Agenda packet — Sonora City Council, January 20, 2026

CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370.

This meeting is physically open to the Public and citizens who wish to provide public comment during the meeting will be invited to do so by the Mayor.

Written comments can be submitted to be included as part of the administrative record; they will not be read during the meeting. All comments must be received by 3:00 pm on the day of the noticed meeting and can be submitted to the City Clerk at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370, or via email to [email protected].

Public Access Audio and Video Live Streaming
The Public will not have access to give public comments via public access audio and video live streaming; they are available for audio and visual only; and can be accessed via our website at www.sonoraca.com.

Remote viewing of the meeting via live streaming is provided to members of the public as a courtesy. If the live streaming connection malfunctions for any reason and no Council Members are attending via teleconference, the City Council will continue the public meeting in Chambers without remote access.

CITY COUNCIL appreciates your interest and encourages participation. Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

The numerical order of the items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Council Members. All questions shall be directed to the Mayor who, at their discretion, will refer to Staff.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Ann Segerstrom
Vice Mayor Andy Merrill
Council Members Bess Levine, Stephen Opie, Mark Plummer City Administrator Chris Gorsky
City Attorney Douglas White
___________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

4. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - Lee Pagni vs. City of Sonora et al. (Superior Court of Tuolumne County; Case No. CV66705); Doug White, City Attorney, Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

5. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM

6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

8. ROLL CALL

9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING

10. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

11. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The public may address the Council on any item of public interest not otherwise on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City. No action may be taken. Matters to be addressed may be referred to City Staff or placed on a subsequent meeting Agenda. Speakers are limited to a three (3) minute presentation.

12. PRESENTATIONS
A. Receive the City of Sonora Police Department Annual Statistic Summary Report for 2025; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.
2 Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation

13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be voted on in one motion unless a Council member or member of the public has a question or wishes to discuss an item. In that case, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

A. Consider Approval of the Meeting Minutes from December 1, 2025; Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk.

B. Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for December 2025 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
C. Consider Acceptance of Disbursements in the Amount of $271,014.94 and $198,566.23 for Payroll, Including Employee Salaries, Employer and Employee Taxes, Retirement Contributions, Miscellaneous Voluntary Employee Deductions, Holiday Pay, and Other Adjustments, Including Retro-Pay; Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer/City Clerk.

14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Conduct a Public Hearing, Receive Public Comments Pursuant to Proposition 218 Requirements, Consider Any Protests Regarding the Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases, and Consider Approval of Resolution No. 01-20-2026-A Declaring the Results of the Noticed Protest Proceedings and Adopting a Rate Schedule of Solid Waste Rate Adjustments, that Becomes Effective During the Billing Period that Begins on January 1, 2026; Carlye Buchholz, P.E., P.L.S. – City Engineer.

15. MONTHLY REPORTS
A. Receive City of Sonora Fire Department Quarterly Report for October, November, and December 2025; Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief.

B. Receive the City of Sonora Police Department Quarterly Report for October through December 2025; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

C. Receive the Sonora Public Works Department Quarterly Report for October, November, and December 2025; Matt Lewallen, Public Works Supervisor.

16. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

17. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at City Hall (209) 532-4541, [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the 3 Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR

35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Administrator’s Office at 94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370 during normal business hours (8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). The agenda and supporting public documents are also available on our City website www.sonoraca.com listed under the agenda/minutes link on the Government page.
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C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Sonora Police Department Annual Summary Report RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the City of Sonora Police Department Annual Statistic Summary Report for 2025.

BACKGROUND:

Each quarter, the Sonora Police Department reports on general police activity for the previous Quarter. The Chief of Police believes an annual summary of policing activities can also serve as a valuable reference.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

The Sonora Police Department maintained a commendable level of safety and security for the City despite staffing challenges. The following statistical information summarizes some of the work performed.

STATISTIC SUMMARY
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 13,563
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE: 8,959
FELONY ARRESTS: 87
MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS: 251
CASE REPORTS: 1,202
MOVING CITATIONS: 243
PARKING CITATIONS: 171
ANIMAL CONTROL CALLS: 308
BUSINESS LINE CALLS: 23,045
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP 911 CENTER CALLS: 3,508

CRIMES INVESTIGATED
LARCENIES: 249 Includes General Thefts, Fraud and Shoplifting BURGLARIES: 10
ROBBERIES: 0
AUTO THEFTS: 9
AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS: 30  6 GBI
 14 ADW
 2 Attempt Murder
 8 Other
RAPES: 3
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS: 324  139 Collision Investigations
IMPAIRED DRIVING: 46 Includes Alcohol and Drug Impairment

OTHER ACTIVITY
CANINE DEPLOYMENTS: 59  48 Narcotic Deployments
 25 Narcotics arrests
 11 patrol assists
 0 apprehensions
 0 bites.
 Seized: 118.834 gr. Methamphetamine, 3.972 gr. Fentanyl, and 0.93 grams of cocaine
 149 hours K9 Training
ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES: 155 TCSO, CHP, Parole, Probation, Ambulance, Fire HOMELESS INCIDENTS: 1,404  Criminal and Non-Criminal Incidents Related to homelessness
NARCAN DEPLOYMENTS: 3
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP

COMMUNITY ORIENTED

POLICING
69 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

RESPONSE
409
PROTESTS/DEMONSTRATIONS 9

HOMELESS OUTREACH COORDINATOR AND HOMELESS OUTREACH SUPPORT TEAM ENCOUNTERS: 160  11 Field Outreach Events
 151 referrals -(BH Services, Rehab/Recovery, Relocation, Calfresh, MediCal, and Various Medical Services).

HMIS ENTRIES: 35  Program total = 146
HOUSED/SHELTERED: 37  HOC= 24
 HOST = 17
 Program total = 95
FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Homelessness Issues, Training, and Retention 7 Item A.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes from December 1, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Approval of the Meeting Minutes from December 1, 2025.

BACKGROUND:

Staff Recommends the City Council Approve the Meeting Minutes from December 1, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal impact to the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS:

Meeting Minutes from December 1, 2025.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Economic Development/Growth and General Plan, Homelessness Issues, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention
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CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
Monday, December 01, 2025
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370.

This meeting is physically open to the Public and citizens who wish to provide public comment during the meeting will be invited to do so by the Mayor.

CITY COUNCIL appreciates your interest and encourages participation. Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

The numerical order of the items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Council Members. All questions shall be directed to the Mayor who, at their discretion, will refer to Staff.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Ann Segerstrom
Vice Mayor Andy Merrill
Council Members Bess Levine, Stephen Opie, Mark Plummer City Administrator Christopher Gorsky
City Attorney Douglas White
___________________________________________________________________________________________ 9 Item A.

CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 4:00 pm.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Bess Levine
Councilmember Stephen Opie
Councilmember Mark Plummer
Vice Mayor Andy Merrill possibly running late.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Derek Nunes addressed the Council.

ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION

1. Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Gov. Code, § 54957): Consultation with: Douglas L. White, City Attorney; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator; and Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police.

2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 Potential Case; Doug White, City Attorney; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code, § 54956.9); Name of Case: Nunes v. City of Sonora, Tuolumne County Superior Court Case Number CV67840; Doug White, City Attorney; Christina Pritchard, City Attorney.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ann Segerstrom stated direction was given to staff on two issues. On the third issue staff was authorized is issue an abatement warrant.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Mark Plummer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Bess Levine
Councilmember Stephen Opie
Councilmember Mark Plummer
ABSENT
Vice Mayor Andy Merrill
CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda was posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11:19 am.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Mark Plummer, Seconded by Councilmember Bess Levine. Voting Yea:

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Stephen Opie, Councilmember Mark Plummer

PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The public may address the Council on any item of public interest not otherwise on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City. No action may be taken. Matters to be addressed may be referred to City Staff or placed on a subsequent meeting Agenda. Speakers are limited to a three (3) minute presentation.

Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor Mike Holland thanked the Council and staff.

PRESENTATIONS

4. Receive an Update from the President of the Sonora Chamber of Commerce Katie Dunn; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator.

Katie Dunn President Sonora Chamber of Commerce thanked those who helped and participated in the Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Parade; gave a wrap up of the Christmas Parade; gave an update on Christmas Town Sonora; thanked the 2025 Sponsors; gave an update on the up coming events; the Holiday Community Mixer is co-sponsored with Visit Tuolumne County and is on December 16th; and the surveys have gone out.
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5. Receive the Ceremonial Swearing-In of the City’s Newly Appointed City Administrator and Fire Chief; Tracy Skelly, City Clerk.

Tracy Skelly City Clerk officiated the Ceremonial Swearing-In of Chris Gorsky City Administrator and Brittan Gregory Fire Chief.

Chris Gorsky City Administrator thanked the Council.

Interim Fire Chief Gary Carlson welcomed the Gregory Family to assist with the tradition of the pinning of the Fire Chief Badge.

Brittan Greggory Fire Chief introduced his family and thanked the Council.

Tracy Skelly City Clerk read a brief statement expressing the City's sincere gratitude to Gary Carlson.

Gary Carlson Interim Fire Chief thanked the Council for the opportunity.

Council thanked Gary Carlson for all his hard work.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be voted on in one motion unless a Council member or member of the public has a question or wishes to discuss an item. In that case, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

6. Consider Approval of the Meeting Minutes from November 3, 2025; Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk.

7. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 12-01-2025-A Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Sonora Employees’ Association (SEA) for FY2025-2030 and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Agreement; Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer/City Clerk; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator.

8. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 12-01-2025-B and Accept the VFC (Volunteer Fire Capacity) Grant 2025 Award 7FG25024 and Authorize the Fire Chief to Approve and Sign the Contract to Accept the Award; Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief.

9. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 12-01-2025-C to Declare a Portion of APN 056-570-059 as “Exempt Surplus Land,” Pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director; Josh Varinsky, City Attorney.

Barbara Farkas addressed the Council on Item 9.

Sharon Marovich Tuolumne Heritage Committee shared concerns on Item 9.

Tyler Summersett Community Development Director addressed the Council on Item 9. 12 Item A.

Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
Josh Varinsky City Attorney made additional comments on Item 9.

Council asked questions and made comments.

Motion made by Councilmember Mark Plummer, Seconded by Councilmember Stephen Opie. Voting Yea:

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Stephen Opie, Councilmember Mark Plummer.

NEW BUSINESS

10. Receive an Update on the Proposition 218 Solid Waste Rate Study and Consider Approval for Release of the Proposition 218 Notice of Hearing; Carlye Buchholz, City Engineer.

Carlye Buchholz City Engineer gave a brief review and an update on Proposition 218 Solid Waste Rate Study; and introduced Ray Holms with Bartle Wells Associates.

Ray Holms Bartle Wells Associates reviewed the Study Objectives; Solid Waste Rates; Franchise Fee Study, Summary of City's Costs; and Next Steps.

Carlye Buchholz City Engineer discussed Proposition 218 Notice of Hearing; Franchise Agreement; bills and rates.

Councilmembers asked questions and discussed.

Casey Vacarrezza Director of Operations Cal-Waste addressed the Council.

Councilmembers asked questions and discussed.

Chris Gorsky City Administrator added additional comments.

No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Mark Plummer, Seconded by Councilmember Stephen Opie. Voting Yea:

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Stephen Opie, Councilmember Mark Plummer

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Stephen Opie had nothing to report.

Councilmember Bess Levine attended the Lighting Ceremony, Christmas Parade; and Visit Tuolumne County Board meeting.
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Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
Councilmember Mark Plummer attended the TCTC (Tuolumne County Transportation Council) meeting; and the Ad Hoc meeting with the County and City.

Mayor Ann Segerstrom attended the Central Sierra Economic Development District Board meeting; Lighting Ceremony; and Parade.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 6:09 pm.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at City Hall (209) 532-4541, [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR

35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for December 2025 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for December Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report.

BACKGROUND:

The Administrative Services Department manages the payment processing for all City disbursements. The City has three main types of payments which includes the following:

1. Vendors – These payments are associated with goods received and contractual services provided to the City and payroll benefits paid by the City on behalf of City employees.

2. Refunds – These payments are associated with refunds issued for deposits collected and have been authorized to be released for business licenses, building permits, rental agreements, etc.

3. Employees – These payments are associated with City-related travel advances and reimbursements related to training events or City business reimbursements.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

On a monthly basis, Administrative Services Staff prepare a monthly warrant report of vendors receiving payment from the City. The informational report for the monthly payments provides Council the oversight and ability to review all spending activity for the City.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact will result from this informational report on the December Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void report. Expenditures are tracked according to budget authority.

All payments have been approved for payment through the adoption of the fiscal year budget or by an additional item passed by Council.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP ATTACHMENTS:
 Accounts Payable Warrants Report
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 16 Item B.

City of Sonora
A/P Register
December 2025
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 203764 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 183.21 Check No203765 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200011 AT&T Calnet 3 63.53 Check No203766 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200038 Safeguard Pest Control 462.00 Check No203767 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 20.58 Check No203768 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200047 Tuolumne Utilities District 1,005.38 Check No203769 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200055 Keenan Associates 87,554.17 Check No203770 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200058 Unum Life Insurance Company of America 2,598.57 Check No203771 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200060 Combined Benefits Administrators 957.40 Check No203772 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200065 ProClean Supply 759.11 Check No203773 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200069 Signal Service 354.00 Check No203774 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200074 Vision Service Plan (CA) 826.56 Check No203775 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200080 JTM Cleaning Co. 1,350.00 Check No203776 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200263 Hunt & Sons LLC 3,564.29 Check No203777 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200283 California Peace Officers' Association 325.00 Check No203778 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200292 Baldwin Construction 119,400.00 Check No203779 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200298 SmartSafety Software, Inc. 2,592.00 Check No203780 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200413 CSG Consultants 3,050.00 Check No203781 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200487 Standard Insurance Company 174.00 Check No203782 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200500 Nathan Morales 35.00 Check No203783 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200535 Toshiba Financial Services 2,204.42 Check No203784 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200598 Top Dog Police K9 Training & Consulting, LLC 250.00 Check No203785 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200699 Linda Emerson 35.00 Check No203786 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200701 Thomas Miller 35.00 Check No203787 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200737 TransUnion Risk and Alternative 175.00 Check No203788 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200778 Patrick Clark Consulting 500.00 Check No203789 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200783 Curtis Wicks 35.00 Check No203790 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200786 Njirich & Son's, Inc. 38,200.00 Check No203791 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200787 Nickerson Investigate Services 3,083.80 Check No203792 12/5/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200013 JS West Propane Gas 676.27 Check No203793 12/5/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200788 Richard Heath & Associates 29.00 Check No 17 Item B.

