REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 19, 2019
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: JERRY L. SCHUBER SR., Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division
BY: BRITTANIE FECHNER, Management Analyst II
Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division
SUBJECT
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HEARING to approve items related to the granting of a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off Collection Services
1. ***BILL NO. B-21 - (Intro. 8/15/2019) (For adoption) - Granting a non-exclusive roll-off franchise for roll-off collection within the City of Fresno to HD Matthews Demolition & Excavation (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council introduce an ordinance which grants a non-exclusive roll-off collection franchise to HD Matthews Demolition & Excavation, in preparation for a public hearing on the matter and final vote to approve the Non-Exclusive Roll-Off Franchise on September 19, 2019.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council approved an ordinance establishing a non-exclusive roll-off collection franchise system for private haulers under City Charter Article XIII, Section 1300 on July 21, 2011. To date, twenty seven (27) companies have applied and been approved to become franchisees. The most recent applications require City Council approval to be added to the list of franchisees.
BACKGROUND
On July 21, 2011, City Council adopted an ordinance establishing a Non-Excusive Roll-Off Franchise system to regulate roll-off hauler collection activities.
The volume of roll-off materials collected is approximately 20-25% of the solid waste stream and highly recyclable, therefore the City has implemented the system to:
* Comply with current and anticipated State regulations related to the diversion of such materials from landfill diversion;
* Implement the goals of the City's AB 939 Plan including the Source Reduction and Recycling Element as adopted ...
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