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CityCouncil | 2021-05-04 | 23 | working conditions; she was impressed with how the situation played out; the communication was respectful; the change speaks volumes for the company; she is satisfied with the due diligence performed. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she was Mayor at the time of the change in employment for ACI workers; every Councilmember supported the change, which was overwhelmingly supported by the community; she has looked at the numbers; since 2006, the rate for the smallest bin was $45 for the quarter; the annual rate of inflation since 2006 has been 1.89%, which would bring the cost up to $59; however, the current cost for the smallest bin is $132.20 per quarter; the result is a compounded interest of 6% per annum over time; the graph only shows the past four years; the rate increase has been more; if there is a 5% increase each year, the resulting fee would be $188 per quarter; the increase is a problem; people have a problem paying the fee; there are 15% lower rates for those that qualify as low-income or are senior citizens; the 15% reduction could help people in need; expressed support for Council looking at a higher percentage in reduction for low- income and for ACI making the discount clearer on the website; discussed ACI's website; stated many seniors and low-income qualifying people might not know about the discount process; she would like ACI's website to clearly indicate the discount; she appreciates the work performed; expressed concern about profits and ACI being a private company; stated it is impossible to know what the profits truly are; the percentage rate is high; many people are not earning a 6% increase over time; when long-term contracts are presented, clearly showing the numbers is important; expressed support for a one-page document clearly showing the formula; stated that she does not expect anyone to review a 30-page analysis document to figure out the contract increases; 5% is a significant increase; there is not enough consideration for the affordability of a 5% increase; the contract should have gone out for bid. The Assistant City Manager stated the rate changes over the past 15 years have included positive changes, such as recycling and compost programs and Senate Bill (SB) 1383; SB1383 deals with food waste recovery and composting; the programs are the right thing to do from an environmental perspective; the programs do have costs and are seen in rate changes over time; the 5% is a maximum and not a set number; the rate adjustments will be fully vetted and discussed in the context of the calculations mentioned earlier. The City Manager stated that he would like the discounts re-stated and clarified for the public. The Assistant City Manager stated Councilmember Herrera Spencer is correct; the 15% discount is available by contacting ACI; there is a rate stabilization portion of the agreement; Council is presented with delinquent accounts on an annual basis; there are not many delinquent accounts; Council has the opportunity to make decisions about how the City moves forward with said accounts. Councilmember Daysog stated the crux of the matter is the question of extending on a no- compete sole source contract to ACI or if Council should open the matter up to a competitive bid process; there are a number of other outfits which might be able to deliver services to Alameda; in order for him to evaluate the question and judge how to make the best decision, he needs to know that there is solid data provided to support the decision one Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 21 May 4, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-04.pdf |