Item No. 16 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE WEST COVINA HEATLH DEPARTMENTAGENDA ITEM NO. 16
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: May 4, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES AND CHARGES
FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE WEST COVINA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.2021-34 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE WEST COVINA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND:
The COVID-19 pandemic created a regulatory compliance crisis for West Covina's local businesses, especially in
the vital food service sector. The community, restaurants, grocers and other essential food providers requested and
required information and compliance assistance that was not available from the County as they tried to meet the
needs of more than ten million residents with little capacity to address the needs of the West Covina community. In
order to fill this void, the City is initiating establishment of a City Health Department to ensure protection of public
health through this pandemic and preparing for future needs as they may occur. The City anticipates utilizing
multiple available revenue sources including grants, fees, subventions and contracts to initiate and maintain public
health services, with American Rescue Plan Act funding utilized as a one-time transition supplement.
The City of West Covina currently receives its public health services through the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Health (County Health Department). In 1936, the City of West Covina adopted Resolution No. 2,
consenting to the enforcement of all orders, quarantine regulations and rules prescribed by the State Board of
Health, of all statutes relating to public health and to vital statistics by the County of Los Angeles (County) Health
Officer within West Covina limits. In 1963, West Covina entered into its current Health Services Agreement
(Agreement) with the County. Pursuant to the Agreement, the County provides health department services,
including the enforcement of all ordinances relating to health and sanitation, inspections and related functions. The
City's Health Code, which adopts by reference the County's Public Health Code, is set forth in Article II (Health
Code) of Chapter 13 (Health and Sanitation) of the West Covina Municipal Code.
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to exist in the State of California in
response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Since the state of emergency was declared, Governor Newsom along with the
County Health Department have imposed health orders aimed at curbing the spread of the virus. While well
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the resolution and approved it as to form.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve staffs recommendation; or
2. Provide alternative direction.
Prepared by: David Carmany, City Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed fees are for services rendered no general fund impact is anticipated.
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2021-24
Attachment No. 2 - Exhibit A Table of Fees
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance City Facilities and Infrastructure
Protect Public Safety
ATTACHMENT NO.1
RESOLUTION NO.2021-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES
AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
WEST COVINA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2020, the City Council of the City of West Covina adopted
Ordinance No. 2479, adopting by reference provisions of the Los Angeles County Code relating
to public health in connection with the establishment of a West Covina Health Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2479, fees and charges relating to public health
services will be established by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Covina adopted Ordinance No. 1939 on
August 16, 1994, codified at Article IX (Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison
System) of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the West Covina Municipal Code, establishing the City's
policy as to the recovery of costs for providing City services and establishing a mechanism for
ensuring that the fees adopted by the City do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost of providing
the services for which the fees are charged; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution and the laws of the
State of California, the City is authorized to adopt and implement rates, fees, and charges for
municipal services; provided, however, that such rates, fees, and/or charges do not exceed the
estimated reasonable cost of providing such services; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 66016 requires notice to be given and
data be made available at specified times prior to the adoption of new rates, fees, and charges, or
prior to adoption of increases in existing rates, fees, and charges; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 66018 requires notice to be published
in accordance with California Government Code section 6062a and data be made available
conceming rates, fees, and charges prior to conducting a public hearing with respect to the adoption
of new rates, fees, and charges, or the adoption of increases in rates, fees, and charges for which
no other procedure is provided by law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code sections 66016 and 66018, the City
Council has held at least one public hearing, as part of a regularly scheduled meeting, at which
oral and written presentations could be made with respect to the rates, fees and charges
contemplated by this resolution; and
WHEREAS, City staff has developed a proposed fee schedule for services provided by
the West Covina Health Department based on the fee schedule adopted by Los Angeles County,
which has historically provided public health services to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to implement the proposed new rates, fees, and
charges, for various services provided by the West Covina Health Department as set forth herein;
and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE HEREBY AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the above
recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. REASONABLE COST FINDING. The City Council hereby finds and
determines that based upon the data, information, analysis, and oral and written documentation
presented to the City Council concerning the rates, fees, and charges described in Exhibit A,"
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, do not exceed the established reasonable
cost of providing the service for which the rates, fees, or charges are levied.
SECTION 3. FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTION. The rates, fees, and charges set forth in
Exhibit "A" are hereby adopted and approved as the rates, fees, and charges for the services
identified for each such rate, fee, and/or charge. Such rates, fees, and charges shall be collected by
the City's Finance Department when services are provided by the City or its designated
contractors.
SECTION 4. SEPARATE FEE FOR EACH PURPOSE. All fees set by this resolution
are for each identified process. Where fees are indicated on a per unit of measurement basis, the
fee is for each identified unit or portion thereof within the indicated ranges of such units.
SECTION 5. ADDITIONAL FEES. Additional fees shall be required for each additional
process or service that is requested or required, including when the requestor's delay increases
costs, or if the original fee charged was too low in error.
