City of National City
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) 11 the lineal frontage of the property along National City Boulevard. Lineal frontage is a tangible property characteristic that clearly ties the aesthetic benefits received by parcels within the District to the amount of frontage of each property, which is where the aesthetic benefit is to be received and realized.
The improvements and maintenance services being provided to and enjoyed by the parcels within the District provide an aesthetic benefit not provided to any parcels outside of the District boundaries. The annual assessment is based upon a parcel’s lineal frontage unless otherwise identified by the original assessment engineer, as previously approved by property owners at the formation of the District.
There are generally two categories of improvements to be maintained by the District – the median improvements and the frontage improvements. The median improvements benefit all properties within the District. The improvements to the parkway (referred to herein as Frontage Improvements) benefit those properties which they abut. The specific method of spreading the assessment is described below:
5.1.6 MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS
1. The total cost for maintenance of the Median Improvements is apportioned to all parcels in the District and is based on the frontage of each parcel along National City Boulevard.
2. Parcel 32 (APN 562-220-11) does not have frontage on National City Boulevard, but receives some benefit from median improvements and maintenance services benefiting properties within the boundaries of the District. As a result, the original assessment engineer determined that the parcel received a lower level of benefit and therefore assigned 100 frontage feet of benefit to the parcel.
5.1.7 FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS
1. The total cost for maintenance of the Frontage Improvements is apportioned to all parcels in the District and is based on the frontage of each parcel along National City Boulevard.
2. Parcel 32 (APN 562-220-11) does not have frontage on National City Boulevard. As such, Parcel 32 receives no benefit from the frontage improvements.
3. The frontage of each parcel is determined from current Assessor’s maps for the County of San Diego, State of California. All frontage dimensions have been rounded to the nearest foot.
5.2 Maximum Annual Assessment Rates
The maximum annual assessment to be levied on all properties within the District in any fiscal year shall be subject to an annual escalation of up to 10% based upon actual and anticipated expenditures.
City of National City
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) 12 The following table shows the historical maximum annual assessment rates.
Fiscal
Year
Percentage
Increase
Maximum
Frontage Rate
Per Frontage
Foot
Maximum
Median Rate Per
Frontage Foot
Total Maximum
Rate Per
Frontage Foot (1)
Total Actual
Rate Per
Frontage Foot (1)
Actual
Percentage
Increase
1996/97 N/A $3.29 $6.43 $9.72 $9.72 N/A
1997/98 10% 3.62 7.07 10.69 10.69 9.98%
1998/99 10% 3.98 7.78 11.76 11.09 3.74%
1999/00 10% 4.38 8.56 12.94 11.07 -0.18%
2000/01 10% 4.82 9.41 14.23 11.51 3.97%
2001/02 10% 5.30 10.35 15.66 10.52 -8.60%
2002/03 10% 5.83 11.39 17.22 11.03 4.85%
2003/04 10% 6.41 12.53 18.95 11.25 1.99%
2004/05 10% 7.05 13.78 20.84 11.56 2.76%
2005/06 10% 7.76 15.16 22.93 11.68 1.04%
2006/07 10% 8.54 16.68 25.22 12.37 5.91%
2007/08 10% 9.39 18.35 27.74 13.72 10.91%
2008/09 10% 10.33 20.18 30.52 14.79 7.80%
2009/10 10% 11.36 22.20 33.57 16.19 9.47%
2010/11 10% 12.50 24.42 36.93 16.87 4.20%
2011/12 10% 13.75 26.86 40.62 15.75 -6.64%
2012/13 10% 15.12 29.55 44.68 15.80 0.32%
2013/14 10% 16.64 32.51 49.15 15.49 -1.96%
2014/15 10% 18.30 35.76 54.07 15.15 -2.19%
2015/16 10% 20.13 39.33 59.46 15.11 -0.26%
2016/17 10% 22.15 43.27 65.42 15.86 4.96%
2017/18 10% 24.36 47.60 71.96 15.69 -1.07%
2018/19 10% 26.80 52.36 79.16 16.38 4.40%
2019/20 10% 29.48 57.59 87.07 16.76 2.32%
2020/21 10% 32.43 63.35 95.78 17.23 2.80%
2021/22 10% 35.67 69.69 105.36 17.23 0.00%
2022/23 10% 39.24 76.66 115.90 17.63 2.32%
2023/24 10% 43.16 84.32 127.48 17.84 1.19%
(1) Rates are truncated.
The annual assessment shall not exceed the maximum assessment, unless the appropriate Proposition 218 proceedings are conducted by the City to authorize an increase beyond the maximum assessment amount.
The actual combined annual assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2023/24 is $17.84, which reflects an increase of 1.19% from Fiscal Year 2022/23.
5.3 Assessment Roll
The proposed Fiscal Year 2023/24 District assessment roll is listed on the following page.
City of National City
Landscape Maintenance District No 1 (Mile of Cars)
Final Billing Detail Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24
APN Frontage Levy Other Levy Total
560-203-03-00 291 $5,191.70 $0.00 $5,191.70
560-204-02-00 140 2,497.72 0.00 2,497.72
560-204-04-00 190 3,389.77 (0.01) 3,389.76
560-210-01-00 125 2,230.11 (0.01) 2,230.10
560-210-04-00 165 2,943.75 (0.01) 2,943.74
560-210-40-00 211 3,764.43 (0.01) 3,764.42
560-210-41-00 50 892.04 0.00 892.04
560-210-42-00 30 535.22 0.00 535.22
560-261-08-00 270 4,817.04 0.00 4,817.04
560-271-07-00 75 1,338.06 0.00 1,338.06
560-271-09-00 50 892.04 0.00 892.04
560-271-14-00 95 1,694.88 0.00 1,694.88
560-271-15-00 100 1,784.09 (0.01) 1,784.08
560-330-03-00 591 10,543.98 0.00 10,543.98
560-393-03-00 140 2,497.72 0.00 2,497.72
560-393-04-00 480 8,563.64 0.00 8,563.64
562-021-01-00 100 1,784.09 (0.01) 1,784.08
562-021-07-00 160 2,854.54 0.00 2,854.54
562-031-13-00 110 1,962.50 0.00 1,962.50
562-031-14-00 160 2,854.54 0.00 2,854.54
562-090-06-00 270 4,817.04 0.00 4,817.04
562-100-13-00 135 2,408.52 0.00 2,408.52
562-100-14-00 135 2,408.52 0.00 2,408.52
562-150-13-00 209 3,728.75 (0.01) 3,728.74
562-160-07-00 300 5,352.27 (0.01) 5,352.26
562-180-32-00 82 1,462.95 (0.01) 1,462.94
562-180-33-00 127 2,265.79 (0.01) 2,265.78
562-220-11-00 100 985.67 (0.01) 985.66
562-220-13-00 230 4,103.41 (0.01) 4,103.40
562-220-31-00 155 2,765.34 0.00 2,765.34
562-220-32-00 314 5,602.04 0.00 5,602.04
562-251-37-00 202 3,603.86 0.00 3,603.86
562-251-38-00 167 2,979.43 (0.01) 2,979.42
562-252-16-00 330 5,887.50 0.00 5,887.50
562-321-07-00 182 3,247.04 0.00 3,247.04
562-321-08-00 148 2,640.45 (0.01) 2,640.44
562-330-43-00 40 713.63 (0.01) 713.62
562-330-47-00 192 3,425.45 (0.01) 3,425.44
562-330-48-00 133 2,372.84 0.00 2,372.84
562-340-09-00 300 5,352.27 (0.01) 5,352.26
562-340-47-00 164 2,925.91 (0.01) 2,925.90
562-340-48-00 436 7,778.64 0.00 7,778.64
Slight variances may occur due to rounding
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City of National City
Landscape Maintenance District No 1 (Mile of Cars)
Final Billing Detail Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24
APN Frontage Levy Other Levy Total
562-340-49-00 291 5,191.70 0.00 5,191.70
562-340-50-00 300 5,352.27 (0.01) 5,352.26
562-340-69-00 290 5,173.86 0.00 5,173.86
562-340-70-00 300 5,352.27 (0.01) 5,352.26
9065 $160,929.28 ($0.20) $160,929.08 46 Accounts
9065 $160,929.28 ($0.20) $160,929.08 46 Total Accounts
Slight variances may occur due to rounding
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AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning
Prepared by: Martin Reeder, AICP – Planning Manager
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Approved by: Armando Vergara, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT:
Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Its Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 and to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Declaring Its Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 and to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024.”
