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CC 2013-10-08_08.c. Resolution Waiving Recycling Fee for NonProfit EventsMEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER' SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION WAIVING FOOD WASTE RECYCLING CHARGES FOR NON-PROFIT EVENTS DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution directing South County Sanitary Service, Inc. to waive food waste recycling charges for non-profit events. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: There is no impact on financial or personnel resources from this item. BACKGROUND: The Rotary Club of the Five Cities-Eco ("Club") is a local Rotary Club that performs regular beautification projects and provides clean-up services for local community events. As part of a "zero waste" program, they attempt to recycle as much of the refuse from these activities as possible, which includes recycling of food waste. The Club Secretary recently submitted a request to Mayor Ferrara for the City to adopt a Resolution that would exempt the Club from charges incurred in the disposal of food waste by South County Sanitary Service, Inc., the City's refuse collection operator. At the September 10, 2013 meeting, Mayor Ferrara requested, and the City Council concurred, to place this request on the agenda for consideration. The same request has also been submitted to the mayors of Pismo Beach and Grover Beach, but have not yet been decided. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: The current policy of South County Sanitary Service, Inc. is to provide non-profit events two sets of event boxes free for waste disposal. A 50% discount is provided on all additional services. For each event they serve, the Club requests delivery of 6-10 ninety-six gallon waste wheelers for food waste. This is in addition to whatever the event requests for garbage and recycling. The greenwaste disposal site, Engel & Gray in Santa Maria, Item 8.c. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION WAIVING FOOD WASTE RECYCLING CHARGES FOR NON-PROFIT EVENTS OCTOBER 8, 2013 PAGE2 allows occasional small quantities of foodwaste to be mixed in with the greenwaste loads. South County Sanitary Service charges roughly $80 to deliver, empty, take away, & clean the waste wheelers for the food waste. The Club has requested this charge be waived in order to support their efforts to reduce refuse by recycling all food waste. South County Sanitary Service has indicated that waiving the fee simply requires direction from the City Council. Costs would be incorporated into expenses included in the next base rate analysis prepared by South County Sanitary Service, Inc. Therefore, ultimately the costs would be distributed to all ratepayers. According to the South County Sanitary Service General Manager, if limited to recycling of food waste, it will likely have no impact on rates now or in the future. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for City Council consideration: 1. Adopt the Resolution; 2. Modify the Resolution as appropriate 3. Do not adopt the Resolution; or 4. Provide staff other direction. ADVANTAGES: The Resolution would support and make more financially feasible recycling of food waste, which would support the City's overall recycling efforts and goals. DISADVANTAGES: The Resolution could result in additional costs distributed to ratepayers, but likely will have no impact. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: No environmental review is required for this item. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall on Thursday, October 3, 2013 and on the City's website on Friday, October 4, 2013. No comments were received. Item 8.c. - Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DIRECTING SOUTH COUNTY SANITARY SERVICE TO WAIVE FOOD WASTE RECYCLING FEES FOR NON-PROFIT EVENTS WHEREAS, on November 12, 1997, the City entered into a franchise agreement with South County Sanitary Service, Inc. (SCSS) for collection, diversion and disposal of solid waste; and WHEREAS, on August 24, 1999, the City also entered into a franchise agreement with SCSS for recycling services; and WHEREAS, on June 10, 2008, the City Council extended the franchise agreement for a 15-year period; and WHEREAS, fees for recycling of food waste for non-profit events have a detrimental effect on community clean-up and recycling goals; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to waive food waste recycling fees for non-profit events. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby directs South County Sanitary Service, Inc. to waive food waste recycling fees for non-profit events. On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of '2013. Item 8.c. - Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE2 TONY FERRARA, MAYOR ATTEST: KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER APPROVED AS TO FORM: TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY Item 8.c. - Page 4