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Home My WebLink About1996-02-06 - AGENDA REPORTS - WASTE MGMT (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: George Caravalho, City Manager DATE: February 6, 1996 SUBJECT.; REVIEW OF CITY WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REDUCTION PROGRAMS At the November 28, 1995 -council meeting, staff was directed to return to Council with options for discussion to stabilize refuse and recycling collection service rates. Staff was also authorized to evaluate the effectiveness of the existing franchise agreements, rate structure and rate adjustment methodology while meeting the goals of A13939. Tonight's presentation will focus on ways in which the City could stabilize rates and meet the goals of AB 939. The presentation identifies specific areas within the existing franchise agreements that could be more closely examined as a means to provide higher, more cost effective levels of service to residents. Many of the options that will be presented will require detailed analysis from staff and the City Attomey. Some options may present opportunities for divergent viewpoints and will require extensive consideration from the City Council. Attachment A includes a listing of the options that will be discussed. RECOMMENDATIONS Receive staff report and direct staff to prepare a detailed analysis of the Council's selected options. ATTACHMENTS Options to Stabilize Refuse and Recycling Collection Rates F; W 0MEP W 1CCAGENDA\SAGN296.AGN ATTACHMENT A OPTIONS TO STABILIZE REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION RATES I. STABILIZE REFUSE RATES A. Conduct Systems & Services Review of Existing Franchise Agreements B. Amend Franchise Agreement C. Unit Pricing D. Reevaluate Rate Adjustment Methodology E. Implement 5 -Year Notice (Knox Bill)? F. End Evergreen Clause? G. Combine Residential, Industrial & Commercial H. Competitive Refuse & Recycling Agreements Process 1. Exclusive Hauling System 2. Multiple Hauling System a. Exclusive Areas b. Individual Choice of Hauler I. Western Waste Merger II. MEET GOALS OF AB 939 A. Implement Yard Trimmings Recycling Program 1: Drop -Off Centers 2. Bid Out Residential Curbside Yard Trimmings Collection? 3. Back Yard Compost 4. Commercial Sector Yard Trimmings Recycling a. Large Generators (parks, schools, colleges, golf courses) B. Source Reduction 1. Education a. Public Access b. Print Media, Radio, TV C. RMDZ C. Transformation I. Landfill Alternatives F:\HGM�CAGENDANS N29QAGN ATTACHMENT A City of Santa Clarita City Council Study Session Notes February 6, 1996 Mayor Boyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. All Councilmembers were present The Flag Salute was led by Councilmember George Pederson City Manager, George Caravalho presented a brief overview of the three items before the Council this evening. Item 1 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REPLACEMENT SYSTEM - City staff is in the process of evaluating solutions to provide for the present and future technology needs of the City as great demands are being placed on the City's technological abilities by City staff and citizens. Staff will present a report to Council on the Financial Management System which will replace present Wang applications. Carolynn Deller presented an overview of the Technology highlights, along with a brief history of Wang; Nissi, and the financial system focus the City is now participating in. An RFP was issued and applications are being reviewed. Current limitations include customer impact, duplication of information, Wang support is very costly, special programming, system is slow_ Budget and workload trends are increasing. There is growth expansion, future enhancements will include connections and sharing of information. Information will be in one central location. Able to prepare for future applications. The budgetary aspects of this item were presented by Steve Stark. It has been a two-step process since March of 1995. Step One - Data Base Server Step Two - Financial Core Replacement Steve presented comparisons of Hewlett Packard and Informix. Discussed equipment, training, installation. Council discussion: Joint with other companies, transfer of documentation; costs of Wang, Nissi; Advisory Board possibilities; total lease payments. Steve Stark stated that this is being looked into. He also discussed the extensive evaluations of all vendors, and the overall savings. They are looking into all options of leasing vs. purchasing. There are certain advantages to leasing, such as the loan could be spread out over several fiscal years. Investing today puts City in a leadership role in a timely manner and prepares the City for the future. Item 2 REVIEW OF CITY WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REDUCTION PROGRAMS - At the November 29, 1995, Council meeting, staff was directed to return with options for discussion to stabilize refuse and recycling collection service rates. Staff was also authorized to evaluate the effectiveness of the existing franchise agreements, rate structure and rate adjustment methodology while meeting the goals to AB939. Lynn Harris presented this item and gave an overview of past presentations to the City Council and existing base structure, stabilization rates. Focus on the staff level has been with the hauler representatives. Some of the key points that Lynn touched on were: - City/Haulers commitment -Mutual responsibility to AB939 - Key programs - Reduction of waste - Progress made - Household round -ups - Mixed office recycling - Yard trimmings progress - Christmas tree recycling program - Providing good information and options Hazel Joanes reviewed the Hierarchy of this issue starting with: - Source Reduction - Recycling - Composting - Transformation -Disposal Council discussion: percentages of green waste; encouraging recycling, dumping in the canyons; joint efforts with local grocery stores. Public Participation Pete Kelsey Donna Nuzzi Marsha McLean Dennis Verner Keith Spalling Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:20 Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Item 3 PROPOSED PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ORDINANCE AND TRUANCY ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM - Staff will make a presentation to Council on the progress of the Anti -Gang Task Force and the proposed Parental Responsibility Ordinance and Truancy Enforcement Program. Jeff Kohn presented this item beginning with a brief history of the Anti -Gang Task Force. The recent process is looking at new actions, plans, committees. Possibility of forming a new committee to handle laws. Jeff touched on the effectiveness of the graffiti ordinance as well as the curfew ordinance. Which are both very effective. The first part of Jeffs presentation was in regard to truancy and an ordinance that is already on the books, the effectiveness of this, School Districts are relatively satisfied, and how the truancy is enforced. Los Angeles County has adopted a new concept to truancy (see attachment). Council discussion: Need a mechanical model; impact on City; effective ordinance, truancy issue, home schooling, Sheriff implementation ordinance, cost analysis, parent involvement. 2 Mike VonBuelow, Hart School District gave a brief overview of the District's efforts. 9:15 p.m. - At 9:15 p.m. it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to adjourn the meeting to 6 p.m. on February 13, 1996 for the purpose of Closed Session. With no objections, it was so ordered. onna M. Grin ey, CMC City Clerk 3