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Item 29 Staff Report Public Hearing Regarding Curbside Recycling Program and Solid Waste Collection Services, Including Unlimited Collection; Adoption of ResolutionsCOUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 10/16/89 ITEM NO: TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: October 13, 1989 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: DEBORAH SWARTFAGER, TOWN MANAGE SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RECOMMENDATION: That Council: 1. Open the Public Hearing, receive public testimony on: A. Curbside Recycling; B. Garbage Collection Services and Rates. 2. Close the Public Hearing. 3. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an Agreement with Green Valley Disposal Company (GVDC) for services to be provided through implementation of a curbside recycling program with the cost of the service to be included on the refuse bill. 4. Adopt the attached resolution approving unlimited garbage collection services at a monthly rate of $7.90 and modifying the rate structure. 5. If the Council prefers a rate solution other than those identified by staff, Council could provide staff with more direction and continue the Public Hearing limited only to the discussion of rates. (continued on page 2) PREPARED BY: REGINA A. FALKNER, MANA COMMUNITY SERVICES DIV RAF:dr A:\CNCLRPTS\GVDCAGRE.MNT Reviewed by: Attorney TOWN COUNCIL ACTION DIRECTED TO: ACTION OF COUNCIL: PAGE TWO MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 BACKGROUND: At the August 7, 1989 meeting, Council scheduled a Public Hearing to consider amending the West Valley Joint Powers Agreement with Green Valley Disposal Company to implement a curbside recycling program and to consider implementing unlimited can service. The following staff report is divided into five parts to discuss these issues. The first part briefly describes the proposed curbside recycling program, lists alternative funding avenues, and more fully describes the recommended alternative. The second part of the report discusses garbage collection services, including unlimited can service. Additionally, this section discusses the individual relationships between the life of a landfill, unlimited refuse collection, and recycling. The pros and cons of unlimited refuse collection are listed. The third part of the report discusses rates for collection services. The fourth briefly discusses the Toter Program, and the fifth, the Rate Review process. DISCUSSION: I. CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM A. Background and Program Description Council has directed Staff to pursue the implementation of a curbside recycling program in the Town in order to minimize landfill costs, expand the life of the current landfill, conserve resources and save energy. Further- more, it is hoped that a curbside recycling program will assist the Town in meeting State laws regarding diversion of waste from landfills. State law mandates 25 percent diversion goals for all jurisdictions by 1995 and 50 percent by the year 2000. In 1988, Santa Clara County adopted an amendment to the County Solid Waste Management Plan which set a goal of reducing the amount of waste disposed of in landfills by 25 percent by 1995. State and local goals such as those above are not unique to California and Santa Clara County. While the United States produces as much or more waste than any other nation, we are behind other industrialized nations in the management of waste. Over 80 percent of the nation's trash is simply buried. Meanwhile, our landfills are approaching or exceeding their capacity. Faced with public resistance to opening new landfills or siting waste incinerators, local governments throughout the PAGE THREE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 nation are looking to recycling and waste reduction programs to extend the life of existing landfills as long as possible. With these goals in mind, staff has been working with representatives from the other three West Valley cities to develop a curbside recycling program for these cities (Monte Sereno, Saratoga, Campbell, and Los Gatos). A Request For Proposal for curbside recycling was written and distributed and the four responses were evaluated. GVDC's proposal was selected. The recommendation to select GVDC was approved by Council on August 7, 1989. The Council report is attached as Exhibit 1. The basic elements of the program are as follows: - Recyclables are collected once per week on the same day as refuse collection. - All single-family homes and residential complexes of four or less units having "can" service will be served. - Materials to be collected: newspaper, glass, aluminum and tin cans, P.E.T. plastic (soft drink bottles), cardboard and waste oil. Most programs collect only the first four items. - The contract allows for expansion of the initial program to include collection of other materials and provision of service to multi -family households and businesses. - The contractor will provide two bin -type collection and storage containers to each household. B. Negotiated Agreement Attached as Exhibit 2 is the Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an Agreement with GVDC for their provision of recycling services, and the draft Agreement. The same Agreement will be used by each of the West Valley cities. The boilerplate agreement was developed by the Rate Review Committee based on agreements from the cities of San Jose, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, as well as the existing franchise agreement. The PAGE FOUR MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 term of the Agreement is five years. The fee for services is $0.82/household/month. C. Alternative Funding Avenues Staff recommends that the cost of the curbside recycling program be added to the refuse collection bill. A separate line item showing the cost of services will be