1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,317
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING INCREASES TO FEES AND
CHARGES FOR WATER, REFUSE, SEWER, AND
ELECTRIC SERVICES FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2022-2023
CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FINDS:
A. At the regular meetings held on May 17 , 2022, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider approval of proposed increases to fees and charges for water, refuse, sewer, and electric services. Due notice of the hearing on water, refuse, and sewer fees was given by mail to all record owners of real property in the City or to other persons directly liable to pay for water, refuse, and sewer service provided by the City, as provided for in Government Code Section 53755 and as required by Article 13D, § 6 of the California Constitution, which was adopted in 1996 as part of a statewide initiative measure designated on the ballot as Proposition 218. A copy of the notice is attached to this Resolution as “Exhibit A” and is incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
B. At the hearing, the City Council heard testimony for and against the proposed increases and was provided with a staff report recommending their approval.
Copies of all written protests were provided to the Council. The total number of written protests against the rate increases for water , refuse, and sewer are less than a majority of record owners of real property and other persons entitled to submit protests of such increases. All protests have been considered by the Council.
C. The notice and hearing described above satisfy all procedural requirements of Proposition 218 for consideration of the proposed increases to fees and charges for water, refuse, and sewer services for 2022-2023.
D. On May 17, 2022, the City Council considered these proposed fees and charges and determined to approve increases as set forth below.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
1. Increases to fees and charges for water, refuse, sewer, and electric services for FY 2022- 2023 are hereby approved as follows and shall be incorporated into the Citywide Fee Schedule for FY 2022-2023:
A. Water service fees and charges shall be increased by 9.0% effective July 1, 2022.
The 9.0% increase represents the average increase across rate components for each customer type (Residential, Multi -Family/Commercial, Recycled Water). The per -meter Water Availability Charge shall increase by 13.0 %, while the volumetric charges shall 22-29,317
2 increase at rates ranging from 6.3% to 9.0% to ensure that overall rate increases are
9.0% for each customer type.
B. Refuse service fees and charges shall be increased by 4.0%, effective July 1, 2022.
C. Sewer service fees and charges shall be increased by 2.0%, effective July 1, 2022.
D. Electric service fees and charges shall be increased by 6.0%, effective July 1, 2022.
2. Said increases to fees and charges for water , refuse, and sewer services are equal to or less than the increases noticed pursuant to the requirements of Proposition 218.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of May, 2022.
_s/Jess A. Talamantes________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
_s/Zizette Mullins______________ By: _s/Joseph H. McDougall____ Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk Joseph H. McDougall City Attorney
22-29,317
3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
CITY OF BURBANK ) ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the 17th day of May, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Frutos, Springer, Anthony and Talamantes.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Schultz.
_s/Zizette Mullins______________
Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk
This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Burbank Council Chambers, 275 E. Olive Ave., Burbank, California 91502, at which the Burbank City Council will consider proposed increases for certain fees and charges for Fiscal Y ear 2022-2023. If approved, certain fees and charges for water, sewer, and refuse services will be increased effective July 1, 2022. Any interested person may appear and be heard on any matter relating to the proposed increases to water, sewer, and refuse fees and charges. Any property owner or property tenant that is directly responsible for payment of water and refuse fees and charges may submit a written protest against the proposed rate increases. Written protests will be considered if submitted by the close of the public hearing on May 17, 2022, to the City Clerk located at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Ave., Burbank, California 91502. The City Council cannot adopt the proposed rate increases if a majority protest exists.
The increases for water services are necessary to recover the increased costs of purchased water, operations and maintenance, conservation, and capital improvement programs. The proposed increases in sewer charges are due to increased charges from the City of Los Angeles for sewage treatment services, capital improvement projects, and labor, chemical, and electrical costs to operate the Burbank Water Reclamation Plant (BWRP). The refuse collection fee increases are needed to meet rising operational costs, particularly those associated with new state mandates, and to continue providing comprehensive refuse services that include household trash disposal, green waste recycling, recyclable collection and processing, and bulky item pick-ups. For the typical customer, the proposed fees and charges reflect monthly increases of approximately $6.46 for water services (1" meter billed for 12,000 gallons), $0.51 for single family residential sewer services, and $1.34 for refuse services (64 gallon container).
