 $1,066 $1,119 7-Day Program 7-Days $988 $1,037 $1,089 $1,185 $1,244 $1,306 Per Day Fee 1-Day $141 $148 $155 $169 $177 $186
J. Wedding Rental
Wedding Rental 4-Hours $750 $900
Wedding Rental - Each Additional
Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $125 $150
Cleaning / Damage Deposit Rental $2,000 $2,000
K. Backpacking Program
Beginning Backpacking 6-Day $1,214 $1,275 $1,339 $1,456 $1,529 $1,605 Advanced Backpacking 6-Day $1,600 $1,680 $1,764 $1,920 $2,016 $2,117

3. Tuolumne Camp
A. 50 & Better Camp
50 & Better Camp Tent (up to 2
campers) 5-Day $1,008 $1,210
50 & Better Camp Tent (up to 2
campers) 4-Day $806 $967
50 & Better Camp Tent (up to 2
campers) Weekend $605 $726
50 & Better Camp Additional
Camper per day 1-Day $60 $72

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Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Non-Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
B. Leaders-In-Training (LIT) 4-Day $941 $1,129
C. Counselor-In-Training (CIT)
Counselor-In-Training 2-Week $488 $512 $538 $586 $615 $646 Counselor-In-Training 1-Week $323 $339 $356 $389 $408 $428 D. Family Camp
Full-Week Standard Tent (up to 3
campers) 1-Week $2,195 $2,633
Full-Week Low-Occupancy Tent 1-Week $1,887 $2,264
Weekend Standard Tent (up to 3
campers) 4-Day $1,664 $1,997
Weekend Low-Occupancy Tent 4-Day $1,459 $1,751
Mid-Week Standard Tent (up to 3
campers) 4-Day $1,430 $1,716
Mid-Week Low Occupancy Tent 4-Day $1,210 $1,452
Nightly Rate: Mon, Tues, or Wed 1-Day $525 $630
E. Family Camp Day Use Fees
Adult (15+) Day Use 1-Day $135 $162
Youth (7-14) Day Use 1-Day $90 $108
Child (3-6) Day Use 1-Day $68 $81.60
Additional Camper Fee (1-Day) 1-Day $100 $120
Additional Camper Session-
Based Daily Rate 1-Day $90 $108
F. Group Rental Rates
Adult (15+) 1-Day $110 $132
Youth (7-14) 1-Day $93 $111.60
Child (3-6) 1-Day $78 $93.60
Infant (0-3) 1-Day $0 $0
Cleaning / Damage Deposit Rental $2,000 $2,000

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Measure
Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/22/2025)
Non-
Resident
(as of 1/1/2026)
Non-Resident
(as of 1/1/2027)
G. New Camper Welcome
Weekend Weekend $195 $234
H. School Outdoor Education
Adult Chaperones 1-Day $75 $90
Youth Participants 1-Day $56 $67.20
I. Work Weekend Weekend $0 $0
J. Youth Camp
5-Day Program 5-Day $840 $1,008
6-Day Program 6-Day $1,008 $1,210
7-Day Program 7-Day $1,176 $1,411
Per Day Fee 1-Day $168 $202
K. Wedding Rental
Wedding Rental 4-Hour $1,000 $1,200
Wedding Rental - Each Additional
Hour (after 4 hours) Hour $150 $180
Cleaning / Damage Deposit Rental $2,000 $2,000

4. Resident Camp
Surcharges
Family Camp Program Deposit
Payment (Non-Refundable) Reservation $500 per reservation Late Fee Reservation $75 per reservation if balance is not paid by dates specified Changes to Reservation resulting
in reduction in length of stay (30
days or more before arrival)
Reservation $100
Cancel Reservation (30 days or
more before arrival) Reservation 25% of reservation not to exceed $150 (after $500 non-refundable deposit) Cancel Reservation (due to
emergency or illness, with
Doctor’s Letter)
Reservation No Charge

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ATTACHMENT 4

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL
Recreation Division Fee Increases
Notice is hereby given by the City Council of the City of Berkeley that a public hearing will be conducted by said city council of the City of Berkeley at which time and place all persons may attend and be heard upon the following:

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront is proposing to increase selected fees and policies, as contained in the attached Recreation Fee and Policy Schedule and excerpted below:

Program Area Unit of
Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-Resident
(Current)
Non-
Resident
(Proposed)
I. DIRECTOR’S AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NEW FEES
The Director of Parks Recreation and Waterfront, or his/her designee, reserves the right to establish fees for new Recreation programs based on the City’s cost to provide the services.

New Programs Various Up to $350 Up to $450 Up to $420 Up to $540 II. FACILITY RENTAL CHARGES

1. Room Rentals: Regular Hours (1-Hour Minimum); Non-Regular Hours (2-Hour Minimum) James Kenney (JK), Live Oak (LO), Frances Albrier (FA), Martin Luther King (MLK), Willard (W) A. All Other
Community Room - Full (W)
Regular Hours Hour - $67 - $80
Non-Regular Hours Hour - $82 - $98
Community Room - Half (W)
Regular Hours Hour - $52 - $62
Non-Regular Hours Hour - $67 - $80

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2. Outdoor Court Reservations
Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Courts
A. Day Use
Adult Hour $7 $8 $8 $10
Youth, Senior, Disabled Hour $5 $6 $6 $7
B. Night Use/Lighted Courts
Adult Hour $10 $12 $12 $14
Youth, Senior, Disabled Hour $8 $10 $10 $12
C. Pickleball Courts (Striped, without
nets)
Adult Hour - $5 - $6
Youth, Senior, Disabled Hour - $4 - $5

3. Picnic Areas (4-hour minimum)
Greg Brown Park Area 1 4-hours - $33 - $40
Berkeley Way Mini Area 1 4-hours - $33 - $40
Aquatic Park Area 3 4-hours - $54 - $65
Aquatic Park Area 4 4-hours - $54 - $65
Horseshoe Park Area 1 4-hours - $75 - $75
Willard Park 4-hours - $50 - $60
III. SWIM CENTER FEES

1. Admissions
Lap Swim, Family Swim, Recreation
Swim, Independent Exercise
Adult (Drop-in) Swim $6 $7 $6 $8
Adult (10-Swim Card) 10-Swims $51 $58 $51 $70
Adult (Monthly) Month $73 $85 $73 $102

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Program Area Unit of
Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-Resident
(Current)
Non-
Resident
(Proposed)
Youth, Senior, Disabled (Drop-In) Swim $3 $4 $3 $5
Youth Senior Disabled (10-Swim Card) 10-Swims $22 $33 $22 $40 Youth Senior Disabled (Monthly Card) Month $37 $49 $37 $60

2. Red Cross Swim Sessions
A. Group Lessons (Subsidized)
Adult 4-Class
Session - $40 - $48
Adult 8-Class
Session $75 $79 $90 $95
Youth, Senior, Disabled 4- Class
Session - $38 - $46
Youth, Senior, Disabled 4- Class
Session $72 $76 $84 $91
B. Group Lessons (Cost Recovery)
Adult 4-Class
Session - $48 - $58
Adult 8-Class
Session - $96 - $115
Youth, Senior, Disabled 4-Class
Session - $44 - $53
Youth, Senior, Disabled 8-Class
Session - $88 - $106

3. Premium Classes
Continuous & Coached Workouts:

Water Aerobics, Parent/Tot, Stroke
Technique, Master Swim
Adult (Drop-in) Swim $7 $8 $7 $10
Adult (10-Swim Card 10-Swims $66 $75 $66 $90
Adult (Monthly) Month $82 $94 $82 $113

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Program Area Unit of
Measure
Resident
(Current)
Resident
(Proposed)
Non-Resident
(Current)
Non-
Resident
(Proposed)
Youth, Senior, Disabled (Drop-In) Swim $5 $6 $5 $7
Youth Senior Disabled (10-Swim Card) 10-Swims $40 $56 $40 $67 Youth Senior Disabled (Monthly Card) Session $57 $70 $57 $84 IV. RECREATION PROGRAMS

2. Programs at Centers
A. After School Program
(Subsidized)
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Day $10 $14 $12 $17 1st Grade – 5th Grade Day $10 $12 $12 $14
B. After School Program (Cost
Recovery)
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Day $12 $18 $14 $22

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3. Waterfront Programs
A. Adventure Playground
Individual Admission (anyone over 1
year old) Day $1 - - $2
Child Admission (anyone between 1
and 14 years old) Day - $5 - $5
Group size 21-30 2-hours $150 $158 $150 $158
Group size 31-40 2-hours $180 $210 $180 $210
Individual Admission (anyone over 1
year old) Day $1 - - $2
The hearing will be held on June 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the School District Board Room, 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702.

For further information, please contact Scott Ferris at 510-981-6711.

A copy of the agenda material for this hearing will be available on the City’s website at www.berkeleyca.gov as of June 5, 2025. Once posted, the agenda for this meeting will include a link for public participation using Zoom video technology, as well as any health and safety requirements for in-person attendance.

Written comments should be mailed or delivered directly to the City Clerk, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, or e-mailed to [email protected] in order to ensure delivery to all Councilmembers and inclusion in the agenda packet.

Communications to the Berkeley City Council are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: e-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to the City Council, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the City Clerk at (510) 981-6900 or [email protected] for further information.

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If you challenge the above in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Berkeley at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Background information concerning this proposal will be available at the City Clerk Department and posted on the City of Berkeley webpage at least 12 days prior to the public hearing.

Mark Numainville, City Clerk

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Office of the City Manager
2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 ● Tel: (510) 981-7000 ● TDD: (510) 981-6903 ● Fax: (510) 981-7099 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/

PUBLIC HEARING
June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Submitted by: Jordan Klein, Director, Planning and Development Department Subject: Changes to the Planning and Development Fee Schedule

RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution:

1. Approving revisions to the fee schedule for the Planning and Development Department effective July 1, 2025, to increase fees for base building permit applications and permit fees based on project valuations, to create permit fees for new types of solar and energy storage systems, to increase fees for certain appeals of Land Use decisions, to increase fees for Zoning Certificate for Short- Term Rentals, to update fees for compliance with new Building Emissions Savings Ordinance (BESO) requirements, to increase the Public Works Department Engineering and Transportation Division fees which reside in the Planning fee schedule, and to make minor clarifications to language in the existing fee schedule; and

2. Rescinding Resolution No. 71,357-N.S. effective July 1, 2025.

SUMMARY
The proposed Resolution includes fee changes and increases in these areas, discussed in more detail below. See Attachment 2 for the complete proposed new Planning Fee Schedule, with all rates and text changes tracked.

1. Building and Safety Division: Increase to base fees charged for every building permit, from $100 to $150; to valuation-based permit fees, from $2.20 to $2.40 per $100 value of improvements (for project valuations over $3,000); and to investigation fees for work done without permits, from equal to the unpaid amount to double the unpaid amount. None of these fee amounts/rates have changed in more than ten years. Create new fees for plan checks of pre- approved ADU designs, issuing Temporary Certificates of Occupancy, new types of solar and energy storage systems, and appeals of Building Official determinations.

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2. Land Use Appeals: Increase fees for non-applicants to appeal approvals by staff or Commissions, to better reflect the costs incurred by the City to prepare for such appeal hearings. These appeal fees were last changed in 2022. Fees for project applicants to appeal were increased last year and are not proposed to change further.

3. Zoning Certificates for Short-Term Rentals: Increase fee to $375, the equivalent of 1.5 hours of staff time, to properly reflect the actual costs incurred by the City to process such applications. Fee was previously $250, which is one hour of staff time, the rate at which this fee has been set since its inception in 2017.

4. Building Emissions Savings Ordinance (BESO): Create new fee types to reflect recent amendments to BESO that will require compliance at time-of-sale for smaller residential buildings starting in 2026. Increase assessment filing fees for large buildings (required only every five years) from $240 to $275.

5. Public Works: Certain fees from the Public Works Department’s Engineering and Transportation Divisions are collected through the Permit Service Center, often in association with building permit activity. The dates of the most recent previous updates to those fees vary, from 2020 to as long ago as 2006. Public Works is proposing across-the-board increases of 20% to fees which have not been updated for ten years or more, and 7% increases to fees last updated between 2015 and 2020, in all cases to begin to recoup City costs which have increased by significantly more than those levels since the fees were last changed.

FISCAL IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION
The recommended increases to selected existing fee rates, and creation of new fees, will generate funds to cover costs which the City incurs for services related to building permits, appeals of Land Use approvals, administration of the BESO program, and Public Works services which are collected through the Permit Service Center. Fees collected for Building and Safety activities, Land Use appeals, and BESO compliance are deposited into the Permit Service Center Fund 621. Most Public Works fees for services related to permit activity are also deposited into that fund, with certain specific other fees going into the Sanitary Sewer Fund 611 or the Parking Meter Fund 631.

CURRENT SITUATION AND ITS EFFECTS
Best practice for Planning and Building departments is to maintain a fund balance equivalent to one year’s expenses, to mitigate against the effects of cyclical construction industry trends. Construction goes through upturns and downturns based on national and international economic factors; maintaining a fund balance in reserve helps to cushion the severity of these swings.

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While the City of Berkeley has benefited from a particularly long positive construction cycle, since 2017, there are strong indications that a down cycle has begun. At the same time, City costs have increased substantially in the past several years. Non- personal costs are subject to inflationary pressures, which in the U.S. since 2021 are estimated at 23.3%. City personnel expenses have also increased over this timeframe, which is attributable to increases in medical and pension expenditures and the need to remain competitive in a tight labor market.

Staff are proposing the following areas of fee increases to be effective July 1, 2025, to help ensure that the cost of providing the services listed in the fee schedule are covered by the fees charged. These services are delivered by the Planning Department, and by the Engineering and Transportation Divisions of the Public Works Department. Please see Attachment 2 for a complete version of the Planning and Development Department fee schedule with all proposed changes tracked, including certain Public Works fees collected through Planning’s Permit Service Center.

BUILDING AND SAFETY INCREASES
Fees for building permit applications include some portions which are fixed, some which are based on a project’s base valuation, and some which are based on hourly staff time rates. This proposed action would change the base amount for all major permit types, from $100 per permit application to $150, and to the permit fees which derive from a project’s declared valuation, from $2.20 per $100 value to $2.40 (for project valuations over $3,000). No changes are proposed to costs which derive from hourly staff time rates (which were updated effective July 2024; see Background section below). All proposed fee rates will remain at or below the City’s cost of providing the permits.  The Base Permit Fee (formerly named the “Minimum” permit fee, which was misleading) has stayed at its $100 rate since it last changed in May 2010. City costs have increased substantially since that time. While this fee is not the primary way in which permit costs are recouped by the City, it is still important that it keep pace with expenses. Every building permit application the City receives, of which there are thousands each year, accrues to the City certain administrative expenses for intake, routing, and permit issuance. While other aspects of the permit process have seen fees change to keep pace with costs, this one has not changed since 2010.
 Similarly, the project valuation-based building permit fee increase, proposed to be $2.40 per $100 value of improvements, was also last changed in May 2010, when it was set at its current $2.20 per $100 rate. This valuation-based approach to permit fees is required by the California Building Code, which directs that a project applicant provide an estimated project valuation at time of application.