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:
Not Applicable.
EXPLANATION:
The City formed the Mile of Cars Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 in 1995 to provide for the maintenance, operations, and servicing of certain improvements in the District, including landscaping, signage, and lighting. Each year, the City Council considers the adoption of resolutions to allow the District to continue operating with funding through a special tax levy on properties within the District. The resolution would declare the City’s intention to conduct a public hearing and to levy and collect assessments on behalf of the District for Fiscal Year 202 3-24 based on the Engineer’s Report, an annual report that identifies the assessment to be levied and the work program to be conducted by the Mile of Cars Landscape Maintenance District. The Mile of Cars Association has approved the scope of work, the proposed assessment, and the District budget. The proposed total assessment of $160,929.53 is an increase of roughly 4% over the prior year's total assessment The City’s consultant and City administrative costs are paid from the District’s assessment funds.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
The total proposed budget for the District for Fiscal Year 2023 -24 is $175,720. The funding sources include $160,930 from assessments levied on property owners who directly benefit from the maintenance and improvements carried out within the district, and $14,790 from the City’s General Fund to pay for the general benefit to the public at large from the District’s operations.
Because the City owns one of the parcels within the district, it will pay a share of the $160,930, which for Fiscal Year 2023-24 will be $2,640.44, bringing the total general fund cost to $17,431.
The City receives $5,500 annually to cover administrative costs.
RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Balanced Budget and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review.CCR15378; PRC 21065.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Agenda Report posted within 72 hours of meeting date and time in accordance with Brown Act.
ORDINANCE:
Not Applicable
EXHIBIT:
Exhibit A - Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 20, 2023, AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
WHEREAS, the City Council previously completed its proceedings in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with S ection 22500) (the “Act”) to establish the City’s Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) (the “Assessment District”); and
WHEREAS, the City has retained a consultant for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the Assessment Distric t, and the preparation and filing of an Annual Report; and
WHEREAS, the Council has, by previous resolution, ordered NBS to prepare and file such Annual Report; and
WHEREAS, the consultant has prepared and filed such Annual Report with the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE , DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Intention: The Council hereby declares its intent to levy and collect assessments within the Assessment District to pay the costs of the Improvements for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 20 24. The Council finds that the public’s best interest requires such action.
Section 2: Improvements: The Improvements include, but are not limited to:
landscape planting and irrigation, colored hardscape, lighting systems, graphic panels, banners and signage, painted crosswalks, and street furniture. Services provided include all necessary service, operations, administration and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a healthy, vigorous, and satisfactory condition.
Section 3: Assessment District Boundaries: The boundaries of the Assessment District are as shown by the assessment diagram filed in the offices of the City Clerk, which map is made a part hereof by reference.
Section 4: Annual Report: Reference is made to the Annual Report prepared by NBS, on file with the Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the Assessment District, and the proposed ass essments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the Assessment District.
Section 5: Notice of Public Hearing: The Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the levy of assessments in accordance with Section 22629 of the Act. All objections to the assessment, if any, will be considered by the Council. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:00 pm or as soon thereafter as is feasible in the Council Chambers located at 1243 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950 . The Council further orders the Clerk to publish notice of this resolution in accordance with Section 22626 of the Act.
Section 6: Increase of Assessment: The maximum assessment is not proposed to increase from the previous year a bove that amount previously approved by the property owners (as “increased assessment” is defined in Section 54954.6 of the Government Code).
Section 7: That the City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2023.
________________________
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning
Prepared by: Martin Reeder, AICP – Planning Manager
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Approved by: Armando Vergara, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Resolution initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for fiscal year 2023-24
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) for Fiscal Year 2023-24.”
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:
Not Applicable.
EXPLANATION:
The City formed the Mile of Cars Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 in 1995 to provide for the maintenance, operations, and servicing of certain improvements in the District, including landscaping, signage, and lighting. Each year, the City Council considers the adoption of resolutions to allow the District to continue operating with funding through a special tax levy on properties within the District. The resolution would initiate proceedings for the District for Fiscal Year 202 3-24. The Mile of Cars Association has approved the scope of work, the proposed assessment, and the District budget based on the Engineer’s Report, an annual report that identifies the assessment to be levied and the work program to be conducted by the Mile of Cars Landscape Maintenance District. The proposed total assessment of $160,929.53 is an increase of roughly 4% over the prior year's total assessment. The City’s consultant and City administrative costs are paid from the District’s assessment funds.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
The total proposed budget for the District for Fiscal Year 2023 -24 is $175,720. The funding sources include $160,930 from assessments levied on property owners who directly benefit from the maintenance and improvements carried out within the district, and $14,790 fr om the City’s General Fund to pay for the general benefit to the public at large from the District’s operations.
Because the City owns one of the parcels within the district, it will pay a share of the $160,930, which for Fiscal Year 2023-24 will be $2,640.44, bringing the total general fund cost to $17,431.
The City receives $5,500 annually to cover administrative costs.
RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Balanced Budget and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review.CCR15378; PRC 21065.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Agenda Report posted within 72 hours of meeting date and time in accordance with Brown Act.
ORDINANCE:
Not Applicable
EXHIBIT:
Exhibit A - Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (MILE OF CARS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
WHEREAS, the City Council previously completed its proceedings in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) to establish t he City’s Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (Mile of Cars) (the “Assessment District”); and
WHEREAS, the City has retained a consultant for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the Assessment District, and the preparation and filing of an Annual Report; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to initiate proceedings to provide for the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
NOW, THEREFORE , THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE , DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Annual Report: The Council orders the consultant to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Annual Report concerning the levy and collection of assessments within the Assessment District for the fis cal year co mmencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
Section 2: New Improvements or Changes to Existing Improvements: There are no changes to existing improvement s nor are there any items being added to the list of improvements previously approved at the formation of the Assessment District.
Section 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2023.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Engineering
Prepared by: Ricardo Rodriguez, Assistant Engineer-Civil Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Approved by: Armando Vergara, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT:
Second Public Hearing and Adoption of an Ordinance to Extend the Wastewater Rates Adopted for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 through Fiscal Years 2024-2025 with No Increase.
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold a Second Public Hearing and Adopt the Ordinance Entitled, “Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City , California, Amending Ordinance No. 2017 -2442 Extending the Wastewater Rates Adopted for Fiscal Years 2022 -2023 to Fiscal Years 2023 -2024 and 2024- 2025 with No Increase.”
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:
City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance on May 16, 2023.
EXPLANATION:
In December of 2017 the City Council adopted a 5 year wastewater rate study that set rates for Fiscal Years 2019-2023. The Council action did not specifically note that the wastewater rates would continue at that level until a new study was completed. Those rates went through a full proposition 218 notice and were approved. See table below
The City consultant performed an analysis of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 rates together with Fiscal Years 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 anticipated system and treatment needs and projected costs. The analysis confirmed that no rate increase would be needed for the n ext two fiscal years with available reserves. This is shown in Table B in Exhibit A.
Residential Flat Rates FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 ($ per month)
Single Family Residence $ 35.23 $ 38.68 $ 42.47 $ 46.61 $ 51.18 Multi-Family Residence $ 27.48 $ 30.17 $ 33.13 $ 36.36 $ 39.92 Mobile Homes $ 21.49 $ 23.60 $ 25.91 $ 28.43 $ 31.22
Non-Residential Rates
($ per HCF) FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Suspended Solids/ BOD Solids /
BOD Strength Category
Commercial - Low $ 3.61 $ 3.97 $ 4.35 $ 4.78 $ 5.25
Commercial - Medium Low $ 3.89 $ 4.33 $ 4.73 $ 5.13 $ 5.66 Commercial – Medium $ 4.69 $ 5.37 $ 5.76 $ 6.13 $ 6.80 Commercial - Medium High $ 5.48 $ 6.40 $ 6.80 $ 7.12 $ 7.95 Commercial – High $ 6.82 $ 8.14 $ 8.55 $ 8.79 $ 9.88
The City of National City does not have its own wastewater treatment plant. National City is a member of the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Association (JPA), a twelve -member agency, which uses the City of San Diego Treatment Facilities, primarily the Point Loma Treatment Plant located in Point Loma, San Diego. The JPA shares the cost of the operation and maintenance of this plant and relat ed infrastructure. The Point Lom a Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently undergoing upgrades and the City of San Diego is also implementing the Pure Water Program which also requires some cost sharing for the infrastructure associated with the treatment of the wastewater generated from t he JPA. The City has been monitoring the actual impact on our treatment costs as the Pure Water Program costs have become more certain and these charges have allowed the rates to remain stable for two more years.
