LA County Supervisors to Review Sewer Fees, Garbage Rates, and Community Investment Plan

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will convene a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, at 9:30 a.m. to address a series of critical financial and infrastructure decisions affecting residents across the county.

The meeting’s most significant discussions will center on proposed increases in sewer and garbage collection service fees. The Athens/Woodcrest/Olivita Garbage Disposal District is proposing a rate increase, escalating from $177 to $225 per refuse unit in Fiscal Year 2025-26, with further increments planned through Fiscal Year 2029-30 up to $392 per refuse unit.

The Lennox Garbage Disposal District seeks similar rate adjustments, proposing to raise fees from $545 to $572 per refuse unit, with planned increases to $671 per refuse unit by Fiscal Year 2029-30.

A comprehensive public hearing will also review the Sewer Service Charge Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26, which includes proposed ordinance amendments for the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District and Marina Sewer Maintenance District.

A key agenda item involves the Care First and Community Investment (CFCI) Year Four Spending Plan, which allocates $153.3 million for community-focused programs. The plan includes:

• $12.34 million for direct community investments and alternatives to incarceration
• Transfer of $191.04 million in unspent one-time funding
• Reallocation of $141 million in accumulated unspent CFCI funding

The board will also review emergency response efforts related to the January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Kenneth Fires. Recommendations include continuing emergency contract authorities to expedite recovery and reconstruction efforts.

Additional presentations will highlight community achievements, including:

• Scrolls for Pride Month honorees
• Recognition of Dr. Soraya M. Coley’s service at Cal Poly Pomona
• Honors for the Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities Scholarship Award winners

Meeting Details

• Date: Tuesday, June 24
• Time: 9:30 a.m.
• Location: Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Board Hearing Room 381B, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles

Public Participation Options

• Telephonic Public Comment: Call (877) 226-8163, Participant Code: 1336503
• Written Testimony: Submit online at https://publiccomment.bos.lacounty.gov
• Listening Only: Call (877) 873-8017

• Access Code (English): 111111
• Access Code (Spanish): 222222

The meeting will be accessible to the public through multiple channels, ensuring transparency and community engagement in these critical county decisions.