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Home My WebLink AboutItem No. 11 Civil Ceremony ServicesText File City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 www.lake-elsinore.org File Number: ID# 17-802 Agenda Date: 9/11/2018 Status: Consent AgendaVersion: 1 File Type: ReportIn Control: City Council / Successor Agency Agenda Number: 11) Page 1 City of Lake Elsinore Printed on 9/6/2018 Page 1 of 2 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Susan M. Domen, MMC, City Clerk Date: September 11, 2018 Subject: Civil Ceremonies Recommendation adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE RENTAL FEES FOR CIVIL CEREMONIES Background California Family Code, Section 400.1, allows marriage to be solemnized by a County Supervisor, City Clerk, or Mayor of a city elected in accordance with Article 3 (commencing with Section 34900) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 4 of the Government Code, while that person holds office. The County Supervisor, City Clerk, or Mayor shall obtain and review from the County Clerk all available instructions for marriage solemnization before the County Supervisor, City Clerk, or Mayor first solemnizes a marriage. Discussion Council previously requested the City Clerk’s Department to find additional ways to provide services and engage with the community. Providing this service will enhance civic engagement in the process, as well as promote the utilization of community facilities. Persons wishing to utilize this new service, will have to obtain their marriage license through the County and schedule the Ceremony through the City Clerk. Ceremonies will be performed by appointment only. The City and the City Clerk may not charge for the actual performance of the ceremony; however, charges can be assessed for use of facilities and witnesses. The attached Resolution (Exhibit A) outlines set fees for the use of facilities for this purpose and would add them to the adopted Fee Schedule. Exhibit B will be utilized to promote the service and includes the application packet. Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact, other than staff time to prepare, associated with this item; however, there is the potential of increasing revenues from facility rentals. Exhibits A – Resolution B – Civil Ceremony Application Packet RESOLUTION NO. 2018-________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE FEES FOR CIVIL CEREMONIES Whereas, California Family Code Section 400.1 allows for the City Clerk to perform Civil Ceremonies; and, Whereas,fees for the use of City facilities adopted by Resolution of the City Council will apply to the use of City facilities for Civil Ceremonies; and, Whereas,providing this service will enhance civic engagement. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.That the adopted Fee Schedule shall be amended to add the following fees for this service: Resident Non-Resident City Hall $25.00 $25.00 (Ceremony Only) Witness $20.00 $20.00 Section 2.This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. Passed and Adopted on this 11th day of September 2018. __________________________________ Natasha Johnson Mayor Attest: Susan M. Domen, MMC City Clerk CC Reso No. 2018 - Page 2 of 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Susan M. Domen, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No 2018- was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the Regular meeting of September 11, 2018, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Susan M. Domen, MMC City Clerk Civil Marriage Ceremonies may be performed by City Clerks throughout the State of California. In Lake Elsinore, you must make an appointment in advance to be married by the City Clerk. Civil ceremonies take place at various locations throughout the City: Cultural Center, City Park Gazebo, Elm Grove Beach, Launch Pointe, City Hall during City Hall hours - Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; every other Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. City Hall is closed holidays and weekends. Evening and weekend appointments may be arranged at some facilities by appointment only. In order to be married by the City Clerk, you will need to obtain a marriage license from the County and bring the original marriage license with you on the day of your ceremony. Both parties must present valid photo identification (i.e. driver’s license or passport). The fee for the ceremony is based on location and City services provided. The full listing of packages is available on the City ’s website or in the City Clerk’s Department. City Clerk’s Department Contact Information: (951) 674-3124 ext. 269 | www.lake-elsinore.org | sdomen@lake-elsinore.org 130 S. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 | Phone: (951) 674-3124 ext. 269 | Email: sdomen@lake-elsinore.org Name Participant 1: (Please print legibly) Address: Home/Cell No.: Email: Name Participant 2: (Please print legibly) Address: Home/Cell No.: Email: Preferred Ceremony Date, 1st Choice: Preferred Ceremony Date, 2nd Choice: Witness Name (optional): Signature Participant 1: Signature Participant 2: Scan and return this form to: Susan M. Domen, MMC, City Clerk Date Set for Ceremony: Civil Marriage Ceremony Registration Form Resident Non-Resident City Park Gazebo $43.00 Launch Pointe negotiated with site manager Community Center Gym $231/3 hours $280.50/3 hours Weekdays Community Center Gym $247.50/3 Hours $280.50/3 Hours Weekends Cultural Center $90.00 per Hour – Resident (Ceremony Only) $125.00 per Hour – Non-Resident City Hall $25.00 (Ceremony Only) Senior Center $55/hr/rm $66/hr/rm Tables Set-Up $48.00 Chairs Set-Up $45.00 Clean-up Fee $150 Set-up Fee $100 Damage Deposit $500 Additional Hours $75 All facilities require a Damage Deposit that is refundable after inspection by City staff. Set-up and Clean- up fees are in addition to the hourly rate on facility rentals. Witness $20.00 Wedding Venue Rentals Wedding Services Wedding Reservation Information Parks and Beaches Currently all parks are “free” to rent for organized events under 200 people. A reservation is required and must be completed online or at the Lake Community Center. No additional requirements beyond the reservation are required. Visit www.lake-elsinore.org/reservations to reserve. Indoor Facilities Lake Community Center- Reservations are required at least 30 days prior to event. Can host up to 300 people. Six round tables (60”) and approximately 80 chairs are available at no additional cost. Visit www.lake-elsinore.org/reservations to download facility reservation request form. Requirements: General Liability Insurance- $1million/$2million aggregate Security if hosting alcohol or over 200 people (beer and wine only) Must be picked up and out of facility by midnight Senior Activity Center- Reservations are required at least 30 days prior to event. Can host up to 50-100 people. Two septate buildings, Memorial Hall and Main Room. Six rectangle tables (8’), six round tables (60”) and approximately 100 chairs are available at no additional cost. Visit www.lake- elsinore.org/reservations to download facility reservation request form. Requirements: General Liability Insurance- $1million/$2million aggregate Security if hosting alcohol (beer and wine only) Must be picked up and out of facility by midnight Cultural Arts Center- Public meetings only, no “parties”. Reservations are required at least 30 days prior to event. Can host up to 100 people. Approximately 100 chairs are available at no additional cost. Visit www.lake-elsinore.org/reservations to download facility reservation request form. Requirements: General Liability Insurance- $1million/$2million aggregate Must be picked up and out of facility by midnight Outside Vendors Outside vendors are permitted however they must have a $1 million general liability policy naming the City of Lake Elsinore as additional insured.