City of Long Beach - File #: 19-0768

• File #: 19-0768
• Version: 1
• Name: PW - Franchise agrmnts with all private refuse haulers
• Type: Contract
• Status: CCIS
• File created: 6/21/2019
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 8/13/2019
• Final action: 8/13/2019
• Title: Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to modify and extend existing Refuse Transportation Agreements (Agreements) with private haulers currently operating in compliance with their Refuse Transportation Permit, for three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Authorize Director of Public Works to (1) develop and implement rules and regulations, as required, for the successful execution, implementation, and administration of the Agreements, and to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations; (2) limit the number of permits issued to the 16 existing permitted haulers; (3) collect all fees as authorized by the City Council; and, (4) establish consistent branding for all waste, recycling, organics collection containers/bins, and education and outreach material within the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
• Sponsors: Public Works
• Related files: 32628_003, 32129_003, 32626_002, 32629_003, 32127_004, 32128_004, 32627_002, 32127_003, 32132_002, 32129_002, 32130_003, 32124_002, 32125_004, 32132_003, 32128_003, 32125_002, 32628_002, 32124_001, 32126_002, 32625_002, 32629_002, 32624_002, 32131_002, 32131_003, 32626_003, 32627_003, 32624_003, 32625_003, 32126_003, 32130_004

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/13/2019	1	City Council	approve recommendation	Pass

TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to modify and extend existing Refuse Transportation Agreements (Agreements) with private haulers currently operating in compliance with their Refuse Transportation Permit, for three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Authorize Director of Public Works to (1) develop and implement rules and regulations, as required, for the successful execution, implementation, and administration of the Agreements, and to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations; (2) limit the number of permits issued to the 16 existing permitted haulers; (3) collect all fees as authorized by the City Council; and, (4) establish consistent branding for all waste, recycling, organics collection containers/bins, and education and outreach material within the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)

DISCUSSION
In 2009, the City Council approved a recommendation to enter into franchise agreements with private refuse haulers operating in compliance with their Refuse Transportation Permit for a period of up to ten years, ending September 30, 2019. Staff recommends modifying and extending these franchise agreements for a period of up to five years.

On May 23, 2017, the City Council directed staff to issue a five-year notification to all private haulers operating with a valid franchise agreement advising them that the City is considering alternative methods for managing commercial refuse and recycling collection. This consideration could result in the current haulers potentially no longer being permitted to operate in Long Beach. This notice is required by State law but does not require the City to take any specific action. The proposed franchise permit extension would align commercial service with the five-year notice and allow haulers to provide service through September 30, 2022, with two additional one-year extensions at the City Manager’s discr...