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August 14, 2007
stated that Waste Management has a 15% mark up for shareholders, and reported that the
only way a fee increase can be granted in the new oontractis by CPI, landfill increase, and
an increase in recycling fees. However, it is up to Council to approve any increases.
In response to Council Member Daigle's questions, General Services Director
Harmonstated thatit is up to Council to approve new programs and that,
inCR&R'sproposal,they will sort the mixed waste and educate the communities about
recycling. He also stated that there will be a survey done prior to the new contract that
will set parameters for future performance standards. He also talked about changes to the
insurance, termination of the contract, and the time to cure default, He reported that the
cost savings will be approximately $200,000 per year.
Motion by Council Member Henn to approve the terms of the agreement and award a
ten-year agreement with CR&R Inc., through September 30, 2017, to provide fully
automated residential refuse collection services in the Newport Coast area.
Dean Ruffrage, CR&R, introduced his staff and thanked Council. He stated that his intent
is to reduce the amount going to the landfill by adding a considerable amount of
commodities.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Teem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
Absent: Council Member Webb
XD1. CURRENT BUSINESS
19. APPROVAL OF THE REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT. 1190-2007/
Public Works Director Badum displayed a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the
reorganization of the department and stated that he has employees ready to be promoted.
In response to Council Member Daigle's questions, Public Works Director Sedum stated
that the reorganization allows for project managers to work solely with individual projects.
He described how the Principal Engineers will be mid -management, with Associate
Engineers and other staff reporting to them when needed.
In response to Council Member Henn's question, Public Works Director Beduin stated that
there are no viable candidates for the Deputy Public Works Director position and that
there is a problem with getting more experienced employees.
Mni ion by Council Member Gardner to a) approve the proposed Reorganization Plan
for the Public Works Department; and b) authorize staff to make the necessary changes to
implement the approved Reorganization Plan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem
Rasanaky, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
Absent: Council Member Webb
S21. CONFIRMATION AND/OR CLARIFICATION OF RESOLUTION
APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE SANTA BARBARA
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (PA 2004-169) AND DIRECTING THE USE OF $5
MILLION TO BE PAID PURSUANT TO THE MOU. (100-2007J
City Attorney Clauson stated that there was an issue raised regarding the adequacy of the
agenda item that woe on the last agenda. She indicated that the appropriate action was to
reagendize the report andhave council reconsider the item under a new motion. Further,
she reported that she realized thatone of the conditions needed more clarification relative
to the concept of repayment to the Park Fee Fund. She reported that Council can reaffirm
the original resolution or adopt the new resolution.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Selich to adopt Resolution No. 2007-58, deleting Section 3
and rescinding Resolution No. 2007-55, and schedule a separate discussion of Section 3 on
September 11.
Dolores Coning stated that the resolution did not make sense and was confusing.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
R.osansky, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
Absent: Council Member Webb
XL MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
XXI. ADJMIRDI T - 12:44 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2007
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on August 8, 2007, at 4:15 p.m. on the City Hall
Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. The
supplemental agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted onAugust 10, 2007, at 1:57 p.m_ on the
City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Roi1l inf
City Clerk
Recording Secretary
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