RES-2023-023RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 0 2 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM MODIFYING THE RATES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS, WHICH DO NOT MATERIALLY INCREASE
RATE -RELATED REVENUES, FOR THE SALE AND
DISTRIBUTION OF WATER AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 72R-600 AND MOST RECENTLY AMENDED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-019 AND DETERMINING THAT
SAID ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080(B)(8) AND
SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND 15273(A) OF TITLE 14 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim ("Anaheim") maintains a water production,
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 of Anaheim
("Anaheim City Council") to approve reasonable Water Rates, Rules and Regulations for water
services, which are provided by the Anaheim Public Utilities Department ("APU'); and
WHEREAS, APU is a publicly 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, in support of the foregoing, APU staff reviewed and recommends
modifications to Rule No. 23 of the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, it is reasonable and appropriate to modify Rule No. 23 of the Water
Rates, Rules and Regulations, as set forth in Attachment A, to update customer service fees and
increase flexibility to issue courtesy credits; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2023, and February 9, 2023, notice of the public
hearing regarding modifications to Water Rule No. 23 of the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations
was published in the Anaheim Bulletin and proof thereof is on file with the Secretary of the Public
Utilities Board; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Board held a public hearing for Water Rule No. 23
modifications on February 22, 2023, and evidence was presented in support of the modifications
to the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Board considered the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and found that the proposed modifications to the
Water Rates, Rules and Regulations, as set forth in Attachment A, come within Public Resources
Code section 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, sections 15061(b)(3)
and 15273(a). Thus, these modifications are exempt from CEQA; and
WHEREAS, based on the findings hereinabove made, the Public Utilities Board
recommended that the Anaheim City Council determine that the modifications to the Water Rates,
Rules and Regulations are exempt under CEQA, Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(8) and
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, sections 15061(b)(3) and 15273(a); and
WHEREAS, based on the findings hereinabove made, the Public Utilities Board
recommended that the Anaheim City Council adopt the findings of the Public Utilities Board with
respect to the matters contained herein and adopt the modifications to the Water Rates, Rules and
Regulations, as set forth in Attachment A, which are on file with the Office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Council has considered the evidence and concurs
with the findings of the Public Utilities Board as set forth hereinabove.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Anaheim City Council as follows:
1. The findings set forth herein are hereby adopted by the Anaheim City
Council.
2. The Anaheim City Council hereby determines that, in accordance with
CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, the modifications to the Water Rates, Rules and
Regulations, as set forth in Attachment A, are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources
Code section 21080(b)(8) and sections 15061(b)(3) and 15273(a) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed
modifications will have a significant effect on the environment as the modifications are primarily
administrative in nature.
3. The Anaheim City Council hereby adopts the modifications to Rule No. 23
of the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations, as set forth in Attachment A. These modifications shall
be effective April 3, 2023.
4. The Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to prepare, promulgate, publish, and implement 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 28 day of March , 2023, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz,
Leon, Kurtz, Faessel and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF ANAHEIM
MAYOR OF CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATT T:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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Attachment A
Water Rates, Rules and Regulations
Rule No. 23
Effective April 3, 2023
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Utilities Financial Services
201 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
AARnlicability
WATER RATES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO.23
CUSTOMER SERVICE FEES AND CREDITS
Applicable to all Classes of Service.
Page No. 3.23.1
Rule Number
Description
Fee/Credit Amount
3
Service Establishment Charge
$10.00
3
Same Day Service Establishment (Additional Charge)
$35.00
3/11
After Hours Service Establishment or Reconnection
(Additional Charge)
$60.00
4
Paperless and Automatic Electronic Payment
Enrollment Credit
$10.00
7
Minimum Deposit
$45.00
7
Minimum Diversion Deposit
Residential service
Non-residential service
$45.00
An amount equal to calculated deposit
9
Returned Check Charge (Item Handling Fee)
In accordance with Anaheim's Municipal
Code
11
Reconnection Charge
$20.00
11
Investigation Charges
Labor & Material
11
Damaged Locking Device
Labor & Material
11
Repair or Replace Damaged Meter
Labor & Material
16
Rescheduled Meter Read Charge
$25.00
16/17
Courtesy Credit*
Up to $50.00
17
Meter Test
Labor & Material
*Courtesy credits may be extended to Customers for missed appointments, billing errors, or other extenuating
circumstances where the Customer, through no fault of their own, received delayed or inadequate service. The courtesy
credit amount listed above is for instances incidental in nature, covering the majority of courtesy credits issued. In
situations where a Customer incurred higher cost impacts, the General Manager may issue a courtesy credit in an amount
commensurate with the situation.
ISSUED BY: Effective: Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2021-012 Dated: 02-16-21
General Manager
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the
original Resolution No. 2023-023 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 281 day of March. 2023 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz,
Faessel and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 29t' day of March, 2023.
CITY CLEIRK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)