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Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding Exclusive Franchise Agreements for Solid Waste Collection, as follows:
(Set a hearing for May 24, 2022. Time estimate: 30 minutes)
a) Approve the proposed Franchise Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and MarBorg Industries, Inc. for residential, multi-family and commercial solid waste, recyclables, organics and special waste collection services for Zone 1, 2 and 3 effective July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2029;
b) Approve the proposed Franchise Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and Valley Garbage and Rubbish Co., Inc. DBA Health Sanitation Service/Waste Management for residential, multi-family and commercial solid waste, recyclables, organics and special waste collection services for Zones 4 and 5 effective July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024;
c) Authorize staff to issue a competitive Request for Proposals for Zones 4 and 5 for service beginning July 1, 2024; and
d) Determine that approval of the proposed agreements are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment), 15311 (Accessory Structures) and 15273(a)(1),(2) and (4) (Rate, Tolls and Fares) and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis.