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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD FEBRUARY 9, 1972
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in an Adjourned Regular Session at the Library, Acalanes High School, 1200
Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, County of Contra Costa, State of California,
on February 9, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Allan.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
President Allan declared the public hearing on Lafayette Garbage Disposal
Service's request for authorization to increase type of garbage service open.
President Allan asked Secretary Davis to explain for the benefit of the þeople
in the audienc~ the type of garbage service currently authorized and what has
been proposed.
Secretary Davis explained current garbage service for residential
customers consists of weekly pickup of one can of garbage in the rear at
$3.35 per month. The proposed new type of service consists of weekly pickup
of one can of garbage in the rear, weekly pickup of one can of garden trimmings
at the curb, and three major trash pickups per year, at a cost of $3.45 per
month.
President Allan asked the Secretary if there were any written protests.
There were none.
President Allan asked for oral protests or comments from the audience.
Individual members of the audience posed questions on the proposed type
of garbage service to Board Members, staff and management of Lafayette Garbage
Disposal Service. President Allan explained the Board of Directors was inter-
ested in establishing a uniform rate and a uniform type of service for all
residential customers in the District and that the District franchisees were
most cooperative in this effort. Member Mitchell stated the proposed new type
of service has been successfully performed by Valley Disposal for more than
one year. Further, Member Mitchell explained that the Board had carefully
reviewed Lafayette Garbage's operating and financial data and as a result,
it appeared that Lafayette could absorb the additional costs involved if the
rate was increased ten cents to $3.45 per month.
Mr. Louis Repetto of Lafayette Garbage assured the members of the audience
that pickup of garden trimmings at the curb would be completed by 2:00 o'clock
P.M.
In response to a question on solid waste recycling, Member Boneysteele
explained in detail the Board's action in appointing an Advisory Committee to
explore the potentials of solid waste recycling. Member Boneysteele indicated
to the members of the audience the individuals who were on the Committee, what
had been accomplished to date, and what was proposed for the next meeting.
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Board Members, staff and members of the audience discussed at various
intervals the potentials of solid waste recycling with particular emphasis
on composting garden trimmings.
Individual ladies in the audience stated they were in favor of the proposed
new type of service but expressed concern that pickup of garden trimmings at the
curb would become unsightly and exposed to vandalism. Member Mitchell stated
that since the "no burn ordinance", the proposed type of service was the best
solution to the garden trimming problem and at a reasonable cost. Member Gibbs
explained that perhaps not all the residents would utilize the proposed new
type of service on a weekly basis, but if and when they required the service,
it would be available. Member Gibbs further explained that Members of the City
Council of the City of Lafayette had expressed their desire that a uniform rate
and a uniform type of service be authorized for all residential customers in
Laf aye tte .
Mr. Johnson stated that rates in Palo Alto were $2.00 per month and, there-
fore, much cheaper.
Mr. Donn L. Black, Councilman, City of Lafayette, asked that the rate
making process be described and how uniformity could be attained considering
operations may vary for each franchisee.
Secretary Davis explained the manner and detail in which the rate analysis
was made for Lafayette Garbage and indicated that, due to variance in customers,
equipment and distances for operation, individual company efficiency varied.
However, the proposed rate of $3.45 was expected to provide a uniformity in
operating ratios of 91-93 percent. President Allan stated the District had
established a Uniform Accounting System for franchisees to insure data reported
was comparable. Member Boneysteele explained that the rate engineer for the
City of San Francisco had been consulted and it was determined that insofar
as operations are concerned, garbage collection was most comparable with opera-
ting ratios established for transportation companies.
After further lengthy discussion between Board Members, staff and members
of the audience, a poll of those present in the audience was made and a majority
were found to be in favor of the proposed new type of service.
Further discussion followed, after which at 10:05 o'clock P.M., President
Allan closed the hearing.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian that Lafayette
Garbage Disposal Service be authorized to provide to residential customers,
effective March 1, 1972, weekly pickup of one can of garbage in the rear,
weekly pickup of one can of garden trimmings at the curb, and three major
trash pickups per year; the cost for the new type of service to be at a rate
of $3.45 per month. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
V. BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
VIII.
REPORTS
None.
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IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:09 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Allan.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
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