24-387
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICES INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF REPUBLIC SERVICES INC., FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; (2) ACCEPTING THE FINAL FRANCHISE FEE STUDY; AND (3) AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH A PROPOSITION 218 MAJORITY PROTEST PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS RELATED TO PROPOSED INCREASES IN PROPERTY RELATED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES CEQA: Approval of a new solid waste collection agreement is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section15301(b) pertaining to existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities to provide electrical power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services. This proposed action also meets the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) common sense exemption. The collection and disposal of solid waste is not only mandated and regulated by state law but is also an essential service for public health and safety. Proposed action related to the Franchise Fee Study and Proposition 218 procedural requirements are not projects as defined by CEQA.
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 29, 2024
- On agenda
- November 18, 2024
- Passed
- November 18, 2024
- Enactment no.
- RES 2024-140