SECTION 6. REFUNDS. Unless otherwise provided in the West Covina Municipal Code
or state law, in the event the person requesting the service withdraws his/her/its application or
otherwise terminates the request for service before completion of the provision of the service, or
if an error is made in calculating the fee, the City shall determine if any refund is owing, based on
whether all costs reasonably borne have been incurred or committed, as well as the cost of
refunding the fee. An amount not spent or committed shall be refunded, minus the administrative
cost of processing the refund. Any extra amount charged in error shall be refunded without
deduction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, refund amounts of twenty dollars ($20.00) or less shall
be refunded only upon written request of the fee payor.
SECTION 7. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF FEES. The fees, rates, and charges set
forth in the Public Health Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A" may be adjusted on July 1
of each year by an escalation factor equal to changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers for the Los Angeles area ("CPI-U'), published by the U.S. Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shall be calculated each May based on changes in the CPI-U
from the previous May. Such annual adjustment may be approved by the City Manager and shall
be incorporated into the Public Health Fee Schedule. In no event shall an increase in any rate, fee,
or charge exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service for which such rate, fee, or charge is
identified.
SECTION &INTERPRETATION OFRESOLUTION. Administrative interpretations
of this resolution, including but not limited to provisions for waiver and appeal, shall be determined
by the City Manager as set forth in West Covina Municipal Code section 2-407.
SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. All fees, rates, and charges adopted by this resolution
shall take effect on July 1, 2021.
SECTION 10. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution and shall enter the same in the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 2021.
Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk
I, LISA SBERRICK, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2021-34 was duly adopted by the City Council of
the City of West Covina, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of May, 2021,
by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
Exhibit A
CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
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FEE TITLE FEE AMOUNT
COMMUNITY FOOD OPERATIONS
COMMUNITY FOOD PRODUCER
$129.00
$129.00
COMMUNITY FOOD PRODUCER AND GLEANER
$129.00
SPECIAL FOOD OPERATIONS
$118.00
CFO CLASS B
$292.00
CFO CLASS A ONLY COMPLAINT INSPECTION FEE
$212.00
LMTED SVC CHARITABLE FEED OPER (LSCFO)
$118.00
MOBILE FOOD
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY CART -LOW RISK
$393.00
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY CART - HIGH RISK
$772.00
OBILE FOOD FACILITY - TRUCK LOW RISK
$692.00
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY -TRUCK HIGH RISK
$905.00
ODD VEHICLE INDEPENDENT DELIVERY
$127.00
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY (OII)
$421.00
FOOD DEMONSTRATOR
$436.00
FOOD VEHICLE COMMISSARY - STORAGE FACILITY
$382.00
FOOD VEHICLE COMMISSARY CLNG/STRGE FACILITY
$421.00
FOOD VEHICLE COMMISSARY (0-10)
$573.00
FOOD VEHICLE COMMISSARY (11 + )
$652.00
MOTION PICTURE CATERING OPERATIONS
$1,160.00
FOOD VEHICLE BILLABLE RE -INSPECTION
$145.00
TEMPORARYFOOD
CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET (1-20) VENDORS
$215.00
CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET (21 + ) VENDORS
$323.00
SWAP MEET PREPACKAGED FOOD STAND
$182.00
TFF DEMONSTRATOR
$59.00 / unit
TFF PREPACKAGED
$82.00 / unit
F PREPACKAGED W/ SAMPLING
$116.00 / unit
TFF PREPARATION
$184.00 / unit
TFB SINGLE LOC ANNUAL PREPARATION
$507.00 / unit
TFB SINGLE LOC ANNUAL PREPACKAGEDAGED SMPLNG
$209.00 / unit
TFB SINGLE LOC ANNUAL PREPACKAGE
$164.00 / Unit
COMMUNITY EVENT ORGANIZER
$358.00 / unit
EXPD PROCESSOR FEE - APPL RECD < 14
$90.00
PERSONAL HAWKER
$224.00
FOOD SALVAGER
$2,090.00
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FEE TITLE
VENDING MACHINES
VENDING MACHINE 1-3
VENDING MACHINE EACH ADDITIONAL MACHINE
SOFT SERVE MACHINE
SOFT SERVE HIGH COUNT RE -SAMPLING
MM FOOD MKT RETAIL (25-1,999 SF) LOW RISK
FEE AMOUNT
$71.00
$26.00 / unit
$325.00
$447.00 / unit
$289.00
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W�5�VVA CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE
CONSUMERFOOD
CATERER (0-999 SQ. FT.)
CATERER (1,000-1,999 SQ. FT.)
CATERER (2,000 +SQ. FT.)
