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Public hearing on ordinance amendments by the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A public hearing will be held before the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA) Board of Directors on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Gonzales City Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, CA to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 13 amending the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Code: SECTION 1.01.050(a) entitled DEFINITIONS, removes “city of Salinas self-haul generator shall be charged the reduced city of Salinas tipping fee, so long as a reduced tipping fee for city of Salinas residents is established by the authority”, the section defined the differential rates established at the Authority’s facilities at the time of its creation in 1997. Section 15 of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between all member agencies discusses equalized rates for all members within the boundaries of the JPA. CHAPTER 2 entitled AUTHORITY OFFICES AND GENERAL REGULATIONS, adds ARTICLE 2.09 CODE OF ETHICS establishing the principles, values and standards of conduct expected of the Board member. SECTION 2.03.150 entitled CLERK OF THE BOARD, defines the appointment of the clerk of the board. SECTION 3.01.030(a) entitled AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, allows the CAO to take time-sensitive action when the board cannot meet, provided the action follows the budget and laws, and is later reported and ratified by the Board. SECTION 3.01.100 entitled RECYCLED MATERIALS, updating to comply with SB 1383 regulations. SECTION 3.01.130(a) entitled EXCEPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, allows purchases without bidding when they involve cost-saving for used or new equipment, utilities or specialized technology requiring compatibility, specialized supplies, or situations where no bids are received. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after adoption by the Board of Directors. A summary of this ordinance shall be published once within fifteen (15) days after adoption. 4/1/2026