Once the estimate is accepted by the City’s Chief Building Official, standard practice calls for using the valuation as the main variable in a formula from which

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the permit fees are set in the City’s fee schedule, proposed here at $2.40 per $100 declared valuation.

City costs have increased substantially in the 15 years since this rate was last adjusted. This fee covers a range of permit-related services, but primarily covers the costs of building inspections as a project progresses. When charged on an hourly basis the Planning staff time rate is $250/hour, which was last adjusted in July 2024. However, the valuation-based rate was not similarly adjusted at that time. The revised valuation rate increase will come closer to covering actual City costs for building inspections and other services for the duration of a construction project.

It is also important to note that this fee only applies to projects valued at $3,000 or more, and would thus not affect fee rates paid for smaller building permit projects. Higher-valued construction projects are much more staff intensive; an eight-story apartment building, for instance, will require hundreds of inspections of different aspects of its construction while underway. A small home project, by contrast, will often only need a single inspection at project completion.

Because Berkeley’s fees are structured differently than those in neighboring jurisdictions, a direct comparison cannot be made, except to note that City Building Officials believe Berkeley’s fees to be on balance lower than those in Albany and Oakland for similar projects.

By way of example, for a single-family home to upgrade its electrical panel to a 200 Amp service under the current (circa 2010) fee structure, the estimated permit cost would be $193. Under the proposed new rates, the same permit would cost $245. Staff estimate that the same permit would cost $340 in the City of Albany and $470 in Oakland, based on each city’s published fee schedules.

For larger projects this comparison isn’t possible, as the other cities’ schedules do not describe exactly which services each fee covers. Looking at Berkeley’s proposed rate change alone, using as an example a significant home renovation with a $200,000 project valuation, the estimated permit cost under the existing fee rates would be $9,497. Under the proposed new rates, the same permit would cost $10,334.
 Investigation fees reflect the costs to the City to investigate and remediate the effects of construction determined to have taken place without proper permits.

Such work is staff-intensive, requiring multiple inspections and steps to enforce compliance, such as Notices of Violation. In these cases, the investigation fee is the only mechanism the City has to recoup its costs. The current rate of “Equal to and in addition to the permit fee for scope of work performed without a permit and/or inspections” has been unchanged in the Planning Fee Schedule for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, significant amounts of illegal construction in

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Berkeley come to light every year following complaint-based investigations.

Increasing this fee to double the delinquent permit fee amounts will help to cover the significant costs the City is already incurring to address such conditions.

BUILDING AND SAFETY NEW FEES
Building and Safety is also proposing to add a few new fees, each to cover services which did not previously exist, or to account for variations on existing services which are not currently well described in the Fee Schedule.
 Plan Checks for Pre-Approved ADU designs. Recent state law AB 1332 now requires cities to have processes for “pre-approved” ADU designs. Designers submit generic plans for no specific location, the City assesses fees and checks the plans the same way it does with any building permit application, and once approved the designer can market those plans as pre-approved to prospective customers. However, when a Berkeley homeowner applies to build one of these pre-approved ADU designs on their property, the City still incurs some plan check costs (conformance to lot lines, setbacks, height and lot coverage limits where applicable, and connections to existing utility infrastructure, among others). Since the pre-approval process will have saved some but not all of the City plan check costs in this scenario, Building and Safety proposes to add a 50% discounted plan check review rate for applicants using a pre-approved design for their ADU project.
 Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (TCOs). These documents used to be very rare in Berkeley, but have become more common in recent years. Every new residential unit requires a Certificate of Occupancy, and obtaining this document is an ordinary part of the residential construction process. More recently, builders working to complete final details and required inspections have asked for TCOs, to allow renting property while certain non-essential aspects are pending final City approval. Berkeley only considers granting TCOs if the remaining aspects are NOT required for the health and safety of occupants. The proposed rates for TCOs are $250/hour (minimum three hours) at the standard department hourly rate, plus $62.50 to issue the TCO.
 Solar and Photovoltaic Storage systems. The current fee structure covers all solar/PV systems in a single line, “Solar/Photovoltaic Panels System,” which has not kept up with the increasing variation and complexity of solar and battery storage options. Accordingly, the department proposes to add eight sub- categories for systems of different capacities, battery storage systems, and lower fee rates for residential applications which use the “SolarApp+” online filing option. See Attachment 2 for a complete list of categories and fee rates.

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 Appeals of Building Official Determinations. Certain decisions under the authority of the City Building Official are subject to appeal, including violations and penalties under BMC Chapter 19.40, the Housing Code. While not common, the City does on occasion receive appeals of these determinations, which requires staff to research and prepare hearing materials and the conduct of the hearing itself. The proposed rate for this new fee is $1,000, representing four hours of staff time at the standard department hourly rate.

LAND USE APPEAL FEES
Decisions to approve or deny discretionary Zoning permits which are made at the staff level are subject to appeal to the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB). Decisions made by ZAB, or by other relevant City Commissions, are subject to appeal to the City Council.

In all cases appeal fees are required. Berkeley’s appeal fees are structured with tiers for appeals by a project applicant themselves (when appealing a project denial or conditions), or by a non-applicant, typically a member of the public or organization appealing a project approval.

When project applicants appeal, those fees are set in increments of the hourly staff time rate, the same as other expenses associated with the project. Those hourly rates were increased last year and are not proposed for further changes now.

The appeal fees for non-applicants, however, have never been directly indexed to the cost of the staff time. As a result, the City is not recouping the substantial costs it incurs in preparing for appeal hearings, and is in effect therefore subsidizing appeals of Zoning approvals by non-applicants. The non-applicant appeal fees were last increased in May 2022. The following are the proposed changes to those rates (red font), with the Applicant appeal fees shown for comparison:

As proposed, the non-applicant rates would be half of the rates charged to project applicants, and non-applicants would still be able to significantly further reduce their

CURRENT FEE PROPOSED

FEE CHANGE REMARKS
X.

A. 500$ 2,000$
B. 200$ 800$
C. 1,500$ 3,000$
D. 500$ 1,000$
E. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
F. 6,000$ Assumes 24 hours
G. 500$ 2,000$
H. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
I. 500$ line to be removed.

Appeal of DRSL or DRC by Non-Applicant
Appeal of DRSL or DRC by Applicant
Non-Applicant Appeals of all affordable housing projects (defined as projects which provide 50% or more affordable units for households at 80% or less of Area Median Income) Non-Applicant Appeal of AUP
Reduced Non-Applicant Appeal of AUP: Fee reduced if signed by persons who lease or own at least 35 percent of the parcels or dwelling units within 300 feet of the project site, or at least 20 such persons (not including dependent children), whichever is less
Non-Applicant Appeals of ZAB or LPC
Reduced Non-Applicant Appeals of ZAB or LPC: Fee reduced if appeal is signed by persons who lease or own at least 50 percent of the parcels or dwelling units within 300 feet of the project site, or at least 25 such persons (not including dependent children), whichever is less Appeal of AUP by Applicants
Appeal of ZAB or LPC by Applicants
Appeals

CHAPTER B - LAND USE PLANNING

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

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appeal fees by obtaining signatures from residents in the immediate neighborhood of the project site.

Preparation of any kind of appeal report and hearing is a demanding and time-intensive exercise. As these are quasi-judicial proceedings, which may precede formal legal action between involved parties and the City, the report materials are reviewed in exhaustive detail by the project planner, the Land Use Manager, the Planning Director, the City Attorney’s office and the City Manager. Hearings must be formally noticed with mailings to all nearby residents and posting hearing notices around the project site. For the appeal hearings themselves, staff prepare presentations and attend the evening meetings. Planning staff conservatively estimate that even the simplest project appeal involves at least 20 hours of Planning staff time, and much more for complex projects, without accounting for time spent by other reviewers like the City Attorney. On a purely hourly rate basis, appeal fees of up to $10,000 could be justified. The rates proposed in this report will not recoup all City costs, but will cover more than is currently the case, while recognizing the civic interest in not setting an unreachable bar for non-applicant appeals.

ZONING CERTIFICATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Berkeley requires that persons wishing to use their property as a Short-Term Rental comply with a variety of City regulations and limitations1. Among these is the requirement that prospective hosts receive a Zoning Certificate for Short-Term Rentals (ZCSTR). This is the vehicle through which staff confirm that the property complies with all City requirements to be allowed for use as an STR, within limitations such as unit build date, previous long-term rental uses, and STR stay durations. Since its inception in 2017, the fee for a ZCSTR has been set at one hour of the staff time rate. However, a recent workflow analysis showed that most STR application reviews take longer than one hour. Accordingly, the department proposes to increase the ZCSTR rate to $375 per application, the equivalent of 1.5 staff time hours.

BUILDING EMISSIONS SAVING ORDINANCE
BESO was first adopted in 2015 and has become Berkeley’s foremost strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s existing building inventory. The ordinance has been amended several times since initial adoption, most recently in March 2025, when the program was expanded to include resilience upgrade requirements for small residential structures (1-4 units). Starting in 2026, when such properties go up for sale, the sellers must complete an energy assessment and either make certain improvements to promote the building’s efficiency and resilience, or funds must be set aside and sent to the City through escrow for the buyers to make upgrades.

The buyers would have three years after the sale to complete the resilience upgrade 1 https://berkeleyca.gov/city-services/livable-neighborhoods/short-term-rentals

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requirements. More information about BESO can be found at https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/green-building/building-emissions- saving-ordinance-beso.

To administer the new requirements for small residential buildings, new fees have been created for the required compliance certificate for homeowners who have completed the upgrades and for the noncompliance fee for sellers who do not complete the assessment. The current filing fee for small residential building assessments will be eliminated. In addition, the program proposes an increase to the fee for the owners of large buildings meeting their reporting requirement (every five years) to more accurately reflect the staff costs associated with reviewing and processing the report, and has revised the wording and structure of the schedule to reflect the time-of-listing requirements. See Attachment 2 for full details.

PUBLIC WORKS FEE CHANGES
Many fees charged by Public Works’ Engineering and Transportation Divisions reside within the Planning fee schedule, as they are often collected through the Permit Service Center in association with building permit activity. These fees have not been updated for some time and are not covering the costs incurred by the City to deliver the services.

For this reason, the Public Works Department is proposing the following fee increases:
 Engineering Division: Fees in this section of the schedule cover City costs, when associated with private development projects, for activity involving use or replacement of sidewalks and streets, sewers and storms drains (including private sewer laterals), subdivision maps, and work within protected creek zones, among other services. See Attachment 2 for a complete list of these.

As with some Planning and Development Department services, Engineering has some fees which are based on increments of its hourly staff time rate, and other fees which are fixed to other non-staff costs. The last update of the Public Works Engineering fees which are based on hourly staff time rates was December, 2020. Based on the Local 1 union MOUs, salary rates have increased 20% since that last update. Public Works now proposes an increase of 7% to its fees based on hourly rates, to begin to more adequately cover City costs while avoiding an immediate large spike in fee rates. Public Works intends to gradually increase these hourly rates in each future year until they fully catch up to current costs.

The proposed hourly Engineering staff time rate will go to $203/hour, from the current rate of $190/hour.

The Engineering fees which are not directly derived from hourly staff time rates were last updated in June, 2010. Fees in this category include base permit application fees, surety deposits required against work performed on City infrastructure, sidewalk seating, and private sewer lateral compliance certificates,

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among others. Based on the Local 1 union MOUs, salaries have increased 47% since the 2010 fee update. The proposed increase of 20% in the Public Works non-hourly fees will be less than the full amount needed to recapture the full City cost increase since 2010, but will avoid a sudden spike in fee rates for customers immediately. Public Works intends to gradually increase the fee rates in each future year until they fully catch up with current costs.  Transportation Division: Fees listed here cover City costs, when incurred on private development projects, to review proposed plans and to impose and monitor conditions related to traffic and other transportation-related impacts.

Public Works Transportation staff meet with applicants prior to project submittal to suggest ways to minimize impacts and prioritize safety, staff review proposed plans to mitigate traffic circulation impacts, and develop and monitor project conditions regarding impacts during construction. Some of the Transportation Division fees are based on project valuations, and those fee rates have not changed since 2010. Public Works is proposing a 20% increase to its valuation- based fee rates to start to cover the substantially higher City costs to deliver those services in the intervening fifteen years. As described above, based on Local 1 union MOUs, salaries have increased 47% since the 2010 fee update.

Other Transportation fees are set on an hourly staff time basis, which was last updated in 2020, and again as described above, the Local 1 union MOUs show a 20% increase to city salary costs since that time. Staff are proposing a 7% increase to those fees, setting the Transportation hourly staff time rate at $214/hour, up from the current rate of $200/hour. In both cases, the proposed increases will not completely cover the higher City expenses since the last rate change, to avoid a sudden spike in fee rates for customers. Public Works will make further annual fee rate adjustments in future years until costs are fully covered.

BACKGROUND
The costs of most of the work of the Planning and Development Department are covered through fees collected for services and deposited into dedicated enterprise funds, most notably the Permit Service Center Fund (621), which takes in all Building and Zoning fees. The PSC Fund also takes in fees for BESO compliance. Many fees the Planning and Development Department collects are based on multiples of the hourly staff time rate, which is $250 per hour for staff across all divisions of the department.

That hourly rate was updated in last year’s fee schedule action (Resolution No. 71,357- N.S., adopted May 21, 2024). No hourly rate changes are proposed in the fee schedule updates included in this report.

Public Works fees which are collected through the Permit Service Center, typically associated with building permit activity, and most are also deposited into the Permit Service Center Fund (621). Certain other Public Works fees within the Planning fee

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schedule are deposited into the Sanitary Sewer Fund (611) and the Parking Meter Fund (631) The dates of the last updates to these Public Works fees vary, but include:
 April 18, 2006, Resolution 63,262-N.S. created the Sewer Lateral Certificate of Compliance and set the fee at $150.
 June 1, 2010, Resolution 64,918-N.S. was the most recent comprehensive update to most Engineering Division fees, and to the project valuation-based Transportation fees.
 May 15, 2012, Resolution 65,721-N.S. created the sidewalk seating fee and set it as its current rate of $7.20 per lineal foot per year.
 December 1, 2020, Resolution 69,640-N.S. was the most recent update to hourly-based fees of the Engineering and Transportation Division.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Many activities administered and services provided through the Planning and Development Department support City sustainability goals, including green building codes, re-use of building materials and waste diversion, and a broad array of programs to encourage use of building materials with less embodied carbon and cleaner electric building systems. New fees for the BESO program specifically support the City’s goals to become a Fossil Fuel-Free City, to reduce GHG emissions 60.5% from 2018 by 2030, and to become carbon neutral by 2045. Numerous Public Works services covered by these fees also support City sustainability goals, such as storm water management and streets and sidewalks infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists, and protection of Berkeley’s creeks.

RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
When fees are not regularly raised to keep pace with City costs, it has the effect of subsidizing current City service delivery through other means. In the Planning and Building area, fees are taken in at the beginning of projects which can last for months or years. When current fees fail to keep pace with City costs, then it is the permit applicants of the past who are in effect covering the expenses of current applicants.

Over time, if left uncorrected, this would create a structural deficit, and/or force reductions in service time and quality. The fee changes proposed in this action would properly charge current project applicants for the expected costs of their projects, without reducing the timeliness or efficiency of the services provided.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS CONSIDERED
None.

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CONTACT PERSON
Jordan Klein, Director, Planning and Development Department, (510) 981-7534 Jim Bondi, Associate Management Analyst, Planning and Development Department, (510) 981-7428
Attachments:
1: Resolution
Exhibit A: New Planning Fee Schedule, clean
2: Proposed New Planning Fee schedule, changes tracked
3: Public Hearing Notice

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RESOLUTION NO. ##,###-N.S.

FEES: SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT, AND CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT-RELATED SERVICES BY THE

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2017, Resolution No. 67,985-N.S. established fees for development-related services provided by the Planning and Development Department; and
WHEREAS, certain specific fee rates were amended on May 28, 2019 in Resolution No. 68,940-N.S., on July 27, 2021 in Resolution No. 69,989-N.S., on May 24, 2022 in Resolution No., 70,371-N.S., and on November 29, 2022 in Resolution No. 70,621-N.S.; and
WHEREAS, certain fees charged by the Public Works Department, Engineering and Transportation Divisions, were amended on April 18, 2006 in Resolution 63,262-N.S., on June 1, 2010 in Resolution 64,918-N.S., on May 15, 2012 in Resolution 65,721-N.S., and on December 1, 2020 in Resolution 69,640-N.S.; and
WHEREAS, the hourly base rate for staff services across all Planning and Development Department divisions, plus numerous other non-hourly fees, were comprehensively updated, and the entire schedule was re-adopted May 21, 2024 in Resolution No. 71,357- N.S.; and
WHEREAS, certain other non-hourly fees throughout the Planning and Development Department fee schedule have not kept up with City costs since last adjusted, including base building permit application fees, building permit fees derived from total project valuations, investigation fees for addressing work done without proper permits, fees to review Short-Term Rental applications, and certain Land Use Planning appeal fees; and WHEREAS, new City programs and practices for review of pre-approved plans for Accessory Dwelling Units, issuing Temporary Certificates of Occupancy, reviewing new types of solar and photovoltaic storage systems, and administering new types of compliance with the Building Emissions Savings Ordinance require the addition of new fees to the Planning and Development Department fee schedule; and WHEREAS, certain fees of the Public Works Department’s Engineering and Transportation Divisions are represented in the Planning and Development Department fee schedule, and have not been updated in as long as twenty years and have not kept up with City costs; and

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WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Berkeley held a public hearing on June 17, 2025 to review the proposed changes to the fee schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A to this resolution.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Berkeley that fees for all services provided by the Planning and Development Department shall be as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 71,357-N.S. is hereby rescinded, effective July 1, 2025.

Exhibits:

A: Fee Schedule

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FEE REMARKS
I. FILING FEE - ALL PERMITS 62.50$ Including revisions and deferred submittals.

II. BUILDING PERMITS:

Base Permit Fee 150.00$ for value of improvements up to $3,000 Building Permit Fee 2.40$ per $100 value of improvements over $3,000 Regular Plan Check Fee (includes over-counter building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits) 65% of Building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing Permit Fee
Pre-approved ADU Plan Check Fee 50% of Regular Plan Check Fee when utilizing pre- approved ADU plans.

Plan check revision to plans already plan checked 250.00$ per hour with a minimum of one hour (Hourly plan check does not include review of major re-design)
Special Accelerated Plan Check Fee Additional 80% of Regular Plan Check Fee Plan check revisions to plans already plan checked under accelerated procedure 375.00$ per hour with a minimum of one hour (Hourly plan check does not include review of major re-design)
Fourth and subsequent plan check submittal 250.00$ per hour with a minimum of one hour Title 24: Disabled Access 12% of Building Permit Fee
Title 24: Energy Compliance 12% of Building Permit Fee
Fire Plan Check 7% of Building Permit Fee
Community planning fee for General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Maintenance 5% of Building Permit Fee
Sustainable development/green building 6% of Building Permit Fee Permit extensions:
1st extension 250.00$
Each additional extension 500.00$
Application extensions:
1st extension 250.00$
2nd and 3rd extension 500.00$
Re-Inspections 250.00$ per hour with minimum of one hour.

Strong Motion Instrumentation (per State) 0.13$ per $1,000 value of improvements for residential properties (Or, as set forth by the State of California).

Strong Motion Instrumentation (per State) 0.28$
per $1,000 value of improvements for apartments and
commercial properties (Or, as set forth by the State of California).

Building Standards, SB 1473 4.00$
per $100,000 value of improvements for apartments and
commercial properties (or, as set forth by the State of California), with appropriate fractions thereof.

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Issuance Fee $62.50
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Preparation Fee $250.00 per hour, with a minimum of three hours

III SIGN PERMITS
Base Permit Fee 150.00$ up to $3,000 value of improvements (signs) Sign Permit Fee 2.40$ per $100 value of improvement over $3,000 Sign Plan Check Fee 65% of Sign Permit fee

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER A - BUILDING & SAFETY
Attachment 1, Exhibit A

CITY OF BERKELEY

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE

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FEE REMARKSFEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
IV. HOUSE MOVE PERMITS:

House Move 250.00$ per hour of staff time with a minimum of one hour V. ELECTRICAL PERMITS:

Base Permit Fee 150.00$
Permit Extension 75.00$
A. New Residential Buildings and Additions 15.00$ per each 100 square feet B. Industrial/Commercial Electrical Permit - Large Projects (above $100,000 Value of Electrical Work)
Permit Fee
1% of the Value of Electrical Work
C. Itemized Fees:

Service (new or changed) 11.90$ per each 100 Amps Subpanel (new or changed) 11.90$ per each 100 Amps Electrical Meters (new or changed) 7.20$ each
Altering/Changing Wiring 26.10$ each change
Solar/Photovoltaic Residential Utilizing SolarApp+ 100.00$ per system Solar/Photovoltaic Residential (15kW or less) 200.00$ Includes Plan Check Solar/Photovoltaic Residential (Over 15 kW) 250.00$ Plus $15.00 per kW above 15kW. Includes Plan Check Solar/Photovoltaic Commercial (50 kW or less) 750.00$ Includes Plan Check Solar/Photovoltaic Commercial (Over 50 kW) 750.00$ Plus $7.00 per kW above 50 kW. Includes Plan Check Energy Storage System - Residential up to 50kW
Aggregate 150.00$
Energy Storage System - Residential Over 50kW
Aggregate 275.00$
Energy Storage System - Commercial 500.00$
Branch Circuits 4.80$ each
Fixed Appliance Outlets 11.10$ each
Device Outlets (Receptacle, Switch, Light, Etc.) 2.70$ each Motors 7.10$ up to 10 horsepower (HP) total
Each additional HP 1.90$
Generators 7.20$ up to 10 kilovolt (KV) total
Each additional KV 1.90$
Transformers 4.80$ up to 10 KV total
Each additional KV 1.90$
Signs and Outline Lighting 26.50$ per KV
X-ray Capacitors 26.50$ each
Temporary Power Pole 26.50$ per each 100 Amps
Festoon Lighting 10.00$ each
Electric Vehicle Charging Station $15.90 each
PG&E Service Recheck $11.90 Per each inspection of existing service for release to PG&E VI. MECHANICAL PERMITS:

Base Permit Fee 150.00$
Permit Extension 75.00$
Gas Appliances
Up to two mechanical appliances 13.00$ per appliance Each additional appliance 12.00$
Heating - Furnace/AC (Combination Unit, Central Heat, Central AC, or Heat Pumps) Up to 100,000 BTU 39.70$ per unit
101,000 to 500,000 BTU 54.00$ per unit
Over 500,000 BTU 129.00$ per unit
NOTE: At applicant's option, all electrical permit fees may be itemized as follows:

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FEE REMARKSFEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
Gas Piping Extension/Alteration/Repair 12.20$
Gas Meter (new or changed) 13.10$
Each Additional Gas Meter 9.10$
Gas Pipe Outlets 5.60$ each
Gas Pressure Test only 14.10$ per system
Seismic Gas Shutoff Valve 10.00$ each
NOTE: Gas items may be charged on mechanical or plumbing permits, but not both.

Hoods
Residential 11.80$ each
Commercial - Type I 129.00$ each
Commercial - Type II 79.70$ each
Vent, Flue or Chimney 13.10$ each
Pre-fabricated Fireplace 79.70$ each
Ducts, Fans, Registers, Dampers 11.90$ each
Air Handling Equipment (including powerheads)
up to 10,000 cfm 26.80$ per unit
over 10,000 cfm 39.90$ per unit
Boilers and Equipment
up to 100,000 BTU 39.90$ per unit
100,000 - 500,000 BTU 54.00$ per unit
over 500,000 BTU 129.00$ per unit
VII. PLUMBING PERMITS:

Base Permit Fee 150.00$
Permit Extension 75.00$
A. New Residential Buildings and Additions 15.00$ per each 100 S.F.

NOTE: At applicant's option, all electrical permit fees may be itemized as follows:

B. Itemized Fees:

Water Heater 12.20$ each
Solar Water Heater 12.20$ each
Fixtures (including sanitary drainage and piping) 12.20$ each Sanitary Sewer Lateral 34.00$ each
Subsoil Storm Drainage Piping 34.00$ per system
Removal of Illicit Connections 12.20$ per system
Water or Air Pressure Test 14.10$ per system
Stand Pipe System 129.10$ per system
Water Main, up to 25 Outlets 24.90$
Each Additional Outlet 2.70$
Water Meter 14.40$
Each additional meter 8.40$
Backflow Preventer 12.20$ each
Water Line, up to 25 Outlets 24.90$
Each additional outlet 2.70$
Hydronic Water Piping 24.90$ per system
Lawn Sprinklers System:

One or Two Family Dwellings 39.90$ per system
All other Occupancies 105.70$ per system
Swimming Pool Filtration System 129.10$ per system
Inside Rain Leader - per System 27.40$ per system Gas Piping Extension/Alteration/Repair 12.20$ per system Gas Meter (new or changed) 13.10$
Each additional Gas Meter 9.10$
Gas Pipe Outlets 5.60$ each
Gas Pressure Test Only 14.10$ per system
Seismic Gas Shutoff Valve 10.00$ each

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FEE REMARKSFEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Gas items may be charged on mechanical permits, but not both.

Gray Water System:

One or Two Family Dwellings 39.90$ per system
All other Occupancies 105.70$ per system
Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment System:

One or Two Family Dwellings 39.90$ per system
All other Occupancies 105.70$ per system
VIII. SEISMIC GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE GROUP
INSTALLATION 50.00$ flat rate per residence. This is a group rate for two or more residences on a block for coordinated inspection
IX. SOLAR INSTALLATION PERMITS:

Solar Installation Permits Fee covered under electrical, plumbing, mechanical and/or building permit fees
X. INVESTIGATION FEE:

Investigation Fee
Double permit fees for the scope of work performed without a permit and/or inspection, in addition to the regular permit fees.

XI. CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS (SPECIAL INSPECTION):

Business License Inspections (change of use or building vacant more than 6 months) 250.00$ per hour of staff time, with minimum of one hour XII.

Initial Investigation of a complaint No Fee
First Re-inspection of Violations 250.00$
Second Re-inspection of Violations 375.00$
Third Re-inspection of Violations 500.00$
Additional Re-inspections 625.00$
Administrative review fee 250.00$ per hour of staff time, with minimum of one hour XIII.

Weekend Inspection 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of 4 hours Evening Inspection 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of 2 hours Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Inspection 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour XIV. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT FEE 5%
of Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, and Public Works Permit Fees, and other applications such as ADU Amnesty and E3 programs
XV. UNDOCUMENTED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
AMNESTY PERMIT Filing fee also applies
Amnesty Application Fee $250.00
Initial Inspection Fee $250.00
Amnesty Reinspection Fee $250.00 per hour with minimum of one hour.

CODE VIOLATION INSPECTIONS (VIOLATION OF CITY AND STATE CODES INCLUDING ANTI-BLIGHT ORDINANCE):

OTHER INSPECTIONS

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FEE REMARKSFEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
XVI. EXTERIOR ELEVATED ELEMENTS (E3) Filing fee also applies E3 Multi-Family $375.00
per multifamily rental building with E3 and three or more units. Billed every six years at time property owners receive notice of the required periodic inspection.

E3 Condominium $750.00
per condo building with E3 and three or more units. Billed every nine years at time property owners receive notice of the required periodic inspection.

XVII.

Duplication Fees Amount specified in A.R. 3.8
Pre-submittal Review/Consultation 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour City Staff Review (For items that require review and which are not otherwise
explicitly covered in Fee Schedule, such as Alternate
Method Applications, Requests for Unreasonable
Hardship Exceptions, Requests for Determinations, BORP
Submittals, etc)
250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour
Staff time required to follow-up on non-compliance 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour Address Assignment 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour Processing fee for refunds Per BMC

7.20.050
or hourly charges based on time spent, with a minimum of one hour at staff time rate of $250
Seismic Evaluation Report: Report Review (includes
1 recheck) $612.00
Administrative Services Fee $250.00
For services provided by administrative staff outside of plan check or permitting services charged elsewhere; e.g.
processing documents, recording notices, researching
records
Appeal of Building Official Determination $1,000.00 Assumes four hours staff time. Appeals are heard by hearing body as specified in BMC Title 19

MISCELLANEOUS

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CURRENT FEE REMARKS
I. 500$
Application fee to cover intake
and initial completeness review:

Assumes 2 hours.

II.

1. 4,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 18
hours. Add $250 per each
additional hour of staff time.

2. 3,500$ Assumes 14 hours

3. 1,500$ Assumes 6 hours

4. 500$ Assumes 2 hours
III.

1. 5,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 22
hours. Add $250 per each
additional hour of staff time.

2. 1,250$ Assumes 5 hours; includes
materials
IV.

1. 5,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 22
hours. Add $250 per each
additional hour of staff time.

2. Tier 2 - Inadvertent Demolition of Residential Structure 9,500$ Base fee deposit assumes 38
hours. Add $250 per each
additional hour of staff time.

3. 500$ Assumes 2 hours

4. 1,250$ Assumes 5 hours including
materials
V.

A. 250$ Assumes 1 hour

1. -$ No fee for continuation of
existing legal use
2 375$ Assumes 1.5 hours

3. 500$
Assumes 2 hours for
neighborhood notices and
documentation (Plan check is
billed separately, with Building
Permit)

4. Accessory Dwelling Unit Plan Check 250$ Assumes 1 hour for review.

5. 250$ Per hour of staff time
B.

