Item 7.3: 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
N OV E MB E R 1 8 , 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
Our comprehensive approach is highlighted by the following:
◦ Several touchpoints and informative noticing to customers ◦ Online payment methods
◦ Dedicated customer support phone line
◦ Third-party parcel and account validation
◦ Legal review of noticing and communication
◦ Translated notices
◦ Payment plan set-up and assistance
Program Impact
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 521 accounts valued at $134,946 ➢35 lien-eligible accounts valued at $7K were placed on the payment plans ➢$494K in past-due bills collected since Initial Past Due Notice sent in July 2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution assessing delinquent solid waste service charges as recorded liens upon their respective parcels and placement of those charges on the property tax bill for collection by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector.