Item 23b Staff Report Public Hearing to Consider Solid Waste Management Issues: b) Adopt Solid Waste Management RatesTOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: December 29, 1994
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT:
COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: 1-3-96
ITEM NO. c:;N3
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES:
b) Adopt Solid Waste Management Rates
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing.
3. Adopt the attached resolution modifying rates for solid waste management services which
incorporates the following structure components:
• a base fee of $15.75 is charged for the first can; each additional can is priced 10% more;
a senior rate is charged for households eligible for and receiving SSI. The rate is about two-
thirds the base rate;
side yard, backyard, and hard -to -serve surcharges are at a cost recovery rate; and
residential recycling and yard waste collection costs are included in the refuse rates
(spreading the cost over the total number of cans collected in the Town).
• commercial and drop-off box (dob) rates are increased 25.79.
4. Refer this Item to the Town Attomey to prepare findings for consideration on January 17, 1995.
BACKGROUND:
Public hearings were held on November 21 and December 5 to receive testimony on the Town's Solid Waste
Management Program. The related reports address Green Valley Disposal Company's (GVDC) Performance
Audit, GVDC's rate base (or budget), and rate structure factors.
The Town has sent approximately 500 fact sheets to Los Gatos residents and business owners. All callers have
been entered Into a data base and have received Council reports regarding Solid Waste Management rates.
This report responds to rate -related issues raised at the hearings and the Community Education forum held
on November 14 as welt as through letters and telephone calls to the Town. The following outlines the report:
PREPARED BY: Regina A. Fat
Community
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Attachments:
Distribution:
Reviewed by:
Director
See page 7 for list of attachments
See page 7 for distribution list
Revised: 12/29/94 4:26 pm
Attorney Cleric Finance Treasurer
COUNCIL ACTION/ACTION DIRECTED TO:
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SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES:
b) Adopt Solid Waste Management Rates
DATE: December 29, 1994
COST COMPONENTS
A. Refuse Collection and Disposal
1. Refuse Collection: GVDC
a. Budget
b. Profit
2. Disposal: Guadalupe Landfil
a. Fees
b. Materials processing
B. Recycling and Town solid Waste Management Programs
II. SECTORS
A. Overview
B. Residential
1. Single can rates
a. Census Migration
b. Senior/Low Income Rate
c. Premiums
d. Mini -Cans
2. Yard waste
a. Subscription vs. Universal
b. Subscription Rates
C. Commercial
D. Drop-off Boxes
DISCUSSION:
Revenues to pay for ail solid waste management services, including recycling, are collected through refuse
bdls. The first part of this report identities the cost components. The second identifies the costs allocated to
each customer sector (residential, commerci i, drop-off box) and describes the basis for recommended rates.
COST COMPONENTS
Solid Waste Management cost components are described in detail in the December 5, 1994, report
(#22c) titled, 'Public Hearing to Consider Solid Waste Management Issues: c) Solid Waste
Management Programs and Rate Structure Factors.' The paragraphs below are restricted to
summaries and new information.
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES:
b) Adopt Solid Waste Management Rates
DATE: December 29, 1994
A. Refuse Collection and Disposal
The recommended budget for refuse collection and disposal services is described in detail
in report a) Rate Base. In summary, the budget mirrors the budget recommended in the
performance audit with the following exceptions:
* operating ratio to calculate profit is at 93.796;
* costs for profit calculation purposes allow the landfill base rate
and franchise fees, but not landfill surcharges; and
* estimated FY94/95 tons disposed is reduced.
1. Refuse Collection: GVDC
The rate structure effective February 1, 1995, must raise enough revenue to pay for
existing and new services; it should also consider the balancing account deficit.
West Valley revenue requirement for FY 1994-95 is $15,645,376. This includes: the
cumulative balance account deficit through 1993/94 of $1,087,210, and surcharges
charged by titles (for recyding and other AB 939 projects) totaling $1,982,930. The
revenue requirement for Los Gatos for FY 1994/95 is $6,308,875. If amortized over
a three year period, this equates to a 25.7% increase over FY 1992-93 revenues.
Amortizing the increase results in an estimated 10.2% increase in July 1996.
