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Rancho Santa Margarita approves seasonal street‑sweeping increase after contractor cost hikes
Summary
After hearing data on debris and resident complaints tied to wildfire ash and seasonal winds, the council approved a seasonal twice‑monthly residential sweeping schedule (staff option 2) to run February–April this fiscal year and April–October thereafter, citing vendor cost increases tied to SB 1383 and prevailing wage rules.
Rancho Santa Margarita — The City Council voted unanimously Jan. 8 to restore more frequent residential street sweeping during high‑debris months after receiving a staff update on a newly executed contract with CR&R.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Joe Parko told the council the city awarded a contract to CR&R that began June 1, 2024, with a five‑year term and an optional three‑year extension. He said the city’s previous contractor’s curb‑mile rate had been a low $19.06; SCA’s bid in April was $68.03 per curb mile and CR&R’s winning bid was $44.56. Parko cited factors beyond the city’s control, including…
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