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Home My WebLink About1990-01-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE FEE (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: January 9, 1990 AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented by: Andrea Daroca SUBJECT: County Business License Fee Increase DEPARTMENT: Finance 10 BACKGROUND Presently, the City of Santa Clarita is contracting with the County of Los Angeles for business license services. As a contract City, businesses within our jurisdiction are affected by any license fee increase imposed by the County. Recently, the City was notified that the Los Angeles County business license fees will increase as of January 1, 1990. While the rate increases were approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 1, 1989, we received notification on December 22, 1989. In most instances, it. appears that the rates will increase from 10-250%. According to the Los Angeles County Treasurer's Tax Collector's office, the increase can be attributed to cost -of -living adjustment, increased enforcement efforts, changes in staffing, redistribution of responsibilities between the Treasurer Tax Collector and Sheriff's Department, and system automation. Presently, the City is invoiced for services rendered by the County. This increase by the County will generate increased revenues and expenses for the County. It will yield no net increase in revenues to the City. Several business categories subject to the largest increase include: The complete listing of revised County licensing fees is attached for your review. It is the City's intent to assume the business licensing function on July 1, 1990, and implement a City -run business registration/licensing program. Staff is including the business license/registration program within the cost -to - provide -services study presently being conducted by Doug Ayres of Management Services Institute (MSI). It is anticipated that the fees assessed by the City will remain lower than County rates and equitably distribute fees to businesses A ends Idem: 9 Rate Renewal Rate Renewal Business 1989-90 1989-90 1990-91 1990-91 Bookstore (adult) $1,058. $ 888. $1,521. $1,286. Bookstore (other than adult) 1,012. 115. 1,468. 208. Coin-operated game (each game) 126. 68. 251. 169. Bowling alley 1,098. 176. 1,549. 255. Demonstrator 68. 23. 204. 136. Health club 987. 78. 1,456. 197. The complete listing of revised County licensing fees is attached for your review. It is the City's intent to assume the business licensing function on July 1, 1990, and implement a City -run business registration/licensing program. Staff is including the business license/registration program within the cost -to - provide -services study presently being conducted by Doug Ayres of Management Services Institute (MSI). It is anticipated that the fees assessed by the City will remain lower than County rates and equitably distribute fees to businesses A ends Idem: 9 January 9, 1990 Page 2 not presently licensed by the County. The City registration/licensing program is designed to establish an accurate representation of the number and types of businesses operating within Santa Clarita. Once obtained, this information may be used for economic development purposes, as well as aiding citizens, prospective business operators, and others in business-related concerns or inquiries. With the assistance of the Chambers of Commerce, staff is continuing to refine the business license/registration ordinance and anticipates presentation to Council in early May. Other factors essential to meet the goal of July 1 implementation include installation of the business license software and a full survey of all businesses in the City to establish a data base. