RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL REFUSE AND RECYCLING HAULER AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE COMMERCIAL REFUSE AND RECYCLING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY WHEREAS, the City of Commerce has historically operated under semi-exclusive commercial refuse and recycling hauler agreements to provide waste management services to businesses throughout the City; and WHEREAS, on November 1, 2018, the City Council authorized semi-exclusive agreements with commercial refuse and recycling haulers for an initial term of five (5) years; and WHEREAS, on May 30, 2023, the City Council approved a First Amendment extending the agreements through October 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025, the City Council approved a Second Amendment extending the agreements through October 31, 2027, while incorporating additional reporting requirements, SB 1383 compliance measures, diversion requirements, and franchise fee modifications; and WHEREAS, the City currently contracts with seven (7) commercial refuse and recycling haulers operating within the City under the semi-exclusive franchise structure; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of proactively evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability of the City’s commercial refuse and recycling programs; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a Temporary Commercial Refuse and Recycling Hauler Ad Hoc Committee to review current operations, facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders, and provide recommendations regarding future refuse and recycling policies, operational improvements, and agreement structures prior to the expiration of the current agreements in 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby establishes a Temporary Commercial Refuse and Recycling Hauler Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating, and providing recommendations regarding commercial refuse and recycling operations within the City of Commerce.
SECTION 3. The responsibilities of the Ad Hoc Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Reviewing the history and structure of the City’s semi-exclusive commercial refuse and recycling agreements; Evaluating operational efficiencies and service delivery provided by commercial refuse and recycling haulers operating within the City; Reviewing franchise fee structures, reporting requirements, diversion programs, and compliance with state regulations, including SB 1383; Facilitating communication and collaboration between the City, commercial haulers, businesses, and relevant stakeholders; Exploring opportunities for operational improvements, sustainability initiatives, and enhanced customer service; and Providing recommendations to the City Council regarding future agreement structures, procurement strategies, and policy considerations related to refuse and recycling services.
Section 4. The Ad Hoc Committee shall consist of two (2) members of the City Council appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The City Manager, or their designee, shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member to provide staff support and coordination.
Section 5. The term of each Ad Hoc Subcommittee shall be for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of this Resolution, unless extended or dissolved earlier by action of the City Council. Meetings shall be convened as needed, based on the progress and scope of work.
Section 6. The Subcommittees shall present updates to the City Council on a periodic basis and shall submit final recommendations for Council review and action upon completion of their objectives.
Section 7. The Mayor is authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 9. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2026. __________________________________
Kevin Lainez, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ___________________________________ Pat Jaquez- , Interim City Clerk Noel Tapia, City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. ____
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