City Council

7. Initiating the Proposition 218 Procedure for a Proposed Five-Year Solid Waste Services Rate Increase Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies July 24, 2024 1. Authorize staff to initiate the Proposition 218 Process 2. Send all City ratepayers a public notice of intent to adjust rates for solid waste services over a period of five (5) years based on a set schedule of rates (Attachment 1), and 3. Set a Public Hearing with majority protest process on September 11, 2024, for the City Council’s final consideration of the proposed rate schedule and an attendant “Amended and Restated Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Comprehensive Solid Waste Services” establishing new State-mandated expansions upon the City’s refuse services.