CATERER (011)
HOST FACILITY WITH CATERING OPER
CATERING OPER WITH HOST FACILITY
FOOD MKT RETAIL (1-1,999 SF) LOW RISK
FOOD MKT RETAIL (1-1,999 SF) MODERATE RISK
FOOD MKT RETAIL (1-1,999 SF) HIGH RISK
FOOD MKT RETAIL (2,000+ SF) LOW RISK
FOOD MKT RETAIL (2,000+ SF) MODERATE RISK
FOOD MKT RETAIL (2,000+ SF) HIGH RISK
RESTAURANT (030) SEATS LOW RISK
RESTAURANT (0-30) SEATS MODERATE RISK
RESTAURANT (030) SEATS HIGH RISK
RESTAURANT (31-60) SEATS LOW RISK
RESTAURANT (31-60) SEATS MODERATE RISK
RESTAURANT (31-60) SEATS HIGH RISK
RESTAURANT (61-150) SEATS LOW RISK
RESTAURANT (61-150) SEATS MODERATE RISK
RESTAURANT (61-150) SEATS HIGH RISK
RESTAURANT (151 + ) SEATS LOW RISK
RESTAURANT (151 +) SEATS MODERATE RISK
RESTAURANT (151 + ) SEATS HIGH RISK
FOOD WAREHOUSE (1-4,999) SQ. FT.
FOOD WAREHOUSE (5,000 +) SQ. FT.
SENIOR FEEDING SITE
PRIVATE SCHOOL CAFETERIA
PUBLIC SCHOOL CAFETERIA
PUBLIC SCHOOL FOOD WAREHOUSE
SKC TENANT RETAIL FOOD OPERATOR (ANN
SKC TENANT RETAIL FOOD OPERATOR (QUARTERLY)
AFTER SCHOOL MEALS PROG
RESTAURANT LOW RISK (011)
RESTAURANT MOD RISK (011)
RESTAURANT HIGH RISK (011)
FOOD MKT RETAIL LOW RISK (011) w
FOOD MKT RETAIL MOD RISK (011)
FOOD MKT RETAIL HIGH RISK (011)
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (0-1999 SF) LOW RISK
LIC HTH CARE FOOD - m_loon - Mnn RIRK
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (0-1999 SF) HIGH RISK
FEE AMOUNT
$2,179.00
$2,379.00
$3,018.00
$440.00
$358.00
$184.00
$289.00
$723.00
$1,153.00
$388.00
$827.00
$1,341.00
$319.00
$719.00
$1,206.00
$344.00
$762.00
$1,309.00
$370.00
$838.00
$1,375.00
$400.00
$932.00
$1,438.00
$405.00
$445.00
$361.00
$547.00
$197.00 / unit
$130.00
$150.00
$55.00
$116.00
$330.00
$391.00
$440.00
$288.00
$359.00
$383.00
$385.00
$757.00
$1,195.00
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CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE FEE AMOUNT
CONSUMERFOOD
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (2000-3999 SF) LOW RISK
$392.00
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (2000-3999 SF) MOD RISK
$767.00
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (2000-3999 SF)HIGH RISK
$1,242.00
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (4000-9999 SF) LOW RISK
$417.00
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (4000-9999 SF) MOD RISK
$822.00
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (4000-9999 SF)HIGH RISK
$1,313.00
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (10,000+ SF) LOW RISK
$437.00
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (10,000+ SF) MOD RISK
$917.00
LIC HTH CARE FOOD FAC (10,000+SF) HIGH RISK
$1,489.00
BILLABLE RE -INSPECTION FOOD FACILITY
$145.00
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CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TILE FEE AMOUNT
PLAN CHECK - FOOD
PC - RESTAURANT (0 - 500 SF)
$1,044.00
PC - RESTAURANT (501-1,999 SF)
$1,530.00
PC - RESTAURANT (2,000-3,999 SF)
$1,865.00
PC - RESTAURANT (4,000 - 9,999 SF)
$2,276.00
PC - RESTAURANT (10,000 SF OR MORE)
$2,723.00
PC - FOOD MARKET RETAIL (25-50 SF)
$858.00
PC - FOOD MARKET RETAIL (51-1,999 SF)
$1,119.00
PC - FOOD MARKET RETAIL (2,000 - 5,999 SF)
$1,232.00
PC - FOOD MARKET RETAIL (6,000 - 19,999 SF)