Several altematives were considered, but the three-year amortization provided the
greatest stability in rates, while paying GVDC for past shortfalls over a relatively short
period of time. Under this plan, the revenue requirement would be Increased
approximately 25.7 percent in February 1995. Rates would not be adjusted again
until July 1996. These adjustment amounts are based on Alternate B as outlined In
the Rate Review Committee's's (RRC) report on the Rate Base.
For additional information regarding the balancing account, please refer to the
companion council report for this hearing, "Refuse Collection Rate Base."
2. Disposal: Guadalupe Landfill
a. Fee
As mentioned In a previous report, the RRC is collecting information from
Guadalupe staff to determine allowed base rates. The rate used in the
recommended budget is the base approved in 1992, plus current
surcharges. The fee will be amended, if necessary, after discussions with
Guadalupe representatives have been completed.
b. Materials Processing
A number of residents have asked why citizens who already haul their yard
waste to the landfill, or who participate in the annual clean-up events must
still pay for yard waste services. Many residents who carefully segregate
their yard waste before taking it to the landfill or setting It out for the clean-up
everts believed it was eventually being recycled at the landfill. Unfortunately,
this is not the case. The only yard waste currently being recyded in the West
Valley Cities comes from Saratoga, where the yard waste collection service
was added in 1992. All other yard waste currently goes into the landfill.
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SUBJECT: PUBUC HEARING TO CONSIDER SOUD WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES:
b) Adopt Solid Waste Management Rates
DATE: December 29, 1994
Guadalupe Landfill staff report that It cannot recycle yard waste that Is not
delivered via a recycling service due to a higher Incidence of contamination
from trash, rock, and other material that can damage processing equipment,
whereas a recycling service provides greater monitoring to eliminate these
types of contaminants.
B. Recycling and Town Solid Waste Management Programs
Expanded recycling and yard waste collection programs to begin February 1, 1995, are
described in the previously referenced Council report, #22c. The report also described Town
Solid Waste Management programs.
AB 939 requires all jurisdictions in the State to divert 25 percent of their municipal waste
stream by January 1, 1996, and 50 percent by January 1, 2000. The Town diverted about 18
percent of its waste stream in 1991, which is the base line year for purposes of calculation.
Since tons disposed has decreased only -0.4 percent, an additional seven percent diversion
is required to comply with AB 939. The only way to meet the 1995 mandate is to recycle yard
waste and mixed paper.
1I. SECTORS
A. Overview
Residential, commercial, and drop-off box cost elements are summarized in Attachment 2.
Increases for all three sectors are phased -in; the first increase of 25.7% is scheduled for
February 1 and 10.2% is scheduled for July 1, 1996. The actual rate increase will depend on
the success of the recycling program and its affect on refuse collection and disposal costs.
B. Residential
The base residential rate is recommended at $15.75 per can per month; this includes
unlimited recycling and yard waste collection and is the same as the Campbell base rate
recommendation. Saratoga's current rate is $15.27. Each municipality will be assessing
different rates for additional cans. Both propose to offer a senior discount. To charge the
same base rate, each municipality raises revenues to accommodate the $15.75 base rate.
Rates will be re-evaluated prior to the next increase July, 1996, with the objective of having
the same residential base rate.
1. Single Can Rates
To encourage recycling, previous Councils have adopted rates which spread SWM costs
equally over each can of refuse. Revenues collected are also used to pay for recycling, yard
waste, and other SWM services.
a. Census Migration
Approximately 20 percent of Town residents currently dispose of only one
can of garbage. A total of 15,340 cans are collected from the residential
sector. Residents subscribing for single can services have been paying
artificially low prices for the last several years. Since it doesn't cost twice as
much to collect two cans as one, households with two or more cans have
been subsidizing single -can customers. Original estimates that 80 percent
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PUBUC HEARING TO CONSIDER SOUD WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES:
b) Adopt Solid Waste Management Rates
DATE: December 29, 1994
of all households would subscribe for only one can has been reduced to 74
percent. The total number of cans after February 1, 1995, is estimated at
10,300. The assumed migration is:
5 can households reduce to 3 cans
4 cans to 2
3 cans to 2
2 cans to 1
As the expanded recycling and yard waste services are successful and
households subscribe to fewer cans as predicted, single -can households will
lose much of the existing subsidy and will be paying rates closer to the
actual cost.
b. Senlor/Low Income Rates
To assist seniors on limited Income, the recommended rates include a
discount for seniors eligible for and receiving Supplemental Security Income
(SSI). This equates to a monthly income of about $615. This income source
is recommended because k is easily verified and is used as an Income gauge
by other programs such as Transit Assist. The 1990 census date indicates
that 354 Los Gatos residents receive SSI benefits.