The costs for wastewater treatment are more than 60% of the costs for the City’s operation and maintenance. Those costs include major capital costs for the City of San Diego’s Wastewater Treatment Plants and pump stations, conveyance system operation and maintenance system and the Pure Water Program. During the last rate study the City of San Diego was expecting to pay cash for the capital costs of the Pure Water Program and now it is being funded with loans, therefore the costs for the City have flattened and reserves have been able to be reduced.
Because the rates are not being increased and they are only being extended at the current levels, there is no Proposition 218 notification and only this public hearing needs to be held. Therefore the below table is a summary of the service rates being proposed. Staff will be closely monitoring inflation, construction costs and other system needs and costs over the next two years to assess when to complete the next rate study.
National City Server Services Rates for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Residential Flat Rates
(per month)
Existing
Fiscal Year
2022-2023
Monthly
Fiscal Year
2023-2024
Monthly
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Monthly
Single Family Residence $ 51.18 $ 51.18 $ 51.18
Multi-Family Residence $ 39.92 $ 39.92 $ 39.92
Mobile Homes $ 31.22 $ 31.22 $ 31.22
Commercial Variables Rates (per HCF)
Strength Category Suspended
Solids/BOD Strength
Existing
Fiscal Year
2022-2023
Fiscal Year
2023-2024
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Commercial – Low < 200 PPM $5.25 $5.25 $5.25
Commercial - Medium Low 201 to 280 PPM $5.66 $5.66 $5.66 Commercial - Medium
281 to 420 PPM $6.80 $6.80 $6.80
Commercial - Medium High 421 to 600 PPM $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 Commercial – High > 600 PPM $ 9.88 $ 9.88 $ 9.88
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Extending the existing sewer fees at the rates previously established for Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 for two more fiscal years will generate approximately $11.9 million in revenues in each of those years. The revenues will cover the cost of maintenance and operations of the system and a portion of the anticipated need for capital improvements. Expenditures for capital improvements will require the use of approximately $3.0 million in Sewer Fund reserves over the two years, but will not cause the reserves to dip below their target levels as set by City Council Policy #201, Maintenance of Reserve Funds. See Exhibit A for further details.
RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Health, Environment, and Sustainability
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review.CCR15378; PRC 21065.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Agenda Report posted within 72 hours of meeting date and time in accordance with Brown Act.
Published in The Star News, on City Website and Posted on Bulletin Boards at City Hall.
ORDINANCE:
Second Reading and Adoption
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A - Rate Study Memorandum
Exhibit B - Ordinance
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MEMO
Date: April 27, 2023
To: Roberto Yano, Public Works Director, City of National City From: Carmen Kasner, Ardurra Group, Inc.
Subject: Wastewater Rate Analysis
The City of National City (City) adopted via the Proposition 218 process, a wastewater rate study in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (2016-2017) that set rates for FY2017-2018 through FY2022-2023. This included increases for 5 years ending in FY2023. These rates included increases for each of those years of 9.8% with the anticipation that the financial picture of the wastewater system for the City should stabilize during that time. The actual revenues received from the projected rates matched the model well and costs experienced during this time was also similar. When those rates were established, there was significant uncertainty with the actual costs that would be carried by the City for the cost of the treatment and transportation of wastewater to the City of San Diego. This is due to the Pure Water Program that was being implemented to provide the double benefit of “secondary equivalency” to San Diego’s wastewater customers including National City as well as a significant new potable water supply for the City of San Diego.
The City hired Ardurra Group, Inc. as a subconsultant to Anser Advisors to review expected revenue and expenditures for the next few fiscal years to assess whether a rate increase was needed. We have completed that assessment and note the following key elements of the system needs:
1. The City’s Reserves are much higher than the previo us model predicted due to lower costs from Metro during the rate model. Additionally, th e amount of money needed for the Metro Cash Flow reserve has significantly dropped since t he City of San Diego decided to take out loans for the construction of the Pure Water Progra m.
2. Inflation will affect the City’s CIP costs and City of San Diego Metropolitan Treatment System (Metro) system costs. Construction costs are curren tly vastly outpacing inflation, which has increased significantly.
3. Metro costs during the past 5 years have generally been lower than the previous rate model.
Their costs over the next 5 years will be significa ntly more than the previous rate model.
4. No significant changes have occurred in the flow ch aracteristics and distribution of flows or billing classifications in the past 5 years and the refore the current billing structure is appropriate.
5. The City’s CIP budget needs to be increased to addr ess system improvements needed. $4,000,000 can be budgeted and fit within the curre nt rates.
April 27, 2023
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Based upon our review of these key elements and the current reserves, no increase in rates is needed for the City of National City for FY23-24 or FY24-25 at this time. We will continue to monitor it annually and make recommendations based upon actual expenditures and construction costs.
The below table details the recommended monthly and unit charges.
TABLE A
Annual Sewer Service Charges for FY 2023-2024 & FY 2024-2025*
*Commercial properties have an annual minimum charge of $374.61 which is equivalent to a mobile home annual charge. Duplexes on a property are charged one single family rate and one multi-family rate.
For the purposes of this memo, references to a specific fiscal year are for the City’s fiscal year ending June 30. To avoid confusion between calendar and fiscal years, the term FY refers to the year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. The current rates were set through FY 2023 and therefore 2023 is considered current.
User Class Current 2024 2025
Residential: $ Per Month
Single Family 51.18 $ 51.18 $ 51.18 $
Multi-family/Condo 39.92 $ 39.92 $ 39.92 $
Mobile Homes 31.22 $ 31.22 $ 31.22 $
Non-Residential: $ Per HCF
Commercial - Low 5.25 $ 5.25 $ 5.25 $
Commercial - Medium Low 5.66 $ 5.66 $ 5.66 $
Commercial - Medium 6.80 $ 6.80 $ 6.80 $
Commercial - Medium High 7.95 $ 7.95 $ 7.95 $
Commercial - High 9.88 $ 9.88 $ 9.88 $
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The below table details the current beginning balance based on the draft ACFR, budgets and projected expenses for the next two years and resulting Fund balance over the recommended target reserves:
Current
Fiscal Year
2023-2024
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Beginning Balance 19,357,821 $ 16,154,651 $ 15,331,767 $ Revenue:
Non-Operating Revenue - $ - $
User Fees 10,847,898 $ 11,910,000 $ 11,910,000 $ Total Revenue 10,847,898 $ 11,910,000 $ 11,910,000 $ Operations Expenses:
Collection System Maintenance 2,185,086 $ 2,294,340 $ 2,409,057 $ Metro and JPA costs -Blended 6,285,436 $ 7,438,544 $ 7,661,700 $ Total Operations Expenses 8,470,522 $ 9,732,884 $ 10,070,758 $ Capital Improvement Program:
Collection System CIP 5,580,546 $ 3 ,000,000 $ 4,000,000 $ Total Expenses 14,051,068 $ 12,732,884 $ 14,070,758 $ Fund Balance Prior to Reserves 16,154,651 $ 15,331,767 $ 13,171,009 $ Reserve Targets:
Operations/Cash Flow 4,235,261 $ 4, 866,442 $ 5,035,379 $ Metro Cash Flow 825,000 $ 825,00 0 $ 825,000 $ Emergency/Nat. Disaster 2,107,660 $ 1,909,933 $ 2,110,614 $ Capital Expansion Reserve 1,270,578 $ 1,459,933 $ 1,510,614 $ Capital Replacement Reserve 1,270,578 $ 1,459,933 $ 1,510,614 $ Total Recommended Reserves 9,709,078 $ 10,521,240 $ 10,992,220 $ Fund Balance Over/(Under) Reserve Target 6,445,573 $ 4,810,527 $ 2,178,789 $ Sewer Utility Long Range Financial Plan
TABLE B
City of National City
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This analysis maintains the City’s current reserve policy #201, Amended May 4, 2021, that applies to the sewer fund of which there are five elements:
Sewer Service Fund Operations/Cash Flow Reserve : Between 25& 50% of a single year’s budgeted Sewer Service Fund Operating Expenditures.
