Joint Special Council/BFPD
05/19/26 05:30 PM
Finance
Brenna Chavez
Public Hearing
Doc ID: 6375
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING - DELINQUENT TRASH AND SEWER ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff requests that the City Council set the date, time, and place for the next delinquent sewer and trash (utility) accounts hearing for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 220 E. Mountain View St., Barstow, CA 92311.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Barstow began billing for sewer and trash (utility) services in November 2020 for customers who receive trash services within the incorporated city limits and/or for those who are connected to the City's sewer system. Barstow Municipal Code (BMC) Sections 6.20.210 and 13.22.060 authorizes the periodic review of delinquent utility accounts. The code sections also authorizes the collection of delinquent amounts through the lien process, as well as constituting the delinquencies as a special assessment that can be assessed onto the property owner's tax bill.
Delinquent utility accounts are defined as those that have an unpaid (past due) balance after the delinquent (due) date. In order to properly notice those property owners who have a delinquent unpaid balance as of April 30, 2026, on their City of Barstow utility account, and pursuant to the BMC, staff is requesting the City Council establish the regularly scheduled meeting being held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 220 E. Mountain View St., Barstow, CA 92311, as the date, time, and place for hearing any objections or protests pertaining to delinquent trash and sewer accounts. City staff will send the required public hearing notice directly to delinquent property owners.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
Set the public hearing for delinquent sewer and trash (utility) accounts for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Barstow Council Chambers located at 220 E. Mountain View St., Barstow, CA 92311.