RESOLUTION NO. 25-0020
A RESOLUTION OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY
COUNCIL ESTABLISHING NEW FEES AND CHARGES
FOR GOODS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES PROVIDED BY
THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AND AMENDING AND
RESTATING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE
THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY DECLARE,
FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Manhattan Beach (“City”) is empowered to impose reasonable fees, rates, and charges for municipal services. California Government Code Section 66000 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt fees for municipal services, provided such fees do not exc eed the cost to the City for providing the services. Periodically, the City Council determines that fees, rates, and charges should cover the costs reasonably borne or a substantial portion of the actual costs of the goods and services provided by the City.
SECTION 2. The City has conducted an extensive analysis of its services, the costs reasonably borne by the City in providing its services, the beneficiaries of such services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for such services. The City retained an independent consultant, Willdan Financial Services (“Willdan”) , to conduct the analysis of the City’s services and related costs. Willdan collected data from City personnel as part of that analysis. City departments have reviewed the fee schedule and made certain recommendations to ensure the full cost of services are identified and fully recovered when possible.
Willdan completed a Full Cost Allocation Plan dated April 2025 and a Comprehensive User Fee Study dated April 2025 (collectively “Studies”). The Studies are on file with the City Finance Department and are incorporated by this reference. The Studies set forth a mechanism to ensure that fees adopted by the City do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for providing the services f or which the fees are charged.
SECTION 3. The adoption of this Resolution approves and sets forth a procedure for increasing reasonable costs, fines and penalties for the purpose of meeting increased operating expenses of City departments and is, therefore, exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21080 et seq.) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A).
SECTION 4. After conducting a duly noticed public hearing on April 15, 2025, and satisfying all applicable provisions of California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66018, the City Council hereby determines that the fees, rates, and charges should cover the costs reasonably borne or a substantial portion of the actual costs of the goods and services provided by the City and that certain fees, rates, and charges identified on the Proposed Comprehensive Fee Schedule (“Fee Schedule”) attached hereto as Attachment A and incorporated by this reference, do not fully re cover the actual costs under the existing fee schedules.
SECTION 5. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby establishes, adjusts and increases the fees, rates, and charges for the items identified in the Fee Schedule . The City Council hereby finds that, where applicable, the fees, rates and charges will not exceed the cost of providing the service to which such fees apply. The fees adopted hereunder are based upon the actual cost to the City of providing the service o r facility for which the fee is charged. Calculation of the fees is based upon the Studies conducted by Willdan.
SECTION 6. The State of California requires cities to charge state - established fees, rates, and charges, which are paid to the State. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to incorporate such State -imposed fees, rates and charges into the Fee Schedule, and every year hereafter.
SECTION 7. The restatement in the attached Fee Schedule of existing rates and amounts for previously imposed fees, and charges is for the purpose of administrative convenience and is not intended, and shall not be construed, as the imposition, extension, or increase of any such fee, or charge.
SECTION 8. The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall have the authority to interpret the provisions of this Resolution and the attached Fee Schedule for purposes of resolving ambiguities. The City Manager shall have the authority to authorize and require reasonable compensation for the temporary use of City property or receipt of City services not otherwise provided for in this Resolution or other applicable resolutions or ordinances. Such compensation shall be based upon the City’s fully burdened hourly rates or costs as described in the Studies.
SECTION 9. Any increase or decrease in the fees listed on the Fee Schedule shall take effect July 1 , 202 5, including those related to Community Development services. Fees will subsequently increase or decrease on July 1st, annually, based on salary increase/decreases per current Memoranda of Understanding with City Employee bargaining groups for all fees not set by law.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED on April 15, 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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AMY THOMAS HOWORTH
Mayor
ATTEST:
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LIZA TAMURA
City Clerk