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Menlo Park council authorizes notice for proposed water-rate increases; staff outlines solid-waste fee recommendations
Summary
The council voted to begin the notification process required under AB 2257 for proposed maximum water-rate increases covering fiscal years 2027–2029 and set a public hearing for May 12; staff also presented recommended solid-waste fee adjustments and a five‑year schedule for future consideration.
Menlo Park — On March 10 the Menlo Park City Council authorized staff to begin the public-notification process under state law for proposed increases to maximum water rates and heard staff recommendations on solid-waste fees.
Councilmember Combs moved and Councilmember Schmidt seconded a motion directing staff to issue notices and set a public hearing on May 12 consistent with AB 2257 procedures; the motion passed with four yes votes (Combs, Schmidt, Taylor and Mayor Nash) and Vice Mayor Jennifer Wise absent.
City staff framed the water-rate…
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