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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1993 08 05MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 5, 1993 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Potts at 7:04 p.m. at the Tustin Area Senior Center, 200 South "C" Street, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Thomas, and the Invocation was given by Councilmember Puckett. II. ROLL CALL Council Present: Jim Potts, Mayor Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Anne Pontious Charles E. Puckett Jeffery M. Thomas Council Absent: None City Clerk Wynn: Absent Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager Irma Hernandez, Administrative Assistant Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 20 in the audience III. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 93-78 ADOPTING THE 1993-94 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ASSESSMENT REPORT, AND CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE AGREEMENT WITH GREAT WESTERN RECLAMATION Mayor Potts opened the Public Hearing at 7:05: The following members of the audience spoke in support of Great Western Reclamation's service and the proposed lower trash rates: Erin Nelson, Tustin Pride Committee Chairperson Richard Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, Tustin Kathy Weil, 1702 Summerville Avenue, Tustin Jerry Weil, 1702 Summerville Avenue, Tustin George Zolzer, 12592 Browning Avenue, Tustin The following member of the audience spoke on the commendable service provided by Great Western Reclamation: Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, Tustin The following member of the audience spoke on inadequate public noticing of this issue and in support of the proposed lower trash rates: Guido Borges, Tustin ^^ The following member of the audience spoke on the financial and community service support provided by Great Western Reclamation to the Tustin Eastern Little League and supported the proposed lower trash rates: Kris Proctor, Tustin Eastern Little League representative The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the proposed lower trash rates; and questioned why the City of Santa Ana had lower trash rates than Tustin with a higher amount of trash tonnage hauled: Berklee Maughan, Tustin William Huston, City Manager, responded the City of Santa Ana had a three-phase rate structure which would increase rates twice in CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 8-5-93 1994 and would include phasing in utilization of a Material Recovery Facility (MRF); and he stated that both cities' trash tonnage was based upon a State mandated Source Recovery Recycling Element. Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding Santa Ana's lower commercial rates; and phasing -in of MRF. The following member of the audience spoke on the vague public notice; inadequate time to study the issue; supported lower trash rates and the proposed agreement amendment; complimented Councilmembers who voted on opening the trash contract to competitive bid process; Great Western Reclamation's good service; and complimented staff for providing requested information in a timely manner: Carl Kasalek, Tustin Council/staff/Speaker Maughan discussion followed regarding commercial service rates remaining at existing level for one year; future rate increases based on percentage of previous year's rate; tonnage figures supplied by MRF and County of Orange; MRF ownership by Great Western Reclamation; monitoring the gross amount of trash tonnage; and future staff report to address MRF operation and recycling program. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of opening the trash contract to competitive bidding: Paul (inaudible last name) There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Thomas, to accept Great — Western Reclamation's proposal for lower rates/contract extension, and adopt the following Resolution No. 93-78: RESOLUTION NO. 93-78 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5473 ET SEQ. OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REPORT RELATIVE TO PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY RECEIVING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, DETERMINING THE CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND AS THEY APPEAR ON THE CURRENT ASSESSMENT ROLL Councilmember Thomas stated that with approval of Great Western Reclamation's proposal, the trash contract would go to the competitive bid process in 7 years instead of 5 years; the automatic extension, or "evergreen" clause would be eliminated; and customers would have a total rate reduction, including the credit refund, of approximately 11.5 percent. He stated that with the poor economy and the State and Federal government taking funds away from the City, it was positive to be able to offer a tax reduction to residents. He pointed out the City's policy for allowing the citizens the opportunity to voice their concerns and said Council was interested in the public's input. William Huston, City Manager, clarified that adoption of the resolution would lower the trash rates to $10.61 for residential customers, including elimination of the 10 cent delinquency charge, or $10.71 with the delinquency charge; freeze all current commercial service rates at their existing levels for an additional year; and extend the term agreement with Great Western Reclamation for 2 years. Councilmember Pontious stated the proposed agreement amendment was a benefit to the community by offering a tax reduction. She said she favored Option 2 of the proposed credit, refunding in 2 years rather than over 3 years. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli said he also supported the proposed agreement amendment, but favored refunding the credit in one year. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 8-5-93 Council discussion followed regarding refunding the credit in one year. Councilmember Puckett amended the motion to include elimination of the 10 cent delinquency charge; and refund the $114,733.00 credit in a one-year period. Mayor Potts stated the Public Hearing allowed citizens to address Council with their concerns and questions, and by calling this special meeting, it allowed the residents to know that Council was interested in their concerns and not merely "rubber stamping" staff recommendations. He said with approval of the proposed agreement amendment it eliminated the "evergreen clause" which would allow future competitive bid process. He noted his concern on the lack of a check -and -balance system regarding trash tonnage and stated that aspect would eventually have to be changed. Motion carried 5-0. 830-50 IV. ADJOURNMENT 400-10 Mayor Potts adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. The City Council had scheduled a Budget Workshop on August 16, 1993, at 6:00 p.m., and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, August 16, 1993, 7:00 p.m., at the Tustin Area Senior Center. JIM PO S, MAYOR MARY E. , CIr CLERK