Agenda — Solvang City Council, April 28, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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AGENDA

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY APRIL 28, 2025
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Council: 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, Ca 93463
David Brown, Mayor Virtual & in Council Chamber
Mark Infanti District 1
Claudia Orona Mayor pro tem, District 2
Louise Smith District 3
Elizabeth Orona District 4
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6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Virtual speakers will follow.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE - Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, any party to a City proceeding must disclose on the record any campaign contributions made to a member of the City Council [or commission] in excess of $250 in the past 12 months. This disclosure requirement includes contributions by the party’s agent and aggregated contributions from persons or entities related to the party. Please make the disclosure as soon as possible, but not later than the beginning of the proceeding. 3BAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - If, as a participant of this meeting, you need special assistance the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk at either (805) 688-5575 x206 or [email protected]. 72- hours’ notice is requested. 4BLET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Do you have about one minute a month to help make Solvang better? The City of Solvang is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable input from residents to inform our decisions. We encourage residents to sign up at www.flashvote.com/Solvang or call 775-235-2240 to participate by phone or text only.

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1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
a. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Lt. Mark Valencia Retirement Proclamation b. Child Abuse Awareness and Sexual Assault Awareness Proclamation c. Water Services Proclamation

2. PRESENTATIONS
a. Quarterly Marketing efforts presentation

3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON- AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to address the Council on items not on the Agenda and on Consent. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes and may speak only once. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or act on issues not on the agenda, except to briefly respond or ask Staff to follow up on such items.

4. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
Informational Report

5. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439), REPORT OUT,

EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS, COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS
Reports of meetings attended, contributions made or received, communications, and Comments and requests from City Council Members.

6. CONSENT ITEMS
Consent is designed for routine; administrative city matters and is approved by roll call vote with one motion.

These items are discussed only at the request of council members. Members of the public were afforded an opportunity to speak on Consent items during the Public Communications portion of this agenda. a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve City Council Minutes: April 14, 2025
c. Receive and file Quarterly Financial Report
d. Receive and file Quarterly Public Records Requests Report e. Approve the Ninth Amendment to the Agreement with Meridian Consultants LLC for additional CEQA and NEPA compliance tasks for the WWTP Water Quality Project for an additional $19,820 for a total Contract Amount not to Exceed $290,213 for the existing term December 31, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. f. Receive and file Solvang Council Goals 2024/26 Third Quarter Update g. Receive and file SYVT Quarterly Memo FY 2025 Q3.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25-1282 Updating and Establishing User and Regulatory Fees for various City services.

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a. Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc for additional Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Scope and Reduction in Solar System Scope Services for the WWTP Water Quality Project for an additional $102,680 for a total Contract Amount not to Exceed $1,699,680, for the existing term to June 30, 2026, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City.
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b. Discussion and possible action to receive and file grant funding applications. c. Discussion and possible action regarding Solvang Mesa Storm Drain Modification. d. Discussion and direction to Staff regarding modifications to Title 11, Zoning Ordinance Section 11-10-A, Design District Overlay and Chapter 13, Sign Ordinance

9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk for the City of Solvang, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing revised notice was posted at the City of Solvang City Hall bulletin board at 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA and on the City of Solvang website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, per Government Code 54954.2.

Dated this 24th day of April 2025.
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PROCLAMATION IN APPRECIATION OF LT MARK VALENCIA
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Mark Valencia,was hired by the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Office (SBSO) as a Patrol Deputy on July 3, 1995; and WHEREAS, Lt. Valencia has served Santa Barbara County with distinction for nearly 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Lt. Valencia has garnered numerous recognitions throughout his career, including a 2020 Lifesaver Award (for CPR performed on an overdose patient), a 2019 SBSO Deputy of the Quarter, and multiple letters of appreciation between 2007- 2014 for his work in SBSO Special Investigations Bureau; and WHEREAS, Lt. Valencia was assigned to the City of Solvang as Chief of Police Services on September 18, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Solvang residents have been served well with him in this role; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Mark Valencia has decided to retire, effective March 31, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Mayor David Brown, along with the City Council of the City of Solvang, California do hereby Proclaim April 2025 as "Lt.

Mark Valencia Appreciation Month" and in doing so we encourage all Solvang residents to wish him 'Happy Trails' in his well-deserved retirement.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and have caused the Official Seal of the City of Solvang, California, to be affixed this 14th day of April, 2025.

David Brown, Mayor
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Quarterly Report April 2025
TJAAdvertising.com Prepared for City of Solvang By TJA Advertising 7 Visit California Sponsored Eblast
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● Secured two insertions and received the second
one at no charge (+$3,000 bonus).
● These blocks generated over 150,000
impressions and over 400 link clicks.
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California Guide CCTC co-op
● Visit California Road Trips● Special link to Visit California Road Trips website, number 1 tourism website for those interested in travel in California ● Total Distribution of one million copies● 600,000 copies polly-bag with Travel & Leisure, Food and Wine and Real Simple Magazine subscribers
● Remaining copies are distributed to those who
express interest in a destination
9 Photo Shoot of Brick and Builds
Event
● Drone, stills and video of all activities ● Sharing out to PR and Social Media partners
● Over 130 assets will be helpful for next
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● Restaurant Weeks promotions including
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page, event and homepage feature (1,366 Views)
● “Space Missions and Solvang” blog post for Vandenburg launch awareness (251 Views)
● Bi‐Weekly event calendar updates gathered from
around the web (17,974 Views)
● New Category and Archive pages for Blog (211 Views)● New page/event for Brick and Builds 2025 (4,516 Views) Website Design Projects HighlightsVisitor views listed for January - March 2025. ● Dambo Troll promotions and updates (7,308 Views)
● “Fairytale” campaign support, including
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homepage web banners (331 Views)
● "What's New" in Solvang blog post (332 Views)
● New SYV Specials Banner with Pop Up
● Vote for Solvang banners
● Interactive Brick and Builds Map and PDF
12 Sessions = 217,634 | Y/Y = +7%
Page Views = 364,536 | Y/Y = ‐3%
Lodging Specials Page Views = 41,299 |
Y/Y = +53%Lodging Referrals = 21,846 | Y/Y = +153%
Website Sessions Lodging Referrals
21,846 (lodging referrals) x 30% (look to
book ratio) = 6,554 (reservations) x 2nights (average length of stay) = 13,108 room nights x $225 average ADR =$2,949,300 (possible reservations made from website lodging referrals). 12% TOTgenerated = $353,916 13 Paid Meta Ads
● Custom meta ads are created and launched monthly● Targeting is based on key demographics identified through Placer AI and additional audience insights,including income levels and interests. ● Each ad averages over 12,500 clicks, all directed to the lodging specials page.
● This quarter’s top‐performing ad promoted the Bricks
and Builds event, achieving an impressive average CPC of just $0.12.

TJA’s Digital Marketing Efforts
14 ● Monthly e‐blasts and blog posts are created and
published to keep content fresh and relevant.
● E‐blasts are sent to a subscriber list of 66,561
engaged users.
● Our average open rate is 48%—well above the
industry standard of 20%.
● The top‐performing e‐blast in March reached a 52%
open rate and highlighted “What’s New” content.

TJA’s Digital Marketing Efforts
15 ● Localhood Stories are created and embedded across our website and may also be featured on the Visit California website and Google Discover.
● This quarter’s top‐performing story was a journey through the bakeries of Solvang.
● Over 500 pieces of user‐generated content have been
secured and are accessible for ongoing use.
● UGC is also repurposed as Pins on Pinterest to expand reach.
● Full performance reporting is available via a live dashboard and monthly written reports.

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17 SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT
January-March 2025PREPARED BY ISLETT AGENCY
18 OVERVIEW
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Key TakeawaysQuarterly DataTop Performing ContentCommunity EngagementQuarterly ProjectsInstagram Market Analysis 19 KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Content interactions and reach increasedsignificantly.High performing UGC content.Facebook engagement increased from Lulu post.

Successful USA Today Campaign.Utilized IG native text feature for optimal reach.Strong engagement response from highperforming video content.

JANUARY WINS
Utilized new IG native text feature for optimalreach.New follower boost from Corgi collab post.High performing UGC and seasonal content.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Utilized new IG native text feature for optimalreach.New follower boost from Corgi collab post.High performing UGC and seasonal content.

Content interactions and reach increasedsignificantly.High performing UGC content.Facebook engagement increased from Lulu post.

Successful USA Today Campaign.Utilized IG native text feature for optimal reach.Strong engagement response from highperforming video content. 21 KEY TAKEAWAYS Jan-Mar 2025
Continued partnerships with influencers.Increase in islett created videos.Utilizing UGC.New 2025 content.

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INSTAGRAM 6,025 4,141 37 44 382,605 219,367 22,711 18,832FACEBOOK 595 1,046 35 42 703,370 805,174 8,377 11,287TIKTOK 164 193 14 5 43,749 35,232 777 516TOTAL 6,784 5,380 86 90 1,129,724 1,059,773 31,865 30,635 Jan-Mar 2025 QUARTERLY CHECK-IN QUARTERLY CHECK-IN
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Lulu Launch - optimized with collab feature.
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Native platform features and video montages increase reach and impressions.

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Native platform features and video montages increase reach and impressions. 29 TOP PERFORMING CONTENT - FACEBOOK
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Solvang landmarks and signage resonate with this audience. 48k views, 720 likes, 39 comments, 59 shares, 3 saves
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Outside of our social media schedule planning and video editing, we:

Provided influencer support for AnnaMonitored and reshared influencer contentActively updated Julefest posts with most up to date event informationGave expert input on the social landscape during LA firesCommunicated with Thomas Dambo’s team to secure collaboration reelsSourced usable content from businesses/influencersVisited Solvang for a 2025 content shoot with our internal photographer Q4 PROJECTS
Outside of our social media schedule planning and video editing, we:

Provided influencer support for AnnaMonitored and reshared influencer contentActively updated Julefest posts with most up to date event informationGave expert input on the social landscape during LA firesCommunicated with Thomas Dambo’s team to secure collaboration reelsSourced usable content from businesses/influencersVisited Solvang for a 2025 content shoot with our internal photographer 35 INSTAGRAM MARKET ANALYSIS
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38 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap)
Press Communications
• Drafting + updating + distributing press releases / marketing copy for Solvang ‘developments’ and other happenings, as well as media outreach in support of new or existing Solvang businesses or other Solvang initiatives.
• Included continued distribution of press blast on behalf of the California Nature Art Museum:
“Solvang’s California Nature Art Museum to Debut California’s First Permanent THOMASDAMBO TROLL, February 2, 2025” • Included late-February press release distribution: “April 5 & 6, 2025: Solvang, California, Hosts Inaugural ‘Solvang Brick & Builds’ Brick-Building Festival and Town-wide Competition” • Included early-March press release distribution: “Solvang, California, Nominated for 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award in Two Categories, ‘Best Small Town in theWest’ and ‘Best Small Town Food Scene’” [+ follow-up emails to announce Solvang’snomination in third 2025 10Best category, ‘Best Main Street’] • Each of the above-listed press releases was used for editorial consideration as well as for other SolvangUSA marketing team projects. (content for all of these sits in shared Google docs) Solvang Tourism, Jan | Feb | Mar 2025 :: PR Briefs
prepared by Anna Ferguson-Sparks, Stiletto Marketing
39 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) Content / Media Liaison
• Submitted Solvang photo options for “a new [Hebrew-language] guidebook covering California for the Israeli publishing house Steinhart-Sharav.”
• Continued correspondence with Southern California-based movie distribution company regarding the Spring 2025 U.S. release of Danish film, The Kiss, and potential Solvang film screening event. Screening event is now tentatively scheduled for late-May, to be held at the Elverhøj Museum of History & Art. All further details TBA.

Media Outreach
• Check SOS, Substack, Connectively, and/or other media queries daily; submitted Solvang and/or individual businesses within City to eleven (11) specific queries. • Additional, ongoing media outreach or pitching not tied to SOS, Substack, or specific queries.

Included “Caviar Lasagna” from Chef Cullen Campbell, who had originally planned to open Crudo restaurant and bar in Solvang. (full article linked here) Posted: January 27, 2025Forbes.com UVPM: 102MEst. Views (of this piece on their site): 159KUnedited “Publicity Value:” $25,956 40 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) Content Submissions
• Solvang content submissions to Visit California for future PR / Media consideration:
• Lulu Hyggelig, California’s First Permanent THOMAS DAMBO TROLL, Debuts inside Solvang Museum (call for “What's New in California” submissions) – PUBLISHED – 3/10/2025 • Arts & Crafts to Arcades: Solvang Playtime Paints Nostalgic Pictures – Punctuated by Wine & Pastries (call for “Professional Meetings and Events: Purposeful Play” idea submissions) • Earth-Friendly Experiences in Danish-Settled Solvang Reflect Village's Denmark Roots (call for “Sustainable Travel” idea submissions)
• Solvang Viking Museum Expands, Introduces New Exhibits, features Viking Women’s Outfits Installation (call for “What's New in California” submissions) • Solvang Hotel, "The Marlo," to Reopen with Major Redesign and Rebrand in the Spring of 2025 (call for “What's New in California” submissions)
• Solvang content and event submissions to Central Coast Tourism Council for future PR / Media consideration:
• Michelin-endorsed dining & artful cuisine• Foodie trails (Solvang’s Danish Bakery trail)• California Missions (Old Mission Santa Inés)• Spring events & unique seasonal activities 41 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) Additional Items
• Worked with TJA + City (Candice) to supply any necessary, updated content for January 2025 e-blast / newsletter to SolvangUSA consumer email listing(s). Content was also used for SolvangUSA.com website blog post.
• Worked with TJA + City (Candice) to supply updated “What’s New in Solvang” content for February 2025 e-blast / newsletter to SolvangUSA consumer email listing(s). Content was also used for SolvangUSA.com website blog post.
• Supplied content suggestions and input to TJA + City (Candice) for March 2025 “Spring Break in Solvang” e-blast / newsletter to SolvangUSA consumer email listing(s). Content was also used for SolvangUSA.com website blog post and associated Localhood story.
• Check-ins with the Solvang Visitor Center for updates and general catch-up sessions.• Correspond regularly with islett (Liana + Kaylee) regarding @SolvangUSA social media topics, questions, content schedules, and for general check-ins.
• Met with Candice and Cynthia Gonzalez (Director of Sales, Visit the Santa Ynez Valley) about plans for future FAM / Group Tours, and Solvang conference participation. • Aided Candice and our BRICK event coordinator, Allyson Gail, through planning for April 5 & 6, 2025, “Solvang Brick & Builds” event. Also, worked ticketing / check-in table during event weekend. 42 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (January through March)
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/01/03/solvangs-annual-christmas-tree-burnconcludes-julefestandhttps://keyt.com/news/2025/01/03/33rd-annual-christmas-tree-burn-closes-julefest-in-solvang https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/california-weird-and-wonderful-festivals-forevery-month-of-the-year 43 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (January through March)
https://www.independent.com/2025/01/23/from-trash-to-troll-treasure https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/hundreds-attend-33rd-annual-solvang-tree-burn-event andhttps://www.ksby.com/santa-barbara-south-coast/solvang-julefest-wraps-up-holiday-season-celebrations-this-weekend 44 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (January through March)
https://www.ksby.com/santa-ynez-valley/from-trash-to-troll-danish-artist-finishinghuge-sculpture-in-solvangwww.kclu.org/local-news/2025-01-31/a-large-trollcreated-from-recycled-materials-built-in-alreadyquirky-santa-barbara-county-city https://www.noozhawk.com/huge-garbage-troll-takes-up-residencein-solvang-museum 45 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (January through March)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8m6ds55u4f63noldlh520/CADreaming.pdf?rlkey=e5yxycmwk75r4kvugqagl2qwa&st=en7c5qng&dl=0 https://napavalleylife.com/solvang-deserves-more-than-a-sideways-glance https://www.laweekly.com/lulu-hyggelig-is-a-troll-anyone-can-love 46 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (January through March)
https://ktla.com/news/california/california-town-now-home-to-world-famoustroll-statue and on Yahoo Lifestyle https://www.insidehook.com/wine/were-living-golden-age-wine-bars Photo credit: @mattkirouacyork
47 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (January through March)
 Solvang Brick & Builds inclusion in Good Day L.A. (at 9:00 AM) segment on FOX Los Angeles, as a result of placement by Visit California’s media team (we supplied visual assets for this segment).https://us.vocuspr.com/ViewNewsOnDemand.aspx?ArticleID=3043003_24679_497711548 Mary Farah
(@alongcomesmary26) 
Solvang Reel:
https://www.instagram.com/p
/DGn_jExvUI-/
Blog post:
www.alongcomesmaryblog.c
om/solvang-the-danishcapital-of-america-amommy-me-getaway February travel writer visits: Melissa Curtin (@lalascoop) Matt Kirouac-York
(@mattkirouacyork) 
48 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (January through March)
https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/these-central-coast-cities-were-nominated-for-usa-todays-readers-choice-awardsand https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/help-decide-if-the-best-main-street-in-the-u-s-is-right-here-on-the-central-coastMarch 2025, “The Restaurant Issue” // Link to full issue 49 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (January through March)
https://www.independent.com/2025/03/03/solvang-california-nominated-for-2025-usa-today-10best-readers-choice-award-intwo-categories-best-small-town-in-the-west-and-best-small-town-food-scene and on NewsBreak https://www.nbclosangeles.com/worth-the-trip/solvang-brick-build-lego-weekend/3659728and https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/solvang-brick-build-lego-weekend/3824458 https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/budget-friendly-spring-breakstaycation-ideas-on-the-central-coast 50 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) • SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS – EXAMPLES of COVERAGE RELATED to “DENMARKIFICATION” Thousands of Danes sign petition to buy California from U.S.What if we swapped Greenland for California?A joke petition asks for signers to help Denmark buy California as Trump eyes Greenland'Let's Buy CA': Danes Sign Petition To Acquire The Golden StatePetition for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion surpasses 200,000 signatures‘California will become New Denmark’: Danes target Golden State in petitionDanes launch petition to buy California, turn Disney into 'Hans Christian Andersenland'Denmark isn’t buying California. But if it did... 51 https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/10/where-to-find-7-winsome-thomas-dambo-trolls-on-the-west-coast https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/20-cities-best-main-streets-100000535.htmlhttps://www.newsbreak.com/daily-mail-560402/3942521771536-see-the-20-picturesque-main-streets-competing-for-best-in-us • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued)
• SAMPLING OF MEDIA HITS (January through March)
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Selling California to Denmark is not the craziest idea. We've been eyed for takeover beforeWant to Be Danish Maid? Apply Now, and Free Up Your Calendar“Solvang is preparing for its annual Danish Days. Danish Maid applications are now open.”25 U.S. Towns That Are Becoming Unexpected Vacation DestinationsSamantha Brown Spills Her Secrets To Pick The Perfect Day Trip Destination No Matter Where You Are“Other top destinations include Solvang for its Danish inspired town, one of my favorite spots to go to.”15 American Towns Where People Live Like They're in Europe[Phoenix area ~ live TV news segment about travel destinations in the U.S. that feel like Europe] 53 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) Dec/Jan 24/25 Solvang Influencer Visit – Recap
@corgiclubcolton // now ~631K Followers
@SolvangUSA Collab Reel:Posted January 3, 2025 // now at 128K Reel Views // 66.9K Post “Likes” // 109 Comments 54 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) March 2025 Solvang Influencer(s) Visit – Recap
 Jessie Evans (@jessie_eats)
Camly Nguyen (@camly.me)
One (1) carousel post + two (2) Solvang reels:
2,500+ Likes // 300+ Comments // 34.5K Reel Views
55 • JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued) March 2025 Solvang Influencer(s) Visit – Recap
+ social posts
(@sandiegoexplorerblog) 
https://sandiegoexplorer.com/santa-ynez-valleygetaway and on MSN 56 Looking ahead (and, behind)…
• JAN | FEB | MAR 2025 Activities (recap, continued)
Q2 2025 Press Releases and/or Content Creation
• On the schedule for April:
• Press release (+ marketing copy) to announce Solvang’s potential placements in the various 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards categories.
• Press release (+ marketing copy) to announce the late-May 2025 Danish film screening event. • “What’s New in Solvang” + Spring-into-Summer 2025 Events (draft still in progress):
• (Still) Gathering new Solvang business details, events, developments, or initiatives for press blast which is also being used for other marketing team efforts. Release / copy will also include upcoming Solvang event highlights for late-spring and summer months.

Q1 + Q2 2025 Media Visits
• In January + February, we completed six (6) writer, journalist, and/or influencer visits. In March, we partnered with Visit the Santa Ynez Valley to bring one (1) writer and two (2) influencers to the SYV over the Santa Barbara County Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration weekend. All three had overnights in Solvang and their itineraries resulted in multiple social media posts, reels, and stories, as well as a SYV travel article that was syndicated to MSN. • We are currently working on three (3) confirmed travel + food writer and/or influencer visits for April + May. All further visit results, trip confirmations, and details to follow in future monthly or quarterly reports. 57 • Solvang Visitor Center Report from Solvang Hygge Huset LLC; Susan Lee, Managing Member Solvang Visitor Center, Q1 2025
Button count for Q1 2025:Birthday Buttons – 67Anniversary Buttons – 29 In the Visitor Center we collect information from guests when feasible and convenient. We inquire about their place of origin and how they became aware of Solvang. Additionally, we record other remarks, reasons for their visit, and group type (family, couple, friends, children, names, other).Solvang Visitor Center Inquiries: These are some of the questions we receive in the Visitor Center. We take note of some of the different questions we receive and some of the recurring questions that guests ask.See Q1 2025 listing of answers and Visitor Center Inquiries, linked here 58 Solvang Visitor Center Report
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Prepared by Susan Lee, Managing Member Solvang Hygge Huset LLC Q1 2025 Report:

At the Visitors Center, we collect information from guests when feasible and convenient. We inquire about their place of origin and how they became aware of Solvang. Additionally, we record other remarks, reasons for their visit, and group type (family, couple, friends, children, names, other).

Name/Group Visiting From? How did you hear about Solvang? / Other comments Family of 3 Australia Internet search
Couple Las Vegas I lived here previously, came back with my girlfriend to show her
Couple Japan Saw Solvang in a magazine
Family of 3 Chico Here for a funeral but want to come back again for something happier
3 Ladies Minnesota Friend told us, Having a girl’s trip! Family of 4 China Guidebook
Lady Ventura Brought her parents to see Solvang
3 Ladies Philippines Through a friend
2 Ladies Seattle, Washington Friends
Couple Boston Visiting friends in Los Angeles
2 Young Ladies Washington Sister lives in CA, told her she had to come to Solvang Family of 4 Las Vegas Internet search of CA, wanted to come see the Troll Couple Pennsylvania Mom from Sacramento, used to come here as kids with her and had to come back, loves to see the Danish architecture and heritage
Mom and Son Locals Came into town to take the Trolley and see the Troll Family of 3 China CA search, “Is the parking really free? That’s amazing!” Family of 4 San Diego Came for Grandma’s birthday, got a Solvang b-day button and ornament
Couple Orange County Heard Solvang was a good place to get away to relax during the midweek time
Student China A student in AZ from China, visiting all of CA Gentleman Los Angeles SolvangUSA.com
Family of 3 Hong Kong Internet, Took the Trolley Ride
2 couples Bay Area A friend
2 Ladies Africa Friends, Staying in a hotel in Solvang for 3 days Family Germany Website and Guidebook, Staying in hotel 1 night Family of 6 Bay Area Facebook
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Couple Brazil Social media
Lady Goleta Last time she came to Solvang she was ten
Lady Santa Barbara Friend
Family of 4 Los Angeles Friends, Want to come back for Julefest this year Gentleman Finland Came to write about Solvang, doing an article for school, interviewed Sue about Solvang
Couple Wisconsin Just stumbled upon this beautiful town Family of 4 India Guidebook
Family San Diego A friend, they wanted to see the Danish town! Couple Oregon “Everyone knows about Solvang”
Couple Whittier Have been here before, wanted to come again 2 Ladies Australia I live in Ventura and brought my cousin Couple Pennsylvania Friend, Love it here!
Couple Arizona Visiting son who lives in LA
Couple Norway He has been here before, so he wanted to bring his wife Couple Iceland They love this little spot of Scandinavian California 2 Ladies Los Angeles Have been before so this time I brought my friend Couple New Jersey Friends
Couple Copenhagen Traveling from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Couple Los Angeles Celebrating their 9-year wedding anniversary! Couple Simi Valley Always come to visit Solvang
Couple Santa Barbara Enjoying the sunshine!
Couple Santa Cruz They visit Solvang all the time
Family Bay Area Came back for another visit
Couple San Diego They love Solvang, come for visits each year Couple Canada Friends
Gentleman Germany A stop on his way to San Francisco
Family Germany Friends told them to visit Solvang when in CA Tour Guide St. Louis Missouri
Couple Bakersfield Social media
2 Sisters Bay Area Spring Break!
2 Friends Texas CA research, what to do in CA and what to see Couple Boston Every place we have visited here told us about Solvang and said we had to come see it
Family Palm Springs Social media
Couple San Diego They visited 20 years ago and have always wanted to come back again
Couple Los Angeles Always love their visits to Solvang
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Solvang Visitor Center Inquiries:

These are some of the questions we receive in the Visitor Center. We take note of some of the different ones we receive and some of the recurring questions that guests ask.

Frequently asked:
• What are the must-sees?
• Where are all the points of interest?
• Is parking free?
• How do we take the Trolley?
• Where do we buy Trolley tickets?
• We have 2 hours, what should we do?
• Do you have a map of the city?
• Do you have a map of the wineries?
• Why does Solvang look like this?
• Does anyone speak Danish?
• Where are all the windmills?
• Where are the restrooms?
• What is Danish food?
• What is the best bakery?
• What can we do with kids?
• What is the history/story of this town?
• Where are the bakeries?
• When was Solvang founded?
Other Questions Asked this Quarter:
• Can we still do the Scavenger Hunt? (1/5/2025)
• How long does Julefest last?
• Is the Light Show still going?
• What is the status of the Mini Horse Ranch?
• What was the Mini Horse Ranch called?
• When will Birkholm’s Bakery open again?
• Where is the old guy who is usually here when we come? He’s the coolest cat I’ve ever met!
• When will Julefest dates be for next year?
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• Are you going to be doing the Scavenger Hunt next year? • Will we need tickets for the Tree Lighting event next year? • How do I sign up for the 4th of July parade?
• Is Solvang affected by the LA fires?
• What happened to Rasmussen’s building and why did that happen? • Why is Rasmussen’s such a weird color now?
• It used to be our favorite store, why did it change?
• Are there any special events in August?
• What’s the deal with the Amber? We saw it in the Museums and The Copenhagen House.
• Is Pea Soup Andersen’s really closed? Why?
• When did Solvang change to a Danish town and who decided to make it Danish? • Why are there crosses on the roof tops of some of the buildings? • Where can we get the famous ice cream?
• Where is the Troll and when can we see it?
• Always- How do we take the Trolley, where do we buy the tickets, how long is the tour, is there a guide, is it a hop on, hop off?
• Is the Trolley free?
• Where do we get the Danish dough balls?
• Where is the famous shoe store with the red clog?
• Where is the most authentic Danish food?
• It’s our anniversary, is there anything new for us to see? (We told them the Dambo Troll!)
• Where is the Round Tower?
• What museums are FREE?
• What hotels have elevators?
• What hotels are close to Copenhagen Drive?
• Which hotels accept dogs?
• I see a museum sign but where is the museum?
• Is parking really FREE?
• Why are so many things closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays? • Who has the best aebleskiver?
• Where do we find that big Troll?
• How old would Hans Christian Andersen be today?
• Where is the Book Loft?
• What time is the Farmers Market?
• Where is the Farmers Market?
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• What is the difference between Dutch and Danish?
• Is the Trolley fun for kids?
• Where is the Dambo Troll and how big is it?
• Can you tell us about the museums?
• Which ones are fun for kids?
• Do you have a map with all the shops?
• What should we do here to celebrate our grandmother’s birthday? • What time and where is the Farmers Market?
• How long does it take to walk through town?
• How do we get to the Mission?
• Is it a working Mission?
• Is it always calm during midweek? Because we are loving it! • Are the hotels always this affordable? I got a room for $150! And it’s a great room! • Can I live here?
• Do people live here right in Solvang?
• Do you have an outdoor theater?
• Where do I get on the Trolley?
• How many wine tasting rooms are in Solvang?
• Where are the vineyards?
• Why is the HCA museum closed?
• Where is there a Danish town in California?
• Is this a real Danish town?
• Why is everything closed on Tuesday?
• Where can I see the Troll and buy the Dambo book?
• Can I buy your Dambo book?
• Where can I buy local-made products from Solvang?
• Where can I get a postcard?
• Why are Danish pastries called a Danish?
• What are the main attractions in Solvang?
• Where can we get authentic food, not the fake stuff?
• Where can we eat with our dogs?
• I like your Danish hats, where can we buy some Danish clothes? • Did the Danes have Vikings too?
• What kind of birds are outside right now making all of those different sounds? (Grakle) • Do you have any international restaurants?
• Are you Danish?
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• Are you from here?
• Where is the Escape Room?
• What is a Moke vehicle?
• Where do we feed the ostriches?
• Where can we ride a horse?
• When is the scavenger hunt?
• Why is there a Lego event here?
We have implemented a monthly quotation at the end of our schedules to underscore our dedication to service within the city of Solvang.

Current Quote:
“Helping one person may not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person” 64 Meeting Date Agenda Item Agenda Dept
12-May PublicWorks Week Proclamation Proclamation City Clerk Utilities Department Contract Amendments Consent Utilities Revenue Measures Committee Ordinance 1st reading Discussion City Clerk Guidebook for development standards Discussion Planning DRC Role & Processing Procedures Discussion Planning
Solvang Mesa LLMD Annual Assessment Public Hearing Public Works Camping RegulationsOrdinance Discussion City Manager
27-May Fire Hazard Severity Zone Ordinance 1st reading Discussion City Manager Award Information Technologies Contract Discussion Administration Revenue Measures Committee Ordinance 2nd reading Consent City Clerk SB1 RMRA project List Public Hearing Public Works
Preliminary Budget Review Public Hearing Administration Measure A 5-Year Local Program of Projects Public Hearing Public Works 9-Jun Fire Hazard Severity Zone Ordinance 2nd reading Consent City Manager Draft Budget Discussion Discussion Administration
Flag Etiquette Presentation Mayor
Divestment of Transit responsibility Discussion Public Works On-Street Parking Restrictions Policy Discussion Public Works Award Nyborg Estates Water Mainline Replacement Contract Discussion Utilities 23-Jun Final Budget Adoption Consent Administration
Future Meetings RFQ Interim Financing WWTP Administration Discussion Finance Outdoor dining ordinance Public Hearing Planning
Modify City Code Title 9, Chapter 3, 9-3D-3 Water
Conservation
Public Hearing Utilities
Calpers Debt Reduction Plan Discussion City Manager
Target Date Agenda Item Agenda Dept
9-Jun Chain Retailers Discussion Planning
22-Sep Advisory Body Terms and appointments Discussion Administration Agenda Item Agenda Dept
January Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Discussion Finance January (odd
years)
Brown Act, Public Records Act, Levine Act Training Presentation City Attorney January (odd
years)
Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees Discussion City Clerk January Fee Schedule Review Discussion Finance
January Investment Policy Annual Review Discussion Finance February (even
years)
Budget to Actual Discussion Finance
February Measure A 5-Year Local Program of Projects Public Hearing Public Works February Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Finance
February (even
years)
Council Budget Goal Setting Public Workshop City Manager March Housing General Plan Annual Report Discussion Planning March SB1 RMRA project List Public Hearing Public Works March Solvang Mesa LLMD Annual Assessment Public Hearing Public Works March FTA 5311 Grant Agreement Consent Public Works
March TDA (Transit Development Act) Grant Funding Consent Public Works May (even years) Ordinance 1st Reading & Adoption Conflict of Interest Public Hearing City Attorney May Grant Funding Applications review Discussion Finance May AB 2564 Vacancies Public Hearing Administration
Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Financial Reports Consent Finance Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Marketing Update Presentation Parks & Rec Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Public Records Requests Report Consent City Clerk June Preliminary Budget Discussion Finance
June Two-Year Financial Plan Development or Supplemental Budget adoption
Discussion Finance
June Capital Improvement Program Discussion FIN/Public Works June/July Amend Appropriation Limit (GANN) Public Hearing November Stormwater Management Program Annual Report Consent Public Works December AB 1600 Report Discussion Public Works
December City Council Reorganization - Appointment of Mayor pro tem Discussion City Clerk December (even
years)
City Council Reorganization Council selection of
representatives to Committees and Agencies
Discussion City Clerk
Council Requested Agenda Items
Annual Reports

CITY COUNCIL ADVANCE CALENDAR
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Special Closed Session – 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting – 6:30 PM
5:30 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor David Brown, Mayor pro tem, Claudia Orona, Councilmembers Elizabeth Orona, Mark Infanti, Louise Smith
Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, City Attorney Craig Steele, City Clerk Annamarie Porter

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Smith.

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ONLY - None

2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Brown invited public comments. There were no public comments at this time.

Mayor Brown recessed to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL – EXISTING LITIGATION – The closed Session is authorized by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case:

S.Y. Valley Residents Association v. City of Solvang, et al.

Case No. 25CV01519
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – The Closed Session is authorized by Government Code Section 54957.6
AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE:

Randy Murphy, City Manager
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION:

All Unrepresented Employees
c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – The Closed Session is authorized by Government Code Section 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE:

Dave Fleishman, Assistant City Attorney

MINUTES

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025
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EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION:

Teamsters Union Local 986

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Brown reconvened to Open Session at 6:30 p.m.

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Attorney Steele announced only items A and B were discussed and there was no reportable action taken during closed session.

4. ADJOURNMENT: 6:30 p.m.
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the Regular meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chief of Police Services Travis Henderson led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
a. DMV/Donate Life Proclamation
Received by Scott Burns.
b. Library Week Proclamation
Received by Librarian Erin Herzog.

2. PRESENTATIONS - None

3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS Mayor Brown invited public comments.

Ellen Albertoni, Solvang Senior Center
Matthew Clint Orr
There were no other public communications on Non-Agenda and Consent Items.

4. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
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City Manager Murphy introduced the new Chief of Police Services Travis Henderson and Chief Deputy for the Law Enforcement Branch Brad Welch.

City Manager Murphy announced Solvang was voted the “Best Small Town in the West”, by USA Today; spoke about changes in the bus schedules for the Santa Ynez Valley Transit,

5. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT,

COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS
Councilmember Elizabeth Orona reported attending the recent Wildfire Awareness Workshop.

Councilmember Smith reported that she too attended the Wildfire Awareness Workshop, a show at Solvang School, the Peasant’s Feast 5-year anniversary, and attended a tour of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

Mayor Brown attended a Chamber of Commerce Board meeting and a tour of Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Mayor Brown asked to place a discussion on a future agenda, regarding term limits for commissions and committees with staggered terms.

City Manager Murphy reported on work that is being conducted at Hans Christian Andersen Park.

6. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve City Council Minutes: March 24, 2025
c. Adopt Resolution 25-1285 amending the Investment Policy to include Mechanics Bank on the approved list of financial institutions and authorize the City Manager to execute the new account documents.
d. Receive and file Solvang letter of support for Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians to support outreach and education efforts for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. e. Receive and File Santa Ynez Valley Transit TDA Triennial Performance Audit, FY 2022 – FY 2024 f. Receive and file Santa Barbara County Fire Statistics Quarterly Report Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona to approve consent items, seconded by Councilmember Infanti, and carried 5-0.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1286 Initiating Intention of the Annual Assessment for the Solvang Mesa Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 2004- 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and setting May 12, 2025 as the date for the Public Hearing.

Public Works Director Bridget Paris presented details of the staff report.

Discussion followed regarding the Proposition 218 process, holding the public hearing, and the purpose of the resolution.

There were no public comments on this item.

Motion by Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1286 Initiating Intention of the Annual Assessment for the Solvang Mesa Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 2004- 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and setting May 12, 2025 as the date for the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, and carried 5-0.
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b. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1287 to Approve Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee Guidelines.

City Manager Murphy presented the staff report.

Geoff Yarema, Chair of the Measure U Committee, spoke about the guidelines and if Council so directs, the Committee would be willing to oversee Measure E funds.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Mayor Brown to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1287 to Approve Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee Guidelines, seconded by Councilmember Infanti, and carried 5-0. c. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1288 Granting Advisory Oversight of Measure E Revenue to the Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Councilmember Infanti to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1288 Granting Advisory Oversight of Measure E Revenue to the Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee, seconded by Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona, and carried 5-0.
d. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1289 Renaming the Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee to the Revenue Measures Oversight Committee.

City Manager Murphy provided a brief report.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona to adopt Resolution No. 25-1289 Renaming the Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee to the Revenue Measures Oversight Committee, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried 5-0.

9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS - None

10. ADJOURNMENT – 7:38 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Annamarie Porter, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF SOLVANG
By
Wendy Berry
Quarterly Investment Report
January 2025-March 2025
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Quarterly Investment Report
January 2025-March 2025
This report is consistent with the reporting requirements in the Investment Policy.

There are sufficient funds to meet the next six months’ obligations.

