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CityCouncil | 2011-06-07 | 3 | [Absent: Mayor Johnson -1.] (11-294) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 14573, "Establishing Integrated Waste Collection Ceiling Rates and Service Fees for Alameda County Industries, Inc., for Rate Period 10 (July 2011 to June 2012) and Allocating $210,000 from the Integrated Waste Management Account." Adopted. The Public Works Director and Rick Simonson, HF&H, gave a brief presentation. Councilmember deHaan stated some recyclables have a deposit value; inquired whether a substantial amount of money is generated from said items. Mr. Simonson responded in the affirmative; stated the commodity market dropped in 2008; the City negotiated a deal for revenue sharing; commodity revenues help offset rates. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether ACI receives the face value of what a container is worth, to which Mr. Simonson responded in the affirmative. Speaker: Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA). Councilmember Tam stated the City should take pride in its recycling efforts; Alameda has the highest rate for recycling in the County; 80% of the City's waste is diverted from landfills; expressed appreciation for efforts made to manage rates in tough economic times. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Mayor Johnson -1.] (11-295) Public Hearing to Consider Collection of Delinquent Business License Taxes and Delinquent Integrated Waste Management Accounts Via the Property Tax Bills. The City Controller gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Tam noted Citibank owes over $3,372. The City Controller stated business license tax is based on either gross receipts or number of employees; Citibank's amount is based on gross receipts. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the number of delinquent accounts noted in the staff report are current, to which the City Controller responded the number of accounts have gone down slightly. Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of the staff recommendation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 June 7, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-06-07.pdf |