RESOLUTION NO. 6786-2026
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” $1,451.28
Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134 Volumetric Rate ($/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: Councilmembers Carter, Hinton, Zollman, and Mayor Maurer Noes: None
Absent: Mayor McLewis
Abstain: None
APPROVED:
Mayor Jill McLewis
ATTEST:
Mary Gourley, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Alex Mog, City Attorney
Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134 ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/5/2026
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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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ACCOUNT INFORMATION
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ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
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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
708.14
Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134 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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AMOUNT DUE
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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
Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134 ACCOUNT:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
Account
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SERVICE PERIOD:
BILLING DATE:
DUE DATE: 6/5/2026
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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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AMOUNT DUE
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
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Payment
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:
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
2,219.93
Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134 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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40 45
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USAGE HISTORY
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TOTAL AMOUNT DUE BY 6/5/2026
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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:
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
Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134 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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AMOUNT DUE
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
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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
1,365.15
000000-000
3/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 (61 days)
5/4/2026
IRRIGATION ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
IRRIGATION ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
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Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134 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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TOTAL AMOUNT DUE BY 6/8/2026
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AMOUNT DUE
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
REMIT PAYMENT TO:
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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
Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134 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
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TOTAL AMOUNT DUE BY 6/8/2026
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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
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WATER HAULER ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
WATER HAULER ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
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Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134 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
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TOTAL AMOUNT DUE BY 6/8/2026
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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
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WATER HAULER ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
WATER HAULER ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
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Docusign Envelope ID: 40E9273C-FEAF-8F21-83B8-EAE094BB4134