New Legislation Recently Passed and Signed-
The Legislature recently passed and the governor signed AB 2048. The law requires...more
Court Determined City Did Not Show Solid Waste Franchise Fees Were Not Taxes -
This week, the California Supreme Court held the City of Oakland failed to demonstrate that solid waste franchise fees included in the City’s...more
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year -
In Part Three of our “In With the New” series, BB&K covers important new legislation related to CEQA, development fees, housing, planning, zoning, public contracts and waste...more
Governor Signs SB 619 Into Law -
Local jurisdictions (cities, counties and special districts) that fail to adopt enforceable mechanisms to divert organic waste from landfills in accordance with SB 1383 regulations before...more
Ninth Circuit Affirms Lower Court’s Preliminary Injunction -
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decisions in Martin v. City of Boise and Lavan v. City of Los Angeles significantly altered how municipalities can...more
CalRecycle Issues Guidance to Local Agencies
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery released guidance for how a city, county or a regional agency responsible for meeting Integrated Waste Management...more
Franchise Fees Charged to Waste Hauler are Not a Tax if Reasonably Related to the Value of the Franchise -
Franchise fees that exceed the reasonable value of the franchise conveyed may be considered taxes, according to a...more
CalRecycle Study Makes Recommendations to Local Agencies -
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery released a draft report of cost impacts to local agencies to implement Senate Bill 1383 and reduce...more
2/6/2020
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Changes to Proposed Regulations Could Impact Local Agencies that Collect or Generate Organic Waste -
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery released its second set of revisions to the proposed...more
10/11/2019
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The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery released revisions to the proposed regulations to reduce organic waste in landfills. Senate Bill 1383 directed CalRecycle to adopt regulations to reduce organic...more
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery issued proposed regulations to reduce organic waste in landfills as required by Senate Bill 1383. The bill directed CalRecycle to adopt regulations to reduce...more
Pacific Gas and Electric’s announcement that it intends to file for bankruptcy by the end of January will have a significant impact on public agencies....more
In addition to the proposed merger between Sprint and T-Mobile and its planned consolidation of cell sites, providers such as Verizon and AT&T are trading their interests in towers and other wireless deployments. ...more
5/21/2018
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The California Public Utilities Commission recently approved a proposal to re-open the application period for public agencies with solar projects under development to qualify for time-of-use rate grandfathering protections....more
For years, California cable operators have reduced the franchise fee paid to local governments by the amount paid to the California Public Service Commission. While a small amount for many communities, the deduction reduced...more
A decision from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California suggests that many California cities are receiving less than the full cable franchise fee to which they are entitled....more
Beach to ski town and every city in between, it’s easier than ever to book vacation rentals.
Today, travelers and homeowners are directly connected through the home-sharing websites Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, FlipKey, and...more
The Internet has created innovative inroads into traditional vacation lodging. Websites like Airbnb, VRBO and Flipkey provide vacationers with affordable lodging in prime locations, furnished with all the comforts of a home....more
Proposed legislation promises to change the meaning of business-as-usual for the California Public Utilities Commission. After rejecting CPUC reform in October, Gov. Jerry Brown aligned with Assemblymember Mike Gatto...more
CPUC Will Take Comments on a Proposed Decision on Net Energy Metering Tariff -
The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a proposed decision adopting the successor to the existing Net Energy Metering tariff....more
Municipalities Should Ensure They Will Be in Compliance -
A new California law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday deems approved an application for new wireless towers and facilities and some colocations. The law...more
Localities Should Contact the Governor Immediately to Urge a Veto -
A bill that would “deem approved” applications for new wireless facilities in certain circumstances was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown yesterday for his...more
Law Revises Legislation Set to Sunset This Year -
A new law substantially revises the state’s regulation over the massage industry, including expanding cities’ and counties’ ability to regulate massage therapists and...more
Regulation Requires Agencies to Restrict Outdoor Irrigation and Prohibit Certain Uses of Water -
The State Water Resources Control Board has adopted an emergency regulation requiring local agencies to restrict potable...more
BB&K is Forming a Coalition to Represent the Public Agency Perspective on Renewable Energy Investments to the CPUC -
The California Public Utilities Commission recently held a workshop with interested stakeholders...more