$1,567.00
PC - FOOD MARKET RETAIL (20,000 SF OR MORE)
$1,903.00
PC - FOOD WAREHOUSE (0 - 500
$858.00
PC - FOOD WAREHOUSE (501-4,999 SF)
$1,007.00
PC - FOOD WAREHOUSE (5,000-9,999 SF
$1,157.00
PC - FOOD WAREHOUSE (10,000 SF OR MORE)
$1,268.00
PC - SHARED KITCHEN COMPLEX (1 - 9,999 SF)
$3,102.00
PC - SHARED KITCHEN COMPLEX (10,000 SF+)
$3,731.00
PC - APP REVIEW SHARED KITCHEN TENANT RETAIL
$180.00
PC - APP REVIEW SHARED KITCHEN TENANT WHLSALE
$180.00
PC - FOOD PROCESSOR (1 -1999 SF)
$1,754.00
PC - FOOD PROCESSOR (2,000-5,999 SF)
$2,164.00
PC - FOOD PROCESSOR (6,000 SF OR MORE)
$2,586.00
PC - LIC HTH CARE FOOD FACILITY (0-499 SF)
$1,033.00
PC - LIC HTH CARE FOOD FACILITY (500-1999 SF)
$1,512.00
PC - LIC HTH CARE FOOD FACILITY(2000-3999 SF)
$1,844.00
PC - LIC HTH CARE FOOD FACILITY(4000-999 SF)
$2,250.00
PC - LIC HTH CARE FOOD FACILITY (10,000+SF)
$2,692.00
PC - FOOD MARKET WHOLESALE
$1,500.00
PC - FOOD MARKET WHOLESALE COMPLEX
$2,314.00
PC - COMMISSARY
$796.00
PC - FOOD VEHICLE
$746.00
PC - FOOD SALVAG
$534.00
PC - VEHICLE CLEANING/STORAGE
$201.00
PC - REMODEL (300 SF OR LESS)
$315.00
PC - VEHICLE STORAGE
$201.00
PC - EXPEDITED - RESTAURANT (0-500 SF)
$1,566.00
PC - EXPEDITED - RESTAURANT (501-1999 SF)
$2,295.00
PC - EXPEDITED - RESTAURANT (2,000-3,999 SF)
$2,798.00
PC - EXPEDITED - RESTAURANT(4,000-9,999 SF)
$3,414.00
PC - EXPEDITED - RESTAURANT (10,000+SF)
$4,085.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD MKT RETAIL(25-50 SF)
$1,287.00
PC _ FYPPnITFn _ FOOD MKT RETAIL (51-1999 SF)
$1,679.00
PC - EXPEDITED -FOOD MKT RETAIL(2000-5999 SF)
$1,848.00
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CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE FEE AMOUNT
PLAN CHECK - FOOD
PC - EXPEDITED -FOOD MKT RETAIL(6000-19999SF)
$2,351.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD MKT RETAIL (20,000+ SF)
$2,855.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD WHSE (0-500 SF)
$1,287.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD WHSE (501-4,999 SF)
$1,511.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD WHSE (5,000-9,999 SF)
$1,736.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD WHSE (10,000 + SF)
$1,902.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD PROCESSOR (0-1,999 SF)
$2,631.00
PC - EXPEDITED- FOOD PROCESSOR (2000-5999 SF)
$3,246.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD PROCESSOR (6,000+ SF)
$3,879.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD MARKET WHOLESALE
$2,250.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD MARKET COMPLEX/WHSLE
$3,471.00
PC - EXPEDITED - COMMISSARY
$1,194.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD VEHICLE
$1,119.00
PC - EXPEDITED - FOOD SALVAGER
$801.00
PC - EXPEDITED - VEHICLE CLEANING/STORAGE
$302.00
PC - EXPEDITED - VEHICLE STORAGE
$302.00
PC - EXPEDITED - REMODEL (< 300 SF)
$473.00
FOOD WHOLESALE
FOOD MARKET WHOLESALE
$984.00
WHOLESALE FOOD COMPLEX
$1,438.00
FOOD PROCESSING WHOLESALE (1-1,999 SQ. FT.)
$2,300.00
FOOD PROCESSING WHOLESALE (2,000-5,999 SF)
$2,707.00
FOOD PROCESSING WHOLESALE (6,000+SQ. FT.)
$3,018.00
FOOD PROCESSING LOW RISK
$1,098.00
SHARED KITCHEN COMPLEX (<9,999 SQ.F.)
