CITY OF SEBASTOPOL CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM REPORT FOR MEETING OF: July 7, 2026
========================================================================================== To: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: City Attorney Alex Mog
Administrative Services Director Ana Kwong
City Manager Mary Gourley
Department: City Administration
Subject: Suspension of Tiered Water Rates and FY26/27 Water Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2026 until such time that a new Water Rate Study can be completed. ========================================================================================== RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution to Suspended Tiered Water Rates and FY26/27 Water Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2026 until such time that a new Water Rate Study can be completed.
2. Request verification by September 1, 2026 following the first billing cycle under the new rate structure, that all water accounts have been reviewed and updated to remove tiered rates and that all customers are billed using the same uniform volumetric rate, in addition to the applicable fixed monthly service charge.
Process of Agenda Item:
• Presentation by staff (City Attorney and Administrative Services Director) • Council questions and discussion
• Public hearing/comment
• Council deliberation and action
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council previously adopted tiered water rates which establish different volumetric rates for different categories and volumes of use. The City’s adopted rate reschedule includes annual rate increases on July 1 of each year between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2028. The proposed resolution, if adopted, would suspend the scheduled rated increase that otherwise would go into effect on July 1, 2026 and suspend the tiered volumetric rates, until such time as the City completes and approves a new Water Rate study. This change simplifies billing, improves equity and predictability for customers, reduces administrative complexity, and supports continued compliance under Proposition 218.
BACKGROUND
On June 18, 2024, the City Council adopted the 2024 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and established water and wastewater rates for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29 through Resolution Number 6599-2024. The adopted water rate structure includes both fixed bi-monthly service charges, which vary by meter size, and volumetric water charges based on customer class and consumption. For residential customers, the volumetric component was designed as a three-tier rate structure that increases as water usage increases.
Since adoption of the current rate schedule, the Enterprise Funds Oversight Committee (EFOC) has reviewed the City’s water rate structure and Enterprise Fund expenditures, including theCity’s cost allocation plan to reimburse Agenda Item Number 10
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the General Fund for services it provides to the Enterprise Funds. As part of the EFOC’s annual report to the City Council, the EFOC made several recommendations. One of the recommendations was to eliminate tiered water rates and rate increases until a new cost allocation plan could be prepared as an effort to help restore public trust and a show of good faith to the community that all options are being explored.
Following EFOC's recommendation and consultation with the City Attorney, staff recommends replacing the tiered volumetric rates with a single uniform volumetric rate while retaining the existing fixed service charges. The proposed change is intended as an interim measure while the City conducts a new cost allocation study and water rate study.
DISCUSSION
The proposed action would replace the current tiered volumetric rates with a single uniform volumetric rate effective July 1, 2026, while maintaining the existing fixed service charges. Proposition 218 requires that the amount of a fee imposed upon any person or parcel not exceed the proportional cost of the service provided. An agency may charge different rates based on level and type of usage if the actual costs of providing water at the various tiers is different. The City’s established volumetric rates are based, in part, on peaking costs. Essentially, the City’s system (including the size of wells, pumps, pipelines, and other facilities) is designed to accommodate the maximum peak daily demand. If every user only consumed certain volumes of water, the size of the City’s system could be smaller and cheaper. In essence, the City’s volumetric rates assign the costs of “upsizing” the system to meet peak demand caused by heavy users.
Since the City adopted its water rates, different California Courts of Appeal have issued decisions for three cases involving challenges to tiered water rates. The cases apply different standards of review and reach different conclusions. In two of the cases, the Court of Appeal held that the agency had not met its burden to justify the tiered water rates and invalidated the tiered rates. In a third case, the Court criticized the standard review used in the other two cases, found the agency had met it burden under Prop. 218, and upheld the tiered water rates. The California Supreme Court recently agreed to take up this issue and settle the conflict between the decisions.
However, a decision from the Supreme Court is not expected for at least 18 months. The City Council has decided not to wait for a decision from the Supreme Court and instead proactively address this issue.
