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• Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - April 15, 1996 Page - 8 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) In response to questions by Vice Mayor Kerr, Mr. Taylor said there was no attempt to meet the Oro Loma Sanitary District rate. He said the Council gave direction to staff to include the Supercycle program, which includes wheeled carts and other things that make it more expensive. Staff was also directed to obtain a 10% franchise fee. He said the current proposal, with the 10% franchise fee, continues to fund the debris program. He discussed exemptions from recycling and said they are tied to exemptions from garbage service. Vice Mayor Kerr said he would like to postpone action to obtain additional input from the public and respond to issues raised by the Rental Housing Organization. He said the contract is for too long a period and the amount of recycling is subject to constant change. In response to questions from Council Member Perry, Mr. Taylor said the base rate includes the franchise fee. He described the rate for multi- family units. He referred to a chart submitted by Mr. Whisnand and said the numbers used are not correct. He said the City had an independent contractor look at all rates and make real comparisons to ensure that San Leandro's rates are equitable. He said the bins are the contractor's responsibility for the garbage service, but not the recycling containers. Council Member Galvan noted there have been several work sessions devoted to this issue. The City Manager said the matter was discussed at the March 4th meeting. As a result, a letter was sent to Mr. Wen, outlining the direction given by Council. He discussed the issues Council had directed be addressed, including continuing with San Leandro Recycling as the recycling provider, obtaining the lowest rate possible, obtaining a 10% franchise fee, obtaining a five -year contract with renewal options, $4.30 for Supercycling, and reporting back on April 15th regarding the results of the negotiations. He said a number of meetings were held with staff, Barakat and Chamberlin, and Mr. Wen; and the matter was brought back to the Council on April 8th, at which time staff was directed to prepare the contract for Council approval. Council Member Galvan said he thinks this is a good proposal and a good deal for the people of San Leandro. Council Member Myers agreed and said there is a 13% reduction in the rate, and the debris program is still provided. He said he would like staff to work with Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Whisnand. Council Member Polvorosa asked Vice Mayor Kerr if Oro Loma Sanitary District's contract with Waste Management discontinued the yearly debris pickup. Vice Mayor Kerr said it did because the pickup was getting more expensive. In response to a questionnaire, Oro Loma customers said they did not want the service. He said the service was • inequitable because not everyone uses it.