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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting - January 18, 2000 Page 7 C. Minute Order No. 2000-4, Matter of Separating the Agendas for the City Council and the San Leandro Redevelopment Agency. (2416) The City Council directed staff to proceed with the separation of the City Council and the San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Agendas, beginning with the Agendas for February 7, 2000. M/S/C Lothrop and Galvan. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 D. Matter of Discussion Regarding the Privatization of the City's Refuse Service. -- Motion (1078) Wandzia Grycz, Assistant City Manager, gave a staff report and power-point presentation. City Council Members clarified certain aspects of the proposed Agreement with the City Manager and City Attorney. Council Member Glaze indicated the valiant efforts made by the Public Works Services Department to reduce costs for the delivery of this service to make it work needs to be noted. He further indicated that the City Council does appreciate what they did and recognize they could only reduce so much without affecting service, based upon the City Council's decision to not raise rates. It was clarified there would be no change in hours of operation and that they would be the same as the recycling operation. It was also noted this is a 10-year contract, with an additional 10-year option. The ability to renegotiate in 10 years and review whether the performance standards are being met was noted. Council Member Grant indicated she would like to see equity for both sides of town, referencing those residents served by Oro Lorna. Vice Mayor Galvan concurred and indicated what has been presented appears to be a good deal for the City. He commended staff and the City Attorney for their efforts to move this issue forward. He feels this new Agreement will facilitate keeping service in line, as well as rates, and will result in the City recovering debt. Council Member Lothrop stated she appreciates all the employees and all their hard work, as well as the staff and City Attorney who have been negotiating this contract. She stated she feels the reason the Enterprise Fund was losing money was that some bad deals were made. She voiced concern that the City will be giving up control and that the quality of service will not be the same and how this change in service provider might affect Waste Management. She further indicated she feels fees will go up, regardless, and that is why she will not be supportive of this issue tonight. She did indicate that, in some ways, this is a very good deal; but when you privatize services, people lose jobs and the City loses control.