PREPARED BY: AMANDA BOOTH DATE OF MEETING: 11/18/2024
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHMOND SANITARY SERVICES INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF REPUBLIC SERVICES INC., FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; (2) ACCEPTING THE FINAL FRANCHISE FEE STUDY; AND (3) AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH A PROPOSITION 218 MAJORITY PROTEST PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS RELATED TO PROPOSED INCREASES IN PROPERTY RELATED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES
CEQA: Approval of a new solid waste collection agreement is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section15301(b) pertaining to existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities to provide electrical power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services. This proposed action also meets the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) common sense exemption. The collection and disposal of solid waste is not only mandated and regulated by state law but is also an essential service for public health and safety. Proposed action related to the Franchise Fee Study and Proposition 218 procedural requirements are not projects as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FY 2023-2025 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statements:
Item 202: Develop and Implement Long-Term Environmental Stewardship Goals is a major policy goal contained in the FY 2023-25 City Council Priority Workplan, effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
Franchise-Collection Agreement
The City of San Pablo has had a solid waste Franchise-Collection Agreement with Richmond Sanitary Services, Inc. (RSS), a subsidiary of Republic Services, Inc., since 1986. Over the years - 1994, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2012, and 2013, several amendments have been made to the agreement. The agreement gives RSS the exclusive right to collect all solid waste in the City through June 30, 202...
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