TIC 2017-05-23 Item 2G - Discussion - Universal Garbage Collection

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Utilities Committee Minutes November 18. 2013 — Pape 2 C. Mandatory Garbage Collection In 2012 the City Council requested to revisit the topic of implementing mandatory garbage collection in Tukwila. A public hearing held on April 23, 2012 revealed opposition by 11 of the 12 people who submitted comments in person and in writing. Approximately 25 %, or 883, of Tukwila's single - family residences currently choose not to subscribe to garbage /recycling collection services from Waste Management, instead households are self - hauling to transfer stations or employing a variety of other methods both legal and illegal. There were 130 garbage - related code violation complaints logged in 2012, representing an increase from the previous year at 105 complaints. 14 King County Cities currently impose mandatory garbage collection. The new contract between the City and Waste Management provides that single - family customer rates would be reduced by $0.64 per month if mandatory garbage collection is implemented. This provision will expire if the City Council does not take advantage of it by November 2015. If mandatory collection is imposed, the 3,500 single - family residential customers would pay among the lowest solid waste rates in the region, saving approximately $26,880.00. The minimum level service would cost $4.89 per month. Implementation of this program would theoretically support the City's Strategic Plan goals regarding Inviting Neighborhoods and Community Identity, but would also require more staff time to support. If the City Council decides to pursue this topic further in 2014, staff advises another public hearing. Committee members and staff discussed next steps and the need for meaningful community engagement on this topic. They arrived at a recommendation for staff to bring this forward to the 2014 Utilities Committee with information and options about public engagement efforts as well as cost estimates for advisory ballot measures. This committee discussion should take place in the first quarter of 2014. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Ekberg inquired about the City's latest efforts regarding the stop sign at Klickitat Dr. and its adverse impact on traffic flow. Staff indicated that the City continues to reach out to the State and this effort will remain ongoing. Meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m. Next meeting. Monday, December 2, 2013 — 5:00 p.m. — Con£ Room No. 1. �7ACommittee Chair Approval Minut4 s by LH. Reviewed by GL. 114