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MOTION: It was m/s Narum/Olson by to approve the consent calendar as submitted and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thome Noes: None Absent: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 14. Public Comment Tera Langmade spoke regarding the issues with leaf blowers at early hours every day of the week and related noise ordinance. Jeb Bing, Pleasanton Weekly, spoke regarding Pleasanton Weekly's Holiday Fund which raises money for local non-profits and encouraged the community to contribute. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 15. Authorize staff and council subcommittee on refuse and recycling to finalize a tentative franchise agreement with Pleasanton Garbage Service (PGS) for recycling and refuse services and approve a second amendment to the professional services agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC. Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan presented the details of the staff report including background, City goals of the new franchise agreement, key provisions of the new agreement and next steps. Councilmember Brown inquired as to the associated costs for disposable organics and recycling services. Bob Hilton, Consultant, noted that the company was unable to secure long-term organics contracts due to SB1383 (2016) which banned organics from landfills and the increase in prices in the future. Councilmember Pentin inquired if the City will now be able to utilize Measure D funds for the recycling and disposable organics programs mentioned earlier. Mr. Dolan noted that the term of the agreement is longer than the Measure D regulations stipulate, however the City may request an exemption, which has been granted in the past. Bob Hilton, Consultant, noted that the price of recycling are commodities which means that the prices can fluctuate. Hilton noted that they seek to find higher quality recycling processing facilities to yield higher quality materials for sale. Councilmember Narum inquired as to the communication of the new services to the residents. Mr. Dolan noted that part of the agreement with PGS is an implementation plan which will include a marketing plan with mailers and social media. Mayor Thorne inquired as to the fluidity of the franchise fee. City Manager Fialho noted the variability of franchise fees regionally, and explained that if the contract fees come in lower than anticipated, it would be captured as savings and the excess City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 December 19,2017