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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Gary Y. Sugano, Assistant City Manager
MEETING DATE: January 17, 2023
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Amending Citywide Comprehensive User Fees and Charges Including a CPI Adjustment

RECOMMENDATION
After conducting the public hearing, adopt the attached resolution implementing the fee schedule effective March 19, 2023.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Under the State Constitution, public agencies can impose fees for government services when (1) the individual’s decision to use the service is voluntary or subject to regulation and (2) the fees charged to an individual user are reasonably related to the level of service rendered and the cost of providing the service. The calculated cost of providing such service may include direct (e.g., hourly labor rate), indirect costs (e.g., benefits) and capital cost (e.g., information technology infrastructure). A fee may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service or performing the activity.

On January 18, 2022, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing a comprehensive master fee schedule applicable across all city departments. This updated all user fees based on current staff hourly rates (including benefits) including permissible overhead.

In addition, a number of new fees were enacted to recover costs associated with plan checks related to private development and water utility activities, electric charging station, and clerk related fees.

Based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the year over year annual Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles area is 7.5%. Per Resolution No. 2022-04, the City may, at its discretion, raise certain user fees based on an increase in the City’s cost as a result of a change to the consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area on an annual basis. This CPI increase has been incorporated into the majority of fees in the revised master fee schedule.

Item No. PH 9a

CITY OF LOMITA

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
2 In order to encourage continued participation in recreation activities including youth sports, fees for these programs are recommended to remain unchanged (with the exception of facility rental fees).

OPTIONS:
1) Adopt the attached resolution implementing the fee schedule effective March 22, 2023.
2) Provide further direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
Additional annual general fund revenue from the adjustment is expected to be approximately $25,000 - $30,000.

ATTACHMENT
1) Resolution and Master Fee Schedule
Prepared by: Approved by:

Gary Y. Sugano Ryan Smoot
Assistant City Manager City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,

CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING CERTAIN FEES, RATES

AND CHARGES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES
Section 1. Recitals:
a. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution, the City of Lomita is authorized to adopt and implement fees, rates, and charges for municipal services; provided such fees, rates, and charges do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing such services; and
b. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 66014, 66017 and 66018, the specific fees to be charged for certain services must be adopted by resolution, following notice and public hearing; and
c. On January 18, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-04 adopting a new Comprehensive Master Fee Schedule. Minor amendments are proposed with this update including an annual CPI adjustment.
d. The City of Lomita provides services including, but not limited to, parks and recreation facility rentals, youth sports and adult exercise classes, various planning and zoning services, public works inspections and water utility related matters; and e. The City of Lomita incurs costs relative to staff time and materials in providing various services; and
f. On January 17, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and accepted public testimony; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA THAT:

Section 2. Findings: The City Council of the City of Lomita hereby determines and finds that:
a. The fees, rates, and charges set forth in Exhibit A do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee, rate, or charge is levied.
b. Funds are needed to defray the citywide cost of operating, maintaining, and providing services.
c. The funds needed to defray such expenses can and should be obtained by charging fees for the services rendered by the various city departments d. The fees, rates, and charges set forth in Exhibit A are hereby adopted and approved as the fees, rates, and charges for the services identified for each such fee, rate, or charge.

Attachment No. 1
Resolution No. 2023-02

Page 2 ends

e. The setting of fees for such services is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 21080(b)(8) of the Public Resources Code.
f. The City may, at its discretion, raise certain user fees based on an increase in the City’s cost as a result of a change to the consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area on an annual basis. g. If any fee, rate, or charge adopted or increased by this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such fee, rate, or charge shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision of this Resolution, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining fees, rates, and charges adopted or revised herein.

Section 3. Effective Date: The fees, rates, and charges set forth in Exhibit A shall become effective on March 19, 2023 (60 days following adoption of this Resolution).

