The City of SAN Diego Council President Myrtle Cole Fourth District June 30, 2017 Judge Jeffrey B. Barton Presiding

Some San Diego City Councilmembers are using questionable procedures to provide free replacement refuse bins that appear to violate Council Policy 100-06 and Waste Management Regulation R-009-10. Response: The City Council partially disagrees with the Grand Jury’s finding. The lack of clear understanding of the nature of the transactions by various offices and departments led to the provision of replacement bins without the existence of a formal citywide program. These transactions were discontinued in October 2016 and are no longer occurring.

Programs used by three San Diego City Council districts to provide free replacement refuse bins are inequitable. Response: The City Council partially disagrees with the Grand Jury’s finding. We agree that the lack of a formal citywide program for low-income, senior, and disabled individuals could lead to inequities. However, the Council is not aware of any intention to create inequities. The purpose of providing the replacement bins was to assist citizens based on need.