Sewer Service Fund Metro Cash Flow Reserve : an amount equal to the City’s Estimated portion of the projected cash needs for capital costs of the San Diego Metropolitan Sewerage’s Wastewater Treatment Program.
Sewer Service Fund Emergency/Natural Disaster Reserve : an amount equal to a minimum of 15% of a single year’s budgeted Sewer Service Fund Operating Expenditures.
Sewer Service Fund Capital Replacement Reserve : an amount equal to between 10% & 15% of a single year’s budgeted Sewer Service Fund Operating Expenditures.
Sewer Service Fund Capital Expansion Reserve : an amount equal to between 10% & 15% of a single year’s budgeted Sewer Service Fund Operating Expenditures.
Background: City of National City
The City provides wastewater service to approximately 17,000 customers within the incorporated area of the City of National City. It owns and operates approximately 100 miles of pipeline, 2,000 manholes, and 2 lift stations. The collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater in an environmentally safe and efficient manner promotes healthy communities and increases the quality of life for local residents.
The City is responsible for collecting and conveying wastewater flows originating within the City to the City of San Diego’s Point Loma Treatment Plant for treatment and disposal. The City’s primary goals are operating the sewerage system safely and efficiently while meeting the needs of their customers.
To meet these goals, the City undertakes routine cleaning, inspections, and repairs and rehabilitates its facilities as needed. The wastewater system operates in an area subject to strict regulatory oversight by Federal and State agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The City must comply with a multitude of laws including, but not limited to, State Wastewater Discharge Requirements (WDRs). Complying with these regulations and resulting mandates contributes to a large share of the cost burden on the City’s system.
Background: City of San Diego Metropolitan Sewage Treatment System The City is one of thirteen participating agencies (PAs) who send their wastewater to the City of San Diego Metropolitan Sewage Treatment System (Metro) for treatment and disposal. Along with the other PAs the City entered into the Regional Disposal Agreement with San Diego in 1998.
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In 2015 the City of San Diego initiated a multibillion-dollar public works project entitled the Pure Water Program which will provide the double benefit of “secondary equivalency” to San Diego’s wastewater customers including National City as well as a significant new potable water supply for the City of San Diego. When the last rate study was completed, there was a lot of uncertainty as to whether the Pure Water Program construction would be funded with cash or with loans. The rates and reserves established by the City in the last rate study included reserves that would have allowed for paying cash for the City’s portion of the cost of the program. Since that time, the City of San Diego has obtained low interest loans for much of the work and thus the reserves needed for the Metro system have greatly reduced and now only include regular Capital Improvement Program projects that are anticipated to be paid for with cash. There for the total dollar of necessary reserves for the City has been reduced.
The construction of the Program is well underway and therefore most of the costs are known, but the City of San Diego has also indicated that there are other inflationary items and potential change orders that will affect the City of San Diego’s projects. An Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement between the City of San Diego and the Participating Agencies was adopted in 2018 that updated cost share of this program. Another update is being developed and negotiated that will finalize several elements of that 2018 agreement that were left open. It is anticipated that update will be ready for finalizing in the next 6-12 months. It is not expected that these updates will significantly affect the City’s costs currently projected.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY , CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -2442 EXTENDING THE WASTEWATER RATES ADOPTED FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022 -2023 TO FISCAL YEARS 2023 -2024 and 2024 -2025
WITH NO INCREASE
WHEREAS, the City of National City (“City”) provides sewer services to approximately 9,000 customers; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2017 -2442, adopted by the City Council on December 5, 2017, the City adopted a five -year sewer service fee rate adjustment schedule commensurate with projected Regional Wastewater treatment increases and elected to have sewer service charges collected on the tax roll, as provided by California Health and Safety Code Section 5473 et seq; and
WHEREAS, a study was conducted and determined that the rates approved for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 could be extended to Fiscal Years 2023 -2024 & 2024 -2025 with no increase ; and
WHEREAS, if no increase in wastew ater rates are proposed, then Proposition 218 notification is not required and a Public Hearing can be held to extend the rates at the same level as previously adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby amends Ordinance No. 2017-2442 which established sewer service charges for Fiscal Years 2018 -2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021- 2022, and 2022-2023 and to maintain the rates established for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 as set forth in Exhibit “A” of the staff report, which is incorporated herein by reference effective July 1, 2023.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days (30) from the date of its passage, and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, it or a summary of it, shall be published once with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the same in the Star News, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Diego.
Section 3: The City Council declares that the judicial invalidity of any subsection or portion of this chapter shall not affect the validity of any other remaining section or portion; that the City council would have adopted each of those remaining portions, notwithstanding any later declared invalidity. If any provision determined invalid under the preceding sentence can either be judicially severed or interpreted in a way that could harmonize it with the remaining provisions, then it may be severed or interpreted and applied so as to give full purpose, meaning and effect to the remaining provisions of this Chapter.
Section 4: The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15061(b)(3) – general rule; the project is not considered a project under CEQA as there is no possibility that the activity raised by this Ordinance may have a significant impact on the environment; the city currently charges sewer services fees and by this ordinance will extend the existing fee schedule for two years.
Section 5: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall publish in accordance with the law.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of National City, held on this 16th day of May, 2023.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2023.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Engineering
Prepared by: Martha Juarez, Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Approved by: Armando Vergara, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT:
A Public Hearing to Consider Rate Adjustments for Refuse Services, including Recycling and Organic Waste Disposal, and A mending the Agreement between the City and EDCO Disposal Corp.
RECOMMENDATION:
Hold Public Hearing to Consider Rate Adjustment for Refuse Services and Adopt the Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, Adopting a Resolution Following a Public Hearing Pursuant to Proposition 218 to Consider Rate Adjustments for Refuse Services, Including Recycling and Organics / Yard Waste Disposal, Provided to National City Residences and Businesses by EDCO Disposal Corporation , and Amending the Agreement Between the City and EDCO Disposal Corporation to Increase the Monthly Rates for Refuse Collection Services.”
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:
Not Applicable.
EXPLANATION:
Pursuant to Proposition 218, the City must hold a Public Hearing to receive input as it considers a rate adjustment for refuse services provided to National City residences and businesses by EDCO Disposal Corporation (EDCO). Under a standing franchise agre ement, EDCO is the exclusive waste management provider for the City, including for trash, recyclables and organic waste.
A rate adjustment is being proposed due to the increased costs of providing refuse services to residential and commercial users. For the last several years, EDCO has made adjustments every two (2) years to allow rate elements to stabilize. This has also had the effect of producing a savings to National City residents given that some components, such as the recycling volume, can create a reduction or offset. Rates have not been adjusted since July 1, 2021.
The rates for trash service are based on various components, including: 1) landfill rates, 2) organic/yard waste tonnage, 3) recyclables sold, and 4) the consumer price index (CPI) f or the San Diego area. These factors are described below in further detail. EDCO conducts a Rate Review where the actual total cost/price of budget items is determined and compared to budgeted amounts. EDCO then reviews the data input, calculations, and rate determination with City staff.
EDCO’s proposed rate adjustments for F iscal Year 2023-2024, inclusive of the changes to the rates for the current refuse collection and recycling activities, is 6.65% for residential customers.
The factors contributing to the rate change were as follows:
Landfill
As the City is a member of the Regional Solid Waste Authority (RSWA), the landfill portion of the rate is based on approved changes in the RSWA rate. The RSWA rate per ton increased from $46.22 to $48.53 on July 1, 2022. The increase of $2.31 per ton equates to a weighted average adjustment of $.31 to the standard residential rate and $1.70 to the standard commercial rate.
Ratepayers benefitted as a result of EDCO not requesting an increase in 2022.
Organics
The organics volume, which includes greens/yard and food waste, declined post COVlD-19. This will result in a decrease of $.64 to the standard commercial rate and $.12 decrease to the residential rate.
Recycling
Changes in the value of recyclable materials are factored into the rate. Commodity values increased by approximately $107,000 since the last review period. This equates to a decrease of $3.43 to the standard commercial rate and a decrease of $.47 to the residential rate.
Consumer Price Index CPI
The San Diego CPI index published for 2022 is 348.9, representing a 14.1% i ncrease from the prior index of 305.8. The maximum CPI adjustment allowed for the 2 year period is 12%. This equates to a weighted average adjustment of $1.65 to the standard residential rate, and $9.43 to the standard commercial rate. Ratepayers benefitte d as a result of EDCO not requesting an increase in 2022.