Section 4: The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 17
th day of January 2023.
________________________________
Barry Waite, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Trevor Rusin, City Attorney

CITY OF LOMITA

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule approved by City Council on January 17, 2023, and will go into effect on March 19, 2023.

Exhibit A
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
2 CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Aerial Photo Map (above standard size) n/a $10.50 No Change Aerial Photo Map n/a $5.00 No Change
Copy Fee n/a $0.15 per page No Change
City Clerk Certifications n/a $35.00 No Change
Data provided on USB drive
• 4GB
• 8GB
n/a New Fee
$5
$10
Dial-A-Ride Replacement Cards n/a $5.00 No Change
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on This
Schedule
n/a Staff Hourly Rate +
materials
No Change
Non-Public Records Act and Non-Political
Reform Act of 1974 Request Reproduction
Fee
n/a Staff Hourly Rate +
$0.15 per page
No Change
Reproduction of Records under the CA Public
Records Act
n/a Direct cost of
duplication or statutory
fee if applicable
No Change
Reproduction of Reports and Statements Filed
under the Political Reform Act of 1974
n/a $0.10 per page No Change
Filing Fee – Candidate Statement n/a $600 No Change
Filing Fee – Candidate Nomination n/a $25 No Change
Filing Fee – Intent to Circulate a Petition n/a New Fee $200 Duces Tecum Subpoena (Per CA Evidence
Code)
n/a New Fee $15.00
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
3 BUSINESS LICENSE
Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Issuance of Business License (Processing Time)
Applicable to all business licenses except home
occupation permits
n/a $50.00 $53.75
Issue Business License Violation Notice n/a $59.50 $63.96 Issue Business License Violation Citation n/a $238.00 $255.85 Process Violation through Court System n/a $238.00 $255.85 Sidewalk Vending Permit* n/a $300.00 $322.50
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
4 CITYWIDE FEES
Service Description Reference 100% Cost
Recovery
Current Fee Proposed Fee
Electric Charging Station n/a n/a n/a 0.25/kWh and
$3.00/hour idle fee
Return Check Charge (NSF) – 1
st Returned
Check
n/a n/a; per Civil Code
1719
$25.00 No Change
Return Check Charge (NSF) – each subsequent
check by same person
n/a n/a; per Civil Code
1719
$35.00 No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
5 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Staff Research Resolution No. 2010-51 Staff Hourly Rate No Change Miscellaneous Requests Not
Identified on this Schedule
Resolution No. 2010-51 Staff Hourly Rate plus
materials
No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(BUILDING & SAFETY & CODE ENFORCEMENT)
Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee

BUILDING AND SAFETY
LA County Building Fees Resolution No. 99-21 100% above county fee No Change Staff Research Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on
this Schedule
Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate plus
materials
No Change
General Plan Update Fee % of Building Permit Fee 5% No Change