1. 500$ Assumes 2 hours

2. 1,000$ Assumes 4 hours
a 1--19 residential units (Residential and/or Mixed-Use) 500$ Assumes 2 hours b 20+ residential units (Residential and/or Mixed-Use) 1,000$ Assumes 4 hours c Nonresidential building (no residential uses) 1,000$ Assumes 4 hours

3. 500$ Assumes 2 hours

4. 250$ Assumes 1 hour

5. 250$ Assumes 1 hour

6. 125$ Assumes half hour

7. 250$ per hour of staff time
Short-Term Rentals review
Additional staff time (work performed beyond the time covered by the fees above) Building Permit review
Project with Administrative Use Permit (including new main buildings) New main buildings (no Administrative Use Permit)
Additions, Tenant Improvements, projects not listed above Accessory Dwelling Unit Plan Check
Landmark review
In-kind Repair/Replacement (e.g. window replacement, dry rot repair, etc.) Fourth and subsequent plan check submittal
Accessory Dwelling Unit Neighborhood Notice

CHAPTER B - LAND USE PLANNING

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
Administrative Use Permit (AUP)
Application Fee: AUP, UP, VAR, MOD, DR, LM, Condo Conversion Tier 1 - Most complex projects
Tier 2 - Intermediately complex projects
Tier 3 - Least complex projects
Each Additional AUP required in addition to primary application Variance
Tier 1 - All Variances except inadvertent demolitions
Each Additional AUP, UP or Variance in addition to primary application ZAB Public Hearing (per project in addition to permit fees) Zoning Certificate (ministerial permits)
Use Permit (UP) with public hearing
Use Permit
ZAB Public Hearing (per hearing, in addition to permit fees) .

All Zoning Certificate (ZC) reviews (e.g. ZCs for Business License, Home Occupations), EXCEPT as noted below:

Business License review - continuation of lawful existing use

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CURRENT FEE REMARKSFEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
VI.

1. 1,500$ Assumes 6 hours

2. 3,000$
Base fee deposit assumes 12
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour of staff time.

3. 5,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 22
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour of staff time.

4. 250$ Per hour of staff time

5. Public Hearing (per hearing, in addition to permit fees) 1,250$ Assumes 5 hours incl materials
VII.

1. 6,000$
Base fee Deposit assumes 24
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour of staff time, plus direct
cost for consultants

2. 10,000$
Base fee Deposit assumes 40
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour of staff time, plus direct
cost for consultants
B. 4,000$
Base fee Deposit assumes 16
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour of staff time, plus direct
cost for consultants
C. Notices - NOE, NOD, etc. 1,000$
Assumes 4 hours. Fee applies
when notices are filed by the
City on behalf of the applicant /
City after all appeals are heard
VIII.

1. 1,500$ Assumes 8 hours

2. 2,500$ Assumes 12 hours

3. 3,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 16
hours. Add $250 per hour for
staff time beyond 16 hours.

4. 300$ Assumes 2 hours
B.

1. 2,500$ Assumes 12 hours

2. 3,500$ Assumes 16 hours

3. 5,500$
Base fee Deposit assumes 24
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time.

1. 1,375$

2. 1,650$

3. 4,675$
D. Additional Preview (existing fee, relocated from Sec. VII.B above) 550$ E. Modifications - DRC Projects 1,000$
F. DRC Public Hearing (per hearing, in addition to permit fees) 1,250$ Assumes 5 hours, includes materials
Project valued under $50,000
Project valued at $50,000 - $150,000
Project valued over $150,000
Signs/Awnings
Design Review Committee
Project valued under $50,000
Project valued at $50,000 to $2,000,000
Project valued over $2,000,000
Final Review with the DRC
Mitigation Monitoring
Design Review
Administrative Design Review
Project valued under $50,000
Project valued at $50,000 to $2,000,000
Project valued over $2,000,000
Use Permit Modification (ZAB Review - Exercised Permit) Transfer of Administrative Use Permit / Use Permit
Environmental Review
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Initial Study resulting in a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Modification / Transfer
Administrative Use Permit Modification (to existing AUP, or modification to UP allowed with an AUP)
Use Permit Modification (ZAB Review - Permit not exercised)

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CURRENT FEE REMARKSFEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
IX.

1. 50$
As set by the Landmarks
Preservation Ordinance. BMC

3.24.340.A

2. 100$
As set by the Landmarks
Preservation Ordinance, BMC

3.24.340.B
B.

1. 1,700$

2. 2,800$

3. 5,500$
Base fee Deposit assumes 24
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time.

C. 1,100$
D. 1,320$
E. 4,620$
F.

1. 2,750$

2. 2,750$
X.

A. 2,000$
B. 800$
C. 3,000$
D. 1,000$
E. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
F. 6,000$ Assumes 24 hours
G. 2,000$
H. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
J. I. Fee Waived
XI.

A. 10,000$
B. 10,000$
C. 10,000$
D. 10,000$
XII.

A. 125$ per unit
B. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
C. 6,000$
Base fee Deposit assumes 24
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time.

D. 10,000$
Base fee Deposit assumes 40
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time.

E. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
F. 6,000$ Assumes 24 hours
G. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
Base fee Deposit assumes 40
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time, plus direct
cost for consultants
Specific Plan Amendment
Rezoning / Reclassification Request
Waterfront Master Development Plan Permit

CONDOMINIUM
Rent Board Review
Notice of Local Law Compliance
Conversion to Condominiums - one to four units
Conversion to Condominiums - five or more units
Appeal of an Administrative Determination on Conversion of a TIC to the Planning Commission by an Applicant
Appeal of Planning Commission Determination on Conversion to the City Council by an Applicant Appeal of Planning Commission Determination on Conversion to the City Council by a Non- Applicant
Appeal of DRSL or DRC by Non-Applicant
Appeal of DRSL or DRC by Applicant
Appeal to address processing error by staff
Plan Amendments, Reclassification Requests, and Waterfront Master Development Plan permits* General Plan Amendment
Non-Applicant Appeal of AUP
Reduced Non-Applicant Appeal of AUP: Fee reduced if signed by persons who lease or own at least 35 percent of the parcels or dwelling units within 300 feet of the project site, or at least 20 such persons (not including dependent children), whichever is less
Non-Applicant Appeals of ZAB or LPC
Reduced Non-Applicant Appeals of ZAB or LPC: Fee reduced if appeal is signed by persons who lease or own at least 50 percent of the parcels or dwelling units within 300 feet of the project site, or at least 25 such persons (not including dependent children), whichever is less Appeal of AUP by Applicants
Appeal of ZAB or LPC by Applicants
Demolition Review (non-residential structures 40 or more years old as required under Section 23C.08.050C of the Zoning Ordinance)
Mills Act Historical Contract Processing - payable upon application (one-time payment) Mills Act Historical Contract Monitoring
Payable upon application to cover 5 contract years
Assessed at the beginning of each subsequent 5 years
Appeals
District
Design Review - Structural Alteration (non-residential only) Project valued under $50,000
Project valued between $50,001 and $1,999,999
Project valued at $2,000,000 or more
Design Review - Signs and Awnings
Landmarks Preservation Commission Review
Initiation
Structure

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CURRENT FEE REMARKSFEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
XIII.

A. 100% of applicable fee(s)
B.

1. 250$

2. 375$

3. 500$
C.

Amount
specified per
A. R. 3.8
D.

Amount
specified per
A. R. 3.8
E. $ 36.00
F.

Amount
specified per
A. R. 3.8
G.

Amount
specified per
A.R. 3.8
H. 55$ per application
I. 250$ per hour, 2 hour min.

J. 250$ per hour of staff time
K. 250$ per hour, 2 hour min.

L. 250$ per hour, 1 hour min., plus
consultant costs
M. 250$ per hour of staff time
N.

1. 1,000$ Assumes 4 hours

2. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
3 1,000$
Base fee Deposit assumes 4
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time, plus other
cost recovery as expended
O. At cost
P. 15%
Surcharge on all Applications
for AUP, UP, Modification
and/or Variance.

Q 2,217$
Sign program to cover multiple
signs in one building or
development
SB35, SB330, other Preliminary Development application reviews as required by State law NOTE: The minimum deposits listed are intended to reflect typical project costs. Progress billings will be made during review of a project if charges exceed the deposit: prompt payment of bills will assure continued project review. Failure to remit a progress payment within the appropriate time frame as determined by the Director of Planning and Development or his/her designee, will be treated as a withdrawal without prejudice to the underlying proposal. All fees are required to be paid prior to scheduling the item for Council consideration.

Dedicated Project Review: In addition to all required fees, applicants may request (or the City may require) dedicated project review in which the applicant pays the City for staff overtime or to contract with a consulting firm with particular relevant expertise to review the application. In such instances, the applicant shall remit a deposit equal to the total amount of the contract, based on the bids received by the City pursuant to its purchasing procedures. Progress billings will be made if charges are expected to exceed deposit; prompt payment of bills will assure continued project review. Failure to remit a progress payment within an appropriate time frame, as determined by the Director of Planning and Development or his/her designee, will be treated as a withdrawal without prejudice to the underlying proposal.

Community Planning Fee for General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Maintenance Coordinated Sign Design Program Fee
Zoning Research
Oak Tree Review
Use Permit Monitoring
Pre-application Reviews
Staff level review
Zoning Adjustments Board / Design Review Committee / Landmarks Preservation Commission / Planning Commission Review (at staff discretion in consultation with the applicant) Maps - large, color
Duplication of Zoning Adjustments Board, Landmarks Preservation Commission, and Design Review Commission meeting recordings
Microfilm Duplication Fee
Records Management Fee
Letters Regarding Status of Properties
Housing Density Bonus Analysis - if separate from other permits Zoning Complaint Re-inspection
First Re-inspection
Second Re-inspection
Third Re-inspection and all inspections thereafter
Agenda Subscriptions and Mailing Fees
Publications and Duplication of Records
Miscellaneous Fees
Penalty for Late Filing (When Zoning Permit, Use Permit or Variance is required for work already performed)

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1)
a.
b.
2)
a.
b.
c.
d.
1)
2)
3)
1)
Type
A
B
C
D
1 2
3 4
5 >10,000 >100,000 >100,000 D-5 $5,072
550 - 999 5,000 - 24,999 10,000 - 24,999 D-3 $2,717
1,000 - 10,000 25,000 - 100,000 25,000 - 100,000 D-4 $4,046 55 - 275 200 - 999 500 - 999 D-1 $665
276 - 549 1,000 - 4,999 1,000 - 9,999 D-2 $1,328
Gallons Cu. Ft. Lbs. C-5 $4,347
>50 C-1 $544
C-2 $1,087
Table 2. AGGREGATE MAXIMUM QUANTITY OF HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS ON SITE
C-3 $2,234
C-4
11 - 25 B-4 $2,717
26 - 50 B-5 $3,864
$3,381
Range B-2 $906
1 - 10 B-3 $1,811
A-3 $1,389
A-4 $2,053
Table 1. TOTAL NUMBER OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON
SITE
A-5 $3,381
B-1 $483
Annual Fees - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans (HMRRP) and Inventory Registration. Fees are based on total number of hazardous materials present (Table 1) and aggregate quantity of hazardous materials (Table 2).

NOTE: All solids are measured in pounds, liquids in gallons, and gases in cubic feet at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP).

FEES
A-1 $362
A-2 $725
APSA Annual Fee Per Regulated Facility ( ≥10,000 gal.) $362 Additional Inspection/Review $250/hour
SECTION 3: Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Fees Inspection or Repair/Replacement/Modification $250/hour SECTION 2: Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA)
APSA Annual Fee Per Regulated Facility (<10,000 gal.) $242 Additional Reviews/Inspections $250/hour
Closure/Removal – Residential – Per Tank $725
Additional Reviews/Inspections $250/hour
Closure/Removal - Business
Base Fee (includes one tank) $1,811
Each Additional Tank $604
First Tank Per Facility $1,811
Each Additional Tank $604
Miscellaneous Fees
Each Additional Tank $845
Chapter C - TOXICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)
Description
SECTION 1: Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) Fees
Annual Operating Permit
New Installation
Base Fee (includes one tank) $4,830

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c.
d.
e.
1)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
1)
2) Actual Cost plus
handling
3)
4)
a.
b.
1)
2)
3)
Program 1 $5,796
Program 2 $11,592
Program 3 $16,181
Third Party Professional Review Actual Cost plus
handling
Staff Participation in Hazardous Operability Study/Review/Oversight/Audit (1-hour min) $250/hour
Regulated Substance Registration fee (Extremely Hazardous) First Boring $242
Each Additional Boring $173
SECTION 6: Risk Management Plan Fees
First Well $483
Each Additional Well $173
Soil Borings (Three (3) feet or greater depth, per BMC 15.12.070.B) Third Party Professional Reviews
Additional Reviews/Inspections $250/hour
Subsurface Investigation Permits:

Monitoring Wells Installation/Destruction
SECTION 5: Site Remediation and Investigation Fees
Report Reviews/Site Visits/Plan Checks $250/hour
Conditionally Exempted Permit Fee $483
Conditionally Authorized Permit Fee $845
Permit by Rule $2,053
>= 4,000 Tons $62,790
Acutely Hazardous Waste (>1 kg./month) Registration fee $483 Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan Review for Treatment, Storage, Disposal Permitted Waste Facilities $250/hour
>= 500 Tons and < 1,000 $24,633
>= 1,000 Tons to <2,000 Tons $35,501
>= 2,000 Tons to < 4,000 Tons $47,817
>= 50 Tons and <125 Tons $7,004
>= 125 Tons to < 250 Tons $8,211
>= 250 Tons to < 500 Tons $15,215
>= 5 Tons and <12 Tons $1,087
>= 12 Tons and <25 Tons $2,294
>= 25 Tons and <50 Tons $4,830
< 55 Gallons per year $242
>= 55 Gallons and <2Tons $299
>= 2 Tons and <5 Tons $362
Facilities subject to HMBP disclosure under BMC Title 15 due to the handling of gases that are classified as a hazard for purposes of Section 5194 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations only for hazards due to simple asphyxiation or release of pressure, in aggregate quantities <1,000 cubic feet $242
SECTION 4: Hazardous Waste Generator and Treater Permit and Registration Fees
Annual Fees
Etiological Agent Registration Fee $242
Radiological Materials Registration Fee $242
Limited hazardous materials registration for businesses handling hazardous materials under the BMC Title 15 threshold but must report under Chapter 50 of the California Fire Code $242

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2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
An additional 15%
penalty of the
original billed
amount
12)
13)
14)
15)
SECTION 8: State Surcharge
All applicable state surcharges determined by the State are required to be billed and collected from regulated facilities and remitted to CalEPA quarterly.

After 120 days of initial billing date, assess an additional 15% penalty of the original billed amount.

Penalty for businesses operating without a valid permit Double the Fee Penalty for unpermitted UST installation/removal/modification; well construction, installation, destruction and/or modification Double the Fee Administrative fee for lien processing $250/hour
Universal Waste (relocated from Section 4, above) $250/hour Penalty for Late Filing of Annual HWG Report (charged for every month after deadline) 10% or $50 min. per month
Penalty for nonpayment of fees:

After 60 days of initial billing date, assess a 10% penalty of the billed amount. 10% penalty of the
billed amount
Emergency Response Contractor Actual Cost plus
handling
Emergency Response Materials Actual Cost plus
handling
Penalty for Late Filing of Annual HMBP (charged for every month after deadline) 10% or $50 min. per month
Clerical Staff $140/hour
Permit Service Center Review Fee (1/2 hour minimum) $250/hour Emergency Response and Oversight of Clean-up Activities from Spills and Releases (3- hour minimum) $250/hour
SECTION 7: Miscellaneous Fees
Miscellaneous hourly billing (all others) $250/hour
Copies of Documents A.R. 3.8
Special Accelerated Review Fee, per customer request Additional 80% of Regular Review
Fee

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS
I.

1. $203 per hour

2. $6,242

3. a. $203 per hour
b. $203 per hour
c. $203 per hour
d. $203 per hour
e. $203 per hour
f. $203 per hour
g. $203 per hour
h. $203 per hour
i. $203 per hour
(BMC 2.72.050)

5. the charge will be
the actual cost to
the City.
$10,702

4. Whenever work is caused to be done under Federal, State or local law, whether such work is done under assessment district or improvement plan, public proceedings or private contract, a fee for engineering work and field inspection shall be charged for the following:

CHAPTER D - ENGINEERING

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
Engineering Fees
Engineering work required for review or preparation of sewer plans and specifications
Engineering work required in abandonment of easement
Engineering work required in abandonment of streets, paths, walks, steps and similar public ways
Engineering work and inspection required for structures of masonry construction of either brick or concrete.

Engineering work and inspection required for construction storm water best management practices.

Engineering work and inspection required for post -
construction storm water best management practices
Moving and replacing street monuments

6. All engineering services in connection with work ordered or authorized by the Council or other work not specifically provided for herein, an hourly fee for office engineering and field inspection will be charged.

Review of plans and specifications other than for sewer.

Engineering work and inspection required for grading or regarding streets.

Engineering work and inspection required for concrete
sidewalks, curbs and gutter.

Engineering work and inspection required for pavement in area of roadway.

Engineering work and inspection required for culverts and drainage.

Engineering work and inspection required for sewers.
$203 per hour

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

7. 8 Field survey:
$203 per hour/person (4
hours minimum)
$203 per hour/person (4
hours minimum)
$203 per hour/person (4
hours minimum)

9. No fee

10. (BMC 2.72.050)
II.

2. a. $34 for each ten L.F.
or fraction thereof
b. $34 for each ten L.F.
or fraction thereof
c.
$34 for each 100 sq. ft
or fraction thereof
d. $34 per 100 sq. ft or
fraction thereof
(BMC 16.04.110)
One-person party
Two-person party
Three-person party
Public consultations or assistance rendered in records
examination.

Fees and charges provided herein for work performed on
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Whenever engineering or inspection services are to be performed and fees paid therefore, as herein above provided in subsections 1, 4 and 5, a minimum fee corresponding to one hour of
engineering work shall be charged.
$203 per hour

1. Permits: . All permits issued hereunder shall expire ninety days after issuance and there shall be no refund of the permit charge.

In the exercise of his reasonable discretion and for good cause shown, the Director of Public Works or his/her designee may waive or reduce the permit and inspection fees for sidewalk work which is necessitated by the root damage from City owned trees. $152 for each such
permit issued
Double the fee

SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
Fees - Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Property
For permits and field inspection, the following fees or charges shall be paid in advance to the Planning and Development Department of the City:

Field Inspection: The charge for field inspection shall be as follows:

Curbing
Curb and Gutter
Sidewalks
Driveway approach: Same charge as for sidewalks.

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
B.

1. $1,651
for each permit
shall be deposited
with the
Department of
Planning and
Development

2. $13,566
performance bond
amount to be filed
with the Planning
and Development
Department

3. 4.

III.

1. Permit - Cash Deposit or Bond in Lieu Required - Conditions When construction is to be performed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, a deposit shall be made as a guaranty that all work, including excavation, stockpiling materials, protection and repair of property in the public right-of-way including shrubs, maintenance of pedestrian and vehicular safety and convenience, and cleanup, will be done in a proper and workmanlike manner and in accordance with all City requirements and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee.

In lieu of such deposit for each permit, a surety company faithful performance bond may be filed with the Planning and
Development Department. Such bond shall be conditioned that all construction of sidewalks, parking steps, driveway
approaches, curbs or curbs and gutters shall be done in a proper and workmanlike manner, and in accordance with all City requirements and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee. Any such bond may be conditioned as a continuing bond and not be limited to any particular location in the City. The form of such bond shall be approved by the City Attorney.

In the event the work is not done in a proper and workmanlike manner, or not done in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or any other ordinance or requirements of the City, or not done to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee, the City may perform or cause to have performed the necessary construction work, repair work or cleanup work and deduct the cost thereof from said deposit or require the cost thereof to be paid by said surety company on its bond.

In the exercise of his reasonable discretion and for good cause shown, the Director of Public Works or his/her designee may waive or reduce the deposit or bond required by this section in order to encourage property owners to do or cause to have done the work provided for hereunder; provided, that if such work is not being performed in a satisfactory and timely manner, the Director of Public Works or his/her designee may order that the deposit or bond required by this section be filed and the work stopped until such filing is made. (BMC 16.04.130)

SANITARY AND STORM DRAIN SEWERS
Sewer and Storm Drain Construction Fees
The following fees shall be paid to the Planning and Development Department for sewer and storm drain construction:

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
a.
$152 per permit
b.
$247 for each month or
fraction thereof
c.
$203 per hour

d.
$203 per hour, two-hour
minimum
e. $203 per hour, two-hour
minimum
f. $203 per hour, two-hour
minimum

2. (BMC 17.16.050)
B.

1. $1,651
for each permit
shall be deposited
with the Planning
and Development
Department

2. $13,567
performance bond
in the amount to be
be filed with the
Planning and
Development
Department
For sewer lateral capping.

For engineering work and inspection involved with mainlines and maintenance holes.

For any work performed, wholly or in part, without first secured the permit required by provisions of this section, the person firm or corporation having performed such work shall pay a permit fee which shall be five times the permit fee provided by this section, and five times the inspection charge for any month, or any fraction thereof, that the work has been in progress without a permit. All inspection fees shall be doubled for such inspection performed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Sewer Construction, Cash Deposit or Bond in Lieu of:

When a sewer or storm drain is to be installed in the public right- of-way or other public easement, a deposit shall be made with the Planning and Development Department as a guaranty that all sewer or storm drain work, including backfill, street paving and cleanup, will be done in a proper and workmanlike manner.

In lieu of such deposit for each permit, a surety company faithful performance bond in the amount of $11,306 may be filed with the Planning and Development Department. Such bond shall be conditioned that all sewer or storm drain work, including backfill, street paving and cleanup shall be done in a proper and workmanlike manner and in accordance with all City requirements and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee.

For each permit for lateral sewer or storm drain construction within the public right-of-way or other public easement.

For inspection of lateral sewer or storm drain construction within the public street area and connection to the existing sewer or storm drain main for each month of fraction therof between issuance of the permit and final inspection and approval by a City Inspector.

For inspection of construction of sewer or storm drain mains in the public right-of-way or other public easement, and for inspection of lateral sewer or storm drain construction in the public street area, without connection to main.

For engineering work and inspection required in establishing backline easements and re-use connections.

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
(BMC 17.16.050)
C.

1. $180 per certificate
(BMC 17.24.160)
IV.

A.
$152 paid for each
permit issued
$203 per hour for all
inspections
B. Compliance with Regulations Required
The permittee shall conduct all operations in accordance with the Excavations Ordinance (BMC Chapter 16.12) and the "Trench Excavation and Surface Restoration in the Public Right-of-Way - Regulations and Requirements," promulgated pursuant to said OrdinanOrdinance (hereafter "Regulations.").

Sewer Lateral Certificates of Compliance
Upon submittal of documentation verifying that a property owner has complied with the private sewer lateral requirements of BMC

17.24, a private sewer lateral certificate application shall be submitted and a fee of $150 shall be paid, per permit, to the City for the City Engineer to issue a Sewer Lateral Certificate of Compliance for effective periods of either 7 years or 20 years depending upon type of repair or replacement per BMC 17.24.

EXCAVATIONS
Permit - Required - Application Time and Contents for Mains or Lateral Pipes
Whenever any person, firm or corporation desires to open trenches in the public streets or thoroughfares for the purpose of placing therein main or lateral pipes or conduits, other than lateral sewers, such person, firm or corporation shall make application in writing and obtain a permit from the Planning and Development Department not less than forty-eight hours in advance of his/her or its desire to so open trenches in said streets and thoroughfares, except in case of accident or emergency, in which case written notice shall be given within twenty-four hours after any such opening; provided however, that if said notice cannot be given because the office is closed, then written notice shall be given within eight hours after the office which issues said permits is open for business.

The application for the permit shall give the names of the streets in which trenches are to be opened and names of the cross streets between which said trenches are to be made. A permit fee shall be paid for each permit issued hereunder; except, however, that such fee shall not be charged against any entity exempt by law from the payment of such fees. An inspection fee shall be charged for all inspections. (BMC 16.12.030)

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
C.

In -lieu Fee
$5
per square foot of
street area
required to be
resurfaced by the
regulations
$811
per bell hole or
new service
connection
V.

1. $152
shall be charged
for each street use
permit issued
$9.00 per linear curb foot
per month
a.

b.
c.
d.
e.

2. $120 per permit
(BMC 16.16.030)
In-lieu Fees - Required When
For excavations in streets less than five (5) years from the date of application for a permit to excavate, permittee shall resurface the trenched area as provided by the Regulations. At the discretion of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee, such resurfacing requirements may be waived and the permittee shall pay an in-lieu fee as follows:

Type of Excavation
Trench (excluding new service connections)
Demolition where storage of materials, debris or equipment is involved within the public right-of-way.

Debris boxes by contractors.

Sidewalk seating, Benches and Planters (BMC 14.48.200) In the case of debris boxes used by homeowners, a fee of shall be charged for each permit, the inspection fees shall be waived.

Bell hole/new service connection

STREET AND SIDEWALK USE PERMIT
Permit Fees
A permit fee shall be charged for each street use permit issued below. In addition there shall be a fee paid for the use of street area, curb or sidewalk in areas classified as commercial, R-3, R-4 and R-5 in the zoning ordinance, during construction for which a building permit or public works permit has been issued, or for which such permit is required, including all University of California construction projects located in City streets.

Construction where storage of materials, debris or equipment is involved within the public right-of-way.

House moving.

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

3. $9.00 per lineal foot per
calendar year
B.
$203
per hour for the
first hour for
inspection The
hourly inspection
charge shall be
doubled for
inspections on
Saturdays,
Sundays and
$265
additional charge
for each thirty
days, or fraction
thereof, that the
permittee uses the
streets or
sidewalks
$20 permit fee for a
single trip
$95
annual fee: per
year for a
repetitive permit
C.

In the case of Sidewalk Seating Tables and Chairs, a curb fee shall be charged per lineal foot per calendar year (no curb fee shall be charged for planters or benches)
Inspection Charges
Field inspections for the items in A1 above will be made by the City to insure that the permittee is maintaining a right-of-way for public, both in the sidewalk and street areas, provided, however, that inspection fees shall not be charged in the case of debris boxes used by homeowners. A charge shall be made for such inspection service. If such inspection service exceeds one hour there shall be an additional charge of $221 for each thirty days, or fraction thereof, that the permittee uses the streets or sidewalks pursuant to the permit issued hereunder. The hourly inspection charge for the first hour shall be doubled for inspections on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The hourly inspection charge shall be paid at the time the permit is issued and shall be based on the City’s estimate of the time required for inspection service and the permittee's estimate of time for completion of all work, including cleanup and clearing the public right-of-way. If the work is unfinished at the expiration of the time estimated by the permittee, the permittee shall then deposit additional inspection fees based on estimate for completion of work.

Such charge, if not paid, shall be deducted the surety company on its bond, if a surety bond has been filed in lieu of the required deposit.

A permit fee for a single trip, or an annual fee for a repetitive permit shall be charged for any overheight, overweight or overwidth vehicle or any overheight, or overwidth load being operated on any public street as defined in the State Vehicle Code. (BMC 16.16.130) Increased Fees for Work Performed or Operation of Vehicle Without Permit
For any work performed, wholly or in part, or for the operation on any public street of an overheight, overweight or overwidth vehicle or any vehicle with an overheight, overweight or overwidth load as defined the State Vehicle Code, without first having secured the permit required by the provisions of this of this chapter, the person, firm or corporation having performed such work or operated such vehicle shall pay a permit fee which shall be five times the permit fee provided by this section, and an inspection charge fives times the inspection charge provided by this chapter. (BMC 16.16.040)

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
D.
$1,651 deposit per permit
issued
E.
$13,567 bond amount per
permit
F.

VI.
$41 permit fee
$95
permit fee for each
20 ft of time limit
zone and each
meter per week
$18 processing fee per
sign
$6
processing fee for
each re-issued
sign
As a guaranty to the City that such materials, appliances or other equipment so placed or stored on any street or sidewalk will be cleaned of all dirt, sand and debris of any kind to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director or his/her designee, and will be removed there from immediately upon the completion of such work, or at such time prior thereto when, in the judgment of said Public Works Director or his/her designee, the public interest or convenience will be best subserved thereby, said person, firm or corporation a deposit shall be made with the Planning and Development Department for each permit issued under the provisions of this chapter. (BMC 16.16.070) Deposit - Surety Bond in Lieu When - Conditions
In lieu of the deposit required by this chapter, a surety bond may be filed with the Planning and Development Department, conditioned as a guaranty to the City that all costs for which any person, firm or corporation-shall be liable, as in this section provided, will be paid upon demand therefore by the Public Works Director or his/her designee. Any such bond may be conditioned as a continuing bond and not be limited to any particular location in the City. Such bond shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. (BMC 16.16.080) Waiver - Deposit and Bond
In the exercise of his reasonable discretion and for good cause shown, the Public Works Director or his/her designee may waive or reduce the deposit or bond required by this chapter, in order to encourage home owners to do or cause to be done the work herein. (BMC 16.16.050 and 16.16.080)

NO PARKING SIGNS
Deposit - To Guarantee Removal of Materials or Equipment Required No parking signs will be required in conjunction with all street use permits.

If it is determined by the Planning and Development Department that the use of the signs applied for will not be detrimental to public safety or general welfare, a permit will be issued for the use of such signs upon payment of a permit fee and upon receiving the signed statement of the applicant agreeing to be bound by the conditions of the permit and these rules and regulations; provided, however, that an additional permit fee equal to the cost of a meter per week shall be charged for each 20 feet of time limit zone and each meter for work requiring a time period of one month or more. In addition, a processing fee shall be made for each sign posted.

