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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4116 - CR&R RatesResolution No. 4116 RESOLUTION NO. 4116 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss CITY OF SAN JACINTO ) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADJUSTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 2, 2026, AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION (PROPOSITION 218) WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto (City) has entered into an exclusive Franchise Agreement with CR&R Incorporated (Contractor) for the collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal of solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste within the City, originally dated March 17, 2005, and subsequently amended; and WHEREAS, the Franchise Agreement establishes a methodology for annual rate adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, landfill tipping fees, and commercial organic rates.; and WHEREAS, CR&R Incorporated has submitted a request for rate adjustments for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 in accordance with the Franchise Agreement to reflect increases in applicable cost indices; and WHEREAS, the proposed rate adjustments include updates to residential, commercial, and ancillary service rates, as well as the addition of a Tax Roll Administration Fee to offset administrative costs associated with delinquent accounts; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), the City is required to provide written notice to affected property owners and ratepayers and conduct a public hearing prior to approving any increase in property-related fees; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this Resolution does not approve or implement any rate increases, but instead initiates the required noticing and public hearing process; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to consider the proposed rate adjustments following completion of the Proposition 218 noticing requirements and receipt of public input. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Jacinto does resolve as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby declares its intention to consider proposed adjustments to solid waste collection rates and related charges for services provided under the Franchise Agreement with CR&R Incorporated. SECTION 2. On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the hour of 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter, during the course of its regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the question of the levy of the proposed annual assessment. The hearing will be held at the San Jacinto Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583. Docusign Envelope ID: F40A0A02-5BBC-8076-80BE-0D8C9BBCC5F1 Resolution No. 4116 SECTION 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause written notice of the Public Hearing to be mailed to all affected property owners and ratepayers in accordance with Article XIII D of the California Constitution. SECTION 4. The notice shall include, at a minimum, the amount of the proposed rates, the basis upon which the rates were calculated, the date, time, and location of the Public Hearing, and instructions for submitting written protests. SECTION 5. If written protests against the proposed rate adjustments are not received from a majority of affected parcels, the City Council may, following the Public Hearing, consider adoption of the proposed rates and approval of a Sixth Amendment to the Franchise Agreement with CR&R Incorporated. SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2026. AYES: Ayala, Ledezma, Sanchez, Vandever, Ruiz NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CITY OF SAN JACINTO: _____________________________ Crystal Ruiz, Mayor ATTEST: Jill Theriot, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP Craig Hayes, City Attorney Docusign Envelope ID: F40A0A02-5BBC-8076-80BE-0D8C9BBCC5F1 Resolution No. 4116 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF SAN JACINTO ) I, Jill Theriot, Deputy City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 4116 was passed, approved, and adopted at the Regular Meeting of the San Jacinto City Council held on the 7th day of April 2026. AYES: Ayala, Ledezma, Sanchez, Vandever, Ruiz NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL on the 7th day of April 2026. ______________________________ Jill Theriot, Deputy City Clerk City of San Jacinto Docusign Envelope ID: F40A0A02-5BBC-8076-80BE-0D8C9BBCC5F1