City of Sonora
A/P Register
December 2025
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 203794 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 975.76 Check No203795 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200011 AT&T Calnet 3 765.39 Check No203796 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200018 U.S. Bank Corporate Payment System 11,385.12 Check No203797 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 516.23 Check No203798 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200036 O'Reilly Auto Parts 244.24 Check No203799 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200038 Safeguard Pest Control 282.00 Check No203800 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200047 Tuolumne Utilities District 173.48 Check No203801 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200069 Signal Service 171.25 Check No203802 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200108 CISCO Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 630.00 Check No203803 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200207 Sonora Police Officers Association 1,091.63 Check No203804 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200210 Operating Engineers #3 227.50 Check No203805 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200216 Franchise Tax Board 35.51 Check No203806 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200216 Franchise Tax Board 308.93 Check No203807 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200263 Hunt & Sons LLC 1,018.66 Check No203808 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200352 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. 231.20 Check No203809 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200413 CSG Consultants 4,468.00 Check No203810 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200505 Valley Strong Credit Union 2,106.00 Check No203811 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200640 Diamond Digital Marketing Co. 2,600.00 Check No203812 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200735 Przybyla Advisors 875.00 Check No203813 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200767 Judith Stoltenberg 617.50 Check No203814 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200789 Quadient, Inc. 4,822.52 Check No203815 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2044 Ronald Watson 40.00 Check No203816 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 1,115.58 Check No203817 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200013 JS West Propane Gas 63.51 Check No203818 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 367.51 Check No203819 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200032 Mountain Oasis Water 16.75 Check No203820 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 902.40 Check No203821 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200036 O'Reilly Auto Parts 47.07 Check No203822 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 401.79 Check No203823 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200046 TK Elevator 977.50 Check No 18 Item B.

City of Sonora
A/P Register
December 2025
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 203824 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200060 Combined Benefits Administrators 1,050.49 Check No203825 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200066 Muni Sevices / Avenu 187.23 Check No203826 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200108 CISCO Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 350.00 Check No203827 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200303 Pat Perry 200.00 Check No203828 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200402 Viking Shred 119.98 Check No203829 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200413 CSG Consultants 9,647.00 Check No203830 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200787 Nickerson Investigate Services 3,293.70 Check No203831 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2001 Quinn Vanderwerff 0.00 Check No203832 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2050 Michael Rainbolt 128.65 Check No203833 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 115.66 Check No203834 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200020 AT&T Mobility (FirstNet) 1,514.35 Check No203835 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200020 AT&T Mobility (FirstNet) 66.36 Check No203836 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 172.78 Check No203837 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200026 Department of Justice 302.00 Check No203838 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200033 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 214.75 Check No203839 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 539.60 Check No203840 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200036 O'Reilly Auto Parts 29.35 Check No203841 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200038 Safeguard Pest Control 267.00 Check No203842 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 49.67 Check No203843 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200047 Tuolumne Utilities District 974.49 Check No203844 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200059 Cal.Net Motherlode 54.01 Check No203845 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200084 Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc. 4,799.75 Check No203846 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200207 Sonora Police Officers Association 1,091.63 Check No203847 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200210 Operating Engineers #3 227.50 Check No203848 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200263 Hunt & Sons LLC 2,253.93 Check No203849 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200275 Affordable Towing & Recovery 315.00 Check No203850 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200441 Willey Printing Co., Inc. 242.38 Check No203851 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200465 Entenmann-Rovin Co. 537.19 Check No203852 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200505 Valley Strong Credit Union 2,106.00 Check No203853 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200536 Power Business Technology 1,204.95 Check No 19 Item B.

City of Sonora
A/P Register
December 2025
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 203854 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200552 Jay's Tires 2,108.62 Check No203855 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200694 Douglas Lorimer 624.55 Check No203856 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200790 Hunt Oil of California 120.41 Check No203857 12/29/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2011 Matthew Lewallen 295.96 Check NoACH319 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 11,495.28 Voucher NoACH320 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 67.67 Voucher NoACH321 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 5,130.12 Voucher NoACH322 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 166.56 Voucher NoACH323 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 1,365.81 Voucher NoACH324 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 2,565.06 Voucher NoACH325 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 4,597.12 Voucher NoACH326 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 6,723.08 Voucher NoACH327 12/4/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 2,597.49 Voucher NoACH328 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200010 American Tower 1,549.60 Voucher NoACH329 12/11/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200608 Enterprise FM Trust 25,280.93 Voucher NoACH330 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200003 Abila 1,598.24 Voucher NoACH331 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 6,300.97 Voucher NoACH332 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 2,516.65 Voucher NoACH333 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 2,065.38 Voucher NoACH334 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 3,031.44 Voucher NoACH335 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 1,099.31 Voucher NoACH336 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 8,228.19 Voucher NoACH337 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 433.06 Voucher NoACH338 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 2,001.00 Voucher NoACH339 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 66.62 Voucher NoACH340 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200301 RingCentral 635.40 Voucher NoACH341 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 8,067.67 Voucher NoACH342 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 11,208.34 Voucher NoACH343 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 21,996.45 Voucher NoACH344 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 1,247.12 Voucher No 20 Item B.

City of Sonora
A/P Register
December 2025
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? ACH345 12/18/2025 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 19,862.96 Voucher NoReport Total 495,078.78 21 Item B.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer
SUBJECT: Disbursements in the Amount of $271,014.94 and $198,566.23 for Payroll RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Acceptance of Disbursements in the Amount of $271,014.94 and $198,566.23 for Payroll, Including Employee Salaries, Employer and Employee Taxes, Retirement Contributions, Miscellaneous Voluntary Employee Deductions, Holiday Pay, and Other Adjustments, Including Retro-Pay.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

This was the 1
st and 2nd payrolls for December, which were slightly higher due to an employee leave payout and the uniform allowance.

These were the 12
th and 13th payrolls of 26 for FY25-26; we would have expected to expend 50.00% of the current fiscal year budgeted amount. In total, we have expended 49.40% of the Salaries and Wages for the FY25- 26 budget.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Disbursements are part of the approved FY25-26 Budgets.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 22 Item C.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Carlye Buchholz, P.E., P.L.S. – City Engineer
SUBJECT: Conduct a Public Hearing, Receive Public Comments Pursuant to Proposition 218 Requirements, Consider Any Protests Regarding the Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases, and Consider Approval of Resolution No. 01-20-2026-A Declaring the Results of the Noticed Protest Proceedings and Adopting a Rate Schedule of Solid Waste Rate Adjustments, that Becomes Effective During the Billing Period that Begins on January 1, 2026 RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct a Public Hearing, Receive Public Comments Pursuant to Proposition 218 Requirements, Consider Any Protests Regarding the Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases, and Consider Approval of Resolution No. 01-20-2026- A Declaring the Results of the Noticed Protest Proceedings and Adopting a Rate Schedule of Solid Waste Rate Adjustments, that Becomes Effective During the Billing Period that Begins on January 1, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

Effective solid waste collection is essential for maintaining public health, preventing pollution, and ensuring a clean and attractive environment. The average household generates between 60-90 gallons of trash, 30-60 gallons of recyclables, and 30-90 gallons of green waste per week. A well-managed waste collection system reduces illegal dumping, minimizes fire hazards, and controls pests, all of which contribute to a safer community.

On July 22, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit competitive bids and proposals for solid waste, recycling, and green waste collection and management services in the City of Sonora. On August 11, 2025, the City received three proposals from companies interested in providing these services within the City. Two proposers were competitively evaluated based on value, contractor’s experience, and demonstration of quality service delivery, and expectations of the RFP.

On September 2, 2025, the City Council issued approval to negotiate with the highest-ranked proposer, California Waste Recovery Systems, LLC (Cal-Waste), for subscription-based solid waste, recycling, and green waste collection and management services.

On September 15, 2025, the City Council reviewed the negotiated rates proposed by Cal-Waste and provided direction to: (1) begin public outreach regarding the new contract; (2) proceed with the transition of Cal-Waste as the City’s solid waste provider; (3) authorize the City Administrator to negotiate additional service options; (4) initiate the Proposition 218 process; and (5) establish a dedicated fund to account for franchise fee revenues 23 Item A.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP generated under the new agreement. Staff recommended naming this fund the Solid Waste Franchise Fund to ensure transparency and facilitate tracking of revenues associated with the contract.

On October 6, 2025, the City Council reviewed and approved the contract language of the Sonora Solid Waste Franchise Agreement.

On October 20, 2025, the City Council approved the Sonora Solid Waste Franchise Agreement, with all Exhibits, for subscription-based solid waste, recycling, and green waste collection and management services.

On December 1, 2025, the City Council received a presentation on the Solid Waste Rate Study completed by the independent public finance consulting firm, Bartle Wells Associates. After the presentation, the City Council approved City Staff to release the Proposition 218 Notice of Hearing to advertise the Proposition 218 required public hearing on January 20, 2026.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

In California, rate setting for solid waste services is guided by Proposition 218. Under certain circumstances, the Proposition 218 process requires cities and utility agencies to perform a rate study to ensure rates are consistent with the cost of providing the service.

In October 2025, the City hired Bartle Wells Associates (BWA), an independent public finance consulting firm, to perform the rate study, provide the Proposition 218 Notice, assist with the rate adoption process, and evaluate the franchise fee for compliance with State law. In their study, BWA found that the rates proposed by Cal-Waste, which were approved by the City Council on October 20th, represent their reasonable cost of providing service to the City of Sonora. BWA also concluded that the City spends over $250k annually on Public Works services and City staff time directly related to solid waste management. Therefore, the 6% franchise fee is not more than necessary to cover the City’s costs and is not a tax per Article XIII C, Section 1(e) of the California Constitution.

A critical component of the Proposition 218 process is inviting customers and property owners to provide input during the process. On December 5, 2025, a Proposition 218 notice was mailed to both the property owner address and ratepayer address of all record residential and commercial accounts with subscription solid waste services within the City. A total of 2,285 notices were mailed, and the notice provided instructions on how to submit a formal protest to the rate increase. Additionally, City staff provided notice of the public hearing by advertisement in the newspaper, posting at City Hall, and uploaded the notice and associated rate study documents to the City’s website.

Unless a majority protest exists, the proposed rate increase shall be adopted after this public hearing held today, January 20, 2026. As of January 15, 2026, the City had received five (5) written protests to the proposed rate increase.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP The proposed rate schedule is included in the Resolution (Attachment A). To adopt the proposed rate schedule, the City Council must do the following:

1. Open the public hearing and receive public comments; and

2. Allow for additional protest votes (if any); and

3. Declare the results of the protest vote; and

4. If in agreement, adopt the attached Resolution declaring the results of the protest proceeding and approving the new rate schedule. If approved, new rates would be implemented during the billing period that begins on January 1, 2026, but after the completion of the public hearing, and every November 1st thereafter.

Following approval of the new rate schedule, beginning on November 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, subject to the terms of the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Green Waste Collection Between the City of Sonora and California Waste Recovery Systems, LLC, effective October 20, 2025, the monthly rates contained in the new rate schedule may be adjusted according to the change in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Water and sewer and trash collection services Series CUSR0000SEHG. Rate adjustments above 5.5% are not allowed.

After finalizing the Proposition 218 rate adoption process, the franchise agreement with Cal-Waste will increase the franchise fee rate from 2% to 6% of gross revenue for garbage, recycling, and green waste services. This adjustment is projected to raise the City’s annual franchise fee revenue from approximately $50,000 to $148,000.

The additional revenue will be deposited into the General Fund and will be available to support general municipal operations associated with the management of solid waste within the City.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, the updated rate structure is projected to generate approximately $98,000 in additional annual franchise fee revenue to the City from Cal-Waste, LLC. The City will place this additional revenue into a dedicated solid waste franchise fee fund, which will allow the City Council, through the annual budget process, to direct these funds toward additional solid waste–related services or rate stabilization activities, as appropriate.

ATTACHMENTS:
 Attachment 1 – Resolution No. 01-20-2026-A
 Attachment 1 Exhibit A - Solid Waste Rate Schedule
 Attachment 1 Exhibit B - Mailed Notice of Public Hearing for Solid Waste Rate Increases  Attachment 2 - Bartle Wells Associates Solid Waste Rates and Franchise Fee Study Memorandum, dated Nov. 24, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Economic Development/Growth and General Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-20-2026-A
CITY OF SONORA RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPOSITION 218

PROTEST PROCEEDING FOR THE NEW EIGHT-YEAR SOLID WASTE RATE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE DURING THE BILLING PERIOD THAT BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2026 WHEREAS, solid waste service in the City of Sonora is provided in accordance with Title 7 of the Sonora Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sonora City Council called and held a duly noticed protest proceeding on January 20, 2026, for the purpose of increasing rates, fees and charges for solid waste collection service in accordance with Proposition 218 (Article XIII D of the California Constitution) and Government Code Section 53750 et seq.; and WHEREAS, in advance of the protest proceeding, a mailed notice (Exhibit B) was distributed to the property owners and ratepayers of record subscribing to solid waste services within the City of Sonora; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the City Council conducted the public hearing, received and considered public comments, and accepted protests delivered prior to the closure of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has performed a raw count of the protests received, having received a total of five (5) protests, and determined that the total protests received did not meet the majority protest threshold of 1143 protests.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Sonora, State of California, as follows:

1. The City Council finds that the recitals set forth above are true and correct.

2. The City Council does hereby accept and closes Proposition 218 public notification and protest process with receipt of less than a majority protest vote, as declared by the City of Sonora City Clerk.

3. The City Council hereby adopts the rate schedule for solid waste collection services in accordance with the approved rate study, attached and incorporated hereto as (Exhibit A)

4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. 27 Item A.
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-20-2026-A
The foregoing Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonora was PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council, State of California, at a public hearing held on this 20th Day of January, 2026, by _____________________, who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded by _____________________, and the Resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

EXCUSED:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:
_________________________
Ann Segerstrom,
Mayor of the City of Sonora
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Tracy Skelly, Clerk City of Sonora
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1 Notice of a Public Hearing for Solid Waste Rate Increases The City of Sonora will hold a Public Hearing to consider increases to the solid waste rates.

Recently, a new franchise agreement was awarded to California Waste Recovery Systems (CalWaste) by the Sonora City Council after a competitive bidding process. A City committee recommended Cal-Waste based on several factors, including costs to residents, Cal-Waste’s experience, and the quality of service. The new franchise agreement provides several service enhancements, including bi-weekly collection of green waste for residents.

Notice of Public Hearing to Increase Solid Waste Rates
The City of Sonora hereby gives public notice of its intent to consider adoption of the proposed Solid Waste Rates for all users starting January 1, 2026. The City Council has scheduled a Public Hearing on the proposed Solid Waste Rates on January 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370.

Public Input & Written Protest Procedures
Members of the public are invited to attend the Public Hearing and provide comments on the proposed solid waste rate increases. Property owners and solid waste customers may also submit written protests against the proposed rate increases. Consistent with California law, protests must be submitted in writing and must 1) identify the affected property or properties, such as by address, Assessor’s Parcel Number, or customer account number, 2) include the name and original signature of the customer or property owner submitting the protest, and 3) indicate opposition to the proposed solid waste rate increases. Protests submitted by e-mail, facsimile or other electronic means do not qualify as written protests. The proposed rates cannot be adopted if written protests are received from a majority of affected parcels with one written protest counted per parcel. If you wish to submit a written protest, please mail or deliver a letter in a sealed envelope addressed to Solid Waste Rates, City Clerk, City of Sonora, 94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370. Written protests must be received by the City prior to the close of the Public Hearing on January 20, 2026.
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DATE: November 24, 2025
TO: Chris Gorsky and Carlye Buchholz
City of Sonora
FROM: Ray Holmes and Erik Helgeson
Bartle Wells Associates
RE: Solid Waste Rates and Franchise Fee Study

MEMORANDUM
Background
The City of Sonora provides solid waste, green waste and recycling services to residents and businesses within its service area. The City utilizes a contractor to deliver the services under a franchise agreement. Recently, a new franchise agreement was awarded to California Waste Recovery Systems (Cal-Waste) by the Sonora City Council after a competitive request for proposals (RFP) process. Cal-Waste was chosen over the incumbent provider, Cal Sierra Disposal (a Waste Management subsidiary).

The new franchise agreement began November 1, 2025, and provides for subscription-based solid waste, recycling, and green waste collection service. Significantly, the new agreement increases the franchise fee rate from 2% to 6% and adds the collection of residential green waste. Historically, the 2% Franchise Fee was added to the bill as a separate line item, increasing the rates shown in Table 1 by 2%. Moving forward, the 6% Franchise Fee will be included within the contract rates shown in Table 1.

Bartle Wells Associates (BWA) was retained by the City to support the Proposition 218 notice and rate adoption process and evaluate the franchise fee for compliance with State law. BWA is an independent public finance consulting firm with over 60 years of experience providing financial advice to over 600 public agencies throughout California and the United States.

Solid Waste Rates
The City establishes solid waste rates for different types of residential and commercial services. Rates are established by resolution of the City Council pursuant to the procedural requirements of Proposition 218. The City sets the rates but Cal-Waste handles billing and collections.

Single family residential rates vary by three cart sizes, ranging from 35 gallons to 96 gallons with lower rates for smaller cart sizes. Most of the City’s residential customers have 35-gallon carts. Standard residential service 50 Item A.
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Cal-Waste is currently charging customers the rates that were in place prior to the new agreement. Upon successful completion of the necessary Proposition 218 proceedings, Cal-Waste will begin charging the service rates contained in the new agreement (Exhibits A.1.1 – A.5.1).

The new franchise agreement was the result of a competitive bidding process wherein contractors submitted cost proposals explicitly representing their actual cost of service for the collection of solid waste, recyclables, and green waste. Further negotiations were held with Cal-Waste and the final rates were memorialized in the franchise agreement. Based on the information included in Cal-Waste’s cost proposal provided to the City of Sonora in the competitive bidding process (see Exhibit I), Bartle Wells Associates (BWA) finds that the rates charged by Cal-Waste represent their reasonable cost of providing service to the City of Sonora.

The current and proposed monthly solid waste rates are shown in Table 1, below.

Table 1 - Proposed Monthly Solid Waste Rates
Current Solid
Waste Rates
Proposed Rates
eff. 01/01/26

RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE SERVICE
(Includes bi-weekly recycling & green waste collection) Cart Size (weekly pickup)
35 gallon $ 33.26 $ 33.26
65 gallon $ 50.96 $ 50.96
95 gallon $ 66.80 $ 66.80

COMMERCIAL TRASH CART SERVICE
# of Carts - Cart Size
1 - 35 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 47.57 $ 49.47
2 - 35 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 95.14 $ 103.88
3 - 35 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 142.70 $ 163.23
1 - 65 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 63.41 $ 65.94
2 - 65 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 126.83 $ 138.47
3 - 65 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 190.25 $ 217.60
1 - 95 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 74.73 $ 77.71
2 - 95 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 149.49 $ 163.18
3 - 95 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 224.20 $ 256.43
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3 Table 1 (cont.) - Proposed Monthly Solid Waste Rates
Current Solid
Waste Rates
Proposed Rates
eff. 01/01/26

COMMERCIAL TRASH BIN SERVICE
Bin Size
1 Yard 1x/wk pickup $ 160.65 $ 167.03
1 Yard 2x/wk pickup $ 293.34 $ 367.47
1 Yard 3x/wk pickup $ 425.93 $ 609.67
1 Yard 4x/wk pickup $ 558.65 $ 785.05
1 Yard 5x/wk pickup $ 691.31 $ 960.43
1 Yard 6x/wk pickup $ 823.89 $ 1,119.11
2 Yard 1x/wk pickup $ 293.34 $ 305.00
2 Yard 2x/wk pickup $ 558.65 $ 671.00
2 Yard 3x/wk pickup $ 824.01 $ 1,113.26
2 Yard 4x/wk pickup $ 1,089.16 $ 1,433.51
2 Yard 5x/wk pickup $ 1,354.45 $ 1,753.76
2 Yard 6x/wk pickup $ 1,619.79 $ 2,043.51
3 Yard 1x/wk pickup n/a $ 442.87
3 Yard 2x/wk pickup n/a $ 974.31
3 Yard 3x/wk pickup n/a $ 1,616.47
3 Yard 4x/wk pickup n/a $ 2,081.48
3 Yard 5x/wk pickup n/a $ 2,546.49
3 Yard 6x/wk pickup n/a $ 2,967.21
4 Yard 1x/wk pickup n/a $ 580.87
4 Yard 2x/wk pickup n/a $ 1,277.91
4 Yard 3x/wk pickup n/a $ 2,120.17
4 Yard 4x/wk pickup n/a $ 2,730.08
4 Yard 5x/wk pickup n/a $ 3,339.99
4 Yard 6x/wk pickup n/a $ 3,891.82
5 Yard 1x/wk pickup n/a $ 691.55
5 Yard 2x/wk pickup n/a $ 1,521.41
5 Yard 3x/wk pickup n/a $ 2,524.16
5 Yard 4x/wk pickup n/a $ 3,250.29
5 Yard 5x/wk pickup n/a $ 3,976.41
5 Yard 6x/wk pickup n/a $ 4,633.39
6 Yard 1x/wk pickup n/a $ 824.30
6 Yard 2x/wk pickup n/a $ 1,813.46
6 Yard 3x/wk pickup n/a $ 3,008.70
6 Yard 4x/wk pickup n/a $ 3,874.21
6 Yard 5x/wk pickup n/a $ 4,739.73
6 Yard 6x/wk pickup n/a $ 5,522.81
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4 Table 1 (cont.) - Proposed Monthly Solid Waste Rates
Current Solid
Waste Rates
Proposed Rates
eff. 01/01/26

COMMERCIAL RECYCLE CART SERVICE
# of Carts - Cart Size
1 - 95 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 5.06 $ 8.30
2 - 95 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 12.03 $ 16.60
3 - 95 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 19.00 $ 24.90
4 - 95 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 25.97 $ 33.20
5 - 95 gallon 1x/wk pickup $ 32.94 $ 41.50

COMMERCIAL RECYCLING BIN SERVICE
Bin Size
1 Yard 1x/wk pickup $ 37.91 $ 59.74
1 Yard 2x/wk pickup $ 75.83 $ 109.49
2 Yard 1x/wk pickup $ 37.91 $ 61.66
2 Yard 2x/wk pickup $ 75.83 $ 113.33
3 Yard 1x/wk pickup n/a $ 77.50
3 Yard 2x/wk pickup n/a $ 162.74
4 Yard 1x/wk pickup n/a $ 103.33
4 Yard 2x/wk pickup n/a $ 216.99
5 Yard 1x/wk pickup n/a $ 131.43
5 Yard 2x/wk pickup n/a $ 276.00
6 Yard 1x/wk pickup n/a $ 144.99
6 Yard 2x/wk pickup n/a $ 304.48
ROLLOFF SERVICES (Per- service charges, not monthly rates) 10-CY Bin Haul Charge per Load $ 478.49 $ 613.64
20-CY Bin Haul Charge per Load $ 719.59 $ 818.18
30-CY Bin Haul Charge per Load $ 982.66 $ 1,029.33
Transfer Station Charge per Ton $ 104.90 $ 83.14
*Services are not comparable due to billing differences. Current rates include a rental and disposal fee.

HANDY-HAULERS (Per-service charges, not monthly rates)
Bin Size

3.5 CY - Trash n/a $ 110.85

3.5 CY - Green Waste n/a $ 100.29

3.5 CY - C & D n/a $ 121.41
5 CY - Trash n/a $ 217.75
5 CY - Green Waste n/a $ 204.55
5 CY - C & D n/a $ 237.54
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5 Franchise Fee Study
The franchise fee study was conducted to quantify whether amounts paid by Cal-Waste to the City fall within an exemption to the definition of a tax per Article XIII C, Section 1(e) of the California Constitution (Proposition 26). The relevant exceptions to Proposition 26 for the franchise fee charged by the City are:

1. “A charge imposed for a specific benefit conferred or privilege granted directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of conferring the benefit or granting the privilege.”

2. “A charge imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of providing the service or product.”

3. “A charge imposed for the reasonable regulatory costs to a local government for issuing licenses and permits, performing investigations, inspections, and audits, enforcing agricultural marketing orders, and the administrative enforcement and adjudication thereof.”

4. “A charge imposed for entrance to or use of local government property, or the purchase, rental, or lease of local government property.”
The focus of the franchise fee study by Bartle Wells Associate (BWA) was to determine if the City’s proportionate costs to manage and perform solid waste and sanitation management activities exceeded the amount of the franchise fee, thereby qualifying as an exception per items 1, 2, and 3 above.

BWA analyzed cost information provided by the City in two broad categories: one-time costs related to the issuing of the RFP and negotiating the franchise agreement; and ongoing annual costs relating to solid waste and sanitation management activities.

RFP and Contract Negotiation Costs
City personnel consisting of the City Administrator, City Attorney, and City Engineer, devoted a combined 325 hours to the process. The City provided hourly rates for each position and BWA calculated a total amount of $59,302 for this item. Per the terms of the franchise agreement, Cal-Waste provided a $10,500 payment to the City to partially offset these costs, leaving a final amount of $48,802. Since the franchise agreement has an eight-year term, the $48,802 was divided by eight, leaving an annual amount of $6,100 (after rounding) relating to the RFP and contract negotiation costs.

Administrative Staff Time
This category includes administrative staff time to manage the franchise agreement. It also includes staff time devoted to other solid waste and recycling issues, including state compliance activities and reporting to, and meeting with, Cal-Recycle.

The City provided an estimate of 227 hours, split among 6 personnel, for these activities and provided hourly rates for each position. BWA calculated a total of $26,534 in annual costs for administrative staff time.

Street Sweeping
Street sweeping is necessary due to solid waste accumulating in streets and City personnel and equipment are used to remove and dispose of this solid waste. The City provided the annual hours of street sweeping, as well 54 Item A.
6 as the hourly rate, fuel, maintenance, and depreciation expense for the equipment. BWA calculated a total of $51,487 in annual costs for street sweeping.

Storm Basin Cleaning
Solid waste that is not captured by street sweeping operations accumulates in catch basins in the City’s storm drain system. City personnel and equipment are used to remove and dispose of this solid waste. The City provided the annual hours of storm basin cleaning, as well as the hourly rate, fuel, maintenance, and depreciation expense for the equipment. BWA calculated a total of $50,077 in annual costs for storm basin cleaning.

Leaf Collection
The new franchise agreement provides green waste collection for customers who subscribe to service.

However, not all residents subscribe to service and City personnel and equipment will still be required to remove leaves, particularly during “leaf” season. The City provided an estimated 576 annual hours of leaf collection. This represents a 60% reduction of the hours spent prior to the new franchise agreement, and accounts for the roughly 60% subscription level for residential customers. It is assumed that these customers will use their green waste carts for leaf collection.

The City provided annual equipment costs for leaf collection (fuel, maintenance, depreciation, and disposal costs) and an hourly rate for the personnel. BWA calculated a total of $48,772 in annual costs for leaf collection.

Other Costs
In addition to street sweeping, storm basin cleaning, and leaf collection, the City’s public works personnel perform other activities relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste. This category includes activities such as, illegal dumping collection, collection of trash cans at the cemetery, and cleaning the park of debris left by the homeless.

The City estimated that 832 total hours are devoted to these other activities. The City provided annual equipment costs (fuel, maintenance, depreciation, and disposal costs) and an hourly rate for the personnel.

BWA calculated a total of $56,470 in annual costs for these other activities.

Public Works Supervision
Street sweeping, storm basin cleaning, leaf collection, and other activities related to solid waste collection are performed by the City’s public works personnel. Accordingly, it is appropriate to allocate a portion of the Public Works Supervisor costs to these activities. The City provided an estimate of 244 annual hours to allocate to these activities. Based on the hourly rate provided by the City, BWA calculated an annual cost of $17,409 for public works supervision.
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7 Annual Total of City’s Costs
The total annual City costs calculated is $256,849. BWA confirmed with the City that all of the costs are paid from the general fund. See Table 2 below for a summary of the costs.

Table 2: City’s Annual Solid Waste Related Costs
Solid Waste Related Costs Amount
RFP and Contract Negotiation $ 6,100
Administrative Staff Time 26,534
Street Sweeping 51,487
Storm Basin Cleaning 50,077
Leaf Collection 48,772
Other Costs 56,470
Public Works Supervision 17,409
Total Annual City’s Costs $ 256,849
Conclusion
The City has provided an annual franchise fee revenue estimate of between $148,000 - $160,000. The City’s costs incurred in managing and administering the franchise agreement and the sanitation system are $256,849. Therefore, the franchise fee is not more than necessary to cover the City’s costs and is not a tax per Article XIII C, Section 1(e) of the California Constitution. 56 Item A.

Cost Proposal Solid Waste Collection Management Services Narrative Summary
Cal-Waste proposes a comprehensive solid waste management program for residents and businesses of the City of Sonora. The program aims to promote responsible waste disposal and recycling practices, with a focus on diverting waste from landfills and achieving sustainability goals. All materials will be collected by dedicated, well-maintained, clean vehicles equipped with appropriate safety features and waste containment systems to prevent littering or spillage during transport to permitted transfer, disposal or diversion facilities.

Key Elements of the Cal-Waste Proposal are/include:
 A New 3 Cart Residential System For Trash, Recycling & Green Waste  Additional Recycling Volume For Every Residential Customer  Recyclable Material Revenue Share From Generated Recyclables Processed At Cal-Waste StateOf-The-Art MRF  New Handy-Hauler Services For Residents
 Two Additional Services Per Resident Per Year To Assist Customers In Managing Larger Materials For Disposal (1 Large Item Pickup & 1 Handy-Hauler)
 On-Site School Education For All Public Schools Within The City Of Sonora  High Quality Customer Service With Local Knowledge In Our Live Call Center  Mobile App Providing Customer Service At Your Fingertips, Including Notifications For Collection Days & Schedules, As Well As Guidance On The Proper Disposal & Diversion Of Items Not Included In The Regular Collection Program
 Split Body Trucks To Reduce Trips & Traffic Disruption  Community Outreach & Education Teach Customers How To Effectively Participate In Our Recycling & Green Waste Programs
 Engagement With Community & Sponsorships
 Industry Leading Software & Technology Solutions Designed For Efficient Routing, Recording & Management Of Customer Service Requirements
 Sustainability & Innovation For Cost Saving Measures
 Discounted Rates For Low-Income Residents
 Cart And Route Audits For Compliance With Contamination & State Mandates, Leaving Cart Tags To Educate Customers
 New Transfer Station On City Owned Property To Provide Increased Value  Ongoing Collaboration With The City And Partners To Create Value Through Projects Such As A Transfer Station, Biomass Plant, Or Other Renewable Energy Initiatives 1 Exhibit I
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Cost Proposal Structure: Cal-Waste is proposing four (4) Cost Proposal Options. Assumptions and Rate Overviews are provided followed by detailed rate sheets.

Assumptions: All required assumptions are clearly addressed in the following pages and/or in the rate tables.

Residential Collection: Residential Servies will include: Weekly collection of Trash, Bi-Weekly collection of Recyclables and Bi-Weekly collection of Green Waste.

Commercial Collection: Commercial businesses will have cart service options and additional options for 1 to 6 yd containersto right size their waste and recycling needs. Multiple frequency collection options will also be offered to fit each business’s needs.

Rate Escalation: Due to inflation, fuel cost changes and other relevant factors, all rates will be subject to an annual adjustment equal to the annual change in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Water and Sewer and Trash Collection services Series CUSR0000SEHG https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/srgate
Franchise Fee: A 6% fee of gross revenue is offered to the City of Sonora.

Recycling Revenue Sharing: 90% revenue share to the City, as described in the Recyclables Revenue Share Experience section of the main proposal.

Term: 5 years with a City option to extend an additional 5 year term at their discretion.

Value Added Services: An itemized list of Value Added Services is provided in the following pages. Note that Proposed Value Added Services are the same for all Options. For additional detail of Value Added Services, please see the Value Added Services Section of the main proposal.

Transfer Station Costs: Estimated capital costs, annual operating and maintenance costs are included in the applicable Option Proposals. The per account rates include the cost allocation methodology and are presented in the assumptions.

Rates & Extras Tables: All required rates are presented in a tabular format with separate table for each proposed option with clear delineation of costs associated with residential and commercial accounts Cal-Waste is dedicated to delivering the highest value proposal for the City of Sonora by leveraging our extensive experience in solid waste collection and our thorough understanding of the City’s needs. Our proposal ensures full compliance with all required services and introduces meaningful enhancements to the current collection program, creating new opportunities and reinvesting recycling revenue back into the City for the benefit of its residents. Please find our Cost Proposal in the following pages. 2 58
Item A.

Cost Assumptions
Operating Assumptions - All included
in rates below
Option 1
Mandatory
Option 2
Subscription
Option 3
Mandatory
Option 4
Subscription
Residential Customers 2190 1,314 2190 1,314
Commercial Customers 220 220 220 220
Rate Adjustment Escalation Factor Annual WST CPI Annual WST CPI Annual WST CPI Annual WST CPI Anticipated
Regulatory/Environmental Costs Included Included Included Included Franchise Fee 6.0% 6.0% 6.0% 6.0%
Cost of Transfer Station (per resident) $0.00 $0.00 $3.69 $5.07 Recyclable Materials Revenue Share 90% 90% 90% 90%
Term of Contract 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years
Residential Rates
Option 1
Mandatory
Option 2
Subscription
Option 3
Mandatory
Option 4
Subscription
35 Gallon Trash $32.26 $33.26 $32.26 $33.26
65 Gallon Trash $49.96 $50.96 $49.96 $50.96
95 Gallon Trash $65.08 $66.08 $65.08 $66.08
Commercial Trash Rates Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 35 Gallon $49.47 $49.47 $49.47 $49.47
65 Gallon $65.94 $65.94 $65.94 $65.94
95 Gallon $77.71 $77.71 $77.71 $77.71
1 Yard $167.03 $167.03 $167.03 $167.03
2 Yard $305.00 $305.00 $305.00 $305.00
3 Yard $442.87 $442.87 $442.87 $442.87
4 Yard $580.87 $580.87 $580.87 $580.87
5 Yard $691.55 $691.55 $691.55 $691.55
6 Yard $824.30 $824.30 $824.30 $824.30
*All commercial customers are serviced weekly. Additional frequency can be see found on full rate sheets Commercial Recycling Rates Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 95 Gallon $50.51 $50.51 $50.51 $50.51
1 Yard $108.57 $108.57 $108.57 $108.57
2 Yard $198.25 $198.25 $198.25 $198.25
3 Yard $287.86 $287.86 $287.86 $287.86
4 Yard $377.56 $377.56 $377.56 $377.56
5 Yard $449.51 $449.51 $449.51 $449.51
6 Yard $535.80 $535.80 $535.80 $535.80
*All commercial customers are serviced weekly. Additional frequency can be see found on full rate sheets *Residential rates include one trash cart serviced weekly, one 95 gallon recycling cart serviced bi-weekly, and one 95 gallon green waste cart serviced bi-weekly Without Transfer Station With Transfer Station
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Roll-Off Rates Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4
10 yard Haul Charge $613.64 $613.64 $521.60 $521.60
20 yard Haul Charge $818.18 $818.18 $695.45 $695.45
30 Yard Haul Charge $1,029.33 $1,029.33 $874.93 $874.93 Disposal Charge $83.14 $83.14 $83.14 $83.14
*All Roll-Off services are done through on-call schedueling. Rates include 14 days of occupancy, each day additional day is charged $12.00 per day.

Transfer Station Development Initial Capital
Monthly
Operating Cost
Building and Land Improvements $355,085.00 $2,959.04
Transfer Equipment $510,000.00 $4,250.00
Operation and Maintenance $17,113.42
TTL Monthly Operating Cost $24,322.46
Allocation Method (based on tons) % of TTL Tons Cost Allocation Residential 30% $7,406.10
Commercial 18% $4,305.58
Roll-Off 52% $12,610.78
*Cost allocation varies depending on mandatory vs. subscription service Value Added Services:

Recyclable Revenue Sharing $30,000
Low-Income Discount $10,000-15,000
Recycling & Waste Education in Schools $50,000
Recycling Cart Additional Volume
Large Item Handy-Hauler Additional Volume
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - with or without Transfer Station Subscription Mandatory $33.26 $32.26
$50.96 $49.96
$66.08 $65.08
Rate Unit
$29.03 per Service
$29.03 per Service
$29.03 per Service
$14.52 per Service
$14.52 per Service
$14.52 per Service
$29.03 per Service
$29.03 per Service
$29.03 per Service
$58.07 per Service
$58.07 per Service
$58.07 per Service
$5.28 per Month
$5.28 per Month
$5.28 per Month
$3.96 per Month
$19.79 per Month
$19.79
per Month +
additional $15/mile
after 1st mile (1-way)
$23.75 per Cart
$197.95 per Restart
$158.36 per Each
One 35 gallon trash cart serviced weekly; One 95 gallon recycling cart serviced bi-weekly; One 65 gallon Green Waste cart serviced bi-weekly One 65 gallon trash cart serviced weekly; One 95 gallon recycling cart serviced bi-weekly; One 65 gallon Green Waste cart serviced bi-weekly One 95 gallon trash cart serviced weekly; One 95 gallon recycling cart serviced bi-weekly; One 65 gallon Green Waste cart serviced bi-weekly Deposit to Restart Service after stopped for non-payment Lost Cart or Can/destroyed Cart or Can
Green Waste Cart
Monthly Cart or Can Rent for On–Call Services
Each Additional Recycle Cart or Can (must be kept for 6 months minimum) Each Additional Green Waste Cart (must be kept for 6 months minimum) Cart equipped with Locking Lid
Walk-In / Backyard Service
Recycle Cart or Can
Green Waste Cart
Drive-In/Long Driveway Service (Calculated from where leaving City-maintained road
Cart or Can Steam Cleaning
Recycle Cart or Can
Trash Cart
Recycle Cart or Can
Special Charges (On an unscheduled service day)
Trash Cart or Can
Green Waste Cart
Extra Charges (On a scheduled service Day)
Trash Cart or Can
Recycle Cart or Can
On-Call Charges (on an unscheduled service day for that route area) Extra & Special Residential Charges Same for all Options Green Waste Cart
On-Call Charges (on a scheduled service day for that route area) Trash Cart
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Cart/Can
Size, Gals
Cart or Can
Count
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 $49.47 $108.82 $180.55 $232.49 $284.42 $331.42
2 $103.88 $228.53 $379.15 $488.22 $597.29 $695.97
3 $163.23 $359.12 $595.81 $767.20 $938.60 $1,093.67
4 $217.65 $478.82 $794.41 $1,022.94 $1,251.47 $1,458.23 5 $262.16 $576.76 $956.90 $1,232.17 $1,507.45 $1,756.50 1 $65.94 $145.07 $240.68 $309.92 $379.15 $441.79
2 $138.47 $304.64 $505.43 $650.82 $796.22 $927.77
3 $217.60 $478.72 $794.24 $1,022.72 $1,251.20 $1,457.92 4 $290.13 $638.29 $1,058.99 $1,363.63 $1,668.27 $1,943.90 5 $349.48 $768.85 $1,275.60 $1,642.55 $2,009.51 $2,341.51 1 $77.71 $170.95 $283.63 $365.22 $446.81 $520.63
2 $163.18 $359.00 $595.61 $766.95 $938.29 $1,093.32
3 $256.43 $564.14 $935.96 $1,205.21 $1,474.46 $1,718.07 4 $341.90 $752.19 $1,247.95 $1,606.95 $1,965.95 $2,290.76 5 $411.84 $906.05 $1,503.21 $1,935.65 $2,368.08 $2,759.32 Container
Size, CY
Container
Count
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 CY 1 $167.03 $367.47 $609.67 $785.05 $960.43 $1,119.11 2 $302.79 $666.14 $1,105.18 $1,423.11 $1,741.04 $2,028.69 3 $551.20 $1,212.65 $2,011.90 $2,590.66 $3,169.42 $3,693.07 4 $734.94 $1,616.87 $2,682.53 $3,454.21 $4,225.90 $4,924.09 5 $885.27 $1,947.59 $3,231.23 $4,160.76 $5,090.29 $5,931.29 2 CY 1 $305.00 $671.00 $1,113.26 $1,433.51 $1,753.76 $2,043.51 2 $640.50 $1,409.11 $2,337.84 $3,010.37 $3,682.89 $4,291.37 3 $1,006.51 $2,214.31 $3,673.74 $4,730.57 $5,787.40 $6,743.58 4 $1,342.01 $2,952.41 $4,898.32 $6,307.43 $7,716.54 $8,991.45 5 $1,616.51 $3,556.32 $5,900.25 $7,597.59 $9,294.92 $10,830.60 COMMERCIAL TRASH SERVICES - Same for all Options
Trash Cart/Can Pickups per week
Trash Container Pickups per week
Monthly Rates For Commercial Trash Service
35 Gallon
Cart or 32
Gallon Can
65 Gallon
Cart
95 Gallon
Cart
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Container
Size, CY
Container
Count
1 2 3 4 5 6
3 CY 1 $442.87 $974.31 $1,616.47 $2,081.48 $2,546.49 $2,967.21 2 $930.02 $2,046.05 $3,394.58 $4,371.10 $5,347.63 $6,231.15 3 $1,461.46 $3,215.22 $5,334.34 $6,868.88 $8,403.41 $9,791.80 4 $1,948.62 $4,286.96 $7,112.45 $9,158.50 $11,204.55 $13,055.74 5 $2,347.20 $5,163.84 $8,567.27 $11,031.83 $13,496.39 $15,726.23 4 CY 1 $580.87 $1,277.91 $2,120.17 $2,730.08 $3,339.99 $3,891.82 2 $1,219.82 $2,683.61 $4,452.36 $5,733.17 $7,013.99 $8,172.82 3 $1,916.87 $4,217.11 $6,996.56 $9,009.27 $11,021.98 $12,843.01 4 $2,555.82 $5,622.81 $9,328.75 $12,012.36 $14,695.98 $17,124.01 5 $3,078.60 $6,772.93 $11,236.90 $14,469.44 $17,701.97 $20,626.65 5 CY 1 $691.55 $1,521.41 $2,524.16 $3,250.29 $3,976.41 $4,633.39 2 $1,452.26 $3,194.96 $5,300.73 $6,825.60 $8,350.47 $9,730.11 3 $2,282.12 $5,020.65 $8,329.72 $10,725.94 $13,122.16 $15,290.17 4 $3,042.82 $6,694.20 $11,106.29 $14,301.25 $17,496.22 $20,386.89 5 $3,665.22 $8,063.47 $13,378.03 $17,226.51 $21,074.99 $24,556.94 6 CY 1 $824.30 $1,813.46 $3,008.70 $3,874.21 $4,739.73 $5,522.81 2 $1,731.03 $3,808.27 $6,318.26 $8,135.84 $9,953.42 $11,597.90 3 $2,720.19 $5,984.42 $9,928.69 $12,784.89 $15,641.09 $18,225.27 4 $3,626.92 $7,979.22 $13,238.26 $17,046.52 $20,854.79 $24,300.36 5 $4,368.79 $9,611.34 $15,946.08 $20,533.31 $25,120.54 $29,270.89 Trash Container Pickups per week

COMMERCIAL TRASH SERVICES
Monthly Rates For Commercial Trash Service
63 Item A.

Cart/Can
Size, Gals
Cart or Can
Count
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 $50.51 $111.12 $184.36 $237.39 $290.42 $338.41
2 $106.07 $233.35 $387.15 $498.52 $609.89 $710.66
3 $166.68 $366.69 $608.38 $783.39 $958.40 $1,116.75
4 $222.24 $488.92 $811.17 $1,044.52 $1,277.87 $1,488.99 5 $267.70 $588.93 $977.09 $1,258.17 $1,539.25 $1,793.56 Container
Size, CY
Container
Count
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 CY 1 $108.57 $238.86 $396.28 $510.28 $624.28 $727.42
2 $196.81 $432.99 $718.37 $925.02 $1,131.68 $1,318.65
3 $358.28 $788.22 $1,307.73 $1,683.93 $2,060.13 $2,400.49 4 $477.71 $1,050.96 $1,743.64 $2,245.24 $2,746.83 $3,200.66 5 $575.42 $1,265.93 $2,100.30 $2,704.49 $3,308.69 $3,855.34 2 CY 1 $198.25 $436.15 $723.62 $931.78 $1,139.94 $1,328.28 2 $416.33 $915.92 $1,519.59 $1,956.74 $2,393.88 $2,789.39 3 $654.23 $1,439.30 $2,387.93 $3,074.87 $3,761.81 $4,383.33 4 $872.30 $1,919.07 $3,183.91 $4,099.83 $5,015.75 $5,844.44 5 $1,050.73 $2,311.61 $3,835.17 $4,938.43 $6,041.70 $7,039.89 COMMERCIAL RECYCLE SERVICES - Same for all Options
Recycle Cart Pickups per week
Recycle Container Pickups per week
Monthly Rates For Commercial Recycling Service
95 Gallon
Cart
64 Item A.

Container
Size, CY
Container
Count
1 2 3 4 5 6
3 CY 1 $287.86 $633.30 $1,050.70 $1,352.96 $1,655.22 $1,928.69 2 $604.51 $1,329.93 $2,206.48 $2,841.22 $3,475.96 $4,050.25 3 $949.95 $2,089.89 $3,467.32 $4,464.77 $5,462.22 $6,364.67 4 $1,266.60 $2,786.52 $4,623.09 $5,953.03 $7,282.96 $8,486.23 5 $1,525.68 $3,356.49 $5,568.73 $7,170.69 $8,772.65 $10,222.05 4 CY 1 $377.56 $830.64 $1,378.11 $1,774.55 $2,171.00 $2,529.68 2 $792.89 $1,744.35 $2,894.03 $3,726.56 $4,559.09 $5,312.33 3 $1,245.96 $2,741.12 $4,547.77 $5,856.03 $7,164.29 $8,347.95 4 $1,661.28 $3,654.83 $6,063.69 $7,808.04 $9,552.39 $11,130.61 5 $2,001.09 $4,402.40 $7,303.99 $9,405.14 $11,506.28 $13,407.32 5 CY 1 $449.51 $988.92 $1,640.70 $2,112.69 $2,584.67 $3,011.70 2 $943.97 $2,076.72 $3,445.47 $4,436.64 $5,427.80 $6,324.57 3 $1,483.37 $3,263.42 $5,414.32 $6,971.86 $8,529.40 $9,938.61 4 $1,977.83 $4,351.23 $7,219.09 $9,295.82 $11,372.54 $13,251.48 5 $2,382.39 $5,241.26 $8,695.72 $11,197.23 $13,698.74 $15,962.01 6 CY 1 $535.80 $1,178.75 $1,955.65 $2,518.24 $3,080.82 $3,589.83 2 $1,125.17 $2,475.37 $4,106.87 $5,288.30 $6,469.72 $7,538.64 3 $1,768.12 $3,889.87 $6,453.65 $8,310.18 $10,166.71 $11,846.43 4 $2,357.50 $5,186.50 $8,604.87 $11,080.24 $13,555.61 $15,795.24 5 $2,839.71 $6,247.37 $10,364.95 $13,346.65 $16,328.35 $19,026.08

COMMERCIAL RECYCLE SERVICES
Recycle Container Pickups per week
Monthly Rates For Commercial Recycling Service
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Rate Unit
Special Charges (On an unscheduled service day)
Trash Cart/Can $29.03 per Cart/Can
Recycle Cart/Can $29.03 per Cart/Can
Trash Container
1 CY $33.27 per Service
2 CY $66.53 per Service
3CY $106.46 per Service
4 CY $144.72 per Service
5 CY $179.65 per Service
6 CY $216.24 per Service
Recycle Container
1 CY $19.35 per Service
2 CY $29.05 per Service
3CY $90.49 per Service
4 CY $123.01 per Service
5 CY $143.25 per Service
6 CY $183.81 per Service
Extra Charges (On a scheduled service Day)
Trash Cart/Can $14.52 per Cart/Can
Recycle Cart/Can $14.52 per Cart/Can
Trash Container
1 CY $21.95 per Service
2 CY $43.91 per Service
3CY $70.25 per Service
4 CY $95.50 per Service
5 CY $118.54 per Service
6 CY $142.69 per Service
Recycle Container
1 CY $12.77 per Service
2 CY $19.16 per Service
3CY $59.71 per Service
4 CY $81.17 per Service
5 CY $94.52 per Service
6 CY $121.29 per Service
On-Call Charges (on the scheduled service day for that route area) Trash Cart/Can $29.03 per Service
Recycle Cart/Can $29.03 per Service
Trash Container
1 CY $33.27 per Service
2 CY $66.53 per Service
3CY $106.46 per Service
4 CY $144.72 per Service
5 CY $179.65 per Service
6 CY $216.24 per Service
COMMERCIAL SPECIALS, EXTRAS, ON-CALL, MISCELLANEOUS - Same for all options 66 Item A.

Rate Unit
Recycle Container
1 CY $19.35 per Service
2 CY $29.05 per Service
3CY $90.49 per Service
4 CY $123.01 per Service
5 CY $143.25 per Service
6 CY $183.81 per Service
Cart/Can $19.79 per Month
$19.79 per Month + additional $15/mile
after 1st mile (1-way)
Monthly Rent for On–Call Accounts
Cart $5.28 per Month
Container $26.39 per Month
Locks and Lock Bars
Cart equipped with Locking Lid $3.96 per Month
Container unlocking service $10.56 per Month
Steam Clean
Cart/Can $23.75 per Cart/Can
All container sizes $85.78 per Container
Deposit to Restart Service after stopped for nonpaymentComputed value of three (3) times monthly service rate
Walk-In Service
Drive-In/Long Driveway Service (Calculated from where
leaving County-maintained road

COMMERCIAL SPECIALS, EXTRAS, ON-CALL, MISCELLANEOUS
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Haul Charge Option 1
Mandatory
Option 2
Subscription
Option 3
Mandatory
Option 4
Subscription
10 Yard Bin $613.64 $613.64 $521.60 $521.60
20 Yard Bin $818.18 $818.18 $695.45 $695.45
30 Yard Bin $1,029.33 $1,029.33 $874.93 $874.93
Disposal per Ton $83.14 $83.14 $83.14 $83.14
Rate Unit
$100.00 per Hour (time
spent)
10-20 CY Bins $130.00 per Month
30 CY Bins $150.00 per Month
Rate Unit
Unacceptable Materials Charges when found in Rolloff Loads; Appliances $49.49 per Each
Tires-Small $4.95 per Each
Tires-Small on Rim $9.90 per Each
Tires-Truck $15.84 per Each
Tires-Truck on Rim $19.79 per Each
Electronic Waste (E-Waste) $13.20 per Each
Unacceptable Materials Charges

ROLLOFF SERVICES
Roll Off Trip Charge and Monthly Rent - same for all options Trip Charge (Assessed whenever work scheduled is not accessible) Total Customer Charge is sum of Appropriate Haul Charge plus tons hauled multiplied by Transfer Station Charge per Ton
Monthly Rent (Assessed whenever a permanently placed bin is not serviced for 30 days) Rolloff rates include 14 days on customer's site, not including day of delivery or day of removal. Per-day rental charge after 14 days on customer's site is $12.00 per day. w/o Transfer Station w/ Transfer Station
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Trash
Green
Waste C&D

3.5 CY $110.85 $100.29 $121.41

5.0 CY $217.75 $204.55 $237.54
Rate Unit
$26.39 per Item
$49.49 per Each
$4.95 per Each
$9.90 per Each
$15.84 per Each
$19.79 per Each
$13.20 per Each
Tires-Truck
Tires-Truck on Rim
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Large Item Service
Special Materials Charges when setout with Large Items; Appliances
Tires-Small
Tires-Small on Rim
Large Item Charges

HANDY-HAULERS AND BULKY WASTE
Handy-Haulers
Handy-Hauler rates include 7 days on customer's site, not including day of delivery or day of removal. Per-day rental charge after 7 days on customer's site is $12.00 per day. 69 Item A.

Cal-Waste Recovery Systems | 175 Enterprise Court, Ste. A, Galt, CA 95632 | (209) 369-6887 August 11, 2025
Carly Buchholz, PE
City Engineer
[email protected]
RE: City of Sonora Request for Proposals for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Green Waste Collection and Management Services Dear Carly Buchholz,
California Waste Recovery Systems, LLC (Cal-Waste) has been providing refuse collection and recycling services in Northern California for nearly 100 years. Our commitment to the highest level of customer service and diversion of solid waste from landfills puts us in a ready position to provide superior and sustainable collection services for the City of Sonora at a cost-effective rate.

Through our proven methodology and program improvements, we will deliver a comprehensive Solid Waste & Recycling Program for the City that meets State Compliance requirements both now and moving forward. This initiative will foster an authentic partnership characterized by broad transparency and offer substantially greater value than the current solid waste contractor.

Highlights of our proposal include:
 A New 3 Cart Residential System For Trash, Recycling & Green Waste
 Additional Recycling Volume For Every Residential Customer  Recyclable Material Revenue Share From Generated Recyclables Processed At Cal-Waste State-Of-The-Art MRF
 New Handy-Hauler Services For Residents
 Two Additional Services Per Resident Per Year To Assist Customers In Managing Larger Materials For Disposal (1 Large Item Pickup & 1 Handy-Hauler)
 On-Site School Education For All Public Schools Within The City Of Sonora
 High Quality Customer Service With Local Knowledge In Our Live Call Center
 Mobile App Providing Customer Service At Your Fingertips, Including Notifications For Collection Days & Schedules, As Well As Guidance On The Proper Disposal & Diversion Of Items Not Included In The Regular Collection Program
 Split Body Trucks To Reduce Trips & Traffic Disruption  Community Outreach & Education Teach Customers How To Effectively Participate In Our Recycling & Green Waste Programs Our proposal includes all existing Agreement
services plus significant enhancements for the
residents and businesses of Sonora.
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Cal-Waste Recovery Systems | 175 Enterprise Court, Ste. A, Galt, CA 95632 | (209) 369-6887  Engagement With Community & Sponsorships
 Industry Leading Software & Technology Solutions Designed For Efficient Routing, Recording & Management Of Customer
Service Requirements
 Sustainability & Innovation For Cost Saving Measures
 Discounted Rates For Low-Income Residents
 Cart And Route Audits For Compliance With Contamination & State Mandates, Leaving Cart Tags To Educate Customers
 New Transfer Station On City Owned Property To Provide Increased Value
 Ongoing Collaboration With The City And Partners To Create Value Through Projects Such As A Transfer Station, Biomass Plant, Or Other Renewable Energy Initiatives
Our Project Manager for this proposal is Mr. Casey Vaccarezza, who is authorized to negotiate and contractually bind Cal-Waste with the City for the requested services. Contact information is provided below:

Casey Vaccarezza, Vice President & Treasurer
[email protected]; Mobile: (209) 327-1676
Fax: 209.754.2863; Address: 175 Enterprise Court, Suite A, Galt, CA 95632
Required Policies & Disclosures
Cal-Waste acknowledges receipt of the August 5th, 2025
Addendum No. 1: Reflecting Changes, Clarifications, and Additions to the RFP. Cal-Waste has reviewed the RFP and its attachments and has no exceptions to the RFP, Sample Solid Waste Franchise Agreement or Addendum No. 1: Reflecting Changes, Clarifications, and Additions to the RFP.

This proposal and associated terms will remain in effect for 120 days following the date of submittal. Cal-Waste complies with the indemnification, insurance and performance bond requirements outlined in Article 1.06 “PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, INSURANCE”, and Article 1.09 “INDEMNIFICATION” of the Exhibit A.

Cal-Waste attests that we have policies that eliminate unlawful discrimination in employment that is integrated into our employee hiring processes. Additional information about Cal-Waste’s hiring practices, can be provided to the City upon request.

Cal-Waste has no conflicts of interest in performing these services required.

Cal-Waste complies with the State of California’s General Prevailing Wage Rate requirements in accordance with the California Labor Code, Section 117, and all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances to the work.
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Cal-Waste Recovery Systems | 175 Enterprise Court, Ste. A, Galt, CA 95632 | (209) 369-6887 Cal-Waste will comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws for handling refuse.

We look forward to the opportunity to provide exemplary services for the City of Sonora. Should the City have any questions on the following proposal, Cal-Waste is willing to meet with the City to discuss or refine any items. Our thoughtful approach will provide the City with State compliance and a significant value for the future.

Best Regards,
Casey Vaccarezza
Vice President & Treasurer
California Waste Recovery Systems, LLC
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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical Proposal .................................................................................. 1 A. Summary of Capabilities & History ................................................. 1 History ............................................................................................. 1 Business Structure............................................................................ 2 Facilities........................................................................................... 3 Collection Experience ....................................................................... 4 History ............................................................................................. 5 Customer Service Experience ............................................................ 6 Billing............................................................................................... 6 Collection Vehicles ........................................................................... 7 Vehicles Maintenance / BIT Compliance ............................................. 7 Safety Record ................................................................................... 8 Safety Requirements for Employees................................................... 8 Driving & Route Supervisor Training .................................................... 9 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management Protocols ............... 9 HHW Inspection Program & Training ................................................... 9 Response to Identification of HHW During Collection ......................... 9 Spill Response Plan........................................................................... 9 Fire Reporting & Response Plan.......................................................... 9 Health & Safety Management Procedures ..........................................10 Recyclables Revenue Share Experience.............................................10 Low-Income Experience ...................................................................10 Transition Experience.......................................................................10 Transfer Station Experience ..............................................................12 Community Engagement ..................................................................12 References..........................................................................................14 Primary Reference...............................................................................16 Cost Proposal......................................................................................17 75 Item A.

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Technical Proposal
A. Summary of Capabilities & History
Having been in business for nearly 100 years, Cal-Waste and its current owners Dave, Casey, and Rudy Vaccarezza, have a long history as a customer-centered provider of waste collection services in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada. Cal-Waste also operates a state-of-the-art regional Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Galt with proven success. In addition to collection services and advanced processing operations, Cal-Waste is deeply involved in the communities we serve through various memberships, sponsorships, and donations to local organizations and charities.

Our community involvement extends to educational outreach as we built a custom observation room and education center at our MRF so we can offer tours and educational programs for
community members of all ages. By dedicating resources to public education and outreach efforts, we are raising awareness about the importance of recycling and environmental stewardship, fostering a culture of sustainability within the community.

We are excited to partner with the City of Sonora to provide best in class collection services and diversion programs. Our goals are directly in line with the City’s and our proposals reflect our desire to implement effective and high-quality services at reasonable rates while prioritizing the hierarchy of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, then landfilling as a last resort.

Cal-Waste has the equipment, experience, and customer
relationships to ensure collection services never skip a beat. We pride ourselves on providing courteous, reliable, and high-quality collection services. As an experienced and dedicated service provider, we focus our attention on implementing seamless collection services, new service enhancements, and associated public education and outreach efforts. We will engage customers through convenient channels including our website and social media, in-person site visits and community workshops and meetings. Combining face-to-face outreach and direct mail with social and local media, we will ensure the community understands the benefits of the newly expanded services and diversion programs we are proposing for the City of Sonora.

History
Cal-Waste has been a pioneer in recycling for nearly a century, dating back to 1927 when Colombo Vaccarezza began collecting rubbish using horse-drawn wagons from residents in Lodi. Over the decades, CalWaste has
evolved into a
regional leader in
recovery and
diversion.

Innovation has
been a driving
force behind CalWaste's success.
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We were an early adopter of curbside recycling practices and continue to lead the industry in innovation and advancements in processing technology.

In the 1980s, long before recycling became a state-mandated activity, Cal-Waste introduced curbside recycling services. Under the leadership of Dave Vaccarezza, the company distributed recycling buckets to households, enabling residents to separate recyclables like glass, paper, and metal from regular waste. This early adoption of recycling practices positioned Cal-Waste as a leader in waste recovery and set the stage for future advancements in the industry. Our recent $35 million upgrade to the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Galt is a testament to our commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry. The upgrade included advanced sorting technology (using Artificial Intelligence) and increased capacity, which positions us and our jurisdictions to meet future challenges and continue providing high-quality services for years to come. Today, Cal-Waste provides excellent customer service and collection operations, as well as operating the state-ofthe-art MRF that has the ability to divert more than 76% of recyclables from the landfill and market clean materials with minimal contamination.

Business Structure
Although the
company’s
beginnings
date back to
1927, CalWaste was
officially
formed in
1997. Upon
successful
award of this Contract, Cal-Waste Recovery Systems, LLC. will be the legal entity that will provide a corporate guarantee and sign the final Franchise Agreement. Cal-Waste’s owners (holding more than 10% equity) are the Vaccarezza Family Trust, Casey Vaccarezza, and Rudolph Vaccarezza. Cal-Waste’s Officers are David Vaccarezza (President), Rudolph Vaccarezza (Secretary), and Casey Vaccarezza (Treasurer).
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Cal-Waste Facilities
• Cal-Waste Headquarters: 175 Enterprise Court, Suite A, Galt CA, 95632
• Cal-Waste MRF: 175 Enterprise Court, Galt CA, 95632
• Cal-Waste Arnold: 1149 Dunbar Road, Arnold, CA 95223
• Cal-Waste Double Springs: 3524 Double Springs Rd, Valley Springs, CA 95252
• Cal-Waste Lodi Yard: 1065 E. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95240 78 Item A.

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Collection Experience
Cal-Waste has decades of experience providing regular, weekly scheduled or on call curbside collection of solid waste, bulky items, recyclables and green waste or organics for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal service, as well as processing services for numerous jurisdictions.

Our programs ensure that:
 Current & Future Public Health, Regulatory &
Environmental Compliance is met
 Collection Routes are Optimized to Minimize
Environmental Impact, Disruption, Noise & Traffic During Designated Operating Hours
 Quality Solid Waste Containers are Supplied, Designated, Clearly Labeled & Maintained to Accommodate Customer
Needs & Inspected for Contamination
 Collected Trash, Recyclables, Green Waste/Organics & C&D are Hauled to Approved & Permitted Disposal or Diversion Facilities
 State of the Art & Industry Specific Technology is Utilized to Accurately Document & Track Activities for Compliance & Regular Reporting of Jurisdiction’s Solid Waste Program Performance
 Landfill Diversion is Maximized via Comprehensive
Programs, Strategies & Public Outreach Campaigns
 A Broad Range of Recyclable Material including Paper, Cardboard, Glass, #1-7 Plastic Containers, Aluminum &
Steel Cans are Accepted, Collected & Sold at Market Value for Revenue Sharing at the Permitted State of the Art CalWaste Material Recovery Facility  Green Waste Materials Including Grass Clippings, Leaves, Branches & Tree Trimmings are Accepted, Regularly &
Seasonally Collected & Handled According to Guidelines
 Collaborative Annual Reviews of the City & Cal-Waste’s Performance
 All Necessary Permits, Licenses & Insurance are
Maintained for the Operation of Collection, Hauling &
Disposal/Processing Activities
Cal-Waste has a history of innovation and sustainability which has resulted in increased diversion, recovery and environmental benefits for our customers. We were an early adopter of automated collection using carts for residential customers.

Transitioning customers from 5-gallon buckets and tubs was done using a variety of communication and outreach approaches to ensure all residents and customers were well aware of the new collection and diversion programs available using carts. Our proactive and effective public education and outreach program also informed the community on the benefits of participating in a more comprehensive recycling and organics diversion program. We take great pride in implementing effective recyclables collection and processing services well before State mandates made it a requirement.

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of split container collection programs using spilt-body vehicles. In Galt and Woodbridge, we collect refuse and organics weekly using split-body trucks to reduce vehicle trips through the community, by only passing the residence one time per week. Again, we used our experience in implementing a comprehensive and effective public education and outreach program to educate the communities on how to participate in the program and keep contamination to a minimum.

Customer Service Experience
Our focus is all about the customer experience. We strive to provide clear and consistent messaging to deliver the desired and expected level of service. Regardless of whether the customer is a resident, commercial account, or industrial enterprise, our personnel convey a unified and friendly message. For this reason, whether on the street, at events, or in the community, all Cal-Waste staff is trained to be a customer service ambassador. This deliberate effort to align customer service with the customer experience is integral to our strategy aimed at enhancing service efficiency and ensuring customer satisfaction with our offerings. One of the ways we can be more transparent, and customer focused by:
 Providing proactive contract management.
 Managing the customer’s account and experience.
 Initiating the appropriate action.
 Taking responsibility for customer service issues and offering one call resolution.
 Engaging the customer in a two-way conversation.

The team’s collective goals are straightforward and integrated into all our interactions with service recipients:
 Improve customer experience.
 Streamline communication.
 Support operations.
 Increase and promote collection and diversion efficiencies.

To ensure we are meeting customer needs quickly, we monitor several performance indicators to ensure customer experience and satisfaction. We document and respond promptly to complaints and service issues and take immediate action to resolve the issue in less than 24 hours. We continually look for ways to improve customer service, measure meaningful success, and to engage customers and our employees. Cal-Waste has been operating CSR Offices and Call Centers for decades providing excellent service to our customers at our locations. We operate our customer service 80 Item A.

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offices during regular business hours with tool-free phone numbers to handle inquiries, complaints and service requests. Our main office is in Galt and our other offices are in Arnold and Double Springs. Additional CSRs are staffed at our other locations to provide local knowledge and experience. We also provide user friendly mobile and online apps for customers to conveniently communicate with our employees, manage their accounts,
schedule pickups and access educational materials.

Billing Experience
Cal-Waste has decades of experience providing billing services to more than 21,000 customers (residential and commercial). We offer billing terms monthly in advance and arrears as well as bimonthly and quarterly.

All Single-Family customers in the City of Sonora will be on a consistent basis in advance of services provided. On-call and/or non-recurring services will be billed no more frequently than monthly and only for services provided during the previous billing period.

Cal-Waste will make every effort to enroll customers in electronic billing using paperless invoices; however, customers who decline paperless, will be mailed standard (paper) invoices. Bills can be paid by an electronic check or credit card and can be automatically charged on a recurring basis. Customers can also pay their bills by cash, check, electronic check, money order, and credit card. The Soft-Pak system allows for a seamless online billing platform and in an effort to reduce paper consumption, we will promote the use of electronic billing.

Billings and receipts will be kept for inspection and verification by the City Contract Manager for the entire term of the Franchise Agreement.

Collection Vehicles
Cal-Waste takes great pride in its fleet and employsteams of people to keep our vehicles safe, clean and ready to do the job at the highest standard. Dedicated and compartmentalized trucks are provided to ensure containment and not cross contamination. We propose to utilize renewable diesel-powered collection vehicles for our operations in the City of Sonora. Cal-Waste has great working relationships with a variety of vehicle manufacturers and vendors.

We are working with specific vehicle manufacturers that can meet the procurement schedule.
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ZEV & Fleet Readiness. Reducing impacts from Cal-Waste’s vehicle emissions has been a cornerstone priority for our operations. For operations in the City of Sonora, we will operate collection vehicles that are fueled by renewable diesel which is an entirely renewable and sustainable drop-in fuel that delivers superior emissions benefits while meeting performance needs. Renewable diesel lowers maintenance costs and helps to reduce air quality impacts.

On-Board Monitoring System for Collection Vehicles. Our vehicle hoppers will be equipped with a video camera and monitoring system that is a part of our customer service and routing suite of software called Soft-Pak. Additional information on the Soft-Pak benefits and capabilities are discussed in the Customer Service section of this Proposal and are available on Soft-Pak's website at:
https://soft-pak.com/mobile-pak/.
3rd Eye Camera System. In addition to the hopper camera and SoftPak onboard computer, we also utilize safety monitoring equipment from 3rd Eye, which allows for improved safety, productivity, and sustainability. With innovations that allow for driver education and development, positive service verification, route and facility contamination detection, and more, 3rd Eye provide automated solutions that previously required manual action, letting drivers focus on providing the best customer service in the safest manner.

Vehicle Maintenance / BIT Compliance
Our primary maintenance facilities are at Double Springs located at 3524 Double Springs Rd, Valley Springs, CA 95252 and Galt located at 175 Enterprise Court. Cal-Waste has an excellent track record in terms of keeping our fleet of more than 50 collection and transfer vehicles operating at full capacity and within manufacturers’ specifications.

In addition, our
main
maintenance
facility in Galt
received a
satisfactory
rating from the
California
Highway Patrol
during its BIT
compliance
inspection in
September
2024 as
documented in
the cover page
shown here.
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Safety Record
Our safety record reflects our commitment to protecting employees through the implementation of a proactive (not reactive) safety program. Our worker’s compensation x-mod over the past 3 years is as follows:
 2024: 0.68
 2023: 0.83
 2022: 0.68
To continue to achieve high levels of successful performance, CalWaste knows it is imperative to protect our most valuable resource – our employees. For this reason, Cal-Waste strives to eliminate any foreseeable hazard that may result in accident, injury, or illness; property damage or loss; or business interruption. Cal-Waste has developed and implements an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that serves as a guideline for all employees in the safe performance of their daily activities. The objectives of our IIPP include fully involving all employees, supervisors, and management to identify any exposure to workplace hazards, correct hazards in an appropriate and timely manner, and provide and receive effective training.

Safety Requirements for Employees
Cal-Waste employees are trained and oriented on our IIPP.

Employees are also required to complete intensive training programs covering topics including, but not limited to, nonresidential driver safe work practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hazard communication, seat belt requirements, confined space entry protocols, pre-trip/post trip inspections, and lockout/tag out requirements and procedures. Cal-Waste’s employee handbook is consistent with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance, Drug and Alcohol Testing protocols. All commercial drivers are required to pass the DOT physical exam as a part of maintaining their commercial driver’s license and undergo drug and alcohol testing. Drivers and other Safety-sensitive employees are subject to drug
or alcohol
testing in the
following
situations: Preemployment,
reasonable
suspicion/
cause, random,
return-to-duty,
follow-up, post-accident. Our approach to safety is a purposeful combination of driver training, excellent maintenance protocols, and technology deployment. Each plays a role in supporting our core value of safety.

Driver & Route Supervisor Training
Cal-Waste is dedicated to ensuring a safe and professional workforce where our drivers and route supervisors are the daily face of the operations, so that their conduct, abilities to complete collection services to the customer’s expectations, and commitment to safety is the foundation of our service program.

Training is a key component of this, especially as programs expand and reporting requirements change to ensure compliance with SB 1383. All drivers will be trained in the new technology and on the 83 Item A.

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requirements of SB 1383. Comprehensive driver and route supervisor training will occur annually where targeted training topics will be provided monthly, unless otherwise determined by Cal-Waste or the City.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management
Protocols
The goal of our Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management Protocol is to prevent hazardous waste from entering the waste stream through our collection operations. Our HHW Management Protocols also provide guidance for safely managing prohibited wastes that were inadvertently collected on the route. In order to detect and deter hazardous waste, we have developed the following programs and training for drivers and operations personnel.

HHW Inspection Program & Training
All drivers are trained to identify hazardous waste and are reminded about the importance of our hazardous waste screening protocol during monthly safety meetings. We also educate customers about hazardous and unpermitted waste through our outreach materials and interactions with the community.

Response to Identification of HHW During Collection
If hazardous waste is found prior to collection, the container will not be collected, and a notice will be attached detailing the reason for the non-collection. Every occurrence will be documented, and the driver will provide proper hazardous waste handling and disposal procedures to the customer. In the event that any hazardous waste is disposed in the waste stream, immediate and appropriate action will be taken to safely contain and remove it.

Spill Response Plan
If hazardous materials are spilled or a hazardous materials container is accidentally broken, the route supervisor will be notified immediately, and the collection crew will make every reasonable effort to safely contain the spill. After inspection by the route supervisor, the materials may be cleaned up by the collection crew, or in the case of a serious or dangerous hazardous waste spill, a specially trained and equipped hazardous waste contractor using State and Federally approved methods will be deployed. The route supervisor will maintain all necessary emergency response, notification, and response procedure records.
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Fire Reporting & Response Plan
These guidelines are to be followed in the event a vehicle fire breaks out in the body of the collection vehicle. These types of fires can be caused during compaction where hazardous or combustible materials are inadvertently and unknowingly collected.

Driver’s Responsibilities Include:
 Identify the origin of fire.
 Immediately call dispatch, then 911 for Fire Department Response.
 Continue sweeping the blade or using the packer if the fire is inside the truck body until you have found a safe place nearby to safely eject the load.
 Do not eject loads near schools or shopping centers, near businesses, on the freeway, or near trees or overhead wires.  Keep radio clear for emergency communications.

Health & Safety Management Procedures
Cal-Waste’s safety plan is predominately conducted through the continued implementation of an extensive health and safety program. All Cal-Waste drivers participate in monthly safety meetings, office personnel participate in quarterly safety meetings, and the management team is trained and certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.

Recyclables Revenue Share Experience
Cal-Waste provides recyclable revenue sharing to five local jurisdictions. Cal-Waste provides roughly 90% revenue share of the values of all recyclables processed. It is estimated that Sonora will receive roughly a $1.00-$1.50 in reimbursement per resident served. Depending on whether subscription or mandatory service is selected the value to the city may be between $20,000 to $40,000 per year.

Low-Income Experience
In partnership with applicable jurisdictions, Cal-Waste has implemented low-income rate programs to meet residents’ needs.

For example, in the City of Angels’ Customer Assistance Program (CAP), qualified residents are offered a low-income discount based on the PG&E California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program eligibility requirements.

Transition Experience
On multiple occasions, Cal-Waste has transitioned services from previous haulers. We have successfully taken over 6 of our Franchise Agreements from previous haulers with minimal disruption to customers. For our operations in City of Sonora, we are proposing to implement the same strategies we’ve successfully demonstrated to roll out new collection vehicles and containers as seamless as possible. By thoroughly preparing our transition plan, we can ensure minimal disruption to customers during the distribution of containers.

Cal-Waste will start distribution prior to the start of services. We will designate the City into sections that will be classified into distribution zones. We will complete the distribution of all 3 carts for all households within each sector within one week or earlier. All carts for each residence will be delivered on the same day and carts 85 Item A.

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will have a clear posting designating that they shall not be used until Cal-Waste commences collection services. This shall be done with both prior outreach as well as “on-the-cart” information (i.e. cart hangers or brochures left behind with the cart). Distribution schedules and maps detailing the distribution timeline will be provided to the City in advance of delivery.

In order to ensure that customers receive the cart size that they want and to reduce multiple exchanges, Cal-Waste will mail out a postcard with the new service offerings, available sizes, and accompanying rates. Customers will have the ability to select the service level that they want and send it using prepaid postage, call our CSR Call Center number provided on the postcard, or use our website to fill out an electronic version of the postcard, and select their cart size. If we do not receive a timely response from customers, we will default to their current refuse service level and receive the standard cart size for recyclables and organics. Our overall strategy is to make it as convenient as possible for customers to transition between haulers and collection services.

Cal-Waste will have a multi-faceted outreach approach related to the new services and programs that are required and offered as well as notifying customers of the change in new service provider and programs. This will include direct mailing campaigns informing households of any changes and timelines, community workshops hosted by Cal-Waste (in-person and virtual), social media campaigns both on our platforms and paid advertisements targeting City of Sonora residents within the service area, as well as radio ads. On top of these strategies for transition outreach we will provide a “Customer Welcome Packet” that will include everything the customer needs to know including acceptable material lists, customer’s service calendar, Cal-Waste’s contact information and options to sign up service with the accompanying rates if they have not done so already.

Cal-Waste has practical experience in all elements of outreach related to transitioning customers to new services and has a dedicated staff that is ready to assist customers and their variable needs and situations. Our online resources will help customers during the transition because all outreach and new service information will be available as downloadable PDFs. Acceptable material lists, best practices for at home composting and other SB 1383-related compliance tips, as well as a robust YouTube channel related to tips and tricks for sorting waste at home will be available on our website. Cal-Waste will work with the City to ensure our messaging is complimentary to the City’s current programs and we will collaborate with the City on the overall outreach plan and transition strategy.

Cal-Waste will open a local office to ensure an efficient transition of services. To assist in a smooth transition, Cal-Waste will request the existing customer database from the current hauler in electronic format and in collaboration with the City and the current hauler, we will start the database conversion to the Soft-Pak customer service software format. Once the database has been converted, we will do a thorough review and verify for accuracy by following routes and conducting frequent audits to update the database to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date customer information is in our system and utilized to optimize routes.
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Related to the fleet aspect of the transition, we have commitments from vehicle manufacturers to ensure that purchase orders will be filled in a timeframe that ensures our collection vehicles for City of Sonora will be fully operational before the commencement of services. In addition to ordering new vehicles, we have an existing fleet that can provide the same services proposed for City of Sonora.

In addition to providing transition services in the City of Galt, we also conducted a successful transition from the previous hauler in Calaveras County. Some of the contract details are:
 Transitioned the entire County from Waste Connections to Cal-Waste in 2013.
 New 3 cart collection program was implemented and
included distribution through the lower portion of Calaveras County, while a 2-cart system was provided in the portion of the County where snow falls.
 Over the two-week container distribution period, we
removed old containers and distributed new carts to
roughly 7,500 residential customers.
 We used direct mail and called residents via phone to notify them of the change and distribution of new carts. We also provided outreach electronically and with the new carts.  Well before the commencement of services, we
collaborated with the previous hauler to migrate all
customer information and billing to our database.

Transfer Station Experience
Over the years Cal-Waste has developed a multitude of solid waste transfer stations in California requiring our team to develop expertise in:
• Design
• Build
• Permitting
• Environmental Impacts
• Traffic Studies
• Operation
Community Engagement
Cal-Waste is deeply involved in the community. The company has been a member of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce since the 1950s, reflecting its longstanding commitment to supporting local businesses and community events. Cal-Waste is also a sponsor of numerous events and charities in the region and our community involvement extends to educational outreach as well. As Cal-Waste continues to grow and evolve, our core mission remains
unchanged: to "Give More Than We Take." This guiding principle shapes every aspect of the company's operations, from waste collection and recycling to community engagement and charitable activities. Cal-Waste has established itself as an integral part of the communities it serves, exemplifying sustainable business practices through its consistent commitment to both community
engagement and environmental responsibility.

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with stakeholders. This relationship allows us to truly listen and understand the needs of the community, empowering us to elevate our operations and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Together, we can create a brighter future for everyone.

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B. References
Refer to the Reference Table below for contact information for our references that can be contacted to rate our performance.

Cal-Waste Jurisdictional References
Jurisdiction Services Provided by Cal-Waste Customer
Information Operational Data Transition Highlights
City of Galt
Collection & processing of MSW, recyclables, &
organics
Materials processed at Cal-Waste MRF/Transfer
Station in Galt
8,770 residential &
280 commercial
accounts
7 drivers / 8 staff /
collection of 20,079
tons per year
Cal-Waste acquired contract in 1988
and rolled out the 3-cart system in
1993 (one of the first in CA & 2 years
before AB939 threshold mandates).

Contact: Robin Nelson, Administrative Analyst Phone: 209.366.7288 & Email: [email protected] City of Isleton
Collection & processing of MSW, recyclables, &
organics; Low-population SB 1383 waiver
Materials processed at Cal-Waste MRF/Transfer
Station in Galt
272 residential & 29
commercial
accounts
2 drivers / 8 staff /
collection of 851
tons per year
The existing contract with Waste
Management was expiring and CalWaste took over services in roughly 6 months with great success.

Contact: Yvonne Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk Phone: 916.777.7770; Email: [email protected] Calaveras
County
Collection & processing of MSW, recyclables, &
organics; Low-population SB 1383 waiver
Materials are transferred from our 2 Transfer
Stations in Calaveras County to our MRF in Galt for
processing
7,485 residential &
779 commercial
accounts
10 drivers / 6 staff /
collection of 17,815
tons per year
Acquired Waste Connections
Calaveras contract in 2013. Rolled out
3 cart service to County residents at
lower elevation and 2 cart service
above 3,000 feet.

Contact: Jennifer Casci, Director Integrated Waste Management Phone: 209.754.6055; Email: [email protected] City of Angels
Collection & processing of MSW, recyclables, &
organics; Low-population SB 1383 waiver
Materials processed at Cal-Waste MRF/Transfer
Station in Galt
1,179 residential &
158 commercial
accounts
2 drivers / 6 staff /
collection of 3,472
tons per year
Acquired Waste Connections Angels
Camp contract in 2013. Rolled out 3
cart service to City residents.

Contact: Rose Beristianos, Administrative Services Officer/ City Clerk Phone: 209.736.2181; Email: [email protected] Rancho
Murieta
Community
Services
District
Collection & processing of MSW, recyclables, &
organics
Materials processed at Cal-Waste MRF/Transfer
Station in Galt
2,642 residential
5 drivers / 8 staff /
collection of 4,113
tons per year
Acquired from Sac County in 2005,
replaced an antiquated cart system
with 3 cart system.

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Cal-Waste Jurisdictional References
Jurisdiction Services Provided by Cal-Waste Customer
Information Operational Data Transition Highlights
Alpine County
Collection & processing of MSW, recyclables, &
organics
Materials are transferred from our 2 Transfer
Stations in Calaveras County to our MRF in Galt for
processing
98 residential & 21
commercial
accounts
2 drivers / 6 staff /
collection of 471
tons per year
Acquired Waste Connections Alpine
County Franchise in 2013. Rolled out
refuse and recycling services to
residents and businesses on the
western slope of Alpine County.

Contact: Samuel Booth, Director Alpine County Community Development Phone: 530.694.2140; Email: [email protected] Woodbridge
Sanitary
District
Collection & processing of MSW, recyclables, &
organics
Materials processed at Cal-Waste MRF/Transfer
Station in Galt
1,346 residential &
25 commercial
accounts
5 drivers / 8 staff /
collection of 2,659
tons per year
Cal-Waste has been providing
excellent services to this community
for nearly 40 years!
Contact: Irlanda Mora, Board Secretary/ Office Manager Phone: 209.368.0900; Email: [email protected] Budget & Schedule Performance: In all the jurisdictions referenced above, Cal-Waste has not received any liquidated damages for nonperformance during a transition. All jurisdictional reporting and compliance have been performed in ways that have satisfied all Franchise Agreement schedules. Rate changes have been completed and approved by jurisdictions in accordance with changes in scope of services.

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C. Primary Reference
Primary Reference: The City of Galt
Cal-Waste has been providing residential collection and processing services to roughly 8,000 customers in the City of Galt for almost 40 years! As of July 2025, Galt's population was more than 25,000 residents. Current services provided to the residents of Galt are the following:
 3 cart residential automated collection service
 Food waste commingled with yard waste collected weekly  Commercial collection offers source separated food waste processing
 1 free bulky collection at the curb (includes e-waste) per year
 1 free handy hauler (3.5 cubic yard “mini” debris box) per residential customer for disposal of unwanted items
 “What Goes Where?” search tool to help customers
determine what material goes in what container
 Use of Recycle Coach application in coordination with the City to track compliance with SB 1383
Equipment utilized in the City of Galt includes split-body collection vehicles that service
carts, reducing
vehicle trips on
roadways. The
technology we
deploy in all our
jurisdictions is SoftPak, which includes
Mobile-Pak, and integrates seamlessly into our customer database and dispatch operations. Vehicles are also equipped with GPS, 3rd Eye system, cameras, and additional safety features.

Our transition in the City of Galt
included a comprehensive roll-out of
services that were compliant with SB
1383 due to our foresight and
collaboration with the City. Carts were
purchased well in advanced in order to
comply with SB 1383.
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Cost Proposal
Submitted as a separate PDF pursuant to the RFP.

Value Added Services
Value Added Services Overview
All our additional value-added services are being provided in the spirit of benefiting and beautifying the City of Sonora. We are committed to providing the most valuable and convenient services to customers in Sonora. We believe the required recyclables revenue sharing will engrain sustainable recycling habits and create long term value to offset future program expenses or fund alternative City sustainability initiatives; these additional services will greatly reduce litter and illegal dumping as each one of these services provide an added mechanism to dispose of waste at no additional cost to the City.

Recycling & Organics Education in Schools
Approach: Each year, Cal-Waste connects with more than 83,000 students at over 150 school sites sharing the practical application and values of recycling, landfill diversion, and sustainability.

Experience: Our Recycle Ambassadors engage students and teachers through classroom experience, school assemblies, virtual learning, community events and MRF tours. We also focus on training janitorial and cafeteria staff regarding SB 1383, food waste recycling and recovery, and have helped students at school and at home to separate food from trash, thereby diverting a large amount of food scraps from landfills.

Deliverables: Details of our school education and outreach activities will be described in our Annual Report to the City.

Sustainability: Educating the youth about landfill diversion, recycling and organics programs, and sustainability creates positive behavior change and improves the health, safety, and environment of the community.

Value: Estimated $50,000 per year benefit
Residential Large Item & Handy-Hauler Curbside
Collections
Approach: Cal-Waste will provide one (1) additional large item curbside collection and one (1) Handy Hauler collection for all customers in the City of Sonora, for a total of two (2) additional curbside collections provided per year per household. Customers call in to schedule their curbside collection service and will be informed of our next available day and time for collection. We track curbside Large Item and Handy-Hauler collection events in our database to ensure customers are eligible for two (2) per year.

Experience: We currently provide other franchised customers multiple on-call bulky curbside collection services each year. We use a combination of rear-loader collection vehicles and flatbed trucks to collect and separate materials for recovery.

Deliverables: Cal-Waste will provide the City metrics on the utilization of the additional bulky item collections in our Annual Report to the City. Increased recovery and diversion are expected with the additional, free curbside services.
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Sustainability: By providing an additional, convenient, and on-call curbside collection service, we are encouraging and helping residents to responsibly manage their unwanted waste, reducing illegal dumping in the community, while also ensuring materials are diverted from local landfills.

Value: Customers will receive approximately 2.5 cubic yards more per customer per year than the current offering.

Additional Volume of Recycling Cart
Approach: Cal-Waste will use 95-gallon carts for all recycling services in order to provide all customers with a larger volume of service.

Value: Customers will receive approximately 30 gallons more per service than the current offering.

Supporting Those in Need
In an effort to safeguard individuals who may be low-income, CalWaste is pleased to offer a discount rate to low-income residents utilizing cart service. This discount will be applicable to the initial service level for refuse, recycling, and organics and eligibility will be determined by the City.

Value: $10,000 - $15,000 in discounts per year for low-income residents.

Transfer Facility Development
Cal-Waste is open and interested in the potential development and operation of a Transfer Facility on a City-owned site. If selected, Cal-Waste will commit to the following scope of services:
• Site Assessment and Proposal
• Facility Development
• Operation
• Lease Agreement
• Reporting
• Community Considerations
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https://www.cal-waste.com/
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

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CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: City of Sonora Fire Department Quarterly Report for October, November and December 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive City of Sonora Fire Department Quarterly Report for October, November and December 2025.

BACKGROUND:

This report provides a summary of Fire Department activity and performance for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

During the reporting period of October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, the City of Sonora Fire Department responded to 417 calls for service. These calls included emergency medical responses, fire incidents, public service calls, and automatic or mutual aid responses. The department continued to meet service demands while maintaining training, inspection, and interagency cooperation efforts to support public safety and disaster preparedness within the community.
111 - Building fire 4
114 - Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue 2 137 - Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire 1
251 - Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 2
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 258 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 13
323 - Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 2
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 11
353 - Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 2
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP 441 - Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn 1 461 - Building or structure weakened or collapsed 1
550 - Public service assistance, other 4
551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 1
553 - Public service 7
554 - Assist invalid 19
600 - Good intent call, other 23
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 27
631 - Authorized controlled burning 1
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 10
700 - False alarm or false call, other 2
714 - Central station, malicious false alarm 1
730 - System malfunction, other 3
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 4
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 8 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 10 Total Calls For Service 417
Emergency Response and Operations Summary

1. Quarterly dollar loss in the city, resulting from fire: 0

2. The average response time during the quarter: 5:44

3. Automatic or mutual aid given: 84

4. Automatic or mutual aid received: 23

5. Training hours for department staff: 205.5

6. Inspections completed: 117
FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: City of Sonora Police Department Quarterly Report for October, November and December 2025.

RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the City of Sonora Police Department Quarterly Report for October, November and December 2025.

BACKGROUND:

Each Quarter, the Sonora Police Department reports on general police activity for the previous quarter. This list is not all-inclusive and is guided by the interests of the City Council. The reporting format allows for a comparison of activity with the same period during the previous year.

The City is divided into two areas of responsibility, each monitored by our two Police Sergeants. The Sergeants monitor their assigned areas and proactively apply problem-solving community policing principles to address a range of issues, from property crime trends to public nuisance concerns, all with the goal of enhancing public safety.

Most categories in our report reflect criminal case investigation reporting, providing a broad view of our law enforcement efforts. However, it's important to note that these categories primarily indicate the number of criminal case investigations rather than the actual number of incidents occurring in the City. Select categories, such as Larceny and Homeless Activity, have dual reporting numbers, reflecting the number of reported occurrences and the number of criminal case investigations. Similarly, the Total Phone Calls / 911 Calls category reflects the number of 911 calls included in the total number of incoming calls to the Sonora Police Department in a given reporting period, offering a more nuanced understanding of our emergency response.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

The chart below summarizes activities for February 2025.

Activity Oct-Dec
2025
Jul-Sep
2025
Oct-Dec
2024
Total Incidents 3,578 3,262 3,400
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP Calls for Service 2,259 2359 2,261
Officer Initiated Activity 1,319 903 1,139
Total Arrests 151 87 145
Felony Arrests 44 24 31
Misdemeanor Arrests 107 63 114
Case Investigations 305 269 365
Parking Citations 37 30 128
Moving Citations 120 40 52
Domestic Violence 12 16 10
Total Larcenies/Larceny Investigations 59/25 54/24 --/31 Total Collisions/Collision Investigations 81/32 80/33 82/21 Homeless Activity/Case Reports 326/47 399/35 406/95
Animal Control Calls 70 130 88
Public Intoxication and Drug Influence 12 14 27
DUI Arrests (alcohol and/or drugs) 13 9 11
Total Phone Calls / 911 Calls 5,783/847 5,819/937 5,427 Average Per Day / 911 Average Per Day 63/10 63/10 59/10 Vehicle Tow Releases 27 11 21
FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP ATTACHMENTS:

Crimes by Area Report
Area 1 Supervisor Report
Area 2 Supervisor Report
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

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October – December 2025 - Crimes by Area
AREA 1 REPORTS:

Violent Crimes:
1 – Attempted Homicide (including felony criminal threats, felony domestic violence, and felony elder abuse)
2 – Felony Domestic Violence
1 – Felony Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
2 – Misdemeanor Domestic Battery (one including misdemeanor violation of a court order; one including misdemeanor false imprisonment and misdemeanor damage to a wireless communication device)
1 – Misdemeanor Assault on a Peace Officer (including misdemeanor obstruction) 1 – Misdemeanor Brandishing of a Replica Firearm
4 – Misdemeanor Violation of a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (one including misdemeanor theft from an elder/dependent adult)
1 – Misdemeanor Child Abuse
1 – Misdemeanor Battery on a Person
Burglaries / Other Larceny:
3 – Felony Business Burglary (one including felony grand theft) 1 – Felony Residential Burglary
1 – Felony Shoplifting with Priors (including misdemeanor conspiracy, misdemeanor possession of tear gas, and misdemeanor violation of the food stamp program) 11 – Misdemeanor Business Burglary (Shoplifting)
2 – Misdemeanor Petty Theft from a Business Location
1 – Misdemeanor Petty Theft from a Residence Location
AREA 2 REPORTS:

Violent Crimes:
1 – Attempted Homicide (including felony elder abuse, felony strangulation, and felony criminal threats) 5 – Felony Domestic Violence (one including felony criminal threats and misdemeanor violation of a domestic violence order; one including felony criminal threats and misdemeanor brandishing of a weapon, other than a firearm; one including felony assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm; one including felony false imprisonment)
1 – Felony Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
1 – Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon, other than a firearm (including misdemeanor battery) 1 – Misdemeanor Domestic Battery
3 – Misdemeanor Violation of a Domestic Violence Order
1 – Misdemeanor Assault on a Peace Officer (including misdemeanor obstruction) 1 – Misdemeanor Child Abuse
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Burglaries / Other Larceny:
1 – Felony Residential Burglary
1 – Felony Business Burglary (including felony possession of fictitious bills) 1 – Felony Grand Theft from a Business Location
1 – Misdemeanor Petty Theft from a Business Location
2 – Misdemeanor Petty Theft from a Residence Location
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Area 2 Quarterly Supervisor Report
January 2026
Neighborhood Watch:

MYERS HILL:
 No updated activity.

NORTH STEWART:
 No updated activity.

HIGHLAND VIEW:
 No updated activity
Case(s) for discussion:
 Officers responded to reports of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, they contacted an elderly Victim who stated she was assaulted and choked by a family member who fled the area prior to law enforcement arrival. The Victim had visible injury from the assault and stated she was in fear for her life. Officers later located the Suspect and took them into custody. The Suspect was booked into the Tuolumne County Jail for Criminal Threats, Elder Abuse, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and attempted Homicide.
 While on patrol, an Officer observed a vehicle fail to maintain its lane and complete an illegal Uturn. The Officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted the driver, who was exhibiting obvious signs of alcohol impairment. The Officer conducted a series of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and determined that the driver was under the influence. Evidentiary breath samples were taken on scene and the driver was found to be two times over the legal blood alcohol limit. The driver was placed under arrest and booked into the Tuolumne County Jail for driving under the influence over the legal limit of 0.08% BAC.

K-9:
 The Sonora PD K-9 Handler has continued to utilize his partner for narcotics and has had positive results. Due to the use of the K-9 team, Officers have been able to conduct multiple investigations in the fight against illegal narcotics.
⮚ The K-9 team trains twice a month and consistently demonstrates progress.

They also assisted with the Sonora Christmas Parade and the Sonora High School Championship Football Parade.

Recruitment:
 We held interviews for Dispatchers and Police Officers. We have successfully hired a Dispatcher who is expected to start at the beginning of January. We have also successfully hired two Police Officer recruits who are scheduled to start the Police Academy in mid-February. 103
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Training:
 We have sent Officers to the RIMS conference, Social Media training, Impact Device Instructor training, Grant Management training, and FBI-LEEDA Supervisor training.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sgt. Dominic Bertalotto
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Area 2 Quarterly Supervisor Report
January 2026
Neighborhood Watch:

MYERS HILL:
 No updated activity.

NORTH STEWART:
 No updated activity.

HIGHLAND VIEW:
 No updated activity
Case(s) for discussion:
 Officers responded to reports of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, they contacted an elderly Victim who stated she was assaulted and choked by a family member who fled the area prior to law enforcement arrival. The Victim had visible injury from the assault and stated she was in fear for her life. Officers later located the Suspect and took them into custody. The Suspect was booked into the Tuolumne County Jail for Criminal Threats, Elder Abuse, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and attempted Homicide.  While on patrol, an Officer observed a vehicle fail to maintain its lane and complete an illegal U-turn. The Officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted the driver, who was exhibiting obvious signs of alcohol impairment. The Officer conducted a series of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and determined that the driver was under the influence. Evidentiary breath samples were taken on scene and the driver was found to be two times over the legal blood alcohol limit. The driver was placed under arrest and booked into the Tuolumne County Jail for driving under the influence over the legal limit of 0.08% BAC.

K-9:
 The Sonora PD K-9 Handler has continued to utilize his partner for narcotics and has had positive results. Due to the use of the K-9 team, Officers have been able to conduct multiple investigations in the fight against illegal narcotics. ⮚ The K-9 team trains twice a month and consistently demonstrates progress.

Reserves/Volunteers/Explorers:
 Our Volunteer and Explorer Units continue to meet twice a month for training. ⮚ The units continued to work the parking detail for Sonora High School home football games. They also assisted with the Sonora Christmas Parade and the Sonora High School Championship Football Parade.
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Training:
 We have sent Officers to the RIMS conference, Social Media training, Impact Device Instructor training, Grant Management training, and FBI-LEEDA Supervisor training.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sgt. Dominic Bertalotto
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Matthew Lewallen, Public Works Supervisor
SUBJECT: Receive the Sonora Public Works Department Quarterly Report for October, November, and December 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the Sonora Public Works Department Quarterly Report for October, November, and December 2025 DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

For October, November, and December, the City of Sonora Public Works Department performed the following activities:

Events
 Staged the traffic signs for the Farmers Market weekly.  Set up and managed Homecoming, Football Championship, and Christmas Parades.

Streets
 Loaded and hauled pay piles.
 Painted a new loading zone on Stewart behind Diamond Back.  Conducted weed abatement along numerous city ROWS.
 Repaired a trip hazard on both sides of the crosswalk on Hospital Rd.  Painted directional dots in the intersection of Mono Way and Greenley Rd.  Pressure-washed trash cans and sidewalks in the downtown area.  Performed roadside trash pickup.
 Test patched trip hazards on sidewalks with several different materials.  Repaired a handrail on Barretta ST.
 Loaded and disposed of deceased deer along city streets.  Pressure-washed the bus stops on Stockton Rd.
 Spent several days pot-holing City Streets.
 Continued with the annual weed-spraying program throughout the city streets.  Returned numerous shopping carts to businesses that have been abandoned on city streets.  Trimmed vegetation around numerous city street signs.  Spent several days picking up leaf piles around the city.  Put up Christmas wreaths
 Put up holiday banners.
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C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP  Continued with street sweeping
Facilities
 Made repairs to parking garages in the Public Works facility.  Made repairs to a toilet in the Opera Hall restroom.
 Pruned trees and shrubs in the Public Works yard.
 Removed and installed the gutter at Opera Hall.
 Pressure wash sidewalks at Opera Hall.

Parks/Landscapes/Parking Lots
 Pressure-washed stairwell in the Terzich Parking Structure.  Removed a damaged BBQ in Rotary Park.
 Pruned shrubs in the Fountain lot.
 Made numerous irrigation repairs in several city landscapes.  Removed downed tree in Woods Creek at Rotary Park.
 Monthly inspection of playground equipment at Rotary Park.  Perform weekly trash removal from City lots.
 Repainted walls in Farmers restrooms due to vandalism.  Cleaned and repainted Grigsby's bathroom due to vandalism.  Trimmed bushes in Coffill Park
Storm Drains
 Started ongoing repairs to the down drain grates.
 Performed clearing of drains as needed.

Cemeteries
 Conducted weed abatement around headstones.
 Daily check of messages and return calls as needed at Mountain Shadow.  Marked out plots as requested by the Funeral Home as needed.  Set headstones as requested by the Funeral Home.

Fleet
 Monthly vehicle checks and inspections.

Miscellaneous
 Daily unlock and service of all public restrooms.
 Put up weekly event banners downtown.
 Garbage is swept twice a week in all City parking lots, Landscapes, and Parks.  Monthly fleet vehicle inspections.
 Twice weekly, run the Street sweeper early morning on a rotating street schedule throughout the city.  Removed trash from Woods Creek in Rotary Park.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Economic Development/Growth, and General Plan
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Sonora City Council
January 20, 2026