LAIF Activity
Balance Ending 12-31-2024 $1,380,318.18
Prior Quarter Interest $15,922.40
Transfer to Five Star/CD 0
Balance as of 3-31-25 $1,396,240.58
Five Star Activity
Balance ending 12-31-2024

$9,313,527.28
Interest $102,388.14
Deposit to California Class 0
Balance as of 3/31/2025 $ 9,415,915.42
California Class
Balance ending 12/31/2024

$23,168,897.21
Interest $565,971.33
Deposit to Account from MBT
$3,000,000
Balance as of 03/31/2025 $26,734,868.54
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Notes
• As part of our cash management strategy, funds are deposited to or withdrawn from LAIF, California Class and/or Five Star Bank after evaluating daily cash needs to meet current obligations.
• LAIF interest earned on the balance for the quarter is $15,673.87 and will be credited to the account in April 2025.
• LAIF quarterly interest rates decreased from 4.366% in January 2025 to 4.133% in March 2025.
• Five Star Bank interest rate in January 2025 was 4.477% decreased to 4.394% in March 2025.
• California Class interest rate in January 2025 was 4.532% and decreased to

4.333% in March 2025.

CD Activity
• In July 2024, the City invested $1,238,000.00 in CD’s. The City originally purchased five CD’s but one was called so the money was reinvested into another CD. The CD’s are listed below.

JP Morgan Chase $240,000 4.5% 11/13/2025
American
Commerce
$249,000 4.4% 2/17/2026
Valley Bank NA $244,000 4.4% 08/6/2026
First Fed. Saving
Bank
$249,000 4.25% 5/6/2027
Texas Exchange $248,000 5.% 8/9/2027
Morgan Stanley $244,000 4.4% 2/28/2028
CERBT Activity
The City has invested money in the California Employers’ Retirement Benefit Trust (CERBT), managed by CalPERS to reduce our unfunded liability of retiree medical and health benefits (OPEB), and to prefund future payments.

72 3Quarterly Investment Report | By
Balance as of 12/31/2024 $1,284,941.20
Contributions $0
Investment Earnings $17,219.89
Investment/Admin Expenses ($225.40)
Balance as of 3/31/2025 $1,301,935.69
Notes:
• Investment/Administrative Expenses are .10% and are assessed on the daily balance.

Included in this Report:
• Monthly Fund Balance Reports for January 2025 – March 2025 • LAIF Statement –March 2025
• Five Star Bank Statement – March 2025
• California Class Statement – March 2025
• CD Statements – March 2025
• CERBT Statement- March 2025
73 CITY OF SOLVANG INVESTMENTS
March 2025
FUND FUND % OF
# FUND BALANCE TOTAL
100 GENERAL FUND $ 20,594,119.11 49.63%
200 GOVERNMENTAL IMPACT FEES $ 1,730,962.91 4.17%
201 TRAFFIC SAFETY $ 9,987.67 0.02%
202 GAS TAX FUND $ 431,472.29 1.04%
203 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION $ 520,022.04 1.25%
204 MEASURE A $ 1,870,209.56 4.51%
205 SKYTT MESA LLMD $ 524,446.59 1.26%
207 MEASURE U $ 1,734,005.57 4.18%
300 CAPITAL PROJECTS $ (774,573.94) -1.87%
500 WATER FUND $ 8,779,268.88 21.16%
501 WASTEWATER $ 2,637,598.41 6.36%
502 TRANSIT FUND $ 2,117,389.48 5.10%
600 EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE POOL $ 1,284,969.63 3.10%
800 GENERAL FIXED ASSET GROUP 0.00 0.00%
TOTALS $ 41,491,821.02 100%
Interest
Rate
LAIF BALANCE $ 1,396,240.58 4.133%
CHECKING ACCOUNTS $ 40,095,580.44 4.394%/4.333%
TOTALS $ 41,491,821.02
** All City investments for the month are in compliance with California Government Code, Section 53646(b)(1).
** Current investments meet expenditure requirements for the next six months. 74 CITY OF SOLVANG INVESTMENTS
FEBRUARY 2025
FUND FUND % OF
# FUND BALANCE TOTAL
100 GENERAL FUND $ 20,642,355.41 51.02%
200 GOVERNMENTAL IMPACT FEES $ 1,725,147.87 4.26%
201 TRAFFIC SAFETY $ 9,353.46 0.02%
202 GAS TAX FUND $ 407,263.50 1.01%
203 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION $ 517,570.53 1.28%
204 MEASURE A $ 1,825,618.88 4.51%
205 SKYTT MESA LLMD $ 536,876.04 1.33%
207 MEASURE U $ 1,578,323.19 3.90%
300 CAPITAL PROJECTS $ (728,188.71) -1.80%
500 WATER FUND $ 8,477,105.65 20.95%
501 WASTEWATER $ 2,732,183.56 6.75%
502 TRANSIT FUND $ 1,421,169.89 3.51%
600 EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE POOL $ 1,280,652.86 3.17%
800 GENERAL FIXED ASSET GROUP 0.00 0.00%
TOTALS $ 40,459,567.95 100%
Interest
Rate
LAIF BALANCE $ 1,396,240.58 4.333%
CHECKING ACCOUNTS $ 39,572,520.70 4.477%/4.532%
TOTALS $ 40,968,761.28
** All City investments for the month are in compliance with California Government Code, Section 53646(b)(1).
** Current investments meet expenditure requirements for the next six months. 75 CITY OF SOLVANG INVESTMENTS
JANUARY 2025
FUND FUND % OF
# FUND BALANCE TOTAL
100 GENERAL FUND $ 20,483,914.32 51.21%
200 GOVERNMENTAL IMPACT FEES $ 1,719,791.00 4.30%
201 TRAFFIC SAFETY $ 8,805.12 0.02%
202 GAS TAX FUND $ 379,773.93 0.95%
203 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION $ 515,963.39 1.29%
204 MEASURE A $ 1,731,259.08 4.33%
205 SKYTT MESA LLMD $ 553,642.94 1.38%
207 MEASURE U $ 1,276,188.77 3.19%
300 CAPITAL PROJECTS $ (650,776.82) -1.63%
500 WATER FUND $ 7,938,059.65 19.84%
501 WASTEWATER $ 3,183,850.16 7.96%
502 TRANSIT FUND $ 1,534,254.58 3.84%
600 EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE POOL $ 1,276,676.23 3.19%
800 GENERAL FIXED ASSET GROUP 0.00 0.00%
TOTALS $ 40,003,676.17 100%
Interest
Rate
LAIF BALANCE $ 1,396,240.58 4.366%
CHECKING ACCOUNTS $ 38,607,435.59 4.477%/4.532%
TOTALS $ 40,003,676.17
** All City investments for the month are in compliance with California Government Code, Section 53646(b)(1).
** Current investments meet expenditure requirements for the next six months. 76 Local Agency Investment Fund
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001
(916) 653-3001
April 11, 2025
LAIF Home
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Yields

CITY OF SOLVANG

FINANCE DIRECTOR
1644 OAK STREET
SOLVANG, CA 93463
Account Number: 98-42-876
March 2025 Statement
Tran Type Definitions
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 1,396,240.58
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 1,396,240.58
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City of Solvang
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Tel: (877) 930-5213 www.californiaclass.com
Summary Statement
March 31, 2025

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Investor ID: CA-01-0175
California CLASS
California CLASS Average Monthly Yield: 4.3961%
Beginning
Balance Contributions Withdrawals
Income
Earned
Income
Earned
YTD
Average Daily
Balance
Month End
Balance
CA-01-0175-0001 CLASS Savings Account 26,635,442.69 0.00 0.00 99,425.85 283,951.25 26,638,649.98 26,734,868.54 TOTAL 26,635,442.69 0.00 0.00 99,425.85 283,951.25 26,638,649.98 26,734,868.54 80 CLASS Savings Account
Tel: (877) 930-5213 www.californiaclass.com
Account Number: CA-01-0175-0001
Account Statement
March 31, 2025

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Account Summary Average Monthly Yield: 4.3961%
Beginning
Balance Contributions Withdrawals
Income
Earned
Income
Earned
YTD
Average Daily
Balance
Month End
Balance
California CLASS 26,635,442.69 0.00 0.00 99,425.85 283,951.25 26,638,649.98 26,734,868.54 Transaction Activity
Transaction Date Transaction Description Contributions Withdrawals Balance Transaction Number 03/01/2025 Beginning Balance 26,635,442.69
03/31/2025 Income Dividend Reinvestment 99,425.85
03/31/2025 Ending Balance 26,734,868.54
81 Daily Rates
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Tel: (877) 930-5213 www.californiaclass.com
Performance results are shown net of all fees and expenses and reflect the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings. Many factors affect performance including changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. Investment involves risk including the possible loss of principal. No assurance can be given that the performance objectives of a given strategy will be achieved. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any financial and/or investment decision may incur losses.

California CLASS
California CLASS
Date Dividend Rate Daily Yield
03/01/2025 0.000000000 4.4335%
03/02/2025 0.000000000 4.4335%
03/03/2025 0.000121349 4.4292%
03/04/2025 0.000120588 4.4015%
03/05/2025 0.000120466 4.3970%
03/06/2025 0.000120677 4.4047%
03/07/2025 0.000362385 4.4090%
03/08/2025 0.000000000 4.4090%
03/09/2025 0.000000000 4.4090%
03/10/2025 0.000120522 4.3991%
03/11/2025 0.000120356 4.3930%
03/12/2025 0.000120018 4.3806%
03/13/2025 0.000119828 4.3737%
03/14/2025 0.000359073 4.3687%
03/15/2025 0.000000000 4.3687%
03/16/2025 0.000000000 4.3687%
03/17/2025 0.000119914 4.3769%
03/18/2025 0.000120185 4.3868%
03/19/2025 0.000119990 4.3796%
03/20/2025 0.000119800 4.3727%
03/21/2025 0.000359682 4.3761%
03/22/2025 0.000000000 4.3761%
03/23/2025 0.000000000 4.3761%
03/24/2025 0.000120077 4.3828%
03/25/2025 0.000120260 4.3895%
03/26/2025 0.000120681 4.4049%
03/27/2025 0.000120904 4.4130%
03/28/2025 0.000363102 4.4178%
03/29/2025 0.000000000 4.4178%
03/30/2025 0.000000000 4.4178%
03/31/2025 0.000120873 4.4119%
82 For questions about your accounts:

Local: 281 582 6500

STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2025 TO MARCH 31, 2025 CITY OF SOLVANG - Unincorporated Assn
Account Number: A4B-000537
ENV# CEBRNHKMBBBJFDK_BBBBB

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH
1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD
FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-8757
888-245-0452

CITY OF SOLVANG
1644 OAK ST
SOLVANG CA 93463

YOUR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL
Mark Edelman
RR#: S6Q
MN _CEBRNHKMBBBJFDK_BBBBB 20250331 S
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BEGINNING VALUE OF YOUR PORTFOLIO $1,476,812.63
TOTAL VALUE OF YOUR PORTFOLIO $1,476,569.76

CHANGE IN VALUE OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
$ millions

FOR YOUR INFORMATION
IBDP program banks may have changed. Please visit https://www.join cambridge.com/information-for-investors/investor-resources/cambridge-disclosures/ for the most current list of program banks.

Due to industry and regulatory changes, positions not within Cambridge interval fund or mutual fund share class of choice may be converted into our share class of choice on an ongoing basis. Please contact your financial professional with questions. 07/24 08/24 09/24 10/24 11/24 12/24 01/25 02/25 03/25

1.250

1.307

1.363

1.420

1.477
Change In Value Of Your Portfolio information can be found in Miscellaneous Footnotes at the end of this statement.
83 Statement for the Period March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025 CITY OF SOLVANG - Unincorporated Assn
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Account Overview
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ACCOUNT ALLOCATION
CDs 100.0%
Percent Prior Period Current Period
Money Markets 0.0 % $2,509.12 $17.99
CDs 100.0 $1,474,303.51 $1,476,551.77
TOTAL 100.0 % $1,476,812.63 $1,476,569.76
Account Allocation shows the percentage that each asset class represents of your total account value. Account Allocation for equities, fixed income, and other categories may include mutual funds and may be net of short positions. NFS has made assumptions concerning how certain mutual funds are allocated. Closed-end mutual funds and Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) listed on an exchange may be included in the equity allocation. The chart may not reflect your actual portfolio allocation. Consult your broker/dealer prior to making investment decisions.

CHANGE IN ACCOUNT VALUE Current Period Year-to-Date
BEGINNING VALUE $1,476,812.63 $1,268,638.30
Additions and Withdrawals ($5,111.62) $194,888.38
Misc. & Corporate Actions $0.00 $0.00
Income $2,621.49 $14,061.87
Taxes, Fees and Expenses ($1.00) ($1.00)
Change in Value $2,248.26 ($1,017.79)
ENDING VALUE (AS OF 03/31/25) $1,476,569.76 $1,476,569.76 Total Accrued Interest $8,717.95
Ending Value with Accrued Interest $1,485,287.71
Refer to Miscellaneous Footnotes for more information on Change in Value.

INCOME
TAXABLE Current Period Year-to-Date
Taxable Dividends $17.60 $264.57
Taxable Interest $2,603.89 $13,797.30
TOTAL TAXABLE $2,621.49 $14,061.87
TOTAL INCOME $2,621.49 $14,061.87
Taxable income is determined based on information available to NFS at the time the statement was prepared, and is subject to change. Final information on taxation of interest and dividends is available on Form 1099-Div, which is mailed in February of the subsequent year.

TAXES, FEES AND EXPENSES Current Period Year-to-Date
Account Fees ($1.00) ($1.00)
TOTAL TAXES, FEES AND EXPENSES ($1.00) ($1.00)
84 Statement for the Period March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025 CITY OF SOLVANG - Unincorporated Assn
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Account Overview continued
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MESSAGES AND ALERTS
Effective May 2025, Umpqua Bank and SouthState Bank, previously named Independent Bank, will be removed from the Bank Deposit Sweep Program, BDSP, bank list. Additionally, effective May 2025, The Bank of New York Mellon and U.S. Bank will be added to the BDSP bank list.

No action is required. If you would like to opt out of banks or have questions, please contact your financial representative.

National Financial Services LLC, NFS, is required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide certain financial information from its Statement of Financial Condition. At December 31, 2024, NFS had net capital of $10,981 million, which was 20.89 percent of aggregate debit items and exceeded its minimum requirement by $9,929 million. To acquire the Statement of Financial Condition, go to www.mybrokerageinfo.com. If you wish to obtain a copy of this document at no cost, please call 800.439.5627. 489720.20.0 National Financial Services has been advised by Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. that Cambridge may receive payment for directing order flow. Upon written request to Cambridge, you may obtain the identity of the venue to which your orders were routed for the six months prior to your request and the time of the transactions that may have resulted from such orders.

Please contact your financial professional with any questions. 85 Statement for the Period March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025 CITY OF SOLVANG - Unincorporated Assn
Account Number: A4B-000537
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Holdings
NFS-provided cost basis, realized gain (loss) and holding period information may not reflect all adjustments necessary for tax purposes. Please refer to Footnotes and Cost Basis Information at the end of this statement for more information.

AI (Accrued Interest) - Represents interest accumulated since the last coupon date, but not yet paid by the issuer or received by NFS. There is no guarantee that AI will be paid by the issuer.

For additional information regarding your holdings, please refer to the footnotes at the end of the statement.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - 0.00% of Total Account Value Description
Symbol/Cusip
Account Type Quantity
Price on
03/31/25
Current
Market Value
Estimated
Annual Income
Money Markets

FIDELITY TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND FZFXX
7 DAY YIELD 3.96% CASH
Dividend Option Reinvest
Capital Gain Option Reinvest

17.99 $1.00 $17.99
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $17.99
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HOLDINGS > FIXED INCOME - 100.00% of Total Account Value For an explanation of fixed income pricing, please see the last page. Redemption schedule(s), bond rating(s), and other information are provided where available. If information does not appear regarding a particular investment, it is not available.

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Description
Symbol/Cusip
Account Type Quantity
Estimated
Price on
03/31/25
Estimated
Current
Market Value
Estimated
Annual Income
Original/Adjusted
Cost Basis
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
CDs
Certificates of Deposit (CDs), including Market Indexed CD s and Market Linked CDs (collectively, MCDs) are generally shown at estimated market prices based upon a matrix or model pricing method that may not represent the actual price if sold prior to maturity. However, CDs and MCDs may be shown at face value for up to seven calendar days from date of issue if estimated market prices have not been received from a third party pricing vendor. The actual value of CDs and MCDs may be different from their purchase price. CDs and MCDs are subject to interest rate risk. The estimated market price reflected for MCDs may not be based on the actual closing value of the linked market index on the final maturity date and the market value of MCDs may not correspond directly to increases or decreases in the underlying linked market index. You may sell CDs or MCDs in the secondary market subject to market conditions. The secondary market for CDs and MCDs is generally illiquid. If sold prior to maturity, the value of MCDs may be less than the purchase amount or face value. The sale or redemption of any fixed income security prior to maturity may result in a substantial gain or loss, and an early withdrawal penalty may apply. Certain MCDs may only be redeemed on pre-specified liquidation dates and may have call features that allow the issuer to call the MCD prior to maturity. Certain Step Rate CDs are also subject to reinvestment risk if call provisions are exercised by the issuer and if a CD with a comparable rate is not available.

See sales materials or contact your broker/dealer for additional information.

JPMORGAN CHASE BK N A CD 4.50000% 46657VPF1
11/13/2025 FDIC INSURED CASH
CPN PMT @ MATURITY
ON NOV 13
1ST CPN DTE 11/13/2025
CALLABLE ON 05/13/2025 @ 100.0000
Accrued Interest $4112.88
Average Unit Cost $1.00
240,000 $1.00028 $240,067.20 $240,003.50 $63.70
AMERICAN COMM BK NA BREMEN GA CD 02519TBF2

4.40000% 02/17/2026 FDIC INSURED CASH

CPN PMT MONTHLY
Next Interest Payable: 04/14/25
Estimated Yield 4.39%
Accrued Interest $540.30
Average Unit Cost $1.00
249,000 $1.00235 $249,585.15 $10,956.00 $249,003.50
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HOLDINGS > FIXED INCOME continued
Description
Symbol/Cusip
Account Type Quantity
Estimated
Price on
03/31/25
Estimated
Current
Market Value
Estimated
Annual Income
Original/Adjusted
Cost Basis
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
AMERICAN COMM BK NA BREMEN GA CD 02519TBF2 continued
Adjusted Cost Basis $249,002.06 D $583.09
YTD Amortized Premium $0.58 E
VALLEY NATL BK PASSAIC N J CD 4.40000% 919853NH0
08/06/2026 FDIC INSURED CASH

CPN PMT SEMI-ANNUAL
ON FEB 06, AUG 06
Next Interest Payable: 08/06/25
Estimated Yield 4.38%
Accrued Interest $1588.34
Average Unit Cost $1.00
244,000 $1.00401 $244,978.44 $10,736.00 $244,003.50
Adjusted Cost Basis $244,002.40 D $976.04
YTD Amortized Premium $0.85 E
FIRST FED SVGS BK HUNTINGTON CD 4.25000% 32021YFJ7
05/06/2027 FDIC INSURED CASH

CPN PMT MONTHLY
Next Interest Payable: 04/06/25
Estimated Yield 4.23%
Accrued Interest $753.82
Average Unit Cost $1.00
249,000 $1.00322 $249,801.78 $10,582.50 $249,003.50
Adjusted Cost Basis $249,002.71 D $799.07
YTD Amortized Premium $0.31 E
TEXAS EXCHANGE BK CROWLEY CD 5.00000% 88241TST8
08/09/2027 FDIC INSURED CASH

CPN PMT MONTHLY
Next Interest Payable: 04/09/25
CALLABLE ON 04/09/2025 @ 100.0000
Estimated Yield 4.99%
Accrued Interest $781.37
Average Unit Cost $1.00
248,000 $1.00052 $248,128.96 $12,400.00 $248,003.50
Adjusted Cost Basis $248,002.79 D $126.17
YTD Amortized Premium $0.28 E
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CPN PMT SEMI-ANNUAL
ON AUG 28, FEB 28
1ST CPN DTE 08/28/2025
Next Interest Payable: 08/28/25
CALLABLE ON 08/28/2025 @ 100.0000
Estimated Yield 4.40%
Accrued Interest $941.24
Average Unit Cost $1.00
244,000 $0.99996 $243,990.24 $10,736.00 $244,003.50
Adjusted Cost Basis $244,003.40 D ($13.16)
Total CDs 1,474,000 $1,476,551.77 $55,410.50 $1,474,016.86 $2,534.91 Total Fixed Income 1,474,000 $1,476,551.77 $55,410.50 $1,474,016.86 $2,534.91 Total Securities $1,476,551.77 $55,410.50 $1,474,016.86 $2,534.91 TOTAL PORTFOLIO VALUE $1,476,569.76 $55,410.50 $1,474,016.86 $2,534.91 Activity
NFS-provided cost basis, realized gain (loss) and holding period information may not reflect all adjustments necessary for tax purposes. Please refer to Footnotes and Cost Basis Information at the end of this statement for more information.

PURCHASES, SALES, AND REDEMPTIONS
Settlement
Date
Account
Type Transaction Description Quantity Amount
Securities Purchased
03/31/25 CASH REINVESTMENT FIDELITY TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND REINVEST @ $1.000

17.6 ($17.60)
Total Securities Purchased ($17.60)
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Settlement
Date
Account
Type Transaction Description Quantity Amount
Securities Sold
03/31/25 CASH YOU SOLD FIDELITY TREASURY MONEY MARKET

FUND REDEEMED TO COVER A SETTLED
OBLIGATION @ 1
(2,508.73) $2,508.73
Total Securities Sold $2,508.73
ACTIVITY >CORE FUND ACTIVITY
For more information about the operation of your core account, please refer to your Customer Agreement.

Settlement
Date
Account
Type Transaction Description Quantity Amount
03/06/25 CASH YOU BOUGHT INSURED BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM
MORNING TRADE @ 1
811.81 ($811.81)
03/10/25 CASH YOU BOUGHT INSURED BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM
MORNING TRADE @ 1
951.23 ($951.23)
03/14/25 CASH YOU BOUGHT INSURED BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM
MORNING TRADE @ 1
840.46 ($840.46)
03/20/25 CASH YOU SOLD INSURED BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM @ 1 (1) $1.00 03/31/25 CASH REINVESTMENT INSURED BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM NET

INT REINVEST

0.39 ($0.39)
03/31/25 CASH YOU SOLD INSURED BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM @ 1 (2,602.89) $2,602.89 TOTAL CORE FUND ACTIVITY $0.00
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ACTIVITY >ADDITIONS AND WITHDRAWALS > OTHER ADDITIONS AND WITHDRAWALS Date
Account
Type Transaction Description Quantity Amount
Other Additions and Withdrawals
03/31/25 CASH EFT FUNDS PAID EFT FUNDS PAID ED68121135 ($5,111.62) MONTECITO BANK & TRUST *****6832
Total Other Additions and Withdrawals ($5,111.62)
TOTAL ADDITIONS AND WITHDRAWALS ($5,111.62)
ACTIVITY >INCOME > TAXABLE INCOME
Settlement
Date
Account
Type Transaction Description Quantity Amount
Taxable Dividends
03/31/25 CASH DIVIDEND RECEIVED FIDELITY TREASURY MONEY MARKET

FUND DIVIDEND RECEIVED
$17.60
Total Taxable Dividends $17.60
Taxable Interest
03/06/25 CASH INTEREST FIRST FED SVGS BK HUNTINGTON CD

4.25000% 05/06/2027
$811.81
03/09/25 CASH INTEREST TEXAS EXCHANGE BK CROWLEY CD

5.00000% 08/09/2027
$951.23
03/14/25 CASH INTEREST AMERICAN COMM BK NA BREMEN GA CD

4.40000% 02/17/2026
$840.46
03/31/25 CASH INSURED BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM

INTEREST RECEIVED
$0.39
Total Taxable Interest $2,603.89
Total Taxable Income $2,621.49
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ACTIVITY continued
Amount
TOTAL INCOME $2,621.49
ACTIVITY >TAXES, FEES AND EXPENSES
Settlement
Date
Account
Type Transaction Description Quantity Amount
Account Fees
03/20/25 CASH FEE Trade Confirms 02/2025 ($1.00)
Total Account Fees ($1.00)
TOTAL TAXES, FEES AND EXPENSES ($1.00)
ACTIVITY > BANK DEPOSIT DETAIL
Bank Deposits are not securities and are not covered by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Funds are not FDIC insured until swept to a Program Bank. Customers are responsible for monitoring their total deposits at each Program Bank to determine the extent of available FDIC insurance. Your ending balance at each Program Bank as of the end of this statement period is shown below. If you participate in the Bank Deposit Sweep Program, the Bank Deposit Detail section lists banks and ending balances. Funds pending settlement reflect deposits to (credit) or withdrawals from (debit) to a Program Bank. Please refer to the Program Disclosure document for additional details that may impact the program.

Bank
Beginning
Balance
Ending
Balance
Bank of China-New York Branch $0.00 $2,602.89
Current Month's Pending Settlement ($2,602.89)
Total Bank Deposits $0.00 $0.00
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Footnotes and Cost Basis Information
Amortization, accretion and similar adjustments to cost basis have been provided for many fixed income securities (and some bond-like equities), however, they are not provided for certain types, such as short-term instruments, Unit Investment Trusts, foreign fixed income securities, or those that are subject to early prepayment of principal (pay downs). Where current year premium or acquisition premium amortization is provided, the prior years' cumulative amortization is reflected in the adjusted cost basis, but we cannot provide a breakdown or the total of such prior amortization amounts.

NFS is required to report certain cost basis and related information to the IRS on the Form 1099-B. Your official 1099-B forms for certain transactions will reflect which lots have been sold for tax purposes.

To apply a specific identification cost basis method to 1099-B reporting, appropriate instructions must be on file with NFS or be received by NFS before the trade has settled. Absent such instructions, NFS determines cost basis at the time of sale based on its default methods of average cost for open-end mutual funds and first-in, first-out (FIFO) for all other (including ETFs) unless your broker dealer has elected to use another default method. NFS applies FIFO (or other disposal method, if applicable) based on its records, which may be different from yours. For transactions that are not subject to 1099-B cost basis reporting, you should refer to your trade confirmations and other applicable records to determine which lots were considered sold for tax purposes.

While NFS must meet IRS requirements with respect to certain information required to be reported to the IRS, NFS-provided cost basis, realized gain and loss, and holding period information may not reflect all adjustments necessary for your tax reporting purposes. NFS makes no warranties with respect to and specifically disclaims any liability arising out of a customer's use of, or any tax position taken in reliance upon, such information.

For investments in partnerships, NFS does not make any adjustments to cost basis information as the calculation of basis in such investments requires supplemental information from the partnership on its income and distributions during the period you held your investment. Partnerships usually provide this additional information on a Form K-1 issued by April 15th of the following year.

Consult your tax advisor for further information.

D - Adjusted cost basis reflects any cumulative original issue discount, premium, or acquisition premium, and it assumes such amounts were amortized by the taxpayer over the life of the security from acquisition date through disposition date. For securities still held, maturity date was used instead of disposition date. Premium amortization was calculated using the yield-to-maturity method.

Acquisition premium was calculated using the ratable accrual method. If applicable, adjusted cost basis reflects market discount accretion which was calculated using the straight-line method and was recognized at disposition date. Gain/loss displayed for this transaction was based on cost basis as adjusted for premium and discount as stated above and does not reflect any losses disallowed because of wash sales (if applicable). The adjusted cost basis may not reflect all adjustments necessary for tax reporting purposes and may also not apply if you are using an alternative amortization calculation method. Refer to IRS Publication 550, Investment Income and Expenses, for additional information. E - YTD amortized premium was calculated on the yield-to-maturity amortization method. Cumulative premium amortization from acquisition date through disposition date is reflected in the adjusted cost basis. For securities still held, maturity date was used instead of disposition date. For tax-exempt securities, amortization of premium is required and is not deductible from taxable income. For taxable bonds, a tax election may be required to amortize premium, and the current year's amortized premium may be deductible from taxable income. Our adjusted cost basis calculation may not reflect all adjustments necessary for tax reporting purposes. It may not be applicable if you have not made an appropriate tax election or if you are using an alternative amortization calculation method. Review prior adjustments that you have made, and consult your tax advisor and IRS Publication 550, Investment Income and Expenses, for additional information.

If a sale, redemption or other disposition involved multiple tax lots, the transaction's totals may have been calculated using a combination of adjusted and unadjusted cost basis information. For lots where adjusted cost basis and its associated gain/loss are known, that was used, otherwise "regular" unadjusted cost basis and its associated gain/loss was used. 93 Statement for the Period March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025 CITY OF SOLVANG - Unincorporated Assn
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Miscellaneous Footnotes
CHANGE IN VALUE OF YOUR PORTFOLIO is the change in market value of your portfolio assets over the time period shown. The portfolio assets include the market value of all the securities in the account, plus insurance and annuity assets if applicable. The time frame of the graph is from account opening or September 2010, whichever is later, to the current period. Please note that large increases and/or declines in the change in the value of the portfolio can be due to additions, distribution and/or performance.

CHANGE IN VALUE reflects appreciation or depreciation of your holdings due to price changes plus any activity not reflected within Additions and Withdrawals, Misc. & Corporate Actions, Income, Taxes, Fees and Expenses, and Other Activity sections. Change in Value does not reflect activity related to assets in which NFS is not the custodian (e.g. Insurance and Annuities, Assets Held Away and Other Assets Held Away).

CALLABLE SECURITIES LOTTERY - When street name or bearer securities held for you are subject to a partial call or partial redemption by the issuer, NFS may or may not receive an allocation of called/redeemed securities by the issuer, transfer agent and/or depository. If NFS is allocated a portion of the called/redeemed securities, NFS utilizes an impartial lottery allocation system, in accordance with applicable rules, that randomly selects the securities within customer accounts that will be called/redeemed. NFS' allocations are not made on a pro rata basis and it is possible for you to receive a full or partial allocation, or no allocation. You have the right to withdraw uncalled fully paid securities at any time prior to the cutoff date and time established by the issuer, transfer agent and/or depository with respect to the partial call, and also to withdraw excess margin securities provided your account is not subject to restriction under Regulation T or such withdrawal will not cause an undermargined condition.

PRICING INFORMATION - Prices displayed are obtained from sources that may include pricing vendors, broker/dealers who clear through NFS and/or other sources. Prices may not reflect current fair market value and/or may not be readily marketable or redeemable at the prices shown.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS - Some transaction types necessitate a foreign currency exchange (FX) in order to settle. FX transactions may be effected by Fidelity Forex, LLC. on a principal basis. Fidelity Forex, LLC., an affiliate of NFS, may impose a commission or markup on the prevailing interbank market price, which may result in a higher price to you. Fidelity Forex, LLC. may share a portion of any FX commission or markup with NFS. More favorable rates may be available through third parties not affiliated with NFS. The rate applicable to any transaction involving an FX is available upon request through your broker-dealer.

COST BASIS LEGISLATION - New IRS Rules will require National Financial Services to report cost basis and holding period information for the sale of shares of open end Mutual Fund holdings purchased on or after January 1, 2012 on Form 1099-B. National Financial Services determines the cost basis for all shares of open end mutual funds using a default method of average cost. Alternatively, account owners or their brokers and advisors can instruct National Financial Services to determine the cost basis for shares of open end mutual funds by 1) setting up their non-retirement accounts with one of our eleven tax lot disposal methods available to investors or 2) identifying specific tax lots to sell at the time of a transaction. Contact your broker or advisor to learn more about the cost basis tracking of your holdings.

Interval Fund Owners: Please note an interval fund is structured as an unlisted closed-end mutual fund, and not a traditional open-end mutual fund. Material differences between an interval fund and a traditional open-end mutual fund may exist, including trading/liquidity limitations, and buyback and repurchase features. Please refer to the prospectus for the interval fund you own for specific information and other important considerations or contact your financial professional.

FRACTIONAL SHARE TRADING - National Financial Services ("NFS") will execute the fractional component of a customer order in a principal or riskless principal capacity. This includes fractional shares liquidations as a result of an ACATS transfer of whole shares or a dividend reinvestment that created a residual fractional position in a customer account.

PAYMENT FOR ORDER FLOW - NFS receives remuneration, compensation, or consideration for directing orders particular broker/dealers or market centers for execution. The source and nature of any compensation received in connection with your particular transaction, the name of the other party, and the time of execution will be disclosed upon written request. 94 GLOSSARY Short Account Balances -If you have sold securities under the short sale rule, we have, in accordance with regulations, segregated the proceeds from such transactions in your Short Account. Any market increases or decreases from the original sale price will be marked to the market and will be transferred to your Margin Account on a weekly basis. Market Value - The Total Market Value has been calculated out to 9 decimal places but the individual unit price is displayed in 5 decimal places. The Total Market Value represents prices obtained from various sources, may be impacted by the frequency in which such prices are reported and such prices are not guaranteed. Prices received from pricing vendors are generally based on current market quotes, but when such quotes are not available the pricing vendors use a variety of techniques to estimate value. These estimates, particularly for fixed income securities, may be based on certain minimum principal amounts (e.g. $1 million) and may not reflect all of the factors that affect the value of the security, including liquidity risk. In certain situations, a price may be derived from a single broker quote. The prices provided are not firm bids or offers. Certain securities may reflect "N/A" or "unavailable" where the price for such security is generally not available from a pricing source. The Market Value of a security, including those priced at par value, may differ from its purchase price and may not closely reflect the value at which the security may be sold or purchased based on various market factors. Investment decisions should be made only after consulting your broker-dealer.

Estimated Annual Income (EAI) & Estimated Yield (EY) - EAI for fixed income is calculated using the coupon rate. For all other securities, EAI is calculated using an indicated annual dividend (IAD). The IAD is an estimate of a security's dividend payments for the next 12 months calculated based on prior and/or declared dividends for that security. EY reflects only the income generated by an investment and not changes in its price which may fluctuate. Interest and dividend rates are subject to change at any time and may be affected by current and future economic, political and business conditions. EAI and EY are estimates only and may include return of principal and/or capital gains, which would render them overstated. EAI and EY are provided for informational purposes only and should not be used or relied on for making investment, trading or tax decisions. EAI and EY are based on data obtained from information providers believed to be reliable, but no assurance can be made as to accuracy, timeliness or completeness.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Please review your statement and report any inaccuracy or discrepancy immediately by calling the telephone number of your broker-dealer reflected on the front of this statement. Reports of any inaccuracy or discrepancy regarding your brokerage account or the activity therein should be directed to your broker-dealer at the telephone number and address reflected on the front of this statement and National Financial Services LLC ("NFS").

NFS carries your brokerage account and acts as your custodian for funds and securities that are deposited with NFS by you or your broker-dealer. In addition to your initial contact with your broker-dealer you may contact NFS at (800) 801-9942. Any oral communications regarding inaccuracies or discrepancies should be reconfirmed in writing to protect your rights, including those under the Securities Investor Protection Act ("SIPA").

When contacting either your broker-dealer or NFS, remember to include your entire brokerage account number to ensure a prompt reply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Free credit balances ("FCB") are funds payable to you on demand. FCB are subject to open commitments such as uncleared checks and exclude proceeds from sales of certificated securities without delivery of the certificate. If your FCB is swept to a core position, you can liquidate the core position and have the proceeds sent to you or held in your account subject to the terms of your account agreement. Required rule 10b-10(a) information not contained herein will be provided on written request. Fidelity may use this free credit balance in connection with its business, subject to applicable law.

Credit Adjustment Program. Accountholders receiving payments in lieu of qualified dividends may not be eligible to receive credit adjustments intended to help cover additional associated federal tax burdens. NFS reserves the right to deny the adjustment to any accountholder and to amend or terminate the credit adjustment program.

Options Customers. Each transaction confirmation previously delivered to you contains full information about commissions and other charges. If you require further information, please contact your broker-dealer.

Assignments of American and European-style options are allocated among customer short positions pursuant to a random allocation procedure, a description of which is available upon request. Short positions in American-style options are liable for assignment at any time. The writer of a European-style option is subject to exercise assignment only during the exercise period. You should advise your broker-dealer promptly of any material change in your investment objectives or financial situation. Splits, Dividends, and Interest. Expected stock split, next dividend payable, and next interest payable information has been provided by third parties and may be subject to change. Information for certain securities may be missing if not received from third parties in time for printing. NFS is not responsible for inaccurate, incomplete, or missing information. Please consult your broker-dealer for more information about expected stock split, next dividend payable, and next interest payable for certain securities.

Equity Dividend Reinvestment Customers. Shares credited to your brokerage account resulted from transactions effected as agent by either: 1) Your broker-dealer for your investment account, or 2) through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) dividend reinvestment program. For broker-dealer effected transactions, the time of the transactions, the exchange upon which these transactions occurred and the name of the person from whom the security was purchased will be furnished upon written request. NFS may have acted as market maker in effecting trades in 'over-the-counter 'securities.