added to the bill. Since the cost will be set for five years, by Agreement, residents will most likely see their refuse collection bill continue to increase while the recycling portion remains constant. Reviewed but not recommended alternatives include the following: - Charging all or a portion of the cost to the commercial sector. Since expansion of the curbside recycling program to include the commercial sector is hoped to occur within the next year or two, this option would conceivably result in double charges to the commercial sector. - Increased franchise fee to pay for the program. This would result in higher refuse rates for GVDC customers. - General Fund contribution. This option would require that the Town re -prioritize its current projects in order to make the necessary funds available. This service will not subject to the franchise fee as it would increase the monthly cost of the recycling program by 10 percent and the additional revenues to the Town would be minimal. A full report regarding the funding alternatives is attached as Exhibit 3. D. Associated Ordinances An "anti -scavenger" ordinance and a "mandatory recycling" ordinance will be forwarded to Town Council for approval prior to the implementation of the Recycling Program. The intent of the anti -scavenger ordinance would be to make collection of recyclable materials from the curbside illegal for anyone except the vendor. The intent of the PAGE FIVE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 second ordinance would be to require households residing in units served by the program to participate in curbside recycling. The mandatory requirement is necessary to ensure that we meet both the intent and the specifics of State law regarding recycling. II. GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES A. Background and Program Description In 1983, the Town entered into a twenty-year contract with GVDC, Inc. for garbage collection. The long term agreement was negotiated in light of the Town's concern about having sufficient landfill space over the next two decades. The agreement with GVDC guaranteed the Town access to the Guadalupe landfill for the length of the agreement. B. Current Per -Can Refuse Collection System To encourage the long-term life of the landfill, Council established and maintained a per -can collection fee. It was important to begin to establish a "value" to refuse so that the commodity of the landfill would also be "valued." Volume -based rate structures also accomplish the following: - homeowners become aware of just how much garbage they generate; - homeowners see how much recycling can help, and receive an immediate economic benefit for sorting recyclables from their trash; - the trash hauler is able to charge each homeowner a fair price for the hauling and disposal of his/her trash. It was decided that unlimited collection rates were contrary to that goal. During each rate increase hearing, the issue of unlimited collection rates has again been raised and the determination has been made to remain with a per -can system. C. Unlimited Refuse Collection System Among others, local communities which currently have unlimited can collection services include the city of PAGE SIX MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 San Jose and the three remaining West Valley Cities. Available data suggests that there is an increase in waste collected and deposited at the landfill when unlimited garbage collection services are provided rather than a per -can rate. For example, according to staff representatives of the City of Saratoga, after converting from a per -can to unlimited can collection services early in 1983, the Cities experienced a substantial increase in garbage deposited at the landfill. They suggest that there was limited growth in the community to account for some, but not all, of this increased tonnage. Inversely, when cities convert from unlimited to per -can or other volume -based services, they have experienced both an increase in the amount of materials recycled and a reduction in the amount of waste deposited at the landfill. The materials attached as Exhibit 4 highlight the experiences of several cities throughout the United States. One criticism of volume -based rates is that they lead to increases in illegal dumping. However, the number of complaints received by GVDC about illegal dumping have been minimal. An average of about 13 drop-off boxes (DOB) customers, or 1.6 percent, register complaints on a monthly basis. Drop-off boxes are bins utilized for a limited period of time by customers to collect refuse materials. These are usually used at construction or remodel sites. Cost of rental includes drop-off and pick-up of the box and disposal fee. Town staff has not noted significant illegal dumping of household garbage in Town receptacles, or on public or private property. According to Jim Zanardi of Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Company, they are recycling 26 percent of the incoming garbage at the landfill site; this includes the wood waste recycling and the on -site scavenging operations. Consequently, the Guadalupe Rubbish Company is currently exceeding the State requirement of diverting 2 percent of materials from the landfill site. Even with the provision of unlimited can services, the landfill site may continue to exceed the 20 percent goal. Current legislative trends, however, are aimed at jurisdictions rather than at landfill sites. Although the Bill has not yet been interpreted for implementation (the League of California Cities will be providing information manuals), the recently adopted Bill, AB939, is understood to be directed specifically at jurisdictions. Legislative PAGE SEVEN MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 requirements add to the need for the Town to act with regard to extension of the available landfill site. D. Pros and Cons of Unlimited Can Refuse Collection