CODE ENFORCEMENT
Administrative Hearing Fee Including
Appeals
Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
$350.00 $375.25 + Hearing Officer
Cost
Attorney Charges Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
Billed at current billable rate
of legal counsel
No Change
Filing a Special Assessment Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
$140.00 $150.50
General Plan Update Fee % of Building Permit Fee 5% No Change Initial Inspection Fee Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
$140.00 $150.50
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on
Schedule
Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate plus
materials
No Change
Notary Services Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
Actual notary cost No Change
Nuisance Abatement Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
$200 + Cost $215 + Cost
Record a Lien Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
$200.00 $215
Re-Inspection Fee Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
$140.00 $150.50
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
7 Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee Special Cases Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Staff Research Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Vehicle Abatement Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
$250.00 + Cost $268.75 + Cost
Weed Abatement Re-Inspection Last increase approved by
City Council in January 2022
$140.00 $150.50
Work Without a Permit Investigation Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$350.00 $376.25
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(PLANNING)
Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Administrative Fees
Administrative Site Plan Review Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$650.00 $698.75
Adult Use Business Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$4,300.00 $4,622.50
Banner Installation (Bracket over
Narbonne Av)
Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$225.00 $241.88
Certificate of Compliance Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$170.00 $182.75
Film Permits Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$170.00 $182.75
GIS Mapping Services Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Inspections Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Landscape Plan Review (All Others) Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$340.00 $365.50
Landscape Plan Review
(Single Family Residential)
Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$170.00 $182.75
Lot Merger Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$600.00 $645.00
Lot Line Adjustment Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$1,000.00 $1,075.00
Mailing Labels/Radius Map Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$440.00 $473.00
Pre-Application Meeting Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$380.00 $408.50
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
9 Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee Pre-Review for Building Permit Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$170.00 $182.75
Residential Property Reports Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$250.00 $268.75
Sign Review Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$150.00 $161.25
Special Event Permit Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$200.00 $215.00
Temporary Banner Permit – Review Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$63.50 $68.26
Telecommunications Facilities –
Administrative Review
Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$1,500.00 $1,612.50
Zone Clearance Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$95.50 $102.66
Zoning Letter Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$340.00 $365.50
Technology Surcharge Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
2% Surcharge on All
Fees
4% Surcharge on All
Fees
Planning Commission/City Council Application Fees
Appeal to City Council Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$1,350.00 $1,451.25
Appeal to Planning Commission Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$1,350.00 $1,451.25
Appeal – Lot Line Adjustment and Lot
Merger
Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$650.00 $698.75
Appeal – Adult Use Business Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$1,350.00 $1,451.25
Major Conditional Use Permit Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$4,300.00 $4,622.50
Minor Conditional Use Permit Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$1,500.00 $1,612.50
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
10 Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee Determination of Similarity Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$680.00 $731.00
Extension of Time – Community
Director Approval
Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$340.00 $365.50
Extension of Time – Planning
Commission Approval
Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$500.00 $537.50
Final Map Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$950.00 $1,021.25
General Plan Amendment Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$5,800.00 $6,235.00
Height Variation Permit Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$1,500.00 $1,612.50
Site Plan Review (All Others) Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$3,250.00 $3,493.75
Site Plan Review
(Single Family Residential and
Murals)
n/a $1,500.00 $1,612.50
Specific Plan Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
Actual Cost plus Staff
Hours
No Change
Telecommunications Facilities – PC
Review
Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$2,950.00 $3,171.25
Tentative Parcel Map Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$4,150.00 $4,461.25 + Consultant
Cost
Tentative Tract Map Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$5,650.00 $6,073.75 + Consultant
Cost
Traffic and Parking Studies Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
Actual cost plus cost of
staff time to review
No Change
Zone Change Last increase approved by City Council in
January 2022
$5,850.00 $6,288.75
Zone Text Amendment Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$5,850.00 $6,288.75
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
11 Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee Zone Variance Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$3,250.00 $3,493.75
Technology Surcharge Last approved by City Council in January 2022
4% Surcharge on All
Fees
No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
12 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(PLANNING)
Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Environmental Fees
Environmental Impact Report Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
Actual Cost +
Staff Hours
No Change
Exemptions Last increase approved by City
Council in January 2022
$200.00 $215.00
Fish & Game Fee for Environmental Impact
Reports
Last increase approved by City
Council in January 2022
Actual Cost No Change
Fish & Game Fee for Negative Declarations
and Mitigated Negative Declarations
Last increase approved by City
Council in January 2022
Actual Cost No Change
Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative
Declaration
Last increase approved by City
Council in January 2022
$1,248.00 $1,341.60
Technology Surcharge Last approved by City Council in
January 2022
4% Surcharge on All
Fees
No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
13 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(MISCELLANEOUS)
Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Miscellaneous Fees
Moving Truck Permit Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$15.00 $16.13
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified
on this Schedule
Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate plus
materials
No Change
Solid Waste Self Haul Permit Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$119.00 $127.93
Staff Research Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Technology Surcharge Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
4% Surcharge on All
Fees
No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
14 RECREATION AND FACILITIES DIVISION
(FACILITY RENTALS AND ATHLETIC USE)
Service Description Reference 100%
Recovery
Cost
Current Fee Proposed Fee
Community Building – min. 2
hours
Deposit Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $200.00 No Change
Per Hour Fee
(Up to 153 people)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $100/$125 $107.00/$134.00
Picnic Shelter – min. 2 hours
Deposit Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $40/$75 No Change
Per Hour Fee
(1-100 people)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $15/$30 $16.00/$32.00
Railroad Museum
Deposit Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $100.00 No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
15 Service Description Reference 100%
Recovery
Cost
Current Fee Proposed Fee
Per Hour Fee (min. 2
hours)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $50.50/hr.; $44/hr. after first
2 hours
$54.00/hr.; $47.00/hr. after
first 2 hours
Downtown City Rental
Space* (Outdoor Areas –
City Hall/Narbonne Plaza)
Deposit n/a n/a $100.00 No Change
Daily Fee n/a n/a $100.00 $107.00
Gymnasium
Deposit Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $100/$150 No Change
Per Hour Fee (1-50
people)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $40/$75 $43/$80.00
Per Hour Fee (51 – 100
people)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $75/$100 $80.00/$107.00
Soccer Fields
Deposit Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $100.00 No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
16 Service Description Reference 100%
Recovery
Cost
Current Fee Proposed Fee
Per Hour Fee (min. 2
hours)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $40/$60 $43.00/$64.00
Softball Fields and Outside
Areas
Deposit Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $100.00 No Change
Per Hour Fee including
Light Fee (min. 2 hours)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $50/$75+
$15/hr. light fee
$68.00/$95.00
Note: Fees that have 2 listings indicate resident/non-resident pricing. * May also require a special event or other permit in addition to the deposit/fee.

Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
17 RECREATION AND FACILITIES DIVISION
(ADULT PROGRAMS/DOG OBEDIENCE)
Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Adult Sports – Team (Contract)
Co-Ed Kickball (Per Team) Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$350/$405 + $25/game
official fee
No Change
Adult Basketball (Per Team) Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$506 + $30/game official
fee
No Change
Men’s Softball (Per Team) Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$350/$405 + $25/game
official fee
No Change
Men and Women’s Soccer (Per
Team)
Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
$450/$506 + $25/game
official fee
No Change
Lomita Park Adult Sports (City-Managed)
Adult Basketball Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$445.50 No Change
Men’s Soccer Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
$400/$453 No Change
Women’s Soccer Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
$400/$453 No Change
Men’s 9 X 9 Soccer Last increase approved by City Council in January 2022
$400/$453 No Change
Big Ball Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
$325/$377.50 No Change
Adult Sports
Adult Sports – Contracted
Classes
Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
70% Contract/30% City
Split
No Change
Adult Exercise
Adult Exercise – Contracted
Classes
n/a 70% Contract/30% City
Split
No Change
Dance – Adult
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
18 Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee Adult Dance – Contracted
Classes
n/a 70% Contract/30% City
Split
No Change
Other
Other Programs – Contracted
Classes
n/a 70% Contract/30% City
Split
No Change
Senior Programs
Senior Programs – Contracted
Classes
n/a 70% Contract/30% City
Split
No Change
Note: Fees that have 2 dollar amount listings indicate resident/non-resident pricing.

Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
19 RECREATION AND FACILITIES DIVISION
(YOUTH SPORTS & DANCE/YOUTH CAMPS/PARENT AND ME)
Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Youth Sports – Lomita Park
Baseball Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
$45/$60 No Change
Basketball Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
$45/$60 No Change
Flag Football Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
$45/$60 No Change
Other Team Youth Sports Not
Listed
n/a $45/$60 No Change
Soccer Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
$45/$60 No Change
Volleyball Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
$45/$60 No Change
Other Youth Sports
Basketball (Teen Summer DropIn)Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
$20/$25 No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
20 Service Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee Youth Sports – Contracted
Classes
n/a 70% Contract/30% City Split No Change
Volleyball (Teen Summer DropIn)Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
$20/$25 No Change
Youth Camps
Basketball (5 Days) Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
$175/$195 No Change
Youth Camps – Contracted
Classes
Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
70% Contract/30% City Split No Change
Dance – Youth
Various Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
70% Contract/30% City Split No Change
Other
Other Contracted Classes Not
Listed
n/a 70% Contract/30% City Split No Change
Parent and Me Classes
Parent and Me Classes –
Contracted Classes
Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
70% Contract/30% City Split No Change
Note: Fees that have 2-dollar amount listings indicate resident/non-resident pricing.

Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
21 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Encroachment Permits
Encroachment Permit - Extension n/a $106.82 $114.83
Grading Plan Check
Up to 1,000 cubic yards n/a $178.75 $192.16 + Consultant/LA County Cost
1,001 – 10,000 cubic yards n/a $476.88 $512.65 + Consultant/LA County Cost
10,001 – 100,000 cubic yards n/a $945.00 $1,015.88 + Consultant/LA County Cost
100,001 - 500,000 cubic yards n/a $1,606.00 $1,726.45 + Consultant/LA County Cost
Over 500,000 cubic yards n/a $2,750.00 $2,956.25 + Consultant/LA County Cost
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on
this Schedule
n/a Staff Hourly Rate plus
materials
No Change
Miscellaneous After Hours (after 4:00 pm
weekdays, all weekends and holidays)
n/a
$119.38 $128.33
Road Debris Removal
n/a
City cost plus contractor
costs if necessary
No Change
Staff Research n/a Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Street Vacation n/a $765.00 $822.38
Technology Surcharge
n/a
7%
No Change
Water Utility
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
22 Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Additional Charge for Unlock After
Business Hours
n/a $119.38 $128.33
After Hours Labor Rate
n/a

1.5 times staff labor rate
No Change
Angle Meter Stop n/a $178.75 $192.16
Backflow Administration (escalated letters -
per letter)
n/a
$70 per missed deadline
No Change
Backflow Administration n/a $4 per month No Change
Bill Re-printing n/a $9.00 $9.68
Construction Meter Rental (+Deposit + Cost
of Water)
n/a $71.88 $77.27 + $800 Deposit +
Cost of Water
Construction Meter Disconnect Fee n/a $119.38 $128.33
Construction Meter Relocation n/a $148.75 $159.91
Construction/Temporary Meter - Meter
Installation
n/a $234.54 $252.13
Customer Call-Out Fee during Non-Regular
Working Hours
n/a

