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CityCouncil | 2020-10-20 | 19 | technical assistance is included in the staff report; waste needs are more complicated for commercial and multi-family environments. Councilmember Oddie stated commercial and multi-family environments are new to sorting aspects; inquired whether StopWaste has been consulted for a camera system within bins as an enforcement aid. Mr. Hilton responded a sister company to Alameda County Industries (ACI) conducted the camera system pilot program; good data has been produced from the program and can be introduced to the discussion; challenges with the program are related to costs; noted each camera within bins has its own cellular service with a monthly fee which will impact rates; there may be a targeted approach for using the program. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted customer education could be a less costly option; stated the camera in the bin is intriguing. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether staff is requesting a sole source contract as opposed to issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP). The Assistant City Manager responded the current matter provides an update; stated staff has explored a sole source option with ACI; an RFP could be issued, if needed; however, sole source negotiations are going well with ACI; there have been delays in reporting figures due to nearby fires affecting ACI staff members and more time is needed; the term for the contract will be shorter than 20 years; the rate structure is helped by a longer amortization time frame; staff does not anticipate an RFP process will be needed. Vice Mayor Knox White stated bin placement does not always align with expectations; questioned whether there will be a way to address bin placement; stated ACI is receiving high approvals; noted the one section for improvement would be bin placement. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted that her personal experience with ACI's customer service has been top notch; stated many cities' providers are no longer accepting glass and are limiting acceptable items. Councilmember Daysog stated that it is difficult for him to see a sole source contract provided even at a 10 year term; ACI does a good job, but the market should be tested. (20-675) Recommendation to (1) Waive the Encroachment Permit Fees Through October 31, 2021 for the Commercial Streets Program; (2) Delay Short Term, Temporary, "Special Event" Street Closures Along Major Commercial and Side Streets; and (3) Accept the September 2020 Status Report on Transportation; and (20-675A) Resolution No. 15720, "Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Receive Up To Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) in Alameda County Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 20, 2020 18 | CityCouncil/2020-10-20.pdf |