Summary of rate changes:
The last rate adjustment occurred on July 1, 2021. Residential rates increased 4.04% from $22.52 to $23.43 per month, an increase of $0.91 per month. Effective July 1, 2021 , Commercial rates increased 4.30% from $126.21 to $131.64 or $5.43 per month.
Following the standard rate adjustment format, residential waste rates for basic service would increase 6.65% from $23.43 to $24.99 per month, an increase of $1.56 per month per household.
Commercial rates for the most common service (a three cubic yard bin serviced once weekly) would increase 6.16% from $131.64 to $139.75 or $8.11 per month. The proposed increases are reflected on the attached rate schedule effective July 1, 2023.
In an effort to better serve the needs of the community, EDCO also offers special rates for residents who are 60 years of age or older. These include the Senior Discount Rate, which provides the standard residential service, and the Silver Bag progra m, which allows for considerable savings to customers who qualify and are able to minimize their waste generation.
The total proposed rate increases summarized above are for basic service subscribers, and would take effect on July 1, 2023, the beginning of FY 2024.
Residential Service Current Monthly Rate Proposed Monthly Rate (Effective 7/1/21) (Effective 7/1/23)
Base Rate $23.43 $24.99
Senior Discount Rate $18.75 $20.00
Silver Bag Rate $2.87 per bag $3.06 per bag
Pursuant to the requirements of Proposition 218, a Public Notice was mailed to all property owners of record on April 21, 2023 (see Exhibit A). The Proposition 218 process requires that written notification be given to all affected property owners, and that those property owners be given a 45-day period in which to submit written protests if they oppose the proposed rate adjustments.
California Government Code section 53756 permits the adoption of a schedule of fees authorizing automatic formulary adjustments for a period not to exceed five years. The proposed rates will be adjusted annually over the next five-year period, effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028. As part of this hearing, the City will consider authorizing future annual administrative adjustments in the solid waste disposal/recycling rates for both residential and commercial customers, for a period of five years. The first year rates have been calculated as shown within this report and the related exhibits.
For years 2 through 5, the formulary adjustments will be based on the fixed factors of landfill fees, organics waste volume, recycling amounts, and changes in the CPI as detailed above for the upcoming year’s proposed increase. Although the actual rate cannot be determined in advance, three of the factors have fixed maximum increases or “caps”: 1) Landfill cost is capped at 5% increase per year, 2) Organics are adjusted by CPI and capped at 6% increase per year, for actual tonnage collected, 4) CPI is capped at 6% increase per year. While the Recycling component is not capped, it is based on commodity values for actual tonnage collected, and since 2006 has accounted for a change in rates between less than 1% of an increase to less than 3% reduction in overall rates.
The City receives a Franchise Fee as well as a Refuse Enterprise Fund Fee from EDCO, both of which are based on gross receipts. The Refuse Enterprise Fund was established in 1997 through City Council’s adoption of Resolution 97 -68. The revenue received has been used for refuse related purposes including AB939 expenses, litter control, City assistance at Citywide cleanup, special studies, staff suppor t, and other related functions, in accordance with the originally intended purpose. The Enterprise Fund revenues continue to pay for AB939 programs such as Household Hazardous Waste collection and the City’s annual report required by CalRecycle. The fund also helps cover the cost of hazardous waste disposal collected from the public right-of-way and a street sweeper operator.
Under the proposed new rates with EDCO, the Franchise Fee will be increasing according to the table below, however, no changes are proposed to the Refuse Enterprise Fund Fee; these will remain at 3.05% for residential and 2.86% for commercial receipts. In order to support current programs and provide new funding for required SB1383 programming, the Franchise Fees are proposed to increase from 10% to 12.5% over a four-year period as follows:
Date of Increase Increase in Percentage Franchise Fee
July 1, 2023 0% (no increase) 10%
July 1, 2024 1% 11%
July 1, 2025 0.5% 11.5%
July 1, 2026 0.5% 12%
July 1, 2027 0.5% 12.5%
The final proposed rates for residential and commercial customers are shown in the attached Exhibit B and Exhibit C, respectively, with rates for all services shown in Exhibit D. National City currently pays the lowest residential base rate for refuse ser vice in the County. If the total
proposed base rate increase is approved, National City would still have the lowest residential service base rate in the County, as per the attached rate comparison sheet (Exhibit E).
Staff recommends the approval of the proposed adjustment to EDCO’s refuse waste service rates for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
EDCO Disposal – Projected Revenue with rate increase FY23-24 General Fund account 001-00000-3033 = $755,000
Refuse Enterprise Fund account 172-00000-3642 = $210,000 This projected revenue amount reflects a $65,000 increase based on the proposed rate increase.
RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Health, Environment, and Sustainability
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This is not a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to environmental review.CCR15378; PRC 21065.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Property owners were noticed in accordance with Proposition 218 requirements.
ORDINANCE:
Not Applicable
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A - Notice of Public Hearing
Exhibit B - Residential Rates Adjustment
Exhibit C - Commercial Rates Adjustment
Exhibit D - Rate Schedule
Exhibit E - Rate Comparison of Various Cities
Exhibit F – EDCO Presentation
Exhibit G - Resolution
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Proposed Rate Increase for Refuse Services Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Proposition 218 Pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, the City of National City (the “City) hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM, or as soon as possible thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chamber located inside City Hall, at 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California, 91950. Reason for Proposed Rate Increase A rate adjustment is being proposed due to the increased costs of providing refuse services to residential and commercial users as a result of changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), landfill fees, recycling values and organics. If approved, basic service residential rates will increase by $1.89 per month, with a 20% discount for qualifying senior citizens and Senior Silver Bag Service will increase $0.23 per bag. If approved, basic trash service for commercial rates will increase $9.99 per month for a 3 yard container serviced one time per week. These rates were last adjusted on July 1, 2021 and if approved, these rates will become effective on July 1, 2023. Residential Service Current Monthly Rate Proposed Monthly Rate (Effective 7/1/21) (Effective 7/1/23) Base Rate $23.43 $25.32 Senior Discount Rate $18.75 $20.26 Silver Bag Rate $2.87 per bag $3.10 per bag California Government Code section 53756 permits the adoption of a schedule of fees authorizing automatic adjustments for a period not to exceed five years. As part of this hearing, the City will consider authorizing future annual automatic inflationary adjustments in the solid waste disposal/recycling rates for a period of five years based upon changes in the CPI, landfill fees, recycling values and organics. In addition, the City receives a Franchise Fee, which is a portion of EDCO’s revenues. In order to support current programs and provide new funding for required SB 1383 programming, the Franchise Fees are proposed to increase from 10% to 12.5% over a four-year period as follows. On July 1, 2024, Franchise Fees will increase 1%, on July 1, 2025, Franchise Fees will increase 0.5%, on July 1, 2026, Franchise Fees will increase 0.5% and on July 1, 2027, Franchise Fees will increase 0.5%. Engineering & Public Works Department 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950-4301 619/336-4380 Fax 619/336-4397 www.nationalcityca.gov Exhibit A