SSI is administered by the Social Security Administration. This Program
provides monthly financial assistance to low income persons 65 or older,
bled, and disabled persons. Eligibility is based on income and assets. The
following income requirements apply.
65+ Singe
65+ Couple
Disabled - Single
Disabled - Couple
S 614.40/mo.
$1,101.71/mo.
$ 669.40/mo.
$1,285.18/mo.
To be eligible, an individual cannot have resources valued at more than
$2,000 and couples no more than $3,000 (property owned other than the
home you live in and savings). A recipient must be a citizen or a permanent
legal immigrant and reside within the United States boundaries. This
Program is funded with Federal and State monies.
Increases are given annually, based on cost of living raise. Congress must
approve any increase. Eligibility is reviewed annually through an in -office
interview. SSI recipients are also entitled to received a Medi-Cal card for
health care.
c. Premiums
The monthly single can rate of $15.75 consists of three components: refuse
($9.40), green waste ($4.28); and curbside recycling ($2.07).
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SUBJECT: PUBUC HEARING TO CONSIDER SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES:
b) Adopt Solid Waste Management Rates
DATE: December 29, 1994
As per Councii's request, the recommended rate includes cost recovery
premiums for refuse portions of the monthly rate:
for hard to serve - (1.57, i.e. 157% or base)
for side yard and backyard refuse collections - 6 to 30 feet (1.3),
31 to 130 feet (1.75), and 131 + feet (3.19).
Also, the rate charges ten percent more for the second and subsequent
cans. Monthly costs are:
1 can = $15.75
2 cans = $15.75 x 2.1
3 cans = $15.75 x 3.2
4 cans = $15.75 x 4.3
d. Mini -Cans
GVDC staff has Indicated its willingness to offer mini -cans (20 gallons as
opposed to 32 gallons). This item will be included in its plan addressing
efficiencies recommended in the performance audit.
2. Yard Waste
a. Subscription vs. Universal
In the distribution of costs for solid waste collection and disposal, universal
service is recommended for all residential accounts for the expanded
recycling services including yard waste. Program costs should be charged
to all customers because all customers benefit; the landfill diversions from
this program will directly benefit all of the solid waste disposal customers
within the community by delaying future increased disposal costs resulting
from having transporting refuse to a new, more distant landfill.
Additionally, k is necessary to encourage a maximum recycling effort to meet
AB 939 diversion requirements and avoid costly fines. In this effort, we must
provide the opportunity to recycle all of the eligible materials rather than
disposing of these materials in household garbage containers. Materials
collected and hauled by the Cities recycling contractor will allow AB 939
diversion credit not available for materials hauled directly by an Individual
homeowner or deposited in the household garbage container.
All of the Santa Clara County Cities currently providing both extensive
curbside recycling and yard waste services assign the costs of those
services to all residential generators in their communities. In 1994, this
included San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Saratoga.
b. Subscription Rates
As per Council's request, homeowners association representatives were
invited to a meeting to discuss yard waste collection alternatives. The
invitation was restricted to associations in which residents pay for refuse
Individually because yard waste collection services are included in proposed
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SUBJECT: PUBUC HEARING TO CONSIDER SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES:
b) Adopt Solid Waste Management Rates
DATE: December 29, 1994
rates (rrtifarnity dwellings pay commercial rates and are not eligible for the
yard waste services). Thirteen Associations were invited and sbc
representatives attended. GVDC staff Is working to develop customized
recycling and yard waste collection systems for each development. Most
associations represented preferred subscription rates.
The RRC considered the effect that elective service would have on rates for
those who do participate. The cost for the yard waste is Tess per can when
there are more cans over which to distribute the cost. Inversely, the cost per
can is higher if fewer people subscribe. Two analysis were done regarding
yard waste: 1.) eliminating yard waste requirements from townhouses; and,
2.) making yard waste collection optional. 1.)Eliminating townhouse and
condominium residential customers is estimated to remove at least 1,300
cans over which costs can be spread. Assuring the same migration in cans
from 15,340 to 10,300 the resulting increase in yard waste costs is from 4.28
to 4.84 per can. The monthly rate for a single can would be $16.31 (9.40 +
4.84 + 2.07). 2.) The same analysis was completed for optional yard waste
collection. Approximately 74 percent of all residential customers currently
subscribe for one or two cans of refuse. Assuming that none of these
customers wish to subscribe to yard waste collection services because they
already pay for the lowest number of cans, then the total number of cans
over which the cost is spread is reduced to about 4,000. This means a
monthly rate for yard waste increases from $4.28 per can to $14.52. The
total monthly rate for a single can would be $25.99.
At this point, reduction in the number of households paying for the new
services will result in higher rates for residents who do use the services. With
even higher service costs, residents would be Less inclined to participate in
the new services, resulting in greater difficulty in complying with State
mandates.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that Council adopt rates which:
• a base fee is charged for the first can; each additional can is priced 10% more;
• a senior rate is charged for households eligible for and receiving SSI. The rate is about two-
thirds the base rate;
side yard, backyard, and hard -to -serve surcharges are at a cost recovery rate; and
• residential recycling and yard waste collection costs are included in the refuse rates
(spreading the cost over the total number of cans collected In the Town).
• commercial and drop-off box (dob) rates are increased 25.79. -
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS:
Modifying refuse rates is not a project as defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SOUD WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES:
b) Adopt Solid Waste Management Rates
DATE: December 29, 1994
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Modifying Rates for Solid Waste Management Services
2. Cost Components by Sector
3. Surveys: Residential, Commercial and DOB Rate Comparisons
4. Letter from Guadalupe Landfill regarding Seif-Hauled Yardwaste
5. Invitation to Townhouse Residents
6. Letters from GVDC Customers
DISTRIBUTION:
Jean Cushman, 16123 Loretta Lane, Los Gatos 95032
Dan Williams, 304 Harding, Los Gatos 95032
Margaret Woosley, 18 Rimer, Los Gatos 95032
Gene Humphlett, 18400 Overtook Road, Box 39, Los Gatos 95030
Rate Review Committee
Green Valley Disposal Company, Gerard Wen, P.O. Box 1227, Los Gatos 95031
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
MODIFYING RATES FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, The Town of Los Gatos has contracted with the Green Valley
Disposal Company, Inc. for the collection of garbage and rubbish in Town; and
WHEREAS, the Green Valley Disposal Company, Inc. has requested a rate
modification for refuse collection services in the Town of Los Gatos; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager has examined the proposed modification and
determined that it is in fact reasonable; and
WHEREAS, Council has elected to incorporate the costs for implementation
of all solid waste management services in the solid waste management rates; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The rates for residential solid waste management services in the Town
of Los Gatos shall increase over the rates established in Resolution
1992-130 effective February 1, 1995; new rates are attached as Exhibit
A.
2. The rates for commercial solid waste management services in the
Town of Los Gatos shall increase from the rates established in
Resolution 1992-130 effective February 1, 1995; new rates are
attached as Exhibit B.
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3. The rates for drop-off box solid waste management services in the
Town of Los Gatos shall increase over the rates in Resolution 1992-
130 effective February 1, 1995; new rates are attached as Exhibit C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 1992-130 be repealed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the day of 1995, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
/s/ Patrick O'Laughlin
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
/s/ Marian V. Cos rove
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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REVENUE SUMMARY
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GVDC Programs
Refuse Collection
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Multi -family Recycling
Yard Waste Collection
Commercial Cardboard Collection
Attachment 2
FY 1994-95 FY 1995-96
Budgeted Estimates
Undetermined
$196,560
71,395
217,780
54,260
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$332,620
89,700
552,680
87,270
Town Programs
Staff Support 29,000 29,000
W.V. SWM 35,000 35,000
AB939 34,640 34,640
Hhld.Haz. Waste Col. 60,000 60,000
Tanner Program 1,590 1,590
Recycling Center 14,240 14,240
Business Services 30,180 30,180
Recycling Fee 12,500 30,000
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$268.25
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P.O. BOX 20657 . SAN JOSE, CAUFORNIA 9211e0 • PHONE 2584e70
Faxed to 395-7653
December 14, 1994
Ms. Carolyn Lehr
City of Monte Sereno
18041 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road
Monte Serena, CA 95030
RE: Self -Hauled Yardwaste
Dear Carolyn,
This letter is written is response to your question regarding Guadalupe Landfills
acceptance and use of self hauled yardwaste. During initiation of our
yardwaste program self hauled yardwaste was accepted and Integrated into
the composting operation. Since that time we have discontinued the program
due to large amount of contamination received from the self haulers. This
foreign material (paper, plastic, stumps, etc.) made the yardwaste a liability to
our operation. We now charge the refuse rate for the yardwaste and bury it in
the landfill.
There is a possibility that we may resume this program In the future but at this
time it is highly unlikely. Please call if there are any questions.
Sincerely yours,
Guadalupe Rubbish Cr sal Co., Inc.
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GREEN VALLEY DISPOSAL COMPANY, INC.
573 UNIVERSITY AVENUE • P.O. BOX 1227 • LOS GATOS, CA 95031-1227 • PHONE(408) 354-2100
December 14, 1994
Robert Martin
55 Roberts Rd #C
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Re: Recycling for 55 Roberts Rd
Dear Robert Martin,
The Town of Los Gatos will be expanding its recycling program
starting February 1, 1995. Among other items, mixed paper (junk
mail) and yard waste will be added to the program. To accommodate
these new items Green Valley will be distributing an additional
yellow curbside recycling bin (like the existing blue and green
bins) and a 96 gallon yard waste cart (equal to 3 normal garbage
cans) to all residential customers.
Space limitations and contracted landscaping services at
condominiums, townhouses, and mobile home parks may require
customized services.
To plan services for residential associations, we have
scheduled a meeting to be held Monday December 19, 1994 at the Town
of Los Gatos Neighborhood Center, 208 East Main Street.
If you cannot attend but would like additional information,
please contact Suzanne at Green Valley.
Thank ou,
Phil Couchee
Green Valley
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17652 Tourney Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone/FAX 354-2170
Date: December 22, 1994
To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Ray Power
Subject: Yard Waste
Although I support the need and program for waste management, I cannot believe the program
for Yard Waste has the proper direction. The first priority should be to encourage oomposting and not
use time and energy carting away a useful element. Therefore, I would propose the following:
1. Encourage the use of yard waste by composting and other techniques.
2. Allow persons to request to be excluded from this service. This would include
households who have gardening services and who practice composting.
3. Charge a minimum fee to subsidize the loss of revenue for.Senior Citizen discounts.
Sincerely,
Ray Power
cc: Regina Faulkner
100 AVENIDA DEL SOL • LOS GATOS, CA 95030 • (408) 374-3895
December 23, 1994
Town Council
P.O. Box 949
Los Gatos, CA 95031
Dear Council Members:
We are writing on behalf of the members of Rinconada Hills Association in regard to the
expanded recycling program which will be put into effect by Green Valley Disposal on
February 1, 1995. We understand that the details of this program will be considered by the
Council at the January 3, 1995 meeting, and we appreciate this opportunity to offer our input.
As you may know, 304 of the Townhouses at Rinconada Hills do not have private yards and,
therefore, generate no yard waste. The yard waste from the areas surrounding these
Townhouses is collected by our landscaping contractor and deposited in debris boxes and
dumpsters. These are collected by Green Valley Disposal, and Rinconada Hills Association
pays the cost of this collection service.
In order to be as fair as possible to these 304 Homeowners, we request that they be excluded
from the yard waste collection and recycling program and not be charged the $5.39 per month
cost for this portion of the program. Rinconada Hills Association will maintain a debris box
for yard waste collection and recycling and pay the cost of this service.
Thank you for your consideration of the above request at your January 3, 1993 meeting.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
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Thomas P. Stearns
General Manager
cc: Board of Directors
Dave Knapp, Town Manager
Regina Falkner, Director of Community Services
Phil Couchee, Green Valley Disposal