1.5 times staff labor rate
No Change
Customer Call-Out Fee during Normal
Business Hours
n/a Staff labor rate No Change
Fire Flow Test n/a $357.50 $384.31
Meter Replacement n/a $238.13 $255.99 + Cost of Meter
Meter Size Increase n/a $357.50 $384.31 + Cost of Meter Meter Size Reduction n/a $238.13 $255.99 + Cost of Meter New Account Charge (new customers /
customer names)
n/a $15.00 $16.13
New Account Deposit (applies to customer
requesting service in their name)
n/a
$10.00
$10.75
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
23 Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Notice of Impending Lock (48 days from
statement date)
n/a $45.00 $48.38
One-day Permit (in lieu of construction
meter)
n/a $59.38 $63.83
Re-connection Fee n/a $89.38 $96.08
Replacement of a Cut Lock n/a $238.13 $255.99
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on
this Schedule
n/a Staff Hourly Rate plus
materials
No Change
Staff Research n/a Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Technology Surcharge
n/a
7%
No Change
Water Rates (Residential and NonResidential)
n/a Per Resolution No.
2015-09
No Change
Leak Check - Field Verification n/a $50.00 $53.75
Leak Log provided to Customer n/a No cost No Change
Water Meter Installation, per meter n/a $570.00 $612.75 + Cost of Meter Water Meter Test n/a $184.00 $197.50
Water shutdowns for connections n/a $600.00 $645.00
Will Serve Request (Water, sewer) n/a $360.00 $387.00
Hydrant - Illegal Use n/a $5,192.00 $5,581.40
Block Party Package, no parking signs and
barricades + permit for a 1-day event
n/a $275.00 $295.63
Moving Package regular, up to 16-foot
truck) 2 No parking signs + permit for 24-
hour period
n/a
$100.00 $107.50
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
24 Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Moving Package (large, > 16-foot truck), 4
no parking signs + permit, for a 24-hour
period
n/a
$175.00 $188.13
Reserved temporary parking (1 standard
car space). for a 24-hour period
n/a $100.00 $132.23
Reserved temporary parking (oversized
vehicle/equipment moving truck, pod, trash
bin), per day + permit, for a 24-hour period
n/a
$175.00 $188.13
Tree Planting (if required by Planning
department) work performed by
developer/resident + permit
n/a
$123.00 $132.23
Tree Planting (if required by Planning
department) performed by Public Works,
per tree
n/a
$783.00 $841.73
Tree Removal, Trimming, and/or Tree
Planting (not required by Planning
department) conducted at resident/owner
expense by licensed contractor, per
location + Permit
n/a
$30.00 $32.25 + Permit
Hydrology Study Review (off-site) n/a Cost +15% No Change Landscape Plan Review, per 500 SqFt or
portion thereof (in Public ROW)
n/a
$194.00 $208.55
Paving Plan Check
Up to 500 Square feet n/a $466.00 $500.95
500 </= 1000 square feet n/a $639.00 $686.93
over 1000 square feet n/a $812.00 $872.90
Storm Drain Plan Review
up to 50 lineal feet n/a $784.00 $842.80 + Consultant/LA County Cost
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
25 Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
each additional 50 lineal feet, or fraction of n/a $287.00 $308.53 + Consultant/LA County Cost
Transfer of drains to county n/a $959.00 $1.030.93
Transfer of drains to city n/a $2,078.00 $2,233.85
Street Plan Review
up to 1000 square feet n/a $993.00 $1,067.48
each additional 1000 square feet or fraction
of
n/a $496.00 $533.20
Review Plans /approve - New Street Sign
and post
n/a $275.00 $295.63
Sewer plan review (off-site)
If by third party, direct fees + 15% n/a Cost +15% No Change per connection n/a $574.00 $617.05
per 50 lineal foot n/a $574.00 $617.05
per manhole structure/modification n/a $574.00 $617.05
Transfer of sewer to city n/a $2,278.00 $2,448.85
Sewer Area Study Review n/a $1,764.00 $1,896.30
Sewer Area Study Review, 3rd party n/a Cost +15% No Change Water Plan Review (off-site)
Single family residential (1 unit) n/a $1,013.00 $1,088.98 up to three residences n/a $1,507.00 $1,620.03
up to ten residences n/a $2,501.00 $2,688.58
greater than 10 residences n/a $3,087.00 $3,318.53
commercial (1 unit) n/a $1,013.00 $1,088.98
Commercial (multi-unit) n/a $2,120.00 $2,279.00
hydrant extension (per 100 ft) n/a $1,853.00 $1,991.98
Transfer of water lines to city n/a $2,566.00 $2,758.45 Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
