NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Sonora City will conduct a Public Hearing at 5:00 PM, or shortly thereafter, on the 20th day of January 2026, in the Sonora City Council Chambers, 94 North Washington Street, Sonora, CA to consider the following:
CITY OF SONORA PROPOSED SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE
The proposed rates are associated with a new solid waste franchise agreement with California Waste Recovery Systems (Cal-Waste) and would take effect during the billing period that begins January 1, 2026. The new solid waste rates shall become effective upon adoption by the City Council.
All interested persons may appear and be heard. Property owners and solid waste customers may submit written protests opposing the proposed rates. Protests must identify the affected parcel, include the name and original signature of the owner or customer, and be received prior to the close of the hearing. Electronic protests will not be accepted. One protest per parcel will be counted.
Written protests should be submitted to: City Clerk, City of Sonora, 94 N. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370.
This meeting will be held in accordance with Government Code Section 52953(E). This meeting is physically open to the public or via public access audio and video live streaming, which is available for audio and visual only, and can be accessed via our website at www.sonoraca.com.
The proposed solid waste rate increases will be available for review at the City of Sonora Administration Department, 94 North Washington Street, Sonora CA 95370, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM or on the City’s website at www.sonoraca.com. Questions regarding the project may be directed to the City Administrator Chris Gorsky at (209) 532-4541.
Upon request, the agenda and documents in the meeting agenda packet can be made available to individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the meeting process. Any person requiring special assistance to participate in the meeting should call 209-532-4541 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.
Tracy Skelly
City Clerk
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The Union Democrat
Sonora, CA
Publication Date: January 8, 2026