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Loomis council directs staff to pursue regional solid‑waste JPA to prepare for upcoming contract renewals
Summary
After a consultant presentation and public input, Loomis council voted to direct staff to pursue formation of a three-member joint powers authority (JPA) with Auburn and Colfax to evaluate combined franchise negotiations, Prop 218 compliance and CalRecycle reporting as current hauler contracts approach expiration.
The Loomis Town Council on Feb. 14 voted to direct staff to pursue drafting a joint powers authority (JPA) with nearby Auburn and Colfax to coordinate solid‑waste services and contract negotiations. The discussion followed a feasibility presentation by solid‑waste consultant R3 Consulting and public comment from residents and regional officials.
Scott Hannan of R3 Consulting told the council JPAs “are actually very common” in the Bay Area and argued a multi‑jurisdiction approach could give the towns more negotiating leverage and centralize regulatory reporting, including requirements…
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