$2,252.00
SHARED KITCHEN COMPLEX (10,000 SQ.F. OR MORE)
$2,775.00
SKC TENANT WHOLESALE FOOD PROCESSOR (ANNUAL)
$222.00
SKC TENANT WHOLESALE FOOD PROCESSOR (QTRL
$110.00
FOOD PROCESSING WHOLESALE CHARGEABLE RE-INSP
$200.00
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CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE FEE AMOUNT
HOUSING
PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOL
$746.00
CONDO (5-10) UNITS
$127.00
CONDO (11-20) UNITS
$138.00
CONDO (21-50) UNITS
$153.00
CONDO (51-100) UNITS
$223.00
CONDO (101 + ) UNITS
$327.00
HOTEL (6-10) ROOMS
$498.00
HOTEL (11-20) ROOMS
$498.00
HOTEL (21-50) ROOMS
$610.00
HOTEL (51-100) ROOMS
$635.00
HOTEL (101 +) ROOMS
$746.00
SRO/RESIDENTIAL HOTEL (6-10) ROOMS
$498.00
SRO/RESIDENTIAL HOTEL (11-20) ROOMS
$498.00
SRO/RESIDENTIAL HOTEL (21-50) ROOMS
$610.00
IFSRO/RESIDENTIAL HOTEL (51-100) ROOMS
$635.00
SRO/RESIDENTIAL HOTEL (101 +) ROOMS
$746.00
CHILDREN'S CAMP �
$772.00
BOARDING HOME (7-15) PERSONS
$584.00
BOARDING HOME (16-50) PERSONS
$708.00
BOARDING HOME (51 +) PERSONS
$783.00
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING (5-10) UNITS
$344.00
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING (11-20) UNITS
$355.00
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING (2150) UNITS
$423.00
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING (51-100) UNITS
$453.00
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING (101 +) UNITS
$480.00
BODY ART
BODY ART FACILITY 1-3 PRACTITIONERS
$423.00
BODY ART FACILITY 4+ PRACTITIONERS
$440.00
BODY ART PRACTITIONER - BODY ART REGISTRATION
$54.00
BODY ART FACILITY - BODY ART TEMPORARY EVENT
$1,640.00
TEMPORARY BODY ART FACILITY
$150.00 / unit
ONTROLTRAINING
$499.00
BILLABLE RE -INSPECTION BODY ART FACILITY
$162.00
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ACITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE FEE AMOUNT
GARMENT MANUFACTURING
GARMENT MANUFACTURER (1-1,000) SQ. FT.
$597.00
GARMENT MANUFACTURER (1,0014,999) SQ. FT.
$672.00
GARMENT MANUFACTURER (5,000-9,999) SQ. FT.
$697.00
GARMENT MANUFACTURER (10,000-19,999) SQ. FT.
$721.00
GARMENT MANUFACTURER (20,000 + ) SQ.FT.
$796.00
GARMENT MANUFACTURING COMPLEX
$772.00
CONSULT - GARMENT - PHL WAIVER LETTER REQUEST
$286.00
PLAN CHECK - BODY ART
PC - BODY ART FACILITY - PERMANENT OR MOBILE
$990.00
PC - BODY ART FACILITY - PERMANENT COSMETICS
$343.00
PC - BODY ART FACILITY - REMODEL
$343.00
PC-BODYART FAr_TnTrnnlur. PIERCING & BRANDING
$568.00
RECREATIONAL HEALTH
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL LOW RISK 1
$274.00
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL LOW RISK ADDITIONAL
$162.00
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL MODERATE RISK 1
$672.00
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL MODERATE RISK ADDL
$348.00
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL HIGH RISK 1
$1,007.00
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL HIGH RISK ADDITIONAL
$522.00
SWIMMING POOL TECHNICIAN
$75.00
TICE TECHNICIAN
$75.00
SWIMMING POOL TECHNICIAN/APPRENTICE EXAM
$212.00
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ACITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE FEE AMOUNT
PLAN CHECK - SWIMMING POOLS
PC - POOL - MINOR RENO ADDITIONAL POOL/SPA
$245.00
PC - POOL - MINOR RENOVATION SINGLE ITEM
$354.00
PC - POOL - MINOR RENOVATION TWO ITEMS
$544.00
PC - POOL - MINOR RENOVATTION 3 OR MORE ITEMS
$680.00
PC - POOL - MAJOR RENO < 3,000SQ & 40FT WID�
$1,021.00
PC - POOL- MAJOR RENO ADD<3,000SQ & 40FT WIDE
$721.00
PC - POOL- MAJOR RENO LGE>3,000SQ & 40FT WIDE
$1,306.00
PC -POOL-MAJOR RENO LGE ADD>3,000SQ & 40FT W
$980.00
PC - POOL - NEW LRG >3,000SQ & 40FT WIDE
$2,613.00
PC - POOL - NEW LRG ADD >3,000SQ & 40FT WIDE
$1,796.00
PC - POOL - NEW <3,000SQ & 40FT WIDE
$1,796.00
PC - POOL - NEW ADDITNL <3,000SQ & 40FT WIDE
$1,157.00
ADDITIONAL PLAN CORRECTION REVIEW
$163.00
SUPPLEMENTAL FIELD INSPECTION VERIFICATION
$191.00
FIELD CONSULTATION (UP TO 1 HOUR)
$163.00
FIELD CONSULTATION (UP TO 2 HOURS)
$327.00
PC - POOL - RESURFACE
$721.00
PC - POOL - RESURFACE ADDITIONAL POOL/SPA
$408.00
PC -POOL -MINOR RENO ADDTNL POOL/SPA-EXPEDITED
$368.00
PC -POOL -MINOR RENO SINGLE ITEM -EXPEDITED
$531.00
PC -POOL -MINOR RENO TWO ITEMS -EXPEDITED
$816.00
PC -POOL -MINOR RENO 3 OR MORE ITEMS -EXPEDITED
$1,020.00
