1 TO: City Council
FROM: Joe Hoefgen, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Gary Y. Sugano, Assistant City Manager
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2024
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Amending Citywide Comprehensive User Fees and Charges Including a CPI Adjustment
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 2024-02 implementing the fee schedule effective April 6, 2024.
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 17, 2023, the City Council adopted a resolution approving a 7.5% CPI increase for the majority of fees in the master fee schedule.
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-Long Beach-Anaheim area is 2.4%. 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 Item No. PH 9a
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
2 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.
In order to encourage continued sign-ups for recreation activities including youth sports, fees are recommended to remain unchanged (with the exception of facility rental fees).
This will allow residents to continue to pay the same price while continuing to receive the highest service levels in the South Bay.
OPTIONS:
1. Adopt the attached resolution implementing the fee schedule effective April 6, 2024.
2. Provide further direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
Additional annual revenue from the adjustment is expected to be approximately $10,000 - $15,000.
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution and Master Fee Schedule
Prepared by: Approved by:
Gary Y. Sugano Joe Hoefgen
Assistant City Manager Interim City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02
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 of 2.4%. 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 February 6, 2024, 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. 2024-02
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 April 6, 2024, (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 6
th day of February 2024.
________________________________
Bill Uphoff, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF LOMITA
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule approved by City Council on February 6, 2024, and will go into effect on April 6, 2024.
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
2 CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Aerial Photo Map (above standard size) Last approved by City Council in January 2022
$10.50 No Change
Aerial Photo Map Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
$5.00 No Change
Copy Fee Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
$0.15 per page No Change
City Clerk Certifications Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
$35.00 No Change
Data provided on USB drive
• 4GB
• 8GB
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 $5
$10
No Change
Dial-A-Ride Replacement Cards Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
$5.00 No Change
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on This
Schedule
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate +
materials
No Change
Non-Public Records Act and Non-Political
Reform Act of 1974 Request Reproduction
Fee
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate +
$0.15 per page
No Change
Reproduction of Records under the CA Public
Records Act
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Direct cost of
duplication or statutory
fee if applicable
No Change
Reproduction of Reports and Statements Filed
under the Political Reform Act of 1974
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
$0.10 per page No Change
Filing Fee – Candidate Statement Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
$600 No Change
Filing Fee – Candidate Nomination Last approved by City Council in January 2022
$25 No Change
Filing Fee – Intent to Circulate a Petition Last approved by City Council in January 2022
$200 No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
3 Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Duces Tecum Subpoena (Per CA Evidence
Code)
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
$15.00 No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
4 BUSINESS LICENSE
Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Issuance of Business License (Processing Time)
Applicable to all business licenses except home
occupation permits
Last approved by
City Council in
January 2022
$53.75 $55.04
Issue Business License Violation Notice Last approved by City Council in
January 2022
$63.96 $65.49
Issue Business License Violation Citation Last approved by City Council in
January 2022
$255.85 $261.99
Process Violation through Court System Last approved by City Council in
January 2022
$255.85 $261.99
Sidewalk Vending Permit* Last approved by
City Council in
January 2022
$322.50 $330.24
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
5 CITYWIDE FEES
Service Description Reference 100% Cost
Recovery
Current Fee New Fee
Electric Charging Station Last approved by City
Council in January
2023
n/a 0.25/kWh and
$3.00/hour idle fee
No Change
Return Check Charge (NSF) – 1
st
Returned Check
Last approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a; per Civil Code
1719
$25.00 No Change
Return Check Charge (NSF) – each
subsequent check by same person
Last approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a; per Civil Code
1719
$35.00 No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
6 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Staff Research Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Miscellaneous Requests Not
Identified on this Schedule
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate plus
materials
No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(BUILDING & SAFETY & CODE ENFORCEMENT)
Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
BUILDING AND SAFETY
LA County Building Fees Resolution No. 99-21 100% above county fee No Change Staff Research Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on
this Schedule
Last 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 February
2024
$375.25 + Hearing Officer
Cost
$384.25
Attorney Charges Last 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 February
2024
$150.50 $154.11
General Plan Update Fee % of Building Permit Fee;
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
5% No Change
Initial Inspection Fee Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$150.50 $154.11
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on
Schedule
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate plus
materials
No Change
Notary Services Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Actual notary cost No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
8 Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Nuisance Abatement Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$215 + Cost $220.16 + Cost
Permissive Removal (Graffiti on Private
Property)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
New Actual Cost + 10%
Record a Lien Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$215 $220.16
Re-Inspection Fee Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$150.50 $154.11
Special Cases Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Staff Research Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Vehicle Abatement Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$268.75 + Cost $275.20 + Cost
Weed Abatement Re-Inspection Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$150.50 $154.11
Work Without a Permit Investigation Last increase approved by City Council in February
2024
$376.25 $385.28
MASSAGE*
New City Registration Certificate (CRC)
Application Processing Fee (covers the
cost of processing the application and
ONE on-site inspection)
Adopted per Resolution No.
