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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 01241995 - 1.59 ✓ c 1 .59 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on January 24,1995, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Bishop NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE Item No. 1.59 LETTER dated January 6, 1995, from B. Hockett, President, Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, regarding the County's participation in the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority. "REFERRED TO DIRECTOR, GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: PHIL BA17CHELOR,Clb*of the Board f of supervisors and County, Administrator Deputy CC : Correspondent Director, Growth Management and Economic Development Agency 1. 5Y� Central Contra Costa Sanitary District • fmhoffCalifornia94553-4392 (510)228-9500 FAX: (510)676-7211 ROGER J.DOLAN General Manager Chief Engineer KENTONL.ALM Counsel for the District (510)938-1430 JOYCE E.MURPHY January 6, 1995 RECEIVED ecretary ofthe District Board of Supervisors JAN 9 M5 County of Contra Costa CLERIC 13 D OF SUPERV►S County Administration Building CONTRA COSTq 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553-1229 Reference: Pursuit of County Joining the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority Honorable Board Members: Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) followed with great interest the action taken by you on December 20,,1994 with regard to the County joining the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) in lieu of immediately entering into a long term solid waste collection franchise for the unincorporated areas of Central County. The District commends the Board for this action. The District appreciates that there has been a long history of struggle within Contra Costa with regard to solid waste issues; however, it appears ever more clear that the interests of all the constituents of Central County would be best served by cooperation by all the interested local agencies to pursue high quality solid waste services at the lowest possible cost. By working with the CCCSWA, two levels of efficiency are being achieved: 1) Solid waste management is being achieved for five cities and the unincorporated communities of Central County by one organization; and, 2) Through an open, public proposal process free market competition is being used to get the best deal for the customers. , F:\DMS\KLA.DIR\0110683.NP BOARD OF DIRECTORS JOHN B.CLAUSEN WILLIAM C.DALTON SUSANMcNULTYRAINEY BARBARA D.HOCKETT MARIO M.MENESINI President ®Recycled Paper Board of Supervisors County of Contra Costa January 6, 1995 Page 2 Accordingly, the District looks favorably upon the County joining the CCCSWA, and looks forward to cooperating with the County through that vehicle to best serve the interests of our joint constituents. We understand, that the action taken by the Board of Supervisors on December 20, 1994 was to join the CCCSWA, provided that certain conditions could be satisfactorily met, to wit: 1) That CCCSD cede its authority (or not challenge the County's authority) to franchise solid waste collection services within the unincorporated areas of the Central County at the termination of the existing franchises in 1996; and 2) That CCCSWA provide a further opportunity for County staff to review the CCCSWA RFP documents and make comments, if necessary; and 3) That the County be allowed to join the Joint Powers Authority as a full and equal member under the same terms as applicable to existing members, including the terms with regard to withdrawal. CCCSD Board of Directors held a publicly noticed workshop on these issues on January 3, 1995, and has further considered the matter at its regularly scheduled Board meeting of January 5, 1995. As a result of these meetings, the District can respond on its behalf, although the Authority will not meet until January 13, 1995. It would appear the pivotal concern of the County is the role the County would play on the Authority with regard to the unincorporated areas within Central County. The District has always envisioned that if the County were to become a member of the Authority, the County would be seated as a full member representing the unincorporated areas within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Authority. Accordingly, the District would agree to cede its authority, or agree not to challenge the County's interest in franchising within the Central County's unincorporated area, provided that the County joins the CCCSWA and participates in good faith in the RFP process concluding with the execution of long term agreements providing for solid waste services within the jurisdictions represented by the CCCSWA. Lastly, CCCSD urges the County to join the Authority prior to February 6, 1995, the date on which the RFP proposals will be opened. CCCSD believes that it will not be possible for the CCCSWA to delay this proposal opening date because of the need to move forward with the RFP process in time to allow for the collector to properly prepare for start up of operations in the Spring of 1996. The new franchisee will need time for the acquisition of equipment and F:\DMS\KLA.DIR\0110683.WP • Sck Board of Supervisors County of Contra Costa January 6, 1995 Page 3 establishment of support facilities to manage and service the operations. By joining the CCCSWA prior to February 6, 1995, the County will be able to participate fully in finalizing any RFP conditions and in developing the provisions of the solid waste service agreements. Perhaps it bears repeating that the goal of the District with regard to solid waste is to ensure the highest levels of service commensurate with successful compliance with AB 939 at the lowest possible cost to the constituents. The District has concluded that the history of public solid waste management within this county and elsewhere demonstrates that "cost-plus profit" rate regulation, even at its best, does not motivate private industry to cut costs, innovate, or provide the required services in the most efficient manner. We hope that the County's observations, as well as its experience with rate setting in the Keller Canyon Landfill, has led you to similar conclusions. It is therefore the goal of the District to ensure that all of its customers, including the customers in the unincorporated areas, are provided with the benefits of the competitive RFP process. This goal provides for a competitive market rate for the needed services on a regional basis, thus maximizing operational efficiencies, while minimizing the cost of governmental supervision through use of a regional joint powers agency. CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT • �6ck� Barbara D. Hockett, President Board of Directors cc: CCCSWA Board of Directors Mayor S. Donley Ritchey, Town of Danville Mayor Gayle B. Uilkema, City of Lafayette Mayor A. G. Dessayer, Town of Moraga Mayor Joyce Hawkins, City of Orinda F:\DMS\KLA.DIR\0110683.WP Board of Supervisors County of Contra Costa January 6, 1995 Page 4 bcc: Roger Dolan Donald Blubaugh Paul Morsen Kenton Alm Janet Schneider Joe Calabrigo, Danville Town Manager Robert F. D. Adams, Lafayette City Manager Ross G. Hubbard, Moraga Town Manager Thomas Sinclair, Orinda City Manager F:\DMS\KLA.DIR\0110683.WP