RES-2013-003 RESOLUTION NO. 2013- 003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM MODIFYING THE WATER RATES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS BY MODIFYING RULE NO. 3 FOR THE
SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER AS ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 72R -600 AND MOST RECENTLY
AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -045.
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim ( "Anaheim ") maintains a water transmission
and distribution system for the distribution of water to residents and businesses of Anaheim and
has adopted Water Rates, Rules and Regulations for the sale and distribution of water; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to approve
reasonable Rates, Rules and Regulations governing water services and fees for providing water
services; and
WHEREAS, Anaheim established various rules of the Rates, Rules and
Regulations for these purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim Public Utilities Department (Department) is a
publically owned utility, but nonetheless strives to operate like a business and continuously seeks
opportunities to minimize administrative and fiscal burdens while remaining in a position to
maintain service reliability and high industry standards; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim Regulatory Relief Task Force (Task Force) was
charged with reviewing the regulatory burden on existing and prospective business in Anaheim
and making recommendations that help foster more freedom for Anaheim's business community
(Anaheim's Regulatory Relief initiative); and
WHEREAS, in support of the Anaheim Regulatory Relief initiative, to provide
regulatory relief to utility customers under certain specific circumstances, and to clarify and
update language, Department staff reviewed and recommends modifications to Rule No. 3 of the
Water Rates, Rules and Regulations to allow Department staff more discretion to apply Rule No.
3 in a manner that fairly balances customer and Anaheim interests and to update Rule No. 3 to
add clarifying language or delete obsolete language; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Board of the City of Anaheim ( "Public Utilities
Board ") considered the proposal of Anaheim's Public Utilities Department and made the
following findings with respect to the need for the proposed modification to the Water Rates,
Rules and Regulations: it is reasonable and appropriate to modify Rule No. 3 as set forth in
Attachment A in order to further Anaheim's Regulatory Relief initiative and clarify and update
Rule No. 3; and
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WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Board considered the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and found that matters covered above come
within Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Administrative Code. Thus, the
proposed modification of the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations Rule No. 3 is exempt from the
CEQA; and
WHEREAS, based on the findings hereinabove made, the Public Utilities Board
recommended to the City Council that the City Council adopt the findings of the Public Utilities
Board with respect to the matters contained herein and modify Rule No. 3 as shown in
Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, based on the findings hereinabove made, the Public Utilities Board
recommended to the City Council that the City Council certify that the modification of Rule No.
3 of the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations is exempt under the CEQA, in accordance with Title
14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that Rule No. 3 will have a significant effect on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and concurs with the
findings of the Public Utilities Board as set forth herein above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Anaheim as follows:
1. The findings set forth herein are hereby adopted by the City Council of the
City of Anaheim.
2. The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby determines and finds
that, in accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, the modification of Rule No. 3
of the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations by the City Council is exempt from CEQA pursuant
to Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that Rule No. 3 will have a significant effect on the
environment.
3. The modifications to Rule No. 3 of the Water Rates, Rules and
Regulations as set forth in Attachment A shall be, and are hereby adopted by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim effective February 1, 2013.
4. The Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager is authorized and directed
to prepare, promulgate, publish, and take any and all actions necessary to implement the changes
to the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations as set forth herein.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Anaheim this 15th day of January , 2013, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Tait, Council Members Eastman, Brandman, Kring and Murray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF ANAHEIM
MAY R OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
IA O 4 10
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF A AHEIM
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Attachment A
Rule No. 3 of the
Water Rates, Rules and Regulations
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CITY OF ANAHEIM WATER RATES, RULES
Utilities Financial Services AND REGULATIONS
201 S. Anaheim Blvd. Page No. 3.3.1
Anaheim, CA 92805
RULE NO. 3
APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
A. APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
Each Applicant for Utility Service shall be required to furnish the following information, as applicable:
1. Name, mailing address, and contact telephone number of Applicant.
2. Location of Premises to be served.
3. Date Applicant will be ready for Service.
4. Such other information as the Utility may reasonably require and/or is required by applicable federal
or state law.