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council receive report and allow staff to continue the business licensing study for the tentative implementation of program on July 1, 1990. ATTACHMENTS 1. Revised County Fee Schedule 2. Correspondence from Sheriff's Department regarding redistribution of license enforcement. C TTC-ATEL No.7456661 Dec 27,89 14:1t) No .011 P.05 First Annual Year Renewal AMBULANCE DRIVER 1. Regular fee $ 66.00 16.00 2. If application is accompanied 46.00 16.00 with a.valid, unrevoked, current ambulance driver's license, certificate or permit approved by the Sheriff and issued by a city, and current emergency medical training and Red Cross cards. AMBULANCE OPERATOR 990.00 136.00 AMBULANCE 200.00 200.00 AMBULETTE ATTENDANT 1. Regular fee 65.00 16.•00 2. If application is accompanied 46.00 16.00 with a valid, unrevoked, current ambulance driver's license, certificate or permit approved by the Sheriff and issued by a city, and current emergency medical training and Red Cross cards. AMBULETTE DRIVER 1. Regular fee 66.00 16.00 2. If application is accompanied 46.00 16.00 with a valid, unrevoked, current ambulette driver's license, certificate, permit approved by the Sheriff and issued by a city, and current emergency medical training and Red Cross cards. 2 ll @U OJ 14 1 J IVU U l l f UC First Annual Year Renewal AMBULETTE OPERATOR $ 92;.GQ 22.Q0 990.00 136.00 AMBULETTE 200.00 200.00 APARTMENT HOUSE OR HOTEL 1. If from 5 to 10 families, 95*99 inclusive,, -can be housed. 244.00 158.00 2. If from 11 to 15 families, 30;8•06 45 $ inclusive, can be housed 256.000 165.00 3. If over 15 families can 339 be housed 28_6.0_0_ 176.00 BILLIARD ROOM OR CLUB 1x513.00 252.00_ BINGO 1. Bingo games X44 46-.00 1,4� 49.00 207.00 2. Bingo manager. ;5490 214.00 144.00 3. Bingo equipment supplier 8 44104 1,338.00 174.00 BOARDING HOUSE na 256.00 165.00 BOOKSTORE 1. Adult a4 8S�T88 195,22.00 1,286.00 2. Other than Adult I -rola. l i p --.-an 1r 46� 8.00 208.00 BOTTLE WASHING- i3.A4 31 40 211..00 133.00 BOTTLE WORKS 63,90 1n04 211.00 133.00 3 BOWLING ALLEY CARD OR GAME CLUB CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS CHARITABLE PURPOSES Not more than five days CLOSING OUT SALE 1. First 60 days 2. 30 days renewal COIN-OPERATED GAME For each game COIN-OPERATED PHONOGRAPH For each phonograph COLD STORAGE'WAREHOUSE CORPORATION DIRECTORS CHANGE First Annual Year Renewal 1,549.00 255.00 1,534.00 i6s,&4 256.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 120 09 298.00 ",Go --- 187.00 4.36,.E 64-1-84 251.00 169.00 i2fivoo 6.8-.-8G 251.00 169.00 -4r, no &:7 na 298.00 186.00 1. with business license :;"V" --- commission hearing 1,241.00 2. Without business license Xgo --- commission hearing 210.00 DANCES 1. All dances except for a single011Y OG Vie$ special dance, taxi dance hall, 1,489.00 219.00 or youth or charity dance. n 0 u First -Annual Year Renewal 2. Special dance (single) 00 .1;454.00 Y85'.00 3. Taxi dance hall $r8.8$ 1-i526.00 `271.00 4. Youth or charity dance (No Fee) _DEMONS-TRATOR, 2+2 CIO 204.00 136..00 DUPLICATE LICENSES 00 --- 94.00 ENTERTAINMENT 1. Class I or -Class III without i'laT00 i98.604 dance license 11535.00 249.00 2. Class I or.Class III if s -2;190 applied for concurrently 451.00 243.00 with dance license 3. Adult Renewal Bearing 964.00 1,308.00 4. Charity. (No Fee) ESCORT BUREAU i'90840- 88o 04 1,450.00 1,271.00 EXHIBITION $8 1,532.00 272.00 EXPLOSIVES 444.144 i:;61 A$ 472.00 281.00 FERTILIZER PLANT 145-0$6 6;. $A 298.00 .186.00 FILLING STATION 488 480 270.00 165.00 FOUNDRY 236t$0 i2swo 352.00 226.00 S First .Annual Year Renewal FUNERAL ESCORT 1. Business $ i i �190 56.00 245.00 165.00 2. Employee 48a baa 204.00 136.00 GAME ARCADE 80 1,464.00 199.00 GASOLINE AND OIL TANK TRUCKS 44 -44 45-.00 250.00 165.00 GUN DEALER 229,09 ig;l 00 358.00 215.00 HAY GRAIN AND FEED DEALER S -to A4 46,04 270.00 165.00 HEALTH CLUB 092 on 78-00 1,456.00 197.00 HEALTH SPA ;8.99 1,456.00 197.00 HOG RANCH X44 64-08 320.00 186.00 HORSE MEAT i2.00 211.00 133.00 HOTEL 5 TO 10 Unita 96009 as. 265.00 158.00 11 to 15 Units ;69;180 46.