IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES, AND ORGANICS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO AND ALAMEDA COUNTY INDUSTRIES, INC.
WHEREAS, efficient and dependable solid waste, recyclables, and organics waste collection are a core function of government and are necessary for public and environmental health; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County Industries, Inc. provides solid waste, recyclables, and organics collection for the City of San Leandro under a franchise agreement that continues through July 2035; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement stipulates that the City may set or adjust reimbursements at any time during the term of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to replace one of Alameda County Industries, Inc.’s existing reimbursement obligations with payments into a Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund to use during any annual rate adjustment period to avoid steep rate increases to ratepayers; and WHEREAS, the City may, at any time, revert payments back to the original reimbursement purpose in accordance with applicable laws; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the Council approve the amendment that includes the Rate Stabilization Reserve.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows:
That Amendment No. 1 to the Franchise Agreement for the Collection of Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Organics with Alameda County Industries, Inc. is hereby approved and executed by the City Manager is hereby authorized.
Introduced by Councilmember _______________ and passed and adopted this 20th day of July 2026 by the following vote:
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ATTEST:
Sarah K. Bunting
City Clerk
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