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primarily on environmental issues. Prior to adopting the ordinance, the Authority prepared an <br /> Environmental Impact Report, which should provide a solid legal standing in that regard. <br /> Councilmember Sullivan said he sits on the Board of Stopwaste.org and there were many initial <br /> objections to this proposal based on the local control issue, most of which have been resolved. He <br /> noted that other jurisdictions have found similar programs to be very successful and that in these <br /> models, enforcement is educational in nature and generally deferred to the individual cities. He said <br /> that to his knowledge, Pleasanton is the only city in Alameda County that wishes to opt out. He stated <br /> information that is not included in the staff report includes the statistics that approximately $100 million <br /> in recyclable resources is buried each year and that the mandatory recycling program is estimated to <br /> create nearly 1500 local jobs. He noted that with the State mandates, businesses would be required to <br /> do this to a certain extent in any case. He acknowledged the issues raised and said he would like to <br /> see a motion for the staff recommendation contingent upon bringing the item back to the Council for <br /> consideration following the rate study and assessment of the financial impacts. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Sullivan/Hosterman waive full reading and adopt Resolution No.12-505 to <br /> Opt-Out of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority Mandatory Commercial Recycling <br /> Ordinance, Phase 1 and Phase 2; and directing staff to bring the Mandatory Recycling program back <br /> for consideration following completion of the PGS rate study. Motion passed by the following vote: <br /> Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman <br /> Noes: None <br /> Absent: None <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL - None <br /> COUNCIL REPORTS - None <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. The Council extended a <br /> tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those <br /> who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current <br /> conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Karen Diaz <br /> City Clerk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 February 21, 2012 <br />