26 Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Water Supply Assessment Report Review n/a $1,929.00 $2,073.68 Other Plan Review
Plan Review - Street Lighting (if in house) n/a $1,150.00 $1,236.25 Plan Review - Street Lighting n/a Cost +15% No Change
Plan Review - NPDES (if in house) n/a $1,584.00 $1,702.80 Plan Review - NPDES n/a Cost +15% No Change
Review - Single Family Residential
Driveway/Curb & Gutter/Sidewalk, per item
n/a
$57.00
$61.28
Review - Commercial (or multi-family
residential) Driveway/Curb &
Gutter/Sidewalk, per item
n/a
$200.00 $215.00
Review - Placement or relocation of Asset
above ground in ROW (pole, cell tower,
overhead wired, vault, hatch, service lid,
control box, hydrant), per item (if linear, per
50 feet)
n/a
$248.00 $266.60
Review - Trenching or other penetration
into City ROW, per item (if linear, per 50
feet)
n/a
$143.00 $153.73
Review - Other temporary use of right of
way, per 50 ft
n/a $200.00 $215.00
Review - On-going long-term use of public
right of way, initial review
n/a
$200.00
$215.00
Traffic Control Plan Review (or Ped) n/a
Per lane, per block, per phase/stage n/a $554.00 $595.55 Review - sidewalk closure (without lane
closure)
n/a $143.00 $153.73
Review - Only signage in Lomita ROW (no
lane/bike/sidewalk take)
n/a $143.00 $153.73
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
27 Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Review plan to modify traffic signal control,
per intersection, per change
n/a
$811.00
$871.83
Permits n/a
Nighttime n/a Fee x 1.5 No Change
Paving Permit n/a
Up to 1,000 sq ft + permit issuance n/a $611.00 $656.83 each additional 1000 sq ft or fraction of +
permit issuance
n/a $114.00 $122.55
NPDES - Construction Inspection (for
compliance/runoff) + permit issuance
n/a
Cost +15%
No Change
NPDES - Construction Inspection of LID
elements + permit issuance
n/a Cost +15% No Change
NPDES - Recordation n/a $1,174.00 $1,262.05
Inspection - Sewer Connection, per
connection (in-house) + permit issuance
n/a
$917.00
$985.78
Inspection - Sewer Connection, per
connection (3rd party) + permit issuance
n/a
Cost +15%
No Change
Inspection - Water Connections, per
connection + permit issuance
n/a $1,100.00 $1,182.50
Inspection - Water Connections, per
connection (3rd party) + permit issuance
n/a
Cost +15%
No Change
Residential (single family) Driveway/Curb &
Gutter/Sidewalk, per item + permit issuance
n/a
$28.00
$30.10
Commercial or multifamily Driveway/Curb &
Gutter/Sidewalk, per item + permit issuance
n/a
$172.00
$184.90
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
28 Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Placement or relocation of Asset above
ground in ROW (pole, cell tower, overhead
wired, vault, hatch, service lid, control box,
hydrant), per item (if linear, per 50 feet) +
permit issuance
n/a
$430.00 $462.25
Trenching or other penetration into City
ROW, per item (if linear, per 50 feet) +
permit issuance
n/a
$702.00 $754.65
Installation - New Street Sign and post (by
City)
n/a $1,596.00 $1,715.70
Lighting Installation + permit issuance n/a County cost + 15% No Change Landscape Inspection (in Public ROW)
Up to 500 Square feet + permit issuance n/a $141.00 $151.58 500 </= 1000 square feet + permit
issuance
n/a $226.00 $242.95
Over 1000 square feet + permit issuance n/a $368.00 $395.60 Traffic Control (or Ped) Permit
Per day, per lane, per block, per
phase/stage + permit issuance
n/a $157.00 $168.78
Sidewalk closure (without lane closure), per
parcel, per day + permit issuance
n/a
$71.00
$76.33
Modify traffic signal control, per
intersection, per change + permit issuance
n/a
$1,299.00
$1,396.43
Traffic Control - Only signage in Lomita
ROW + permit issuance
n/a $28.00 $30.10
Other
Other use of Right of Way, per day, per 50
feet + permit issuance
n/a $271.00 $291.33
Master Fee Schedule effective March 19, 2023
29 Description Reference Current Fee Proposed Fee
Permit - Long term use of public right of
way, per year (i.e. awning, sign) + permit
issuance
n/a $200.00 $215.00
Easement request processing (permanent
use of ROW) or City needed easement due
to access needs of approved design
n/a $2,120.00 $2,279.00
Work done without a permit n/a Cost of permit + 15%
No Change
Permit issuance n/a $40.00 $43.00
Permit Work requiring a bond n/a $1,200.00 $1,290.00

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