Title
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Leandro and Oro Loma Sanitary District for Refuse, Green Waste, and Recycling Services in the L3 Area
Staffreport
SUMMARY
The City of San Leandro and the Oro Loma Sanitary District have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Refuse, Green Waste, and Recycling Services in the L3 service area. The Oro Loma Sanitary District would like to extend the MOU through the term of their exclusive contract with Waste Management of Alameda County through December 31, 2037. As part of the agreement with the City, the District agrees to comply with the requirements of SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy in conjunction with the City's efforts.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Oro Loma Sanitary District through December 31, 2037.
BACKGROUND
In 2006, the City of San Leandro ("City") and the Oro Loma Sanitary District ("District") entered into an agreement for refuse, green waste, and recycling services in the L-3 area. The agreement provided for the terms of service and a City-imposed franchise fee for the term of the District's contract with Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC), which was originally set to expire on August 31, 2012 with two one-year options to renew.
On June 6, 2011, the District provided written notification to the City that they were in discussions with WMAC to renew the prior contract. The District also stated that it would make efforts to incorporate additional services levels into the new contract as part of the discussion. In the MOU, dated December 20, 2011, the City and the District agreed to the following service enhancements:
? Free recycling and organics collection to commercial customers.
? Free curbside collection of batteries and cell phones.
? Free recycling services to public schools w...
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