HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-08 - RESOLUTIONS - WASTE MGMT AGMT AMEND (2)RESOLUTION NO. 97-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND ATLAS REFUSE REMOVAL,
BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL AND SANTA CLARITA DISPOSAL FOR
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita has adopted Resolution No. 91-27 relating to the granting of
exclusive franchises for the collection, recycling and disposal of solid wastes, green wastes and
recyclables within the city limits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has entered into an agreement with Santa Clarita Disposal Company,
Blue Barrel Disposal Company, and Atlas Refuse Removal Company to collect, pick up, remove,
recycle and dispose of solid wastes, green wastes and recyclables from all single family residences,
multi -family residences in the City of Santa Clarita; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita is required by the California Integrated Waste Management
Act of 1989 to reduce waste being sent to local landfills by fifty (50) percent by the year 2000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita is committed to reducing dependence on urban landfills and
opposed to the development of the proposed Elsmere Canyon Landfill; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has implemented a weekly, residential yard trimmings recycling
program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a Public hearing on February 25, 1997 to provide residents with
an opportunity to publicly express their level of satisfaction with the service performance and to
discuss other issues related to the franchises; and
WHEREAS, residents expressed concern over several issues including yard trimmings and refuse
set -out limitations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council at the March 11, 1997 meeting accepted the solutions to residents
concerns worked out by the franchised haulers and City Staff, and
WHEREAS, the franchised haulers have agreed to provide, free of charge, collection tags for up to
12 additional 32 -gallon containers, or 12 bundles, of yard trimmings each year, upon customer
request; and
WHEREAS, the franchised haulers have agreed to collect additional trash at a cost of $1.00 per 32 -
gallon container, or residents can order 12 extra collection tags for a cost of $10.00; and
WHEREAS, the franchised haulers have agreed to provide increased advertisement of the annual
Pride Week Event as another mechanism for collection of excess refuse and yard trimmings; and
WHEREAS, the franchised haulers have agreed to ensure uniform customer service and complaint
resolution, the City will continue to provide the franchisees customer service staff with standardized
complaint forms and updated training on an annual basis, or more frequently if necessary; and
WHEREAS, the franchised haulers have agreed to work diligently with City staff and the contracted
consultants to seek viable solutions to stabilize refuse rates through a unit -pricing structure, which
would offer residents more options to control household disposal costs.
WHEREAS, the franchised haulers have agreed to continue dialogue related to the implementation
of weekly curbside recycling.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 97-38, hereinafter superseding Resolution No. 96-113, authorizing fees
necessary for collection services of solid wastes, yard trimmings and recyclables to all Santa Clarita
residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA does resolve
as follows:
SECTION 1: Update Exhibit C-97-1 Recycling Programs and Exhibit A-97-1 Schedule of Rates.
The amendment of the Franchise Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Atlas Refuse
Removal Company, Blue Barrel Disposal, and Santa Clarita Disposal Company reflecting the above
Exhibits is adopted in accordance with this paragraph.
SECTION 2: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS a v h day of AP, -i,, 1997.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA )
I, Sharon Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution Number 97- 38 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at
a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8th day of April 1997, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEIDT, KLAJIC, BOYER, DARCY, SMYTB
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS : NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS : NONE
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CITY CLERK