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Council sets 30‑day notice for delinquent refuse charges before adding to county tax roll
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Summary
Huntington Park held its annual public hearing on delinquent refuse charges, outlined the assessment and appeals process, and approved a motion to notify property owners they have until the second council meeting in July to pay before the city places unpaid refuse charges on the county tax roll.
Huntington Park’s City Council conducted its annual public hearing on delinquent refuse charges and directed staff to notify property owners that unpaid trash bills may be added to the county tax roll if not paid by the second council meeting in July.
Finance staff explained the process used to identify delinquent accounts, collect parcel numbers and legal descriptions, and submit outstanding balances to the county for collection if account holders do not cure the debt within a 30-day appeal window. The city’s procedure, as described in staff materials, calls for notices to account holders and a 30‑day period for appeal or payment prior to preparing the document submitted to the county.
Staff said the city coordinates with the trash hauler (identified in the staff presentation as Valley Vista) to compile delinquent accounts. When fees are collected, the city retains a 10% collection fee for its work and deducts a 15% franchise fee before remitting the remaining balance to the hauler.
Council discussion noted that the list includes many businesses and some large amounts; one council member said the total delinquent amount on the draft list was about $227,000. Council members discussed landlord–tenant relationships and lease language that can place responsibility for refuse charges on landlords. Staff and council said they will send final notices and bring back an updated list at the July meeting.
Action taken: A motion was approved to inform property owners they have until the second council meeting in July to pay delinquent refuse charges before the city presents a resolution to place unpaid fees on the county tax rolls. Roll call recorded Council Member Macias — yes; Council Member Martinez — yes; Council Member Sanabria — yes; Mayor Flores — yes.
Appeals and next steps: Staff said account holders can clear the debt with the hauler or work directly with Valley Vista to resolve disputes. Notices will be sent and the item will return to council with an updated list for final action.