2015-7
$680.00 $696.32
Renewal Fee Adopted per Resolution No.
2015-7 $373.00 $381.95
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
9 Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Miscellaneous Facility Inspection Fee Adopted per Resolution No. 2015-7 $133.00 $136.19
Change of Ownership Fee (covers the
cost of processing the application and
ONE on-site inspection)
Adopted per Resolution No.
2015-7 $680.00 $696.32
Hearing Fee for Revocation Suspension
before the Community Development
Director
Adopted per Resolution No.
2015-7 $852.00 $872.45
Appeal fee to a hearing in front of a
hearing officer
Deposit and billed at an hourly rate
Unused funds to be refunded to the
appellant- additional fee may be required
if original deposit does not cover hearing
officer’s reasonable time for preparation,
hearing and issuance of decision.
Adopted per Resolution No.
2015-7
$2,000 Deposit $2,000 Deposit
Change of Location Fee Adopted per Resolution No.
2015-7 $680.00 $680.00
* The above massage-related fees are required in addition to any Business License fees and Zoning Clearance fees as required under the Lomita Municipal Code.
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
10 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(PLANNING)
Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Administrative Fees
Administrative Site Plan Review (per
property unless project includes a lot
tie or lot consolidation)
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$698.75 $715.52
Adult Use Business Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$4,622.50 $4,733.44
Annual Affordable Housing
Recertification
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$119.44 $122.30
Banner Installation (Bracket over
Narbonne Av)
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$241.88 $247.68
Certificate of Compliance Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$182.75 $187.13
Film Permits Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$182.75 $187.13
GIS Mapping Services Last approved by City Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Inspections Last approved by City Council in January
2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Landscape Plan Review (All Others) Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$365.50 $374.27
Landscape Plan Review
(Single Family Residential)
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$182.75 $187.13
Lot Merger Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$645.00 $660.48
Lot Line Adjustment Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$1,075.00 $1,100.80
Mailing Labels/Radius Map Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$473.00 $484.35
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
11 Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Pre-Application Meeting Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$408.50 $418.30
Pre-Review for Building Permit Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$182.75 $187.13
Residential Property Reports Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$268.75 $275.20
Sign Review (per physical sign) Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$161.25 $165.12
Special Event Permit Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$215.00 $220.16
Temporary Banner Permit – Review Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$68.26 $69.89
Telecommunications Facilities –
Administrative Review
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$1,612.50 $1,651.20
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
Review
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$1,400 $1,433.60
Zone Clearance Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$102.66 $105.12
Zoning Letter Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$365.50 $374.27
Technology Surcharge Last approved by City Council in January 2022
4% Surcharge on All
Fees
No Change
Planning Commission/City Council Application Fees
Appeal to City Council Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$1,451.25 $1,486.08
Appeal to Planning Commission Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$1,451.25 $1,486.08
Appeal – Lot Line Adjustment and Lot
Merger
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$698.75 $715.52
Appeal – Adult Use Business Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$1,451.25 $1,486.08
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
12 Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Major Conditional Use Permit Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$4,622.50 $4,733.44
Minor Conditional Use Permit Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$1,612.50 $1,651.20
Determination of Similarity Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$731.00 $748.54
Extension of Time – Community
Director Approval
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$365.50 $374.27
Extension of Time – Planning
Commission Approval
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$537.50 $550.40
Final Map Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$1,021.25 $1,045.76
General Plan Amendment Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$6,235.00 $6,384.64
Height Variation Permit Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$1,612.50 $1,651.20
Site Plan Review (All Others) Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$3,493.75 $3,577.60
Site Plan Review
(Single Family Residential)
Last increase approved by City Council in
February 2024
$1,612.50 $1,651.20
Site Plan Review (Murals) Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$1,612.50 $400.00
Specific Plan Last 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
February 2024
$3,171.25 $3,247.36
Tentative Parcel Map Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$4,461.25 + Consultant
Cost
$4,568.32 + Consultant
Cost
Tentative Tract Map Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$6,073.75 + Consultant
