REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 8, 2025
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Solid Waste Management
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing Pursuant to Proposition 218 and Amendments to Solid Waste Handling Franchise Agreements
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Conduct a public hearing pursuant to Proposition 218 and approve the following amendments to the Solid Waste Handling Franchise Agreements, for solid waste handling services in various County Franchise Areas within the unincorporated portion of the County, to renew the rate adjustment methodology for an additional five years, and update Exhibits:
a. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 09-612 with Big Bear Disposal, Inc. for County Franchise Area 17 - Fawnskin and surrounding area.
b. Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. 09-616 with USA Waste of California, Inc. for County Franchise Area 21 - Trona and Red Mountain.
2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-1206 with Mountain Disposal Services, Inc. for County Franchise Area 16 - Crestline, Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead, Green Valley Lake, Blue Jay, and Summit Valley, for solid waste handling services, effective July 1, 2025, amending the terms to allow subcontracting of Solid Waste Handling Services in Zone A, revising contract language, and revising and replacing Exhibits.
3. Find the proposed Amendments in Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2 are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15061(b)(3) - Review for Exemption and 15308 - Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment.
4. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer or the Director of the Department of Public Works to approve and execute any non-substantive amendments to the Solid Waste Handling Franchise Agreements, subject to review by County Counsel.
5. Direct the Director of the Department of Public Works to transmit any non-substantive ame...
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