San Rafael Council approves Marin Sanitary franchise changes, updates solid-waste code

Apr 21, 2026

The City Council adopted a fee study and two resolutions aligning franchise fees and municipal code with state law, repealing a refuse-vehicle impact fee and adding street-sweeping service and an encroachment fee; council approved the measures 3–0 after staff described modest rate impacts and operational clarifications.

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San Rafael — The City Council on April 20 adopted a fee study and related franchise amendments to align the city’s solid‑waste franchise agreement and municipal code with recent court rulings and historic practice, city staff said.

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