Retirement Contributions/Distributions. A summary of retirement contributions/distributions is displayed for you in the activity summary section of your statement. Income Reporting. NFS reports earnings from investments in Traditional IRAs, Rollover IRAs, SEP-IRAs and, Keoghs as tax-deferred income. Earnings from Roth IRAs are reported as tax-free income, since distributions may be tax-free after meeting the 5 year aging requirement and certain other conditions. A financial statement of NFS is available for your personal inspection at its office or a copy of it will be mailed to you upon your written request.

Statement Mailing. NFS will deliver statements by mail or, if applicable, notify you by e-mail of your statement's availability, if you had transactions that affected your cash balances or security positions held in your account(s) during the last monthly reporting period. At a minimum, all brokerage customers will receive quarterly statements (at least four times per calendar year) as long as their accounts contain a cash or securities balance.

Sales Loads and Fees. In connection with (i) access to, purchase, sale, exchange or redemption of, and/or maintenance of positions in mutual funds, ETFs and other investment products such as alternative investments or private placements ("funds") or (ii) infrastructure needed to support such funds, some funds, or their investment affiliates, pay your introducing broker dealer and/or NFS sales loads and 12b-1 fees described in the Offering Materials as well as additional compensation for shareholder services, start-up fees, platform support and maintenance, and marketing, engagement and analytics programs. Additional information about the source(s) and amount(s) of compensation as well as other remuneration received by FBS or NFS will be furnished to you upon written request. At time of purchase fund shares may be assigned a load, transaction fee or no transaction fee status. At time of sale, any fees applicable to your transaction will be assessed based on the status assigned to the shares at time of purchase. Margin. If you have applied for margin privileges and been approved, you may borrow money from NFS in exchange for pledging the assets in your account as collateral for any outstanding margin loan. The amount you may borrow is based on the value of securities in your margin account, which is identified on your statement. If you have a margin account, this is a combined statement of your margin account and special memorandum account other than your non-purpose margin accounts maintained for you under Section 220.5 of Regulation T issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board. The permanent record of the separate account, as required by Regulation T, is available for your inspection upon request.

NYSE and FINRA. All transactions are subject to the constitution, rules, regulations, customs, usages, rulings and interpretations of the exchange market and its clearing house, if any, where the transactions are executed, and of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"). The FINRA requires that we notify you in writing of the availability of an investor brochure that includes information describing FINRA Regulation's BrokerCheck Program ("Program"). To obtain a brochure or more information about the Program or FINRA Regulation, contact the FINRA Regulation BrokerCheck Program Hotline at (800) 289-9999 or access the FINRA's web site at www.finra.org. FINRA Rule 4311 requires that your broker-dealer and NFS allocate between them certain functions regarding the administration of your brokerage account. The following is a summary of the allocation services performed by your broker-dealer and NFS. A more complete description is available upon request. Your broker-dealer is responsible for: (1) obtaining and verifying brokerage account information and documentation, (2) opening, approving and monitoring your brokerage account, (3) transmitting timely and accurate orders and other instructions to NFS with respect to your brokerage account, (4) determining the suitability of investment recommendations and advice, (5) operating, and supervising your brokerage account and its own activities in compliance with applicable laws and regulations including compliance with margin rules pertaining to your margin account, if applicable, and (6) maintaining required books and records for the services that it performs. NFS shall, at the direction of your broker-dealer: (1) execute, clear and settle transactions processed through NFS by your broker-dealer, (2) prepare and send transaction confirmations and periodic statements of your brokerage account (unless your broker-dealer has undertaken to do so). Certain securities pricing and descriptive information may be provided by your broker-dealer or obtained from third parties deemed to be reliable, however, this information has not been verified by NFS, (3) act as custodian for funds and securities received by NFS on your behalf, (4) follow the instructions of your broker-dealer with respect to transactions and the receipt and delivery of funds and securities for your brokerage account, and (5) extend margin credit for purchasing or carrying securities on margin. Your broker-dealer is responsible for ensuring that your brokerage account is in compliance with federal, industry and NFS margin rules, and for advising you of margin requirements. NFS shall maintain the required books and records for the services it performs. Securities in accounts carried by NFS are protected in accordance with the Securities Investor Protection Corporation ("SIPC") up to $500,000. The $500,000 total amount of SIPC protection is inclusive of up to $250,000 protection for claims for cash, subject to periodic adjustments for inflation in accordance with terms of the SIPC statute and approval by SIPC's Board of Directors. NFS also has arranged for coverage above these limits. Neither coverage protects against a decline in the market value of securities, nor does either coverage extend to certain securities that are considered ineligible for coverage. For more details on SIPC, or to request a SIPC brochure, visit www.sipc.org or call 1-202-371-8300. Funds used to purchase or sweep to a bank deposit are SIPC protected until deposited to a Program Bank at which time funds may be eligible for FDIC insurance. Assets Held Away, commodities, unregistered investment contracts, futures accounts, loaned securities and other investments may not be covered. Precious metals are not covered by SIPC protection. Mutual funds and/or other securities are not backed or guaranteed by any bank, nor are they insured by the FDIC and involve investment risk including possible loss of principal.

End of Statement 722239.10.0
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95 City of Solvang
Please note the Grand Total is your actual fund account balance at the end of the period, including all contributions per GASB 74 paragraph 22 and accrued disbursements. Please review your statement promptly. All information contained in your statement will be considered true and accurate unless you contact us within 30 days of receipt of this statement. If you have questions about the validity of this information, please contact [email protected]. 58,537.289 58,537.289
$1,301,935.69 $1,301,935.69
Period Ending Unit Value 22.241136 22.241136
Period Beginning Unit Value 21.950817 21.195160

0.000

0.000
58,537.289

0.000

0.000
58,537.289
Current Period Year to Date
Ending Units
Unit Sales for Withdrawals
Unit Purchases from Contributions
Beginning Units
Market Value Summary: Unit Value Summary:

Grand Total $1,301,935.69 $1,301,935.69

0.00 (334.85)

0.00 61,960.92

0.00 $1,240,707.12

0.00 (86.92)

0.00 17,219.89

0.00 $1,284,941.20
Current Period Year to Date
Ending Balance
Disbursement
Administrative Expenses
Other
Investment Earnings
Contribution
Beginning Balance
QTD Fiscal QTD Fiscal
FY End Contrib per GASB 74 Para 22 0.00 0.00
Transfer In
Transfer Out

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
Unit Transfer In
Unit Transfer Out

0.000

0.000
Investment Expense (138.48) (397.50)
CERBT Strategy 2
Entity #: SKB7-6953823005-001
Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
FY End Disbursement Accrual 0.00 0.00

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96 Statement of Transaction Detail for the Quarter Ending 03/31/2025 City of Solvang
Entity #: SKB7-6953823005-001
Date Description Amount Unit Value Units Check/Wire Notes If you have any questions or comments regarding the new statement format please contact [email protected] Client Contact:

[email protected]

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97 Created
At
Request Text Closed
Date
Requester
Name
Requester
City
State Requester
Company
03/30/202
5 01:49:56
PM
Agreement with Santa barbara county, city of
bulleton and city of Solvang for Santa Ynez
Valley Transit
04/02/2025
11:18:57
AM
John Christian
03/26/202
5 12:31:30
PM
I am reaching out to request a copy of the
proposal submitted by the firm awarded the
contract for Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

We understand that this is public record and
would like the opportunity to better understand
the scope, approach, and evaluation criteria
used in the selection process.
03/26/2025
02:12:19
PM
Chloe Morton Walnut
Creek
CA Gates +
Associates
03/25/202
5 04:49:04
PM
Hi! Can you please send me any plans, permits
and reports you have for 2031 Dermanak,
Solvang? Thank you.
03/25/2025
05:31:30
PM
LaToya Ramos Los Olivos CA Berkshire
Hathaway
HomeServices
California
Properties
03/25/202
5 02:54:33
PM
Hello, We would like TOT (transient
occupancy tax) information for some of the local
hotels monthly, how would I go about getting
this information? Thank you, Christy Deeds
General Manager Wine Valley Inn & Cottages
Solvang
03/25/2025
05:34:24
PM
Christy Deeds Solvang CA Wine Valley Inn
03/24/202
5 05:06:27
PM
Hi, Can you please send me any reports,
permits and plans you have on file for 690
Valley Oak Road, Solvang? Thank you
03/26/2025
10:39:52
AM
LaToya Ramos Los Olivos CA Berkshire
Hathaway
HomeServices
California
Properties
98 03/19/202
5 10:14:31
AM
Good morning, This is a request from
Caltrans to all cities and counties asking for
verification of Ownership and Mileage of their
roadway networks that are in our Statewide
Linear Referencing System. This request is
part of our effort in having city and countymaintained roads correctly reported on State and FHWA maintained mileage system for
safety analysis and funding allocation purposes.

We would appreciate if you shared any
shapefiles or other visual resources that clearly
show which streets fall under the city's
jurisdiction?. Should you have questions,
please contact me at [email protected]
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We
appreciate your cooperation. Best regards,
HPMS Team California Department of
Transportation
03/21/2025
12:08:14
PM
Venkata
Pillarisetty
sacramento CA Caltrans
03/17/202
5 03:30:24
PM
We are requesting all records associated with
the following undeveloped parcels in the Alisal
Ranch area: APN's 137-410-
002/010/012/020/022/036/037 We are trying
to determine if there are any development
conditions or restrictions other than typical
setbacks (e.g., parcel line, creek,
environmentally sensitive habitat, trees) or
topographical conditions (e.g., 20% slopes or
unstable soils). Thank you!
03/26/2025
10:44:53
AM
Angela Janes Los Olivos CA F. Evans Jones,
LLC
03/14/202
5 02:22:12
PM
Please provide all plans and files associated
with 296 First Street and 293 Alisal Road, APN's
139-234-001/002
03/24/2025
10:50:24
AM
Angela Janes Los Olivos CA F. Evans Jones,
LLC
99 03/10/202
5 08:51:37
AM
SmartProcure is submitting a public records
request to the City of Solvang for any and all
purchasing records from 12/9/2024 to current.

The request is limited to readily available
records without physically copying, scanning, or
printing paper documents. Any editable
electronic document is acceptable. The
specific information requested from your recordkeeping system is: 1. Purchase order number.

If purchase orders are not used a comparable
substitute is acceptable, i.e., invoice,
encumbrance, or check number 2. Purchase
date 3. Line item details (Detailed description of
the purchase) 4. Line item quantity 5. Line item
price 6. Vendor ID number, name, address,
contact person and their email address If you
would like to let me know what type of financial
software you use, I may have report samples
that help to determine how, or if, you are able to
respond. As an added security and privacy
measure, there will be a unique upload link for
any new requests moving forward, including this
one. We appreciate your assistance towards
this request. You may also attach the
information to this email.
https://upload.smartprocure.com/?id=c2RqPWE
yYlZQMDAwMDAwUHdRS1lBMCZzdD1DQSZv
cmc9Q2l0eU9mU29sdmFuZyZvaWQ9NTU0Ng
%3D%3D
03/10/2025
10:33:31
AM
Lisa Chatar DEERFIELD
BEACH
FL SmartProcure
03/05/202
5 01:20:35
PM
I am requesting any building permit records,
including certificate of occupancy, new
construction, addition/alteration, plumbing,
mechanical, electrical, USTs, and ASTs for 139-
530-001 and 139-530-002. Two vacant parcels
along the west side of Alamo Pintado Road,
north of Old Mission Drive.
03/06/2025
10:02:09
AM
Paul Robinson Murrieta CA Priority One
Environmental,
Inc.
02/26/202
5 03:17:33
PM
Please send all permits and records on file for
221 Willow Drive, Solvang, CA 93463. Thank
you, Nancy
02/28/2025
08:44:56
AM
Nancy Hussey Solvang CA
100
02/26/202
5 10:23:42
AM
Please send all permits on file. 02/26/2025
06:08:53
PM
Nancy Hussey Solvang CA
02/24/202
5 03:31:09
PM
Hello. I would like to request the total amount
spent from 2021-2024 on IT Managed services
for the City. Thank you.
02/24/2025
04:24:48
PM
Stacy Harjer Roseville CA Cayuse Civil
Services, LLC
02/23/202
5 01:42:45
PM
Hi! Can you please send me any permits, plans
and reports you have on file for 922 College
Canyon Road, Solvang? Thank you
02/25/2025
12:41:28
PM
LaToya Ramos Los Olivos CA Berkshire
Hathaway
HomeServices
California
Properties
02/21/202
5 10:17:17
AM
Hi! Can you please send me any reports,
permits and archived plans you have for 2197
Creekside Dr., Solvang? Thank you
02/28/2025
08:38:17
AM
Tony Huang Santa Ana CA JTC RE LLC
02/19/202
5 11:32:04
AM
I need any permit between 2004 and 2010 for
485 Alisal Road (Frederik's Court)
02/25/2025
03:40:24
PM
Brett Marchi Solvang CA Marchi &
Associates
02/18/202
5 02:40:46
PM
Hello, I'd like the permit history and any plans
and building records for 1651 Fir Avenue, APN
139-143-021.
02/19/2025
04:33:10
PM
Brittany Cone Capital Realty
Analysts
02/18/202
5 02:02:56
PM
Dear City Clerk, I am submitting a public
records request for expenditure data related to
legal services paid for Fiscal Years 2022-2023
and 2023-2024. Please provide a breakdown
of expenditures made for Fiscal Years 2022-
2023 and 2023-2024 made payable to the Law
Firm Richard Watson Gershon. To be clear, I
am not asking for the legal services invoices or
billing statements but only the amounts paid to
the Law Firm Richard Watson Gershon for
Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. I
want to receive this information in an electronic
format. Sincerely, Robert Schultz Interim City
Attorney City of Morro Bay
02/18/2025
03:51:04
PM
Robert Schultz Morro Bay CA
02/18/202
5 10:53:29
AM
We would like any permits for the property
located at 221 Willow Dr in Solvang. Most
recently was an electrical permit. But would like
all permit history for a potential new owner.

Thank you.
02/19/2025
04:34:01
PM
Danielle Crystal Santa Ynez CA Elam, Crystal &
Associates
101
02/17/202
5 03:39:29
PM
Good afternoon, I hope all is well and that you
are having a great day! My name is Lesley
Delgado, a contractor for SoCalGas. I am
working with the SoCalGas Planning group,
assisting them with gathering information
regarding street improvements in an effort to
compile projects into one database. I am
contacting you today to inquire about city
projects related to such street improvements,
including road rehabilitation, resurfacing,
overlays, and slurry seals. Below are the
questions for your reference. Are any
ongoing or future street rehabilitation projects
scheduled for construction in 2025 and 2026? If
so, could you please provide information on
when these projects are estimated to begin
and/or be completed? Can additional maps or
documents that contain additional work being
done or completed be provided? Does the City
have a moratorium policy after a street has
been resurfaced or slurry-sealed? If available,
could you please provide a list/map of streets
currently under moratorium? Please provide
any updates at your earliest convenience.

Thank you again for taking the time to assist me
with these questions and if there is anything I
can do on my end please let me know. If you
are not the correct person I should be reaching
out to, please let me know to whom I can direct
02/25/2025
03:37:09
PM
Lesley Delgado WestLand
Group
02/14/202
5 09:38:44
AM
I wanted to see if you’d be able to let me know if
any permits have been applied for or issued
since 2024 for the Denmarket Square
Hotel/Restaurant/Pool project to be located at
1693 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463. Any
details you could provide as far as plans and
permits (including issue dates and any GC
information listed) would be greatly appreciated.

DR 202400016577
02/18/2025
09:00:46
AM
Madison
Mendoza
Riverside DCN
102
02/12/202
5 09:41:40
AM
The property at 793 Alisal has had many
modifications made to it since its last change of
ownership: garage conversion into a bonus
room, internal changes to living ares. Are there
any records with the city that there were permits
applied for and granted? The removal of a
double garage would seem to be a significant
change to a residential property, as well as
additions to the rear deck, and changing of
internal walls, removal of internal access to the
former garage, and changes to the master bath
area. What records are there with the city that
these changes were recorded with them?
02/19/2025
12:05:41
PM
Robert
Seegmiller
Solvang CA
02/09/202
5 12:48:04
PM
Building or pool permits for 1538 Mountainview
Drive Solvang CA
02/13/2025
10:55:09
AM
Jeff Mitchell
02/07/202
5 02:27:06
PM
My name is Nichole Lambinicio, and I work for
the California Air Resources Board. I am
working on outreach to the regulated community
for Small Off-Road Engines which include
landscape and garden businesses. I am hoping
to reach contacts for landscape, gardening, tree
trimming, and lawn care businesses by
contacting businesses doing business in all the
cities of California. I am reaching out city by city
in each county for all of California. May I
please request a list of landscape, gardening,
tree trimmers, and lawn maintenance
businesses registered with a business license in
City of Solvang? The ideal format would be an
excel spreadsheet with columns for
Business Name, Owner Name, Contact mailing
addresses, Contact email addresses, and
phone numbers. If needed, I am happy to
complete requirements for a PRA request.
02/12/2025
09:50:58
AM
Nichole
Lambinicio
Sacramento CA California Air
Resources
Board
103
02/06/202
5 08:49:43
PM
Building permits and requests for 793 Alisal
from 2018 to now.
02/10/2025
09:18:36
AM
Robert
Seegmiller
Solvang CA
02/06/202
5 09:21:19
AM
Hello, I’m looking to find any archived plans for
the property at 221 Willow Drive, Solvang, CA
(APN 139-222-011). The records show that
three remodels were completed/permitted for
the property: 1) 1-9-1962, Interior alternation
where garage was converted to living space.
2)10-10-1962, Carport was added 3) 3-9-1977,
Addition to the single family dwelling Please let
me know if plans are available. Not sure if these
would be available electronically. If not, what is
the best way to view them? Thanks, Dan
Kikkert 530-307-0066
02/10/2025
09:17:54
AM
Daniel Kikkert South Lake
Tahoe
CA
02/05/202
5 02:20:41
PM
I wanted to see if you’d be able to let me know if
any permits have been applied for or issued
since 2021 for the Sansum Medical Clinic
project to be located at 1925 Windmill Ln,
Solvang, CA 93463. Any details you could
provide as far as plans and permits (including
issue dates and any GC information listed)
would be greatly appreciated. DR
202100660198
02/07/2025
11:20:57
AM
Madison
Mendoza
Riverside DCN
02/03/202
5 10:27:45
AM
1925 Windmill Ln 30,000-square-foot medical
facility I would like to inquire if permits have
been issued at 925 Windmill Ln 30,000-squarefoot medical facility I would like to obtain the firm that was issued the permits along with date
issued. I do not require a copy unless required
to ask for copies, I only seek the Name, city and
state of the contractor and a date of issuance.
02/03/2025
10:35:10
AM
Andrea Mason Cincinnati OH Constructconne
ct (media
publication)
01/31/202
5 05:20:45
PM
I would like to have a copy of Erickson electrics
home business permit and description of their
allowed activity.
02/04/2025
09:36:06
AM
Nicholas Solvang CA
104
01/29/202
5 04:02:07
PM
Hi I would like all construction documents and
specifications for 591 Ranch Road.
02/07/2025
08:52:34
AM
Jonathan
Villegas
Solvang CA Darkmoon
Building Design
and Engineering
01/23/202
5 04:55:30
AM
To Whom It May Concern: Inovo AI Solutions
LLC is initiating a request under the California
Public Records Act for all purchasing records
from 07/01/2020 to date under your jurisdiction.

We seek access to electronic records that can
be provided without the necessity for hardcopy
duplication, scanning, or any physical handling
of documents. We are interested in the
following details for purchases from your recordkeeping system for the given period. This data can be quickly exported in a purchase order or
vendor history report from the accounting
system by your finance team: Vendor
Number or Vendor ID Vendor Name Identifier
for each purchase, such as purchase order
number (PO#) or, alternatively, an invoice or
check number Purchase Date Line item details
or description of each purchase Line item
quantity Line item price The information we
are requesting is generally part of council/board
meeting packets as "bills" or "vendor
payments." If that information is already
available on the website, we are happy to
capture it from there. Please let us know if that
is the case. Please do not hesitate to reach out
to me if you have any questions. Regards,
Abbas Khan CEO, Inovo AI Solutions LLC
01/23/2025
01:14:33
PM
Abbas Khan Jersey city Inovo AI
Solutions LLC
01/22/202
5 10:46:38
AM
heheh 01/22/2025
10:47:33
AM
105
01/21/202
5 12:45:59
PM
Hi! Can you please send me any reports,
permits and plans you have for 851 Adobe
Creek Road, Solvang? Thank you
01/31/2025
11:25:37
AM
LaToya Ramos Los Olivos CA Berkshire
Hathaway
HomeServices
California
Properties
01/21/202
5 12:41:02
PM
Hello, I am a records research engineer for
Congruex. We are currently planning a fiber
cable installation project in 1200 Alamo Pintado
Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, USA. and I’m hoping
you can provide some information I would
like to request only Power Map information for
the area described below. The project is
servicing 1200 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA
93463, USA. The entire project is highlighted in
the screenshot below. Note:- We required FTR
map Sample Map attached for your reference.

Please let me know if I can provide additional
information. Thank you. Ramesh Yadav
Engineering Assistant |
[email protected]
01/21/2025
01:20:17
PM
Ramesh Yadav Orange CA Congruex
01/17/202
5 01:54:26
PM
I would like copy of building permits and plans
for 735 Alamo Pintado Road. This is for the
owner who is proposing a remodel of the
existing house.
01/21/2025
11:16:51
AM
Greg Flewin Santa Monica CA Greg Flewin
Design
01/14/202
5 09:13:30
AM
Hello, Are the sign permits of record available
for the Solvang Olive Press business at 463
Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463? Thanks!
01/15/2025
11:35:15
AM
Lonnie Roy Santa
Barbara
CA On Design LLC
01/06/202
5 03:04:23
PM
Requesting copies of building permits and
current site plan(s) for 62 Ironwood Way.
01/07/2025
09:48:26
AM
Diane F
Christensen

SOLVANG CA
01/06/202
5 06:24:35
AM
Can I please get a copy of the Certificate of
Occupancy and any building permits available
for 1677 Maple Avenue?
01/06/2025
04:34:14
PM
Brynn Crispino Chase Bank
106
01/02/202
5 10:13:51
PM
Hi there, Is it possible to get a report(s) or
copies of all issued building permits from
December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024?
Report to include if applicable: Site Address,
Permit Numbers & Dates, Valuations of Jobs,
Description of work being done, Contractor
Information & Owner name. Any and all
information is greatly appreciated. If you have
any questions please feel free to email me at
[email protected]. Thank you!
01/07/2025
09:49:10
AM
Braden Mineer Cedar City UT Construction
Monitor
01/02/202
5 03:34:36
AM
Hello, I am a records research engineer for
CHC Consulting, a contractor for Comcast. We
are currently planning a fiber cable installation
project in Solvang, CA and I'm hoping you can
provide some information. Our project is
servicing 463 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463,
USA. The entire project is shown in the attached
document. Can you provide sewer, storm
drain and water information for the area? A
capital improvement plan, as-built document, or
GIS screenshot should show this information.

Please let me know if I can provide any
additional information. Thank you,
01/06/2025
04:45:09
PM
Sambit Pradhan Orange CA CHC Consulting
107

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.e
Meeting Date: April 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Approve the Ninth Amendment to the Agreement with Meridian Consultants LLC for additional CEQA and NEPA compliance tasks for the WWTP Water Quality Project for an additional $19,820 for a total Contract Amount not to Exceed $290,213 for the existing term December 31, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
PREPARED BY: Jose Acosta, Utility Director
DISCUSSION:

The City of Solvang is working with Meridian Consultants, LLC (Meridian) to complete California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) water quality project. In response to comments from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA), additional work is required to finalize compliance. Due to delays in the initial document compilation and submittal, the USDA has identified new concerns, inclusive of an updated species list, necessitating further revisions.

Meridian proposes the following additional tasks to address USDA comments and complete the Final EA submission:

1. Section 7 Informal Consultation – Pax Environmental will update the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) consultation to reflect the addition of the southwestern pond turtle to the species list and develop mitigation measures.

2. Cultural Resources Report Update – Chronicle Heritage (formerly PaleoWest) will update the 2020 report prepared by PaleoWest to include new records searches and Native American coordination.

3. Environmental Assessment Revision – Meridian will revise the EA to incorporate findings from the Section 7 consultation and cultural resources update.

4. USDA Coordination & Support – Meridian will assist with USDA approval efforts and provide ongoing coordination with City staff.

This contract amendment is necessary to address USDA’s comments and ensure timely progress on the WWTP improvements. Staff recommends approval of the amendment to facilitate the completion of the environmental review process. Upon approval, Meridian will proceed with the additional scope of work to finalize the environmental compliance process and obtain USDA approval.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could deny this request. This is not recommended as it would delay the environmental review required by the USDA which would further delay the WWTP project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The net adjustment to the total project fee is $19,820, increasing the total contract amount to $270,015.

This amount is inclusive of all work performed under this contract since April 8, 2019, which included studies for the River Well Project and WWTP Recycled Water Distribution.

ATTACHMENTS:

A - Ninth Amendment to Meridian Agreement
B - Meridian Amendment 9 Proposal
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AMENDMENT NO. 9
to the agreement with

MERIDIAN CONSULTANTS LLC
(WWTP Water Quality Project)
THIS NINTH AMENDMENT is made and entered into this 28th day of April 2025, between the CITY OF SOLVANG, a municipal corporation and Charter City ("City") and MERIDIAN CONSULTANTS LLC, a California Limited Liability Company ("Consultant"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth in the original Agreement dated, April 8, 2019, the First Amendment dated November 12, 2019, the Second Amendment dated January 19, 2021, the Third Amendment dated November 11, 2021, the Fourth Amendment dated December 13, 2021, the Fifth Amendment dated May 9, 2022, and the Sixth Amendment dated November 28, 2022, the Seventh Amendment dated April 24, 2023, the Eight Amendment dated January 13, 2025, the parties agree to this Ninth Amendment for the WWTP Water Quality Project, and additional terms to the scope of work for the additional CEQA and NEPA compliance tasks, for the additional amount of $19,820, as outlined in the amendment proposal (Exhibit A), for a total amount not to exceed $290,213, for the existing term December 31, 2025.

Campaign Contribution Disclosure: Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, any party to a City proceeding (which includes, but is not limited to, all contracts with the City, other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts) must disclose on the record any campaign contributions made to a member of the City Council or other elected or appointed officer of the City, any candidate for elected office of the City, or any candidate for elective office of any other agency who is also an elected or appointed officer of the City in excess of $250 in the past 12 months. This disclosure requirement includes contributions by the party’s agent, such as a consultant, and aggregated contributions from persons or entities related to the party. Consultant is required to fill out and provide the attached “Exhibit C” Applicant/Interested Party Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form’ with submission of this Agreement and to update this form after each contribution and no later than the beginning of any associated proceeding.

All remaining portions of the original agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

CITY OF SOLVANG MERIDIAN CONSULTANTS LLC

David Brown, Mayor Mark Austin, Managing Member

APPROVED AS TO FORM

Craig Steele, Acting City Attorney
ATTEST

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE
860 Hampshire Road, Suite P
Westlake Village, CA 91361
March 14, 2025
City of Solvang
411 Second Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Attn.: Jose Acosta, Utility Director
Re: Proposal for Professional Services
City of Solvang Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements CEQA & NEPA Compliance
Dear Mr. Acosta,
Meridian Consultants, LLC is requesting this amendment to our existing contract with the City of Solvang to complete the environmental compliance efforts for the City’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) upgrades and improvements (Project). This amendment provides for Meridian to assist the City in completing the following to fully address comments from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA):
 Section 7 Informal Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS);  Updates to the Cultural Resources report with current records searches and compliance with Section 106;
 Revise the EA to incorporate the findings of Section 7 Informal Consultation and the updates to the Cultural Resources report;
 Coordinate with the Solvang team; and
 Coordinate and provide support on USDA approval.

The Scope of Work for this effort involves Pax Environmental (Pax) pulling a new USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPAC) list, conducting meetings and correspondence with the USFWS, City of Solvang, and Meridian Consultants to revise and complete the USFWS informal consultation for the Solvang WWTP Upgrades Project to address the one (1) new species added to the IPAC list (southwestern pond turtle). Pax will develop mitigation measures for southwestern pond turtle for informal consultation with the USFWS. This task will involve meetings and correspondence with the USFWS, City of Solvang, and Meridian Consultants to update the informal consultation for the Project. It is assumed there will be one (1) round of mitigation measure revisions and up to two (2) meetings before obtaining a Letter of Concurrence from the USFWS. This will address the comments from the USDA regarding biological resources and Section 7 consultation.

Meridian’s team member, Chronicle Heritage (formerly PaleoWest), will update the cultural resources technical report prepared in 2020 by PaleoWest for the Project. This will involve Chronicle Heritage 110
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March 14, 2025

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consulting the California Historical Resources Information System at the Central Coast Information Center (CCIC) to conduct an updated records search of the Project area. For the purposes of this Project, this search will encompass the Project area and a 1-mile buffer. Copies of all previously recorded cultural resources records and relevant cultural resource reports within the search area will be obtained.

Chronicle Heritage will also contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for a search of the Sacred Lands File (SLF) of the Project area. Chronicle Heritage will also contact individuals listed on the Native American Contact List provided by the NAHC for the Project. Coordination with these individuals will be initiated by email, followed by telephone contact two weeks later to individuals who do not respond to the initial emailed letter. Chronicle Heritage will update the cultural resource technical report originally prepared for the Project. Content updates are anticipated to be limited to the Records Search and Native American Coordination sections of the report only. There are no anticipated changes to the original report conclusions or recommendations. Additionally, Chronicle Heritage will update the 2020 report produced under PaleoWest cover to a current report cover reflecting the 2025 Chronicle Heritage update. This should be sufficient to satisfy USDA’s comments about report dates for the Project.

Meridian will incorporate the results of the IPAC list, Section 7 informal consultation, and updated cultural resources report into the Final Draft EA for the City to submit to USDA for approval, release, and distribution. Meridian will append the associated documentation to the Final Draft EA. This should address the remaining comments provided by the USDA in the Revised Administrative Draft EA in December 2024.

Meridian will also continue to provide support to the City for efforts needed to coordinate with the USDA.

This amendment includes time for Meridian Consultants Associate Principal, Ms. Leanna Williams, to continue to coordinate and meet with City staff (via Zoom) on an as-needed basis.

The estimate not-to-exceed budget to compete the scope of work identified for the additional work described above is $19,820; As shown in Table 1: Cost Proposal and Staffing Plan, the cost for the additional work by Meridian Consultant is $8,000, the cost for the additional work by Pax is $3,600, and the cost for additional work by Chronicle Heritage is $8,220. The new contract amount with this contract amendment is shown in Table 2: Project Contract Status. 111
Mr. Jose Acosta, Utility Director
March 14, 2025

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Table 1
Cost Proposal and Staffing Plan
Associate
Principal
Project
Planner
Graphics/
Editing
Total
Hours
Total
Cost
Task Description $200 $145 $105
8 Final EA Preparation Hours 4 8 8 20
Cost $800 $1,160 $840 $2,800
9 Support for USDA Approval Hours 18 18
Cost $3,600 $0 $0 $3,600
10 Project Management Hours 8 8
Cost $1,600 $0 $0 $1,600
Total Labor Hours 30 8 8 46
Cost $6,000 $1,160 $840 $0 $8,000
Direct Costs
USFWS Section 7 Informal Consultation - Pax Environmental $3,600 Cultural Resources Report Update - Chronicle Heritage $8,220 Total Direct Costs $11,820
TOTAL $19,820
Table 2
Project Contract Status
Solvang WWTP Improvements CEQA & NEPA Compliance Project Totals Authorized Amount $90,300.00
Requested Contract Amendment Amount $19,820.00
New Contract Amount $110,120.00
We appreciate this opportunity to provide additional services on this Project to the City.

Please contact me if you have any questions via email at [email protected] or by phone at 408-460-4694 (cell).

Sincerely,
Meridian Consultants LLC
Leanna Williams
Associate Principal
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.f
Meeting Date: April 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Receive and file Solvang Council Goals 2024/26 Third Quarter Update PREPARED BY: Randy Murphy, City Manager
DISCUSSION:

As has been previously discussed, Council held a workshop in March 2024 and identified a list of 33 community goals. These goals were discussed during the subsequent budget process and Council identified the first sixteen as priorities during the current biennial budget cycle. By way of reminder, many of the goals were not expected to be achieved within the two-year budget cycle. However, they are intended to help keep staff focused on areas that Council has determined to be most important.

ALTERNATIVES:

None.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

Update #3 to Solvang City Council Goals 2024/2026
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1. Analyze all parking improvement opportunities to relieve congestion and financial options. – Public Works/Planning
Staff reviewed the Downtown Solvang Parking Study prepared by Walker Consulting in February 2021. Staff believe that two of the recommendations from the report could be implemented to reduce congestion. The first recommendation is to enhance wayfinding to public parking by implementing uniform and consistent signage and branding, as outlined in a previous study by Rick Engineering in 2016. The second recommendation is to explore the possibility of leasing privately owned parking spaces in private lots or at the Santa Ynez Mission. Additionally, the design plans for Parking Lot 5 have been completed, and PG&E has begun their construction process for the installation of the transformer and street light replacement.

2. Analyze limited uses in the Urban Growth Boundary for affordable and work force housing to meet State Law and community needs. – Planning
City staff made a presentation to the City Council for direction on the UGB. Direction was to move forward with potential modification of the UGB. City staff will be working with the City Attorney for additional feedback on modification of the ordinance for water security, emergency ingress/egress, and potential future housing locations.

3. Identify all existing opportunities for affordable housing in TRC especially from “walkable” locations. – Planning
City Council adopted a new zoning ordinance that went into effect January 8, 2025. The new ordinance allows for conversions of 2nd story or non-ground floor office/retail into residential spaces by right, up to 4 units. City Staff is currently processing the following applications:
• PA 25-010 – 1693 Mission Drive (Denmarket Square), 30 Units • PA 25-014 – 485 Alisal Road/Pre-Application (Fredericks Square), 5 units Property owners have approached staff to complete this now that it is available. Those include:
• 423 Second Street
• 1697 Copenhagen
Conversion of underutilized commercial and office space into residential units during the Housing Element planning period allows for the city to take credit for creation of residential units.

4. Pursue Solvang becoming a regional Wastewater Treatment Provider. – Utilities Staff has had conversations with LOCSD regarding their interest in the City treating its waste disposal. This option is viable for both the City and LOCSD based on initial studies and a strong consideration at this time. The recommendation is to maintain communication with LOCSD staff and possibly make this happen after the WWTP upgrades, approximately in mid to late 2028.

5. Start process to update outdated codes and ordinances. – Planning The City council has adopted a major overhaul of the City’s Zoning Ordinance that went to effect January 8, 2025. City staff has identified additional work efforts that need to be completed in 2025.

Those include amendments to the Sign Ordinance Subdivision Ordinance, Short-Term Rental Ordinance, landscaping, lighting, and fencing amendments. City staff will also have to codify the 2025 California Building Code (CBC) by Fall of 2025.

6. Analyze means to improve police response and enforcement including private security, technology, and increased Sheriff services. – City Manager Staff sought council guidance on AI-enabled cameras for crime deterrence and investigation support. The council directed staff to identify a test case and develop a surveillance policy for adoption. Staff is now creating an RFP for vendors, selected a test area in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, and is drafting policy language, with a target date to return to the council in May.

7. Assess opportunities and financing to improve traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation in general and especially on SR 246. – Planning/Public Works 114
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On January 22, 2025 City Staff submitted a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Grant application for $250,000. The grant aims to support the evaluation of the Mission Drive corridor, from Skytt Mesa Drive to Alamo Pintado Road, utilizing a “complete streets” approach to improve traffic flow for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.

8. Develop more local events to broaden and even out tourism activities. – Marketing In addition to prior reports, Department just produced a very successful Lego event “Brick and Builds” April 5-6 for locals and tourists. Event was very well received. Working on an event for “The Kiss” film production by Danish producer to take place in May that will bring a different clientele to town. Parks and Rec just had successful and sold-out Mother/Son Luau and held the Easter Eggstravaganza April 19 with 1000+ guests which was a free event for the community.

9. Assess opportunities to support and use local organizations more effectively to meet community needs and volunteers. – Marketing
Parks and Rec just worked with County of SB in assisting and spreading the word on Job Readiness and Internship Program. Also met with Allan Hancock about connecting them with local groups and utilizing Vets Hall (when available) and programming with them to offer youth and adult programs to residents and community members. They continue to work with the National Charity League, local schools, Scouts, California Conservation Corp, etc for volunteer services for events or projects. (California Conservation Corp is a paid service but they are offering 6 days of free fire mitigation work through a grant).

10. Streamline the entitlement and building process make it easier for residents and businesses to improve their property. – Planning
The new Zoning Ordinance allows for more “by right” projects through the creation of a zoning ordinance process. Projects that have now utilized these changes include 1647 Oak Street, Denmarket Square Façade improvements. 423 Second Street will be submitting for a building permit for a two-unit conversion of office to residential under the city’s new “by right” ordinance.

The city has initiated revamped home occupation permits as well and proposes lowering fees to incubate and encourage home based businesses.