Protest Procedure The property owner of record may file a written protest to the proposed rate adjustments. Property owners need not attend the public hearing in order to file a protest. Protests may be mailed to: City Clerk, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California 91950. If protesting by mail, please write on the front of the envelope that the enclosed letter of protest is for the proposed refuse and waste disposal adjustments. All protests must be received before the close of the public comment portion of the public hearing on June 6, 2023. Any protests received after that date and time, even if postmarked on or prior to that date, will not be counted. Any protest received via e-mail, fax, or other electronic means shall also not be counted. The signature on the protest must be that of the property owner of record and be an original signature. Protests with copies of signatures will not be counted. Verbal comments do not qualify as a protest, unless accompanied by a written protest. While customers who live on property owned by others may attend the public hearing, the City will only count written protests filed by property owners. Only one valid protest per parcel will be counted. In order to be counted, each protest must contain the following: 1. State that the property owner of record does not agree with the proposed rate adjustments. 2. Identify the location of the parcel by street address, assessor’s parcel number (APN) listed on the address label of your envelope, or City account number. 3. Provide the printed name and original signature of the property owner submitting the protest. 4. If you wish to protest and you own multiple properties, you may file one valid protest for each parcel that you own. Only one protest will be counted per parcel. For example, if you own five parcels and you wish to file protests for each of your properties, you must file five separate protests. 5. If you wish to protest and your parcel is owned by more than one person, or by a corporation or other legal entity, you may only file one protest for that parcel. Proper documentation must be provided showing that the person who signs the protest has the authority to sign on behalf of the other owners, corporation, or legal entity. 6. If the name of the property owner was not shown on San Diego County’s last equalized assessment roll as the owner of record, you must provide the City with a certified copy of a recorded deed. Individuals with disabilities, who require reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the public hearing, should contact the City Clerk’s Office as far in advance of the public hearing as possible. If you have any questions about this process, or this notice in general, please contact the Engineering / Public Works Department at 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950 or by calling (619) 336-4580. Posted: April 21, 2023 Shelley Chapel, MMC City Clerk CV129965 4/21/2023 Engineering & Public Works Department 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950-4301 619/336-4380 Fax 619/336-4397 www.nationalcityca.gov
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA para Evaluar el Incremento Propuesto a la Tarifa de los Servicios de Recolección de Basura Martes 6 de junio de 2023, 6:00 p.m. Propuesta 218 De conformidad con el Artículo XIII D de la Constitución de California y la Ley de Implementación General de la Propuesta 218, el Ayuntamiento de National City (el “Ayuntamiento”) por este medio da aviso de que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el martes 6 de junio de 2023, a las 6:00 PM, o tan pronto como sea posible después de que el asunto pueda ser escuchado, en la reunión ordinaria del Concejo Municipal. La audiencia municipal se llevará a cabo en el Salón del Concejo ubicado dentro del Ayuntamiento, en el 1243 del Boulevard National City, en National City, California, 91950. Razón del Incremento Propuesto a la Tarifa El ajuste a la tarifa se está proponiendo debido al incremento de los costos para proporcionar los servicios de recolección de basura a los usuarios residenciales y comerciales como un resultado de los cambios en el Índice de Precios al Consumidor (CPI, por sus siglas en inglés), las tarifas de vertedero, los valores de reciclaje y orgánicos. De ser aprobado, las tarifas residenciales básicas se incrementarán en $1.89 mensuales, con un 20% de descuento para adultos mayores calificados y el Servicio Senior Silver Bag se incrementará $0.23 por bolsa. De ser aprobado, el servicio básico de servicio de recolección de basura para tarifas comerciales se incrementará $9.99 mensuales para un contenedor de 3 yardas con servicio una vez a la semana. Estas tarifas se ajustaron por última vez el 1 de julio de 2021 y de ser aprobadas, estas tarifas iniciarán su vigencia el 1 de julio de 2023. Servicio Residencial Tarifa Mensual Actual Tarifa Mensual Propuesta (A partir del 1/7/21) (A partir del 1/7/23) Tarifa Base $23.43 $25.32 Tarifa con Descuento para Adultos Mayores $18.75 $20.26 Tarifa Silver Bag $2.87 por bolsa $3.10 por bolsa La sección 53756 del Código de Gobierno de California permite la adopción de un programa de tarifas que autorice ajustes automáticos por un periodo que no exceda los cinco años. Como parte de esta audiencia, el Ayuntamiento considerará la autorización de futuros ajustes inflacionarios anuales automáticos en las tarifas por disposición/reciclaje de residuos sólidos por un periodo de cinco años basados en los cambios del CPI, las tarifas de vertedero, los valores de reciclaje y orgánicos. Además, el Ayuntamiento recibe una Tarifa de Franquicia, la cual es una parte de los ingresos de EDCO. Con el objeto de apoyar los programas actuales y proporcionar financiamiento nuevo para la programación exigida por la SB 1383, se propone incrementar las Tarifas de Franquicia de un 10% a un 12.5% durante un periodo de cuatro años de la siguiente manera. El 1 de julio de 2024, las Tarifas de Franquicia se incrementarán un 1%, el 1 de julio de 2025, las Tarifas de Franquicia se incrementarán un 0.5%, el 1 de julio de 2026, las Tarifas de Franquicia se incrementarán un 0.5% y el 1 de julio de 2027, las Tarifas de Franquicia se incrementarán un 0.5%. Departamento de Ingeniería y Obras Públicas 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950-4301 619/336-4380 Fax 619/336-4397 www.nationalcityca.gov
Procedimiento de Protesta El dueño registrado de la propiedad puede presentar por escrito una protesta contra los ajustes de tarifa propuestos. No es necesario que los dueños de las propiedades acudan a la audiencia pública con el objetivo de presentar una protesta. Las protestas pueden ser enviadas por correo postal al: Secretario Municipal, en el 1243 del National City Boulevard, en National City, California 91950. Si protesta por correo postal, por favor escriba en el anverso del sobre que la carta de protesta adjunta es en contra de los ajustes propuestos para el servicio de recolección de basura y disposición de residuos. Todas las protestas deben ser recibidas antes del cierre de la parte de comentarios públicos de la audiencia pública el 6 de junio de 2023. Cualquier propuesta recibida después de esa fecha y hora, aún si tienen sello postal previo a esa fecha, no se tendrán en cuenta. Cualquier protesta recibida por correo electrónico, fax u otros medios electrónicos tampoco se tendrán en cuenta. La firma de la protesta debe ser la del dueño registrado de la propiedad y ser una firma original. Las protestas con copias de firmas no se tendrán en cuenta. Los comentarios en forma verbal no califican como una protesta, a menos que estén acompañados de una protesta por escrito. Aunque los clientes que viven en una propiedad de alguien más pueden asistir a la audiencia pública, el Ayuntamiento solo tendrá en cuenta protestas por escrito presentadas por los dueños de las propiedades. Sólo se tomará en cuenta una protesta válida por parcela. Para que sea tomada en cuenta, cada protesta debe contener lo siguiente: 1. Declaración de que el dueño registrado de la propiedad no está de acuerdo con los ajustes de tarifa propuestos. 2. Identificar la ubicación de la parcela mediante la dirección postal, el número de parcela del tasador (APN, por sus siglas en inglés) mencionados en la etiqueta de dirección de su sobre o el número de cuenta del Ayuntamiento. 