Cost
$6,219.52 + Consultant
Cost
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
13 Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Traffic and Parking Studies Last 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
February 2024
$6,288.75 $6,439.68
Zone Text Amendment Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$6,288.75 $6,439.68
Zone Variance Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$3,493.75 $3,577.60
Technology Surcharge Last approved by City Council in January 2022
4% Surcharge on All
Fees
No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
14 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(PLANNING)
Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Environmental Fees
Environmental Impact Report Last approved by City Council in January 2022
Actual Cost +
Staff Hours
No Change
Exemptions Last increase approved by City
Council in February 2024
$215.00 $220.16
Fish & Game Fee for Environmental Impact
Reports
Last approved by City Council in
January 2022
Actual Cost No Change
Fish & Game Fee for Negative Declarations
and Mitigated Negative Declarations
Last approved by City Council in
January 2022
Actual Cost No Change
Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative
Declaration
Last increase approved by City
Council in February 2024
$1,341.60 $1,373.79
Technology Surcharge Last approved by City Council in
January 2022
4% Surcharge on All
Fees
No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
15 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(MISCELLANEOUS)
Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Miscellaneous Fees
Moving Truck Permit Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$16.13 $16.51
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified
on this Schedule
Last 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 February 2024
$127.93 $131.00
Staff Research Last approved by City Council in
January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Technology Surcharge Last approved by City Council in
January 2022
4% Surcharge on All
Fees
No Change
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
16 RECREATION AND FACILITIES DIVISION
(FACILITY RENTALS AND ATHLETIC USE)
Service Description Reference 100%
Recovery
Cost
Current Fee New Fee
Tom Rico Community Room
– min. 2 hours
Deposit Last 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 February
2024
n/a $107.00/$134.00 $109.50/$137.00
Picnic Shelter – min. 2 hours
Deposit Last 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 February
2024
n/a $16.00/$32.00 $16.25/$32.50
Railroad Museum
Deposit Last approved by
City Council in
January 2022
n/a $100.00 No Change
Per Hour Fee
(min. 2 hours)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in October
2023
n/a $54.00/hr. $55.25/hr.
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
17 Service Description Reference 100%
Recovery
Cost
Current Fee New Fee
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 $107.00 $109.50
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 February
2024
n/a $43/$80.00 $44.00/$81.50
Per Hour Fee (51 – 100
people)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in February
2024
n/a $80.00/$107.00 $81.75/$109.50
Soccer Fields
Deposit Last increase
approved by City
Council in January
2022
n/a $100.00 No Change
Per Hour Fee (min. 2
hours)
Last increase
approved by City
Council in February
2024
n/a $43.00/$64.00 $44.00/$65.50
Softball Fields and Outside
Areas
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
18 Service Description Reference 100%
Recovery
Cost
Current Fee New Fee
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 February
2024
n/a $68.00/$95.00 $69.50/$97.00
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 April 6, 2024
19 RECREATION AND FACILITIES DIVISION
(ADULT PROGRAMS/DOG OBEDIENCE)
Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Adult Sports – Team (City Managed)
Co-Ed Kickball (Per Team) Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$350/$405 + $25/game
official fee
$358.00/$414.00 +
$25/game official fee
Adult Basketball (Per Team) Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$506 + $30/game official
fee
$518.00 + $30/game
official fee
Men’s Softball (Per Team) Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$350/$405 + $25/game
official fee
$358.00/$414.00 +
$25/game official fee
Men and Women’s Soccer (Per
Team)
Last increase approved by City Council
in February 2024
$450/$506 + $25/game
official fee
$460.00/$518.00 +
$25/game official fee
Lomita Park Adult Sports (Contract)
Adult Basketball Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$445.50 $456.00
Men’s Soccer Last increase approved by City Council
in February 2024
$400/$453 $409.00/$463.00
Women’s 7 v 7 Soccer Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$400/$453 $409.00/$463.00
Men’s 9 v 9 Soccer Last increase approved by City Council in February 2024
$400/$453 $409.00/$463.00
Big Ball Last increase approved by City Council
in February 2024
$325/$377.50 $332.00/$386.00
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
Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
70% Contract/30% City
Split
No Change
Dance – Adult
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
20 Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Adult Dance – Contracted
Classes
Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
70% Contract/30% City
Split
No Change
Other
Other Programs – Contracted
Classes
Last increase approved by City Council
in January 2022
70% Contract/30% City
Split
No Change
Senior Programs
Senior Programs – 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 April 6, 2024
21 RECREATION AND FACILITIES DIVISION
(YOUTH SPORTS & DANCE/YOUTH CAMPS/PARENT AND ME)
Service Description Reference Current Fee New 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
Last increase approved by City
Council in January 2022