City staff has established time frames for building permits and has taken over permitting functions and is now issuing permits 5 days a week and has completed a transition to accepting all digital submittals. City staff has completed Planning Application checklists and Building Permit Checklists which are now available on our website. City staff has revamped its permitting systems and is now tracking metrics to ensure timely reviews of building permits to meet established building permit turnaround times. Building Permit turnaround times have fallen between 20 and 25 business days for major construction projects, less than 24 hours for over-the-counter permits, and minor permits less than 10 business days. This was compared to 60 days or more for major permits.

11. Evaluate market potential for expanding business meetings, retreats, and boutique conferences. – Marketing
This is in the works and Candice will be attending IPW in Chicago this summer working with Buellton and Visit SYV to bring some of these groups, meetings, conferences, etc to Solvang.

12. Explore BID to support downtown in a manner that would have Chamber support. – City Manager
Staff have discussed BID implementation with two consultants and held informal talks with Chamber representatives who showed initial interest. A list of potential BID priorities and benefits has been identified. Staff will continue exploring this alternative and develop an action plan including tasks and timelines.
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13. Analyze increased water storage and/or supply with additional and/or larger reservoirs and development of injection wells for ground water storage for drought years independently or with other water purveyors. – Utilities
The City is currently working on the development of HCA middle well. Part of this development is exploring the possibility of using this well as an injection well for groundwater storage. The City is also looking at beginning the planning phase for expansion of storage at Reservoir 3 site.

14. Assess Library needs, opportunities, and funding. – Administration Staff was recently informed that the contract with Goleta needs to be increased by about 50%. This is largely due to the fact that there were no inflators in the prior 5-year agreement. Also, evaluating potential relocation sites.

15. Assess regional opportunities on use and development of water infrastructure. – Utilities No update.

16. Analyze feasibility to reuse wastewater either as reclaimed wastewater, enhanced treatment for well injection or as direct potable water. – Utilities (combine w 15) Refer to #4 above.

Council directed staff to work on the top 16 for FYs 24/5 to 25/6. Other goals that were identified during the process but not currently in focus:

17. Evaluate feasibility of workforce housing opportunities with Alisal Ranch and Lot 72. – Planning

18. Assess opportunities to make existing transit more effective in the overall transportation needs of the community. – Public Works

19. Evaluate the opportunities to improve overall public safety services. – City Manager (combine w 6)

20. Develop a Danish Heritage Master Plan. – Planning

21. Assess the ability to expand and diversify commerce and industry to augment tourism dependent revenues. – City Manager

22. Analyze community meeting space needs and methods of achieving those needs with existing and additional facilities. – City Manager (combine w 11)

23. Develop a long-term infrastructure Maintenance Master Plan. – Public Works

24. Explore means to minimize the adverse impacts of tourism on the quality of life of the residents. – Marketing

25. Develop a five-year marketing plan for tourism and other business opportunities for a more sustainable and less volatile revenue base. – Marketing

26. Analyze the opportunities for broader business development. – Planning (combine w 21)

27. Develop options for meeting the cities administrative and operational needs. – Administration

28. Develop a long-term infrastructure and funding plan. – Finance

29. Evaluate the Senior Service programs long term needs. – Administration

30. Update sign codes and home occupation ordinances. – Planning

31. Consider establishing mid-range housing requirements. – Planning

32. Develop strategy to reduce or eliminate PERS liability. – City Manager

33. Assess community outreach programs. – City Manager
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1 memo
to:

Randy Murphy, City Manager,
City of Solvang from: Kathy Chambers
re: SYVT Quarterly Memo (FY 2025, Q3) date: April 18, 2025 Administrative Activities
During the third quarter of FY 2025 (January 1 through March 31, 2025), Moore & Associates completed the following administrative activities on behalf of SYVT:
• Conducted operations meetings with RATP Dev on January 16 and March 13, 2025; • Participated in a Caltrans/Cal-ITP discussion on January 28, 2025; • Participated in a Caltrans Disparity Study focus group on February 4, 2025; • Met with Caltrans on February 6, 2025 regarding the Requests for Reimbursement; • Met with RATP Dev regarding the addition of the Buellton library and route timing on February 25, 2025;
• Met with Caltrans District 5 for the quarterly 1:1 meeting on March 5, 2025; • Participated in a Teams meeting regarding the Buellton library on March 11, 2025; • Prepared a letter of support for the City’s transportation grant; • Prepared the FTA Section 5311 Request for Reimbursement; • Prepared the CARES Act Phase 2 Request for Reimbursement; • Prepared Transit Operator Financial Transaction Reports for the State Controller; • Prepared the Caltrans’ DBE Threshold report;
• Discussed bus shelter issues and submitted requests for tree trimming and damaged bus stop shelter repairs;
• Submitted revised TDA claim for FY 2023/24;
• Submitted the City’s drug and alcohol monitoring (DAMIS) report; • Notified SBCAG regarding Caltrans’ issue with the FTIP; • Conducted route planning and retiming for the addition of the Buellton library and prepared supporting memos;
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2 • Prepared resolutions and staff reports for Section 5311 and TDA funding; • Provided ridership information to the City of Buellton for its TDA claim; • Responded to question about DBE goals;
• Responded to emails from City staff;
• Began preparation of the FY 2025/26 TDA claim;
• Began preparation of the DBE Semi-Annual Uniform Report; and • Assisted with CalSMART reporting.

Ridership Analysis
Fixed-route ridership decreased in January 2025 and February 2025 then increased in March 2025. Fixedroute ridership in FY 2024/25 thus far is comparable to pre-COVID ridership. Dial-A-Ride (DAR) ridership remains lower than pre-COVID.
• January 2025 fixed-route ridership decreased 4.7% from December 2024; and decreased 1.9% from January 2024.
• January 2025 DAR ridership increased 0.6% from December 2024, and decreased 3.7% from January 2024.
• January 2025 total ridership decreased 4.5% from December 2024, and decreased 2.0% from January 2024.
• February 2025 fixed-route ridership decreased 10.6% from January 2025, and decreased 9.1% from January 2024.
• February 2025 DAR ridership increased 36.3% from January 2025, and increased 25.9% from January 2024.
• February 2025 total ridership decreased 8.6% from January 2025, and decreased 7.4% from January 2024.
• March 2025 fixed-route ridership increased 20.2% from February 2025; and decreased 15.2% from March 2024.
• March 2025 DAR ridership increased 17.3% from February 2025; and increased 14.6% from March 2024.
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3 • March 2025 total ridership increased 20% from February 2025; and decreased 13.8% from March 2024.

Since the number of service days changes from month to month, it can be helpful to look at the data in terms of rides per day. January 2025 fixed-route average daily ridership decreased when compared to December 2024; and January 2025 DAR average daily rider increased when compared to December 2024.

February 2025 fixed-route average daily ridership decreased when compared to January 2025; and February 2025 DAR average daily rider increased when compared to January 2025. March 2025 fixedroute and DAR average daily ridership increased when compared to February 2025.

Call Activity
Dial-A-Ride calls (whether for reservations or information) have traditionally comprised half of the calls received by SYVT. Requests for on-call pick-ups have traditionally comprised less than 20 percent of the calls received. Since the pandemic, Dial-A-Ride calls have been moving towards 50 percent of calls received. There have been no requests for pickups at the hospital or airport.

January
Dial-A-Ride = 42.7% of calls
On-call pickups = 21.2% of calls
February
Dial-A-Ride = 50.3% of calls
On-call pickups = 18.1% of calls
March
Dial-A-Ride = 45.2% of calls
On-call pickups = 24.8% of calls
CSR Call Log: January – March 2025
Jan Feb Mar Total Percent
Service information 86 69 75 230 24.8%
On-call pickup request 70 52 77 199 21.4%
DAR information 29 48 21 98 10.6%
DAR reservation 112 97 119 328 35.3%
Lost and found 1 3 2 6 0.6%
Complaint 2 0 0 2 0.2%
Compliment 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Other 30 19 16 65 7.0%
Total 330 288 310 928 100.0%
JULY
2024
AUG
2024
SEP
2024
OCT
2024
NOV
2024
DEC
2024
JAN
2025
FEB
2025
MAR
2025
FR Rides/day 159.04 169.93 165.29 161.07 143.46 146.88 139.96 136.00 144.62 DAR Rides/day 8.23 7.04 6.48 5.83 5.11 5.57 5.81 7.93 8.10 119
4 Marketing
Moore & Associates supported Santa Ynez Valley Transit (SYVT) in celebrating National Transit Employee Appreciation Day on March 18 by recognizing the hard work and dedication of SYVT staff. As part of the effort, Moore & Associates created a poster highlighting SYVT employees, designed a newsflash graphic for the SYVT website, and coordinated the delivery of gift baskets to all transit staff. This initiative served as a meaningful way to show appreciation for the individuals who keep the community moving every day. 120
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 7.a
Meeting Date: April 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adopting resolution 25-1282 Fee Schedule PREPARED BY: Wendy Berry, Administrative Services Director DISCUSSION:

The proposed fees are intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws including providing confirmation that the proposed fees and charges are not a tax as defined in Article 13C of the California Constitution and that the proposed fees are no more than necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the City’s activities and services addressed in the fees. Additionally, the manner in which the costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair and reasonable relationship to the payor’s burdens on, or benefits received from, the activities and services provided by the City. The Public Hearing notices were published on 4-10-25 and 4-17-25.

This item provides findings and recommendations from the recently completed user and regulatory fee study. This item includes an updated fee schedule proposed for adoption by the City Council. Prior to adopting new or increased fees, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing. At the conclusion of the public hearing, City Council shall determine whether to adopt the updated schedule of user and regulatory fees. If updated fees are adopted, staff recommends a July 1, 2025, effective date for fee changes.

The City’s most recent comprehensive fee study was completed in 2021. Cities typically complete comprehensive fee studies every three to five years. The current study provides an up-to-date analysis of the City’s current costs of providing fee-related services. This information should be used by the City Council as it considers potential updates to fees.

The services for which a city imposes a user or regulatory fee typically derive from an individual person or entity’s action, request, or behavior. Therefore, except in cases where there is an overwhelming public benefit generated by a city’s involvement in the individual action, a fee for service ensures that the individual bears most, if not all, of the cost incurred by the City to provide that service. When a fee targets “100% or full cost recovery,” the individual bears the entirety of the cost. When a fee targets less than full cost recovery, another City revenue source – in most cases, the General Fund – subsidizes the individualized activity.

Industry best practice and California statutes are in harmony: User and regulatory fees should be set at a level not higher than the City’s estimated reasonable cost of providing the service, and should bear a fair and reasonable relationship to the payor’s burdens on, or benefits received from, the activities and/or services provided by the City.

Additionally, periodic review and adjustment of fees provides multiple benefits, including:
• Increasing the availability of General Fund revenues to be used for services and activities available to all Solvang residents and businesses, such as public safety services. • Keeping pace with general cost inflation.
• Avoiding fee spikes that are more likely to occur when municipalities leave fees unchanged for a multi-year period.
• Providing fee payors, city staff, and city policymakers with a pattern of consistency that provides information for forecasting and decision-making purposes. • Helps meet fee-payor service level expectations by collecting fees to fund the existing level of services provided.
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• Encouraging generational equity among fee payors by avoiding long-term stagnation of fees followed by significant fee increases.

Fee Categories that Were Examined in this Study
This study specifically examined fee categories including, but not limited to:
• Building Fees, such as permitting of new construction or modifications to existing structures • Planning Fees, such as entitlement review and review for compliance with the zoning code • Land Development Engineering Fees, such as public improvement review • Encroachment Permit Fees, for work or activities conducted within the City’s rights-of-way • Rental rates for parks, fields, and Veterans’ Memorial Hall • Utility service fees, such as water meter installation and testing • Finance and Administrative fees, such as business certificate and license processing Items Not Examined in this Study
This study specifically excluded examination of the following:
• Development Impact Fees
• Taxes
• Assessments
• Fines or Penalties
• Franchise Fees
• Utility Rates and Services Charges
These items are subject to different approval thresholds or may not be subject to the same cost of service limitations as the fees examined as part of this study. Consequently, they are specifically excluded from the scope of this study.

Nearly every service for which a fee is imposed can be illustrated as follows, contrasting the components of the full cost of service, which is the maximum fee amount justified, against the local agency’s goals for cost recovery:

Based on the consultant’s experience working with municipalities throughout California, most feepaying stakeholders and city councilmembers accept high-cost recovery targets for developmentrelated fees as long as:
• The elements of the cost of service and assumptions are clearly communicated. • The city clearly communicates and documents that only eligible costs are included in fees.

I. PRIMARY OUTCOMES:
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During the course of study, information and analysis was generated and is discussed substantively throughout the user and regulatory fee study report and its technical appendix. The subsequent findings statements are outcomes and proposals that may be of particular interest to City leaders and policymakers.

Building Fees
• Building plan review, permit processing and field inspection fees have been restructured to enhance the correlation between services provided and fees collected. The proposed fee methodology scales to allow for lower fees for less complex projects and higher fees for more complex projects.
• Establish fixed, consolidated fees for the City’s most common minor permits. This will allow applicants to easily estimate permit fees and allow staff to efficiently administer the fee calculation and collection process.
• Full cost recovery is targeted from proposed fees.

Planning Fees
• Due to the nature of development within California, many projects take a significant amount of resources over a multi-month and potentially multi-year timeframe, depending on project complexity and magnitude.
• Full cost recovery is targeted from most proposed fees due to the regulatory nature of the fees and the high level of direct benefit resulting from construction activities including enjoyment of property enhancements, increased property values. This structure is intended to avoid having other Solvang residents and businesses subsidize an individual's private construction activities. • Current cost recovery varies depending on the fee examined. • Fees intended to recover less than the City’s cost of service are:
o Appeals
o Sign Permits
o Temporary Use Permits
o Development Pre-Application Review
Engineering Fees
• Engineering and encroachment permit fees are collected to recover the City’s costs associated with improvement plan review, permitting, and construction inspection along with review and inspection of work conducted within the City’s rights-of-way. • Full cost recovery is targeted from proposed fees.

Technology Enhancement and General Plan Update Fees
• New fees are recommended to recover a portion of the City’s costs of enhanced technology used to serve the development community and to offset a portion of the costs of periodic updates to the City’s General Plan. These fees will be segregated following collection, to ensure that the revenue is only spent on technology or General Plan related purposes. Proposed fees are:
o Technology Enhancement Fee: 5% of Building Permit Fees o General Plan Update Fee: 5% of Building Permit Fees for New Construction and Additions Special Event Permit Fees
• The special event permit fee structure is being adjusted to reflect differing levels of city support required to authorize and oversee special events within the City. • Special event application fees will continue to recover less than the City’s full cost of providing the service.
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Parks and Recreation Fees
• Parks and Recreation Departments throughout the State are facing significant challenges. • Increases in labor, benefit, utility costs, services and supplies, and insurance related costs. • Providing access to facilities and programs that are safe to use and align to community standards (health and safety).
• Minimum wage increases in excess of 20% since 2020.

Fees are generally proposed to be adjusted by approximately 15%, based upon the City’s increased costs of providing services. Amounts are rounded for administrative efficiency. The proposed adjustments are simply intended to reflect the impact of recent changes in labor and regional cost inflation. If fees are left unchanged in an environment of increasing costs, the City’s cost recovery levels deteriorate.

Administrative Fees
• Administrative fees have been recalibrated to reflect current costs of service and State limits for certain fee-related services.

Regional Fee Comparison
Similar fees are collected by communities throughout the region and the State. The proposed fee amounts do not exceed the City’s cost of service and are in-range of amounts charged by other jurisdictions.

Although the changes are anticipated to provide additional revenue, the revenue is not intended to be used to fund new services, rather the revenue is intended to offset the costs of providing existing services that are recoverable from fees. Of note, the forecasted fiscal impact of increased cost recovery aligns closely to regional cost inflation of 15% since the City’s 2021 study.

ALTERNATIVES:

None.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Based on the historical use patterns, staff anticipates an increase in fee revenue of $71,000.

ATTACHMENTS:

A – Resolution 25-1282 & Fee study
B – Illustration of Current Fees, Proposed Fees, and Proposed Cost Recovery C – Fee Study Report
D – Fee Study Presentation
Description
Current Fee
Revenue
Proposed Fee
Revenue Fiscal Impact Change
Planning $120,000 $132,000 $12,000 10%
Building $110,000 $138,000 $28,000 25%
Engineering $30,000 $40,000 $10,000 33%
Parks, Field, Facility Rentals $50,000 $56,000 $6,000 12% Administration $35,000 $40,000 $5,000 14%
Dev Technology Enhancement Fee $0 $5,000 $5,000 new
General Plan Update Fee $0 $5,000 $5,000 new
Total $345,000 $416,000 $71,000 21%
* Amounts are rounded for illustrative purposes.
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R 25-1282 Fee Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 25-1282

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG

CALIFORNIA UPDATING AND ESTABLISHING USER AND REGULATORY FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES.

WHEREAS, the City provides, maintains and operates a variety of services and programs to the public; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution and the laws of the State of California, the City of Solvang 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 WHEREAS, a user and regulatory fee study was completed by Clear Source Financial Consulting; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Government Code Sections 66016 and 66018, certain fees to be charged for services must be adopted by City Council by resolution after providing and holding a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing has been provided per California Government Code, oral and written presentations made and received, and the required public hearing was held on April 28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, in adopting this Resolution, the City Council is taking action only on those fees for the services, programs or products set forth in Exhibit “A” which have been modified from prior resolutions of the City Council. The remaining fees that have not been modified from prior resolutions shall remain in full force and effect; and
WHEREAS, in adopting this resolution, the City Council is taking action only on those specific fees for services, programs and products set forth in Exhibit “A”, incorporated herein by reference which have been modified from prior resolutions of the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the methodology for calculating proposed fees.

SECTION 2. Beginning in 2026, on July 1 of each year, the fees in the fee schedule will change based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area. If the CPI does not change or decreases, no change shall be made to the fees adopted by this Resolution.

SECTION 3. Fees not addressed or modified in this study remain in effect unless formally changed or excluded.

SECTION 4. The City Council hereby adopts the fees, charges and rates attached hereto and made part of this resolution as Exhibit “A”.

SECTION 5. That the fees adopted by this Resolution will take effect sixty days after adoption of this resolution.
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SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a certified copy to be filed in the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2025. _________________________________
David Brown, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
______________________________
Craig Steele, City Attorney Annamarie Porter, City Clerk 129
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )ss

CITY OF SOLVANG )
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-1282 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Solvang at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 28th day of April 2025, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said resolution was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________________
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees
Effective July 1, 2025
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FEE SCHEDULE PAGE
Building Fees 1
Planning Fees 11
Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees 15
Utility Services Fees 18
Electric Vehicle Charging Rates 20
Special Event / Film Permit Fees 21
Reserved Facility Use Rates and Charges - Parks, Fields, and Facilities 22 Finance - Business Certificate / Administrative Fees 24 Finance - Specialized Licensing and Permitting Fees 25
Administrative Fees 26
Appeal Fees 28
Code Enforcement Fees 29
Table of Contents
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 HVAC - (per unit)
a) Change-Out $146 per permit Y
b) New $293 per permit Y
2 Electric Car Charging $244 per permit Y
3 Graywater System
a) No Plan Check Required $146 per permit Y
b) Plan Check Required $293 per permit Y
4 Insulation/Energy Upgrade $146 per permit Y
5 Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) 15kW or less $293 per permit Y
b) Above 15kW – per kW $15 per permit N
6 Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) 50kW or less $1,000 per permit N
b) 50kW – 250kW – Base $1,000 per permit N
c) 50kW – 250kW – per kW above 50kW $7 per permit N
d) Above 250kW – base $2,400 per permit N
e) Above 250kW – per kW $5 per permit
7 Service Panel Upgrade $98 per permit Y
8 Water Heater Change-Out (same location) $98 per permit Y 9 Water Heater Change-Out (new location) $146 per permit Y 10 Line Repair - Sewer / Water / Gas $98 per permit Y
11 Line Repair / Re-pipe $146 per permit Y
12 Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (roof area) $195 per permit Y
b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof $98 per permit Y 13 Demolition $98 per permit Y
14 Temporary Power Pole $49 per permit Y
Description
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Fees shown in this section (Section A.) include all applicable inspection, and plan review fees).

BUILDING FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
Description CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Fees shown in this section (Section A.) include all applicable inspection, and plan review fees).

Additional fees apply for permit processing and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Sections F and G. 15 Swimming Pool/Spa
a) Swimming Pool / Spa $975 per permit Y
b) Detached Spa / Water Feature $293 per permit Y
c) Gunite Alteration $390 per permit Y
d) Equipment Change-out Only (e.g., pump) $195 per permit Y 16 Patio
a) Patio without M,E,P
i) Up to 200 SF $244 per permit Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $341 per permit Y
b) Patio with M,E,P
i) Up to 200 SF $488 per permit Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $585 per permit Y
17 Window / Sliding Glass Door (New or Alteration)
a) Up to 5 $293 per permit Y
b) Each additional $73 per permit Y
18 Signs
a) Wall Sign $98 per permit Y
b) Wall Sign Illuminated $130 per permit Y
c) Monument Sign $195 per permit Y
d) Monument Sign Illuminated $261 per permit Y
19 Storage Racks
a) Storage Racks - First 100 LF $390 per permit Y
b) Storage Racks - Each Additional 100 LF $16 per permit Y Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities. 2 134
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BUILDING FEES
Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SF
Plan Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 100 $1,365.00 $0.00 $1,950.00 $0.00 $3,315.00 $0.00 Y 200 $1,560.00 $0.00 $2,145.00 $0.00 $3,705.00 $0.00 Y
300 $1,657.50 $0.00 $2,242.50 $0.00 $3,900.00 $0.00 Y
400 $1,755.00 $0.00 $2,437.50 $0.00 $4,192.50 $0.00 Y
500 $1,852.50 $39.00 $2,632.50 $97.50 $4,485.00 $136.50 Y 1,000 $2,340.00 $39.00 $3,315.00 $78.00 $5,655.00 $117.00 Y 1,500 $2,730.00 $78.00 $3,900.00 $78.00 $6,630.00 $156.00 Y 2,000 $3,120.00 $78.00 $4,680.00 $156.00 $7,800.00 $234.00 Y 2,500 $3,900.00 $78.00 $5,850.00 $156.00 $9,750.00 $234.00 Y 3,000 $4,680.00 $39.00 $7,020.00 $78.00 $11,700.00 $117.00 Y 4,000 $5,460.00 $29.25 $8,190.00 $58.50 $13,650.00 $87.75 Y 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
3 Mechanical Plan Review
and Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings /
Duplicate Stock
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee for Master Unit
Same as Above 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
[a] N
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
New Construction and
Room Additions
Residential New Construction and Room Additions
B. Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.

Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities. 3 135
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BUILDING FEES
Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SF
Plan Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 100 $390.00 $0.00 $877.50 $0.00 $1,267.50 $0.00 Y
200 $438.75 $0.00 $1,121.25 $0.00 $1,560.00 $0.00 Y
300 $487.50 $0.00 $1,316.25 $0.00 $1,803.75 $0.00 Y
400 $536.25 $0.00 $1,462.50 $0.00 $1,998.75 $0.00 Y
500 $633.75 $19.50 $1,608.75 $68.25 $2,242.50 $87.75 Y
1,000 $731.25 $29.25 $1,950.00 $19.50 $2,681.25 $48.75 Y 1,500 $877.50 $58.50 $2,047.50 $58.50 $2,925.00 $117.00 Y 2,000 $1,170.00 $58.50 $2,340.00 $117.00 $3,510.00 $175.50 Y 2,500 $1,462.50 $58.50 $2,925.00 $117.00 $4,387.50 $175.50 Y 3,000 $1,755.00 $29.25 $3,510.00 $58.50 $5,265.00 $87.75 Y 4,000 $2,047.50 $21.94 $4,095.00 $43.88 $6,142.50 $65.81 Y 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
3 Mechanical Plan Review
and Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings /
Duplicate Stock
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee for Master Unit
Same as Above 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
[a] N
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
Residential Remodels with
Structural Improvements
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.

Residential Remodels with Structural Improvements
B. Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.
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R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
Garage/Room Conversions
and Residential Remodels
without Structural
Improvements
Garage/Room Conversions and Residential Remodels without Structural Improvements B. Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.

BUILDING FEES
Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SF
Plan Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 500 $2,340.00 $34.67 $3,510.00 $95.33 $5,850.00 $130.00 Y 1,000 $2,730.00 $21.67 $3,900.00 $78.00 $6,630.00 $99.67 Y 5,000 $3,900.00 $15.60 $7,800.00 $62.40 $11,700.00 $78.00 Y 10,000 $4,680.00 $7.80 $10,920.00 $31.20 $15,600.00 $39.00 Y 20,000 $5,460.00 $5.85 $14,040.00 $23.40 $19,500.00 $29.25 Y 2 500 $1,170.00 $175.50 $2,632.50 $58.50 $3,802.50 $234.00 Y 1,000 $2,047.50 $21.94 $2,925.00 $73.13 $4,972.50 $95.06 Y 5,000 $2,925.00 $11.70 $5,850.00 $46.80 $8,775.00 $58.50 Y 10,000 $3,510.00 $5.85 $8,190.00 $23.40 $11,700.00 $29.25 Y 20,000 $4,095.00 $4.39 $10,530.00 $17.55 $14,625.00 $21.94 Y 3 500 $1,560.00 $8.67 $3,900.00 $17.33 $5,460.00 $26.00 Y 1,000 $1,755.00 $6.50 $4,290.00 $13.00 $6,045.00 $19.50 Y 5,000 $1,950.00 $7.80 $4,680.00 $15.60 $6,630.00 $23.40 Y 10,000 $2,340.00 $3.90 $5,460.00 $15.60 $7,800.00 $19.50 Y 20,000 $2,730.00 $2.93 $7,020.00 $11.70 $9,750.00 $14.63 Y 4 Electrical Plan Review and
Permittting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
5 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permittting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
6 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permittting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
7 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings /
Duplicate Stock
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee for Master Unit
Same as Above 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
[a] N
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R4, S -
Assembly; Business; Care /
Assisted Living; Educational;
Factory; Hazard;
Institutional; Mercantile;
Storage
New Construction / SF
Addition
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R1, R2, R4,
S -
Assembly; Business; Care /
Assisted Living; Educational;
Factory; Hazard;
Institutional; Mercantile;
Hotel/Motel; Apartment;
Storage
Tenant Improvement
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R4, S -
Assembly; Business; Care /
Assisted Living; Educational;
Factory; Hazard;
Institutional; Mercantile;
Hotel/Motel; Apartment;
Storage
Shell
Commercial / Non-Residential - New Construction, Tenant Improvement, and Shell C. Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.
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BUILDING FEES
Occupancy Classification # of Units
Plan Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l Unit
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l Unit
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l Unit Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 1 - 10 $2,340.00 $520.00 $9,360.00 $1,473.33 $11,700.00 $1,993.33 Y 11 - 25 $7,020.00 $585.00 $22,620.00 $1,615.71 $29,640.00 $2,200.71 Y 26 - 50 $15,210.00 $308.75 $45,240.00 $942.50 $60,450.00 $1,251.25 Y 51+ Units
(each add'l
unit)
$22,620.00 $231.56 $67,860.00 $706.88 $90,480.00 $938.44 Y 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
3 Mechanical Plan Review
and Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
N
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings /
Duplicate Stock
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee for Master Unit
Same as Above 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
[a] N
6 Tenant Improvement or
Shell
See Commercial / NonResidential Fees See Commercial / NonResidential Fees See Commercial / NonResidential Fees N
* Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

R1, R2 Occupancy
Hotel/Motel/Apartment/
Other
New Construction / SF
Addition
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time.

New Construction - R1 and R2 Occupancies
D. Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.

Balcony / Carport / Patio /
Deck / Garage / Utility
Garage / Carport / Patio / Deck / Utility / Balcony
E. Building New Construction, Improvement and Alteration Fees. Fees shown in this section include permit inspection and plan review fees for new construction, improvements and alterations. Additional fees apply for permit processing, and services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees are shown in Section F and Section G.

BUILDING FEES
Fee Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Permit Processing Fee $98 Y
2 General Plan Maintenance Fee (percent of permit fee) 5% [a] N 3 Technology Fee / Records Retention Fee (percent of permit fee) 5% N 4 Strong Motion Instrumentation (SMI) Fee Calculation
a) Residential $0.50 or valuation x .00013 N
b) Commercial $0.50 or valuation x .00028 N
5 Building Standards (SB 1473) Fee Calculation (Valuation) a) $1 - $25,000 $1 N
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2 N
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3 N
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4 N
e) Each Add'l $25,000 or fraction thereof Add $1 N
6 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $390 Y
Copies, Re-Print, Change Of Contractor
7 Printing Scanned / Archived Drawings $2 per sheet;
$10 minimum
N
8 Job Card / Permit Re-Print $49 Y
Violation Fees
9 Work Done Without Permits or Outside Scope of Permits 2x Permit Fee N Other Fees
10 Permit Reinstatement Fee (for permits expired within 6 months) $98 Y 11 Partial Inspection / Extra Inspection Fee (per inspection) $98 Y 12 Re-inspection Fee (3rd Time or More) (each) $98 [b] Y 13 Missed inspection Fee $98 Y
14 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per hour) $195 Y [a] Fee only applies to permits for new construction and additions, including signs and swimming pools. [b] Reinspection fee applies after second re-inspection.

Activity Description
F. Other Fees
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities. 9 141
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Public Works Building Plan Review [a]
a) New Structures/Site Work Under 2,500 SF $440 Y
b) New Structures/Site Work 2,501 SF - 5,000 SF $880 Y
c) New Structures/Site Work Over 5,000 SF Actual Cost with $3,000 Initial Deposit N 2 Planning Building Plan Review [a]
a) New Structures/Site Work Under 750 SF $400 Y
b) New Structures/Site Work 751 SF - 5,000 SF $800 Y
c) New Structures/Site Work Over 5,000 SF Actual Cost with $3,000 Initial Deposit N 3 Utilities Building Plan Review [a]
a) New Structures $400 Y
b) Additions $200 Y
c) Pool/Spa $200 Y
d) Other (per hour; 1-hour minimum) $220 Y
4 Plan Check Fees
a) Alternate Materials and Materials Review (per hour) $195 Y b) Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent) (per hour) $195 Y [a] Includes up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required.

Activity Description
G. Building Plan Review Fees - For Services Not Identified Elsewhere In This Schedule When applicable, plan check fees shall be paid at the time of application for a building permit.

The plan checking fee is in addition to the building permit fee Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. The Building Official may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities. 10 142
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Letter of Convenience $400 Fixed Fee Y 2 Annexations $20,000 Deposit N
3 Appeal to Planning Commission / City Council
a) Appeal Filing Fee $1,500 Fixed Fee N
b) City Attorney Support and Review, as required Billed per hour at $375 or current rate

T & M N
4 Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
a) CUP Review - Existing Structure / Use Only $2,400 Fixed Fee Y b) CUP Review - New Structures $4,800 Fixed Fee Y
5 Design Review Committee (DRC) Decision $600 Fixed Fee Y 6 Development Permits
a) Residential
i) 2 - 4 Units $4,000 Fixed Fee Y
ii) 5 - 10 Units $6,000 Fixed Fee Y
iii) More than 10 Units $9,600 Fixed Fee Y
b) Non-Residential & Mixed Use Projects
i) Up to 7,500 SF $4,000 Fixed Fee Y
ii) 7,501 - 25,000 SF $9,600 Fixed Fee Y
iii) More than 25,000 SF $14,400 Fixed Fee Y
7 Environmental Review
a) Categorical Exemption $200 Fixed Fee Y
b) Initial Study / Negative Declaration
i) In-House $6,400 Fixed Fee Y
ii) Consultant Prepared Pass-Through + 15% City
Admin Fee
T&M N
c) Mitigated Negative Declaration
i) In-House $16,000 Fixed Fee Y
ii) Consultant Prepared Pass-Through + 15% City
Admin Fee
T&M N
d) Environmental Impact Report Pass-Through + 15% City
Admin Fee
T&M N
e) County Filing Fees /Dept of Fish and Wildlife Filing Fees
Pass-Through Pass-Through N
Fee Description
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City of Solvang

PLANNING FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
Fee Description CPI
8 General Plan Amendment $10,000 Deposit N
9 Home Occupation Permit $100 Fixed Fee Y
10 Map / Subdivision Review
(Fees Include City Processing Fee plus Consultant / County Cost) (i.e., Fees are additive)
a) Lot Line Adjustment / Parcel Merger
i) City Processing Fee $800 Fixed Fee Y
ii) Consultant / County Cost Pass-Through + 15% City
Admin Fee
T&M N
b) Parcel Map (Tentative / Final Map/ Amendment)
i) City Processing Fee $1,200 Fixed Fee Y
ii) Consultant / County Cost Pass-Through + 15% City
Admin Fee
T&M N
c) Tract Map (Tentative / Final Map/ Amendment)
i) City Processing Fee $2,400 Fixed Fee Y
ii) Consultant / County Cost Pass-Through + 15% City
Admin Fee
T&M N
d) Other (e.g., Certificate of Compliance)
i) City Processing Fee $800 Fixed Fee Y
ii) Consultant / County Cost Pass-Through + 15% City
Admin Fee
T&M N
11 Medical Cannabis Retailer (Dispensary) $5,240 Fixed Fee Y 12 Pre-Application Review
a) Planning and Building Staff Only $500 Fixed Fee Y
b) Development Review Team $1,000 Fixed Fee Y
13 Signs
a) Sign Permit (Administrative) $100 Fixed Fee Y
b) Sign Permit/Program - DRC / PC $400 Fixed Fee Y
c) Temporary Sign / Banner $100 Fixed Fee Y
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
Fee Description CPI
14 Specific Plan / Specific Plan Amendment $16,000 Deposit Y 15 Temporary Use Permit $200 Fixed Fee Y
16 Time Extension $1,200 Fixed Fee Y
17 Variance $5,600 Fixed Fee Y
18 Zoning Amendments (Map / Text) $10,000 Deposit N
19 Zoning Clearance
a) Business Certificate $50 Fixed Fee Y
b) ADU $400 Fixed Fee Y
c) SFR $400 Fixed Fee Y
d) MFR $500 Fixed Fee Y
20 Zoning Verification Letter $200 Fixed Fee Y
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
Fee Description CPI
Other
21 Maps
a) 11" x 17" i.e. small zoning map (per page) $2 Fixed Fee N b) Large zoning maps 36" wide (each) $25 Fixed Fee N
22 Plan Review Fee - 4th and Subsequent Reviews (Each
Review)
a) City $200 Fixed Fee Y
b) Consultant / County Cost pass-through + 15% City
Admin Fee
T &M N
23 Work Done Without Permits or Outside Scope of Permits 2x Permit Fee N 24 Hourly Rates and Fees for Time & Materials Services and Fees for Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Fee Schedule a) Uniform Planning Rate $200 per hour Y
b) Planning Director $309 per hour Y
c) Planning Manager $294 per hour Y
d) Associate Planner $198 per hour Y
e) Assistant Planner $162 per hour Y
f) Development Services Tech $143 per hour Y
g) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate T & M N h) All Other Contract Service Support pass-through + 15% City Admin Fee

T & M N
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fees shown in this schedule. The Department may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities. * In-lieu / impact fees are included for documentation purposes only. In the case of any discrepancy between amount shown and currently adopted amount, the currently adopted amount shall supersede amount shown here. 14 146
City of Solvang

ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Encroachment Permit - Permit Processing $98 Fixed Fee Y 2 Encroachment Review & Inspection
a) Inspection of Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, Driveway
Approach, Curb Ramps, Cross-Gutter and Spandrel (two
inspections)
$360 Fixed Fee Y
b) Regular - Surface Improvements (up to 20 lineal feet; includes inspection)
$180 Fixed Fee Y
c) Regular - Underground Improvements
i) 0 - 50 SF $540 Fixed Fee Y
ii) 51 - 100 SF $720 Fixed Fee Y
iii) 101+ SF $720 plus $1.50 per SF ($150
min.)
Fixed Fee Y
d) Special Encroachment Agreement Review - Private
Encroachments in the Public R/W
i) Applicant Provided Electronic Exhibit (8.5" x 11") $540 Fixed Fee Y ii) City Created Electronic Exhibit (8.5" x 11") T&M with $2,300 City base fee T&M with minimum fee
[a] Y
e) Annual Utility Encroachment Permit $4,320 Fixed Fee Y f) Temporary Encroachment Agreement - Permit for NonConstruction Activities that Encroach into City R/W for a Limited Time (e.g., Rolloff/Dumpster, Storage Container, Restricted Parking, etc.)
$90 Fixed Fee Y
3 Small Wireless Facilities
a) New Small Wireless Facility Pole $1,100 Fixed Fee Y
b) Small Wireless Facilities
i) Up to Five Facilities $550 Fixed Fee Y
ii) Each Additional Facility, Beyond Five $110 Fixed Fee Y 4 Newsrack
a) Permit Application $180 Fixed Fee Y
b) News Rack Fee (per newsrack in right-of-way) $10 Fixed Fee Y c) News Rack Relocation Fee (per newsrack, per
relocation)
$10 Fixed Fee Y
d) Removal of Non-Compliant News Rack (per newsrack) $325 Fixed Fee Y e) Storage of Non-Compliant News Rack (per newsrack,
per day, at City facility)
$5 Fixed Fee Y
f) Certificate Filing Fee $5 Fixed Fee Y
5 Oversize Load Permit
a) Truck or Tractor and Oversize Load - per vehicle trip $16 Fixed Fee N b) Annual Permit per Vehicle $90 Fixed Fee N
Fee Description
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City of Solvang

ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
Fee Description CPI
6 Public Improvements Engineering and Landscape Plan
Check and Inspection
T&M with initial deposit equal
to 8% of engineer's cost
estimate; $800 minimum fee
T&M with minimum
fee
N
7 Rights of Ways (ROW) and Easements
(Includes up to 3 Reviews) a) Review of ROW/Easement Documents $4,400 Fixed Fee Y b) ROW/Easement Abandonment $4,400 Fixed Fee Y
8 Development Agreement / Subdivision Agreement
Processing (Includes up to 3 Reviews)
T&M with $1,760 City base fee T&M with minimum
fee
Y
9 Public Survey Monuments $170 Each Y
10 Drainage (Hydrology/Hydraulics) Study (Includes up to 3 Reviews)
T&M with $880 City base fee T&M with minimum
fee
Y
11 WQMP (Includes up to 3 Reviews) T&M with $440 City base fee T&M with minimum fee
Y
12 Traffic Study Review (Includes up to 3 Reviews) T&M with $880 City base fee T&M with minimum fee
Y
13 Flood Plain Determination Letter $200 Fixed Fee Y
14 Flood Plain Permit $200 Fixed Fee Y
15 Stormwater Mgmt. Construction Site Inspections
a) Inspection of Construction Sites (pre, post, and during construction) (3 inspections)
$540 Fixed Fee Y
b) All Additional During Construction Inspections $180 Per Hour Y 16 Stormwater Mgmt. Inspection of privately maintained postconstruction treatment devices (per inspection)$180 Fixed Fee Y 17 Stormwater Permit - Industrial Program Inspection $180 Fixed Fee Y 18 Stormwater Re-Inspections $180 Fixed Fee Y
19 Tree Donation Fee Actual Cost T&M N
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ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
Fee Description CPI
Other
20 Time Extension $90 Fixed Fee Y
21 Miscellaneous Engineering Services $220 Per Hour Y
22 Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent) $220 Per Hour Y 23 Revisions After Permit Issuance $220 Per Hour Y
24 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum) $200 Per Hour Y 25 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each) $180 Each Y 26 Missed Inspection Fee $180 Each Y
27 Work Without Permit or Outside Scope of Permit
Double the Permit Rate (does not include mitigation costs) 2x permit amount Fixed Fee N
28 Expedited Services Fee (if available) 1.5x Regular Fee Fixed Fee N 29 Technical Assistance/Third Party Review or Inspection Pass-Through + 15% City Admin Fee

T & M N
For Services Requested of City Staff which have no fee
listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the
appropriate fee based on the following hourly rates for staff time involved in the service or activity (per hour) 30 Standard Services
a) Permit Processing and Inspection Services $180 Per Hour Y b) Engineering and Plan Review Services $220 Per Hour Y 31 Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate Per Hour N 32 All Other Contract Service Providers Pass-Through + 15% City Admin Fee
Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
N
(1) Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the estimated number of hours required to perform a standard service request and the typical cost of materials required to perform the requested service. For service requests that are anticipated to require efforts or materials, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill the service requestor, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. Examples of conditions that may merit collection of additional fees include, but are not limited to, requirements for major excavation and fill and/or significant traffic controls. [a] Applicant to provide Title Report.
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City of Solvang

UTILITY SERVICE FEES
Fee Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Sewer Lateral Installation Inspection (tie-in) - plus cost of saddle $310 Y 2 Sewer Saddle Tap $210 Y
3 Water Service Installation Inspection (tie-in) $310 Y 4 Water Meter Installation
a) 5/8", 3/4", or 1" meters $210 Y
b) 1 1/2" or 2" meters $350 Y
c) 3" or larger T&M, plus 15% admin fee N
5 Meter / Radio Charge [a]
a) 5/8" $240 [a] Y
b) 3/4" $240 [a] Y
c) 1" $350 [a] Y
d) 1 1/2" R2 $780 [a] Y
e) 1 1/2" C2 $2,000 [a] Y
f) 2" R2 $1,090 [a] Y
g) 2" T2 Short $1,290 [a] Y
h) 2" T2 $1,500 [a] Y
i) 2" C2 $2,300 [a] Y
j) 3" T2 $1,920 [a] Y
k) 3" C2 $2,910 [a] Y
l) MXU 520M Single Port Radio $230 [a] Y
m) MXU 520M Dual Port Radio $280 [a] Y
6 Meter Downsizing (plus cost of meter)
a) Downsizing from 1 1/2" Meter or Less $310 Y
b) Downsizing from 2" Meter or More Bill Hourly; 2-hour min. N 7 Temporary Meter / Fire Hydrant $140, plus $250 refundable deposit; plus bulk water rate
Y
8 Meter Test $140 [b] Y
9 30-Day Report $70 Y
10 Construction Water Meter
a) Meter Rental Processing and Install $200 Y
b) Water Use See Rate Schedule N
c) Deposit $1,200 [c] N
Fee Description
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City of Solvang

UTILITY SERVICE FEES
Fee Note
Y'rly
Fee Description CPI
11 Hourly Rates and Fees for Time & Materials Services and Fees for Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Fee Schedule
a) Reviewed/Inspected by City Staff
i) Utility Engineering $220 Y
ii) Utility Customer Service and Field Work $140 Y
b) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate N c) Reviewed/Inspected by Outside Service Provider T&M, plus 15% admin fee N [a] Amounts intended to reflect actual vendor charges. If vendor charges increase, vendor charges shall supersede amounts shown. [b] Test amount refundable if meter reading is found to be inaccurate. [c] Refundable deposit to be used if applicant damages or does not return meter and/or does not pay for their water usage during meter rental period.
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City of Solvang

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Electric Vehicle Charging Fee
a) Charging Rate $0.45 or Current
Market Rate
per kWh [a] Y
b) Idle Rate $2 or Current Market
Rate
per hour after 15
minutes of idling
[a] Y
Fee Description
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City of Solvang

SPECIAL EVENT / FILM FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Special Event Permit
a) Application Fee (Non-refundable) [a]
i) 501(c)3 Non-Profit Application Fee [a]
A) Event that requires limited site/plan review, no closures, etc. (i.e. park rentals/activities, misc. events, etc.)
$175 Per Application [a] Y
B) Event that requires, but not limited to, street/parking lot closures, site/plan review, etc. (i.e. fun runs, festivals, etc.) $300 Per Application [a] Y
ii) All Other Application Fee [a]
A) Event that requires limited site/plan review, no closures, etc. (i.e. park rentals/activities, misc. events, etc.)
$325 Per Application [a] Y
B) Event that requires, but not limited to, street/parking lot closures, site/plan review, etc. (i.e. fun runs, festivals, etc.) $500 Per Application [a] Y
b) Turf Area Use Fee $125 Per Day Y
c) Utility Use Fee $50 Per Day Y
d) Specialized Sign Printing [No Parking Notification] $75 Fixed Fee Y e) Vendor Fee $50 Per Vendor Y
f) Service Charges
i) City Staff Support
a) Maintenance Worker/Lead $100 Per Hour Y
b) Events/Recreation Coordinator $125 Per Hour Y
c) Administration $125 Per Hour Y
d) Other Top Step * ICR Factor
of 3.0
Per Hour N
ii) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate Per Hour N iii) Public Safety Support / All Other Contract Service Support pass-through Per Hour N g) Refundable Damage Deposit
(payable 30 Days Before Event)
$500 N
h) Cancellation Fee - Refundable if Cancelled Prior to 60 Days of the Event
$175 [b] N
2 Highway Banner Permit
a) First Two Week Period $500 Y
b) Each Add'l Two Week Period $200 Y
3 Film Permit Actual Costs N
[a] Application fees are non-refundable.

Fee Description
[b] Cancellation fees due to inclement weather will be waived for outdoor events. Cancellation fees may be modified at the discretion of the Director, for special circumstances.
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City of Solvang

RENTAL RATES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND FIELDS
Reservation Fee Rental Deposit Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 HCA Reservation Fee
a) Area A $200 $100 Y
b) Area B $150 $100 Y
c) Area C $100 $100 Y
d) Area D $275 $200 [a] Y
e) Atterdag Bowl $75 $100 Y
2 Sunny Fields
a) Rotary Picnic Area A $175 $100 [a] Y
b) Youth Rec Picnic Area B $100 $100 Y
c) Softball Field - 2 hr. min. $30 n/a [b] Y
d) Sand Volleyball and Grass Area - 2 hr. min. $30 n/a [b] Y 3 Bounce House $25 N
[a] Includes kitchen / snack bar.
[b] Rate is per hour.

Fee Description
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City of Solvang

RENTAL RATES AND CHARGES FOR VETERANS' MEMORIAL BUILDING Non-Profit /
Government Family / Local*
Out of Area /
Commercial Rental Deposit Security Fee
Liability
Insurance Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Large Hall
a) 0 - 6 Hours $225 $475 $700 $500 TBD TBD Y
b) 6+ Hours $300 $775 $1,125 $500 TBD TBD Y
2 Large Hall/Kitchen
a) 0 - 6 Hours $250 $625 $850 $500 TBD TBD Y
b) 6+ Hours $375 $900 $1,300 $500 TBD TBD Y
3 Legion Wing
a) 0 - 6 Hours $175 $400 $600 $300 TBD TBD Y
b) 6+ Hours $250 $625 $900 $300 TBD TBD Y
4 Legion Wing/Kitchen
a) 0 - 6 Hours $225 $550 $800 $300 TBD TBD Y
b) 6+ Hours $325 $800 $1,150 $300 TBD TBD Y
5 Kitchen/BBQ
a) 0 - 6 Hours $75 $175 $250 $150 TBD TBD Y
b) 6+ Hours $125 $225 $300 $150 TBD TBD Y
6 Total Facility
a) 0 - 6 Hours $400 $950 $1,250 $700 TBD TBD Y
b) 6+ Hours $600 $1,450 $1,800 $700 TBD TBD Y
Note: Small Hall is not available for public rental.

Fee Description
* Private party rentals in which the renter is from Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Los Olivos, Ballard and Los Alamos - all towns or cities that make up the Santa Ynez Valley.
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City of Solvang

FINANCE - BUSINESS CERTIFICATE / ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Business Certificate
a) Business Certificate
i) Initial $125 Y
ii) Renewal $65 Y
b) Duplicate $15 N
c) Failure to apply or renew $50 N
d) Revoked, continue to do business $100 N
e) Continuing failure, previous fees/penalties (per year) $100 N 2 Credit Card Processing Fee 3.00% % of amount paid
by credit card
N
3 Not Sufficient Funds Fee / Returned Transaction Fee $30 N 4 Short Term Rental Permit
a) Initial $260 Y
b) Renewal $130 Y
5 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
a) Transient Occupancy Tax 14% N
b) Initial delinquency 10% N
c) Continued delinquency (interest 1.5% per mo.) additional penalties 10% + 10% N d) Failure to pay, above penalties plus 25% N
e) Failure to produce TOT records $100 / day N
6 Hourly Rates and Fees for Time & Materials Services and Fees for Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Fee Schedule a) Finance $130 Per Hour Y b) Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate Per Hour N c) All Other Contract Service Providers Pass-Through + 15% City Admin Fee
Pass-Through +
15% City Admin
Fee
N
Fee Description
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City of Solvang

FINANCE - SPECIALIZED LICENSING AND PERMIT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Animal Drawn License
a) New License $730 Fixed Fee [a] Y
b) Renewal License $530 Fixed Fee [a] Y
2 Electric Trolleys
a) New License $330 Fixed Fee [b] Y
b) Renewal License $180 Fixed Fee [b] Y
3 Pedicycle Rental Permit
a) New License $180 Fixed Fee Y
b) Renewal License $65 Fixed Fee Y
4 Peddlers License Fee $148 Fixed Fee Y
5 License to Sell Handguns
a) Permit $230 Fixed Fee Y
b) Renewal $125 Fixed Fee Y
6 Medical Cannabis Retailer (Dispensary) Application $5,240 Fixed Fee Y [a] Per five year license, plus pass through of any publication costs. Fee covers up to 10 conveyances. [b] Fee covers up to 2 conveyances.

Fee Description
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City of Solvang

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Copying of City records
a) 8.5" x 11" $0.10 Per Page N
b) All Other Actual Cost Per Page N
2 Digital Media - copy on flash drive $10 Per Device N
3 Civil Subpoena (per day; per employee) Actual Cost; with $275 per day initial amount
plus travel expenses
Per Day; Per
Employee
[a],[b],[
c]
N
4 Nomination Papers $25 N
5 Initiative for Ballot $200 N
6 Document Certification Fee for Non-Notary $15 Each N
7 Certificate of Live Person $25 Each N
8 Reserved Use of City Council Chamber
a) City Council Chamber Rental $100 Per Hour; 4-Hour
Minimum
Y
b) Videographer $100 Per Hour; 4-Hour
Minimum
Y
c) Cleaning Deposit $195 Y
d) Staff Support, if Required (e.g., after 5pm) Actual Cost Per Hour; 4-Hour Minimum
N
9 Hourly Rates and Administrative Fees for Contract Administration and Support Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Schedule
a) City Staff Not Otherwise Listed Top Step * ICR Factor of 3.0
Per Hour N
b) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate Per Hour N c) All Other Contract Service Support pass-through + 15% City Admin Fee

T & M N
Fee Description
[a] Actual amounts paid shall be calculated in accordance with California Government Code 68096.1. (a) Any employee of a local agency who is obliged by a subpoena to attend a civil action or proceeding as a witness in litigation in a matter regarding an event or transaction that he or she perceived or investigated in the course of his or her duties, to which that local agency is not a party, shall receive the salary or other compensation to which he or she is normally entitled from that local agency during the time that he or she prepares for his or her response and appearance, during the time that he or she travels to and from the place where the court or other tribunal is located and while he or she is required to remain at that place pursuant to the subpoena. He or she shall also receive from that local agency the actual necessary and reasonable traveling expenses he or she incurred in complying with the subpoena. (b) The party at whose request the subpoena is issued shall reimburse the local agency for the full cost incurred by the local agency in paying the employee his or her salary or other compensation and traveling expenses as provided for in this section, for each day that the employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena.

The amount of two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275), together with the subpoena, shall be tendered to that local agency for each day that the employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. (c) If the actual expenses should later prove to be less than the amount tendered, the excess of the amount tendered shall be refunded. (d) If the actual expenses should later prove to be more than the amount tendered, the difference shall be paid to the local agency by the party at whose request the subpoena was issued. 26 158
City of Solvang

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
Fee Description CPI
[b] Actual amounts paid shall be calculated in accordance with California Government Code 68097.2. (b) The party at whose request the subpoena is issued shall reimburse the public entity for the full cost to the public entity incurred in paying the peace officer, firefighter, state employee, trial court employee, or specified county employee his or her salary or other compensation and traveling expenses as provided for in this section, for each day that the peace officer, firefighter, state employee, trial court employee, or specified county employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. The amount of two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275), together with the subpoena, shall be tendered to the person accepting the subpoena for each day that the peace officer, firefighter, state employee, trial court employee, or specified county employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. (c) If the actual expenses should later prove to be less than the amount tendered, the excess of the amount tendered shall be refunded. (d) If the actual expenses should later prove to be more than the amount deposited, the difference shall be paid to the public entity by the party at whose request the subpoena is issued. [c] Salary/other compensation shall be determined based on the City's most current adopted salary schedule (top step) by position, subject to existing MOU provisions and minimums for court appearances. If preparation, service, or travel is provided during overtime hours, the City shall use overtime rate for calculating actual costs, subject to existing MOU provisions and minimums for court appearances. 27 159
City of Solvang

APPEAL FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Appeal
a) Appeal of Tree Ordinance Violations $150 Fixed Fee N b) Appeal of an Administrative Decision to City Manager $250 Fixed Fee N c) All Other (e.g., Appeal to Planning Commission; City Council)
$1,500 Fixed Fee N
d) City Attorney Support and Review, as required Billed per hour at $375 or current rate
Per Hour N
Fee Description
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City of Solvang

CODE ENFORCEMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Administrative Fee for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Actual Cost - T&M T & M N Fee Description
29 161
Development Impact
Fee Schedule
Effective Fiscal Year
2025-26
162
3 Page
Water and Wastewater Connection Fees
Drainage Impact Development Fees 2
In-Lieu Parking Fee / Road Improvement Fee
Fee Schedule
1 Table of Contents
163
City of Solvang

WATER AND WASTEWATER CONNECTION FEES
Fee Note
1 Water Connection Fees
a) Water Connection Fees: 5/8 inch - 3/4 inch $9,435
b) Water Connection Fees: 3/4 inch $14,151
c) Water Connection Fees: 1 inch $23,586
d) Water Connection Fees: 1 1/2 inch $47,162
e) Water Connection Fees: 2 inch $75,474
f) Water Connection Fees: 3 inch $150,950
g) Water Connection Fees: 4 inch $235,859
h) Water Connection Fees: 6 inch $471,717
2 Wastewater Connection Fees
a) Wastewater Connection Fees: 5/8 inch - 3/4 inch $6,026 b) Wastewater Connection Fees: 3/4 inch $9,040
c) Wastewater Connection Fees: 1 inch $15,067
d) Wastewater Connection Fees: 1 1/2 inch $30,133
e) Wastewater Connection Fees: 2 inch $48,213
f) Wastewater Connection Fees: 3 inch $96,427
g) Wastewater Connection Fees: 4 inch $150,666
h) Wastewater Connection Fees: 6 inch $301,331
Fire Protection Standby Charge $2.75/inch
Fee Description
Amounts shown are intended to reflect amounts adopted on 6/27/2022. In the case of discrepancy between amounts shown and amounts authorized by resolution, the amounts authorized by resolution shall supersede these amounts. 164
2 3 n/a
2 $0.36/SF of new impervious area
$0.36/SF of new impervious area
$0.36/SF of new or replacement
impervious area
$0.36/SF of new or replacement
impervious area

SFR - ADU
$520
New Commercial or Other
Commercial/Other Redevelopment
$208
$520
Minimum Fee
($)
1 First 750 SF of replacement
Exemption
First 750 SF
First 750 SF of replacement
Fee Rate
$0.36/SF of new impervious area
5 n/a
Development/Redevelopment Type
4 New SFR n/a
SFR Redevelopment $208
* Effective Date: July 1, 2021
Fees shall be increased annually, in accordance with Solvang Municipal Code Section 10-5-6.

In the case of discrepancy between amounts shown and amounts authorized by resolution, the amounts authorized by resolution shall supersede these amounts.

City of Solvang

DRAINAGE IMPACT DEVELOPMENT FEES
165
3 2 Road Improvement Fee (traffic impact) (per peak hour trip) Fee
1 In-Lieu Parking Fee
Fee Description Note
In-Lieu / Impact Fees
$12,376
$3,067
* In-lieu / impact fees are included for documentation purposes only. In the case of any discrepancy between amount shown and currently adopted amount, the currently adopted amount shall supersede amount shown here.

City of Solvang

IN-LIEU PARKING FEE / ROAD

IMPROVEMENT FEE
166
Schedule of Administrative
Citation Fines
Effective Fiscal Year
2025-26
167
City of Solvang

ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
FINES
Fine Note
Y'rly
CPI
1 Violate Conditions of Approval $500 N
2 Illegal Street Tree Removal $500 N
3 Removal of Tree required as Condition of Approval $1,000 N 4 Illegal Dumping at Recycle Station $500 N
5 Violate rules & regulations regarding Hours of Construction $250 N 6 TOT Failure to Register $250 N
7 Failure to Maintain Property $200 N
8 Sleeping in public & private places $200 N
9 Drinking alcoholic beverages in public $200 N
10 Violations of parks rules & regulations $100 N
11 Obstructions to streets & sidewalks $200 N
12 Commercial activities on City property $300 N
13 Barkers & hawkers restricted $200 N
14 Unpermitted street tree pruning $100 N
15 Failure to maintain street tree req. by law or condition $250 N 16 Illegal Water Connection $1,000 N
17 Illegal Sewer Connection $1,000 N
18 Building Permits required $500 N
19 Violate Stop Work order $1,000 N
20 Merchandise displayed outside of store $200 N
21 Unpermitted Second Residential Unit $1,000 N
22 Home Occupation Permit required $250 N
23 Special Event Permit required $250 N
24 Prohibited Signs $200 N
25 Unscreened Trailer, Boat, Equipment or RV parked in front yard setback $100 N 26 Any Fines Not Listed
a) First time offenders $100 N
b) Second offense w/in 36 mo period 150% of fine N
c) Third offense and any subsequent w/in 36 mo period 200% of fine N 27 Any fines not paid w/I 30 days will accrue penalties 10% of amount owed + interest at .05%
N
Description
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City of Solvang

ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES
Fine Note
Y'rly
Description CPI
Other Miscellaneous Fines
28 Social Host Ordinance
a) 1st violation $500 N
b) 2nd violation $1,000 N
c) 3rd violation $2,000 N
29 Animal Control Violations
a) 1st violation $50 N
b) 2nd violation $100 N
c) 3rd violation $250 N
30 Vacation Rental Violation
a) 1st violation $1,000 N
b) 2nd violation $3,000 N
c) 3rd violation $5,000 N
2 169
Schedule of Current Fees, Proposed Fees, and Proposed
Cost Recovery
Appendix B: p. 1 170

FEE SCHEDULE PAGE
Building Fees 3
Planning Fees 4
Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees 7
Utility Services Fees 10
Special Event / Film Permit Fees 12
Reserved Facility Use Rates and Charges - Parks, Fields, and Facilities 13 Finance - Business Certificate / Administrative Fees 16 Finance - Specialized Licensing and Permitting Fees 17
Administrative Fees 18
Appeal Fees 20
Code Enforcement Fees 21
Appendix B: p. 2
Table of Contents
171
City of Solvang
Building Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
1 Building Fees The City's Building Fee Structure is Proposed for Significant Fee Structuring. The proposed fee structure is moving from a valuation / per unit fee structure to a fee structure linked primarily to construction type and square footage of construction.

The proposed changes make it impractical to present a side-by-side fee comparison. See cost of service model for analytical details and proposed fee schedule for proposed fee structure.

Appendix B: p. 3 172
City of Solvang
Planning Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
1 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Letter of Convenience $196 - $392 $400 $400 100% Fixed Fee 2 Annexations $29,400 Min $20,000 $20,000 100% Deposit
3 Appeal to Planning Commission / City Council
a) Appeal Filing Fee $1,960 $3,200 $1,500 47% Fixed Fee b) City Attorney Support and Review, as required Billed per hour at $375 or current rate
100% T & M
4 Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
a) CUP Review - Existing Structure / Use Only $3,920 $2,400 $2,400 100% Fixed Fee b) CUP Review - New Structures $3,920 $4,800 $4,800 100% Fixed Fee 5 Design Review Committee (DRC) Decision $392 - $980 $600 $600 100% Fixed Fee 6 Development Permits
a) Residential
i) 2 - 4 Units $7,840 $4,000 $4,000 100% Fixed Fee
ii) 5 - 10 Units $7,840 $6,000 $6,000 100% Fixed Fee
iii) More than 10 Units varies $9,600 $9,600 100% Fixed Fee b) Non-Residential & Mixed Use Projects
i) Up to 7,500 SF $7,840 $4,000 $4,000 100% Fixed Fee
ii) 7,501 - 25,000 SF $11,760 $9,600 $9,600 100% Fixed Fee iii) More than 25,000 SF $11,760 $14,400 $14,400 100% Fixed Fee 7 Environmental Review
a) Categorical Exemption $200 $200 100% Fixed Fee
b) Initial Study / Negative Declaration
i) In-House $5,880 $6,400 $6,400 100% Fixed Fee
ii) Consultant Prepared Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
100% T&M
c) Mitigated Negative Declaration
i) In-House $5,880 $16,000 $16,000 100% Fixed Fee
ii) Consultant Prepared Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
100% T&M
d) Environmental Impact Report Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
$8,000 Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
100% T&M
e) County Filing Fees /Dept of Fish and Wildlife Filing Fees Pass-Through Pass-Through 100% Pass-Through 8 General Plan Amendment varies $10,000 $10,000 100% Deposit Appendix B: p. 4 173
City of Solvang
Planning Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
9 Home Occupation Permit $392 $100 $100 100% Fixed Fee
10 Map / Subdivision Review
(Fees Include City Processing Fee plus Consultant / County Cost) (i.e., Fees are additive)
a) Lot Line Adjustment / Parcel Merger
i) City Processing Fee $800 $800 100% Fixed Fee
ii) Consultant / County Cost Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
100% T&M
b) Parcel Map (Tentative / Final Map/ Amendment)
i) City Processing Fee $1,200 $1,200 100% Fixed Fee
ii) Consultant / County Cost Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
100% T&M
c) Tract Map (Tentative / Final Map/ Amendment)
i) City Processing Fee $2,400 $2,400 100% Fixed Fee
ii) Consultant / County Cost Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
100% T&M
d) Other (e.g., Certificate of Compliance)
i) City Processing Fee $800 $800 100% Fixed Fee
ii) Consultant / County Cost Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
100% T&M
11 Medical Cannabis Retailer (Dispensary) $5,240 $5,600 $5,240 94% Fixed Fee 12 Pre-Application Review
a) Planning and Building Staff Only $980 $1,000 $500 50% Fixed Fee b) Development Review Team $980 $1,600 $1,000 63% Fixed Fee 13 Signs
a) Sign Permit (Administrative) $400 $100 25% Fixed Fee b) Sign Permit/Program - DRC / PC $396 $1,600 $400 25% Fixed Fee c) Temporary Sign / Banner $200 $100 50% Fixed Fee
14 Specific Plan / Specific Plan Amendment varies $16,000 $16,000 100% Deposit 15 Temporary Use Permit $196 $800 $200 25% Fixed Fee
16 Time Extension $1,960 $1,200 $1,200 100% Fixed Fee
17 Variance $3,920 $5,600 $5,600 100% Fixed Fee
18 Zoning Amendments (Map / Text) varies $10,000 $10,000 100% Deposit Appendix B: p. 5 174
City of Solvang
Planning Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
19 Zoning Clearance
a) Business Certificate varies $50 $50 100% Fixed Fee
b) ADU varies $400 $400 100% Fixed Fee
c) SFR varies $400 $400 100% Fixed Fee
d) MFR varies $500 $500 100% Fixed Fee
20 Zoning Verification Letter $200 $200 100% Fixed Fee
Other
21 Maps
a) 11" x 17" i.e. small zoning map (per page) $2 Fixed Fee b) Large zoning maps 36" wide (each) $25 Fixed Fee
22 Plan Review Fee - 4th and Subsequent Reviews (Each Review) a) City $196 $200 $200 100% Fixed Fee
b) Consultant / County Cost pass-through + 15%
City Admin Fee
100% T &M
23 Work Done Without Permits or Outside Scope of Permits 2x Permit Fee 24 Hourly Rates and Fees for Time & Materials Services and Fees for Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Fee Schedule
a) Uniform Planning Rate $196 $200 $200 100% per hour
b) Planning Director $309 $309 100% per hour
c) Planning Manager $294 $294 100% per hour
d) Associate Planner $198 $198 100% per hour
e) Assistant Planner $162 $162 100% per hour
f) Development Services Tech $143 $143 100% per hour
g) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services T&M + 15% admin $375 or Current Rate $375 or Current Rate 100% T & M h) All Other Contract Service Support T&M + 15% admin T&M + 16% admin pass-through + 15% City Admin Fee
100% T & M
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fees shown in this schedule. The Department may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities.
* In-lieu / impact fees are not examined or considered as part of this study. No changes are proposed, fee is included for documentation purposes only. In the case of any discrepancy between amount shown and currently adopted amount, the currently adopted amount shall supersede amount shown here.

Appendix B: p. 6 175
City of Solvang
Engineering and Encroachment Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
1 Encroachment Permit - Permit Processing $80 $98 $98 100% Fixed Fee 2 Encroachment Review & Inspection
a) Inspection of Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, Driveway
Approach, Curb Ramps, Cross-Gutter and Spandrel (two
inspections)
varies $360 $360 100% Fixed Fee
b) Regular - Surface Improvements (up to 20 lineal feet; includes inspection)
varies $180 $180 100% Fixed Fee
c) Regular - Underground Improvements
i) 0 - 50 SF varies $540 $540 100% Fixed Fee
ii) 51 - 100 SF varies $720 $720 100% Fixed Fee
iii) 101+ SF varies $720 $720 plus $1.50 per
SF ($150 min.)
100% Fixed Fee
d) Special Encroachment Agreement Review - Private
Encroachments in the Public R/W
i) Applicant Provided Electronic Exhibit (8.5" x 11") varies $540 $540 100% Fixed Fee ii) City Created Electronic Exhibit (8.5" x 11") varies $2,300 T&M with $2,300 City base fee
T&M with minimum
fee
[a]
e) Annual Utility Encroachment Permit varies $4,320 $4,320 100% Fixed Fee f) Temporary Encroachment Agreement - Permit for NonConstruction Activities that Encroach into City R/W for a Limited Time (e.g., Rolloff/Dumpster, Storage Container, Restricted Parking, etc.)
varies $90 $90 100% Fixed Fee
3 Small Wireless Facilities
a) New Small Wireless Facility Pole varies $1,100 $1,100 100% Fixed Fee b) Small Wireless Facilities
i) Up to Five Facilities varies $550 $550 100% Fixed Fee ii) Each Additional Facility, Beyond Five varies $110 $110 100% Fixed Fee 4 Newsrack
a) Permit Application $180 $180 100% Fixed Fee
b) News Rack Fee (per newsrack in right-of-way) $11 $10 89% Fixed Fee c) News Rack Relocation Fee (per newsrack, per relocation) $11 $10 89% Fixed Fee d) Removal of Non-Compliant News Rack (per newsrack) $330 $325 98% Fixed Fee e) Storage of Non-Compliant News Rack (per newsrack, per day, at City facility)
$5 Fixed Fee
f) Certificate Filing Fee $5 Fixed Fee
5 Oversize Load Permit
a) Truck or Tractor and Oversize Load - per vehicle trip varies $16 Fixed Fee b) Annual Permit per Vehicle varies $90 Fixed Fee
Appendix B: p. 7 176
City of Solvang
Engineering and Encroachment Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
6 Public Improvements Engineering and Landscape Plan Check and Inspection
varies varies T&M with initial
deposit equal to 8%
of engineer's cost
estimate; $800
minimum fee
100% T&M with minimum
fee
7 Rights of Ways (ROW) and Easements
(Includes up to 3 Reviews) a) Review of ROW/Easement Documents varies $4,400 $4,400 100% Fixed Fee b) ROW/Easement Abandonment varies $4,400 $4,400 100% Fixed Fee 8 Development Agreement / Subdivision Agreement Processing (Includes up to 3 Reviews)
varies $1,760 T&M with $1,760 City
base fee
100% T&M with minimum
fee
9 Public Survey Monuments varies $170 $170 100% Each
10 Drainage (Hydrology/Hydraulics) Study (Includes up to 3 Reviews) varies $880 T&M with $880 City base fee
100% T&M with minimum
fee
11 WQMP (Includes up to 3 Reviews) varies $440 T&M with $440 City base fee
100% T&M with minimum
fee
12 Traffic Study Review (Includes up to 3 Reviews) varies $880 T&M with $880 City base fee
100% T&M with minimum
fee
13 Flood Plain Determination Letter varies $220 $200 91% Fixed Fee 14 Flood Plain Permit varies $220 $200 91% Fixed Fee
15 Stormwater Mgmt. Construction Site Inspections
a) Inspection of Construction Sites (pre, post, and during construction) (3 inspections)
varies $540 $540 100% Fixed Fee
b) All Additional During Construction Inspections varies $180 $180 100% Per Hour 16 Stormwater Mgmt. Inspection of privately maintained postconstruction treatment devices (per inspection)varies $180 $180 100% Fixed Fee 17 Stormwater Permit - Industrial Program Inspection varies $180 $180 100% Fixed Fee 18 Stormwater Re-Inspections varies $180 $180 100% Fixed Fee 19 Tree Donation Fee varies Actual Cost T&M
Appendix B: p. 8 177
City of Solvang
Engineering and Encroachment Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
Other
20 Time Extension $90 $90 100% Fixed Fee
21 Miscellaneous Engineering Services $220 $220 100% Per Hour 22 Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent) $220 $220 100% Per Hour 23 Revisions After Permit Issuance $220 $220 100% Per Hour 24 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum) $216 $200 93% Per Hour 25 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each) $180 $180 100% Each 26 Missed Inspection Fee $180 $180 100% Each
27 Work Without Permit or Outside Scope of Permit
Double the Permit Rate (does not include mitigation costs) 2x permit amount Fixed Fee
28 Expedited Services Fee (if available) 1.5x Regular Fee Fixed Fee 29 Technical Assistance/Third Party Review or Inspection Pass-Through + 15% City Admin Fee
T & M
For Services Requested of City Staff which have no fee listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager or the City
Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee based on the following hourly rates for staff time involved in the service or activity (per hour)
30 Standard Services
a) Permit Processing and Inspection Services $180 $180 100% Per Hour b) Engineering and Plan Review Services $220 $220 100% Per Hour 31 Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate Per Hour 32 All Other Contract Service Providers Pass-Through + 15% City Admin Fee
Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
(1) Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the estimated number of hours required to perform a standard service request and the typical cost of materials required to perform the requested service. For service requests that are anticipated to require efforts or materials, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill the service requestor, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. Examples of conditions that may merit collection of additional fees include, but are not limited to, requirements for major excavation and fill and/or significant traffic controls. [a] Applicant to provide Title Report.

Appendix B: p. 9 178
City of Solvang
Utility Service Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
1 Sewer Lateral Installation Inspection (tie-in) - plus cost of saddle $270 $335 $310 93% 2 Sewer Saddle Tap $170 $225 $210 93%
3 Water Service Installation Inspection (tie-in) $270 $335 $310 93% 4 Water Meter Installation
a) 5/8", 3/4", or 1" meters $190 $225 $210 93%
b) 1 1/2" or 2" meters $310 $375 $350 93%
c) 3" or larger T&M, plus 20% admin fee varies T&M, plus 15% admin fee 100% 5 Meter / Radio Charge [a]
a) 5/8" $200 $244 $240 98% [a]
b) 3/4" $200 $244 $240 98% [a]
c) 1" $290 $354 $350 99% [a]
d) 1 1/2" R2 $640 $781 $780 100% [a]
e) 1 1/2" C2 $1,640 $2,001 $2,000 100% [a]
f) 2" R2 $900 $1,098 $1,090 99% [a]
g) 2" T2 Short $1,060 $1,293 $1,290 100% [a]
h) 2" T2 $1,230 $1,501 $1,500 100% [a]
i) 2" C2 $1,890 $2,306 $2,300 100% [a]
j) 3" T2 $1,580 $1,928 $1,920 100% [a]
k) 3" C2 $2,390 $2,916 $2,910 100% [a]
l) MXU 520M Single Port Radio $190 $232 $230 99% [a]
m) MXU 520M Dual Port Radio $230 $281 $280 100% [a]
6 Meter Downsizing (plus cost of meter)
a) Downsizing from 1 1/2" Meter or Less $270 $335 $310 93% b) Downsizing from 2" Meter or More Bill Hourly; 2-hour min. varies Bill Hourly; 2-hour min. 100% 7 Temporary Meter / Fire Hydrant $127, plus $100 refundable deposit; plus bulk water
rate
$150 $140, plus $250 refundable
deposit; plus bulk water
rate
100%
8 Meter Test $100 $150 $140 93% [b]
9 30-Day Report $50 $75 $70 93%
Appendix B: p. 10 179
City of Solvang
Utility Service Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
10 Construction Water Meter
a) Meter Rental Processing and Install $160 $220 $200 91% b) Water Use See Rate Schedule See Rate Schedule 100%
c) Deposit $800 $1,200 100% [c]
11 Hourly Rates and Fees for Time & Materials Services and Fees for Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Fee Schedule
a) Reviewed/Inspected by City Staff
i) Utility Engineering $160 $220 $220 100%
ii) Utility Customer Service and Field Work $125 $150 $140 100% b) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate 100% c) Reviewed/Inspected by Outside Service Provider T&M, plus 20% admin fee T&M, plus 15% admin fee 100% [a] Amounts intended to reflect actual vendor charges. If vendor charges increase, vendor charges shall supersede amounts shown. [b] Test amount refundable if meter reading is found to be inaccurate. [c] Refundable deposit to be used if applicant damages or does not return meter and/or does not pay for their water usage during meter rental period.

