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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-03-95 1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING/ BOARD WORKSHOP SESSION' OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JANUARY 3, 1995 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Special Board Committee Meeting/Board Workshop Session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 9:40 a.m. on January 3, 1995. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Menesini, Dalton, Hockett, Boneysteele, Rainey ABSENT: Members: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. SOLID WASTE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY'S PLAN FOR FRANCHISING THE UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF CENTRAL COUNTY a. President Rainey stated that at the County Board of Supervisors meeting on December 20, 1994, Contra Costa County's plan for franchising the unincorporated portions of Central County was on the agenda. Four options for franchising the unincorporated portions of Central County were discussed. There was much testimony on the different options. Mr. Gene Wolf, Chair of the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA), Director Rainey, and Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the Authority, spoke on Option 3. The options indicated by the County are as follows: 1 ) County signs a franchise agreement - 20 year contract 2) County signs Memorandum of Understanding with Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) 3) County joins the CCCSWA representing the unincorporated areas 4) County goes out to bid on the unincorporated areas Action taken by the Board of Supervisors was to join the CCCSWA, provided that certain conditions could be satisfactorily met, to wit: 1 ) That CCCSD cede its authority (or not challenge the County's authority) to franchise solid waste collection services within the unincorporated areas of the Central County at the termination of the existing franchises in 1996; and 2) That CCCSWA provide a further opportunity for County staff to review the CCCSWA Request For Proposal (RFP) documents and make comments, if necessary; and 3) That the County be allowed to join the CCCSWA as a full and equal member under the same terms as applicable to existing members, including the terms with regard to withdrawal. Discussion followed regarding the County's position. The Board concurred that they are looking for a partner rather than a controversy, and this is not a power struggle between two agencies. The objective is to hold down garbage rates. By the County working with CCCSWA two levels of efficiency are being achieved: 01 03 95 2 1 ) Solid waste management is being achieved for five cities and the unincorporated communities of Central County by one organization; and 2) Through an open, public proposal process free market competition is being used to get the best deal for the customers. The consensus of the Board was that the process continue forward to meet the goal of the lowest rates for the ratepayers. The District looks favorably upon the County joining the CCCSWA, and looks forward to cooperating with the County through that vehicle to best serve the interests of joint constituents. It would appear that the pivotal concern of the County is the role the County would play on the Authority with regard to the unincorporated areas within Central County. The District has always envisioned that if the County were to become a member of the CCCSWA, the County would be seated as a full member representing the unincorporated areas within the jurisdictional boundaries of the CCCSWA. It was the consensus of the Board that the District would agree to cede its authority, or agree not to challenge the County's interest in franchising within the Central County's unincorporated areas, provided that the County joins the CCCSW A, which would actually become the franchising authority, and participates in good faith in the RFP process concluding with the execution of long-term agreements providing for solid waste services within the jurisdictions represented by the CCCSWA. There was Board consensus also for the following conditions, which the Board expects to formally adopt on Thursday, January 5, 1995 at its regular Board meeting. These conditions call for the County Board of Supervisors to: . Join CCCSD and the City of Walnut Creek in the CCCSWA, which is awaiting bids for restructured garbage and recycling contracts that would begin in March 1996. CCCSD urges the County to join as soon as possible, preferably prior to February 6, 1995, the date on which the RFP proposals will be opened. By joining early enough, the County will be able to participate fully in finalizing any RFP conditions and in developing the provisions of the solid waste service agreements. . Abide by the CCCSWA's rules, which could keep the County a member of the CCCSWA until June 1996, unless the CCCSWA Board allows an earlier departure. . Accept competitive, free-market methods of holding down garbage collection and disposal rates. Staff will draft a letter to the County Board of Supervisors to be signed by the President of the Board stating the above. b. COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDER GROUPS IN SOLID WASTE The Board and staff discussed the issue of communication with stakeholder groups in solid waste. Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, has met and will continue to meet with Mr. Rob Fates, President of the Alamo Improvement Association. President Rainey asked that staff continues to communicate with the stakeholders in solid waste. c. COLLECTION. TRANSFER AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE None 4. REPORTS None 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS None 01 (}~ Q~ 3 6. CLOSED SESSION None 7. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rainey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 11 :40 a.m. ;/21',-, :t IlL' /. )' tf-J:, ~ { 1/' President of the Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: A cl Secret ry of the Central ont Costa anitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 01 03 95