MEETING

Refuse Rate Board Hearing #3 for the 2025 Rate-Setting Process

Meeting details

Date and time

to

How to participate

In-person

City Hall Room 4001 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place
Room 400
San Francisco, CA 94102

Overview

The Refuse Rate Board will conduct its final hearing on Recology's proposed rate application for rate years 2026 through 2028. All Proposition 218 protests and June 2022 Proposition F comments and objections will be counted. If no Proposition 218 threshold is met, the Refuse Rate Board will vote on the Refuse Rate Order for Rate Years 2026-2028 (effective October 1, 2025). The Refuse Rates Administrator, representatives from Recology, and representatives from San Francisco Environment Department and Public Works will be in attendance. Members of the public are invited to attend and provide comment on all items. Please note that this Amended Meeting Agenda includes non-substantive amendments to Item #4.

Agenda

1

Call to Order

  • Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgement
  • Roll call and confirmation of quorum
  • Vote to excuse current or future absences.
2

Opportunity for public comment on any matters within the Board’s jurisdiction that are not on the Agenda

3

Discussion and possible action to count and approve all public protests, comments, and objections related to the proposed Rate Order for rate years 2026, 2027, and 2028

  • Presentation from the Office of the Refuse Rate Administrator
  • Public Comment
  • Tabulation of comments and objections under Proposition F
  • Tabulation of protest votes under Proposition 218
  • Board Discussion and vote
4

Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution adopting refuse rates and related service provider requirements, protocols, and other related provisions for rate years 2026, 2027, and 2028; finding that the adopted refuse rates are just and reasonable; affirming the Planning Department’s determination that the proposed adoption of the rate order is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that approval of this proposed action is the Approval Action as defined by San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 31.

  • Presentation from the Office of the Refuse Rate Administrator on the proposed rate order
  • Public Comment
  • Board Discussion and vote
5

Opportunity to propose future agenda items with discussion and possible action by the Board

  • Public Comment
  • Board Discussion
6

Adjourn

Meeting resources

Related documents

Refuse Rate Board Hearing Agenda June 25 2025

Refuse Rate Board Hearing Agenda June 25 2025

Notice of Refuse Rate Board Hearing June 25 2025

Notice of Refuse Rate Board Hearing June 25 2025

2025 Refuse Rate Order Resolution and Exhibits

2025 Refuse Rate Order Resolution and Exhibits

Amended RRA Prop 218 Presentation June 25 2025

Amended RRA Prop 218 Presentation June 25 2025

Amended RRA Refuse Rate Order Presentation June 25 2025

Amended RRA Refuse Rate Order Presentation June 25 2025

Compiled 2025 Refuse Rate-Setting Process Public Comments and/or Objections

Compiled 2025 Refuse Rate-Setting Process Public Comments and/or Objections

CEQA Exemption Determination for 2025 Refuse Rate Adjustment

CEQA Exemption Determination for 2025 Refuse Rate Adjustment

Electronic Correspondence Supporting San Francisco Environment's Impound Account Budget Proposal

Electronic Correspondence Supporting San Francisco Environment's Impound Account Budget Proposal

Signed Refuse Rate Board - Order 004 Resolution adopting the Refuse Rates Administrator’s proposal for a refuse rate adjustment for rate years 2026, 2027, and 2028

2025 Refuse Rate Order Resolution - Final Signed