Agenda Report
Fullerton City Council
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2026
TO: CITY COUNCIL
SUBMITTED BY: STEPHEN BISE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY: JEROME JOAQUIN, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
MICHELLE DURON, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES WITH REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES, FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES
SUMMARY
Staff requests City Council adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Republic Services for Solid Waste Handling Services for an initial ten-year term, with two optional five-year extensions, for a maximum potential twenty-year contract term.
PROPOSED MOTION
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XXX.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026–XXX – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES WITH REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LLC, DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
Other options brought by City Council.
PRIORITY POLICY STATEMENT
This item matches the following Priority Policy Statements:
Fiscal and Organizational Stability
Infrastructure and City Assets.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact associated with the proposed Solid Waste Management Services Agreement with Republic Services is based on the rates set forth in Exhibit A Approved Rates, attached to the agreement. These rates establish the applicable maximum charges for services provided under the agreement and serve as the basis for the rates passed through to ratepayers.
Any rate adjustments during the contract term would be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement, including annual adjustments based on the applicable Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), subject to the agreement's provisions.
The City would continue to oversee the agreement to ensure compliance with the approved rates, proper accounting of applicable City fees, and all contractual requirements.
DISCUSSION
Public Resources Code Chapter 13.1, commencing with Section 42652, (Senate Bill 1383 (2016)), established mandatory statewide organic waste recycling and food recovery requirements to reduce methane emissions in 2016. To meet these obligations, the City must implement compliant collection and processing programs, necessitating a new Solid Waste Handling Services Agreement.
Following the law’s implementation, and connection with efforts to comply, in early 2025, the City initiated an RFP process for a new franchise agreement to address new requirements. After responses were received from various proposers, on October 6, 2026 City Council selected Republic Services. The Public Resources Code requires City Council adopt a resolution approving the franchise agreement. The recommended resolution would approve the franchise agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of City Council.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Resolution No. 2026-XXX
Attachment 2 - Solid Waste Handling Services Agreement (attachment to Resolution No. 2026-XXX) cc: City Manager Eddie Manfro
Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Republic Services
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