Should an applicant need to replace previously issued No Parking signs which have been lost, stolen or damaged, a processing fee shall be paid for each re-issued sign.

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
$100 for the first three
signs
$18 for each additional
sign
VII.

1. $545 application fee for
each permit
a. $1,474 per permit
b. $2,129 per permit

2. $152 per permit

3. $184 per planter

4. $203 per hour

5. $2,520 per tieback or soil
nail

6. $1,260 per tieback or soil
nail

7. $630 per tieback or soil
nail
(BMC 16.18.025)
VIII.

1. $2,092

2. $2,092
A non-refundable application fee paid for each permit type below.

Minor encroachment permit: permit fee paid upon approval of permit.

Major encroachment permit: permit fee paid upon approval of permit.

Decorative non-commercial installation in a public right-of-way:
permit fee
Above ground planter: permit fee
Inspection fee when required by the Director of Public Works or his/her designee:

Seasonal Ground Signs (in the Public right-of-way)

ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
The following fees for encroachment permits shall be paid in advance to the Planning and Development Department of the City:

The following fees or charges for processing and review of subdivision maps and certificates shall be paid in advance to the Planning and Development Department of the City:

Lot line adjustmenst filing fee (BMC 21.32.040)
Reversion to acreage filing fee (BMC 21.48.040)
Tieback and soil nail fee for tie backs soil nails less than or equal to 12 feet deep
Tieback and soil nail fee for tie backs soil nails less than or equal to 24 feet deep but more than 12 feet deep
Tieback and soil nail fee for tie backs soil nails greater than 24 feet deep

SUBDIVISION FEES
Processing and Review

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

3. $2,092
$760

4. $1,734

5. $2,092

6. $5,784
$760

7. $6,379

8. $6,379
$388

9. $388
$60

10. $1,204
$760
$60

11. $451
$217 per lot, parcel, or
unit

12. $5,784

13. $203 per hour
B.
$706 filing deposit
Parcel mergers (BMC 21.52.060)
Filing fee
Public hearing fee
Vesting tentative tract maps (BMC 21.18.070)
Filing fee
Public hearing fee
Minor amendment to approve tentative map (BMC 21.16.080) Filing fee
Records Management fee
Correction and amendment of a recorded map filing fee (BMC

21.56.050)
Certificate of compliance filing fee (BMC 21.60.050)
Tentative tract maps (BMC 21.16.043)
Filing fee
Public hearing fee
Vesting tentative parcel maps filing fee (BMC 21.18.070) Map Checking fee
Parcel maps filing fee (BMC 21.24.040)
Office engineering fee (BMC 21.04.070)
Deposit - Refundable
A deposit shall be paid at the time of filing and, in addition to the filing fees, for the following:

Final maps; parcel maps; lot line adjustments; reversions to acreage; parcel mergers; corrections and amendments to recorded maps; and certificates of compliance.

Major amendment to approved tentative map (BMC 21.16.080) Filing fee
Public Hearing fee
Records Management fee
Final tract maps (BMC 21.20.020)
Filing fee

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
IX.

A. $594
B. $1,186

C. $889
D. $889
E. $203 per hour
F. $60
CEQA review fee for open creeks
Public Works Commision hearing fee
Additional fees: (hourly rate) x (hours required)
Records Management fee
NOTE: Such deposit shall be refunded upon the receipt by the City of a duplicate original of the recorded subdivision map, made upon a mylar material. If receipt of said mylar map is not made within six (6) months following the date the map was recorded, the City will permanently retain all of the deposit to defray the cost of obtaining a mylar copy of the recorded map for its records.

CREEK FEES
CEQA compliance certification, Fish and Game approval, and Section 401 Army Core of Engineer's permit must be completed prior to acceptance of the application by Public Works for approval.

All horizontal distances are measured on the level and all vertical distances shall be measured perpendicular to the level horizontal.

Creeks identification fee
Creek permit base fee

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Up to $200,000
$200,001 - $300,000
$300,001 - $400,000
$400,001 - $500,000
$500,001 - $2,000,000
$2,000,001 - $5,000,000
Over $5,000,000
B.

CURRENT

FEE REMARKS

1. 214.00$
/hour ($50 minimum under 15
minutes or each additional 15
minutes or fraction thereof)

2. 214.00$ per staff hour

3. 214.00$ per staff hour

4. 214.00$ per staff hour
428.00$ base fee for up to two staff hours
214.00$ per hour in excess of first two staff
hours
856.00$ base fee for up to four hours
214.00$ per hour in excess of first four staff
hours

7. 214.00$ per staff hour
$0.60 + $90

CHAPTER E - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Applications for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects (up to two rounds of plan checks)
Current Fee
Project Valuation Per 100 value over
$3000
$90 flat fee
$0.18 + $90
$0.30 + $90
$0.42 + $90
$0.55 + $90
Plan checking in excess of two rounds
$0.65 + $90
Miscellaneous Fees

FEE TYPE/DESCRIPTION
Pre-application consultation or walk-in requests for
advice
Peer review of traffic impact studies and EIRs
submitted by traffic engineering consultants for
large development projects
Construction traffic plan monitoring
Post-construction traffic monitoring

5. Administrative Use Permits (when Traffic
Engineering review is required)

6. Use Permits (when Traffic Engineering review is
required)

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CHAPTER F - RESIDENTIAL HOUSING SAFETY PROGRAM (RHSP)

TYPE OF INSPECTION

TYPE OF INSPECTION
The following represents the fee schedule for habitability inspections performed by Housing Code Enforcement and the administration of the Rental Housing Safety Program (RHSP).

REINSPECTION FEES

HOUSING CODE STATUS FEE
This fee schedule applies to each case being inspected. (Individual units, exterior/common areas in buildings and individual rooms in hotels are considered “cases” for the purposes of this resolution.) Initial Inspection With or Without Cited Code Violations None 2nd Reinspection Whether or Not All Cited Code Violations Corrected $600 All Other Reinspections Whether or Not All Cited Code Violations Corrected $800 1st Reinspection All Cited Violations Corrected None
All Cited Violations Not Corrected $400
Additional penalty fees will be assessed for every
reinspection or annual flat fee delinquent 31+ days.
40% of the
delinquent amount
when 31+ days late
PLEASE NOTE: It is the owner’s responsibility to inform the tenant(s) of the scheduled inspection and arrange access to each unit to be inspected. The owner is charged whether or not he/she is present at the site during the scheduled inspection. However, owners may not be charged if the tenant refuses the inspector entry to the unit.

PENALTY FEES

HOUSING CODE STATUS AMOUNT OF FEE
Late payment Fee Penalty fees will be assessed for every reinspection or annual flat fee delinquent 1-30 days.
10% of the
delinquent amount
when 1-30 days
late
$100 per Notice of
Termination
processed
Cost recovery for City title report expenses paid place a Notice of Violation on a property title with Alameda County.

Once the Violations are corrected, the property owner
reimburses the City this expense, in addition to any
outstanding fees/penalties due..

Notice of Termination
processing Fee
Annual Per Room Fee
Residential hotels and boarding house (with five or more rooms) $30 Per Room
Annual Per Unit Fee Residential rental buildings $60 Per Unit

FEE TYPE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FEE
Administration Lien Fee Accounts which remain outstanding after 60 days from the initial billing date shall be filed with the County of Alameda as a lien on the property. The lien amount shall include an administrative processing fee in addition to the initial billing amount and applicable late payment fees.
$250 per account

ANNUAL FLAT PER UNIT/ROOM FEES

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FEE REMARKS
I. Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO): Fees due with compliance filing at intervals shown Building size/type and Filing Requirement: Filing frequency:

1. LARGE BUILDINGS
Large Buildings, ≥ 25,000 square feet, Assessment
Filing Fee Every 5 years 275.00$

2. TIME OF LISTING
Medium Buildings, between 5,000 and 24,999
square feet, Assessment Filing Fee At point-of-listing 152.00$ Small Buildings, < 5,000 square feet, excluding 1-4
unit residential buildings, Assessment Filing Fee At point-of-listing 79.00$ Deferral of BESO compliance to buyer At point-of-listing 110.00$ Administrative Late Fee When filing due 85.00$

3. Compliance Certificate Fee At point-of-listing $ 150.00 Energy Report Noncompliance Fee At point-of-listing $ 500.00

CHAPTER G- OFFICE OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
SMALL BUILDING UPGRADES (Single Family Homes and other 1-4 unit buildings)

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FEE REMARKS
I. HOURLY RATE
For staff services not otherwise specified in the
Divisional sections of this fee schedule: 250.00$ per hour; minimum one hour charged II. PUBLIC RECORDS
A. Copying of documents in response to public
records requests: As specified in A.R. 3.8
B. Copying of compact discs (CDs) 10.00$ Per CD copied C. Customized computer programming/operations to
extract electronic records Actual Cost
City IT department will provide estimated
expense prior to data extraction. Deposit of
funds against City costs may be required
CHAPTER H - Planning and Development Department administration

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

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I. FILING FEE - ALL PERMITS 62.50$ Including revisions and deferred submittals.

II. BUILDING PERMITS:

Base Minimum Permit Fee 100.00$ 150.00$ for value of improvements up to $3,000 Building Permit Fee 2.20$ 2.40$ per $100 value of improvements over $3,000 Regular Plan Check Fee (includes over-counter building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits) 65% of Building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing Permit Fee
Pre-approved ADU Plan Check Fee 50% of Regular Plan Check Fee when utilizing pre- approved ADU plans.

Strong Motion Instrumentation (per State) 0.13$ per $1,000 value of improvements for residential properties (Or, as set forth by the State of California).

Strong Motion Instrumentation (per State) 0.28$
per $1,000 value of improvements for apartments and
commercial properties (Or, as set forth by the State of California).

Building Standards, SB 1473 4.00$
per $100,000 value of improvements for apartments and
commercial properties (or, as set forth by the State of California), with appropriate fractions thereof.

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Issuance Fee $62.50 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Preparation Fee $250.00 per hour, with a minimum of three hours

III SIGN PERMITS
Base Minimum Permit Fee 100.00$ 150.00$ up to $3,000 value of improvements (signs) Sign Permit Fee 2.20$ 2.40$ per $100 value of improvement over $3,000 Sign Plan Check Fee 65% of Sign Permit fee

CHAPTER A - BUILDING & SAFETY
Attachment 2

CITY OF BERKELEY

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

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IV. HOUSE MOVE PERMITS:

House Move 250.00$ per hour of staff time with a minimum of one hour V. ELECTRICAL PERMITS:

Base Minimum Permit Fee 100.00$ 150.00$
Permit Extension 75.00$
A. New Residential Buildings and Additions 15.00$ per each 100 square feet B. Industrial/Commercial Electrical Permit - Large Projects (above $100,000 Value of Electrical Work)
Permit Fee
1% of the Value of Electrical Work
C. Itemized Fees:

Service (new or changed) 11.90$ per each 100 Amps Subpanel (new or changed) 11.90$ per each 100 Amps Electrical Meters (new or changed) 7.20$ each
Altering/Changing Wiring 26.10$ each change
Solar/Photovoltaic Panels System 26.10$ per system Solar/Photovoltaic Residential Utilizing SolarApp+ 100.00$ per system Solar/Photovoltaic Residential (15kW or less) 200.00$ Includes Plan Check Solar/Photovoltaic Residential (Over 15 kW) 250.00$ Plus $15.00 per kW above 15kW. Includes Plan Check Solar/Photovoltaic Commercial (50 kW or less) 750.00$ Includes Plan Check Solar/Photovoltaic Commercial (Over 50 kW) 750.00$ Plus $7.00 per kW above 50 kW. Includes Plan Check Energy Storage System - Residential up to 50kW
Aggregate 150.00$
Energy Storage System - Residential Over 50kW
Aggregate 275.00$
Energy Storage System - Commercial 500.00$
Branch Circuits 4.80$ each
Fixed Appliance Outlets 11.10$ each
Device Outlets (Receptacle, Switch, Light, Etc.) 2.70$ each Motors 7.10$ up to 10 horsepower (HP) total
Each additional HP 1.90$
Generators 7.20$ up to 10 kilovolt (KV) total
Each additional KV 1.90$
Transformers 4.80$ up to 10 KV total
Each additional KV 1.90$
Signs and Outline Lighting 26.50$ per KV
X-ray Capacitors 26.50$ each
Temporary Power Pole 26.50$ per each 100 Amps
Festoon Lighting 10.00$ each
Electric Vehicle Charging Station $15.90 each
PG&E Service Recheck $11.90 Per each inspection of existing service for release to PG&E VI. MECHANICAL PERMITS:

Base Minimum Permit Fee 100.00$ 150.00$
Permit Extension 75.00$
Gas Appliances
Up to two mechanical appliances 13.00$ per appliance Each additional appliance 12.00$
Heating - Furnace/AC (Combination Unit, Central Heat, Central AC, or Heat Pumps) Up to 100,000 BTU 39.70$ per unit
101,000 to 500,000 BTU 54.00$ per unit
Over 500,000 BTU 129.00$ per unit
NOTE: At applicant's option, all electrical permit fees may be itemized as follows:

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Gas Piping Extension/Alteration/Repair 12.20$
Gas Meter (new or changed) 13.10$
Each Additional Gas Meter 9.10$
Gas Pipe Outlets 5.60$ each
Gas Pressure Test only 14.10$ per system
Seismic Gas Shutoff Valve 10.00$ each
NOTE: Gas items may be charged on mechanical or plumbing permits, but not both.

Base Minimum Permit Fee 100.00$ 150.00$
Permit Extension 75.00$
A. New Residential Buildings and Additions 15.00$ per each 100 S.F.

NOTE: At applicant's option, all electrical permit fees may be itemized as follows:

B. Itemized Fees:

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NOTE: Gas items may be charged on mechanical permits, but not both.

Gray Water System:

One or Two Family Dwellings 39.90$ per system
All other Occupancies 105.70$ per system
Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment System:

Solar Installation Permits Fee covered under electrical, plumbing, mechanical and/or building permit fees
X. INVESTIGATION FEE:

Investigation Fee
Equal to and in addition to the permit fee for scope of work performed without a permit and/or inspections. Double
permit fees for the scope of work performed without a
permit and/or inspection, in addition to the regular permit fees.

XI. CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS (SPECIAL INSPECTION):

Business License Inspections (change of use or building vacant more than 6 months) 250.00$ per hour of staff time, with minimum of one hour XII.

CODE VIOLATION INSPECTIONS (VIOLATION OF CITY AND STATE CODES INCLUDING ANTI-BLIGHT ORDINANCE):

OTHER INSPECTIONS

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XVI. EXTERIOR ELEVATED ELEMENTS (E3) Filing fee also applies E3 Multi-Family $375.00
per multifamily rental building with E3 and three or more units. Billed every six years at time property owners receive notice of the required periodic inspection.

E3 Condominium $750.00
per condo building with E3 and three or more units. Billed every nine years at time property owners receive notice of the required periodic inspection.

XVII.

