City Council

8A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-175, APPROVING THE COST OF SERVICES STUDY, ADOPTING THE COST RECOVERY FOR BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES POLICY, APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED FEE SCHEDULE, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NOS. 23-25, 89-54, 95-01, 11-66, AND 16-23, AND ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS THAT MAY CONFLICT THEREWITH, AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Public Hearing to consider adopting a comprehensive Cost Recovery Policy for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department. The policy establishes consistent principles and guidelines for determining user fees and cost recovery targets for programs, services, and facility rentals. The City Council will also consider amendments to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule to align with the findings of the Comprehensive Cost of Services and Fee Study prepared by the Matrix Consulting Group. This Public Hearing is conducted pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66018, which require local agencies to hold a public hearing prior to adopting new fees or increasing existing fees, and to make available supporting data at least 10 days in advance of the hearing. The proposed adjustments pertain solely to recreation facility fees, which are voluntary charges incurred only when an individual or organization elects to use the City’s recreation facilities. These fees are not mandatory taxes or assessments, but rather per-use fees to cover a portion of the operating and maintenance costs of each facility. Staff and the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation 1. Conduct the public hearing pursuant to California Government Code section 66018. 2. After conducting the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 25-175, which will: a. Determine that the actions are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273 (14 CCR § 15273). November 18, 2025 b. Approve the 2025 Cost of Services (User Fee) Study prepared by the Matrix Consulting Group. c. Adopt Policy No. 201-15 - Cost Recovery for Beaches, Parks & Recreation Services. d. Adopt a revised fee schedule for the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department effective January 1, 2026; and repeal and replace conflicting resolutions. e. Direct staff to incorporate all revenue and expense impacts into future budgets.