PC-POOL-MAJ RENO<3,000SQ&40FT W-EXPEDITED
$1,532.00
PC-POOL-MAJ RENO ADD<3,000SQ&40FT W-EXPEDITED
$1,082.00
PC-POOL-MAJ RENO LGE>3,000SQ&40FT W-EXPEDITED
$1,959.00
PC-POOL-MAJ RENO LGE ADD>3,000SQ&40FT W-EXPED
$1,470.00
PC -POOL -NEW LRG>3,000SQ&40FT W-EXPEDITED
$3,920.00
PC -POOL -NEW LRG ADDL>3,000SQ&40FT W-EXPEDITED
$2,694.00
PC-POOL-NEW<3,000SQ & 40FT WIDE-EXPEDIT
$2,694.00
PC -POOL -NEW ADDL<3,000SQ&40FT WIDE -EXPEDITED
$1,736.00
PC - POOL - RESURFACE - EXPEDITE
$1,082.00
PC - POOL -RESURFACE ADDTL POOL/SPA-EXPEDITED
$612.00
LAND USE
-IMEWAGE PUMPER TRUCK
$209.00
SEEPAGE/SEWAGE PUMPING VEHICLE OPERATOR
$124.00
CONVENTIONAL ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYS
$5.00
NON-CONVEN ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYS
$43.00
TOILET RENTAL AGENCY
$547.00
FIELD EVAL - HLTH OFFICER VA -FHA REQUIREMENT
$365.00
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CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE
PLAN CHECK - LAND USE
FEE AMOUNT
PC-OWTS NEW OR REPLACEMENT
$1,528.00
PC-NOWTS NEW OR REPLACEMENT
$1,986.00
PC-OWTS/NOWTS MOD OR REPAIR NO PRIOR APPRVAL
$522.00
PC-OWTS/NOWTS MOD OR REPAIR W/ PRIOR APPRVAL
$447.00
PC -POST COASTAL COMMISSION APPROV
$451.00
PC -PRE -COASTAL COMM. APPROVAL (OWTS)
$1,528.00
PC -PRE -COASTAL COMM. APPROVAL(NOWTS)
$1,936.00
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CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE FEE AMOUNT
SOLID WASTE
TRANS/PROC OP -CONTAMINATED SOIL (76)
$1,293.00
TRANS/PROC OP - LIMT VO
$1,243.00
TRANS/OP - SEALED CONTAINER (73)
$995.00
TRANS/PROC FAC - SM VOL (53) w
$0.41 / ton
TRANS/PROC FAC - MED VOL (53)
$0.41 I ton
TRANS/PROC FAC - LRG VOL (53)
$0.41 / ton
TRANS/PROC FAC - DIR TNSFR (53)
$0.41 / ton
NONHAZ PETRO CONTAMINATED SOIL FAC/OP (76)
$0.41 / ton
CHIPGRIND ACTVY/OP (93)
$1,592.00
CHIPGRIND ACTVY/FAC(93)
$0.41 /ton
SM VOL CD WOOD DEBRIS CHIPGRIND OP (213)
$1,144.00
SM VOL CDI DEBRIS PROC OP (213)
$1,493.00
MED VOL CD WOOD DEBRIS CHIPGRIND FAC (213)
$0.41 / ton
MED VOL CDI DEBRIS FROG FAC Monthly (213)
$0.41 / ton
LGE VOL CD WOOD DEBRIS CHIPGRIND FAC (213)
$0.41 / ton
INERT DEBRIS TYPE A PROC OP (213)
$1,493.00
INERT DEBRIS FROG FAC A/B (213)
$0.41 / ton
LGE VOL CDI nEBRIS PROC FA
$0.41 / ton
EMERGENCY CD/I DEBRIS OP (213)
$0.41 / ton
$0.41 / ton
INERT DEBRIS ENG FILL OP (215)
$2,139.00
INERT DEBRIS TYPE A DISPOSAL FAC (215/188)
$0.41 / ton
INERT WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (52/188)
$0.41 / ton
SOLID WASTE LANDFILL (AIC) (52/188)
$0.41 / ton
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL (188)
$0.41 / ton
SOLID WASTE CLOSED LANDFILL SITES
$0.41 / ton
ACW DISPOSAL SITE (52A)
$0.41 / ton
SUNSHINE CYN LANDFILL SURV/INS (52)
$0.41 / ton
CONTAMINATED SOIL DISPOSAL FAC (52)
$0.41 / ton
INDUSTRIAL WASTE CODISPOSAL FAC (52/188)
$0.41 / ton
NONHAZ ASH DISPOSAL/MONOFILL (626/188)
$0.41 /ton
COMPOSTING OP. (BIOSOLIDS POTW) (93)
$2,686.00
COMPOSTING FAC (AG) (93)
$0.41 / ton
COMPOSTING FAC (GREEN) (52)
$0.41 / ton
COMPOSTING FAC (MIXED) (52)
$0.41 / ton
COMPOSTING FAC (OTHER) (93)
$0.41 / ton
COMPOSTING OP (GREEN) (93)
$2,885.00
W PERMIT
$1,149.00
SW PERMIT APP FEE-REVISE/MOD EXISTING PERMIT
$1,149.00
SWF- WASTE COLLECTOR YARD FEE
$454.00
SWF - WASTE COLLECTOR PER VEHICLE FEE
$43.00
FERTILIZER MANUFACTURER
$1,791.00
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CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE
WATER QUALITY
RFS - WATER SAMPLING - COMMERCIAL USDA
SWS - PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
SWS - PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM ADMIN COMPL REVIEW
SWS - PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM CITATIO�
SWS - STATE/LOCAL WATER SYSTEM NOV
SWS- STATE/LOCAL WATER SYSTEM COMPL REVIEW
SWS -STATE/LOCAL WATER SYSTEM CITATION
WATER SYSTEMS
= COMMUNITY WATER SYS (15-24) CONN
COMMUNITY WATER SYS (25-99) CONN
COMMUNITY WATER SYS (100-199) CONN
STATE SMALL WATER SYSTEM (5-14) CONN
NON -COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM TRANSIENT
NON -COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM NON -TRANSIENT
CROSS CONNECTION
BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (EACH)
LISTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TESTER
BIANNUAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TESTER FEE