Duplication Fees Amount specified in A.R. 3.8
Pre-submittal Review/Consultation 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour City Staff Review (For items that require review and which are not otherwise
explicitly covered in Fee Schedule, such as Alternate
Method Applications, Requests for Unreasonable Hardship Exceptions, Requests for Determinations, BORP
Submittals, etc)
250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour
Staff time required to follow-up on non-compliance 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour Address Assignment 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated 250.00$ per hour, with a minimum of one hour Processing fee for refunds Per BMC

MISCELLANEOUS

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CHANGE REMARKS
I. 500$
Application fee to cover intake
and initial completeness review:

Assumes 2 hours.

II.

1. 4,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 18
hours. Add $250 per each
additional hour of staff time.

2. 3,500$ Assumes 14 hours

3. 1,500$ Assumes 6 hours

4. 500$ Assumes 2 hours
III.

1. 5,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 22
hours. Add $250 per each
additional hour of staff time.

2. 1,250$ Assumes 5 hours; includes
materials
IV.

1. 5,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 22
hours. Add $250 per each
additional hour of staff time.

2. Tier 2 - Inadvertent Demolition of Residential Structure 9,500$ Base fee deposit assumes 38
hours. Add $250 per each
additional hour of staff time.

3. 500$ Assumes 2 hours

4. 1,250$ Assumes 5 hours including
materials
V.

A. 250$ Assumes 1 hour

1. -$ No fee for continuation of
existing legal use
2 375$ Assumes 1.5 hours

2. 3. 500$
Assumes 2 hours for
neighborhood notices and
documentation (Plan check is
billed separately, with Building
Permit)

3. 4. Accessory Dwelling Unit Plan Check 250$ Assumes 1 hour for review.

4. 5. 250$ Per hour of staff time
B.

1. 500$ Assumes 2 hours

3. 500$ Assumes 2 hours

4. 250$ Assumes 1 hour

5. 250$ Assumes 1 hour

6. 125$ Assumes half hour

7. 250$ per hour of staff time

CHAPTER B - LAND USE PLANNING

All Zoning Certificate (ZC) reviews (e.g. ZCs for Business License, Home Occupations, and Short- Term Rentals), EXCEPT as noted below:

Business License review - continuation of lawful existing use Short-Term Rentals review
Additional staff time (work performed beyond the time covered by the fees above) Building Permit review
Project with Administrative Use Permit (including new main buildings) New main buildings (no Administrative Use Permit)
Additions, Tenant Improvements, projects not listed above Accessory Dwelling Unit Plan Check
Landmark review
In-kind Repair/Replacement (e.g. window replacement, dry rot repair, etc.) Fourth and subsequent plan check submittal
Accessory Dwelling Unit Neighborhood Notice

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CHANGE REMARKSFEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
VI.

1. 1,500$ Assumes 6 hours

2. 3,000$
Base fee deposit assumes 12
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour of staff time.

3. 5,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 22
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour of staff time.

4. 250$ Per hour of staff time

5. Public Hearing (per hearing, in addition to permit fees) 1,250$ Assumes 5 hours incl materials
VII.

1. 6,000$
Base fee Deposit assumes 24
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour of staff time, plus direct
cost for consultants

1. 2,000$ 1,500$ Assumes 8 hours

2. 3,000$ 2,500$ Assumes 12 hours

3. 4,000$ 3,500$
Base fee deposit assumes 16
hours. Add $250 per hour for
staff time beyond 16 hours.

4. 500$ 300$ Assumes 2 hours
B.

1. 3,000$ 2,500$ Assumes 12 hours

2. 4,000$ 3,500$ Assumes 16 hours

3. 6,000$ 5,500$
Base fee Deposit assumes 24
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time.

1. 1,375$

2. 1,650$

3. 4,675$
D. Additional Preview (existing fee, relocated from Sec. VII.B above) 550$ E. Modifications - DRC Projects 1,000$
F. DRC Public Hearing (per hearing, in addition to permit fees) 1,250$ Assumes 5 hours, includes materials
Modification / Transfer
Administrative Use Permit Modification (to existing AUP, or modification to UP allowed with an AUP) Use Permit Modification (ZAB Review - Permit not exercised) Mitigation Monitoring
Design Review
Administrative Design Review
Project valued under $50,000
Project valued at $50,000 to $2,000,000
Project valued over $2,000,000
Use Permit Modification (ZAB Review - Exercised Permit) Transfer of Administrative Use Permit / Use Permit
Environmental Review
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Initial Study resulting in a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Project valued under $50,000
Project valued at $50,000 - $150,000
Project valued over $150,000
Signs/Awnings
Design Review Committee
Project valued under $50,000
Project valued at $50,000 to $2,000,000
Project valued over $2,000,000
Final Review with the DRC
Changes to
offset new $500
application fee,
approved by
Council May
2024, but these
amount updates
were omitted
from schedule at
that time

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CHANGE REMARKSFEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
IX.

1. 50$
As set by the Landmarks
Preservation Ordinance. BMC

3.24.340.A

2. 100$
As set by the Landmarks
Preservation Ordinance, BMC

3.24.340.B
B.

1. 2,200$ 1,700$

2. 3,300$ 2,800$

3. 6,000$ 5,500$
Base fee Deposit assumes 24
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time.

C. 1,100$
D. 1,320$
E. 4,620$
F.

1. 2,750$

2. 2,750$
X.

A. 500$ 2,000$
B. 200$ 800$
C. 1,500$ 3,000$
D. 500$ 1,000$
E. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
F. 6,000$ Assumes 24 hours
G. 500$ 2,000$
H. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
I. 500$ line to be removed.

J. I. Fee Waived
XI.

A. 10,000$
B. 10,000$
C. 10,000$
D. 10,000$
XII.

A. 125$ per unit
B. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
C. 6,000$
Base fee Deposit assumes 24
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time.

D. 10,000$
Base fee Deposit assumes 40
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time.

E. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
F. 6,000$ Assumes 24 hours
G. 4,000$ Assumes 16 hours
Changes to
offset new $500
application fee,
approved by
Council May
2024
Landmarks Preservation Commission Review
Initiation
Structure
Demolition Review (non-residential structures 40 or more years old as required under Section 23C.08.050C of the Zoning Ordinance)
Mills Act Historical Contract Processing - payable upon application (one-time payment) Mills Act Historical Contract Monitoring
Payable upon application to cover 5 contract years
Assessed at the beginning of each subsequent 5 years
Appeals
District
Design Review - Structural Alteration (non-residential only) Project valued under $50,000
Project valued between $50,001 and $1,999,999
Project valued at $2,000,000 or more
Design Review - Signs and Awnings
Appeal of DRSL or DRC by Non-Applicant
Appeal of DRSL or DRC by Applicant
Non-Applicant Appeals of all affordable housing projects (defined as projects which provide 50% or more affordable units for households at 80% or less of Area Median Income) Appeal to address processing error by staff
Plan Amendments, Reclassification Requests, and Waterfront Master Development Plan permits* General Plan Amendment
Non-Applicant Appeal of AUP
Reduced Non-Applicant Appeal of AUP: Fee reduced if signed by persons who lease or own at least 35 percent of the parcels or dwelling units within 300 feet of the project site, or at least 20 such persons (not including dependent children), whichever is less
Non-Applicant Appeals of ZAB or LPC
Reduced Non-Applicant Appeals of ZAB or LPC: Fee reduced if appeal is signed by persons who lease or own at least 50 percent of the parcels or dwelling units within 300 feet of the project site, or at least 25 such persons (not including dependent children), whichever is less Appeal of AUP by Applicants
Appeal of ZAB or LPC by Applicants
Base fee Deposit assumes 40
hours. Add $250 per additional
hour for staff time, plus direct
cost for consultants
Specific Plan Amendment
Rezoning / Reclassification Request
Waterfront Master Development Plan Permit

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XIII.

A. 100% of applicable fee(s)
B.

1. 250$

2. 375$

3. 500$
C.

Amount
specified per
A. R. 3.8
D.

Amount
specified per
A. R. 3.8
E. $ 36.00
F.

Amount
specified per
A. R. 3.8
G.

Amount
specified per
A.R. 3.8
H. 55$ per application
I. 250$ per hour, 2 hour min.

J. 250$ per hour of staff time
K. 250$ per hour, 2 hour min.

L. 250$ per hour, 1 hour min., plus
consultant costs
M. 250$ per hour of staff time
N.

1. 1,000$ Assumes 4 hours

Q 2,217$
Sign program to cover multiple
signs in one building or
development
Publications and Duplication of Records
Miscellaneous Fees
Penalty for Late Filing (When Zoning Permit, Use Permit or Variance is required for work already performed)
SB35, SB330, other Preliminary Development application reviews as required by State law NOTE: The minimum deposits listed are intended to reflect typical project costs. Progress billings will be made during review of a project if charges exceed the deposit: prompt payment of bills will assure continued project review. Failure to remit a progress payment within the appropriate time frame as determined by the Director of Planning and Development or his/her designee, will be treated as a withdrawal without prejudice to the underlying proposal. All fees are required to be paid prior to scheduling the item for Council consideration.

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5 Chapter C - TOXICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)
Description
SECTION 1: Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) Fees
Annual Operating Permit
New Installation
Base Fee (includes one tank) $4,830
Each Additional Tank $604
First Tank Per Facility $1,811
Each Additional Tank $604
Miscellaneous Fees
Each Additional Tank $845
Additional Reviews/Inspections $250/hour
Closure/Removal – Residential – Per Tank $725
Additional Reviews/Inspections $250/hour
Closure/Removal - Business
Base Fee (includes one tank) $1,811
APSA Annual Fee Per Regulated Facility ( ≥10,000 gal.) $362 Additional Inspection/Review $250/hour
SECTION 3: Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Fees Inspection or Repair/Replacement/Modification $250/hour SECTION 2: Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA)
APSA Annual Fee Per Regulated Facility (<10,000 gal.) $242 Table 1. TOTAL NUMBER OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON
SITE
A-5 $3,381
B-1 $483
Annual Fees - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans (HMRRP) and Inventory Registration. Fees are based on total number of hazardous materials present (Table 1) and aggregate quantity of hazardous materials (Table 2).

NOTE: All solids are measured in pounds, liquids in gallons, and gases in cubic feet at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP).

FEES
A-1 $362
A-2 $725
Range B-2 $906
1 - 10 B-3 $1,811
A-3 $1,389
A-4 $2,053
Table 2. AGGREGATE MAXIMUM QUANTITY OF HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS ON SITE
C-3 $2,234
C-4
11 - 25 B-4 $2,717
26 - 50 B-5 $3,864
$3,381
Gallons Cu. Ft. Lbs. C-5 $4,347
>50 C-1 $544
C-2 $1,087
55 - 275 200 - 999 500 - 999 D-1 $665
276 - 549 1,000 - 4,999 1,000 - 9,999 D-2 $1,328
>10,000 >100,000 >100,000 D-5 $5,072
550 - 999 5,000 - 24,999 10,000 - 24,999 D-3 $2,717
1,000 - 10,000 25,000 - 100,000 25,000 - 100,000 D-4 $4,046

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Facilities subject to HMBP disclosure under BMC Title 15 due to the handling of gases that are classified as a hazard for purposes of Section 5194 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations only for hazards due to simple asphyxiation or release of pressure, in aggregate quantities <1,000 cubic feet $242
SECTION 4: Hazardous Waste Generator and Treater Permit and Registration Fees
Annual Fees
Etiological Agent Registration Fee $242
Radiological Materials Registration Fee $242
Limited hazardous materials registration for businesses handling hazardous materials under the BMC Title 15 threshold but must report under Chapter 50 of the California Fire Code $242
>= 5 Tons and <12 Tons $1,087
>= 12 Tons and <25 Tons $2,294
>= 25 Tons and <50 Tons $4,830
< 55 Gallons per year $242
>= 55 Gallons and <2Tons $299
>= 2 Tons and <5 Tons $362
>= 500 Tons and < 1,000 $24,633
>= 1,000 Tons to <2,000 Tons $35,501
>= 2,000 Tons to < 4,000 Tons $47,817
>= 50 Tons and <125 Tons $7,004
>= 125 Tons to < 250 Tons $8,211
>= 250 Tons to < 500 Tons $15,215
Conditionally Exempted Permit Fee $483
Conditionally Authorized Permit Fee $845
Permit by Rule $2,053
>= 4,000 Tons $62,790
Acutely Hazardous Waste (>1 kg./month) Registration fee $483 Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan Review for Treatment, Storage, Disposal Permitted Waste Facilities $250/hour
Third Party Professional Reviews
Additional Reviews/Inspections $250/hour
Subsurface Investigation Permits:

Monitoring Wells Installation/Destruction
SECTION 5: Site Remediation and Investigation Fees
Report Reviews/Site Visits/Plan Checks $250/hour
First Boring $242
Each Additional Boring $173
SECTION 6: Risk Management Plan Fees
First Well $483
Each Additional Well $173
Soil Borings (Three (3) feet or greater depth, per BMC 15.12.070.B) Program 1 $5,796
Program 2 $11,592
Program 3 $16,181
Third Party Professional Review Actual Cost plus
handling
Staff Participation in Hazardous Operability Study/Review/Oversight/Audit (1-hour min) $250/hour
Regulated Substance Registration fee (Extremely Hazardous)

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Clerical Staff $140/hour
Permit Service Center Review Fee (1/2 hour minimum) $250/hour Emergency Response and Oversight of Clean-up Activities from Spills and Releases (3- hour minimum) $250/hour
SECTION 7: Miscellaneous Fees
Miscellaneous hourly billing (all others) $250/hour
Copies of Documents A.R. 3.8
Special Accelerated Review Fee, per customer request Additional 80% of Regular Review
Fee
Penalty for Late Filing of Annual HWG Report (charged for every month after deadline) 10% or $50 min. per month
Penalty for nonpayment of fees:

After 60 days of initial billing date, assess a 10% penalty of the billed amount. 10% penalty of the
billed amount
Emergency Response Contractor Actual Cost plus
handling
Emergency Response Materials Actual Cost plus
handling
Penalty for Late Filing of Annual HMBP (charged for every month after deadline) 10% or $50 min. per month
SECTION 8: State Surcharge
All applicable state surcharges determined by the State are required to be billed and collected from regulated facilities and remitted to CalEPA quarterly.

After 120 days of initial billing date, assess an additional 15% penalty of the original billed amount.

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PROPOSE
D FEE
I.

1. $190 per hour $203

2. $5,202 $6,242

3. a. $190 per hour $203
b. $190 per hour $203
c. $190 per hour $203
d. $190 per hour $203
e. $190 per hour $203
f. $190 per hour $203
g. $190 per hour $203
h. $190 per hour $203
i. $190 per hour $203
(BMC 2.72.050)

5. the charge will be
the actual cost to
the City.
$190 per hour $203
Engineering work and inspection required for structures of masonry construction of either brick or concrete.

Engineering work and inspection required for construction storm water best management practices.