&6 269.00 165.00 16 or more .Units a G:;$Qg 300.00 176.00 IDENTIFICATION CARD 390$1 3a:7. $ 307.00 209.00 LAUNDERETTE 96000 3740 247.00 158.00 6 LIVERY STABLE LOCKSMITH AND ITINERANT LOCKSMITH LUMBERYARD MANAGER - ENTERTAINMENT, GAME, MODEL STUDIO, OR PICTURE ARCADE MASSAGE PARLOR 1. Adult 2. Other than Adult MASSAGE TECHNICIAN MODEL STUDIO MOTEL MOTORCYCLE CONTEST 1. First day 2. Each additional day MOTOR VEHICLE 1. Rental 7 First Annual Year Renewal 286.00 176.00 +-88 254.00 46,00 1-59.00 —3-41-0-00 I'M -.070- "M:070-260.00 260.00 195.00 1,515.00 1,286.00 A 11468.00 tea. 198.00 220.00 155.00 1,493.00 1,295.00 324 00 286.00 176.00 16-1 tin --- 395.00 3110..-6.� --_ 227.00 iso.00 27 00 329.00 207.00 2. Repair a. Body and fender b. Painting c. Licensed repairer NURSERY (plant) OFF -THE -ROAD VEHICLE OIL TOOL EXCHANGE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL 1. Religious worship 2. All others a. First day b. Each additional day PARTNERSHIP CHANGE 1. With business license commission hearing. 2. Without business license commission hearing. PAWNBROKER PEDDLER 1. Edibles 1.1 First Annual Year Renewal 320 99 375.00 99-.09 210.00 375.00 210.00 204,00 37S.00 86,00 210.00 211.00 133.00 071 no 1,413.00 InIn Do 211.00 ilgLiA6 260.00 48,99 162.00 (No Fee) $I-rI44--" --- 1,568.00 3,-00 __- 265.00 :;;:; IBA --- 11241.00 212.00 317.00 220.00 44-W" 22099 192.00 133.00 2. Merchandise PICNIC PARK PICTURE ARCADE 1. Adult 2. Other than Adult PONY RIDE POULTRY DEALER PRIVATE PATROL SERVICE 1. Business 2. Special Officer PROMOTER,(charitable) PUBLIC EATING PLACES 1. Public eating establishments 2. Food establishments REBOUND TUMBLING CENTER RENDERING PLANT RIDES (mechanical) 0 First Annual -Year --R hewa 1 6648 22.09 192.00 133.00 383:.-88 274.00 165.00 11-5-74-00 1,73-1-2,00 420 08 330.00 1,491.00 -206.00 217.00 4-2 no 211.00 32 ao 133.00 6; go 211.00 I3,r&e .133.00 $66C as 42 nn 1,338.00 161.00 144 no i 6 v g8 325.00 136.00 1f339.00 149.00 3311,60 370.00 108.9 208.00 420 08 330.00 887 8 176.00 427.00 217.00 63-w Q 0 211.00 3.3 no 133.00 -) a -t nn 328.00 i07. A$ 216.00 RIFLE RANGE RODEO 1. First Day 2'. Each additional day • SALVAGE COLLECTOR 1. Regular - for.each vehicle 2. Charity - for each vehicle SALVAGE DEALER 1. Regular 2. Charity SAWMILL SCHOOLf PRIVATE ' SECONDHAND'DEALER 1. Regular 2. Charity SEPARATE ACTIVITIES First Annual Year Renewal i r o i s go AA 1,492.00 224.00 i,-03; 4 00 --- 1,495.00 egg _-- 207.00 140voo �Q QQ 262.00 . 209.00 2.00 2.00 �-66Q A 420.00 1:4 an 251.00 2.00 2.00 321 n4 341.00 6;� Qs 186.00 4=-.-80 1,435.00 1 1�3�..18 221.00 345.00 213.00 2.00 2.00 The .fes for .the .activity requiring the highest license fee established in Section 7.14.010, plus $4.6.49 192.00 each for every other license, or $SAO 133.00 for every other renewal of a license 10 SHOOTING GALLERY SITE TRANSFER SKATING RINK SOLICITOR 1. ..Chari -table 2. Company (principal) 3. Individual - not a principal SOUND TRUCX " 1. Commercial 2. Non-commercial SWIMMING POOL -.PUBLIC TAXI DANCER AND TAXI DANCER INSTRUCTOR TAXICAB 1.. Driver a. Regular fee b. If .the.applicant submits with his application a valid, unrevoked, current taxicab driver's license, certificate, or permit approved by the Sheriff and issued by a city. 11 First Annual Year .-Renewal 353.00 200.00 (Amount of Annual Renewal License Fee) . i'Qa.i- Q o isa .-AB 1;473'.00 247.00 (No Fee) 204.00 139.00 64GO)i. GQ 204.00 139.00 44 QQ 232.00 4-2 Q Q 159.00 9.4-.88 232.00 4a nn 159.00 211.00 133.00 251.00 177.00 fig nn 21,00 207.00 140.00 46.04 i� . 04 192.00 133.00 2.. Operator a. Regular fee b. For the first cab C. For each additional cab First Year 11408-0-0 1,742.00 1$�0$ 244.00 60,04 231.00 d. Application to modify own 46 00 license without commission 192.00 hearing e. Application to modify with BAS,-Qa commission hearing 1,260.00 THEATER (Motion Picture and Live) Annual Renewal 5310 VnV 549.00 4�3-.-Ag 173.00 34 go 172.00 1. Adult 2.44 2. Other than Adult TOW TRUCK TRADE-IN DEALER TRAVELING SHOW OR CIRCUS 1. First day 2. Each additional day .CARNIVAL GAME BOOTH 12 1,578.00 1,342.00 10")8CA 00 1,528.00 i6940 252.00 i3.; -r84 232.00 56,99 156.00 i:;;,90 283.00 93-w04 188.00 Vvgia4o --- 1,489.00 x.94 216.00 --- ..1; 318.00 ,00• 211.00 VACATION CERTIFICATE BUSINESS VALET PARKING SERVICE WATER TAXI 1. Operator 2. 