INSPECTION - RECYCLED WATER NEW CROSS-CONN
LAUNDRY/WIPE RAG/THEATER/PET FOOD
LAUNDRY SELF-SERVICE DSE (<4,000) SQ. FT.
LAUNDRY SELF-SERVICE DSE (4,000>) SQ. FT.
COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY (<4,000) SQ. FT.
COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY (4,000 >) SQ. FT.
WIPING RAG
THEATER/DRIVE-IN
ANIMAL FOOD MARKET (PET FOOD)
FEE AMOUNT
$821.00
$299.00
$373.00
$746.00
$299.00
$373.00
$597.00
$1,268.00
$1,418.00
$1,567.00
$971.00
$971.00
$971.00
$37.00
$276.00
$340.00
$299.00
$186.00
$254.00
$299.00
$772.00
$821.00
$269.00
$201.00
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intended, the health orders at times have had no data or scientific evidence to support the mandated orders. In
addition, the pandemic has impacted communities differently throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County
is one of the largest counties in the nation at 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population in the nation, with
nearly 10 million residents, who account for 27% of California's population. The combination of the County's vast
geographic area with the significant population size make it difficult to address the specific needs of communities
that are impacted differently by the pandemic with one -size -fits -all policies. Each community and region within the
County have had drastically different case rates and hospitalization numbers. West Covina has had relatively low
infection rates compared to the Countywide rates even during the times the pandemic was surging in the County.
On December 1, 2020, in response to complaints from residents and the business community and a desire to provide
a more appropriate response to the pandemic based on West Covina's data, the West Covina City Council directed
staff to explore methods to improve local public health — including alternatives to the County Health Department.
On December 9, 2020, the City engaged Valley Physicians Medical Group, through Dr. P. Basil Vassantachart,
MD, to provide consulting services relating to evaluating options for establishing a local health department.
On February 23, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-15 and Urgency Ordinance No. 2476,
terminating the Los Angeles County Health Officer services identified in Health and Safety Code section 10 13 75.
Staff submitted certified copies to the County by the March 1, 2021 deadline (Attachment No. 3). The termination
will be effective July 1, 2021.
To terminate the County's services, the City is required to provide notice of termination of the Health Services
Agreement at least 30 days prior to the end of the fiscal year, or by May 31, 2021.
The City received a letter dated February 23, 2021 from the County Health Department stating the County Health
Department will continue to serve West Covina in its current capacity (Attachment No. 4). The City intends for
services paid for by local property taxes continue to benefit the community.
On March 16, 2021, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2478 and Ordinance No. 2479, and set the date for
the public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 2479 for April 6, 2021. On April 6, 2021, the City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 2478 and Ordinance No. 2479.
DISCUSSION:
Ordinance No. 2479 adopted by reference provisions of the Los Angeles County Code relating to health. However,
the ordinance included minor amendments to the County's Code relating to penalties and fees, which cannot be
adopted by reference. Pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 2479, which will be codified in Article II of
Chapter 13 of the West Covina Municipal Code, fees and charges for public health services will be established by
resolution of the City Council. Accordingly, the City Council needs to adopt a resolution establishing a written
schedule of fees for services provided by the West Covina Health Department.
The proposed fee schedule (Exhibit A) reflects all fees that the Health Department could provide services for, and
mirrors LA County's fee schedule. Since LA County has provided services to City residents at the rates set forth in
its fee schedule, staff determined that it would be reasonable for the City to adopt and charge the same rates, since
the same services will be provided by the City.
