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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. Set two separate public hearings to receive comments on proposed updated to Sec. 6.12.030 of District Code; and Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates and Charges (Ord. 324-Exhibit A) Page 1 of 2 Item 7. CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER MEETING DATE: MARCH 2, 2023 SUBJECT: SET TWO SEPARATE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR APRIL 6, 2023 AT 2:30 P.M. TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON (1) PROPOSED UPDATES TO SECTION 6.12.030 OF THE DISTRICT CODE, AND (2)AMENDING EXHIBITATO ORDINANCE NO. 324 TO ADDRESS PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE "SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES" SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT: THOMAS BRIGHTBILL, SENIOR ENGINEER ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES- PDS-RATES AND FEES REVIEWED BY: DANEA GEMMELL, PROVISIONAL DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES Roger S. Bailey General Manager ISSUE District Code requires that a public hearing be held prior to Board of Directors (Board) consideration of revisions to the District Code. Additionally, State Law and District Code require that a public hearing be held prior to Board approval of changes to Capacity Fees and related programs. BACKGROUND Staff initiated a review of how Capacity Fees are levied for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)where the proper permits were not obtained from Central San and the proper fees were not paid. As part of this review, a change to District Code section 6.12.030 D (Time for Payment and Penalties for Delinquent Payment) and corresponding changes to Exhibit A to Ordinance 324, "Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates, and Charges" are proposed. State law and District Code require that a public hearing be held prior to Board consideration of revisions to the District Code and the Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates, and Charges. March 2, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 64 of 313 Page 2 of 2 Legal notices will be published in the Contra Costa Times and the San Ramon Valley Times. The Notices of Public Hearing will be posted on Central San's website. ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS The Board may set the two public hearings at the recommended date/time or select a different date/time. As these public hearings are related, they should be scheduled together. FINANCIAL IMPACTS None to set the public hearings. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Finance Committee reviewed the proposed changes to the District Code and Ordinance 324 at its February 21, 2023 meeting. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION Set two separate public hearings for April 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. to receive comments on (1) proposed updates to Section 6.12.030 of the District Code, and (2) amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 324 to address changes to the Schedule of Capacity Fees, Rates, and Charges. Strategic Plan Tie-In GOAL ONE: Customer and Community Strategy 1—Deliver high-quality customer service March 2, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 65 of 313