pages: CityCouncil/2010-10-19.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2010-10-19 | 7 | The Public Works Director stated the City gets grease plugs every so often; the majority of problems are with multi-family residences; staff has made presentations to Housing Authority facilities and is working with the Executive Director on the matter; plus are detected while doing on-going cleaning. Vice Mayor deHaan stated Alameda Point will be facing deconstruction; inquired whether a mandate will be in place for deconstruction and recycling. The Public Works Director responded there is a proposal to increase the 50% mandate to 75%. Ms. Abbe stated a new ordinance could require an increased mandate in the recycling rate; a deconstruction requirement could be considered for reuse versus recycling; staff could bring back a new ordinance next year. Councilmember Matarrese stated San Francisco is shipping landfill quite a ways away from its previous location because capacity has been met; capacity is finite. Mayor Johnson stated a lot of packaging is not recyclable; potato chip bags are not recyclable; the United States is behind Europe in automobile manufacturing recycling. Speakers: Jon Spangler, Alameda; Kevin Good, Alameda; Peter Slote, Alameda; and Lisa Sweet, Alameda (submitted document). Vice Mayor deHaan stated fast food establishments generate the most waste; the biggest establishments should be targeted; McDonald's has been the last one to come on board regarding the issue; the biggest generators are doing next to nothing. The Public Works Director stated mandatory requirements could be phased in; staff is meeting with businesses one on one; staff has been working with the Alameda Theatre for the last year. Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff has been reaching out to businesses. Ms. Abbe responded in the affirmative; stated Park Street has had good participation; the Zero Waste Plan has support; businesses want voluntary implementation before a mandate is implemented. Mayor Johnson stated the schedule could be accelerated; staff should meet with business communities regarding accelerating the timeframe. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how long the Styrofoam requirement took, to which the Public Works Director responded approximately one year. Councilmember Matarrese stated the timeframe could be cut in half by targeting big generators. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 October 19, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-10-19.pdf |