pages: CityCouncil/2010-10-19.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2010-10-19 | 8 | Mayor Johnson stated the issue should be run by businesses again. The Public Works Director stated that he would like to try the carrot approach for the next year; staff could provide a report to Council on how things are going and provide a recommendation about moving the schedule up to two years if businesses are not adhering to voluntary implementation. Mayor Johnson stated during the year, staff needs to meet with and advise businesses that Council wants to shorten the [mandatory implementation] timeframe. Vice Mayor deHaan stated big establishments just need to apply existing policy. Mayor Johnson inquired why MacDonald's has not been targeted; stated streets are cluttered with fast food garbage. Ms. Abbe responded the City participates in supporting Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA); CASA has received a grant for waste prevention and recycling programs from the Altamont Education Advisory Board; CASA has identified eighty-five new businesses to join the program; Alameda County Industries (ACI) sponsors the Alameda Recycling Coalition and has done outreach to a franchisee; the franchisee owns two restaurants in town and has expressed interest in joining the program; the project is in the works. Mayor Johnson stated a priority list should be in place; fast food restaurants should be the number one priority. The Public Works Director summarized that Council direction is to have staff work with businesses regarding accelerating the mandatory requirement to two years instead of four years, focus on bigger generators such as fast food restaurants, and report back to Council within a year regarding progress made. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of adopting the resolution with direction to have staff communicate with the business community regarding Council's intention to accelerate the [mandatory] timeframe and come back in a year with a status report regarding having the 2014 date brought in closer. Mayor Johnson stated that she would like to have Council updated in six months. The Pubic Works Director stated that he is not sure how much information could be obtained in six months. Mayor Johnson stated a report could come back to Council around June. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion with the caveat that staff could obtain 50% by working with fast food restaurants; stated the issue needs to be worked from the top Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 October 19, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-10-19.pdf |