Key considerations supporting this recommendation include:
• The current tiered rate structure adds complexity to customer billing and can make water bills more difficult for customers to understand.
• A uniform volumetric rate provides a simpler and more transparent rate structure while the City completes a new cost allocation plan and rate study.
In addition to suspending the tiered water rates, the proposed resolution would also suspend the rate increase scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2026. Under the City’s existing adopted rate schedule, rates were planned to increase by 4% on July 1, 2026. The proposed resolution would suspend that rate increase for both the volumetric and fixed rates.
If the proposed resolution is approved, the revised rate structure will be implemented retroactive to July 1, 2026, with customers expected to see the changes reflected in the first billing cycle issued after implementation, anticipated in September 2026. In addition, staff will implement the change by completing updates to the billing system and appropriate customer notifications on water bills, the City website, and social media platforms. Staff will verify that all water accounts have been reviewed and updated to remove tiered rates and that all customers are billed using the same uniform volumetric rate, in addition to the applicable fixed monthly service charge.
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Based on Council direction, City staff have begun the process of soliciting proposals for qualified consultants to prepare a new cost allocation plan and new rate study (for both water and sewer). These studies will be completed during the current fiscal year, although the exact timing is unknow. The proposed resolution confirms this direction from the City Council.
In addition, the City Council intends to discuss other recommendations of the EFOC at upcoming meetings. The City Council has directed staff to prepare an agenda item for the July 21 City Council meeting for the Council to authorize forgiveness of the loan by General Fund to the Sewer Enterprise Fund.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Existing and Proposed Water Rates
Under the existing rate structure, water customers pay both a fixed service charge based on meter size and a water usage charge based on the amount of water consumed. The proposal would suspend the scheduled July 1, 2026 water rate increases and maintain water rates at the current FY 2025-26 levels while the City completes a comprehensive water rate study. The proposal would also replace the existing residential tiered rate structure with a single uniform water rate of $5.22 per 1,000 gallons for all water customers, including residential, commercial, and irrigation accounts. Wastewater (sewer) rates would remain unchanged and continue under the previously adopted schedule. Below are charts showing the impact the proposed resolution will have on the fixed and volumetric charges
Fixed Monthly Charges
Meter Size 7/1/2025 (Will Remain In Effect) 7/1/2026 (suspended) 5/8”x3/4” & ¾” $70.39 73.21
1” $116.43 $121.09
1.5” $231.50 $240.76
2” $369.59 $384.38
3” $806.86 $839.14
4” $1,451.28 $1,509.34
Volumetric Rates ($/1,000 gallons)
Customer Class 7/1/2025 7/1/2026
Residential 0-7,000 Gallons $5.22 $5.22
Residential 7,000-16,000 Gallons $6.65 $5.22
Residential >16,000 Gallons $9.26 $5.22
Commercial $5.74 $5.22
Irrigation $10.32 $5.22
What This Means for Customers
In simple terms, the proposal would:
• Keep water rates at their current FY 2025-26 levels rather than implementing the scheduled increase. • Replace the current tiered residential water rates with one uniform rate for all water use. • Maintain current water fixed service charges rather than implementing the scheduled July 1, 2026 increase.
• Leave wastewater (sewer) rates unchanged.
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• Simplify water bills and make rates easier for customers to understand. • Allow the City time to complete a comprehensive water rate study before considering long-term rate adjustments.
Examples of customer bill impacts are included in the attachments for reference. The examples are based on water consumption data currently available in the City's billing system and illustrate how the proposed rates would be applied using those usage levels. Actual bill amounts will vary based on water consumption recorded during each billing cycle.
City Council Goals / Priorities / General Plan Consistency This agenda item supports Goal 4: High Performance Organization — restore public trust, improve public communications, and strengthen collaborative partnerships with outside agencies and service providers.
Public Comment As of the preparation of this staff report, no public comments have been received on this item.
Any comments received after distribution will be provided to the City Council as supplemental materials. Public comment will also be accepted during the meeting.
