Orange County Grand Jury • 2019-2020 • Agency Response
Response to: What’s Happening with the Historic Tustin Hangars? 06/09/20

City of Orange Office of City Attorney*

Published: November 06, 2020 3 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

F1
In nine of the ten cities investigated, the waste hauler has been the sole source provider to their respective city(s) anywhere from 39 to 72 years. Where there is an opportunity for service providers to compete, there is an opportunity for competitive bidding, which may result in improvements in cost and performance. Response The City neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding as it does not apply to the City of Orange. The City's current franchise waste hauler, CR&R, Inc. (CR&R) was selected through a competitive bid process in 2009. Finding
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The labeling on residential bins are not always legible or have comprehensive enough instructions laminated or otherwise made a part of the lid, especially with regards to single use plastic shopping bags. Education and outreach efforts need to be reinforced as often as possible and a visual reminder on the recycle container will help alleviate confusion. Response The City disagrees with this finding. All of CR&R's containers are labeled with bilingual proper disposal instructions. Single use plastic bags may be placed in recycling containers. Finding
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Orange County Waste and Recycling as well as the waste haulers provide helpful recycling education to the public where contractually required to do so. It is the Grand Jury's view that most cities delegate much of the customers/public education efforts to the waste haulers. Contracts indicate both parties are responsible for educating public. E. CHAPMAN AVENUE ORANGE, CA 92866-1506 November 6, 2020 Response The City neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding. The City of Orange, however, disagrees that the contract indicates both parties are responsible for educating the public. The City's franchise agreement with CR&R directs them to educate the public. The City is mandated through CalRecycle to conduct public education. It is the City's view that public education is an essential part of public service and supports efforts to do so. Finding
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Cities, that have not already do so, should implement the requirements of AB 341 as they pertain to multi-family recycling programs. Additionally, such programs need to be closely monitored by city contract administrators rather than relying solely on waste haulers to fulfill the mandates. November 6, 2020 Response The City agrees with this finding. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Orange. Per AB 341, recycling services are offered to all multi-family establishments. The City and the City's solid waste consultant regularly monitor compliance with CR&R. Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Grand Jury's Report. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Christopher Cash, Public Works Director at (714) 744-5545 or by email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gary A. Sheatz City Attorney, City of Orange cc: Mark A. Murphy, Mayor Rick Otto - City Manager
F4
Cities are not in compliance with AB 341 mandates with respect to providing recycling containers for multi-family units. Response The City partially disagrees with this finding. Recycling containers are offered through CR&R to multi-family units. In some cases, properties built prior to the adoption of AB 341 have limited space infrastructure which inhibits the ability to recycle. The City plans to propose the adoption of an enforcement ordinance in 2021 per SB 1383. Recommendation
No recommendations for this finding

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