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PUBLIC HEARING
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: July 15, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject: Public Hearing and Resolution Confirming Assessments for Delinquent Solid Waste Collection Service Charges on the Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (All Wards) Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-106, Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, to adopt the report proposing to have delinquent solid waste collection service charges collected on the tax roll.
City Manager's Comments
The City Manager recommends the placement of liens on the delinquent accounts.
Executive Summary
On April 23, 2026, an administrative hearing was held pursuant to section 8.24.050 of the Municipal Code to address delinquent account statuses. Under Government Code sections 38790.1 and 25831, and Chapter 8.24 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code, the City is authorized to place solid waste collection charges delinquent for 60 days or more on the annual secured property tax roll. A resolution is proposed to confirm the placement of liens on the delinquent accounts. Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council conduct a Public Hearing to consider and adopt the resolution authorizing the filing of liens against these properties with the County Assessor.
Background
On April 1, 2016, the City of San Bernardino contracted with Burrtec Waste Industries (”Burrtec”) to provide solid waste collection services.
Government Code sections 38790.1 and 25831, and Chapter 8.24 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code authorize the City to place solid waste collection charges delinquent for 60 days or more on the annual secured property tax roll. Customers who do not pay in full within 45 days after the date of billing are notified by Burrtec that if the 3 0
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bill is not paid within 15 days of the notice, the delinquent charges will accrue a 10% penalty and 1.5% monthly interest and may be placed on the County property tax rolls.
Discussion
On April 23, 2026, pursuant to section 8.24.050 of the Municipal Code, an administrative hearing was held to hear protests and resolve any issues or concerns involving customers delinquent account status, prior to this public hearing before the Mayor and City Council. Each affected property owner and tenant were notified of the administrative hearing and public hearing. Eight individuals submitted public comments by email. Five individuals spoke with Burrtec representatives to address delinquent billings. Zero individuals personally appeared before the hearing officer.
The public hearing was originally scheduled for the June 17, 2026, City Council meeting but was rescheduled to July 15, 2026. The delinquent accounts subject to lien and the public hearing were properly noticed in for the July 15, 2026, hearing. In addition, all affected property owners and tenants were notified by mail of the rescheduled public hearing in accordance with the City's noticing requirements.
In an effort to provide property owners and tenants with timely answers to commonly asked questions this year, staff included a Frequently Asked Questions insert along with the Notice of Administrative Hearing and Public Hearing. The insert included information regarding the administrative hearing, the public hearing, the delinquent charges, how to make payment, and the deadline for payment.
Over the course of the last two months, since the Notice of Administrative Hearing and Public Hearing was mailed to the affected customers, a number of customers have either made payment arrangements or paid their delinquencies in full. Those customers have been removed from the list of properties to be assessed. On April 1, 2026, the delinquency list consisted of 5,876 parcels with a total delinquency amount of $1,382,181.66. On April 23, 2026, the delinquency list consisted of 5,131 parcels with a total delinquency of $1,058,189.13. On May 14th, 2026, the delinquency list consisted of 2,890 parcels with a total delinquency amount of $921,367.11. On June 1, 2026, the delinquency list consisted of 2,666 parcels with a total delinquency amount of $875,189.02. On June 30, 2026, the delinquency list consisted of 2,367 parcels with a total delinquency amount of $813432.60. We anticipate the list will continue to decrease due to payments, up until the time of submission to the County in August 2026.
A resolution has been prepared confirming the placement of liens on approximately 2,756 accounts and authorizing the subsequent assessment for all fees and charges, should they remain unpaid at the time of submission to the County Assessor. Staff recommends that, as authorized by the San Bernardino Municipal Code, the Mayor and City Council conduct a Public Hearing to consider the placement of liens against the delinquent properties identified in Exhibit A and adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of liens against certain properties for delinquent solid waste accounts with the San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector. Exhibit A identifies delinquent properties identified as of June 23, 2026.
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Strategic Targets and Goals
Confirming assessments and proceedings for unpaid solid waste collection services is consistent with Key Target No. 1b: Continue to seek opportunities to secure long-term revenue sources as the collection of unpaid delinquent solid waste collection charges enables the waste hauler to continue providing mandatory waste removal services throughout the City.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the City. As of June 23, 2026, the total of delinquent solid waste charges proposed to be collected on the property was $826,308.60. The proposed placement of assessments on the listed properties ensures that the City of San Bernardino and Burrtec are able to recover the amounts owed for services provided to the customers.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-106, Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, to adopt the report proposing to have delinquent solid waste collection service charges collected on the tax roll.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2026-106
Attachment 2 Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-106-Delinquent Properties Parcel List as of June 23, 2026
Attachment 3 Proof of Mailing - Notice of Administrative Hearing and Public Hearing & Frequently Asked Questions
Attachment 4 Notice of Administrative Hearing and Public Hearing Attachment 5 Frequently Asked Questions
Attachment 6 Notice of Delinquency
Attachment 7 Sample Invoice
Attachment 8 San Bernardino Municipal Code Section 8.24.040 Attachment 9 San Bernardino Municipal Code Section 8.24.050 Attachment 10 Administrative Hearing Decision and Order and Report Attachment 11 Notice of Public Hearing-July
Attachment 12 Frequently Asked Questions-July
Attachment 13 Proof of Mailing – Notice Public Hearing & Frequently Asked Question-July
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
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July 16, 2025 Resolution No. 2025-327 was approved authorizing the Placement of Liens for Solid Waste Accounts delinquent as of February 2021 through January 2025.
July 17, 2024
Resolution No. 2024-169 was approved authorizing the Placement of Liens for Solid Waste Accounts delinquent as of February 2021 through January 2024.
June 21, 2023
Resolution No. 2023-083 was approved authorizing the Placement of Liens for Solid Waste Accounts delinquent as of February 2020 through January 2023.
June 15, 2022
Resolution No. 2022-111 was approved authorizing the Placement of Liens for Solid Waste Accounts delinquent as of February 2019 through January 2022.
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Eric Levitt, City Manager