Community Outreach This item has been noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Fiscal Impact :
Based on FY 2024-25 consumption data currently available in the City’s billing system, moving to a single uniform water volume rate of $5.22 per 1,000 gallons is estimated to reduce water volume charge revenue by approximately $445,000. Suspending the July 1, 2026 rate increase will reduce revenue to the Water Enterprise Fund by approximately $95,800 for this Fiscal Year. Actual fiscal impacts will depend on water consumption, meter reads, and billing activity during the applicable billing periods.
In addition, the actual amount of decreased revenue may be significantly less if a new rate study is adopted before the end of the fiscal year. The loss of revenue will be built into the FY 26 27 Budget if approved tonight and will result in a decrease to the Water Enterprise Fund Reserve balance. The reserve balance is anticipated to drop at the end of FY 26/27 from approximately $2,148,493 to $1,703,400. The reserve balance would remain above the established policy of 25%.
RESTATED RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution to Suspended Tiered Water Rates and FY26/27 Water Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2026 until such time that a new Water Rate Study can be completed.
2. Request verification by September 1, 2026 following the first billing cycle under the new rate structure, that all water accounts have been reviewed and updated to remove tiered rates and that all customers are billed using the same uniform volumetric rate, in addition to the applicable fixed monthly service charge.
CITY COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. Approve staff recommendation.
2. Modify the recommendation (e.g., delay effective date or request additional analysis).
3. Deny the recommendation and direct staff to maintain current tiered rates.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Customer Bill Impact Examples
APPROVALS:
Department Head Approval: Approval Date: 7/1/26
CEQA Determination (Planning): Approval Date: NA
The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, the recommended action is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it does not have a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. In the alternative, the recommended action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the recommended action may have a significant effect on the environment.
General Plan Goal (Planning): Approval Date: N/A
Administrative Services (Financial) Approval Date: 7/1/26 Costs authorized in City Approved Budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A Account Code (f applicable) _______________________________ City Attorney Approval: Approval Date: 7/1/26
City Manager Approval: Approval Date: 7/1/26
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL SUSPENDING TIERED WATER RATES AND FISCAL YEAR 26/27 WATER RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 WHEREAS, on June 18, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 6599-2024 establishing water and wastewater rates for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29; and WHEREAS, the adopted water rate structure includes both fixed bi-monthly service charges, which vary by meter size, and volumetric water charges based on customer class and consumption; and WHEREAS, the Enterprise Funds Oversight Committee (EFOC) previously recommended that the City Council eliminate tiered water rates and rate increases until a new cost allocation plan could be prepared; and WHEREAS, the City Council has directed staff to begin the process to retain qualified consultants to prepare a new cost allocation plan and rate study; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to complete these studies during the current fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to suspend tiered water rates and the water rate increase that was scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2026 until a new rate study is prepared; and WHEREAS, the City Council is taking this action in an effort to help restore public trust and a show of good faith to the community that all options are being explored; and WHEREAS, a uniform rate structure will simplify billing, improve equity and predictability for customers, and reduce administrative complexity; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to regaining public trust through greater transparency, accountability, and customer-focused utility practices; and
WHEREAS, this action acknowledges the important work of the Enterprise Funds Oversight Committee (EFOC) and supports the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency in rate setting and billing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol does hereby:
1. Suspend the tiered water rates and the water rate increase scheduled for Fiscal Year 26/27. The following rates are approved, and staff is directed to implement such rates, effective retroactive to July 1, 2026:
Fixed Monthly Charge
Meter Size Fixed Monthly Charge
5/8”x3/4” & ¾” $70.39
1” $116.43
1.5” $231.50
2” $369.59
3” $806.86
4” $1,451.28
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Volumetric Rate ($/1,000 gallons)
All Customers $5.22
2. Direct staff to provide clear customer notifications on water bills and through social media regarding the rate change.
3. Requests verification by September 1, 2026, that all water accounts have been individually reviewed, tier rates removed, and all users charged the uniform rate.
4. Ratifies the direction to staff to conduct a new cost allocation plan and new rate study for water and sewer during the current fiscal year.
