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CityCouncil | 2018-06-05 | 10 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft noted ACI's fleet was transitioned to alternative fuel vehicles; stated next time, ACI should convert the vehicles to electric, perhaps using Wrightspeed, which installs battery operated drive trains; outlined vehicles Wrightspeed has converted. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the contract length, the Public Works Coordinator stated the initial 10 year franchise has been extended for another 10 years; the contract will end in 2022. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding replacing the vehicles, the Public Works Coordinator noted ACI has been looking at Wrightspeed vehicles. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether a sweetheart deal or Request for Proposals process would be appropriate. The Public Works Coordinator responded the type of equipment and advancements in technology is just being explored. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she did not use the term sweetheart deal and did not mean to imply doing so; it was just her suggestion that ACI look to convert to electric and she knows a company at Alameda Point happens to do the work; she was only promoting an Alameda Business, not negotiating a contract. Councilmember Oddie stated Council should be careful not to dictate who the City's contractors select. Chris Valbusa, ACI, stated ACI is about half way through the life cycle of its vehicles; ACI is interested in all technologies and seeks out new technologies to stay on the forefront of what is available. Mayor Spencer stated it is not appropriate for one Councilmember to ask ACI what to do with its trucks, which cannot be considered direction to ACI. Expressed concern over the annual big pick up service, which went from dumpsters to carts to fabric bags with restrictions about what can be deposited: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Mayor Spencer requested staff to address the matter; inquired who makes the decision about the service; stated that she would agree the change is a reduction in the service. The Public Works Director responded the service Mr. Bangert described is becoming more standard in the industry; there is some cost savings; some customers appreciate the bag form; there is a concern for the safety of workers; the bag can be collected by an automated hand, which helps reduced workers compensation claims. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the City received a price reduction and where is the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 June 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf |