A. Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution, it is the intent of the city council to require the ascertainment and recovery of costs reasonably borne from fees, charges and regulatory license fees levied therefor in providing regulation, products or services.

B. The fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system set forth in this chapter provides a mechanism for ensuring that fees adopted by the city for services rendered do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for providing the services for which the fees are charged.

C. The adoption of this chapter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21080 et seq.), because it approves and sets forth a procedure for determining fees for the purpose of meeting the operating expenses of city departments, as set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(1). (Ord. 2018-03 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2007-07 § 1 (Exh. A), 2007)