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RESOLUTION 14727 SUPPORTING THE SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS FOR THE <br />FUTURE ORDINANCE, A 1/8 CENT SALES TAX MEASURE, ON THE NOVEMBER, <br />2006 COUNTYWIDE BALLOT <br />The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. <br />B. Future Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Collections Programs and future <br />Franchise Agreement <br />Director of Finance and Financial Planning Ponty explained that this is a response <br />to the overview previously presented to Council. He further detailed the <br />specifics(PowerPoint presentation on file). <br />Council Members asked various questions. <br />Public Comment: <br />James Furgas from Teamsters Local 350, representing the drivers at BFI, asked <br />for support in the labor considerations of the RFP. He explained the details of <br />proposed language for the RFP submitted to SBWMA with four brief points: <br />worker retention, wages and benefits, labor peace, and a neutrality card check <br />agreement. <br />Duane Beeson, attorney for Local 350, stated that he is available for any <br />questions from Council Members. <br />Don Barbe, resident and business representative for Local 1414, represents <br />employees of BFI. He stated that in order to effectuate services that are <br />consistent, safe and viable for the public, consideration must be given to the <br />current employees who have earned the right for first consideration. <br />Pat Dixon stated that such items as black plastic, white plastic, soap containers, <br />and shiny bags are not picked up by Allied Waste. She further stated that one bin <br />for everything will make it difficult or impossible for disabled folks to maneuver to <br />curbside. She further stated that Redwood Shores has a tremendous amount of <br />condominiums without side yards. She asked for separate containers rather than <br />one large one. <br />Council Members made various comments and asked further questions. <br />Comments included that the proposed contractors elaborate on what public <br />education means to the contractor, that each applicant state what items will be <br />accepted whether dual or single stream, state values of diversion and managing <br />costs to residents. The code of conduct is largely duplicative of what Council <br />Members are already required to do and as written does not make sense. The <br />desire for community building by neighbors assisting each other with curbside <br />placement of bins was expressed. <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 28, 2006 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 <br />MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 <br />Page No. 244 <br />