5. Authorizes the City Manager or designee to take all necessary actions to implement this Resolution, including measures to ensure transparency and effective public communication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on July 7, 2026, by the following vote:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Sebastopol by the following roll call vote:
VOTE:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
APPROVED:
Mayor Jill McLewis
ATTEST:
Mary Gourley, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Alex Mog, City Attorney
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/5/2026
000000-000
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/5/2026
METER READING
Previous Reading Current Reading
Serial No Date Reading Date Reading Kgal
220809188 3/31/2026 856 4/30/2026 881 25
220809188 2/28/2026 842 3/31/2026 856 14
Statement
CURRENT CHARGES
5/8"x3/4" Water Meter Fixed Chg 70.39
Water Usage-SFR 308.68
5/8"x3/4"Sewer Fixed Charge 105.73
Sewer Usage-Winter Average 223.34
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES 708.14
****City offices will be closed on
Monday, May 25th, observing
Memorial Day Holiday and Thursday
June 18th, observing Juneteenth
Holiday.****
You can pay your bill online! Go to the
City website at
http://cityofsebastopol.gov and click
on Payments button. Features include
paying your Water/Sewer bill online,
signing up for autopay from credit
cards and paperless billing.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TIER DISPLAY
Code Tier - Cons - Rate Amount
CONS-R 1: 7 G @ 5.22 36.54
CONS-R 2: 9 G @ 6.65 59.85
CONS-R 3: 23 G @ 9.23 212.29
WA-R 1: 13 G @ 17.18 223.34
BILL SUMMARY
Previous Balance 366.23
Payments Received -366.23
Additional Billing 0.00
Current Charges 708.14
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 708.14
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RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
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City of Sebastopol
PO Box 1776
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1776
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
6/5/2026
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3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/5/2026
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/5/2026
000000-000
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/5/2026
METER READING
Previous Reading Current Reading
Serial No Date Reading Date Reading Kgal
220809188 3/31/2026 856 4/30/2026 881 25
220809188 2/28/2026 842 3/31/2026 856 14
Statement
CURRENT CHARGES
5/8"x3/4" Water Meter Fixed Chg 70.39
Water Usage-SFR 203.58
5/8"x3/4"Sewer Fixed Charge 115.25
Sewer Usage-Winter Average 243.49
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES 632.71
****City offices will be closed on
Monday, May 25th, observing
Memorial Day Holiday and Thursday
June 18th, observing Juneteenth
Holiday.****
You can pay your bill online! Go to the
City website at
http://cityofsebastopol.gov and click
on Payments button. Features include
paying your Water/Sewer bill online,
signing up for autopay from credit
cards and paperless billing.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TIER DISPLAY
Code Tier - Cons - Rate Amount
203.58
243.49
CONS-R 1: 39 G @ 5.22
WA-R 1: 13 G @ 18.73
BILL SUMMARY
Previous Balance 366.23
Payments Received
Additional Billing
Current Charges
-366.23
0.00 632.71
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 632.71
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USAGE HISTORY
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ACCOUNT INFORMATION
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
SERVICE PERIOD: BILLING
DATE:
DUE DATE:
RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
City of Sebastopol
PO Box 1776
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1776
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
6/5/2026
000000-000
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/5/2026
632.71 PROPOSED RATE CHANGE
EFFECTIVE 7/1/26
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/5/2026
000000-000
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/5/2026
METER READING
Previous Reading Current Reading
Serial No Date Reading Date Reading Kgal
220359050 3/31/2026 797 4/30/2026 817 20
220359050 2/28/2026 777 3/31/2026 797 20
Statement
CURRENT CHARGES
2" Water Meter Fixed Charge 369.59
Water Usage 229.60
2" Sewer Fixed Charge 933.54
Sewer Usage-Winter Average 687.20
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES 2,219.93
****City offices will be closed on
Monday, May 25th, observing
Memorial Day Holiday and Thursday
June 18th, observing Juneteenth
Holiday.****
You can pay your bill online! Go to the
City website at
http://cityofsebastopol.gov and click
on Payments button. Features include
paying your Water/Sewer bill online,
signing up for autopay from credit
cards and paperless billing.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TIER DISPLAY
Code Tier - Cons - Rate Amount
CONS-O 1: 40 G @ 5.74 229.60