3. Proporcionar el nombre impreso y la firma original del dueño de la propiedad que presenta la protesta. 4. Si desea protestar y es dueño de múltiples propiedades, puede presentar una protesta válida por cada parcela de su propiedad. Únicamente se tomará en cuenta una protesta por parcela. Por ejemplo, si es propietario de cinco parcelas y usted desea presentar protestas para cada una de sus propiedades, debe presentar cinco protestas por separado. 5. Si desea protestar y su parcela es propiedad de más de una persona o una empresa u otra entidad legal, puede presentar solamente una protesta por esa parcela. La documentación adecuada se debe proporcionar demostrando que la persona que firma la protesta tiene la autoridad para firmar en nombre de los otros propietarios, empresa o entidad legal. 6. Si el nombre del dueño de la propiedad no aparece en la última lista de tasaciones balanceadas del Condado de San Diego como el dueño registrado de la propiedad, usted debe proporcionar al Ayuntamiento una copia certificada de una escritura registrada. Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten adaptaciones razonables de conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, con el objetivo de participar en la audiencia pública, deben ponerse en contacto con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal con la mayor antelación posible a la audiencia pública. Si tiene dudas acerca de este proceso o este aviso en general, por favor póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Ingeniería / Obras Públicas en el 1243 del Boulevard National City, National City, CA 91950 o llamando al (619) 336-4580. Publicado: 21 de abril de 2023 Shelley Chapel, MMC, Secretario Municipal Departamento de Ingeniería y Obras Públicas 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950-4301 619/336-4380 Fax 619/336-4397 www.nationalcityca.gov
Residential Rates Adjustment
National City
Gross Residential Rate Revenue - 2022
Less Residential Franchise Fees @ 10%
Less Enterprise Fund (res portion) ($58,779)
Residential Rate Revenue Net of Franchise and Enterprise Fund Revenue Components (net of Franchise Fees)
Residential Rate Revenue Net of Franchise Fees
Less: Actual Residential refuse Disposal Expense
Less: Actual Organic Waste Disposal (res portion)
Add: Recycling Revenue (residential portion) $68,722
Residential Service Revenue
Old New Index Change Rate Component
Percent Change
RSWA Disposal Tipping Fee per Ton 46.22$ 48.53$ 2.31$ 5.00% Organics 159,044$ 141,918$ (17,126)$ -10.77%
Recycling Revenue Increase / (Decrease) $44,437 $77,125 32,688$ 73.56% CPI- San Diego 2nd Half Index CUURS49ESA0 305.8 348.9 43.13 14.10% CPI- San Diego Index Cap 12.00%
Component
Weight
Weighted Rate
Adjustment
Refuse Disposal 30.47% 1.52%
Organics 5.63% -0.61%
Recycling Revenue (Increase)/Decrease -3.14% -2.31%
Service 67.05% 8.05%
Totals 100.00% 6.65%
Service Weighted Rate
Adjustment Rate Change Adjusted Monthly
Rate
Residential Single Family Rate 6.65% 1.56 24.99
Senior Rate 6.65% 1.25 20.00
Silver Bag 6.65% 0.19 3.06
Multi family recycling per Unit 6.65% 0.08 1.27
New
Rate Allocation
Service $13.72 $1.65 $15.36
Landfill $6.23 $0.31 $6.54
Enterprise Fund $0.63 $0.04 $0.67
Recycling ($0.64) ($0.47) ($1.11)
Organics $1.15 ($0.12) $1.03
Franchise Fee (10%) $2.34 $0.16 $2.50
Total Rate $23.43 $1.56 $24.99
Current Monthly Rate
$23.43
$18.75
$1.19
$2.87
Updated Allocation
of current rate Change
12.00%
Apply weighted percentage change to Residential Rates
-10.77%
73.56%
Rate Adjustment - July 1, 2023
$1,908,641
1,908,641$
Annual Amount
Percentage of Rate Revenue Net of
Franchise Fees
100.00%
Revenue Components (net of Franchise Fees)
Gross Rate Revenue & Franchise Fees
Annual Amount
2,186,022$
($218,602)
5.00%
-$581,468 -30.47%
-$107,449
67.05%
-5.63%
Rate Component Percent Change
Percentage change in adjustment factors
Adjustment Factor
$1,288,447
Weighted percentage change in adjustment factors
3.14%
Revenue Components
Exhibit B
Commercial Rates Adjustment
National City
Gross Commercial Rate Revenue - 2022
Less Gross Franchise Fees @ 10%
Less Enterprise Fund (comm portion) ($138,007)
Commercial Rate Revenue Net of Franchise Fee and Enterprise Fund Commercial Rate Revenue Net of Franchise Fees
Less: Actual Commercial Refuse Disposal Expense
Less: Actual Organic Waste Disposal(comm portion) -$218,153 Add: Recycling Revenue (comm portion) $139,527
Commercial Service Revenue
Old New Index Change Rate Component
Percent Change
RSWA Disposal Tipping Fee per Ton 46.22$ 48.53$ 2.31$ 5.00% Organics 322,907$ 288,138$ (34,769)$ -10.77%
Recycling Revenue Increase / (Decrease) 82,100$ 156,587$ 74,487$ 90.73% CPI- San Diego 2nd Half Index CUURS49ESA0 305.8 348.9 43.13 14.10% CPI- San Diego Index Cap 12.00%
Component Weight Weighted Rate
Adjustment
Refuse Disposal 29.67% 1.48%
Organics 5.15% -0.55%
Recycling (Increase)/Decrease -3.30% -2.99%
Service 68.47% 8.22%
Totals 100.00% 6.16%
Service Weighted Rate
Adjustment Rate Change Adjusted Monthly
Rate
3 Cu Yard x 1 week 6.16% $8.11 $139.75
Updated Allocation Change Proposed
of current rate New Allocation
Service $78.57 $9.43 $88.00
Landfill $34.04 $1.70 $35.74
Enterprise Fund $3.74 $0.23 $3.97
Recycling ($3.78) ($3.43) ($7.21)
Organics $5.91 ($0.64) $5.27
Franchise Fee (10%) $13.16 $0.82 $13.98
Total Rate $131.64 $8.11 $139.75
-29.67%
Annual Amount
Rate Adjustment - July 1, 2023
4,857,543$
($485,754)
4,233,782$
Apply weighted percentage change to Commercial Rates
90.73%
-10.77%
Rate Component Percent Change
5.00%
68.47%$2,899,027
Percentage change in adjustment factors
Adjustment Factor
-$1,256,129
100.00%
-5.15%
3.30%
Gross Rate Revenue & Franchise Fees
Revenue Components (net of Franchise Fees) Annual Amount Percentage of Rate Revenue Net of Franchise Fees
Current Monthly Rate
$4,233,782
$131.64
Weighted percentage change in adjustment factors
Components of Actual Revenue
12.00%
Exhibit C
CURRENT PROPOSEDPROPOSED
MONTHLY MONTHLY CHANGE
RATE RATE
1. RESIDENTIAL
Per month residential single family properties $23.43 $24.99 $1.56 6.65% Per month second thru fourth unit $16.42 $17.51 $1.09 6.65%
2. TRAILER PARKS AND MOTELS
One time per week, per unit, per month $14.41 $15.37 $0.96 6.65%
3. MULTI-FAMILY 5+ UNITS
One time per week, per unit, per month $14.06 $14.99 $0.94 6.65%
4. SENIOR CITIZEN RESIDENTIAL
Per month $18.75 $20.00 $1.25 6.65%
5. SILVER BAG SERVICE
Per month $2.87 $3.06 $0.19 6.65%
6. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
(1) 90 gallon automated cart
One time per week, per month $24.91 $26.44 $1.53 6.16%
(2) 90 gallon automated cart
One time per week, per month $46.33 $49.18 $2.85 6.16%
(3) 90 gallon automated cart
One time per week, per month $59.56 $63.23 $3.67 6.16%
(4) 90 gallon automated cart
One time per week, per month $73.60 $78.13 $4.53 6.16%
(5) 90 gallon automated cart
One time per week, per month $96.14 $102.06 $5.92 6.16% Additional or unusual accumulation
of rubbish (per cubic yard) $24.91 $26.44 $1.54 6.16%
NATIONAL CITY RATE SCHEDULE
July 1, 2023
Exhibit D
CURRENT PROPOSED PROPOSED
COLLECTIONNUMBER YARDS MONTHLY MONTHLY CHANGE
FREQUENCYOF BINSPER MONTH RATE RATE
REFUSE BIN SERVICE
1 1 13 $131.64 $139.75 $8.11 6.16%
2 1 26 $222.19 $235.88 $13.69 6.16%
3 1 39 $312.77 $332.04 $19.27 6.16%
4 1 52 $406.01 $431.02 $25.01 6.16%
5 1 65 $499.24 $529.99 $30.75 6.16%
6 1 78 $592.49 $628.99 $36.50 6.16%
7 1 91 $685.71 $727.95 $42.24 6.16%
1 2 26 $224.87 $238.72 $13.85 6.16%
2 2 52 $403.34 $428.19 $24.85 6.16%
3 2 78 $581.82 $617.66 $35.84 6.16%
4 2 104 $757.61 $804.28 $46.67 6.16%
5 2 130 $933.44 $990.94 $57.50 6.16%
6 2 156 $1,109.26 $1,177.59 $68.33 6.16%
7 2 182 $1,285.07 $1,364.23 $79.16 6.16%
1 3 39 $318.10 $337.69 $19.59 6.16%
2 3 78 $579.16 $614.84 $35.68 6.16%
3 3 117 $840.21 $891.97 $51.76 6.16%
4 3 156 $1,098.61 $1,166.28 $67.67 6.16%
5 3 195 $1,356.98 $1,440.57 $83.59 6.16%
6 3 234 $1,615.38 $1,714.89 $99.51 6.16%
7 3 273 $1,873.78 $1,989.20 $115.42 6.16%
1 4 52 $411.32 $436.66 $25.34 6.16%
2 4 104 $754.97 $801.48 $46.51 6.16%
3 4 156 $1,098.61 $1,166.28 $67.67 6.16%
4 4 208 $1,439.57 $1,528.25 $88.68 6.16%
5 4 260 $1,780.55 $1,890.23 $109.68 6.16%
6 4 312 $2,121.50 $2,252.18 $130.68 6.16%
7 4 364 $2,462.47 $2,614.16 $151.69 6.16%
1 5 65 $504.57 $535.65 $31.08 6.16%
2 5 130 $930.77 $988.11 $57.34 6.16%
3 5 195 $1,356.98 $1,440.57 $83.59 6.16%
4 5 260 $1,769.88 $1,878.90 $109.02 6.16%
5 5 325 $2,182.77 $2,317.23 $134.46 6.16%
