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Council opens public hearing and moves to adopt revised solid‑waste rules; staff to return Sept. 23 for adoption
Summary
Council approved a change in how franchise fees are calculated and clarified rules for self‑haulers, directing staff to use a cost‑analysis approach with consultant support; the ordinance will be set for adoption at the Sept. 23 meeting after a study by R3 Consulting.
The San Ramon City Council opened a public hearing on Sept. 9 and approved an ordinance to update the city’s solid‑waste code, clarifying rules for self‑haulers and shifting the franchise fee calculation method from a fixed percentage of gross revenue to a cost‑based approach to reflect actual city administration costs.
City Attorney Martin (staff) told the council the ordinance explicitly requires property owners who want to self‑haul to meet criteria and apply for a waiver; self‑haul status does not automatically exempt a generator from subscribing to…
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