WA-O 1: 40 G @ 17.18 687.20
BILL SUMMARY
Previous Balance 2,197.01
Payments Received -2,197.01
Additional Billing 0.00
Current Charges 2,219.93
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 2,219.93
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ACCOUNT INFORMATION
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
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BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE:
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
City of Sebastopol
PO Box 1776
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1776
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
6/5/2026
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3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/5/2026
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/5/2026
000000-000
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/5/2026
METER READING
Previous Reading Current Reading
Serial No Date Reading Date Reading Kgal
220359050 3/31/2026 797 4/30/2026 817 20
220359050 2/28/2026 777 3/31/2026 797 20
Statement
CURRENT CHARGES
2" Water Meter Fixed Charge 369.59
Water Usage 208.80
2" Sewer Fixed Charge 1,017.56
Sewer Usage-Winter Average 749.20
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES 2,345.15
****City offices will be closed on
Monday, May 25th, observing
Memorial Day Holiday and Thursday
June 18th, observing Juneteenth
Holiday.****
You can pay your bill online! Go to the
City website at
http://cityofsebastopol.gov and click
on Payments button. Features include
paying your Water/Sewer bill online,
signing up for autopay from credit
cards and paperless billing.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TIER DISPLAY
Code Tier - Cons - Rate Amount
CONS-O 1: 40 G @ 5.22 208.80
WA-O 1: 40 G @ 18.73 749.20
BILL SUMMARY
Previous Balance 2,197.01
Payments Received -2,197.01
Additional Billing 0.00
Current Charges 2,345.15
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 2,345.15
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ACCOUNT INFORMATION
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE:
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
City of Sebastopol
PO Box 1776
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1776
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
6/5/2026
000000-000
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/5/2026
2,345.15 PROPOSED RATE CHANGE
EFFECTIVE 7/1/26
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/8/2026
METER READING
Previous Reading Current Reading
Serial No Date Reading Date Reading Kgal
220858657 3/31/2026 1385 4/30/2026 1472 87
220858657 2/28/2026 1351 3/31/2026 1385 34
Statement
CURRENT CHARGES
1" Water Meter Fixed Chg-Irrig 116.43
Water Usage-Irrigation 1,248.72
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES 1,365.15
****City offices will be closed on
Monday, May 25th, observing
Memorial Day Holiday and Thursday
June 18th, observing Juneteenth
Holiday.****
You can pay your bill online! Go to the
City website at
http://cityofsebastopol.gov and click
on Payments button. Features include
paying your Water/Sewer bill online,
signing up for autopay from credit
cards and paperless billing.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TIER DISPLAY
Code Tier - Cons - Rate Amount
CONS-I 1: 121 G @ 10.32 1,248.72
BILL SUMMARY
Previous Balance 116.43
Payments Received -116.43
Additional Billing 0.00
Current Charges 1,365.15
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 1,365.15
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ACCOUNT INFORMATION
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE:
City of Sebastopol
PO Box 1776
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1776
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
6/8/2026
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/4/2026
1,365.15
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3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/4/2026
IRRIGATION ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
IRRIGATION ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
PRE RATE CHANGE
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/8/2026
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/4/2026
METER READING
Previous Reading Current Reading
Serial No Date Reading Date Reading Kgal
220858657 3/31/2026 1385 4/30/2026 1472 87
220858657 2/28/2026 1351 3/31/2026 1385 34
Statement
CURRENT CHARGES
1" Water Meter Fixed Chg-Irrig 116.43
Water Usage-Irrigation 631.62
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES 748.05
****City offices will be closed on
Monday, May 25th, observing
Memorial Day Holiday and Thursday
June 18th, observing Juneteenth
Holiday.****
You can pay your bill online! Go to the
City website at
http://cityofsebastopol.gov and click
on Payments button. Features include
paying your Water/Sewer bill online,
signing up for autopay from credit
cards and paperless billing.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TIER DISPLAY
Code Tier - Cons - Rate Amount
