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Set a public hearing for December 5, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. to consider and adopt Resolution to approve Amendment No. 15 with [Proposed] Exhibit 1 “Approved Rates and Charges” to Unified Franchise Agreement A-11631 regarding proposed rates for services and adjustments to current rates for the Unified Franchise Agreement A-11631 between the County of Monterey and Waste Management, Inc. dba USA Waste of California dba Carmel Marina Corp., for the Exclusive Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables in Unincorporated Monterey County; approve and authorize the Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 15 to the Unified Franchise Agreement (Agreement No. A-11631) between the County of Monterey and Waste Management, Inc. dba USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Carmel Marina Corporation, for the Exclusive Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables in Unincorporated Monterey County.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Set a public hearing for December 5, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. to consider and adopt Resolution to approve Amendment No. 15 with [Proposed] Exhibit 1 “Approved Rates and Charges” to Unified Franchise Agreement A-11631 regarding proposed rates for services and adjustments to current rates for the Unified Franchise Agreement A-11631 between the County of Monterey and Waste Management, Inc. dba USA Waste of California dba Carmel Marina Corp., for the Exclusive Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables in Unincorporated Monterey County; approve and authorize the Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 15 to the Unified Franchise Agreement (Agreement No. A-11631) between the County of Monterey and Waste Management, Inc. dba USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Carmel Marina Corporation, for the Exclusive Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables in Unincorporated Monterey County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Director of Health recommends that the Board of Supervisors set a public hearing for December 5, 2023, and direct publication of notice of said hearing with [Proposed] Amendment No. 15 by the Clerk of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 66016. Pursuant to the terms of the Unified Franchise Agreement A-11631 (hereafter, “UFA” or “Agreement”), the Director of Health will seek authorization to execute AMENDMENT NO. 15 to said UFA as previously amended pursuant to Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 1, 13 and 14 (collectively, UFA) between the County of Monterey and USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Carmel Marina Corporation (Waste Management, Inc.).
[Proposed] Amendment No. 15 adjusts the rates of the Unified Franchise Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Carmel Marina Corporation (Waste Management, Inc.) effective January 1, 2024.
[Proposed] Amendment No. 15 is published with the Board Report for the November 28, 2023, consent agenda (set hearing) item. Notice of Public Hearing with [Proposed] Amendment No. 15 was published in newspapers of general circulation on or before November 18, 2023. In addition to the County’s publication of the [Proposed] Amendment No. 15 for the November 28, 2023, consent agenda item, and publication of the Notice of Public Hearing with [Proposed] Amendment No. 15 in newspapers of general circulation, Waste Management, Inc., will be providing notice of the provisions in Amendment No. 15 in the mail to its residential and commercial customers within unincorporated Monterey County. Further, this Board report, which includes the basis for the proposed provisions, will be published on the County Health Department website which meets the minimum ten (10) day publication requirement in advance of the Public Hearing on the proposed Amendment No. 15.
The Director of Health seeks authorization to execute Amendment No. 15 to the Unified Franchise Agreement A-11631 (UFA) between the County of Monterey and Waste Management, Inc., dba USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Carmel Marina Corporation.
Proposed rate increases for January 1, 2024, are as follows:
• 8.72% increase for the residential customers within the jurisdiction of the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD);
• 7.56% increase for the residential customers within the jurisdiction of the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA);
• 8.72% increase for the commercial customers within the jurisdiction of the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD);
• 7.56% increase for the commercial customers within the jurisdiction of the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA)
These rates are proposed based on June 2023 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The original contract for these services was approved on February 2, 2010 when the Board of Supervisors awarded the exclusive franchise agreement (UFA Agreement A-11631) to Waste Management, Inc., dba USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Carmel Marina Corporation (Waste Management, Inc.) per Title 10, Chapter 10.41 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal of the Monterey County Code. In accordance with article 13.13, Adjustments to Service Rates, Surcharges and Fees of said UFA, the Director of Health requests adoption of a resolution to approve Amendment No. 15 to amend said UFA as previously amended pursuant to Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 (collectively, UFA). Proposed Amendment No. 15 would amend: Article 13.13. and Exhibit 1 to modify the rate adjustment effective January 1, 2024.
Consistent with essential public health service item 6) and pursuant to Title 10 - Health and Safety, Chapter 10.41 - Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, MCC Section 10.41.030 - Mandatory collection. Subsection A. provides that, “…All solid waste shall be collected from every occupied residence, apartment, or business…at least once a week.”
Further, MCC Section 10.41.030. Subsection B. Payment. provides that collection rates shall be established by the Board, as follows:
Residents… and owners of commercial and industrial businesses or the property owners of the property within the designated residential areas or the property on which such businesses are located shall pay the rates established by the Board.
While this work is not directly in support of a Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 strategic goals, it is in support of one (1) of the ten (10) essential public health services, specifically: 6) Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 15 as to form. The Auditor-Controller’s Office has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 15 as to fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
There is no General Fund Contribution resulting from this Board action. Waste Management, Inc. will continue to remit franchise fees, calculated at ten percent (10%) of collected revenue, to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐ Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐ Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒ Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐ Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐ Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Robin Kimball, MA III, 796-1297
Approved by:
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Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
[Proposed] Amendment No. 15 and Exhibit 1 are on file with the Clerk of the Board.
Amendment No. 14 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 13 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 12 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 11 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 10 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 9 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 8 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 7 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 6 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 5 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 4 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 3 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 2 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 1 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Waste Management, Inc. Unified Franchise Agreement (“UFA”) is on file with the Clerk of the Board