Engineering work and inspection required for post -
construction storm water best management practices
Moving and replacing street monuments

Review of plans and specifications other than for sewer.

Engineering work and inspection required for grading or regarding streets.

Engineering work and inspection required for concrete
sidewalks, curbs and gutter.

Engineering work and inspection required for pavement in area of roadway.

Engineering work and inspection required for culverts and drainage.

Engineering work and inspection required for sewers.
$8,918 $10,702

CHAPTER D - ENGINEERING

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

7. 8 Field survey:
$190 per hour/person
(4 hours minimum) $203
$190 per hour/person
(4 hours minimum) $203
$190 per hour/person
(4 hours minimum) $203

9. No fee

10. (BMC 2.72.050)
II.

2. a. $28 for each ten L.F.
or fraction thereof $34
b. $28 for each ten L.F.
or fraction thereof $34
c.
$28 for each 100 sq. ft
or fraction thereof $34
d. $28 per 100 sq. ft or
fraction thereof $34
(BMC 16.04.110)
Field Inspection: The charge for field inspection shall be as follows:

Curbing
Curb and Gutter
Sidewalks
Driveway approach: Same charge as for sidewalks.

1. Permits: . All permits issued hereunder shall expire ninety days after issuance and there shall be no refund of the permit charge.

One-person party
Two-person party
Three-person party
Public consultations or assistance rendered in records
examination.

Fees and charges provided herein for work performed on
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Whenever engineering or inspection services are to be
performed and fees paid therefore, as herein above provided in subsections 1, 4 and 5, a minimum fee corresponding to one hour of engineering work shall be charged.
$190 per hour $203

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
B.

1. $1,376
for each permit
shall be deposited
with the
Department of
Planning and
Development
$1,651

2. $11,305
performance bond
amount to be filed
with the Planning
and Development
Department
$13,566

3. 4.

III.

1. Sewer and Storm Drain Construction Fees
The following fees shall be paid to the Planning and
Development Department for sewer and storm drain construction:

Permit - Cash Deposit or Bond in Lieu Required - Conditions When construction is to be performed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, a deposit shall be made as a guaranty that all work, including excavation, stockpiling materials, protection and repair of property in the public right-of-way including shrubs, maintenance of pedestrian and vehicular safety and
convenience, and cleanup, will be done in a proper and
workmanlike manner and in accordance with all City
requirements and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee.

SANITARY AND STORM DRAIN SEWERS

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
a.
$127 per permit $152
b.
$206 for each month or
fraction thereof $247
c.
$190 per hour $203

d.
$190 per hour, two-hour
minimum $203
e. $190 per hour, two-hour
minimum $203
f. $190 per hour, two-hour
minimum $203

2. (BMC 17.16.050)
B.

1. $1,376
for each permit
shall be deposited
with the Planning
and Development
Department
$1,651

2. $11,306
performance bond
in the amount to
be be filed with the
Planning and
Development
Department
$13,567
For sewer lateral capping.

For engineering work and inspection involved with mainlines and manholes maintenance holes.

Sewer Construction, Cash Deposit or Bond in Lieu of:

In lieu of such deposit for each permit, a surety company faithful performance bond in the amount of $11,306 may be filed with the Planning and Development Department. Such bond shall be conditioned that all sewer or storm drain work, including backfill, street paving and cleanup shall be done in a proper and workmanlike manner and in accordance with all City
requirements and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee.

For each permit for lateral sewer or storm drain construction within the public right-of-way or other public easement.

For engineering work and inspection required in establishing backline easements and re-use connections.

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
(BMC 17.16.050)
C.

1. $150 per certificate $180
(BMC 17.24.160)
IV.

A.
$127 paid for each
permit issued $152
$190 per hour for all
inspections $203
B. Compliance with Regulations Required
The permittee shall conduct all operations in accordance with the Excavations Ordinance (BMC Chapter 16.12) and the "Trench Excavation and Surface Restoration in the Public Right-of-Way - Regulations and Requirements," promulgated pursuant to said OrdinanOrdinance (hereafter "Regulations.").

Sewer Lateral Certificates of Compliance
Upon submittal of documentation verifying that a property owner has complied with the private sewer lateral requirements of BMC

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
C.

In -lieu Fee
$4.20
per square foot of
street area
required to be
resurfaced by the
regulations
$5
$676
per bell hole or
new service
connection
$811
V.

1. $127
shall be charged
for each street use
permit issued
$152
$7.50 per linear curb foot
per month $9.00
a.

b.
c.
d.
e.

2. $100 per permit $120
(BMC 16.16.030)
Demolition where storage of materials, debris or equipment is involved within the public right-of-way.

Debris boxes by contractors.

Sidewalk seating, Benches and Planters (BMC 14.48.200) In the case of debris boxes used by homeowners, a fee of shall be charged for each permit, the inspection fees shall be waived.

Bell hole/new service connection

STREET AND SIDEWALK USE PERMIT
Permit Fees
A permit fee shall be charged for each street use permit issued below. In addition there shall be a fee paid for the use of street area, curb or sidewalk in areas classified as commercial, R-3, R- 4 and R-5 in the zoning ordinance, during construction for which a building permit or public works permit has been issued, or for which such permit is required, including all University of California construction projects located in City streets.

Construction where storage of materials, debris or equipment is involved within the public right-of-way.

House moving.

In-lieu Fees - Required When
For excavations in streets less than five (5) years from the date of application for a permit to excavate, permittee shall resurface the trenched area as provided by the Regulations. At the discretion of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee, such resurfacing requirements may be waived and the permittee shall pay an in-lieu fee as follows:

Type of Excavation
Trench (excluding new service connections)

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

3. $7.50 per lineal foot per
calendar year $9.00
B.
$190
per hour for the
first hour for
inspection The
hourly inspection
charge shall be
doubled for
inspections on
Saturdays,
Sundays and
$203
$221
additional charge
for each thirty
days, or fraction
thereof, that the
permittee uses the
streets or
sidewalks
$265
$17 permit fee for a
single trip $20
$79
annual fee: per
year for a
repetitive permit
$95
C.

Field inspections for the items in A1 above will be made by the City to insure that the permittee is maintaining a right-of-way for public, both in the sidewalk and street areas, provided, however, that inspection fees shall not be charged in the case of debris boxes used by homeowners. A charge shall be made for such inspection service.

If such inspection service exceeds one hour there shall be an additional charge of $221 for each thirty days, or fraction thereof, that the permittee uses the streets or sidewalks pursuant to the permit issued hereunder. The hourly inspection charge for the first hour shall be doubled for inspections on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The hourly inspection charge shall be paid at the time the permit is issued and shall be based on the City’s estimate of the time required for inspection service and the permittee's estimate of time for completion of all work, including cleanup and clearing the public right-of-way. If the work is unfinished at the expiration of the time estimated by the permittee, the permittee shall then deposit additional inspection fees based on estimate for completion of work.

Such charge, if not paid, shall be deducted the surety company on its bond, if a surety bond has been filed in lieu of the required deposit.

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
D.
$1,376 deposit per permit
issued $1,651
E.
$11,306 bond amount per
permit $13,567
F.

VI.
$34 permit fee $41
$79
permit fee for each
20 ft of time limit
zone and each
meter per week
$95
$15 processing fee per
sign $18
$5
processing fee for
each re-issued
sign
$6
No parking signs will be required in conjunction with all street use permits.

Should an applicant need to replace previously issued No Parking signs which have been lost, stolen or damaged, a processing fee shall be paid for each re-issued sign.

As a guaranty to the City that such materials, appliances or other equipment so placed or stored on any street or sidewalk will be cleaned of all dirt, sand and debris of any kind to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director or his/her designee, and will be removed there from immediately upon the completion of such work, or at such time prior thereto when, in the judgment of said Public Works Director or his/her designee, the public interest or convenience will be best subserved thereby, said person, firm or corporation a deposit shall be made with the Planning and Development Department for each permit issued under the provisions of this chapter. (BMC

16.16.070)
Deposit - Surety Bond in Lieu When - Conditions
In lieu of the deposit required by this chapter, a surety bond may be filed with the Planning and Development Department, conditioned as a guaranty to the City that all costs for which any person, firm or corporation-shall be liable, as in this section provided, will be paid upon demand therefore by the Public Works Director or his/her designee. Any such bond may be conditioned as a continuing bond and not be limited to any particular location in the City. Such bond shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. (BMC 16.16.080) Waiver - Deposit and Bond
In the exercise of his reasonable discretion and for good cause shown, the Public Works Director or his/her designee may waive or reduce the deposit or bond required by this chapter, in order to encourage home owners to do or cause to be done the work herein. (BMC 16.16.050 and 16.16.080)

NO PARKING SIGNS
Deposit - To Guarantee Removal of Materials or Equipment Required

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FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
$83 for the first three
signs $100
$15 for each additional
sign $18
VII.

1. $454 application fee for
each permit $545
a. $1,228 per permit $1,474
b. $1,774 per permit $2,129

2. $127 per permit $152

3. $153 per planter $184

4. $190 per hour $203

5. $2,100 per tieback or soil
nail $2,520

6. $1,050 per tieback or soil
nail $1,260

7. $525 per tieback or soil
nail $630
(BMC 16.18.025)
VIII.

1. $1,743 $2,092

2. $1,743 $2,092
The following fees or charges for processing and review of subdivision maps and certificates shall be paid in advance to the Planning and Development Department of the City:

SUBDIVISION FEES
Processing and Review
A non-refundable application fee paid for each permit type below.

Minor encroachment permit: permit fee paid upon approval of permit.

Major encroachment permit: permit fee paid upon approval of permit.

Decorative non-commercial installation in a public right-of-way:
permit fee
Above ground planter: permit fee
Inspection fee when required by the Director of Public Works or his/her designee:

Seasonal Ground Signs (in the Public right-of-way)

ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
The following fees for encroachment permits shall be paid in advance to the Planning and Development Department of the City:

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CURRENT
FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION

3. $1,743 $2,092
$633 $760

4. $1,445 $1,734

5. $1,743 $2,092

6. $4,820 $5,784
$633 $760

7. $5,316 $6,379

8. $5,316 $6,379
$323 $388

9. $323 $388
$50 $60

10. $1,003 $1,204
$633 $760
$50 $60

11. $376 $451
$181 per lot, parcel, or
unit $217

12. $4,820 $5,784

13. $190 per hour $203
B.
$588 filing deposit $706
Map Checking fee
Parcel maps filing fee (BMC 21.24.040)
Office engineering fee (BMC 21.04.070)
Deposit - Refundable
A deposit shall be paid at the time of filing and, in addition to the filing fees, for the following:

Final maps; parcel maps; lot line adjustments; reversions to acreage; parcel mergers; corrections and amendments to recorded maps; and certificates of compliance.

Major amendment to approved tentative map (BMC 21.16.080) Filing fee
Public Hearing fee
Records Management fee
Final tract maps (BMC 21.20.020)
Filing fee
Vesting tentative tract maps (BMC 21.18.070)
Filing fee
Public hearing fee
Minor amendment to approve tentative map (BMC 21.16.080) Filing fee
Records Management fee
Correction and amendment of a recorded map filing fee (BMC

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FEE

REMARKS

PROPOSE
D FEE

FEE TYPE / DESCRIPTION
IX.

A. $495 $594
B. $988 $1,186

C. $741 $889
D. $741 $889
E. $190 per hour $203
F. $50 $60
CEQA review fee for open creeks
Public Works Commision hearing fee
Additional fees: (hourly rate) x (hours required)
Records Management fee
NOTE: Such deposit shall be refunded upon the receipt by the City of a duplicate original of the recorded subdivision map, made upon a mylar material. If receipt of said mylar map is not made within six (6) months following the date the map was recorded, the City will permanently retain all of the deposit to defray the cost of obtaining a mylar copy of the recorded map for its records.

CREEK FEES
CEQA compliance certification, Fish and Game approval, and Section 401 Army Core of Engineer's permit must be completed prior to acceptance of the application by Public Works for approval.

All horizontal distances are measured on the level and all vertical distances shall be measured perpendicular to the level horizontal.

Creeks identification fee
Creek permit base fee

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Proposed
Fee +20%
Up to $200,000 $108 flat fee
$200,001 - $300,000 $0.22 + $108
$300,001 - $400,000 $0.36 + $108
$400,001 - $500,000 $0.50 + $108
$500,001 - $2,000,000 $0.66 + $108
$2,000,001 - $5,000,000 $0.72 + $108
Over $5,000,000 $0.78 + $108
B.

CURRENT
FEE

PROPOSED

FEE REMARKS

1. 200.00$ 214$
/hour ($50 minimum under 15
minutes or each additional 15
minutes or fraction thereof)

2. 200.00$ 214$ per staff hour

3. 200.00$ 214$ per staff hour

4. 200.00$ 214$ per staff hour
400.00$ 428$ base fee for up to two staff hours 200.00$ 214$ per hour in excess of first two staff hours
800.00$ 856$ base fee for up to four hours 200.00$ 214$ per hour in excess of first four staff hours

7. 200.00$ 214$ per staff hourPlan checking in excess of two rounds $0.65 + $90
Miscellaneous Fees

5. Administrative Use Permits (when Traffic
Engineering review is required)

6. Use Permits (when Traffic Engineering review is
required)
$0.60 + $90

CHAPTER E - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Applications for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects (up to two rounds of plan checks)
Current Fee
Project Valuation Per 100 value over
$3000
Per 100 value
over $3000
$90 flat fee
$0.18 + $90
$0.30 + $90
$0.42 + $90
$0.55 + $90

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CHAPTER F - RESIDENTIAL HOUSING SAFETY PROGRAM (RHSP)

TYPE OF INSPECTION

TYPE OF INSPECTION
$100 per Notice of
Termination
processed
Cost recovery for City title report expenses paid place a Notice of Violation on a property title with Alameda County.

Once the Violations are corrected, the property owner
reimburses the City this expense, in addition to any
outstanding fees/penalties due..

Notice of Termination
processing Fee
Annual Per Room Fee
Residential hotels and boarding house (with five or more rooms) $30 Per Room
Annual Per Unit Fee Residential rental buildings $60 Per Unit

ANNUAL FLAT PER UNIT/ROOM FEES
None
All Cited Violations Not Corrected $400
Additional penalty fees will be assessed for every
reinspection or annual flat fee delinquent 31+ days.
40% of the
delinquent amount
when 31+ days late
PLEASE NOTE: It is the owner’s responsibility to inform the tenant(s) of the scheduled inspection and arrange access to each unit to be inspected. The owner is charged whether or not he/she is present at the site during the scheduled inspection. However, owners may not be charged if the tenant refuses the inspector entry to the unit.

PENALTY FEES

HOUSING CODE STATUS AMOUNT OF FEE
Late payment Fee Penalty fees will be assessed for every reinspection or annual flat fee delinquent 1-30 days.
10% of the
delinquent amount
when 1-30 days
late
The following represents the fee schedule for habitability inspections performed by Housing Code Enforcement and the administration of the Rental Housing Safety Program (RHSP).

REINSPECTION FEES

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