For more information call (818) 238-3700. The fees and charges adopted by the Burbank City Council may be lower but will not exceed the proposed fees and charges listed below.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER INCREASES TO RATES AND CHARGES
FOR WATER, SEWER, AND REFUSE SERVICES
Single Family Residential Multi-Family Residential & Commercial Quantity Charge Current Rate
(April 2022)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022)
1-15 HCF1 $3.504/HCF $3.779/HCF
16-30 HCF $3.847/HCF $4.143/HCF
Over 30 HCF $4.321/HCF $4.647/HCF
Water Availability2
1" or Smaller Meter $15.68/Month $17.72/Month
1 ½" Meter $31.33/Month $35.40/Month
2" Meter $50.15/Month $56.67/Month
Quantity Charge Current Rate
(April 2022)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022)
Summer
(June-Oct) $4.142/HCF $4.479/HCF
Non-Summer
(Nov-May) $3.010/HCF $3.264/HCF
Water Availability
1" or Smaller Meter $15.68/Month $17.72/Month
1 ½" Meter $31.33/Month $35.40/Month
2" Meter $50.15/Month $56.67/Month
3" Meter $100.30/Month $113.34/Month
4" Meter $156.71/Month $177.08/Month
6" Meter $313.44/Month $354.19/Month
8" Meter $501.49/Month $566.68/Month
10" Meter $720.89/Month $814.61/Month
Larger than 10"
Meter $1,347.74/Month $1,522.95/Month
BWP is proposing a 9% increase in water rates this year. The tables below show the current rate or charge and the proposed new rate or charge subject to Proposition 218.
Water Rates and Charges
1 HCF = Hundred Cubic Feet or 748 gallons.
2 Water Availability charges also apply to Recycled Water Rates.
Recycled Water
Quantity Charge Current Rate
(April 2022)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022)
All HCF $3.078/HCF $3.349/HCF
Fire Service
Quantity Charge Current Rate
(April 2022)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022)
Summer
(June-Oct) $12.426/HCF $13.437/HCF
Non-Summer
(Nov-May) $9.030/HCF $9.792/HCF
Service Charge
2̎ or Smaller $20.90/Month $23.62/Month
4̎ $35.53/Month $40.15/Month
6̎ $64.79/Month $73.21/Month
8̎ $114.95/Month $129.89/Month
10̎ $188.10/Month $212.55/Month
12̎ $274.10/Month $309.73/Month
EXHIBIT A
Refuse Automated Carts—each (month) One Time Charge for Replacement Cart Container Current Rate
(July 1, 2021)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022) Container Current Rate
(July 1, 2021)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022)
32 Gallon $18.33 $19.06 32 Gallon $68.99 $71.75
64 Gallon $33.50 $34.84 64 Gallon $76.26 $79.31
96 Gallon $52.92 $55.03 96 Gallon $90.77 $94.40
Other Residential Dwellings (month): Apartment houses,
flats, duplexes, bungalow courts, and multiple dwellings with City bin service.
Current Rate
(July 1, 2021)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022)
$26.79 $27.86
Horse Manure Containers Current Rate
(July 1, 2021)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022)
2 Cubic Yards (Bin Only No Black Container 1 Day) $154.89 $161.09 Each additional pick-up day per week (month) $110.11 $114.51 NOTE: These fees are for bin rental only and shall be billed and collected in addition to the fee imposed on residential accounts. Residents opting for manure containers or bins may not co-mingle trash with manure.
Current Rate
(July 1, 2021)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022)
Multi-family with Residence & Commercial/Industrial $10.57 $10.99 Bin Handling Fee (month) $52.40 $54.49
Residential and Commercial Premises
Other Residential Dwellings
Rental Fees for Bins Furnished for Horse Manure Diversion Collection at Residential Premises (month) (1 pick-up/week)
Miscellaneous User Fee (month)
Burbank Public Works is proposing a 4% increase in refuse rates this year. The tables below show the current rate or charge and the proposed new rate or charge subject to Proposition 218.
Refuse Charges
NOTE: Prior to obtaining an additional cart of any given color, customers must move into the largest cart size possible.
Industrial Waste Disposal
Burbank Public Works is proposing a 2% increase in sewer rates this year. The table below shows the current rate or charge and the proposed new rate or charge subject to Proposition 218.
Sewer Charges
Annual Inspection Fee (each) Current Rate
(July 1, 2021)
Proposed Rate
(July 1, 2022)
Class I Discharger $439.00 $447.78
Class II Discharger $922.00 $940.44
Class III Discharger $2,848.00 $2,904.96
Class IV Discharger $8,300.00 $8,466.00
Class IV Batch $2,768.00 $2,823.36
Group 1 - Residential (per each dwelling unit) (month)
Single Family Residential $25.66 $26.17
Multi-Family Residential $21.88 $22.32
Group 2 - Commercial/Industrial (HCF)
($26.17 MPWM)
3 $2.18 $2.22
Group 3 - Commercial/Industrial (HCF)
($41.52 MPWM) $4.08 $4.16
Waste Containment Disposal by Hauling (WCDH) $187.00 $190.74 Federal Categorical Waste Containment (FCW) $579.00 $590.58 Group 4 - Commercial/Industrial (HCF)
($74.53 MPWM) $7.74 $7.89
Group 5 - Institutional (pupil/month)
Schools - Elementary $0.71 $0.72
Schools - Other $1.38 $1.41
Group 6 - Large Volume Users
Flow (per 1,000 gallons) $1.78 $1.82
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
(
per pound/organic materials) $0.71 $0.72
Suspended Solids (SS) (pound/solids) $0.58 $0.59
3 MPWM = Minimum per water meter