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<br />Mr. Ponty, Finance Director, made comments about the response and explained that <br />staff from the SBWMA was also present to respond to any Council inquiries. One Council <br />Member said that the Grand Jury missed the mark on this report and that someone tried to <br />use the report in an inappropriate way. He opined that at best Redwood City's response is <br />mild and appropriate. One Council Member found the report to be a personal attack on <br />staff's integrity, and that was uncalled for. Mayor Foust said that the report was not to her <br />liking and she was surprised that it was leaked to the media two days prior to the time <br />when it was supposed to be made public. She would like to send a letter to the District <br />Attorney's Office asking for an investigation of this alleged leak. Council agreed that a <br />letter go to Mr. Wagstaffe and have it note that the Redwood City Council would like this <br />matter investigated. <br /> <br />MIS Hartnett/Aguirre to approve the response as submitted. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Howard agreed with the comments by other Council Members and expressed <br />her disappointment at the report contents. Motion carried unanimously by electronic <br />vote. <br /> <br />B. Operations Agreement with South Bay Recycling, LLC, for operations of the <br />Shoreway Recycling and Disposal Center. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Adopt by resolution, approval of the Operations Agreement between the South <br />Bayside Waste Management Authority and South Bay Recycling, LLC, for the <br />Shoreway Recycling and Disposal Center in San Carlos. <br /> <br />RESOLUTION NO. 14964 OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY APPROVING THE <br />AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SHOREWAY RECYCLING AND <br />DISPOSAL CENTER <br /> <br />Mr. Ponty, Finance Director, provided details on the agreement and he explained the <br />simplified rate setting methodology. The agreement also includes liquidated damages for <br />certain services. He explained the additional cost for an addition which relates to the use <br />of vocational rehab workers. Vice Mayor Howard asked if they could have set check-in <br />dates. Mr. Ponty said staff is aware of this request and will do so. <br /> <br />MIS Hartnett/Pierce to approve the resolution. Motion carried unanimously by <br />electronic vote. <br /> <br />c. Franchise Agreement for Collection Services of Recyclable Materials, Organic <br />Materials, and Solid Waste with Recology San Mateo County (formerly Norcal <br />Waste Systems of San Mateo County). <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Adopt by resolution authorization for the City Manager to execute a Franchise <br />Agreement for Collection Services of Recyclable Materials, Organic Materials and <br />Solid Waste with Recology San Mateo County (Recology) formerly Norcal Waste <br />Systems of San Mateo County. <br /> <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />AUGUST 24, 2009 <br />PAGE 7 <br />