Item 7.2: Assessment of Delinquent
Solid Waste Service Charges as
Liens on Parcels and Placement on
Property Tax Bills
C I T Y CO U NC I L P U B LI C H E A RI NG
J UN E 3 , 2 0 2 5
J I MM Y VA S Q UE Z , R EV E NU E MA N A G E R, F I NA NC E D E PA RT ME N T
A D R I A N D EL R I O, A S S I S TA NT D I RE C TOR , F I NA N CE
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
Lien Process Overview
City and Republic Services staff work closely leading up to the Public Hearing and carry out the lien process per CVMC 13.14.180.
➢Staff is submitting a lien list containing 782 accounts valued at $188,353 ➢40 lien-eligible accounts valued at $14K were placed on the payment plans ➢$721K in past-due bills collected since Initial Past Due Notice sent in January 2025 Our comprehensive approach is highlighted by the following:
◦ Several touchpoints and informative noticing to customers ◦ Dedicated customer support phone line and payment support ◦ Third-party parcel and account validation
◦ Legal review of noticing and communication
◦ Translated notices
◦ Offering payment plans
Lien Process Timeline
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.