$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
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
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
22 Service Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
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 April 6, 2024
23 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Encroachment Permits
Encroachment Permit - Extension
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$114.83
$117.58
Grading Plan Check
Up to 1,000 cubic yards
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$192.16 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
$196.77 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
1,001 – 10,000 cubic yards
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$512.65 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
$524.95 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
10,001 – 100,000 cubic yards
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,015.88 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
$1,040.26 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
100,001 - 500,000 cubic yards
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,726.45 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
$1,767.88 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
Over 500,000 cubic yards
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$2,956.25 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
$3,027.20 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on
this Schedule
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff Hourly Rate plus
materials
No Change
Miscellaneous After Hours (after 4:00 pm
weekdays, all weekends and holidays)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$128.33 $131.40
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
24 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Road Debris Removal
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 City cost plus contractor
costs if necessary
No Change
Staff Research Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 Staff Hourly Rate No Change
Street Vacation
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$822.38 $842.11
Technology Surcharge
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 7%
No Change
Water Utility
Additional Charge for Unlock After
Business Hours
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$128.33 $131.41
After Hours Labor Rate
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
1.5 times staff labor rate
No Change
Angle Meter Stop
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$192.16 $196.77
Backflow Administration (escalated letters -
per letter)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$70 per missed deadline No Change
Backflow Administration
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$4 per month No Change
Bill Re-printing
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$9.68 $9.91
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
25 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Construction Meter Rental (+Deposit + Cost
of Water)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$77.27 + $800 Deposit +
Cost of Water
$79.12 + $800 Deposit +
Cost of Water
Construction Meter Disconnect Fee
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$128.33 $131.41
Construction Meter Relocation
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$159.91 $163.74
Construction/Temporary Meter - Meter
Installation
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$252.13 $258.18
Customer Call-Out Fee during Non-Regular
Working Hours
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
1.5 times staff labor rate
No Change
Customer Call-Out Fee during Normal
Business Hours
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Staff labor rate No Change
Fire Flow Test
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$384.31 $393.53
Meter Replacement
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$255.99 + Cost of Meter $262.13 + Cost of Meter
Meter Size Increase
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$384.31 + Cost of Meter $393.53 + Cost of Meter
Meter Size Reduction
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$255.99 + Cost of Meter $262.13 + Cost of Meter
New Account Charge (new customers /
customer names)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$16.13 $16.51
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
26 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
New Account Deposit (applies to customer
requesting service in their name)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$10.75 $11.00
Notice of Impending Lock (48 days from
statement date)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$48.38 $49.54
One-day Permit (in lieu of construction
meter)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$63.83 $65.36
New service connection
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,742.00 $1,783.80
Re-connection Fee
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$96.08 $98.38
Replacement of a Cut Lock
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$255.99 $262.13
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Requests Not Identified on
this Schedule
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
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 Governing Resolution
No Change
Leak Check - Field Verification
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$53.75 $55.04
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
27 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Leak Log provided to Customer Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
No cost No Change
Water Meter Installation, per meter
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$612.75 + Cost of Meter $627.45 + Cost of Meter
Water Meter Test
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$197.50 $202.24
Water shutdowns for connections
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$645.00 $660.48
Will Serve Request (Water, sewer)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$387.00 $396.28
Hydrant - Illegal Use
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$5,581.40 $5,715.35
Block Party Package, no parking signs and
barricades + permit for a 1-day event
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$295.63 $302.72
Moving Package regular, up to 16-foot
truck) 2 No parking signs + permit for 24-
hour period
Additional 24-hour periods (up to 3 days)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$107.50 $110.08
$44.03 per additional day
Moving Package (large, > 16-foot truck), 4
no parking signs + permit, for a 24-hour
period
Additional 24-hour periods (up to 3 days)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$188.13 $192.64
$44.03 per additional day
Reserved temporary parking (1 standard
car space). for a 24-hour period
Additional 24-hour periods (up to 3 days)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$132.23 $135.40
$43 per additional day
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
28 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Reserved temporary parking (oversized
vehicle/equipment moving truck, pod, trash
bin), per day + permit, for a 24-hour period
Additional 24-hour periods (up to 3 days)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$188.13 $192.64
$44.03 per additional day
Park an un-hitched trailer, excludes “no
parking signs” for 24-hour period
n/a Encroachment Permit Fee
($43)
Encroachment Permit Fee
($44.03)
Tree Planting (if required by Planning
department) work performed by
developer/resident + permit
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$132.23 $135.40
Tree Planting (if required by Planning
department) performed by Public Works,
per tree
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$841.73 $861.93
Tree Removal, Trimming, and/or Tree
Planting (not required by Planning
department) conducted at resident/owner
expense by licensed contractor, per
location + Permit
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024 $32.25 + Permit $33.02 + Permit
Hydrology Study Review (off-site) n/a Cost +15% No Change Landscape Plan Review, per 500 SqFt or
portion thereof (in Public ROW)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$208.55 $213.55
Paving Plan Check
Up to 500 Square feet
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$500.95 $512.97
500 </= 1000 square feet
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$686.93 $703.41
over 1000 square feet
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$872.90 $893.84
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
29 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Storm Drain Plan Review
up to 50 lineal feet
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$842.80 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
$863.02 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
each additional 50 lineal feet, or fraction of
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$308.53 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
$315.93 + Consultant/LA
County Cost
Transfer of drains to county
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,030.93 $1,055.67
Transfer of drains to city
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$2,233.85 $2,287.46
Street Plan Review
up to 1000 square feet
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,067.48 $1,093.09
each additional 1000 square feet or fraction
of
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$533.20 $545.99
Review Plans /approve - New Street Sign
and post
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$295.63 $302.72
Sewer plan review (off-site)
If by third party, direct fees + 15% Last approved by City Council in January 2022 Cost +15% No Change
per connection
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$617.05 $631.85
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
30 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
per 50 lineal foot
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$617.05 $631.85
per manhole structure/modification
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$617.05 $631.85
Transfer of sewer to city
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$2,448.85 $2,507.62
Sewer Area Study Review
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,896.30 $1,941.81
Sewer Area Study Review, 3rd party Last approved by City Council in January 2022 Cost +15% No Change
Water Plan Review (off-site)
Single family residential (1 unit)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,088.98 $1,115.11
up to three residences
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,620.03 $1,658.91
up to ten residences
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$2,688.58 $2,753.10
greater than 10 residences
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$3,318.53 $3,398.17
commercial (1 unit)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,088.98 $1,115.11
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
31 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Commercial (multi-unit)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$2,279.00 $2,333.69
hydrant extension (per 100 ft)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,991.98 $2,039.78
Transfer of water lines to city
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$2,758.45 $2,824.65
Water Supply Assessment Report Review
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$2,073.68 $2,123.44
Other Plan Review
Plan Review - Street Lighting (if in house)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,236.25
$1,265.92
Plan Review - Street Lighting Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 Cost +15% No Change
Plan Review - NPDES (if in house)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,702.80