For Recycled Water Service(s), Applicant shall provide the information described in the Recycled Water Users'
Guide.
The required information may be supplied by the Applicant in writing, in person, or by telephone.
An Application for Service shall be required for each individual Service Connection to the Public System. A single
Application for Service may include more than one Service Connection when all Service Connections are made at
the same relative time as part of a single development under single ownership. The owner of a single development
which is constructed in phases shall complete at least one Application per phase of development.
The Application is a request for Service and does not in itself bind the Utility to serve except under its Tariff
Schedules, nor does it bind the Customer to take Service for a longer period than the minimum requirements of the
Rate Schedule.
No Person shall cause to be made or installed any Service Connection to the Public System without an approved
Application from the Utility.
B. INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY FOR JOINT SERVICE
Two or more Persons who join in one Application or contract for Service shall be jointly and severally liable
thereunder and shall be billed by means of a single periodic bill provided to the Person designated on the
Application to receive the bill.
C. CHANGE IN CUSTOMER'S EQUIPMENT OR OPERATIONS
Customers shall give the Utility written notice of the extent and nature of any change in the size or character of the
plumbing, equipment, operations, or use of Potable Water or Recycled Water for which the Utility is supplying
Service at least 15 days before making any such change, in order to schedule any corresponding changes to the
Utility's Water System.
(Continued)
ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Marcie L. Edwards Superseding Resolution No.: 2010 -200 Dated: 11 -16 -10
General Manager
CITY OF ANAHEIM WATER RATES, RULES
Utilities Financial Services AND REGULATIONS
201 S. Anaheim Blvd. Page No. 3.3.2
Anaheim, CA 92805
RULE NO. 3
APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
C. CHANGE IN CUSTOMER'S EQUIPMENT OR OPERATIONS (Continued)
No changes or connections shall be made to On -Site Systems within any site using Recycled Water without
approval by the Utility.
D. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT CHARGE
1. The Utility will charge a service establishment charge for any Service or Services established at an
individual Service address. This charge is contained in Rule No. 21.
2. The service establishment charge provided for herein is in addition to the charges in accordance with the
applicable Tariff Schedule and may be made each time an account is established. As used herein,
establishment means each time an account is opened, including a turn on of Service or a change of name
which requires a Meter reading or occupant verification.
3. Service requests will be processed and scheduled on a first -come, first- served basis. If a Customer desires
to have his or her request scheduled earlier, or ahead of other Service requests, an additional charge will
be assessed. These charges are contained in Rule No. 21.
4. The service establishment charge is only applicable to Customers of the Utility whose service is directly
metered by the Utility.
5. No service establishment charge shall be assessed on Customers requesting a change of name on an
account if the new Person to be named on the account can verify that he or she lived at the individual
Premises prior to the change of name request.
6. No service establishment charge shall be assessed on any new Customer who (i) has an annual household
income level of 80% or less of the Orange County median, according to the annual Housing and Urban
Development Section 8 income guidelines; (ii) is an Anaheim residential water Customer of record; and
(iii) meets one of the following guidelines:
a. Is at least 62 years of age as demonstrated by submitting a copy of state identification.
b. Submits Social Security Supplement to Income (SSI) documentation or a letter from a physician.
c. Verifies United States military veteran status. United States military veteran status refers to current or
prior service members of the United States Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard
or Reserves.
E. SERVICE FOR HOUSING UNITS AFFORDABLE TO LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65589.7 or successor statutes)
1. Senate Bill 1087 (Government Code 65589.7 or successor statutes) was enacted to improve the
effectiveness of the law in facilitating housing development for lower income households.
2. The City Council adopted written policies and procedures to comply with Senate Bill 1087. The policies
and procedures are to be updated at least once every five (5) years. As identified in the adopted policy, the
Utility shall grant a priority for the provision of Service to proposed housing developments that help meet
the regional housing needs for lower income households.
ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Marcie L. Edwards Superseding Resolution No.: 2010 -200 Dated: 11 -16 -10
General Manager