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into their organics recycling collection and implementation of same incentives offered by PGS to recycle including a 25% discount in organic recycling collection and mixed recycling and recommendations In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, staff reported that organic collection includes food products as well as plant material, confirmed that mixed recylcing includes cardboard Councilmember Pentin noted that the City opted into Phase 2 and that prior to that, Measure D funds were suspended by Stop Waste He added there was an option of working with an education program to reduce organics and City Council reviewed it but found it would cost more than the Measure D funds received He explained this is why the City opted in and commended PGS for working with the residents and businesses MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/Narum to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 16-904 to approve a discounted rate for commercial organic and mixed recycling in the amount of 25% per cubic yard for metal container bins and for 96-gallon cart for organics collection Motion passed by the following vote Ayes Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Olson, Mayor Thorne Noes None Absent None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL - None COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Thorne reported on a recent meeting of past-presidents of the East Bay League of California Cities and that the City is nominating Councilmember Pentin for a seat on their Executive Board ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9 00 p m The Council extended a tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military We wish to honor the memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country including those who have died in the current conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria Respectfully submitted, Karen Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 December 6, 2016