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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rialto public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Assembly Bill 179 impact fee implications
The city attorney warned that under new state law, if Rialto applies for state affordable housing funding, it must waive development impact fees or lose dollar-for-dollar state money — effective July 2027.
Labor side letters restore 4/10 workweek
New two-year compensation deals were adopted for the Rialto City Employees' Association and Teamsters mid-management unit, along with an updated citywide pay plan.
Delinquent refuse liens
After a public hearing, the council approved filing liens against properties with unpaid trash bills from late 2025 with the county recorder.
Campaign Contribution Limits
Rialto adopted its own campaign finance rules, keeping the $5,900 limit but creating an annual contribution cycle. Critics said the public had no chance to weigh in before an election.
Solid Waste Rates for FY 2026/2027
Trash rates go up just pennies a month — and some commercial and senior rates actually drop — thanks to a renegotiated county disposal deal cutting the gate rate from 85% to 83%. Council members praised the relief for seniors on fixed incomes.
State Funding Advocacy — Splash Pads, Water Wells, Senior Roofs, Cameras
The mayor, a council member, and the city manager lobbied legislators in Sacramento for funding for splash pads at four parks, water well plume cleanup, senior center roof repairs, the veterans memorial, and intersection safety cameras.
Federal Grant Funding for Community Services and Housing
The council approved the plan for about $1.4 million in federal CDBG and HOME grants funding 13 activities — public services, housing rehab, and infrastructure — aimed at low- and moderate-income residents.
FY 2024-25 annual audit delayed
The city's annual financial report got a clean audit opinion, but the council only got it Thursday night — so it tabled acceptance two weeks to actually review it with staff.
CFD 2024-1 (Renaissance) Special Tax Bonds
The council authorized about $10.5 million in bonds to fund public improvements and impact fees for the Renaissance development — repaid through special taxes on the 429 homes in that district, not citywide taxpayers.