$1,743.66
Plan Review - NPDES Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 Cost +15% No Change
Review - Single Family Residential
Driveway/Curb & Gutter/Sidewalk, per item
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$61.28 $62.75
Review - Commercial (or multi-family
residential) Driveway/Curb &
Gutter/Sidewalk, per item
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$215.00 $220.16
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
32 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Review - Placement or relocation of Asset
above ground in ROW (pole, cell tower,
overhead wired, vault, hatch, service lid,
control box, hydrant), per item
Last approved by City
Council in October 2023 $266.60 (with removal of
the linear feet calculation)
$272.99 (with removal of
the linear feet calculation)
Review - Trenching or other penetration
into City ROW, per item (if linear, per 50
feet)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$153.73 $157.41
Review - Other temporary use of right of
way, per 50 ft
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$215.00 $220.16
Review - On-going long-term use of public
right of way, initial review
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$215.00 $220.16
Traffic Control Plan Review (or Ped)
Per lane, per block, per phase/stage
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$595.55 $609.84
Review - sidewalk closure (without lane
closure)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$153.73 $157.41
Review - Only signage in Lomita ROW (no
lane/bike/sidewalk take)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$153.73 $157.41
Review plan to modify traffic signal control,
per intersection, per change
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$871.83 $892.75
Permits
Nighttime Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 Fee x 1.5 No Change
Paving Permit
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
33 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Up to 1,000 sq ft + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$656.83
$672.59
each additional 1000 sq ft or fraction of +
permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$122.55
$125.49
NPDES - Construction Inspection (for
compliance/runoff) + permit issuance
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 Cost +15%
No Change
NPDES - Construction Inspection of LID
elements + permit issuance
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 Cost +15% No Change
NPDES - Recordation
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,262.05
$1,292.33
Inspection - Sewer Connection, per
connection (in-house) + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$985.78
$1,009.43
Inspection - Sewer Connection, per
connection (3rd party) + permit issuance
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 Cost +15%
No Change
Inspection - Water Connections, per
connection + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,182.50
$1,210.88
Inspection - Water Connections, per
connection (3rd party) + permit issuance
Last approved by City
Council in January 2022 Cost +15%
No Change
Residential (single family) Driveway/Curb &
Gutter/Sidewalk, per item + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$30.10 $30.82
Commercial or multifamily Driveway/Curb &
Gutter/Sidewalk, per item + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$184.90 $189.33
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
34 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Placement or relocation of Asset above
ground in ROW (pole, cell tower, overhead
wired, vault, hatch, service lid, control box,
hydrant), per item + permit issuance
Last approved by City
Council in October 2023
$462.25 (with removal of
the linear feet calculation)
$473.34 (with removal of
the linear feet calculation)
Trenching or other penetration into City
ROW, per item (if linear, per 50 feet) +
permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$754.65 $772.76
Installation - New Street Sign and post (by
City)
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,715.70 $1,756.87
Lighting Installation + permit issuance Last approved by City Council in January 2022 County cost + 15% No Change
Landscape Inspection (in Public ROW)
Up to 500 Square feet + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$151.58 $155.21
500 </= 1000 square feet + permit
issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$242.95 $248.78
Over 1000 square feet + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$395.60 $405.09
Traffic Control (or Ped) Permit
Per day, per lane, per block, per
phase/stage + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$168.78 $172.83
Sidewalk closure (without lane closure), per
parcel, per day + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$76.33 $78.16
Master Fee Schedule effective April 6, 2024
35 Description Reference Current Fee New Fee
Modify traffic signal control, per
intersection, per change + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,396.43 $1,429.94
Traffic Control - Only signage in Lomita
ROW + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$30.10 $30.82
Other
Other use of Right of Way, per day, per 50
feet + permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$291.33 $298.32
Permit - Long term use of public right of
way, per year (i.e. awning, sign) + permit
issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$215.00 $220.16
Easement request processing (permanent
use of ROW) or City needed easement due
to access needs of approved design
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$2,279.00 $2,333.69
Work done without a permit Last approved by City
Council in January 2022
Cost of permit + 15% No Change
Permit issuance
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$43.00
$44.03
Permit Work requiring a bond
Last increase approved by
City Council in February
2024
$1,290.00
$1,320.96