Appendix B: p. 11 180
City of Solvang
Special Event / Film Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
1 Special Event Permit
a) Application Fee (Non-refundable) [a]
i) 501(c)3 Non-Profit Application Fee [a]
A) Event that requires limited site/plan review, no closures, etc. (i.e. park rentals/activities, misc. events, etc.) $135 $400 $175 44% Per Application [a]
B) Event that requires, but not limited to, street/parking lot closures, site/plan review, etc. (i.e. fun runs, festivals, etc.) $135 $1,600 $300 19% Per Application [a]
ii) All Other Application Fee [a]
A) Event that requires limited site/plan review, no closures, etc. (i.e. park rentals/activities, misc. events, etc.) $135 $400 $325 81% Per Application [a]
B) Event that requires, but not limited to, street/parking lot closures, site/plan review, etc. (i.e. fun runs, festivals, etc.) $135 $1,600 $500 31% Per Application [a]
b) Turf Area Use Fee $125 Per Day
c) Utility Use Fee $50 Per Day
d) Specialized Sign Printing [No Parking Notification] $130 $75 Fixed Fee e) Vendor Fee $50 $65 $50 Per Vendor
f) Service Charges
i) City Staff Support
a) Maintenance Worker/Lead $101 $100 Per Hour
b) Events/Recreation Coordinator $126 $125 Per Hour
c) Administration $126 $125 Per Hour
d) Other Top Step * ICR Factor
of 3.0
Top Step * ICR Factor
of 3.0
Per Hour
ii) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate Per Hour iii) Public Safety Support / All Other Contract Service Support pass-through Per Hour g) Refundable Damage Deposit
(payable 30 Days Before Event)
$500
h) Cancellation Fee - Refundable if Cancelled Prior to 60 Days of the Event
$175 [b]
2 Highway Banner Permit
a) First Two Week Period $450 $600 $500 83%
b) Each Add'l Two Week Period $150 $200
3 Film Permit Actual Costs Actual Costs
[a] Application fees are non-refundable.
[b] Cancellation fees due to inclement weather will be waived for outdoor events. Cancellation fees may be modified at the discretion of the Director, for special circumstances.

Appendix B: p. 12 181
City of Solvang
HCA and Sunny Fields
Illustration of Current Fees and Proposed Fees
# Description
Current
Reservation Fee
Proposed
Reservation Fee
Current
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Cost Recovery Fee Change Note
1 HCA Reservation Fee
a) Area A $180 $200 7% 8% $20
b) Area B $150 $150 7% 8% $0
c) Area C $80 $100 7% 8% $20
d) Area D $240 $275 7% 8% $35 [a]
e) Atterdag Bowl $60 $75 7% 8% $15
2 Sunny Fields
a) Rotary Picnic Area A $150 $175 12% 14% $25 [a]
b) Youth Rec Picnic Area B $90 $100 12% 14% $10
c) Softball Field - 2 hr. min. $30 $30 12% 14% $0 [b]
d) Sand Volleyball and Grass Area - 2 hr.
min.
$30 $30 12% 14% $0 [b]
3 Bounce House $25
[a] Includes kitchen / snack bar.
[b] Rate is per hour.

Appendix B: p. 13 182
City of Solvang
Veteran's Memorial Building
Illustration of Current Fees and Proposed Fees
# Description - Current Fees
Non-Profit /
Gov't Family / Local
Out of Area /
Comm'l Rental Deposit Security Fee Liab. Ins.

Current
Cost Recovery Note
1 Large Hall
a) 0 - 6 Hours $190 $410 $600 $500 TBD TBD 31%
b) 6+ Hours $250 $660 $980 $500 TBD TBD 31%
2 Large Hall/Kitchen
a) 0 - 6 Hours $220 $540 $730 $500 TBD TBD 31%
b) 6+ Hours $320 $790 $1,140 $500 TBD TBD 31%
3 Legion Wing
a) 0 - 6 Hours $160 $350 $510 $300 TBD TBD 31%
b) 6+ Hours $220 $540 $790 $300 TBD TBD 31%
4 Legion Wing/Kitchen
a) 0 - 6 Hours $190 $470 $700 $300 TBD TBD 31%
b) 6+ Hours $290 $690 $1,010 $300 TBD TBD 31%
5 Kitchen/BBQ
a) 0 - 6 Hours $70 $160 $220 $150 TBD TBD 31%
b) 6+ Hours $100 $190 $250 $150 TBD TBD 31%
6 Total Facility
a) 0 - 6 Hours $350 $820 $1,080 $700 TBD TBD 31%
b) 6+ Hours $510 $1,260 $1,580 $700 TBD TBD 31%
Appendix B: p. 14 183
City of Solvang
Veteran's Memorial Building
Illustration of Current Fees and Proposed Fees
# Description - Proposed Fees
Non-Profit /
Gov't Family / Local
Out of Area /
Comm'l Rental Deposit Security Fee Liab. Ins.

Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
1 Large Hall
a) 0 - 6 Hours $225 $475 $700 $500 TBD TBD 36%
b) 6+ Hours $300 $775 $1,125 $500 TBD TBD 36%
2 Large Hall/Kitchen
a) 0 - 6 Hours $250 $625 $850 $500 TBD TBD 36%
b) 6+ Hours $375 $900 $1,300 $500 TBD TBD 36%
3 Legion Wing
a) 0 - 6 Hours $175 $400 $600 $300 TBD TBD 36%
b) 6+ Hours $250 $625 $900 $300 TBD TBD 36%
4 Legion Wing/Kitchen
a) 0 - 6 Hours $225 $550 $800 $300 TBD TBD 36%
b) 6+ Hours $325 $800 $1,150 $300 TBD TBD 36%
5 Kitchen/BBQ
a) 0 - 6 Hours $75 $175 $250 $150 TBD TBD 36%
b) 6+ Hours $125 $225 $300 $150 TBD TBD 36%
6 Total Facility
a) 0 - 6 Hours $400 $950 $1,250 $700 TBD TBD 36%
b) 6+ Hours $600 $1,450 $1,800 $700 TBD TBD 36%
Appendix B: p. 15 184
City of Solvang
Finance - Business Certificate / Administrative Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
1 Business Certificate
a) Business Certificate
i) Initial $55 $130 $125 96%
ii) Renewal $55 $65 $65 100%
b) Duplicate $15 $22 $15 69%
c) Failure to apply or renew $50 $50
d) Revoked, continue to do business $100 $100
e) Continuing failure, previous fees/penalties (per year) $100 $100 2 Credit Card Processing Fee 2.25% 3.00% % of amount paid by credit card
3 Not Sufficient Funds Fee / Returned Transaction Fee $25 $30 4 Short Term Rental Permit
a) Initial $260 $260 100%
b) Renewal $130 $130 100%
5 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
a) Transient Occupancy Tax 14% 14%
b) Initial delinquency 10% 10%
c) Continued delinquency (interest 1.5% per mo.) additional penalties 10% + 10%
penalties
10% + 10%
d) Failure to pay, above penalties plus 25% 25%
e) Failure to produce TOT records $100 / day $100 / day 6 Hourly Rates and Fees for Time & Materials Services and Fees for Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Fee Schedule a) Finance $130 $130 100% Per Hour b) Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate 100% Per Hour c) All Other Contract Service Providers Pass-Through + 15% City Admin Fee
100% Pass-Through + 15%
City Admin Fee
Appendix B: p. 16 185
City of Solvang
Finance - Specialized Licensing and Permit Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
1 Animal Drawn License
a) New License $670 $730 $730 100% Fixed Fee [a]
b) Renewal License $526 $530 $530 100% Fixed Fee [a]
2 Electric Trolleys
a) New License $307 $330 $330 100% Fixed Fee [b]
b) Renewal License $180 $180 $180 100% Fixed Fee [b]
3 Pedicycle Rental Permit
a) New License $180 $180 $180 100% Fixed Fee
b) Renewal License $53 $65 $65 100% Fixed Fee
4 Peddlers License Fee $145 $148 $148 100% Fixed Fee
5 License to Sell Handguns
a) Permit $217 $230 $230 100% Fixed Fee
b) Renewal $80 $115 $125 109% Fixed Fee
6 Medical Cannabis Retailer (Dispensary) Application $5,240 $5,240 Fixed Fee [a] Per five year license, plus pass through of any publication costs. Fee covers up to 10 conveyances. [b] Fee covers up to 2 conveyances.

Appendix B: p. 17 186
City of Solvang
Administrative Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
1 Copying of City records
a) 8.5" x 11" $0.10 $0.10 Per Page
b) All Other Actual Cost Actual Cost Per Page
2 Digital Media - copy on flash drive $10 $10 Per Device 3 Civil Subpoena (per day; per employee) Actual Cost; with $275 per day initial
amount plus travel
expenses
Per Day; Per
Employee
[a],[b],[c]
4 Nomination Papers $25
5 Initiative for Ballot $200
6 Document Certification Fee for Non-Notary $15 Each
7 Certificate of Live Person $33 $25 77% Each
8 Reserved Use of City Council Chamber
a) City Council Chamber Rental $97 $100 Per Hour; 4-Hour Minimum
b) Videographer $90 $33 $100 Per Hour; 4-Hour
Minimum
c) Cleaning Deposit $195 $195
d) Staff Support, if Required (e.g., after 5pm) Actual Cost Per Hour; 4-Hour Minimum
9 Hourly Rates and Administrative Fees for Contract Administration and Support Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Schedule a) City Staff Not Otherwise Listed Top Step * ICR Factor of 3.0
Top Step * ICR Factor
of 3.0
Per Hour
b) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate Per Hour c) All Other Contract Service Support pass-through + 15% City Admin Fee
T & M
[a] Actual amounts paid shall be calculated in accordance with California Government Code 68096.1. (a) Any employee of a local agency who is obliged by a subpoena to attend a civil action or proceeding as a witness in litigation in a matter regarding an event or transaction that he or she perceived or investigated in the course of his or her duties, to which that local agency is not a party, shall receive the salary or other compensation to which he or she is normally entitled from that local agency during the time that he or she prepares for his or her response and appearance, during the time that he or she travels to and from the place where the court or other tribunal is located and while he or she is required to remain at that place pursuant to the subpoena. He or she shall also receive from that local agency the actual necessary and reasonable traveling expenses he or she incurred in complying with the subpoena. (b) The party at whose request the subpoena is issued shall reimburse the local agency for the full cost incurred by the local agency in paying the employee his or her salary or other compensation and traveling expenses as provided for in this section, for each day that the employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. The amount of two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275), together with the subpoena, shall be tendered to that local agency for each day that the employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. (c) If the actual expenses should later prove to be less than the amount tendered, the excess of the amount tendered shall be refunded. (d) If the actual expenses should later prove to be more than the amount tendered, the difference shall be paid to the local agency by the party at whose request the subpoena was issued.

Appendix B: p. 18 187
City of Solvang
Administrative Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
[b] Actual amounts paid shall be calculated in accordance with California Government Code 68097.2. (b) The party at whose request the subpoena is issued shall reimburse the public entity for the full cost to the public entity incurred in paying the peace officer, firefighter, state employee, trial court employee, or specified county employee his or her salary or other compensation and traveling expenses as provided for in this section, for each day that the peace officer, firefighter, state employee, trial court employee, or specified county employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. The amount of two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275), together with the subpoena, shall be tendered to the person accepting the subpoena for each day that the peace officer, firefighter, state employee, trial court employee, or specified county employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. (c) If the actual expenses should later prove to be less than the amount tendered, the excess of the amount tendered shall be refunded. (d) If the actual expenses should later prove to be more than the amount deposited, the difference shall be paid to the public entity by the party at whose request the subpoena is issued. [c] Salary/other compensation shall be determined based on the City's most current adopted salary schedule (top step) by position, subject to existing MOU provisions and minimums for court appearances. If preparation, service, or travel is provided during overtime hours, the City shall use overtime rate for calculating actual costs, subject to existing MOU provisions and minimums for court appearances.

Appendix B: p. 19 188
City of Solvang
Appeal Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
1 Appeal
a) Appeal of Tree Ordinance Violations $150 $300 $150 50% Fixed Fee b) Appeal of an Administrative Decision to City Manager $250 $500 $250 50% Fixed Fee c) All Other (e.g., Appeal to Planning Commission; City Council) $1,500 $3,200 $1,500 47% Fixed Fee d) City Attorney Support and Review, as required Billed per hour at $375 or current rate
100% Per Hour
Appendix B: p. 20 189
City of Solvang
Code Enforcement Fees
Illustration of Current Fees, Maximum Fees, and Proposed Fees # Description
Current
Fee
Cost of Service
(Max. Fee)
Proposed
Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery
Proposed
Fee Structure Note
1 Administrative Fee for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Actual Cost - T&M Actual Cost - T&M Actual Cost - T&M 100% T & M Appendix B: p. 21 190

CITY OF

USER AND REGULATORY FEE STUDY
REPORT | APRIL 2025
Attachment C
191

CONTENTS

REPORTING

1 TRANSMITTAL
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
5 PROJECT ORIENTATION
9 IMPLEMENTATION

APPENDIX

I COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS
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April 2025
Attention: Wendy Berry, Administrative Services Director 1644 Oak Street
Solvang, California 93463
Dear Ms. Berry:

ClearSource Financial Consulting submits the following report describing the findings of our preparation of a User and Regulatory Fee Study for the City of Solvang.

Please refer to the Executive Summary for the key findings of the analysis. The balance of the report and its appendices provide the necessary documentation to support those outcomes.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve the City on this topic. We are happy to continue discussion on this study as the need arises or consult with you on additional topics.

Sincerely,

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

STUDY OVERVIEW
The City of Solvang has completed a User and Regulatory Fee Study. California cities regularly conduct these studies to justify fee amounts imposed and to optimize the overall portfolio of revenues available to the municipality to fund its services.

Industry practice and fiscal conditions in the state have led most cities to link cost recovery for services of individual action, cause, or benefit to that same individual through user fee revenue, relieving the agency’s general revenues as much as possible for use toward services of broader community benefit.

USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Cities derive annual revenue from a number of sources. These include, but are not limited to, property taxes, sales taxes, license fees, franchise fees, fines, rents, and user and regulatory fees. User and regulatory fees are intended to cover all, or a portion of, the costs incurred by the City for providing fee-related services and activities that are not otherwise provided to those not paying the fee .

California law provides guidance regarding the amounts the City may charge for fee-related services and activities. Specifically, in order to avoid being considered taxes, the fees charged shall not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the services , activities, or materials for which fees are charged.

At its conclusion, this study proposes for City Council review and consideration at public hearing a new Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees for application in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and continued update in subsequent years.

COST RECOVERY POLICY AND PRACTICE
Recovering the costs of providing fee-related services directly influences the City’s fiscal health and increases the City’s ability to meet the service level expectations of fee payers.

The services for which the City imposes a user or regulatory fee typically derive from an individual person or entity’s action, request, or behavior. Therefore, except in cases where there is an overwhelming public benefit generated by the City’s involvement in the individual action, a fee for service ensures that the individual bears most, if not all, of the cost incurred by the City to provide that service. When a fee targets “100% or full cost recovery,” the individual is bearing the entirety of the cost. When a fee targets less than full cost recovery, another City revenue source – in most cases, the General Fund – subsidizes the individualized activity.

Generally, fees for service are targeted to full cost recovery, inclusive of operating, direct, indirect, and capital costs, except in cases where the City Council cites a public interest in lower fees . The City may also be influenced by market conditions, comparing to municipalities of similar size and service profile.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

FINDINGS AND PROPOSED ACTION
During the course of study, information and analysis was generated and is discussed substantively throughout this report and its technical appendices. The subsequent findings statements are outcomes and proposals that may be of particular interest to City leaders and policymakers.

PRIMARY OUTCOMES
 BUILDING FEES
• Building plan review, permit processing and field inspection fees have been restructured to enhance the correlation between services provided and fees collected. The proposed fee methodology scales to allow for lower fees for less complex projects and higher fees for more complex projects.
• Establish fixed, consolidated fees for the City’s most common minor permits. This will allow applicants to easily estimate permit fees and allow staff to efficiently administer the fee calculation and collection process.
• Full cost recovery is targeted from proposed fees.
 PLANNING FEES
• Due to the nature of development within California, many projects take a significant amount of resources over a multi-month and potentially multi-year timeframe, depending on project complexity and magnitude.
• Full cost recovery is targeted from most proposed fees due to the regulatory nature of the fees and the high level of direct benefit resulting from construction activities including enjoyment of property enhancements, increased property values, and the desire to avoid having other Solvang residents and businesses subsidize an individual's private construction activities.
• Current cost recovery varies depending on the fee examined. • Fees intended to recover less than the City’s cost of service are:
o Appeals; Sign Permits; Temporary Use Permits; Development Pre-Application Review
 ENGINEERING FEES
• Engineering and encroachment permit fees are collected to recover the costs associated with improvement plan review, permitting, and construction inspection along with review and inspection of work conducted within the City right-of-way. • Full cost recovery is targeted from proposed fees.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT AND GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FEES
• New fees are recommended to recover a portion of the City’s costs of enhanced technology used to serve the development community and to offset a portion of the costs of periodic updates to the City’s General Plan. Proposed fees are:
o Technology Enhancement Fee: 5% of Building Permit Fees o General Plan Update Fee: 5% of Building Permit Fees for New Construction and Additions
 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES
• Adjust special event permit fee structure to reflect differing levels of city support required to authorize and oversee special events within the City. Application fees will continue to recover less than the City’s full cost of service.
 PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
• Parks and Recreation Departments throughout the State are facing significant challenges. o Increases in labor, benefit, utility costs, services and supplies, and insurance related costs
o Providing access to facilities and programs that are safe to use and align to community standards (health and safety).
o Minimum wage increase in excess of 20% since 2020.
• Fees are generally proposed to be adjusted by approximately 15%. Amounts are rounded for administrative efficiency. The proposed adjustments are simply intended to reflect the impact of recent changes in labor and regional cost inflation. If fees are left unchanged in an environment of increasing costs, the City’s cost recovery levels deteriorate.  ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
• Administrative fees have been recalibrated to reflect current costs of service and State limits for certain fee-related services.
 ANNUAL INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENT
• In order to generally maintain pace with regional cost inflation and/or the City's salary cost inflation, the proposed resolution authorizes an annual inflationary adjustment to fees. This approach is commonly used by other California communities.

FEE COMPARISON
Similar fees are collected by communities throughout the region and the State. The proposed fee amounts do not exceed the City’s cost of service and will remain within the range of amounts charged by other Santa Barbara County jurisdictions.
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PROJECT ORIENTATION

SCOPE OF STUDY
The City of Solvang has completed a User and Regulatory Fee Study , which represents an external review of prevailing practices and development of a new Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees. ClearSource Financial Consulting has prepared this analysis using FY 2024/25 organizational information and will be available to answer questions as the City proceeds in implementing findings as it chooses.

Key tasks expected by the City from this study included the following:
 Review eligible fee-related services Citywide to establish the reasonable relationship between current fees for service and the underlying costs of service.  Calculate the full cost of service, including estimated Citywide overhead costs.  Recommend fees to be charged for each service.
 Recommend cost recovery strategies and best practices in setting fees, while considering the complexities and demands of responsible programs or departments.  Identify underlying billable rates for cost recovery opportunities and as the basis for user fees.

DIRECT SERVICES UNDER REVIEW

FEE CATEGORIES
 Building – Services include, but are not limited to building plan review, permitting, and inspection for construction and sub-trades.
 Engineering – Services include, but are not limited to, Including and development plan review and inspection, and encroachment permitting.
 Special Event Permit – Services include but are not limited to, permit application and special service requests.
 Planning – Services include, but are not limited to, entitlement review, and review for project compliance with the City’s Zoning Code.
 Reserved Facility Use – Services include reserved use of City facilities.

REASON FOR STUDY
Cities derive annual revenue from a number of sources. These include, but are not limited to, property taxes, sales taxes, franchise fees, fines, rents, and user and regulatory fees. User and regulatory fees are intended to cover all, or a portion of, the costs incurred by a City for providing fee-related services and activities that are not otherwise provided to those not paying the fee.

California cities regularly conduct fee studies to justify fee amounts imposed and to optimize the overall body of revenues available to the municipality to fund its services. Widespread industry practice and fiscal conditions in the state have led most cities to link cost recovery for services of individual action, cause, or benefit to that individual through user fee revenue, relieving the agency’s general revenues for services of broader community benefit. 197
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PROJECT ORIENTATION

PREVAILING GUIDANCE
The objectives of this study, the methodology used to complete the study, and the formulation of outcomes and recommendations for future consideration were significantly influenced by Article 13C of the California Constitution and Section 66014 of the California Government Code.

Article 13C states that the local government bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a levy, charge, or other exaction is not a tax, that the amount is no more than necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the governmental activity, and that the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payer bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payer’s burdens on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity. Additionally, Article 13C identifies the following as items that are not defined as taxes:
 A charge imposed for a specific benefit conferred or privilege granted directly to the payer that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of conferring the benefit or granting the privilege.  A charge imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payer that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of providing the service or product.  A charge imposed for the reasonable regulatory costs to a local government for issuing licenses and permits, performing investigations, inspections, and audits, enforcing agricultural marketing orders, and the administrative enforcement and adjudication thereof.  A charge imposed for entrance to or use of local government property, or the purchase, rental, or lease of local government property.
 A fine, penalty, or other monetary charge imposed by the judicial branch of government or a local government, as a result of a violation of law.
 A charge imposed as a condition of property development.  Assessments and property-related fees imposed in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII D.

Section 66014(a) of the California Government Code includes the following, “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a local agency charges fees for zoning variances; zoning changes; use permits; building inspections; building permits; …the processing of maps under the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act…; or planning services…; those fees may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged, unless a question regarding the amount of the fee charged in excess of the estimated reasonable cost of providing the services or materials is submitted to, and approved by, a popular vote of two-thirds of those electors voting on the issue.

The outcomes and recommendations of the study are intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws including providing confirmation that the proposed fees (“charges”) recommended as a result of this study are not taxes as defined in Article 13C of the California Constitution and that the proposed fees are no more than necessary to the cover the reasonable costs of the City’s activities and services addressed in the fees. Additionally, this report is intended to show that the manner in which the costs are allocated to a payer bear a fair and reasonable relationship to the payer’s burdens on, or benefits received from the activities and services provided by the City.
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PROJECT ORIENTATION

METHODOLOGY AND DATA SOURCES
This study calculated the estimated reasonable cost of providing various fee-related services across the City organization. Generally, the estimated reasonable cost of providing the fee-related services and activities examined in this study can be calculated as the product of the composite fully-burdened hourly labor rate of the division responsible for providing services and the estimated labor time required to process a typical request for service.

The composite fully-burdened hourly rates calculated in this study are based on the estimated annual hours spent providing fee related services, and estimated labor, services and supplies, and Citywide overhead expenditures, sourced as follows:
 Labor expenditures for in-house personnel were based on budgeted salary and benefits expenditures.
 Contract service personnel and other services and supplies related costs were based on Fiscal Year 2024/25 adopted budgets and anticipated costs and current industry market rates for service.
 Citywide overhead cost allocations were developed to assign a reasonable share of central service support to the City’s direct service units.
 Estimated labor time spent providing fee related services were developed based on interviews with City staff and are in-line with typical direct service ratios experienced by the consultant via studies of similar municipalities throughout California. Commonly used industry data also aided in the development of time estimates and proposed fee structures.

Once cost of service levels are identified, the City may use this information to inform targeted cost recovery from fees. Fees set at the cost of service target full cost recovery. Fees set at any amount less than the cost of service target less than full cost recovery.

An illustration of the methods used in this analysis is shown in Exhibit 1 . 199
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PROJECT ORIENTATION
EXHIBIT 1 | STEPS IN ANALYZING COSTS OF SERVICE AND USER FEES 200
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IMPLEMENTATION

CONSIDERATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
If the City decides to adopt or otherwise utilize outcomes generated through this study, it should:
 Update Systems for Fee Outcomes - Ensure that City staff begin using updated fees and associated outcomes once the updated schedule of fees becomes effective. Values should be included in all official fee schedules used throughout the City (e.g., departmental pamphlets, counter schedules, and online information). Additionally, ensure collections processes are updated, which may include coding in billing systems and training for personnel who handle fees directly with the public.
 Actively Monitor the Use of Fees - In order to recover accurate and eligible amounts expected, the City should be diligent about tracking time to projects for time and materials billings and ensuring fees are applied in the correct amount and using the correct and intended basis for fixed fee billings.
 Monitor Feedback and Permit Statistics - Monitor permit and application volume and applicant feedback to determine if fee modifications are resulting in any unanticipated changes in project frequency and to increase the level of detail available for revenue forecasting.
 Annually Review and Adjust Fee Values - In order to generally maintain pace with regional cost inflation and/or the City's salary cost inflation, the City should adjust its fees on an annual basis. A commonly used, reasonable inflation index is the annual change in the all-urban Consumer Price Index (CPI) representative of the region.  Periodically Perform Comprehensive Analysis - A comprehensive fee study should be conducted periodically (e.g., every three to five years) to ensure fee levels remain at or below legal limits and are consistent with evolving service practices and local conditions. 201

APPENDIX I

COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS
202
User and Regulatory Fees
Fee-Related Cost of Service Analysis
Appendix I: p. 1 203

COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS PAGE
Building Fees 3
Planning Fees 16
Engineering, Encroachment, and Utility Services 27
Development/Land Management Technology 34
General Plan Update/Advanced Planning 36
Finance and Administrative Fees 38
Special Event Permitting, Park, Field, and Facility Rental Rates 47 City of Solvang
Cost of Service Analysis
Appendix I: p. 2 204
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Building Fees
Appendix I: p. 3 205
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Allocation of Annual Labor Effort - Building
Position
Total
Salaries
Total
Benefits Prof Svcs
Total Labor
& Prof Svc
Costs
FTE
Equiv
Total Hours
Per FTE
Less:

Holiday &
Leave
Productive
Hours Per
FTE
Total
Productive
Hours Indirect Direct Total
Total
Indirect
Hours
Total
Direct
Hours
Total
Hours Note
$ - - 2,080 216 1,864 - 100% 0% 100% - - -
Total - In-House $ - $ - $ - $ - - - - - -
Professional Services $ 200,000 $ 200,000 0.77 2,080 - 2,080 1,600 25% 75% 100% 400 1,200 1,600 [a],[b] Total $ - $ - $ 200,000 $ 200,000 0.77 1,600 400 1,200 1,600 Total 25% 75% 100% [c]
[a] Source: FY 24/25 adopted budget.
[b] Amount intended to represent reasonable estimate of current industry contract service rates. [c] Direct/Indirect hours are intended to serve as reasonable estimates. Amounts will vary from year-to-year depending on activity, projects, and City Council priorities.

Appendix I: p. 4 206
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery and Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Building Recurring Expenditures [a]
Fund # Fund Desc Div # Div Desc Account # Account Desc Subtotal Adjust Total Notes 100 GENERAL FUND 210 Building 52003 Supplies $2,500 $0 $2,500 100 GENERAL FUND 210 Building 52008 Postage $200 $0 $200 100 GENERAL FUND 210 Building 57011 Lease Payments $89 $0 $89 100 GENERAL FUND 210 Building 57015 Printing and Publishing $800 $0 $800 100 GENERAL FUND 210 Building 57016 Professional Services $200,000 $0 $200,000 Total $203,589 $0 $203,589
Allocation of Central Services
Description
Indirect
Rate
Direct
Expenses Total Notes
Citywide Overhead Rate 15.0% $203,589 $30,538 [b]
Total $30,538
Total Costs for Allocation
Description Total Notes
Divisional Costs Included in Hourly Rate $203,589
Citywide Overhead Costs $30,538
Total $234,127
Average Annual Revenues
AccoutNo AccountDesc FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Actual Average FY 24/25
Adopted
100-31014 Plan Check $68,579 $1,090 $10,350 $26,673 $40,000 100-31036 Building Permits $93,705 $167,506 $125,396 $128,869 $70,000 Total $162,284 $168,597 $135,746 $155,542 $110,000
Current Cost Recovery
Description Total
Revenue $155,542
Expenditures $234,127
Cost Recovery Rate 66%
General Fund Subsidy $78,585
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate
Description Total
Total Costs $234,127
Direct Hours 1,200
Hourly Rate $195
[a] Source: FY 24/25 adopted budget.
[b] Amount intended to serve as reasonable estimate (deMinimus rate).

Appendix I: p. 5 207
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description Svc Time Hrly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Note
1 HVAC - (per unit)
a) Change-Out 0.75 x $195 = $146 varies varies $146 100% b) New 1.50 x $195 = $293 varies varies $293 100%
2 Electric Car Charging 1.25 x $195 = $244 varies varies $244 100% 3 Graywater System
a) No Plan Check Required 0.75 x $195 = $146 varies varies $146 100% b) Plan Check Required 1.50 x $195 = $293 varies varies $293 100% 4 Insulation/Energy Upgrade 0.75 x $195 = $146 varies varies $146 100% 5 Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) 15kW or less 1.50 x $195 = $293 varies varies $293 100% b) Above 15kW – per kW varies varies $15
6 Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) 50kW or less varies varies $1,000
b) 50kW – 250kW – Base varies varies $1,000
c) 50kW – 250kW – per kW above 50kW varies varies $7
d) Above 250kW – base varies varies $2,400
e) Above 250kW – per kW varies varies $5
7 Service Panel Upgrade 0.50 x $195 = $98 varies varies $98 100% 8 Water Heater Change-Out (same location) 0.50 x $195 = $98 varies varies $98 100% 9 Water Heater Change-Out (new location) 0.75 x $195 = $146 varies varies $146 100% 10 Line Repair - Sewer / Water / Gas 0.50 x $195 = $98 varies varies $98 100% 11 Line Repair / Re-pipe 0.75 x $195 = $146 varies varies $146 100% 12 Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (roof area) 1.00 x $195 = $195 varies varies $195 100% b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof 0.50 x $195 = $98 varies varies $98 100% 13 Demolition 0.50 x $195 = $98 varies varies $98 100%
14 Temporary Power Pole 0.25 x $195 = $49 varies varies $49 100% Appendix I: p. 6 208
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Building Fees
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description Svc Time Hrly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Note
15 Swimming Pool/Spa
a) Swimming Pool / Spa 5.00 x $195 = $975 varies varies $975 100% b) Detached Spa / Water Feature 1.50 x $195 = $293 varies varies $293 100% c) Gunite Alteration 2.00 x $195 = $390 varies varies $390 100% d) Equipment Change-out Only (e.g., pump) 1.00 x $195 = $195 varies varies $195 100% 16 Patio
a) Patio without M,E,P
i) Up to 200 SF 1.25 x $195 = $244 varies varies $244 100% ii) Greater than 200 SF 1.75 x $195 = $341 varies varies $341 100% b) Patio with M,E,P
i) Up to 200 SF 2.50 x $195 = $488 varies varies $488 100% ii) Greater than 200 SF 3.00 x $195 = $585 varies varies $585 100% 17 Window / Sliding Glass Door (New or Alteration)
a) Up to 5 1.50 x $195 = $293 varies varies $293 100%
b) Each additional 0.38 x $195 = $73 varies varies $73 100% 18 Signs
a) Wall Sign 0.50 x $195 = $98 varies varies $98 100%
b) Wall Sign Illuminated 0.67 x $195 = $130 varies varies $130 100% c) Monument Sign 1.00 x $195 = $195 varies varies $195 100% d) Monument Sign Illuminated 1.34 x $195 = $261 varies varies $261 100% 19 Storage Racks
a) Storage Racks - First 100 LF 2.00 x $195 = $390 varies varies $390 100% b) Storage Racks - Each Additional 100 LF 0.08 x $195 = $16 varies varies $16 100% Appendix I: p. 7 209
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Building
Residential New Construction and Room Additions
Time Estimate Hrly Rate Cost of Service Current Fee Current Cost Recovery Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SF
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection Hrly Rate
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
1 100 3.00 7.00 x $195 = $585 $1,365 varies varies varies varies $585.00 $1,365.00 $1,950.00 $0.00 200 3.00 8.00 x $195 = $585 $1,560 varies varies varies varies $585.00 $1,560.00 $2,145.00 $0.00 300 3.00 8.50 x $195 = $585 $1,658 varies varies varies varies $585.00 $1,657.50 $2,242.50 $0.00 400 3.50 9.00 x $195 = $683 $1,755 varies varies varies varies $682.50 $1,755.00 $2,437.50 $0.00 500 4.00 9.50 x $195 = $780 $1,853 varies varies varies varies $780.00 $39.00 $1,852.50 $97.50 $2,632.50 $136.50 1,000 5.00 12.00 x $195 = $975 $2,340 varies varies varies varies $975.00 $39.00 $2,340.00 $78.00 $3,315.00 $117.00 1,500 6.00 14.00 x $195 = $1,170 $2,730 varies varies varies varies $1,170.00 $78.00 $2,730.00 $78.00 $3,900.00 $156.00 2,000 8.00 16.00 x $195 = $1,560 $3,120 varies varies varies varies $1,560.00 $78.00 $3,120.00 $156.00 $4,680.00 $234.00 2,500 10.00 20.00 x $195 = $1,950 $3,900 varies varies varies varies $1,950.00 $78.00 $3,900.00 $156.00 $5,850.00 $234.00 3,000 12.00 24.00 x $195 = $2,340 $4,680 varies varies varies varies $2,340.00 $39.00 $4,680.00 $78.00 $7,020.00 $117.00 4,000 14.00 28.00 x $195 = $2,730 $5,460 varies varies varies varies $2,730.00 $29.25 $5,460.00 $58.50 $8,190.00 $87.75 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee for Master Unit
Same as Above 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
[a]
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
New Construction and Room
Additions
15%
15%
15%
Appendix I: p. 8 210
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Building
Residential Remodels with Structural Improvements
Time Estimate Hrly Rate Cost of Service Current Fee Current Cost Recovery Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SF
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection Hrly Rate
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
1 100 2.00 4.50 x $195 = $390 $878 varies varies varies varies $390.00 $877.50 $1,267.50 $0.00 200 2.25 5.75 x $195 = $439 $1,121 varies varies varies varies $438.75 $1,121.25 $1,560.00 $0.00 300 2.50 6.75 x $195 = $488 $1,316 varies varies varies varies $487.50 $1,316.25 $1,803.75 $0.00 400 2.75 7.50 x $195 = $536 $1,463 varies varies varies varies $536.25 $1,462.50 $1,998.75 $0.00 500 3.25 8.25 x $195 = $634 $1,609 varies varies varies varies $633.75 $19.50 $1,608.75 $68.25 $2,242.50 $87.75 1,000 3.75 10.00 x $195 = $731 $1,950 varies varies varies varies $731.25 $29.25 $1,950.00 $19.50 $2,681.25 $48.75 1,500 4.50 10.50 x $195 = $878 $2,048 varies varies varies varies $877.50 $58.50 $2,047.50 $58.50 $2,925.00 $117.00 2,000 6.00 12.00 x $195 = $1,170 $2,340 varies varies varies varies $1,170.00 $58.50 $2,340.00 $117.00 $3,510.00 $175.50 2,500 7.50 15.00 x $195 = $1,463 $2,925 varies varies varies varies $1,462.50 $58.50 $2,925.00 $117.00 $4,387.50 $175.50 3,000 9.00 18.00 x $195 = $1,755 $3,510 varies varies varies varies $1,755.00 $29.25 $3,510.00 $58.50 $5,265.00 $87.75 4,000 10.50 21.00 x $195 = $2,048 $4,095 varies varies varies varies $2,047.50 $21.94 $4,095.00 $43.88 $6,142.50 $65.81 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee for Master Unit
Same as Above 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
[a]
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
Residential Remodels with
Structural Improvements
15%
15%
15%
Appendix I: p. 9 211
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Building
Garage/Room Conversions and Residential Remodels without Structural Improvements Time Estimate Hrly Rate Cost of Service Current Fee Current Cost Recovery Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SF
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection Hrly Rate
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
1 100 1.00 2.00 x $195 = $195 $390 varies varies varies varies $195.00 $390.00 $585.00 $0.00 200 1.50 3.50 x $195 = $293 $683 varies varies varies varies $292.50 $682.50 $975.00 $0.00 300 1.75 5.00 x $195 = $341 $975 varies varies varies varies $341.25 $975.00 $1,316.25 $0.00 400 2.00 6.00 x $195 = $390 $1,170 varies varies varies varies $390.00 $1,170.00 $1,560.00 $0.00 500 2.25 7.00 x $195 = $439 $1,365 varies varies varies varies $438.75 $9.75 $1,365.00 $39.00 $1,803.75 $48.75 1,000 2.50 8.00 x $195 = $488 $1,560 varies varies varies varies $487.50 $7.31 $1,560.00 $29.25 $2,047.50 $36.56 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
* Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

R3 - Single-Family, Duplex,
Additional Dwelling Units
Garage/Room Conversions
and Residential Remodels
without Structural
Improvements
15%
15%
15%
Appendix I: p. 10 212
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Building
Commercial / Non-Residential - New Construction, Tenant Improvement, and Shell Time Estimate Hrly Rate Cost of Service Current Fee Current Cost Recovery Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SF
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection Hrly Rate
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
1 500 12.00 18.00 x $195 = $2,340 $3,510 varies varies varies varies $2,340 $34.67 $3,510 $95.33 $5,850 $130.00 1,000 14.00 20.00 x $195 = $2,730 $3,900 varies varies varies varies $2,730 $21.67 $3,900 $78.00 $6,630 $99.67 5,000 20.00 40.00 x $195 = $3,900 $7,800 varies varies varies varies $3,900 $15.60 $7,800 $62.40 $11,700 $78.00 10,000 24.00 56.00 x $195 = $4,680 $10,920 varies varies varies varies $4,680 $7.80 $10,920 $31.20 $15,600 $39.00 20,000 28.00 72.00 x $195 = $5,460 $14,040 varies varies varies varies $5,460 $5.85 $14,040 $23.40 $19,500 $29.25 2 500 6.00 13.50 x $195 = $1,170 $2,633 varies varies varies varies $1,170 $175.50 $2,633 $58.50 $3,803 $234.00 1,000 10.50 15.00 x $195 = $2,048 $2,925 varies varies varies varies $2,048 $21.94 $2,925 $73.13 $4,973 $95.06 5,000 15.00 30.00 x $195 = $2,925 $5,850 varies varies varies varies $2,925 $11.70 $5,850 $46.80 $8,775 $58.50 10,000 18.00 42.00 x $195 = $3,510 $8,190 varies varies varies varies $3,510 $5.85 $8,190 $23.40 $11,700 $29.25 20,000 21.00 54.00 x $195 = $4,095 $10,530 varies varies varies varies $4,095 $4.39 $10,530 $17.55 $14,625 $21.94 3 500 8.00 20.00 x $195 = $1,560 $3,900 varies varies varies varies $1,560 $8.67 $3,900 $17.33 $5,460 $26.00 1,000 9.00 22.00 x $195 = $1,755 $4,290 varies varies varies varies $1,755 $6.50 $4,290 $13.00 $6,045 $19.50 5,000 10.00 24.00 x $195 = $1,950 $4,680 varies varies varies varies $1,950 $7.80 $4,680 $15.60 $6,630 $23.40 10,000 12.00 28.00 x $195 = $2,340 $5,460 varies varies varies varies $2,340 $3.90 $5,460 $15.60 $7,800 $19.50 20,000 14.00 36.00 x $195 = $2,730 $7,020 varies varies varies varies $2,730 $2.93 $7,020 $11.70 $9,750 $14.63 4 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
5 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
6 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
7 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
varies varies varies varies 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee for Master Unit
Same as Above 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
[a]
[a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees. 15%
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R4, S -
Assembly; Business; Care /
Assisted Living; Educational;
Factory; Hazard; Institutional;
Mercantile; Storage
New Construction / SF
Addition
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R1, R2, R4, S
-
Assembly; Business; Care /
Assisted Living; Educational;
Factory; Hazard; Institutional;
Mercantile; Hotel/Motel;
Apartment; Storage
Tenant Improvement
A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R4, S -
Assembly; Business; Care /
Assisted Living; Educational;
Factory; Hazard; Institutional;
Mercantile; Hotel/Motel;
Apartment; Storage
Shell
15%
15%
Appendix I: p. 11 213
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Building
New Construction - R1 and R2 Occupancies
Time Estimate Hrly Rate Cost of Service Current Fee Current Cost Recovery Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Occupancy Classification # of Units
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection Hrly Rate
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l Unit
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l Unit
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l Unit Note
1 1 - 10 12.00 48.00 x $195 = $2,340 $9,360 varies varies varies varies $2,340 $520 $9,360 $1,473 $11,700 $1,993 11 - 25 36.00 116.00 x $195 = $7,020 $22,620 varies varies varies varies $7,020 $585 $22,620 $1,616 $29,640 $2,201 26 - 50 78.00 232.00 x $195 = $15,210 $45,240 varies varies varies varies $15,210 $309 $45,240 $943 $60,450 $1,251 51+ Units
(each add'l
unit)
116.00 348.00 x $195 = $22,620 $67,860 varies varies varies varies $22,620 $232 $67,860 $707 $90,480 $938 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
5 Production Phase Units /
Identical Buildings / Duplicate
Stock
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee for Master Unit
Same as Above 15% of Base Plan Review
Fee;
100% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
[a]
6 Tenant Improvement or Shell See Commercial / NonResidential Fees See Commercial / NonResidential Fees See Commercial / NonResidential Fees [a] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time. * Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

R1, R2 Occupancy
Hotel/Motel/Apartment/
Other
New Construction / SF
Addition
15%
15%
15%
Appendix I: p. 12 214
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Building
Garage / Carport / Patio / Deck / Utility / Balcony
Time Estimate Hrly Rate Cost of Service Current Fee Current Cost Recovery Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Occupancy Classification
Threshold
SF
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection Hrly Rate
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Permit
Inspection
Plan
Review
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Permit
Inspection
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof
Total
Base Fee
Fee Per
Add'l 100 SF
or Fraction
Thereof Note
1 100 1.00 1.50 x $195 = $195 $293 varies varies varies varies $195 $293 $488 $0 200 1.25 1.75 x $195 = $244 $341 varies varies varies varies $244 $341 $585 $0 300 1.50 2.00 x $195 = $293 $390 varies varies varies varies $293 $390 $683 $0 400 1.75 2.50 x $195 = $341 $488 varies varies varies varies $341 $488 $829 $0 500 2.00 3.00 x $195 = $390 $585 varies varies varies varies $390 $10 $585 $98 $975 $107 1,000 2.25 5.50 x $195 = $439 $1,073 varies varies varies varies $439 $2 $1,073 $24 $1,511 $27 2 Electrical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
3 Mechanical Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
4 Plumbing Plan Review and
Permitting, if Required
15% of Base Plan Review
Fee
15% of Base Permit
Inspection Fee
15% of Plan Review and
Permit Inspection Fee
* Plan review fees include up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. ** Amounts exclude City of Solvang standard permitting fees and State of California fees.

Garage / Carport / Patio /
Deck / Utility / Balcony
15%
15%
15%
Appendix I: p. 13 215
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Building
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description Svc Time Hrly Rate Cost of Service Proposed Fee Proposed Cost
Recovery Notes
1 Permit Processing Fee 0.50 x $195 = $98 $98 100%
2 General Plan Maintenance Fee (percent of permit fee) 96% 5% 5% [a] 3 Technology Fee / Records Retention Fee (percent of permit fee) 41% 5% 12% 4 Strong Motion Instrumentation (SMI) Fee Calculation
a) Residential $0.50 or
valuation x
.00013
b) Commercial $0.50 or
valuation x
.00028
5 Building Standards (SB 1473) Fee Calculation (Valuation) a) $1 - $25,000 $1
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4
e) Each Add'l $25,000 or fraction thereof Add $1
6 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy 2.00 x $195 = $390 $390 100% Copies, Re-Print, Change Of Contractor
7 Printing Scanned / Archived Drawings $2 per sheet;
$10 minimum
$2 per sheet;
$10 minimum
100%
8 Job Card / Permit Re-Print 0.25 x $195 = $49 $49 100% Violation Fees
9 Work Done Without Permits or Outside Scope of Permits 2x Permit Fee Other Fees
10 Permit Reinstatement Fee (for permits expired within 6 months) 0.50 x $195 = $98 $98 100% 11 Partial Inspection / Extra Inspection Fee (per inspection) 0.50 x $195 = $98 $98 100% 12 Re-inspection Fee (3rd Time or More) (each) 0.50 x $195 = $98 $98 100% [b] 13 Missed inspection Fee 0.50 x $195 = $98 $98 100%
14 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per hour) 1.00 x $195 = $195 $195 100% [a] Fee only applies to permits for new construction and additions, including signs and swimming pools. [b] Reinspection fee applies after second re-inspection.

Appendix I: p. 14 216
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Building
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Service Proposed Fee Proposed Cost
Recovery Notes
1 Public Works Building Plan Review [a]
a) New Structures/Site Work Under 2,500 SF 2.00 x $220 = $440 $440 100% b) New Structures/Site Work 2,501 SF - 5,000 SF 4.00 x $220 = $880 $880 100% c) New Structures/Site Work Over 5,000 SF varies x $220 = varies Actual Cost with $3,000
Initial Deposit
100%
2 Planning Building Plan Review [a]
a) New Structures/Site Work Under 750 SF 2.00 x $200 = $400 $400 100% b) New Structures/Site Work 751 SF - 5,000 SF 4.00 x $200 = $800 $800 100% c) New Structures/Site Work Over 5,000 SF varies x $220 = varies Actual Cost with $3,000
Initial Deposit
100%
3 Utilities Building Plan Review [a]
a) New Structures 2.00 x $200 = $400 $400 100%
b) Additions 1.00 x $200 = $200 $200 100%
c) Pool/Spa 1.00 x $200 = $200 $200 100%
d) Other (per hour; 1-hour minimum) 1.00 x $220 = $220 $220 100% 4 Plan Check Fees
a) Alternate Materials and Materials Review (per hour) 1.00 x $195 = $195 $195 100% b) Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent) (per hour) 1.00 x $195 = $195 $195 100% [a] Includes up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required.

Appendix I: p. 15 217
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Planning Fees
Appendix I: p. 16 218
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Allocation of Annual Labor Effort - Planning Division
Position Hourly FTE Yearly
Total Hours
Per FTE
Less: Holiday
& Leave
Productive
Hours Per FTE
Total
Productive
Hours Notes
Planning Director $70.72 - $0 2,080 216 1,864 - [a],[b] Planning Manager $67.29 1.00 $139,963 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Associate Planner $45.25 - $0 2,080 216 1,864 - [a],[b] Assistant Planner $37.12 1.00 $77,210 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Development Services Tech $32.79 1.00 $68,203 2,080 216 1,864 1,864 [a],[b] Total 3.00 $285,376 5,592
Allocation of Hours Share Total Notes
Indirect 33% 1,845 [b]
Direct 67% 3,747 [b]
Total 100% 5,592
[a] Source: FY 24/25 authorized positions.
[b] Direct/Indirect hours are intended to serve as reasonable estimates. Amounts will vary from year-to-year depending on activity, projects, and City Council priorities.

Appendix I: p. 17 219
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Planning
Recurring Expenditures [a]
Fund # Fund Desc Div # Div Desc Account # Account Desc Subtotal Adjust Total Notes 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51000 Salaries $295,433 $0 $295,433 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51002 FICA $28,927 $0 $28,927 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51003 Retirement $13,425 $0 $13,425 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51005 Cafeteria Plan $54,047 $0 $54,047 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51008 Workers' Comp Ins. $10,724 $0 $10,724 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51012 Education $6,000 $0 $6,000 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51017 Workers' Comp Ins-Retrospective Bal Pm ($879) $0 ($879) 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51019 Long Term Disability $1,345 $0 $1,345 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51020 Retirement - ER Pd 8% EE Share $15,364 $0 $15,364 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51021 Retirement - PERS UAL $109,557 $0 $109,557 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51022 Retirement - PERS PEPRA ER Cost $6,559 $0 $6,559 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51030 Housing Allowance $31,500 $0 $31,500 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51031 Cell Phone Allowance $600 $0 $600 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51035 Overtime $3,333 $0 $3,333 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51040 Specialty Pays $1,370 $0 $1,370 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 51045 Commissioners $12,000 $0 $12,000 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 52002 Membership Dues $2,130 $0 $2,130 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 52003 Supplies $1,500 $0 $1,500 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 52008 Postage $400 $0 $400 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 53008 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. $50 $0 $50 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 53010 Computer/Desktop Equipment Supplies $1,000 $0 $1,000 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 57007 General Plan $166,500 ($111,000) $55,500 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 57009 Insurance $14,096 $0 $14,096 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 57011 Lease Payments $1,410 $0 $1,410 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 57012 Legal Fees $54,000 ($54,000) $0 [c] 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 57015 Printing and Publishing $2,000 $0 $2,000 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 60004 Project Development/Filing Fees $7,175 ($7,175) $0 [c] 100 GENERAL FUND 200 City Planning 70105 Projects $145,000 ($145,000) $0 [b] Subtotal $984,566 ($317,175) $667,391
Appendix I: p. 18 220
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Planning
Allocation of Central Services
Description
Indirect
Rate
Direct
Expenses Total Notes
Citywide Overhead Rate 15.00% $667,391 $100,109 [d]
Total $100,109
Total Costs for Allocation
Description Total Notes
Div. Costs Incl. in Cost Recovery Analysis $667,391
Citywide Overhead Costs $100,109
Total $767,500
Allocation of Annual Labor Effort
Description Total Total Notes
General Admin; Mgmt; Policies; Procedures 15% $115,125
Certification and Training 1% $7,675
Public Information and Assistance 17% $130,475
Planning - Advanced Planning (General Plan; Zoning Code; Housing) 10% $76,750 Planning - General City Regional Planning Review and Research 15% $115,125 Planning - Current Pl'ng (Planning Stage) and Bldg Permit PC 40% $307,000 Code Enforcement/Compliance (Punitive) 2% $15,350
Total 100% $767,500
Allocation of Annual Costs to Core Service Areas
Description Total Total Notes
Planning - Advanced Planning (General Plan; Zoning Code; Housing) 15% $114,552 [e] Planning - General City Regional Planning Review and Research 22% $171,828 [e] Planning - Current Pl'ng (Planning Stage) and Bldg Permit PC 60% $458,209 [e] Code Enforcement/Compliance (Punitive) 3% $22,910 [e]
Total 100% $767,500
Average Annual Revenues
AccoutNo AccountDesc FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Actual Average FY 24/25 Budget 100-31009 Conveyance Fee - Animal/Street $833 $0 $0 $278 $400 100-31013 Misc Permit Fee $121,792 $110,911 $75,285 $102,663 $70,000 100-31035 Application/Development Fees $48,270 $51,635 $22,540 $40,815 $50,000 Total $170,895 $162,546 $97,825 $143,755 $120,400
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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Planning
Current Cost Recovery
Description Total
Revenue $143,755
Expenditures $458,209
Cost Recovery Rate 31%
General Fund Subsidy $314,453
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate
Description Total Note
Costs $767,500
Direct Hours 3,747 [f]
Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate $205
Target Hourly Rate $200
Calculation of Cost Multiplier for Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate (Apply to Base Salary Cost Per Hour) Description FTE
Annual Hours
Per FTE
Total Annual
Hours
Estimated
Salaries
Hourly Wage
Rate Only
Assuming Total
Annual Hours
Fully-Burdened
Hourly Rate
Indirect Cost
Rate Multiplier
(ICR)
Planning 3.00 2,080 6,240 $285,376 $46 $200 4.37
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate by Position
Position Top Step Salary
ICR for FullyBurdened
Hourly Rate
Fully-Burdened
Hourly Rate
Planning Director $70.72 4.37 $309
Planning Manager $67.29 4.37 $294
Associate Planner $45.25 4.37 $198
Assistant Planner $37.12 4.37 $162
Development Services Tech $32.79 4.37 $143
[a] Source: FY 24/25 budgeted expenditures.
[b] Adjustment to exclude periodic fees linked to General Plan update and other periodic projects. [c] Adjustment to exclude legal fees and project costs that may be directly recovered or are not fee-related. [d] Amount intended to serve as reasonable estimate (deMinimus rate). [e] See allocation of annual hours above.
[f] See separate worksheet.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Planning Fees
Fee Description Charge Basis Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current
Cost Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery Change Note
1 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Letter of Convenience Fixed Fee 2.00 x $200 = $400 $196 - $392 varies $400 100% varies 2 Annexations Deposit 100.00 x $200 = $20,000 $29,400 Min varies $20,000 100% varies 3 Appeal to Planning Commission / City Council
a) Appeal Filing Fee Fixed Fee 16.00 x $200 = $3,200 $1,960 61% $1,500 47% ($460) b) City Attorney Support and Review, as required T & M Billed per hour at $375 or
current rate
100%
4 Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
a) CUP Review - Existing Structure / Use Only Fixed Fee 12.00 x $200 = $2,400 $3,920 163% $2,400 100% ($1,520) b) CUP Review - New Structures Fixed Fee 24.00 x $200 = $4,800 $3,920 82% $4,800 100% $880 5 Design Review Committee (DRC) Decision Fixed Fee 3.00 x $200 = $600 $392 - $980 varies $600 100% varies 6 Development Permits
a) Residential
i) 2 - 4 Units Fixed Fee 20.00 x $200 = $4,000 $7,840 196% $4,000 100% ($3,840) ii) 5 - 10 Units Fixed Fee 30.00 x $200 = $6,000 $7,840 131% $6,000 100% ($1,840) iii) More than 10 Units Fixed Fee 48.00 x $200 = $9,600 varies varies $9,600 100% varies b) Non-Residential & Mixed Use Projects
i) Up to 7,500 SF Fixed Fee 20.00 x $200 = $4,000 $7,840 196% $4,000 100% ($3,840) ii) 7,501 - 25,000 SF Fixed Fee 48.00 x $200 = $9,600 $11,760 123% $9,600 100% ($2,160) iii) More than 25,000 SF Fixed Fee 72.00 x $200 = $14,400 $11,760 82% $14,400 100% varies Appendix I: p. 21 223
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Planning Fees
Fee Description Charge Basis Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current
Cost Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery Change Note
7 Environmental Review
a) Categorical Exemption Fixed Fee 1.00 x $200 = $200 $200 100% b) Initial Study / Negative Declaration
i) In-House Fixed Fee 32.00 x $200 = $6,400 $5,880 92% $6,400 100% $520 ii) Consultant Prepared T&M Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
100%
c) Mitigated Negative Declaration
i) In-House Fixed Fee 80.00 x $200 = $16,000 $5,880 37% $16,000 100% $10,120 ii) Consultant Prepared T&M Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
100%
d) Environmental Impact Report T&M 40.00 x $200 = $8,000 Pass-Through + 15% City
Admin Fee
Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
100%
e) County Filing Fees /Dept of Fish and Wildlife Filing Fees Pass-Through Pass-Through Pass-Through 100% 8 General Plan Amendment Deposit 50.00 x $200 = $10,000 varies varies $10,000 100% varies 9 Home Occupation Permit Fixed Fee 0.50 x $200 = $100 $392 392% $100 100% ($292) 10 Map / Subdivision Review
(Fees Include City Processing Fee plus Consultant / County Cost) (i.e., Fees are additive)
a) Lot Line Adjustment / Parcel Merger
i) City Processing Fee Fixed Fee 4.00 x $200 = $800 $800 100% ii) Consultant / County Cost T&M Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
100%
b) Parcel Map (Tentative / Final Map/ Amendment)
i) City Processing Fee Fixed Fee 6.00 x $200 = $1,200 $1,200 100% ii) Consultant / County Cost T&M Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
100%
c) Tract Map (Tentative / Final Map/ Amendment)
i) City Processing Fee Fixed Fee 12.00 x $200 = $2,400 $2,400 100% ii) Consultant / County Cost T&M Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
100%
d) Other (e.g., Certificate of Compliance)
i) City Processing Fee Fixed Fee 4.00 x $200 = $800 $800 100% ii) Consultant / County Cost T&M Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
Pass-Through +
15% City
Admin Fee
100%
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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Planning Fees
Fee Description Charge Basis Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current
Cost Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery Change Note
11 Medical Cannabis Retailer (Dispensary) Fixed Fee 28.00 x $200 = $5,600 $5,240 94% $5,240 94% $0 12 Pre-Application Review
a) Planning and Building Staff Only Fixed Fee 5.00 x $200 = $1,000 $980 98% $500 50% ($480) b) Development Review Team Fixed Fee 8.00 x $200 = $1,600 $980 61% $1,000 63% $20 13 Signs
a) Sign Permit (Administrative) Fixed Fee 2.00 x $200 = $400 $100 25% b) Sign Permit/Program - DRC / PC Fixed Fee 8.00 x $200 = $1,600 $396 25% $400 25% c) Temporary Sign / Banner Fixed Fee 1.00 x $200 = $200 $100 50% 14 Specific Plan / Specific Plan Amendment Deposit 80.00 x $200 = $16,000 varies varies $16,000 100% varies 15 Temporary Use Permit Fixed Fee 4.00 x $200 = $800 $196 25% $200 25% $4 16 Time Extension Fixed Fee 6.00 x $200 = $1,200 $1,960 163% $1,200 100% ($760) 17 Variance Fixed Fee 28.00 x $200 = $5,600 $3,920 70% $5,600 100% $1,680 18 Zoning Amendments (Map / Text) Deposit 50.00 x $200 = $10,000 varies varies $10,000 100% varies Appendix I: p. 23 225
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Planning Fees
Fee Description Charge Basis Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current
Cost Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery Change Note
19 Zoning Clearance
a) Business Certificate Fixed Fee 0.25 x $200 = $50 varies n/a $50 100% b) ADU Fixed Fee 2.00 x $200 = $400 varies n/a $400 100% c) SFR Fixed Fee 2.00 x $200 = $400 varies n/a $400 100% d) MFR Fixed Fee 2.50 x $200 = $500 varies n/a $500 100% 20 Zoning Verification Letter Fixed Fee 1.00 x $200 = $200 $200 100% Other
21 Maps
a) 11" x 17" i.e. small zoning map (per page) Fixed Fee $2 b) Large zoning maps 36" wide (each) Fixed Fee $25
22 Plan Review Fee - 4th and Subsequent Reviews (Each Review) a) City Fixed Fee 1.00 x $200 = $200 $196 98% $200 100% $4 b) Consultant / County Cost T &M pass-through +
15% City
Admin Fee
100%
23 Work Done Without Permits or Outside Scope of Permits 2x Permit Fee Appendix I: p. 24 226
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Planning Fees
Fee Description Charge Basis Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current
Cost Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery Change Note
24 Hourly Rates and Fees for Time & Materials Services and Fees for Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Fee Schedule
a) Uniform Planning Rate per hour 1.00 x $200 = $200 $196 $200 100% b) Planning Director per hour 1.00 x $309 = $309 $309 100% c) Planning Manager per hour 1.00 x $294 = $294 $294 100% d) Associate Planner per hour 1.00 x $198 = $198 $198 100% e) Assistant Planner per hour 1.00 x $162 = $162 $162 100% f) Development Services Tech per hour 1.00 x $143 = $143 $143 100% g) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services T & M $375 or Current Rate
T&M + 15%
admin
$375 or
Current Rate
100%
h) All Other Contract Service Support T & M T&M + 16%
admin
T&M + 15%
admin
pass-through +
15% City
Admin Fee
100%
Note: Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the typical estimated time required to perform a standard service request. For service requests that are anticipated to require time and materials costs, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fees shown in this schedule. The Department may adjust the plan checking/permit fee for an individual project when costs to the City are not congruent with this fee schedule. Fee amounts shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check, permit and inspection activities. * In-lieu / impact fees are not examined or considered as part of this study. No changes are proposed, fee is included for documentation purposes only. In the case of any discrepancy between amount shown and currently adopted amount, the currently adopted amount shall supersede amount shown here.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Code Enforcement Fees
Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Structure Note
1 Administrative Fee for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement varies x varies = Actual Cost - T&M
Actual Cost -
T&M
100% Actual Cost -
T&M
100% T & M
Appendix I: p. 26 228
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Public Works - Engineering, Encroachment, and Utility Services Fees Appendix I: p. 27 229
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees - Calculation of Estimated Cost of Service Position Hourly Rate Note
Engineer $220 [a]
Inspector $130 [a]
Aide $100 [a]
Average $150
Citywide
OH/Admin
20% [b]
FBHR $180
[a] Amount intended to serve as reasonable estimate of contract service provider costs for engineering and encroachment permitting services. [b] Amount intended to serve as reasonable estimate to capture contract service costs, citywide overhead allocation, department administration allocation, services and supplies, and indirect time.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Structure Note
1 Encroachment Permit - Permit Processing 0.50 x $195 = $98 $80 82% $98 100% Fixed Fee 2 Encroachment Review & Inspection
a) Inspection of Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, Driveway
Approach, Curb Ramps, Cross-Gutter and Spandrel (two
inspections)

2.00 x $180 = $360 varies varies $360 100% Fixed Fee
b) Regular - Surface Improvements (up to 20 lineal feet; includes inspection)

1.00 x $180 = $180 varies varies $180 100% Fixed Fee
c) Regular - Underground Improvements
i) 0 - 50 SF 3.00 x $180 = $540 varies varies $540 100% Fixed Fee ii) 51 - 100 SF 4.00 x $180 = $720 varies varies $720 100% Fixed Fee iii) 101+ SF 4.00 x $180 = $720 varies varies $720 plus $1.50 per SF ($150 min.)
100% Fixed Fee
d) Special Encroachment Agreement Review - Private
Encroachments in the Public R/W
i) Applicant Provided Electronic Exhibit (8.5" x 11") 3.00 x $180 = $540 varies varies $540 100% Fixed Fee ii) City Created Electronic Exhibit (8.5" x 11") 12.00 $2,300 varies varies T&M with $2,300 City base fee
T&M with
minimum fee
[a]
e) Annual Utility Encroachment Permit 24.00 x $180 = $4,320 varies varies $4,320 100% Fixed Fee f) Temporary Encroachment Agreement - Permit for NonConstruction Activities that Encroach into City R/W for a Limited Time (e.g., Rolloff/Dumpster, Storage Container, Restricted Parking, etc.)

0.50 x $180 = $90 varies varies $90 100% Fixed Fee
3 Small Wireless Facilities
a) New Small Wireless Facility Pole 5.00 x $220 = $1,100 varies $1,100 100% Fixed Fee b) Small Wireless Facilities
i) Up to Five Facilities 2.50 x $220 = $550 varies $550 100% Fixed Fee ii) Each Additional Facility, Beyond Five 0.50 x $220 = $110 varies $110 100% Fixed Fee 4 Newsrack
a) Permit Application 1.00 x $180 = $180 $180 100% Fixed Fee b) News Rack Fee (per newsrack in right-of-way) 0.06 x $180 = $11 $10 89% Fixed Fee c) News Rack Relocation Fee (per newsrack, per
relocation)

0.06 x $180 = $11 $10 89% Fixed Fee
d) Removal of Non-Compliant News Rack (per newsrack) = $330 $325 98% Fixed Fee e) Storage of Non-Compliant News Rack (per newsrack,
per day, at City facility)
$5 Fixed Fee
f) Certificate Filing Fee $5 Fixed Fee
5 Oversize Load Permit
a) Truck or Tractor and Oversize Load - per vehicle trip varies $16 Fixed Fee b) Annual Permit per Vehicle varies $90 Fixed Fee
Appendix I: p. 29 231
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Structure Note
6 Public Improvements Engineering and Landscape Plan Check and Inspection
varies varies varies T&M with initial
deposit equal to 8%
of engineer's cost
estimate; $800
minimum fee
100% T&M with
minimum fee
7 Rights of Ways (ROW) and Easements
(Includes up to 3 Reviews)
a) Review of ROW/Easement Documents 20.00 x $220 = $4,400 varies varies $4,400 100% Fixed Fee b) ROW/Easement Abandonment 20.00 x $220 = $4,400 varies varies $4,400 100% Fixed Fee 8 Development Agreement / Subdivision Agreement
Processing (Includes up to 3 Reviews)

8.00 x $220 = $1,760 varies varies T&M with $1,760
City base fee
100% T&M with
minimum fee
9 Public Survey Monuments $170 varies varies $170 100% Each 10 Drainage (Hydrology/Hydraulics) Study (Includes up to 3 Reviews)

4.00 x $220 = $880 varies varies T&M with $880 City
base fee
100% T&M with
minimum fee
11 WQMP (Includes up to 3 Reviews) 2.00 x $220 = $440 varies varies T&M with $440 City base fee
100% T&M with
minimum fee
12 Traffic Study Review (Includes up to 3 Reviews) 4.00 x $220 = $880 varies varies T&M with $880 City base fee
100% T&M with
minimum fee
13 Flood Plain Determination Letter 1.00 x $220 = $220 varies $200 91% Fixed Fee 14 Flood Plain Permit 1.00 x $220 = $220 varies $200 91% Fixed Fee 15 Stormwater Mgmt. Construction Site Inspections
a) Inspection of Construction Sites (pre, post, and during construction) (3 inspections)

3.00 x $180 = $540 varies $540 100% Fixed Fee
b) All Additional During Construction Inspections 1.00 x $180 = $180 varies $180 100% Per Hour 16 Stormwater Mgmt. Inspection of privately maintained postconstruction treatment devices (per inspection)1.00 x $180 = $180 varies $180 100% Fixed Fee 17 Stormwater Permit - Industrial Program Inspection 1.00 x $180 = $180 varies $180 100% Fixed Fee 18 Stormwater Re-Inspections 1.00 x $180 = $180 varies $180 100% Fixed Fee 19 Tree Donation Fee varies Actual Cost T&M
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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Structure Note
Other
20 Time Extension 0.50 x $180 = $90 $90 100% Fixed Fee
21 Miscellaneous Engineering Services 1.00 x $220 = $220 $220 100% Per Hour 22 Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent) 1.00 x $220 = $220 $220 100% Per Hour 23 Revisions After Permit Issuance 1.00 x $220 = $220 $220 100% Per Hour 24 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum) 1.20 x $180 = $216 $200 93% Per Hour 25 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each) 1.00 x $180 = $180 $180 100% Each 26 Missed Inspection Fee 1.00 x $180 = $180 $180 100% Each 27 Work Without Permit or Outside Scope of Permit
Double the Permit Rate (does not include mitigation costs) 2x permit amount Fixed Fee
28 Expedited Services Fee (if available) 1.5x Regular Fee Fixed Fee 29 Technical Assistance/Third Party Review or Inspection Pass-Through + 15% City Admin Fee
T & M
For Services Requested of City Staff which have no fee listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee
based on the following hourly rates for staff time involved in the service or activity (per hour)
30 Standard Services
a) Permit Processing and Inspection Services 1.00 x $180 = $180 $180 100% Per Hour b) Engineering and Plan Review Services 1.00 x $220 = $220 $220 100% Per Hour 31 Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current
Rate
Per Hour
32 All Other Contract Service Providers Pass-Through + 15% City Admin Fee
Pass-Through +
15% City Admin
Fee
[a] Applicant to provide Title Report.
(1) Each fee listed in this schedule is based on the estimated number of hours required to perform a standard service request and the typical cost of materials required to perform the requested service. For service requests that are anticipated to require efforts or materials, in excess of those typically required, the Department reserves the right to bill the service requestor, in advance, for Department costs anticipated to be incurred in excess of the fee shown in this schedule. Examples of conditions that may merit collection of additional fees include, but are not limited to, requirements for major excavation and fill and/or significant traffic controls.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Utility Services Fees
Fee Description PW Eng
PW Util. Insp.
& Cust Svc.

Hrly Rate PW
Eng
Hrly Rate PW
Util. Insp. &
Cust. Svc. Cost of Svc Current Fee
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery Change Note
1 Sewer Lateral Installation Inspection (tie-in) - plus cost of saddle

0.50 1.50 x $220 $150 = $335 $270 81% $310 93% $40
2 Sewer Saddle Tap 1.50 x $220 $150 $225 $170 76% $210 93% $40 3 Water Service Installation Inspection (tie-in) 0.50 1.50 x $220 $150 = $335 $270 81% $310 93% $40 4 Water Meter Installation
a) 5/8", 3/4", or 1" meters 1.50 x $220 $150 = $225 $190 84% $210 93% $20 b) 1 1/2" or 2" meters 2.50 x $220 $150 = $375 $310 83% $350 93% $40 c) 3" or larger varies x $220 $150 = varies T&M, plus 20% admin fee 100% T&M, plus 15% admin fee 100% varies 5 Meter / Radio Charge [a]
a) 5/8" $244 $200 82% $240 98% $40 [a]
b) 3/4" $244 $200 82% $240 98% $40 [a]
c) 1" $354 $290 82% $350 99% $60 [a]
d) 1 1/2" R2 $781 $640 82% $780 100% $140 [a]
e) 1 1/2" C2 $2,001 $1,640 82% $2,000 100% $360 [a]
f) 2" R2 $1,098 $900 82% $1,090 99% $190 [a]
g) 2" T2 Short $1,293 $1,060 82% $1,290 100% $230 [a]
h) 2" T2 $1,501 $1,230 82% $1,500 100% $270 [a]
i) 2" C2 $2,306 $1,890 82% $2,300 100% $410 [a]
j) 3" T2 $1,928 $1,580 82% $1,920 100% varies [a]
k) 3" C2 $2,916 $2,390 82% $2,910 100% varies [a]
l) MXU 520M Single Port Radio $232 $190 82% $230 99% $40 [a] m) MXU 520M Dual Port Radio $281 $230 82% $280 100% $50 [a] 6 Meter Downsizing (plus cost of meter)
a) Downsizing from 1 1/2" Meter or Less 0.50 1.50 x $220 $150 = $335 $270 81% $310 93% varies b) Downsizing from 2" Meter or More = varies Bill Hourly; 2-hour min. varies Bill Hourly; 2-hour min. 100% varies 7 Temporary Meter / Fire Hydrant 1.00 x $220 $150 = $150 $127, plus $100 refundable deposit; plus bulk water rate
89% $140, plus $250 refundable
deposit; plus bulk water rate
100% varies
8 Meter Test 1.00 x $220 $150 = $150 $100 67% $140 93% $40 [b] 9 30-Day Report 0.50 x $220 $150 = $75 $50 67% $70 93% $20 Appendix I: p. 32 234
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Utility Services Fees
Fee Description PW Eng
PW Util. Insp.
& Cust Svc.

Hrly Rate PW
Eng
Hrly Rate PW
Util. Insp. &
Cust. Svc. Cost of Svc Current Fee
Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed
Cost Recovery Change Note
10 Construction Water Meter
a) Meter Rental Processing and Install 1.00 x $220 $150 = $220 $160 73% $200 91% $40 b) Water Use See Rate Schedule 100% See Rate Schedule 100% c) Deposit $800 100% $1,200 100% [c]
11 Hourly Rates and Fees for Time & Materials
Services and Fees for Services Not Otherwise
Listed in this Fee Schedule
a) Reviewed/Inspected by City Staff
i) Utility Engineering 1.00 x $220 $150 = $220 $160 100% $220 100% $60 ii) Utility Customer Service and Field Work 1.00 x $220 $150 = $150 $125 100% $140 100% $15 b) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney
Services
$375 or Current Rate 100%
c) Reviewed/Inspected by Outside Service
Provider
T&M, plus 20% admin fee $100 T&M, plus 15% admin fee 100% varies [a] Amounts intended to reflect actual vendor charges. If vendor charges increase, vendor charges shall supersede amounts shown. [b] Test amount refundable if meter reading is found to be inaccurate. [c] Refundable deposit to be used if applicant damages or does not return meter and/or does not pay for their water usage during meter rental period.

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User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Development Specific Technology Enhancements / Land Management Tracking Appendix I: p. 34 236
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Technology Enhancement Fee Estimated Expenditures
Description Total
Amortization /
Update Frequency Annual Cost Note
Software and Licensing $25,000 1 $25,000 [a]
Hardware Upgrades $25,000 10 $2,500 [a]
Implementation $200,000 10 $20,000 [a]
Contingency (10%) $50,000 10 $5,000 [a]
Total $300,000 $52,500
Permit Fees
Acct Desc FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Actual Average FY 24/25 Adopted Permit Fees $93,705 $167,506 $125,396 $128,869 $70,000
$93,705 $167,506 $125,396 $128,869 $70,000
Cost of Service Calculation
Description Total Basis
Permit Fees $128,869
Expenditures $52,500
Fee at Full Cost Recovery 41% % of Permit Fees
[a] Useful life and ongoing licensing costs, and annual revenues estimated by ClearSource. Amounts are intended to represent reasonable estimates.

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User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
General Plan Update Fee
Appendix I: p. 36 238
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - General Plan Update
Estimated Expenditures
Description Total
Amortization / Update
Frequency Annual Cost Notes
General Plan Update $1,500,000 20 $75,000 [a]
Housing Element $150,000 8 $18,750 [a]
Zoning Code $25,000 5 $5,000 [a]
In-House Maintenance $25,000 1 $25,000 [a]
Total $1,700,000 $123,750
Permit Fees
Acct Desc FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Actual Average FY 24/25 Adopted Permit Fees $93,705 $167,506 $125,396 $128,869 $70,000
Total $93,705 $167,506 $125,396 $128,869 $70,000
Cost of Service Calculation
Description Total Basis
Permit Fees $128,869
Expenditures $123,750
Fee at Full Cost Recovery 96% % of Bldg Permit Fees
Notes:
[a] Source: Conservative estimates of update costs. Amounts will likely be higher.