All proposed fees are set at rates which ensure the fees charged by the City (a) provide for reasonable cost recovery
in providing services, (b) do not exceed the cost of providing the service, and (c) are charged to the specific
individuals or groups benefiting from the service. The proposed fees will ensure both cost recovery and appropriate
staffing levels so that reviews and inspections are completed in a timely manner.
The fee schedule will be reviewed periodically to determine if there should be increases or decreases based on the
cost of providing services. The proposed resolution authorizes an annual adjustment to the fees in an amount equal
to the change in the Consumer Price Index for Los Angeles County. The annual adjustment may be approved by the
City Manager. The new fees will be effective on July 1, 2021. Exhibit A is a complete list of the fees staff is
recommending.
& CITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE
PLAN CHECK - WATER
PC - WELL - WELL SITE PLAN REVIEW
PC- WEL ONSTRUCTION(PROD/CATH/IRRIG)
PC - WELL DESTR/RENOVATION (PROD, CATH)
PC - WELL - WELL APPLICATION CANCELLATION
PC-WELL-CONT/DEST 1-10 WELLS (MONITOR & GEO)
PC-WELL-CONT/DEST 11-24 WELLS (MONITOR & GEO)
PC- WELL-CONT/DEST 25+ WELLS (MONITOR & GEO)
PC - SWS - WATER TREAT SYSTEM EVAL INVEST
SWS - NCWS WATER SUPPLY PERMIT REVIEW
PC - WATER SUPPLY YIELD EVAL COMMERIAL
WATER SUPPLY YIELD TEST
SWS - CWS - WATER SUPPLY PERMIT REVIEW
SOIL BORINGS/CPT 1-4 BORINGS
SOIL BORINGS/CPT 5+BORINGS i
MASSAGE PARLORS
INSPECTION - MISCELLANEOUS - MASSAGE PARLOR
VECTOR CONTROL
INVESTIGATION - VECTOR - ENTOMOLOGY
ANIMAL KEEPER CATEGORY
ANIMAL KEEPER CATEGORY II
ANIMAL KEEPER CATEGORY III
FEE AMOUNT
$584.00 / unit
$970.00 / unit
$1,268.00 /unit
$75.00 / unit
$735.00
$825.00
$1,666.00
$519.00 / unit
$1,194.00 /unit
$1,038.00 /unit
$971.00 / unit
$1,493.00 /unit
$126.00
$406.00
$201.00
$41.00
$522.00
$646.00
$708.00
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ACITY OF WEST COVINA PUBLIC HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
FEE TITLE
PLAN CHECK - CROSS CONNECTION
PC - CC - RECYCLED WATER NEW SUBMTL INDOOR
SHUT DOWN TEST FOR ALTERNATE WATER SYSTEMS
PC - CC - RECYCLED WATER EXISTING SITE INDOOR
PC - CC -RECYCLED WATER EXISTING SITE OUTDOOR
C - RECYCLED WATER NEW SUBMTL OUTDOOR
PC -CC -RECYCLED WATER EXIST SITE IN 8 OUT DOOR
' PC- CC- RECYCLED WATER NEW SITE IN 8 OUT DOOR
PC - RAINWATER FOR RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR
PC - RAINWATER FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR
PC - RAINWATER FOR RESIDENTIAL INDOOR
PC - RAINWATER FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL INDOOR
PC - UNTREATED GRAYWATER
PC - GRAYWATER RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION
PC - GRAYWATER NON-RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION
PC - GRAYWATER RESIDENTIAL INDOOR
PC - GRAYWATER NON-RESIDENTIAL INDOOR
PC - STORMWATER NON-RESIDENTIAL INDOOR
PC - STORMWATER NON-RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR
PLAN CHECK - RADIOLOGY
PC - RADIOLOGICAL - MEDIUM ENERGY X-RAY
PC - RADIOLOGICAL - LOW ENERGY X-RAY
PC - RADIOLOGICAL - HIGH ENERGY SOURCE X-RAY
OTHER BILLABLE SERVICES
FEE AMOUNT
$1,791.00
$2,368.00
$2,776.00
$2,776.00
$1,791.00
$2,776.00
$1,791.00
$2,041.00
$2,449.00
$2,205.00
$2,613.00
$1,878.00
$1,960.00
$2,205.00
$2,123.00
$2,205.00
ja73.00
$3,520.00
pm
$622.00
$1,776.00
CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST CHARGE
$196.00 / hr
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III/IV CHARGE
-$167.00 / hr
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II CHARGE
$148.00 / hr
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN CHARGE
$99.00 / hr
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CLERICAL STAFF CHARGE
$87.00 /hr
EPIDEMIOLOGIST CHAR G
$189.00 / hr
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST CHARGE
$180.00 / hr
SENIOR RADIATION PROTECTION SPECIALIST CHARGE
-$178.00 / hr
COMMUNITY WORKER
$90.00 / hr
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