Hold a public hearing regarding the proposed amended Solid Waste Collection Service Rates; if there is no majority protest, adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending Solid Waste Collection Service Rates within the Incorporated Limits of the City of Rocklin and Rescinding Resolution No. 2019-81.

On May 12, 2020, a staff report was presented to City Council which states that Recology Auburn Placer is requesting a rate adjustment subject to the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Handling Services.  The rate adjustment request consists of a Cost of Living Increase and the pass through of the Landfill Rate increase for a total average increase of 4.42%. 

On that same date, Resolution No. 2020-84 was adopted which established Tuesday, June 23, 2020, as the date for a Public Hearing to allow an opportunity for owners of property and customers served by Recology Auburn Placer to appear and protest the proposed increase in fees, and also authorized the City Clerk to cause additional notice of the proposed increase and Public Hearing to be provided, as required by law.  Written notice of the proposed rates and public hearing was provided by Recology Auburn Placer to its customers as required by law.  Written protest and comment letters received prior to the posting of the agenda material are attached as Exhibit A.

Collection Rates – Below is a selected sample of collection rates showing current and proposed rates.  A complete list is attached as Exhibit B.

Recology Auburn Placer continues to perform their obligations in an exemplary manner.  They are responsive to citizen concerns and requests from the City.  Beyond the normal weekly service, Rocklin residents also receive green waste pickup, street sweeping, curbside e-waste recycling, spring cleanup, cardboard recycling and dead (large) animal pickup.

This will impact the average end user approximately 4.42% over their current monthly service bill and has no direct impact to the City.