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

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City or Tukwila • Utilities Committee UTILITIES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 — 5:15 p.m. — Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building PRESENT Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Allan Ekberg Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Frank Iriarte, Mary Hulvey and Laurel Humphrey Guests: David Della, Candy Castellanos and Alan York, Waste Management; David Puki, Resident CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m I. PRESENTATIONS Waste Management 2013 Annual Report Representatives from Waste Management presented the 2013 Annual Report to the City of Tukwila, representing the first full year of contract implementation. The report includes information on sustainability goals, strategic community investments, public education and outreach, and year end statistics. Staff indicated that Waste Management is consistently responsive to City requests and needs, and that communication efforts are reinforced via a monthly operations meeting attended by City and Waste Management staff. Committee members asked clarifying questions and expressed appreciation for outreach efforts at Tukwila community events such as the Backyard Wildlife Festival, Touch -a- Truck, and others. INFORMATION ONLY. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Mandatory Garbage Collection On November 18, 2013 the Utilities Committee requested that staff return in 2014 with information on public engagement options and advisory ballot measure logistics if the City were to recommend mandatory garbage collection for its residents. Approximately 25% of Tukwila's single - family residents do not subscribe to garbage services. Staff reminded Council that during public outreach efforts in 2012, the majority of the comments received were in opposition to mandatory garbage collection. The Council could hold another public hearing, issue a survey, and /or place an advisory measure on a future ballot if there is interest in pursuing mandatory garbage. A telephone survey would cost approximately $15,000 420,000, and an advisory measure ranges from $7,800 - $11,700, plus $500 -$600 for the voter's pamphlet. There is currently no budget for either of these options. Resident David Puki shared comments in opposition to mandatory garbage collection. He feels that effective code enforcement has made a noticeable decrease in unsightly garbage accumulation in residential neighborhoods. In addition, the new Bow Lake transfer station is a great facility for self - haulers. Committee Chair Kruller read into the record a letter from residents Diane and Ted Meyers in opposition to mandatory garbage collection. The letter posited that mandatory garbage collection in other communities has failed to meet its purpose, and that funds should be put toward code enforcement services instead. After a brief discussion, Committee members agreed they do not wish to pursue mandatory garbage collection at this time, noting that it can be revisited at a future date if the Council wishes. DISCUSSION ONLY. 115