6 5 390 $2,595.66 $2,755.55 $159.89 6.16%
7 5 455 $3,008.59 $3,193.92 $185.33 6.16%
1 6 78 $597.80 $634.62 $36.82 6.16%
2 6 156 $1,106.60 $1,174.77 $68.17 6.16%
3 6 234 $1,615.38 $1,714.89 $99.51 6.16%
4 6 312 $2,108.18 $2,238.04 $129.86 6.16%
5 6 390 $2,601.00 $2,761.22 $160.22 6.16%
6 6 468 $3,093.80 $3,284.38 $190.58 6.16%
7 6 546 $3,586.64 $3,807.58 $220.94 6.16%
COMMINGLED ORGANIC SERVICE
1 1 65 Gallon cart $93.38 $99.13 $5.75 6.16%
1 1 96 Gallon cart $106.48 $113.04 $6.56 6.16%
1 1 2 cubic yard bin $177.57 $188.51 $10.94 6.16%
2023 San Diego County Franchise City Pr
oposed Residential Rates
City Total Effective Date
National City $24.99 Proposed 7/1/23
El Cajon $26.90 Effective 1/1/23
Coronado $27.48 Proposed 7/1/23
La Mesa - 2-year rate $27.53 Proposed 7/1/23
Escondido $28.66 Effective 1/1/23
Lemon Grove $29.80 Proposed 7/1/23
Solana Beach $29.80 Proposed 7/1/23
Encinitas $29.93 Proposed 7/1/23
Poway $30.06 Proposed 7/1/23
Santee $30.29 Effective 1/1/23
San Marcos $31.36 Proposed 7/1/23
Del Mar $31.94 Proposed 7/1/23
Oceanside $32.09 Effective 1/1/24
Vista $34.46 Proposed 7/1/23
Imperial Beach $41.38 Proposed 7/1/23
Carlsbad ** $28.02 ** Effective 7/1/22
Chula Vista ** $32.27 ** Effective 2/1/22
** Unable to obtain 2023 rate
Exhibit E
On the Road to Zero Waste
Rate Adjustment Overview 2023
Proposed
Residential Rate
On the Road to Zero Waste
Silver Bag Rates
- Monthly Adjustment = $0.19 / bag
- Increase from $2.87 to $3.06/ bag
Senior Discount Rates
- Monthly Adjustment = $1.25 / month
- Increase from $18.75 to $20.00
Basic Residential Service
- One 95 Gallon Trash Cart
- One 65 Gallon Recycling Cart / Additional at no charge - One 95 Gallon Organics Cart / Up to two additional at no charge Total Monthly Adjustment = $1.56
Current rate of $23.43 moving to $24.99 (6.65%) / Applicable CPI was 12.0%
Services
• Four Free Bulky Item Collections per year
• Two Free Residential Disposal Coupons per year
• Two Free Shredding / E-Waste / Mulch events per year
• Numerous neighborhood Clean-Up Events all year
• EDCO added 50 public carts and collection
• Committed & Engaged Community Partner
On the Road to Zero Waste
Commingled Residential Organics April,2021
Commercial & Multi-Family - Oct 2022
National City SB1383 compliance numbers:
Commingled Organics
Collection 2023 Update
On the Road to Zero Waste
On the Road to Zero Waste
Questions
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 –
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ,
ADOPTING A RESOLUTION FOLLOWING A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 TO CONSIDER RATE ADJUSTMENT S FOR REFUSE SERVICES
INCLUDING RECYCLING AND ORGANICS/YARD WASTE DISPOSAL PROVIDED TO
NATIONAL CITY RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES BY EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION
AND AMENDING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND EDCO DISPOSAL
CORPORATION TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY RATES FOR REFUSE COLLECTION
SERVICES
WHEREAS, on September 25, 1990, the City of National City and EDCO Disposal Corporation (“EDCO”) entered into an Agreement for Collection of Rubbish and Trash between the City of National City and EDCO Disposal Corporation (“Agreement”) providing for refuse collection services; and
WHEREAS, the Proposition 218 process requires that written notification of proposed rate adjustments be given to all affected property owners, and that those property owners are given a 45-day period in which to submit written protests if t hey oppose the proposed rate adjustments; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Proposition 218, on April 21, 2023, a Public Notice was mailed to all property owners giving notice of the date, time and place wherein a Public Hearing would be held on the proposed rate adjustment; and
WHEREAS, on June 6 , 2023, the City Council held a Public Hearing on the proposed increases in rates; and
WHEREAS, during the Public Hearing, the City Council heard and considered all oral objections and protests against the proposed increases in rates; and
WHEREAS, prior to the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Clerk received all written protests to the proposed increases in rates; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk counted the written protests; and
WHEREAS, written protests against the proposed increases in rates were not presented by a majority of the owners or the tenants; and
WHEREAS, having no majority protest, on June 6, 2023, the City Council considered the rate adjustment as it relates to amending the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was amended on June 22, 1993, pursuant to Resolution No. 93-86; on November 9, 1993, pursuant to Resolution No. 93 -176; on June 21, 1994, pursuant to Resolution No. 94-88; on September 16, 1997, pursuant to Resolution No. 97 -119; on June 12, 2001, pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-88; and on May 20, 2003, pursuant to Resolution No. 2003- 64; June 21, 2005, pursuant to Resolution No. 2005-134 June 5, 2007, pursuant to Resolution No. 2007-116; June 4, 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 2013 -79; and on June 2, 2015 pursuant to
Resolution No. 2015 -82, June 6, 2017 pursuant to Resolution No. 2017 -87 and May 21, 2019 pursuant to Resolution No. 2019 - 76; May 18, 2021 pursuant to Resolution No.2021- 50; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 23 of the Agreement, titled “Applications for Rate Change”, EDCO may apply annually for changes in the rates charged; and
WHEREAS, EDCO has applied for an increase of $1.56 per month to the residential rate, and $8.11 per month to the standard commercial rate; and
WHEREAS, the proposed increases are based on an increase in the tipping fees at the landfill, the increase in organic waste tonnage, the increase in revenue from recyclables sold, and the San Diego Consumer Price Index; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 53756 permits that the rates be adjusted administratively over the next five years based on changes in the tipping fees at the land fill (increase capped at 5% per year), volume and cost of organic waste (increase capped at 6% per year), revenue from recyclables sold (not capped but historically impacts rate -3% to +1% per year), and the San Diego Consumer Price Index (increase capped at 6% per year); and
WHEREAS, Franchise Fees are proposed to increase from 10% to 12.5% over a four-year period as follows. On July 1, 2023 Franchise Fees will not increase, o n July 1, 2024, Franchise Fees will increase 1%, on July 1, 2025, Franchise Fee s will increase 0.5%, on July 1, 2026, Franchise Fees will increase 0.5% and on July 1, 2027, Franchise Fees will increase 0.5%; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4 of the Agreement titled “Rates for Contractor’s Services”, EDCO shall charge no more than the maximum rate set forth in the Rate Schedule, which is set out in Exhibit “A” of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment to this Agreement is reflected in Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the proposed increases in rates reflected in the Rate Sch edules will be effective July 1, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Finds, orders and declares that there was no majority protest of the proposed rate adjustment.
Section 2: Authorizes EDCO Disposal Corporation to increase the rates charged for refuse collection services, effective July 1, 2023, as set out in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by this reference is incorporated herein and though set forth in full with the Rate Schedules titled “Residential Rates Adjustments” and “Commercial Rates Adjustments”.
Section 3: Authorizes EDCO Disposal Corporation to increase the rates charged for refuse collection services using automatic formulary adjustments based on the fixed factors of landfill fees, organics waste volume, recycling amounts, and changes in the CPI, as detailed above, to determine the rates in years 2 through 5 for the five-year period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028.
Section 4: Authorizes the Mayor to execute the Amendment to the Agreement between the City of National City and EDCO Disposal Corporation.
Section 5: The City Cle rk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolution.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of June 2023.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barry J. Schultz, City Attorney
EXHIBIT “A”
EXHIBIT “A”