FOR: Water Subcommittee Meeting [April 24, 2024]
TO: Honorable Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: Stephen Dopudja, P.E., Interim Utilities Manager
Toyasha Sebbag, Assistant to the City Manager
...Title
Water and Wastewater Rate Study.
RECOMMENDATION
Request that the Water Subcommittee provide feedback on the Proposition 218 Notification Process. (ACTION)
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BACKGROUND
At the February 27, 2024, City Council Meeting staff requested that the item pertaining to a public hearing under Proposition 218 to adjust water and wastewater rates be tabled until a future date to be determined. It was further explained that City staff would bring back for City Council consideration to set a new public hearing with new and proper 218 notification materials.
On March 20, 2024, the Water Subcommittee heard a presentation from F.G. Solutions about the proposed updated water and wastewater rate calculations with rates effective January 1, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
On April 16, 2024, the Utilities Commission heard the same presentation from F.G. Solutions about the proposed updated water and wastewater rate calculations with rates effective January 1, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 and recommended that the item be placed on the next City Council Agenda scheduled for April 23, 2024.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
In anticipation of the City Council setting the Public Hearing for June 25, 2024, during the previous night's City Council meeting, staff is seeking input about the upcoming Proposition 218 Hearing notification process. Staff is seeking input on the following:
1. An updated and more simplified Proposition 218 Notice versus the most recent color graphic. Notices will be in English and Spanish
2. Advantages/disadvantages of prospective mailing vendors.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Operating Budget
The cost difference of mailing a letter or a designed notification varies due to the four-color printing costs and the size of the notification. Those cost quotes will be...
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