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Council approves 3.4% CPI increase to Abalone Cove sewer service charge
Summary
Rancho Palos Verdes adopted a 3.4% increase to the Abalone Cove sewer district service charge (maximum allowable under March CPI), citing rising operation and landslide‑related maintenance costs; the change will be collected on the county tax roll.
The City Council adopted a 3.4% increase to the Abalone Cove sewer service charge for fiscal year 2026‑27, the maximum allowable based on the March CPI figure used in the city’s ordinance. The charge applies only to parcels connected to the Abalone Cove sanitary sewer and within the district.
Public Works staff explained the background: the sewer district was installed to replace septic systems in an area subject to landslide mitigation; charges have historically been collected on the county tax rolls and have not fully funded operations, which vary with landslide severity and repairs. Staff recommended the CPI increase as a modest step to keep district revenues aligned with operating costs.
Staff estimated the increase would raise individual parcel charges by amounts ranging from roughly $7.30 to $32 annually depending on zone. The council conducted a public hearing, received the staff report and adopted the ordinance amendment by unanimous roll call vote.
What happens next: Staff will finalize the written report required for county tax roll collection and implement the adjusted charges for parcels connected to the Abalone Cove sanitary sewer system. Council noted that eliminating the charge or fully subsidizing the district would require a different funding strategy and could result in red‑tagging parcels if not funded.
