AgdaPkt 2022.03.07 Joint SA PFA_Amended

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Page 1 of 4 Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases Date: Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Teleconference* https://redwoodcity.zoom.us/j/99481825639 Meeting ID: 994 8182 5639 Dial-in audio: (669) 900-6833 On Monday, March 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference* in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 to provide the safest environment for the public, City officials and staff while allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation, the City Council of the City of Redwood City will hold a public hearing to consider: (1) a $2.00 increase for residential regular solid waste collection rates for 20-gallon bins; (2) a $1.00 increase for residential regular solid waste collection rates for 32-gallon bins; and (3) a 1.947% increase for unscheduled solid waste services. If approved, these increases will be effective on April 1, 2022. The purpose of this notice is to describe the proposed rate increases and to notify you of the public hearing. * Please note, depending on the COVID-19 safety precautions in place at the time, the public hearing may take place in- person and via teleconference. Further details will be included in the agenda, which will be posted at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing at https://www.redwoodcity.org/city-hall/city-council/city-council-meetings-agendas-and- minutes. THE PROPOSAL The City Council will consider the following proposed solid waste rate increases at the City Council meeting on March 7, 2022: $2.00 increase for regular, scheduled, basic collection of residential solid waste and recyclable materials for 20- gallon bins, $1.00 increase for regular, scheduled, basic collection of residential solid waste and recyclable materials for 32- gallon bins, and 1.947% increase for unscheduled solid waste services. The proposed solid waste rates are calculated to recover the cost of providing solid waste services to each commercial and residential customer class. These services are provided by Recology San Mateo County under contract with the City. The proposed rate increases are designed to ensure that the revenue collected from the solid waste rates is sufficient to cover Recology’s full costs of providing solid waste services. REGULAR SERVICE The proposed increases are necessary to proportionately allocate increased collection costs, including, but not limited to disposal and processing fees, labor costs, fuel and power costs, and other associated operating and maintenance costs, to 7.B. - Page 11 of 14 189