Services PROS - increased service level to residents meet the desire of residents to have unlimited service - convenient to residents - reduce number of trips residents need to make to the landfill site - reduced cost for 28 percent of households; 4 percent of the customers experiencing an increase currently receive two -can service, 18 percent receive three -can service and the remaining 6 percent pay for collection of four or five cans (if $7.90/mo. curbside rate is adopted) CONS - increased costs for 72 percent of households; 30 percent receive one -can service and 42 percent receive two -can service (if $7.90/mo. curbside rate is adopted; but, it should be noted that service level is increased). - potential increase in waste disposal at the landfill site attributed to our community - possible increase in rates over time due to increased cost of disposing more materials and landfill site - potential removal of incentive to recycle and compost - possible shortened length of landfill site E. Summary of staff recommendation regarding unlimited can service Staff recommends that the Council approve curbside recycling and authorize unlimited refuse collection service at this time. Reducing the waste stream deposited at the landfill has long been an objective of PAGE EIGHT MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 the Council. Provision of waste collection services on a per can basis has helped in meeting this objective by charging customers incremental rates for each can of garbage collected. Through the implementation of the curbside recycling program, Council can continue to meet this objective. The program, if adopted, provides Council an opportunity to test unlimited can service which has so often been requested by the community. Staff will report back to Council on the tonnage disposed of at the landfill site after the Curbside Recycling Program has been in place for at least one year. If participation rates in the recycling program are below the State average, or below State or County goals, then staff will analyze recommendations to provide further incentives to residents to recycle and reduce their waste generation. The Council could consider at that time, a variable rate structure, with lower rates for those who recycle, among many other alternatives. III. RATES Rates for refuse collections services are established following a rate review process that includes the review of Green Valley's revenue and expenditures by representatives of the Cities of Monte Sereno, Campbell, Saratoga and Town of Los Gatos. The Rate Review Committee meets independently and then together with representatives of Green Valley to discuss the cost and revenue of providing refuse collection services to our communities. Cost savings measures are also reviewed with the goal of reducing expenditures. As Council is aware, beginning in the early 1980's a census of the amount of refuse collected by Green Valley Disposal Company was conducted by an independent firm. The firm's task was to determine the total refuse collected and determine the refuse collected in each community. This census was conducted based on concerns of the Campbell and Los Gatos representa- tives that Saratoga and Monte Sereno may not have been paying for their fair share of the cost of refuse collection in their communities. As a result of that census, the proportionate share of refuse from each community was established and a policy was adopted that each community would establish a separate rate structure to collect enough revenue to support the cost of providing services in their community. By 1986, that policy was fully implemented by all the West Valley Cities mentioned above. PAGE NINE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 As a result of that policy, Monte Sereno and Saratoga were required to raise their rates dramatically to cover costs. Campbell and Los Gatos, however, acquired a surplus of revenue over expenditures. Therefore, staff has not recommended a rate increase in Los Gatos since 1986 and a surplus of revenues over expenditures currently exists. In setting future rates, staff is proposing to utilize this surplus over the next few years to normalize rates. That is, to set rates so that any potential rate increases in the future match the rate of inflation and do not result in significant double- digit increases in the future. In reviewing the various rate proposals developed by staff, it is important to recognize that each alternative is developed with a goal of creating a total revenue stream in order to cover the cost of refuse collection in our community. Rates are then set to collect the desired amount of revenue. Any individual rate for a category of users, such as commercial versus residential, or curbside service versus service for cans 30 or more feet from the curb, can be adjusted up or down. Any adjustment, however, would have impact on the other categories of users in order to maintain the same desired total revenue for the entire community. Staff is suggesting, a specific approached to setting rates in each of the alternatives, that Council may agree or disagree with philosophically. If there is a difference in approach, then staff direction should be provided and the Public Hearing be continued, limited to further discussion of rates. A more detailed memorandum discussing the analysis of rates is attached as Exhibit 5. A. Current Collection Rates Refuse collection rates were last increased in 1986. Rates are based on the distance from the curb that the cans are placed and the number of cans collected. Los Gatos per -can rates for homes within 0 to 5 feet of the curb are currently as follows: One can rate Two can rate Three can rate Four can rate Five can rate $ 4.20 per 7.15 per 10.15 per 13.85 per 17.90 per month month month month month PAGE TEN MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 When comparing garbage rates of other communities, it is important to recognize that they are based on the mix of residential and commercial properties in the community. Commercial properties have historically subsidized garbage rates, so that the more commercial properties in the community, the lower the garbage rates. San Jose, however, has a high percentage of commercial customers and a very large residential base. Rates can also be affected by the physical terrain of the community. More hilly terrain will result in more expensive rates than cities that have more flatland areas. B. Unlimited Can Collection Service Rates The Town's existing rate for two -can service (which reflects a large number of household customers) is higher than San Jose's rate for unlimited service. San Jose currently charges $6.90 for unlimited service; this does not include costs for their curbside recycling program. For the four communities receiving service from GVDC, the rates are as follows: Campbell (high commercial base) $ 7.00/mo. unlimited at curb Saratoga (no commercial base) $14.30/mo. unlimited at curb Monte Sereno (no commercial base) $19.50/mo. unlimited at curb Los Gatos can also receive unlimited service from GVDC, if there is a policy decision to do so. The proposed rate for unlimited can collection service is $7.90/mo. for garbage collected at the curb. The rates for residential garbage collection service would be increased by eight percent overall under this version. The second alternative developed by staff for unlimited services is to charge $7.00/mo. for unlimited refuse collection services for refuse collected from the curb. The rates for residential refuse collection service would be decreased by two percent overall under this second version and would be subsidized to a greater degree by commercial and DOB customers. The fees for collection of refuse at a location other than the curb would be the same under both versions. It should also be noted that hard to serve areas will continue to be served on a volume -based basis. These PAGE ELEVEN MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 containers comprise approximately 6 percent of the residents served. The following is a listing of the residential fees under Versions I and II: Unlimited; Curbside 0' - 5' Unlimited; 6' - 30' Unlimited; 31' - 130' 1 can Senior Citizen; 0' - 5' 1 can Senior Citizen; 5' - 30' 1 - 5 cans Walk/Drive over 130' VERSION VERSION I II $ 7.90 $ 7.00 $10.25 $10.25 $12.00 $12.00 $ 4.60 $ 4.60 $ 5.25 $ 5.25 $18.10 $18.10 A variety of other options could be considered. Staff provided Council with these two versions representing two ends of the rate spectrum. The recommended alternative is $7.90 per month. C. Recycling Costs A rate increase of $0.82 per household per month will be necessary to finance the curbside recycling program. This will be added when the program is in place. This is currently estimated to be February 1, 1990. D. Summary of Staff Recommendation Regarding Rate Changes The proposed rates to be effective November 1, 1989, are attached as Exhibit 8a, and include a rate of $7.90 for unlimited collection. With the exception of collection of fees for the curbside recycling program (estimated February 1, 1990), another rate increase would not be recommended until August 1, 1990, or after. Any potential rate changes required to finance operational expenses are currently scheduled to take place in August of each year; however, the Rate Review Committee is reviewing altering the review period. Assuming a five - percent increase in refuse collection costs in the 1990- 91 Fiscal Year (to cover normal inflationary costs), an overall increase of five -percent might be required to cover costs in the following year. A resolution must be adopted to modify the rates and incorporate unlimited service. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 5a. Exhibits 5a, 5b, and 5c have been prepared should Council elect to remain with per -can refuse collection services. PAGE TWELVE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 IV. TOTER PROGRAM In July of 1988, GVDC tested an alternative type of trash receptacle in areas of Campbell and Saratoga. The program began in Los Gatos in May 1989. The container is a large molded plastic receptacle on wheels, commonly referred to as a "toter". The company assessed the feasibility and customer response to the containers by providing them to about 300 customers in both communities for a trial basis. The containers were put in use beginning in mid -June for six to ninety days, at no cost to the customer. Participation in the test was voluntary. If customers did not wish to use the large containers, they were asked to simply call GVDC to have the toters removed. Information was provided to the customers before the test, and a questionnaire was used after the test period to determine satisfaction and potential interest in using the containers on a wide scale. Based on the positive response in the two communities, GVDC made the service available to all residents receiving can refuse service in the West Valley cities. The toters have been distributed throughout the community, one route at a time. Before the toters were distributed, an informational letter was sent to all potential residents notifying them that they would be receiving a toter on a trial basis. If they did not wish to use the services, they were asked to call GVDC. When the toters were delivered, an informational packet was hung on the door knob. Mid -way through the trial period, they received a postcard stating that the client needed to notify GVDC if they did not wish to continue the service. If the client did not wish to receive services, but were billed, GVDC picked up the toter and revised the billing. The toters have a volume larger than three regular garbage cans. The fee for collection of the garbage contained in the toter is $10.15 (the same as three can service) . This is equivalent to the cost of three cans. An additional $2.00/month fee is charged for rental of the toter. Benefits of the large containers include: dispensing with multiple cans and bags at the curb (capacity is equal to about four regular garbage cans); ease of moving, as the container is on wheels; lids are permanently attached; and, in the long term, if enough were put in use, a semi -automatic collection system would be possible. PAGE THIRTEEN MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 Further description of the program and components of the cost are attached as Exhibit 7. The Rate Review Committee is in the process of reviewing the applicability of the franchise fee to the toter program. Staff has not yet taken a position on the subject of fees. Rates for the toter program have been incorporated into the proposed Resolution. A notation has been made on the attachment to the resolution that the rate is noted, but approval is contingent upon further review. The Public Hearing to consider rate changes resulting from the implementation of the toter program was not held prior to its implementation, but deferred to be heard in conjunction with the Public Hearing regarding recycling. We have had a request from a local resident to defer setting a rate at this time to further review the program. Staff concurs with this approach. V. RATE REVIEW PROCESS A local resident and staff have discussed at length various garbage collection issues. We have asked the resident for assistance in the rate review process in the future, as his time allows. His expertise as an accountant and his personal interest will be very valuable to the Community. CONCLUSION: Waste disposal has become a major problem facing local, county and state governments throughout the United States. In order to deal with the issue and meet State laws regarding waste disposal, staff is recommending approval of the proposed curbside recycling program. Adoption of the resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with GVDC will result in the implementation of the program by March 1, 1989. The referenced resolution is attached as Exhibit 2. If Council does approve the curbside recycling program, then it is further recommended that Council approve increasing current refuse collection services from the volume -based system to unlimited refuse collection. It is hoped that participation in the curbside recycling program will offset any increased disposal of refuse at the landfill site. Staff will work with representatives of GVDC to monitor both participation rates in the recycling program and volume of refuse deposited at the landfill. If there is an increase in the volume deposited and participation rates are low, PAGE FOURTEEN MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 then staff will return to Council with alternative rate structures to meet the objective of extending the life of the landfill. Adoption of the resolution attached as Exhibit 6A would set new rates for provision of unlimited refuse collection services. The recommended rate structure would allow for equitable increases for all three types of customers (residential, commercial, and DOB). An increase in rates is necessary at this time to avoid double- digit increases after the next rate review. If Council prefers a rate solution other than those identified by staff, it is requested that Council provide staff with more direction with regard to another alternative and continue this portion of the hearing, only. To assure timely commencement of the recycling program it is necessary for the agreement with GVDC to be approved at this meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the recycling program, 82 cents per household per month, will be borne by the households served. Similarly, the cost of unlimited refuse collection services will be paid by the households receiving the services. If the staff recommendation is approved, the cost will be $7.90 per household per month for refuse collected at the curb. EXHIBITS: 1. Town Council Report No. 15a; August 7, 1989 agenda. 2. Draft Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an Agreement with GVDC for implementation of a Curbside Recycling Program 3. Financing Alternatives - Curbside Recycling 4. Informational material regarding affect of volume -based waste collection services on landfill and tonnage of materials recycled. 5. Memo regarding Los Gatos Rate Review a. Version I b. Version II c. Version III) d. Refuse Collection Rates: Current, Proposed and Comparison to other Cities e. Fees for drop-off boxes Continued on Page 15 PAGE FIFTEEN MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING UNLIMITED COLLECTION; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OCTOBER 16, 1989 6. Draft Resolutions amending Refuse Collection Rates a. Version I. Unlimited can service, including recycling (curbside rate of $7.90/mo.) b. Version II. Unlimited can service, including recycling (curbside rate of $7.00/mo.) c. Per -Can Service, including recycling 7. Letter from GVDC dated August 10, 1989 regarding the toter services. DISTRIBUTION: 1. Sue Marki, Div. of Recycling, 1025 "P" St., Sacramento 95814 2. David Wolf, First United Methodist Church of Los Gatos, 19 High School Court, Los Gatos 95032 3. Nancy Cardinet, 221 Jones Road, Los Gatos 95032 4. Claudette Lynch, 108 Cherrystone Court, Los Gatos 95032 5. Mrs. Campbell, 17020 Los Cerritos Drive, Los Gatos 95032 6. Mrs. Williams, First United Methodist Church of Los Gatos, 19 High School Court, Los Gatos 95032 7. Dr. Irving Olender, 178 Long Meadow Drive, Los Gatos 95030 8. Ms. Lincoln, 312 Harding, Los Gatos 95032 9. Ms. Delores Simone, 248 Old Adobe Road, Los Gatos 95030 10. Mr. John Snelham, 247 Old Adobe Road, Los Gatos 95030 11. Mr. Gerard Wen, Green Valley Disposal Company, P.O. Box 1227, Los Gatos 95031 12. Barbara Lee, City of Campbell 13. Todd Argow, City of Saratoga 14. Rosemary Pierce, City of Monte Sereno