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AB 2048: Public Agencies Must Post Solid Waste and Recycling Hauler Franchise Agreements Online

New Legislation Recently Passed and Signed- The Legislature recently passed and the governor signed AB 2048. The law requires...more

California Supreme Court Rules on Franchise Fees for Solid Waste Contract

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

In With the New – Part Three

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

Relief for California Local Jurisdictions Unable to Meet Deadline to Implement Organic Waste Diversion Regulations

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

Court Prohibits Los Angeles City from Summarily Destroying Homeless Individuals’ “Bulky” Items

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

How to Track and Report Recyclables Landfilled Due to COVID-19

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

When is a Franchise Fee a Tax?

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

Organic Waste Regulation Cost Impacts

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

Another Set of Organic Waste Regulations Revisions Released by CalRecycle

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

CalRecycle Releases Revisions to Organic Waste Regulations - Local Government Agencies Have Until July 17 to Comment

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

Organic Waste Regulations Proposed - CalRecycle Taking Comments on Landfill Regulations Required By SB 1383

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

CPUC Proceedings of Note: PG&E Restructuring, Undergrounding and Wildfire Mitigation - Public Agencies Will Be Impacted by Various...

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

Cell Tower Landlord’s Checklist - Know Your Rights Amid Mobile Carrier Mega Mergers

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

CPUC Reopens TOU Grandfathering Grace Period Eligibility - Public Agencies Must Submit Application by Dec. 31

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

Cable Operators Reduced Franchise Fee to Municipalities Not Permitted - BB&K Attorneys Win in California Federal Court

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

Many California Cities May Not be Receiving Full Cable Franchise Fee

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

What Tools Do Cities Need to Regulate Short-term Rentals?

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

Solving the Problem of the Unchecked Rise of Short-Term Rentals

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

No Longer Business-As-Usual for the CPUC?

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

California's Solar Energy-Friendly Policy Survives... For Now

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

Absent Timely Local Processing, New California Law Automatically Approves Applications for New Cell Sites and Large Colocations

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

California Law Presented to Governor Would Automatically Approve Certain Applications for Cell Sites

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

New Law Expands Local Control Over Massage Industry

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

9/30/2014  /  Massage Therapists , Permits

State Water Resources Control Board Adopts Emergency Water Conservation Regulation in Response to Drought

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

CPUC Begins Work on Successor NEM Tariff

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

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