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Council approves levy of delinquent residential solid‑waste charges, removes two disputed accounts pending review
Summary
The council confirmed CR&R’s preliminary delinquent residential solid‑waste report and authorized placing most unpaid charges on the Riverside County tax roll, excluding two disputed accounts the city agreed to investigate further.
Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett presented Item 15B, explaining CR&R’s authority under the second amendment to the franchise agreement and California Government Code sections 38790.1 and 25831 to place unpaid residential solid‑waste charges on the property tax roll after accounts remain delinquent for more than 120 days. Staff said CR&R submitted a preliminary report showing the delinquencies and mailed notices to affected property owners on June 9, 2026; payments and corrections will be processed through July 24, 2026 before final submission to Riverside County.
During the public hearing, a CR&R representative (Barbara Jimenez) responded to a resident who said she never used CR&R service and was being billed for trash receptacles and monthly service. Patricia LG said she had been low income, did not receive the service, and called the notices “threatening” and “harassment.” Jimenez offered to work with the residents after the meeting and staff agreed to remove the two disputed accounts from the list to be approved that night, pending follow‑up and correction.
After discussion, Councilmember motioned and the council adopted a resolution confirming the annual report of calendar year 2025 delinquent solid‑waste handling fees and authorizing their levy as special assessments on the Riverside County property tax roll, excluding the two accounts disputed during the hearing. Staff emphasized the list is preliminary and will be revised through July 24, 2026 as payments and reconciliations are processed.
The action does not create new rates; it formalizes collection of previously incurred unpaid charges per the franchise agreement and state law and transmits the confirmed list to the Riverside County auditor‑controller for placement on the property tax roll.
The council indicated staff should pursue clarifications on the high‑dollar residential delinquencies and whether property‑manager versus individual accounts could be identified for better targeting and outreach.