CONS-I 1: 121 G @ 5.22 631.62
BILL SUMMARY
Previous Balance 116.43
Payments Received -116.43
Additional Billing 0.00
Current Charges 748.05
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 748.05
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PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT AUTO PAY
AMOUNT DUE
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
REMIT PAYMENT TO:
Coupon
Payment
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:
ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE:
City of Sebastopol
PO Box 1776
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1776
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
6/8/2026
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/4/2026
748.05
IRRIGATION ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
IRRIGATION ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
000000-000
000000-000
PROPOSED RATE CHANGE
EFFECTIVE 7/1/26
Agenda Item Number 10
Agenda Item Number 10
City Council Meeting Packet of July 7, 2026
ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/8/2026
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/4/2026
METER READING
Previous Reading Current Reading
Serial No Date Reading Date Reading Kgal
200-6 2/28/2026 112 4/30/2026 147 147
Statement
CURRENT CHARGES
Water Hauler Bi-Mthly Flat Chg 41.00
Water Usage-Haulers 1,517.04
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES 1,558.04
****City offices will be closed on
Monday, May 25th, observing
Memorial Day Holiday and Thursday
June 18th, observing Juneteenth
Holiday.****
You can pay your bill online! Go to the
City website at
http://cityofsebastopol.gov and click
on Payments button. Features include
paying your Water/Sewer bill online,
signing up for autopay from credit
cards and paperless billing.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TIER DISPLAY
Code Tier - Cons - Rate Amount
CONS-H 1: 147 G @ 10.32 1,517.04
BILL SUMMARY
Previous Balance 1,196.84
Payments Received -1,196.84
Additional Billing 0.00
Current Charges 1,558.04
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 1,558.04
0 50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
USAGE HISTORY
Prior Usage Current Usage
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE BY 6/8/2026
PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT AUTO PAY
AMOUNT DUE
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
REMIT PAYMENT TO:
Coupon
Payment
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:
ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE:
City of Sebastopol
PO Box 1776
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1776
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
6/8/2026
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/4/2026
1,558.04
000000-000
WATER HAULER ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
WATER HAULER ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
000000-000
PRE RATE CHANGE
Agenda Item Number 10
Agenda Item Number 10
City Council Meeting Packet of July 7, 2026
ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/8/2026
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/4/2026
METER READING
Previous Reading Current Reading
Serial No Date Reading Date Reading Kgal
200-6 2/28/2026 112 4/30/2026 147 147
Statement
CURRENT CHARGES
Water Hauler Bi-Mthly Flat Chg 41.00
Water Usage-Haulers 767.34
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES 808.34
****City offices will be closed on
Monday, May 25th, observing
Memorial Day Holiday and Thursday
June 18th, observing Juneteenth
Holiday.****
You can pay your bill online! Go to the
City website at
http://cityofsebastopol.gov and click
on Payments button. Features include
paying your Water/Sewer bill online,
signing up for autopay from credit
cards and paperless billing.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TIER DISPLAY
Code Tier - Cons - Rate Amount
CONS-H 1: 147 G @ 5.22 767.34
BILL SUMMARY
Previous Balance 1,196.84
Payments Received -1,196.84
Additional Billing 0.00
Current Charges 808.34
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 808.34
0 50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
USAGE HISTORY
Prior Usage Current Usage
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE BY 6/8/2026
PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT AUTO PAY
AMOUNT DUE
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
REMIT PAYMENT TO:
Coupon
Payment
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:
ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE:
City of Sebastopol
PO Box 1776
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1776
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
6/8/2026
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/4/2026
808.34
000000-000
WATER HAULER ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
WATER HAULER ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
000000-000
PROPOSED RATE CHANGE
EFFECTIVE 7/1/26
Agenda Item Number 10
Agenda Item Number 10
City Council Meeting Packet of July 7, 2026