HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - YARD TRIMMING (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
Lynn M. Harris
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: January 9, 1996
SUBJECT: YARD TRIMMING RECYCLING PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
At the November 14, 1995 meeting of the City Council, staff was directed to return to this meeting
with additional information related to the implementation of a curbside Yard Trimmings Recycling
Program.. Staff was specifically directed to continue exploring measures to reduce program costs.
City staff and the haulers are evaluating cost saving opportunities while implementing the measures
discussed at the November 14 meeting. The curbside recycling program expansion to collect
additional materials will begin in February. The purchasing phase of the mobile chipper program,
which is a component of the backyard composting program expansion, will begin following Council
approval. Staff will also contact various institutions, i.e. school districts, universities, hospitals and
golf courses to discuss implementation of a yard trimmings recycling program. Staff is continuing
to research a unit -pricing system that would allow residents to pay variable rates for refuse service
based on the amount of waste they place at the curb for collection. A unit -pricing system is highly
compatible with a yard trimmings program and effective in reducing costs to the hauler and the
ratepayer.
Recent negotiations between BFI Corporation and the City of Los Angeles could result in Sunshine
Canyon Landfill being reopened. This would allow for more competitive disposal fees in the local
area. Potential savings in disposal fees charged to haulers could be used to offset some costs
associated with the Yard Trimmings program. Evaluation of the existing franchise agreements may
also reveal opportunities for curtailing yard trimmings program costs.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Direct staff to develop cost saving measures with refuse haulers and return to Council with additional
information on the Yard Trimmings Recycling Program and unit pricing in the spring of 1966.
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Curbside Program Budget Grant No. CS -000351
Appropriate $4,681 into acct. #6603-213 for curbside
Appropriation was approved as part of the Consent
(Consent Calendar - July 11)
program- Grant #CS00351, Advertising to be funded
Calendar.
by GF acct. #2600.
Curbside Used Motor Oil & Filter Collection Program-
Appropriate $198,094.87. Authorize staff to execute
Appropriation was approved as part of the Consent
Contract Award
agreement w/ Oricom to operate Curbside Used Oil
Calendar.
(Consent Calendar -July 11)
Collection Program.
Development of a Citywide Yard Trimmings
Continue Yard Trimmings Recycling Program
Motion to continue Y/P discussion to August 22.
Recycling Program (Unfinished Business - July 11)
discussion to August 22.
Update on Development of a Citywide Yard
Continue discussions w/ haulers incorporating y/t
Motion to direct staff to continue discussions with
Trimmings Recycling Program (Unfinished Business
exemption criteria and evaluation of additional cost
haulers, incorporate yard trimmings exemption criteria
- August 22)
alternatives for presentation in September.
and evaluate additional cost alternatives for
presentation at September meeting.
Citywide Yard Trimmings Recycling Program
Receive staff report detailing evaluation results of
Council did not provide definitive direction. Minutes
(Study Session- September 5)
program costs for various yard trimming collection
indicate that Council discussion included; consensus
systems. Cost evaluation was prepared by
of the franchisers, senior citizen rates, NPDES
independent consultant.
monies, offsetting costs roll -off etc...
Authorizing Submittal of Grant Applications to the
Adopt Resolution 95-142 authorizing Oricom to apply
Resolution 95-142 was adopted.
California Integrated Waste Management Board
for IWMB Used Oil Recycling Grant funds. Staff to
Resolution No. 95-142 (Consent Calendar -November
execute agreement with Oricom.
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Yard Trimmings Recycling Program Development
Original recommendation was to implement Option 3
Motion to bring item back on 11/14/95 to full
Status (Unfinished Business - October 10)
of Attachment B. Following additional negotiations
Council. CM Boyer was excused from the meeting.
with haulers , staff recommendation was modified in
an Agenda Item Supplement (See Attached)
Solid Waste Franchise Amendment- Adjustment of
Adopt Resolution 95-141 increasing SFR rate to
Staff was directed to reduce adjustment amount by
Refuse Rates- Resolution No. 95-141( Public Hearing
$20.55 and MFR rate by 4.6 percent.
withholding franchise fees from adjusted portion of rate
- November 14)
and return to November 28th meeting with a modified
resolution reflecting this information,
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Yard Trimmings Recycling Program (Unfinished
Approve Y/T program in concept at monthly rate not to
Council directed staff to provide additional
Business November 14)
exceed $2.73 per h/h to begin 6/1/96. Staff to develop
information related to the implementation of a
and implement Items 2,3, and 4 of Attachment B (see
curbside Yard Trimmings Recycling Program.
attached). Coordinate with LACDPW to expedite
Following discussion regarding City purchasing
implementation of a Y/T program in the county areas
barrels, senior citizens, loss to General Fund,
adjacent to the City,
maintaining barrels, it was moved by CM Boyer and
seconded by CM Pederson to continue this item to
January 9, 1996.
Solid Waste Franchise Amendment- Resolution No.
Adopt Resolution No. 95-141 confirming landfill fee
Resolution No. 95-141 was approved by the Council.
95-141 (Unfinished Business -November 28)
and PPI increase. Authorize staff to evaluate the
Staff was also directed to return in early 1996 with
effectiveness of existing franchise agreement and rate
options for further discussion to stabilize rates, and
adjustment methodology.
acknowledge that the total fee to be passed along on
January 1, 1996 will be the $.50 and the $33 of the
County imposed tax; authorize staff to evaluate the
effectiveness of the existing franchise agreements and
rate adjustment methodology to accomplish an
equitable rate structure and to meet the goals of AB
939 by the year 2000.
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