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User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Finance and Administrative Fees
Appendix I: p. 38 240
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Finance
Recurring Expenditures [a]
Fund # Fund Desc Div # Div Desc Account # Account Desc Subtotal Adjust Total Notes 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51000 Salaries $958,021 $0 $958,021 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51002 FICA $87,209 $0 $87,209 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51003 Retirement $9,771 $0 $9,771 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51005 Cafeteria Plan $139,239 $0 $139,239 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51006 Unemployment Insurance $3,500 $0 $3,500 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51007 Auto Allowance $8,400 $0 $8,400 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51008 Workers' Comp Ins. $34,515 $0 $34,515 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51009 Employee Medical Exams $2,000 $0 $2,000 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51010 Employee Screening $40 $0 $40 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51011 Recruitment $30,000 $0 $30,000 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51012 Education $18,000 $0 $18,000 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51017 Workers' Comp Ins-Retrospective Bal Pm ($2,765) $0 ($2,765) 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51018 CalPERS Liability Reduction $14,060 $0 $14,060 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51019 Long Term Disability $4,328 $0 $4,328 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51020 Retirement - ER Pd 8% EE Share $11,183 $0 $11,183 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51021 Retirement - PERS UAL $77,812 $0 $77,812 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51022 Retirement - PERS PEPRA ER Cost $60,505 $0 $60,505 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51030 Housing Allowance $87,000 $0 $87,000 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51031 Cell Phone Allowance $3,000 $0 $3,000 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51035 Overtime $3,742 $0 $3,742 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 51040 Specialty Pays $4,020 $0 $4,020 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 52002 Membership Dues $6,954 $0 $6,954 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 52003 Supplies $8,500 $0 $8,500 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 52008 Postage $2,000 $0 $2,000 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 52009 Small Equipment $300 $0 $300 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 52015 Vehicle Fuel $600 $0 $600 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 53003 Repairs and Maintenance $5,000 $0 $5,000 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 53008 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. $100 $0 $100 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 53010 Computer/Desktop Equipment Supplies $5,500 $0 $5,500 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 54002 Equipment $5,000 $0 $5,000 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 56013 Audit $35,000 ($35,000) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 57009 Insurance $45,369 ($45,369) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 57011 Lease Payments $4,146 ($4,146) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 57012 Legal Fees $250,000 ($250,000) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 57015 Printing and Publishing $5,000 ($5,000) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 57016 Professional Services $240,300 ($240,300) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 57025 Studies/Sales Tax $10,000 ($10,000) $0 [b] Appendix I: p. 39 241
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Finance
Recurring Expenditures, continued [a]
Fund # Fund Desc Div # Div Desc Account # Account Desc Subtotal Adjust Total Notes 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 57052 Temporary Agency Services $20,000 ($20,000) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 57062 Public Relations $5,000 ($5,000) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 57065 Property Insurance $24,456 ($24,456) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 58004 City Wellness/Workplace Safety Program $1,000 ($1,000) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 60002 Emergency Preparedness $20,000 ($20,000) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 60006 EOC Phone $560 ($560) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 61008 Property Tax Admin Fees $11,577 ($11,577) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 62001 Bank Charges $3,000 ($3,000) $0 [b] 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 63006 Equipment Replacement $4,233 $0 $4,233 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 63010 Vehicle Replacement $3,979 $0 $3,979 100 GENERAL FUND 120 Administration 71009 Miscellaneous $2,500 ($2,500) $0 [b] Subtotal $2,273,654 ($677,908) $1,595,746
Allocation of Central Services
Description
Indirect
Rate
Direct
Expenses Total Notes
Citywide Overhead Rate 15.00% $1,595,746 $239,362 [c]
Total $239,362
Total Costs for Allocation
Description Total Notes
Div. Costs Incl. in Cost Recovery Analysis $1,595,746
Citywide Overhead Costs $239,362
Total $1,835,108
Allocation of Annual Labor Effort
Description Total Total Notes
Indirect - General Admin, Supervision, Rest Periods, Wkly Mtgs. 16% $286,736 [d] Direct 84% $1,548,372 [d]
Total 100% $1,835,108
Appendix I: p. 40 242
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate - Finance
Calculation of Direct Administration Hours
Description Total Note
Total Hours Per FTE 2,080
Adjustment for Typical Leave (216)
Productive Hours Per FTE 1,864
Direct Hours Per FTE 1,573 [e]
Anticipated FTE Count 9.00
Total Direct Hours 14,155
Calculation of Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate
Description Total
Total Costs $1,835,108
Direct Hours 14,155
Hourly Rate $130
[a] Source: FY 24/25 budgeted expenditures.
[b] Adjustment to exclude items not associated with fee-related services. [c] Amount intended to serve as reasonable estimate (deMinimus rate). [d] Amounts intended to serve as reasonable estimate for non-direct service units. [e] See allocation of annual hours above.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Administrative and Finance Fees Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Structure Note
1 Business Certificate
a) Business Certificate
i) Initial 1.00 x $130 = $130 $55 42% $125 96%
ii) Renewal 0.50 x $130 = $65 $55 85% $65 100%
b) Duplicate 0.17 x $130 = $22 $15 69% $15 69%
c) Failure to apply or renew $50 $50
d) Revoked, continue to do business $100 $100
e) Continuing failure, previous fees/penalties (per year) $100 $100 2 Credit Card Processing Fee 2.25% 3.00% % of amount
paid by credit
card
3 Not Sufficient Funds Fee / Returned Transaction Fee $25 $30 4 Short Term Rental Permit
a) Initial 2.00 x $130 = $260 $260 100%
b) Renewal 1.00 x $130 = $130 $130 100%
5 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
a) Transient Occupancy Tax 14% 14%
b) Initial delinquency 10% 10%
c) Continued delinquency (interest 1.5% per mo.)
additional
penalties 10% + 10% penalties 10% + 10%
d) Failure to pay, above penalties plus 25% 25%
e) Failure to produce TOT records $100 / day $100 / day 6 Hourly Rates and Fees for Time & Materials Services and Fees for Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Fee
Schedule
a) Finance 1.00 x $130 = $130 $130 100% Per Hour
b) Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate 100% Per Hour c) All Other Contract Service Providers Pass-Through + 15% City Admin Fee
100% Pass-Through +
15% City Admin
Fee
Appendix I: p. 42 244
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Specialized Licensing and Permitting Fees Hourly Rate
Service Time $130 $200
Fee Description Finance
Planning / City
Mgr / Public
Sfty Finance
Planning / City
Mgr / Public
Sfty Cost of Svc Current Fee Cost Recovery Proposed Fee Proposed Cost
Recovery Type Note
1 Animal Drawn License
a) New License 1.00 3.00 x $130 $600 = $730 $670 92% $730 100% Fixed Fee [a] b) Renewal License 1.00 2.00 x $130 $400 = $530 $526 99% $530 100% Fixed Fee [a] 2 Electric Trolleys
a) New License 1.00 1.00 $130 $200 = $330 $307 93% $330 100% Fixed Fee [b] b) Renewal License 1.00 0.25 $130 $50 = $180 $180 100% $180 100% Fixed Fee [b] 3 Pedicycle Rental Permit
a) New License 1.00 0.25 $130 $50 = $180 $180 100% $180 100% Fixed Fee b) Renewal License 0.50 $65 $0 = $65 $53 82% $65 100% Fixed Fee 4 Peddlers License Fee 0.75 0.25 $98 $50 = $148 $145 98% $148 100% Fixed Fee 5 License to Sell Handguns
a) Permit 1.00 0.50 $130 $100 = $230 $217 94% $230 100% Fixed Fee b) Renewal 0.50 0.25 $65 $50 = $115 $80 70% $125 109% Fixed Fee 6 Medical Cannabis Retailer (Dispensary)
Application
$5,240 $5,240 Fixed Fee
[a] Per five year license, plus pass through of any publication costs. Fee covers up to 10 conveyances. [b] Fee covers up to 2 conveyances.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Administrative Fees
Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Structure Note
1 Copying of City records
a) 8.5" x 11" $0.10 $0.10 Per Page
b) All Other Actual Cost Actual Cost Per Page
2 Digital Media - copy on flash drive $10 $10 Per Device 3 Civil Subpoena (per day; per employee) Actual Cost; with $275 per day initial amount
plus travel expenses
Per Day; Per
Employee
[a],[b],[
c]
4 Nomination Papers $25
5 Initiative for Ballot $200
6 Document Certification Fee for Non-Notary $15 Each
7 Certificate of Live Person 0.25 x $130 = $33 $25 77% Each 8 Reserved Use of City Council Chamber
a) City Council Chamber Rental $97 $100 Per Hour; 4-Hour Minimum
b) Videographer 0.25 x $130 = $33 $90 $100 Per Hour; 4-Hour Minimum
c) Cleaning Deposit $195 $195
d) Staff Support, if Required (e.g., after 5pm) Actual Cost Per Hour; 4-Hour Minimum
9 Hourly Rates and Administrative Fees for Contract
Administration and Support Services Not Otherwise Listed in this Schedule a) City Staff Not Otherwise Listed Top Step * ICR Factor of 3.0
Top Step * ICR Factor
of 3.0
Per Hour
b) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate Per Hour c) All Other Contract Service Support pass-through + 15% City Admin Fee
T & M
[a] Actual amounts paid shall be calculated in accordance with California Government Code 68096.1. (a) Any employee of a local agency who is obliged by a subpoena to attend a civil action or proceeding as a witness in litigation in a matter regarding an event or transaction that he or she perceived or investigated in the course of his or her duties, to which that local agency is not a party, shall receive the salary or other compensation to which he or she is normally entitled from that local agency during the time that he or she prepares for his or her response and appearance, during the time that he or she travels to and from the place where the court or other tribunal is located and while he or she is required to remain at that place pursuant to the subpoena. He or she shall also receive from that local agency the actual necessary and reasonable traveling expenses he or she incurred in complying with the subpoena. (b) The party at whose request the subpoena is issued shall reimburse the local agency for the full cost incurred by the local agency in paying the employee his or her salary or other compensation and traveling expenses as provided for in this section, for each day that the employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. The amount of two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275), together with the subpoena, shall be tendered to that local agency for each day that the employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. (c) If the actual expenses should later prove to be less than the amount tendered, the excess of the amount tendered shall be refunded. (d) If the actual expenses should later prove to be more than the amount tendered, the difference shall be paid to the local agency by the party at whose request the subpoena was issued.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Administrative Fees
Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Structure Note
[b] Actual amounts paid shall be calculated in accordance with California Government Code 68097.2. (b) The party at whose request the subpoena is issued shall reimburse the public entity for the full cost to the public entity incurred in paying the peace officer, firefighter, state employee, trial court employee, or specified county employee his or her salary or other compensation and traveling expenses as provided for in this section, for each day that the peace officer, firefighter, state employee, trial court employee, or specified county employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. The amount of two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275), together with the subpoena, shall be tendered to the person accepting the subpoena for each day that the peace officer, firefighter, state employee, trial court employee, or specified county employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. (c) If the actual expenses should later prove to be less than the amount tendered, the excess of the amount tendered shall be refunded. (d) If the actual expenses should later prove to be more than the amount deposited, the difference shall be paid to the public entity by the party at whose request the subpoena is issued. [c] Salary/other compensation shall be determined based on the City's most current adopted salary schedule (top step) by position, subject to existing MOU provisions and minimums for court appearances. If preparation, service, or travel is provided during overtime hours, the City shall use overtime rate for calculating actual costs, subject to existing MOU provisions and minimums for court appearances.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Appeal Fees
Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Structure Note
1 Appeal
a) Appeal of Tree Ordinance Violations 1.50 x $200 = $300 $150 50% $150 50% Fixed Fee b) Appeal of an Administrative Decision to City Manager 2.50 x $200 = $500 $250 50% $250 50% Fixed Fee c) All Other (e.g., Appeal to Planning Commission; City Council)

16.00 x $200 = $3,200 $1,500 47% $1,500 47% Fixed Fee
d) City Attorney Support and Review, as required Billed per hour at $375 or
current rate
100% Per Hour
Appendix I: p. 46 248
User and Regulatory Fees
Cost of Service Calculations
Special Event Permitting, Park, Field, and Facility Rental Rates Appendix I: p. 47 249
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Cost of Service Calculation - Special Event
Fee Description Svc Time Hourly Rate Cost of Svc Current Fee Current Cost
Recovery Proposed Fee
Proposed Cost
Recovery Fee Structure Note
1 Special Event Permit
a) Application Fee (Non-refundable) [a]
i) 501(c)3 Non-Profit Application Fee [a]
A) Event that requires limited site/plan review, no
closures, etc. (i.e. park rentals/activities, misc.
events, etc.)

2.00 x $200 = $400 $135 34% $175 44% Per Application [a] B) Event that requires, but not limited to,
street/parking lot closures, site/plan review, etc.
(i.e. fun runs, festivals, etc.)

8.00 x $200 = $1,600 $135 8% $300 19% Per Application [a] ii) All Other Application Fee [a]
A) Event that requires limited site/plan review, no
closures, etc. (i.e. park rentals/activities, misc.
events, etc.)

2.00 x $200 = $400 $135 34% $325 81% Per Application [a] B) Event that requires, but not limited to,
street/parking lot closures, site/plan review, etc.
(i.e. fun runs, festivals, etc.)

8.00 x $200 = $1,600 $135 8% $500 31% Per Application [a] b) Turf Area Use Fee $125 Per Day
c) Utility Use Fee $50 Per Day
d) Specialized Sign Printing [No Parking Notification] 1.00 x $130 = $130 $75 Fixed Fee e) Vendor Fee 0.50 x $130 = $65 $50 $50 Per Vendor
f) Service Charges
i) City Staff Support
a) Maintenance Worker/Lead 1.00 x $101 = $101 $100 Per Hour b) Events/Recreation Coordinator 1.00 x $126 = $126 $125 Per Hour c) Administration 1.00 x $126 = $126 $125 Per Hour
d) Other Top Step * ICR
Factor of 3.0
Top Step * ICR Factor
of 3.0
Per Hour
ii) City Attorney / Specialized Attorney Services $375 or Current Rate Per Hour iii) Public Safety Support / All Other Contract Service Support
pass-through Per Hour
g) Refundable Damage Deposit
(payable 30 Days Before Event)
$500
h) Cancellation Fee - Refundable if Cancelled Prior to 60 Days of the Event
$175 [b]
2 Highway Banner Permit
a) First Two Week Period 4.00 x $150 = $600 $450 75% $500 83% b) Each Add'l Two Week Period $150 $200
3 Film Permit Actual Costs Actual Costs
[a] Application fees are non-refundable.
[b] Cancellation fees due to inclement weather will be waived for outdoor events. Cancellation fees may be modified at the discretion of the Director, for special circumstances.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery - Veterans' Memorial Building Recurring Expenditures [a]
Fund # Fund Desc Div # Div Desc Account # Account Desc Subtotal Adjust Total Notes 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51000 Salaries $25,668 $0 $25,668 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51002 FICA $2,922 $0 $2,922 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51005 Cafeteria Plan $7,707 $0 $7,707 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51008 Workers' Comp Ins. $930 $0 $930 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51017 Workers' Comp Ins-Retrospective Bal Pm ($76) $0 ($76) 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51019 Long Term Disability $120 $0 $120 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51022 Retirement - PERS PEPRA ER Cost $2,142 $0 $2,142 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51030 Housing Allowance $4,500 $0 $4,500 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51035 Overtime $910 $0 $910 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 51040 Specialty Pays $510 $0 $510 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 52003 Supplies $10,000 $0 $10,000 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 52009 Small Equipment $1,500 $0 $1,500 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 53003 Repairs and Maintenance $22,500 $0 $22,500 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 55001 Utilities $15,000 $0 $15,000 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 55002 Water and Sewer Charges $16,000 $0 $16,000 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 57009 Insurance $1,222 $0 $1,222 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 57057 Pest Management $5,000 $0 $5,000 100 GENERAL FUND 610 Veterans' Memorial Building 61009 Permit Fees $150 $0 $150 Subtotal $116,705 $0 $116,705
Allocation of Central Services
Description
Indirect
Rate
Direct
Expenses Total Notes
Citywide Overhead Rate 15.00% $116,705 $17,506
Total $17,506
Total Costs for Allocation
Description Total Notes
Div. Costs Incl. in Cost Recovery Analysis $116,705
Citywide Overhead Costs $17,506
Total $134,211
Average Annual Revenues
AccoutNo AccountDesc FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Actual Average FY 24/25
Adopted
32004 Veteran's Bldg Rental $25,672 $51,127 $47,817 $41,538 $20,000 Total $25,672 $51,127 $47,817 $41,538 $20,000
Appendix I: p. 49 251
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery - Veterans' Memorial Building Current Cost Recovery
Description Total
Revenue $41,538
Expenditures $134,211
Cost Recovery Rate 31%
General Fund Subsidy $92,673
[a] Source: FY 24/25 budgeted expenditures.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery - Hans Christian Andersen Park Recurring Expenditures [a]
Fund # Fund Desc Div # Div Desc Account # Account Desc Subtotal Adjust Total Notes 100 GENERAL FUND 310 HCA Park 52003 Supplies $7,500 $0 $7,500 100 GENERAL FUND 310 HCA Park 52009 Small Equipment $650 $0 $650 100 GENERAL FUND 310 HCA Park 53003 Repairs and Maintenance $45,000 $0 $45,000 100 GENERAL FUND 310 HCA Park 55001 Utilities $3,000 $0 $3,000 100 GENERAL FUND 310 HCA Park 55002 Water and Sewer Charges $33,000 $0 $33,000 100 GENERAL FUND 310 HCA Park 57009 Insurance $2,055 $0 $2,055 100 GENERAL FUND 310 HCA Park 57023 Tree Maintenance $25,000 $0 $25,000 100 GENERAL FUND 310 HCA Park 57031 Weed Abatement $25,000 $0 $25,000 100 GENERAL FUND 310 HCA Park 57057 Pest Management $4,500 $0 $4,500 Subtotal $145,705 $0 $145,705
Allocation of Central Services
Description
Indirect
Rate
Direct
Expenses Total Notes
Citywide Overhead Rate 15.00% $145,705 $21,856
Total $21,856
Total Costs for Allocation
Description Total Notes
Div. Costs Incl. in Cost Recovery Analysis $145,705
Citywide Overhead Costs $21,856
Total $167,561
Average Annual Revenues
AccoutNo AccountDesc FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Actual Average FY 24/25
Adopted
31007 Park Reservation Fee $11,325 $10,650 $14,140 $12,038 $10,500 Total $11,325 $10,650 $14,140 $12,038 $10,500
Appendix I: p. 51 253
City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery - Hans Christian Andersen Park Current Cost Recovery
Description Total
Revenue $12,038
Expenditures $167,561
Cost Recovery Rate 7%
General Fund Subsidy $155,522
[a] Source: FY 24/25 budgeted expenditures.

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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery - Sunny Fields
Recurring Expenditures [a]
Fund # Fund Desc Div # Div Desc Account # Account Desc Subtotal Adjust Total Notes 100 GENERAL FUND 330 Sunny Fields 52003 Supplies $10,000 $0 $10,000 100 GENERAL FUND 330 Sunny Fields 52009 Small Equipment $600 $0 $600 100 GENERAL FUND 330 Sunny Fields 53003 Repairs and Maintenance $22,000 $0 $22,000 100 GENERAL FUND 330 Sunny Fields 55001 Utilities $1,200 $0 $1,200 100 GENERAL FUND 330 Sunny Fields 55002 Water and Sewer Charges $25,000 $0 $25,000 100 GENERAL FUND 330 Sunny Fields 57009 Insurance $1,440 $0 $1,440 100 GENERAL FUND 330 Sunny Fields 57023 Tree Maintenance $15,000 $0 $15,000 100 GENERAL FUND 330 Sunny Fields 57057 Pest Management $7,500 $0 $7,500 100 GENERAL FUND 330 Sunny Fields 57060 Turf Repair $10,000 $0 $10,000 Subtotal $92,740 $0 $92,740
Allocation of Central Services
Description
Indirect
Rate
Direct
Expenses Total Notes
Citywide Overhead Rate 15.00% $92,740 $13,911
Total $13,911
Total Costs for Allocation
Description Total Notes
Div. Costs Incl. in Cost Recovery Analysis $92,740
Citywide Overhead Costs $13,911
Total $106,651
Average Annual Revenues
AccoutNo AccountDesc FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Actual Average FY 24/25
Adopted
31007 Park Reservation Fee $13,625 $12,330 $12,965 $12,973 $13,500 Total $13,625 $12,330 $12,965 $12,973 $13,500
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City of Solvang
User and Regulatory Fee Study
Calculation of Cost Recovery - Sunny Fields
Current Cost Recovery
Description Total
Revenue $12,973
Expenditures $106,651
Cost Recovery Rate 12%
General Fund Subsidy $93,678
[a] Source: FY 24/25 budgeted expenditures.

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City of Solvang
Veteran's Memorial Building
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Current Proposed
Fee Description
Non-Profit
/ Gov't
Family /
Local
Out of
Area /
Comm'l
Rental
Deposit
Security
Fee Liab. Ins.

Current
Cost
Recovery
Non-Profit
/ Gov't
Family /
Local
Out of
Area /
Comm'l
Rental
Deposit
Security
Fee Liab. Ins.

Change NonProfit
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Note
1 Large Hall
a) 0 - 6 Hours $190 $410 $600 $500 TBD TBD 31% $225 $475 $700 $500 TBD TBD $35 36% b) 6+ Hours $250 $660 $980 $500 TBD TBD 31% $300 $775 $1,125 $500 TBD TBD $50 36% 2 Large Hall/Kitchen
a) 0 - 6 Hours $220 $540 $730 $500 TBD TBD 31% $250 $625 $850 $500 TBD TBD $30 36% b) 6+ Hours $320 $790 $1,140 $500 TBD TBD 31% $375 $900 $1,300 $500 TBD TBD $55 36% 3 Legion Wing
a) 0 - 6 Hours $160 $350 $510 $300 TBD TBD 31% $175 $400 $600 $300 TBD TBD $15 36% b) 6+ Hours $220 $540 $790 $300 TBD TBD 31% $250 $625 $900 $300 TBD TBD $30 36% 4 Legion Wing/Kitchen
a) 0 - 6 Hours $190 $470 $700 $300 TBD TBD 31% $225 $550 $800 $300 TBD TBD $35 36% b) 6+ Hours $290 $690 $1,010 $300 TBD TBD 31% $325 $800 $1,150 $300 TBD TBD $35 36% 5 Kitchen/BBQ
a) 0 - 6 Hours $70 $160 $220 $150 TBD TBD 31% $75 $175 $250 $150 TBD TBD $5 36% b) 6+ Hours $100 $190 $250 $150 TBD TBD 31% $125 $225 $300 $150 TBD TBD $25 36% 6 Total Facility
a) 0 - 6 Hours $350 $820 $1,080 $700 TBD TBD 31% $400 $950 $1,250 $700 TBD TBD $50 36% b) 6+ Hours $510 $1,260 $1,580 $700 TBD TBD 31% $600 $1,450 $1,800 $700 TBD TBD $90 36% Note: Small Hall is not available for public rental.

Note: Cost recovery percentages shown represent aggregate cost recovery.

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City of Solvang
HCA and Sunny Fields
Cost of Service Calculation - At Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate Current Proposed
Fee Description
Reservation
Fee Rental Deposit
Current
Cost
Recovery
Reservation
Fee Rental Deposit Change
Proposed
Cost
Recovery Note
1 HCA Reservation Fee
a) Area A $180 $100 7% $200 $100 $20 8%
b) Area B $150 $100 7% $150 $100 $0 8%
c) Area C $80 $100 7% $100 $100 $20 8%
d) Area D $240 $200 7% $275 $200 $35 8% [a]
e) Atterdag Bowl $60 $100 7% $75 $100 $15 8%
2 Sunny Fields
a) Rotary Picnic Area A $150 $100 12% $175 $100 $25 14% [a] b) Youth Rec Picnic Area B $90 $75 12% $100 $100 $10 14% c) Softball Field - 2 hr. min. $30 n/a 12% $30 n/a $0 14% [b] d) Sand Volleyball and Grass Area - 2 hr.
min.
$30 n/a 12% $30 n/a $0 14% [b]
3 Bounce House $25
[a] Includes kitchen / snack bar.
[b] Rate is per hour.

Note: Cost recovery percentages shown represent aggregate cost recovery.

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User and Regulatory Fee Study
259
• Background
• Fundamentals and Terminology
• Study Findings and Recommendations
• Next Steps

MEETING AGENDA
2 260
Background
261
Cities generally collect fees and charges for government services performed at the request of, or specifically for, a particular individual, business, or group… as opposed to services performed for the community as a whole

BACKGROUND
4 262
• Communities generally use tax revenues to fund
services that provide general (community-wide) benefit
• Public works
• Public safety
• Park maintenance
• Communities generally use fees and charges (direct
recovery) to fund services that provide direct benefit
• Plan Review
• Permitting
• Inspection

BACKGROUND
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• Building Fees - construction permit processing, plan check, and inspection
• Planning Fees - entitlement review and review for compliance with zoning code
• Engineering and Encroachment Fees - review of developmentrelated grading and public improvements; review and inspection of temporary encroachment in the City right-of-way • Recreation Fees – reserved use of City facilities
• Administrative Fees – licensing application review

TYPES OF FEES EXAMINED
• This update DOES
NOT examine taxes,
assessments, utility
rates, development
impact fees, etc.
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Fundamentals and Terminology
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• Legal requirements
• Encourage direct recovery of costs incurred
to serve private interests/benefit or respond
to individual actions
• Provide opportunity for relief to General Fund
or other Funds where costs are incurred
• Enable continuity of service levels by
improving cost recovery levels

MUNICIPAL FEES
• Why do Cities Review
Fees and Charge
Fees for Services?
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• User fees must be linked to and not exceed the
estimated reasonable cost of service
• The full cost of service sets the maximum limit
of a cost-based fee
• Direct program costs for labor, services, and supplies • Facilities overhead
• Departmental administration
• Citywide administration and central support services
• Generally, fees from users of one program may
not be used to pay for costs incurred to serve
discounted users or users of a different program

MUNICIPAL FEES IN CALIFORNIA
• The California State
Constitution, amended by
successive ballot measures,
establishes requirements for
governmental
service fees
• Common practices among
California cities provides
widely accepted standards
for meeting Constitutional
obligations
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• Fees proposed are not taxes, as defined by
Article 13C of the California State Constitution
• Fees are set in accordance with parameters set
by Article 13C and by Section 66014 of the
California Government Code:
• Costs allocated to the payer should bear a fair or
reasonable relationship to the payer's burdens on or
benefits received from the governmental activity
• Fees should not exceed the reasonable cost of
providing the service for which the fee is charged

FEES ARE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
The City Council has
authority to Directly
Approve User and
Regulatory Fees and
Increases to Fees
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“Full Cost of Service”
• The estimated total cost of a program, inclusive
of direct labor, services, and supplies expenses,
and associated overhead expenses
“Cost Recovery”
• The amount of a program’s full cost of service
that is supported by the program’s own fee
revenues
“Subsidy”
• The amount of a program’s full cost of service
that is supported by other City revenue sources

TERMINOLOGY
These terms of art have
specific meaning
across California
municipalities and
within the City
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COST OF SERVICE
• The cost of service sets the
maximum limit of a cost-based fee.

It includes:
• Direct program costs for
labor, services, and supplies
• Departmental administration
• Citywide administration and
central support services
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0%Cost Recovery Targeted
Hourly Rate
for
Personnel
Providing
Services
Time
Required to
Perform the
Service
Cost of
x = Service
Fully Burdened
Hourly Rates:
• Direct and indirect
labor costs
• Services and supplies
• Agency overhead
Estimated or Known
Times for Providing
Services
Maximum Fee
Amount
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Exclusively individual benefit
Considerable individual benefit
Balanced individual and community
benefit
Considerable community benefit
Mostly community benefit
Entirely community-wide benefit

COST RECOVERY POLICY FRAMEWORK
Cost recovery
policy reflects
local values
regarding the
presumed
beneficiaries for
each program area,
ranging from
community benefit
to individual
benefit
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0%Cost Recovery Targeted
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SUBSIDY
• The amount of a
program’s full cost of
service that is
supported by other
City revenue sources
14 100%
0%Cost Recovery Targeted
Full Cost of
Service ($)
Revenue
from
Current
Fee ($)
City Subsidy
Maximum Level of
Cost Recovery = 100%
Current Level of Cost
Recovery = X%
Minimum Level of Cost
Recovery = 0%
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Study Findings and Recommendations
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• The City’s prior fee study was completed in 2021.
• Fees have remained unchanged since that time.
• The City may adjust fees and improve cost recovery to account for increases in labor, benefit, utility costs, services and supplies, and insurance related costs.

GENERAL OVERVIEW
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• Current cost recovery is approximately 67% of cost of service. Communities frequently target full cost recovery. • Restructure fees to enhance correlation between services provided and fees collected. Established fixed fees for the City’s most common minor permits.
• Modified Building Fee Structure Eliminates Reliance on Project Valuation for New Construction Permits
• Proposed fees scale to allow for lower fees for less complex projects and higher fees for more complex projects.

BUILDING FEES
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• Full cost recovery is targeted from most proposed fees:
• Fees are primarily regulatory
• High level of direct benefit resulting from construction activities including enjoyment of property enhancements, and increased property values
• Avoid having other Solvang residents and businesses subsidize individual private construction activities
• Less than full cost recovery is recommended for:
• Sign Permitting
• Temporary Use Permitting
• Pre-Application Review

PLANNING FEES
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• Fees are developed using fully-burdened cost of service • Fees are proposed to increase to align to updated cost of service
• Full cost recovery is targeted from fees

ENGINEERING FEES
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• Community Services and Recreation Departments
throughout the State face significant challenges.
• Increases in labor, benefit, utility costs, services and supplies, and insurance related costs
• Providing access to facilities and programs that are safe to use and align to community standards (health and safety).
• Mandated changes in California wage costs. Minimum wage increases over the last several years.

RECREATION AND FACILITY RENTAL FEES
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• Community Services Included in the City’s Fee Schedule have remained unchanged since 2021
• Regional cost inflation since prior fee study = 15%
• Minimum wage cost inflation since 2021 = 14%
• Recommend adjusting facility use fees by approx. 15%
• Adjustment works out to an annualized adjustment rate of 5% • Fee adjustments will be rounded for ease of administration

ADJUSTMENT STRATEGY
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• Illustration of Changes
• Rental of Large Hall at Veteran’s Memorial (up to 6 hours) • Non-Profit: Current: $190; Proposed: $225
• Change equivalent to $6 per hour
• Family/Local: Current: $410; Proposed: $475
• Change equivalent to $11 per hour
• Continue to prioritize resident and resident non-profit renters with reduced rates.

ADJUSTMENT STRATEGY
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• Modified Building Fee Structure Eliminates Reliance on Project Valuation for New Construction Permits
• Proposed Permit and Plan Review Fee Structure is Similar to Santa Barbara County

REGIONAL FEE COMPARISON
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REGIONAL COMPARISON
24 $1,600
$2,500
$3,409
$3,920
$5,600
$5,861
$8,411
$0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000 $7,000 $8,000 $9,000

BUELLTON (DEPOSIT)

LOMPOC (DEPOSIT)

VENTURA - MINOR

SOLVANG - CURRENT (MINIMUM/DEPOSIT)

SOLVANG - PROPOSED

GOLETA (DEPOSIT)

VENTURA - MAJOR
Variance
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REGIONAL COMPARISON
25 $3,920
$5,000
$6,400
$9,411
$10,000
$11,722
$17,233
$0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000 $16,000 $18,000 $20,000

SOLVANG - CURRENT (MINIMUM/DEPOSIT)

LOMPOC (DEPOSIT)

BUELLTON (DEPOSIT)
VENTURA - LESS THAN 1 ACRE

SOLVANG - PROPOSED (DEPOSIT)

GOLETA (DEPOSIT)
VENTURA - MORE THAN 1 ACRE (DEPOSIT)
Zone Change
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REGIONAL COMPARISON
26 $5,000
$6,400
$9,411
$9,800
$10,000
$11,722
$17,233
$0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000 $16,000 $18,000 $20,000

LOMPOC (DEPOSIT)

BUELLTON (DEPOSIT)

VENTURA - MINOR

SOLVANG - CURRENT (MINIMUM/DEPOSIT)

SOLVANG - PROPOSED (DEPOSIT)

GOLETA (DEPOSIT)

VENTURA - MAJOR (MINIMUM/DEPOSIT)
General Plan Amendment
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Fiscal Impact of Proposed Changes
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FISCAL IMPACT
28 • Anticipated Fiscal Impact is $71K in additional General Fund revenues to offset the costs of existing direct services provided.
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Next Steps
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• Complete Public Hearing and Determine Whether
to Adopt Updated User and Regulatory Fees
Effective July 1, 2025
• Resolution Authorizes Annual Adjustment to Fees
Aligned to Change in Regional Cost Inflation (CPI)

NEXT STEPS
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Questions or Feedback
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 8.a
Meeting Date: April 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc for additional Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Scope and Reduction in Solar System Scope Services for the WWTP Water Quality Project for an additional $102,680 for a total Contract Amount not to Exceed $1,699,680, for the existing term to June 30, 2026, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
PREPARED BY: Jose Acosta, Utility Director
DISCUSSION:

Carollo Engineers has been providing pre-design and design services for necessary upgrades to the City’s WWTP. Based on further evaluation and discussions with City staff, additional modifications to the project scope are required. These include enhancements to the Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) systems and a reduction in the planned Solar System implementation.

The additional EI&C scope includes:
• Demolition of existing switchboards, ATS Switch, MCC A, panelboards, transformers, and other outdated electrical equipment.
• Installation of new switchgear and ATS switch in the existing operations building. • Identification and repowering of active loads from the demolished equipment. • Modifications to MCC1 for improved reliability.
• Installation of new lighting and receptacles in the operations building. • Coordination with power utilities for phased construction to minimize downtime. • Updates to the existing Annunciator Panel in the administration building.

Attachment C of this Staff Report is a matrix of comparison between the original and the enhanced scope of work. The proposed cost for these additional EI&C services is $123,400, including the fee for subconsultant ADS Engineering. These costs are reflected in the attached proposal from Carollo (Attachment B).

Carollo conducted a solar and energy storage analysis for the City of Solvang’s WWTP, evaluating ground-mounted and rooftop solar options. Based on preliminary assumptions about grants, incentives, and costs, the study found that a 40 kW rooftop solar system with a 25 kWh battery would be the most cost-effective, offering $4,000 in annual savings over 25 years. Annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs for this system are estimated at $2,500. While battery storage is typically used for backup, the small 25 kWh capacity and planned generator addition led to its exclusion from further consideration.

The City has decided not to proceed with the full implementation of a solar system at the WWTP at this time. Instead, the project will incorporate design provisions for potential future installation. The scope reduction results in a 35% fee decrease, reducing the Solar System work cost from $59,200 to $38,480.

Staff recommends approval of Amendment 1 to the Carollo Engineers contract to account for the additional EI&C scope and reduced Solar System scope, ensuring the project meets operational and infrastructure needs.
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ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could deny this request and direct staff to proceed with the current scope of work for the EI&C and Solar Systems.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The net adjustment to the total project fee is $102,680, increasing the total contract amount from $1,597,000 to $1,699,680.

ATTACHMENTS:

A - First Amendment to Carollo Agreement
B - Carollo Amendment 1 Proposal
C - Matrix Comparing Original and Enhanced Scope of Work D – Project Timeline
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
to the WWTP Water Quality Project Agreement with
CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC.

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT is made and entered into this 28th day of April 2025, between the CITY OF SOLVANG, a municipal corporation and Charter City ("City") and CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC, a California Corporation ("Contractor"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth in the original Agreement dated February 24, 2020 the parties agree to this first amendment for the WWTP Water Quality Project, and additional terms to the scope of work for the additional Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control (EI&C) Scope and Reduction in Solar System Scope, as outlined in the amendment proposal (Exhibit A), for the additional amount of $102,680, for a total amount not to exceed $1,699,680, for the existing term June 30, 2026.

All remaining portions of the original agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

CITY OF SOLVANG CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC.

David Brown, Mayor Jeff Weishaar, Vice President

APPROVED AS TO FORM

Craig Steele, Acting City Attorney
ATTEST

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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5355 Mira Sorrento Place, Suite 270
San Diego, California 92121
P 858-505-1020
carollo.com
March 21, 2025
Mr. Randy Murphy
City Manager
City of Solvang
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Subject: WWTP Water Quality Project Amendment 1 – Proposal for Additional Electrical, Instrumentation and Control (EI&C) Scope and Reduction in Solar System Scope.

Dear Mr. Murphy,
Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Carollo) has been assisting the City of Solvang (City) in preparing pre-design and design documents for the necessary upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Recently, the City requested that Carollo perform additional work related to the existing EI&C system. Additionally, the City requested a reduction in the scope of the Solar System task.

Regarding the EI&C, based on input received from City staff and in collaboration with our EI&C subconsultant, ADS Engineering, we have prepared the following scope of work for this additional effort:
• Demolition of the existing incoming utility service, switchboards SWBD-A and SWBD-B. • Demolition of the existing ATS Switch, MCC A.
• Demolition of the existing panelboards and transformers and all electrical equipment in the existing operations building associated with the old plant.
• Provide new switchgear and ATS switch and locate them in the existing operations building. • Investigate all the loads powered from the demolished MCC and panelboards that are still active and repower them from the new panel boards.
• Modify MCC1 as necessary for reliable service in future. • Provide new lighting and receptacles in the existing operational building, and refeed power to all the miscellaneous loads including AC.
• Provide the construction sequences in phases and coordinate with power utility to allow for minimum downtime during the transition to the new electrical equipment. • Modify the existing Annunciator Panel in the existing administration building as necessary to reflect changes as part of this project.

Regarding Solar System, Carollo conducted a solar and energy storage analysis for the City of Solvang's WWTP, evaluating various system configurations, including ground-mounted and rooftop solar installations.

Due to the preliminary, high-level nature of the analysis, several assumptions were made regarding available grants and incentives, as well as the capital and O&M costs of various components. The study determined that a system consisting of a 40 kW rooftop solar installation and a 25 kWh battery is the most cost-effective solution for the City, offering approximately $4,000 in annual savings over the assumed 25-year project lifespan. The costs of operation, maintenance, and replacement of renewable components are included in all analyses and are expected to be approximately $2,500 per year for the most cost-effective system identified.

Battery storage is generally used as a backup for critical loads. However, given that the optimal battery 293
Mr. Randy Murphy
City Manager
March 21, 2025

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