Item 7.2: Assessment of Delinquent
Solid Waste Service Charges as
Liens on Parcels and Placement on
Property Tax Bills
C I T Y C O U N C I L P U B L I C H E A R I N G
M AY 2 8 , 2 0 2 4
J I M M Y VA S Q U E Z , R E V E N U E M A N A G E R , F I N A N C E D E PA R T M E N T
A D R I A N D E L R I O , A S S I S TA N T D I R E C T O R , F I N A N C E D E PA R T M E N T
Solid Waste Service Background
oPer CVMC Section 8.24.010, the collection of
solid waste is a mandatory service which shall
not be discontinued or suspended.
oCVMC Section 8.24.180 outlines payment
obligations, billing cycles, service rates,
penalties for delinquency and the lien process.
oAdditional information on Sustainability/
Trash & Recycling:
o www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean
Process Overview and Program Impact
City and Republic Services staff follow the lien process per CVMC 13.14.180 leading up to the Public Hearing.
Our comprehensive approach is highlighted by the following:
◦ Several touchpoints and informative, translated noticing ◦ Dedicated customer support phone line and payment support ◦ Third-party parcel and account validation
◦ Legal review of noticing and communication
◦ Payment plan options
Staff is submitting a lien list containing 698 accounts valued at $281,000 53 lien-eligible accounts valued at $9K were placed on the payment plans $561K in A/R has been paid since late notices were mailed County property tax rolls have successfully collected $368K out of $423K in delinquent fees
Lien Timeline – May 2024 Lien Event
Chula Vista Lien Timeline
Service
period
Courtesy
Notification
Letter (bill
due 12/31)
Late
Notice
Final Late
Notice
Final Notice
of
Delinquency
Public
Hearing
Notice
Public
Hearing
Published
Public
Hearing
Lien
Recording
Parcels
Added to
Tax Roll
Jul 1 – Dec 31 Dec 21 Jan 10 Mar 30 May 9 May 28May 17 Aug 9Apr 14 May 29 Recommended Action
Staff recommends City Council conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution assessing certain delinquent solid waste service charges as recorded liens upon the respective parcels of land and placement of those charges on the next regular property tax bill for collection by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector.