HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. Set a Public Hearing for June 6, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. to Receive Public Comments on and Consider Adoption of an Uncodified Ordinance to Amend the Schedule of Capacity FeesPage 1 of 2 Item 7. DCENTRALSAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER MEETING DATE: MAY 2, 2024 SUBJECT: SETA PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 6, 2024AT2:30 P.M. TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SCHEDULE OF CAPACITY FEES SUBMITTED BY: GEOFF MICHALCZYK, MANAGEMENT ANALYST THOMAS BRIGHTBILL, SENIOR ENGINEER INITIATING DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES- PDS-RATES AND FEES REVIEWED BY: DANEA GEMMELL, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER GREG NORBY, DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - OPERATIONS Roger S. Bailey General Manager ISSUE State Law and District Code require that a public hearing be held prior to considering changes to Capacity Fees. BACKGROUND Staff has completed its review of Central San's Capacity Fees and has concluded that it would be appropriate to revise these fees. The recommended changes reflect changes to the value of Central San's assets and the number of customers. ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS The Board of Directors (Board) may decline to establish the recommended public hearing date or may elect to choose a different date; however, a public hearing must be held if Capacity Fees are to be revised. Holding the public hearing on June 6, 2024 allows the revised fees to take effect on July 1, 2024. May 2, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 27 of 55 Page 2 of 2 FINANCIAL IMPACTS None by this action. COMMUNITY OUTREACH An outreach program to inform and solicit input from interested customers and stakeholders, including the Building I ndustry Association of the Bay Area, will be conducted by staff before the public hearing on June 6, 2024. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Finance Committee reviewed staff's proposals for revising Capacity Fees at its April 16, 2024 meeting and recommended setting and holding the public hearing. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION Set June 6, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to receive comments on and consider adoption of an uncodified ordinance to amend the Schedule of Capacity Fees. Strategic Plan Tie -In GOAL ONE: Customer and Community Strategy 2 - Promote initiatives to advance affordable and equitable access to services May 2, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 28 of 55