2. Boat a. First boat b. Each additional boat WEED ERADICATOR 2md:FEE 13 I , J 7 I=4 • l.J 14U .'J 11 r- First Annual Year Renewal ��4-rAB 64 QQ 11370.00 177.00 (In Addition to License Fees Set Forth in - Section 7.85.050) 305.00 190.00 9-2-ra fl a 94 00 1,376.00 187.00 givog 214.00 40 .48 152.00 210.00 150.00 84-.00 227.00 4699 165.00 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES S H E R I F F' S D E P A R T M E N T Date: December 15, 1989 OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE FROM: NICK POP , CAPTAIN TO: ROBERT J. SPIERER, CAPTAIN VICE B SANTA CLARITA VALLEY STATION SUBJECT: BUSINESS LICENSE ENFORCEMENT As you may be"aware, approximately two years ago the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller recommended that business license enforcement which was a joint responsibility of the Sheriff's Department and the Treasurer Tax Collector, be streamlined, eliminating a duplication of effort in order to be more efficient and responsive. As a result, representatives of the Sheriff's Department and Treasurer Tax Collector met, conferred and agreed to transfer certain license enforcement responsibilities to the Treasurer Tax Collector, the Sheriff's Department keeping those of special interest to law enforcement. We are now at the point of implementation. Effective January 1, 1990 the Sheriff's Department will implement the final phase in the transition of enforcement of Business License Laws to the Office of the Treasurer Tax Collector. As of that date, the Business License Unit of the Vice Bureau will be responsible for investigating only the following license applications: Billiard Room, Bookstore, Bookstore (Adult), Bingo Operator, Bingo Manager, Bingo Supplier, Card Club, Escort Bureau, Explosives, Gun Dealer and Massage Parlor. Additionally, the License Unit will have responsibility for regulation of the following licenses: Rifle Range, Salvage Collector, Salvage Dealer, Second Hand Dealer and Trade-in Dealer. These regulatatory functions will be in conjunction with other units within the Department. The areas of investigation and enforcement responsibility transferred to the Treasurer Tax Collector include, but are not limited to: Ambulance Operation, Carnivals, Coin Games of Skill, Dance, Entertainment, Funeral Escort Service, Game Arcades, Health Clubs, Locksmiths, Massage Technicians, Model Studio, Motor Vehicle Rental, Outdoor Festival, - 2 - December 15, 1989 Peddlers, Picture Arcade, Private Patrol Service, Public Eating, Rodeo, Sound Vehicle, Taxicabs, Tow Trucks and Valet Parking. This transition will affect all unincorporated areas of the county and the following contract cities: Agoura Hills, Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita and Westlake Village. In the future other.contract.cities who have adopted the Los Angeles County Business License Ordinance may.also elect to be included in the service performed by the Treasurer Tax Collector. For simplification of process, all license application procedures will start, as in the past, with the applicant contacting the Office of the Treasurer Tax Collector, 320 West Temple street, Room 1165, Los Angeles, 90012, Telephone (213) 974-2011. Any person contacting your Unit to request information relating to Business License Application procedures or fees should be referred to that office of the Treasurer Tax Collector. Any complaints of an unlicensed business or operational violations should be forwarded to the Treasurer Tax Collector, Business License Enforcement Unit, Mr. Dwight Anderson (213) 744-4777 or Ms. Rosalind Cooper (213) 744-4775.. If you or your staff have any questions relating to this transition, feel free to contact Lieutenant James Austin or Sergeant Richard Smith of my Unit at (213) 946-7024. NP: JA: jck cc: Contract Law Enforcement Bureau