SAN BRUNO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
May 12, 2026
Public Comment(s)
From: John Swendsen
To: City Clerk
Subject: For the City Council Members" Meeting on May 12th, 2026 Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:27:16 PM
I am a resident of the City of San Bruno. A few weeks ago, I received a Notice of a Public Hearing on June 9th to obtain San Bruno Residences' input on the proposed rate increase of Recology. One sentence on the front page states that the increase will not be adopted if the majority of affected customers submit written protests.
This one sentence, sent in the notice by mail ensures that the City Council can "Rubber- Stamp" the increase. It is absurd to think that all the people receiving this notice understand it, read it thoroughly and can write a letter of protest. An absurdity refutes itself. The Council is well aware of the demographics and significant language barriers many San Bruno lie within.
To that extent, although it may be your legal duty to inform all affected residents, you have effectively disenfranchised the majority of residents with a cleverly embedded sentence outlining their rights. This is not,
in any reasonable person's perspective, providing and
ensuring that all affected customers know their rights. It was so painfully obvious that this was simply the easiest way get a rate increase. Where does the Council stand on upholding fair and equal access to all?
This Notice speaks volumes about the values that are currently embraced to "Pull a Fast On" on the customers.
This must be remedied in a meaningful manner before the Public Hearing on Rate increases takes place. The Council made this problem; it is up to the Council to be Honest and fix it...and reflect on whom you give your
loyalty and trust.
Sincerely,
John Swendsen
, San Bruno, CA 94066.
SAN BRUNO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
May 12, 2026
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