Item 5 Visual Slideshow presented by Staff at MeetingPublic Hearing on Solid Waste/RecyclingCollection Service Rate Increases June 2, 2020
•Property related charges must be approved at a public hearing with 45 days advanced notice. •April 7, 2020 - Council approved setting a public hearing. •April 16, 2020 - Notice of Public Hearing mailed to 14,964 customers/property owners of record. •Notice of Public Hearing -•FY 2020-21 Rate Adjustments (CPI, Disposal, and Organic Recycling Fee)•Approval of inflationary adjustments (CPI and Disposal) through June 30, 2025. gesmustbeapprovedatProposition 218
Franchise Agreement•Annual review.•Methodology for setting rates.•Cost of living increases (CPI)•Landfill disposal fee increases•Special rate reviews•EDCO must notify City of proposed rates.
•CPI Adjustment – 1.93%•Disposal Fee – 2.59%•Special rate review – Organic recycling rates•Residential - $3.68/mo.•Commercial - $87.02 - $477.50/mo. (based on service)•Last increase was July 2019. Request for Rate Increase
Single Family: 35-Gallon CartMonthly RateCurrent ProposedService Fee $8.66 $8.83Disposal Tip Fee$4.14 $4.25Franchise Fee 10 percent $1.42 $1.45AB 939 Fee $1.20 $1.20Total $15.42 $15.73Change effective July 1, 2020 $0.31/mo.Organic recycling fee whenEDCO’s anaerobic digestionfacility is operational, expectedearly 2021.+$3.68/mo.Total rate early 2021 $19.41Proposed Monthly Rates -ResidentialSingle Family: 95-Gallon CartMonthly RateCurrent ProposedService Fee $14.88 $15.17Disposal Tip Fee$4.14 $4.25Franchise Fee 10 percent $2.11 $2.16AB 939 Fee $1.20 $1.20Total $22.33 $22.78Change effective July 1, 2020 $0.45/mo.Organic recycling fee whenEDCO’s anaerobic digestionfacility is operational, expectedearly 2021.+$3.68/mo.Total rate early 2021 $26.46
•Manual collection of resident-provided cans to automated green waste carts. •Single-family residents can receive up to three 95-gal. green wheeled containers. •Waterproof – assist with stormwater issues.•Mitigate odors and vector issues.•Provide a uniform appearance on collectiondates.•Additional carts available beyond fourth cartfor nominal fee. Automated Green Waste Collection
Proposed Monthly Rates -CommercialCommercial: 3 Yard Bin 1x/weekMonthly RateCurrent ProposedService Fee $73.91 $75.34Disposal Tip Fee$28.71 $29.45Franchise Fee 10 percent $11.40 $11.64Total $114.02 $116.43Change effective July 1, 2020 $2.41/mo.Commercial Organic Service RatesSize Frequency Extra Pickup123Cart (65 gal.) $87.02 $174.03 $261.05 $34.81Cart (95 gal.) $98.14 $196.28 $294.43 $39.262 Cubic Yards $159.17 $318.34 $477.50 $63.67
Organics Recycling Requirements •AB 1826 (Mandatory Organics Commercial Recycling)•Requires jurisdictions to implement an organics recycling program for commercial businesses, including multifamily residential dwellings of 5+ units. •SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants)•Requires California to reduce organic waste disposal by 50% by 2020 and then 75% by 2025.equirementsSpecial Rate Review
AB 1826 –Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling
SB 1383 –Short-Lived Climate Pollutants50 PERCENT REDUCTION IN LANDFILLED ORGANIC WASTE(11.5 Million Tons Allowed Organic Waste Disposal)REGULATIONSTAKEEFFECT75 PERCENT REDUCTION IN LANDFILLED ORGANIC WASTE(5.7 Million Tons Allowed Organic Waste Disposal)20 PERCENT INCREASE IN RECOVERY OF CURRENTLYDISPOSED EDIBLE FOOD202220202025
SB 1383 Jurisdiction Responsibilities
Response to Laws
Outreach and EducationFor more information, visit:https://poway.org/1039/Organic-Waste-Reduction-SB-1383
•July 2020 – Finalize EDCO public education materials.•July/August 2020 –Staff to return to Council with Municipal Code amendments.•August 2020 – EDCO/City sends educational materials (post cards, emails, Environmental Times).•September 2020 –•Week of September 14, green waste carts delivered. •Week of September 21 – Automated green waste service commences.•October-December 2020 – Green waste collection service, only.•Early 2021 – Commingled organic waste (food & green waste) begins.blidiilImplementation Timeline
Staff RecommendationIt is recommended that the City Council take public input, close thepublic hearing, adopt the Resolution and rescind Resolution 19-026, if amajority protest does not exist.
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