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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ORDINANCE NO. 22-1448
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS 13.12.010 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings
A. On July 12, 2022, the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach held a
public hearing on the annual levy of and proposed increase to the Sewer
Service Charge that is used to fund maintenance, operation, servicing and
improvements to the City’s sewer collection system;
B. The 2017 Sewer Master Plan estimated that $14.4 million worth of capital
improvements to the sever system would be needed over the next ten
years. The improvements also include rehabilitation and reconstructing
pipes and manholes;
C. The levy and increase to the Sewer Service Charge is necessary and
appropriate to pay for capital improvements and reserves for the sewer
system;
D. The Sewer Service Charge is also needed to cover annual operation and
maintenance costs. Direct costs of providing the service include staff, rent,
utility, and other costs;
E. For purposes of comparing various land uses for lots and parcels, 260 gallons
per day is designated as the Equivalent Sewer Unit (ESU); and
F. The proposed Sewer Service Charge is in accordance with Article XIIID of
the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and as it is codified in the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, the Code must be updated when the
amount of the charge is changed.
Section 2. Section 13.12.010 of Chapter 13.12 of Title 13 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
13.12.010 Charges levied.
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An annual sewer service charge is levied upon each parcel of real property in the
city of Hermosa Beach for the overall operation, maintenance and servicing of
the city-owned sewer system as well as the funds deemed appropriate and
necessary to pay for capital improvements and reserves. The charge was
adopted in accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution
(Proposition 218). Beginning July 1, 2015, the amount of the charge for each
parcel shall be computed by multiplying one hundred fifteen dollars ($115.00) by
the number of equivalent sewage units ("ESUs") for the current land use of the
parcel as shown in Section 13.12.030. Beginning July 1, 2016, and each July 1st
through July 1, 2020, the sewer service charge shall be increased for inflation by
the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and
Clerical Workers in the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA Area (CPI),
including all items as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of March
1st of each year, not to exceed two (2) percent per year. Beginning July 1, 2022,
the amount of the charge for each parcel shall be computed by multiplying one
hundred thirty two dollars and ninety three cents ($132.93 ) by the number of
equivalent sewage units ("ESUs") for the current land use of the parcel as shown in
Section 13.12.030. Beginning July 1, 2023, and each July 1st through July 1, 2026,
the sewer service charge shall be increased for inflation by the annual increase
in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers in the
Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA Area (CPI), including all items as
published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as of January 1 of each year, not to
exceed five percent (5%) per year.
Section 3. Pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15061(b)(3) this activity is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act because it can be seen with certainty
there is no possibility this activity may have a significant effect on the environment.
This is an amendment to the amount of sewer service charge, the revenue from
which will fund maintenance, operation, servicing and improvements to the City’s
sever collection system
Section 4. Pursuant to California Government Code section 36937, this
ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
Section 5. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Hermosa Beach’s book of
original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of
this meeting; and cause it to be published or posted in accordance with
California law.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of July, 2022 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Massey, Mayor Pro Tem
Jackson, Mayor Detoy
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Mayor Michael Detoy
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ _______________________________
Myra Maravilla Michael Jenkins
City Clerk City Attorney
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State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Hermosa Beach )
July 27, 2022
Certification of Council Action
ORDINANCE NO. 22-1448
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS 13.12.010 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
I, Myra Maravilla, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance 22-1448 was duly
approved and adopted by the City Council of said City at its regular meeting
thereof held via hybrid on the 26th day of July, 2022 and passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Massey, Mayor Pro Tem
Jackson, and Mayor Detoy.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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Myra Maravilla, MPA, CMC
City Clerk
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