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32 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, (1) APPROVING AN AMENDED
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER’S REPORT ; (2) DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE SOLID WASTE
FEES; AND (3) SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING THEREON.
WHEREAS, Section 5.01.070 of the Culver City Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to establish, by resolution, solid waste collection fees; and WHEREAS, these proceedings relate to the levy and collection of solid waste collection fees effective July 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the fees for solid waste collection were last increased in 2021 for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 through 2025-2026; and
WHEREAS, the City ’s consultant, SCS Engineers, Inc. prepared an engineer’s report beginning Fiscal Year 202 6-2027 for solid waste fees (“Engineer’s Report”); and
WHEREAS, Culver City’s solid waste collection services encompass the collection of refuse, recycling, organics and construction & demolition waste.
WHEREAS, the E ngineer’s Report determined rate options t o meet operational needs, comply with new and existing legislative requirements and reach and maintain the required 25% operational reserve; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer’s Report has been filed with the City Clerk and submitted to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Engineer’s Report as presented and is preliminary satisfied with the proposed report, each
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32 and all of the budget items and documents as set forth therein and is satisfied that the levy amounts, on a preliminary basis, have been allocated so that the proposed fees accurately reflect the current costs to provide the City’s solid waste collection services, as set forth in the Engineer’s Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
1. The Engineer’s Report as presented and consisting of the estimated costs of operation, maintenance, repair and improvements for the provision of solid waste services is hereby approved on a preliminary basis and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection.
2. It is the intention of the City Council to levy and collect the proposed fees to pay the costs and expenses for the operation, maintenance, repair and improvements necessary to provide the City’s solid waste collection services (which consist of the collection of refuse, recycling , organics and construction & demolition waste) , effective July 1, 2026. The operation, maintenance, repair and improvements are generally described as: costs for refuse collection, disposal, recycling and organics programs and public outreach, including repairs and maintenance to refuse vehicles and repairs and maintenance and improvements to the transfer station. Costs include all necessary service, operations, administration and maintenance required to provide the City’s refuse, recycling, organics and construction & demolition collection services in a manner that serves the best interest of the public health, safety and general welfare.
3. The Engineer’s Report, as preliminar ily approved by the City Council, is on file with the City Clerk and open for public inspection. Reference is made to the
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32 Engineer’s Report for a full detailed description of the proposed fees necessary to accurately reflect the City’s costs to operate the refuse and recycling operations.
4. As recommended in the Engineer’s Report:
a) The assessment for all solid waste services would increase by:
i) 9% in Fiscal Year 2026-2027;
ii) 8% in Fiscal Year 2027-2028;
iii) 5% in Fiscal Years 2028-2029 through 2030-2031.
b) The Engineer’s Report further recommends assessment increases of various amounts for other miscellaneous fees, as set forth in the Engineer’s Report.
5. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled to be held at the Mike Balkman Council Chambers, 9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, California, on May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. All interested persons, prior to the conclusion of the hearing, shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. The City Council shall consider all oral statements or written communication made or filed by any interested person.
6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the public hearing by mailing such notice to the record owner of all impacted parcels at least 45 days prior to the date set for the public hearing, as provided under applicable law. / / /
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32 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2026.
FREDDY PUZA, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JEREMY BOCCHINO, City Clerk HEATHER BAKER, City Attorney Roland Miranda