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Loomis holds Prop. 218 hearing on Recology rate increase; no written protests received
Summary
Loomis held a Prop. 218 public hearing on a Recology Auburn Placer request for a modest service-rate adjustment tied to disposal pass-throughs and a cost‑of‑living allowance. Town staff reported zero written protests at the hearing; several residents spoke but did not submit written protests required under Proposition 218.
The Loomis Town Council opened a Proposition 218 public hearing June 10 to consider a rate adjustment request from Recology Auburn Placer that would take effect July 1, 2025.
Town Finance staff said the proposed change combines three components: a 2.58% pass‑through for increased disposal (tipping) fees from the Western Placer facility, a 2.96% cost‑of‑living adjustment for labor/equipment, and no change to a separate local services fee that funds street sweeping and other recycling programs. Staff said a typical residential 96‑gallon account would increase from $36.46 to $37.44 per month, roughly 2.7%.
“The proposed adjustment is broken down into three components,” interim staff explained during the presentation, noting the increase would keep Loomis competitive with neighboring jurisdictions while reflecting higher operating costs.
Several residents spoke during the hearing. Peggy Lee told the council she had seen a decline in collection quality, saying green‑waste pickups were missed in her neighborhood “two weeks in a row” and that contacting the company had been difficult. Another resident raised confusion about the senior discount eligibility.
Frank K. (interim town counsel) reminded the public that under Prop. 218 only written protests tied to a parcel and received by the town clerk before the close of the hearing count toward a majority protest. Clerk Carol (town clerk) reported the town had received zero written protests by the close of the hearing.
Because the hearing record included public comment but no written protests, staff said the town could proceed consistent with Prop. 218 procedures.
Action and next steps: Council heard the staff presentation and public comment and received the clerk’s tally of written protests. The transcript does not show a recorded roll‑call vote on the Recology rate resolution in the public record provided here; the clerk reported zero written protests at the close of the hearing.
