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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE FEES EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2026.
WHEREAS, Section 5.01.070 of the Culver City Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to establish, by resolution, refuse (including recycling and organics) collection fees (collectively, “Solid Waste Fees”); and WHEREAS, the City Council accepted an E ngineer’s Report on April 13, 2026 which analyzed the cost of solid waste removal services and the current rates being charged for the service, concluding that rates are currently well below the cost to provide such services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that an increase in Solid Waste Fee rates is necessary for the continued provision of solid waste collection services, to protect public health and safety, to comply with local, state, and federal laws, and to ensure continued operation of the City’s solid waste services in future years; and WHEREAS, the City Council declared its intention to raise Solid Waste Fee rates, and on April 11, 2026 a notice was mailed to each property owner and business owner advising that the Solid Waste Fees will be increased effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, listing the date for the public hearing, describing procedures for submitting a written protest, and providing information related to the need to increase the fees including a link to the full Engineer’s Report posted on the City website; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has heard all testimony , reviewed and considered the Engineer’s Report as well as all documents and testimony from staff, and considered all objections to the proposed Solid Waste Fees at a duly noticed public hearing held on May 26, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that no majority protest exists for the proposed rate increase as of the close of the Public Hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to proceed with the increased rates of Solid Waste Fees effective July 1, 202 6, with the scheduled increases of such fees, and with the collection of those fees as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
1. Pursuant to CCMC Section 5.01.070 , t he City Council hereby overrules any objections and confirms the collection of Solid Waste Fees at the rates set forth in the Engineer’s Report approved on April 13, 2026, for Fiscal Year s 2026- 2027 through and including 2030 -2031, to pay the costs and expenses for the operation, maintenance, repair and improvements necessary to provide the City’s refuse, recycling and organics collection services, effective July 1, 2026.
2. As set forth in the Engineer’s Report, the proposed rate for residential and commercial Solid Waste Fees shall:
a. Increase by 9% for Fiscal Year 2026-2027;
b. Increase by 8% above the rate for the preceding fiscal year for Fiscal Year 2027-2028;
c. Increase annually by 5% above the rate for the preceding fiscal year for Fiscal Years 2028-2029, 2029-2030 and 2030-2031.
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3. The collection of Solid Waste F ees as set forth in the Engineer’s Report shall be performed pursuant to law, including CCMC Section 5.01.070.B, which provides for collection of fees by placement on the property tax bills or by monthly billing. For residential service, the County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessment and the assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County property taxes are collected.
After collection by the County, the net amount of the assessment shall be paid to the City of Culver City. Commercial service shall be billed monthly.
4. Upon receipt of monies representing assessments collected by the County, the City shall deposit the monies into a special fund known as the " Sanitation Enterprise Fund.”
5. Immediately upon the adoption of this Resolution, the City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Resolution, which includes the Engineer’s Report containing the approved refuse collection fees, with the County Auditor.
6. A certified copy of the Engineer’s Report shall also be filed in the Office of the City Engineer, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and shall be open for public inspection.
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