Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19
This meeting will be held entirely by teleconference. All Board members, staff, and the public will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The meeting is being conducted in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 suspending certain teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. The purpose of this order was to provide the safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Board members will receive a separate unique email invite. Staff and members of the public may attend and participate in the meeting by:
- Calling US: +1 669 900 6833 and using the Webinar ID 817 5074 1716
- Using the Zoom website or App and entering meeting code 817 5074 1716
During the meeting the chair will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized to offer public comment. The process will be described on the StopWaste website at http://www.stopwaste.org/virtual-meetings no later than noon Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The public may also comment during the meeting by sending an e-mail to publiccomment@stopwaste.org prior to the close of public comment on the item being addressed. Each e-mail will be read into the record for up to three minutes.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (510) 891-6517. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the agency to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDENT
Members are asked to please advise the board or the council if you might need to leave before action items are completed.
OPEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION FROM THE FLOOR
An opportunity is provided for any member of the public wishing to speak on any matter within the jurisdiction of the board or council, but not listed on the agenda. Total time limit of 30 minutes with each speaker limited to three minutes unless a shorter period of time is set by the President.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Draft Joint WMA, EC & RB Minutes of April 28, 2021 (Wendy Sommer)
REGULAR CALENDAR
FY 21-22 Budget Adoption (Wendy Sommer, Timothy Burroughs & Pat Cabrera
That the WMA Board adopt the WMA FY 21‐22 Budget Resolution (Attachment A) and the Energy Council adopt the EC FY 21‐22 Budget Resolution (Attachment B).
Public Hearing: Ordinance Regarding Board Member Compensation (Pat Cabrera)
Staff recommends that following the public hearing the WMA Board:
- Introduce and waive the first reading of the attached ordinance and direct staff to place it on the consent calendar for adoption at the next regular meeting of the Board.
- Approve a revised board member meeting attendance policy once the ordinance is adopted.
Public Hearing and Annual Adoption of Fee Collection Report for Household Hazardous Waste Fee (Pat Cabrera)
That the WMA Board hold a public hearing on the Fee Collection Report and approve by resolution the Fee Collection Report for FY 2021-22.
Overview of Draft SB 1383 Ordinance (Timothy Burroughs)
This item is for information.
Legislative Positions for 2021 – Mid Session Update (Jeff Becerra)
Adopt updated positions on the bills outlined in the staff report.
Interim appointment(s) to the Recycling Board for WMA appointee unable to attend future Board Meeting(s) (Arliss Dunn) (WMA only)
Planning Committee and Recycling Board meeting, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Meeting will be held via teleconference.
MEMBER COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ADJOURNMENT
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Attendees
Deborah Cox, WMA President
City of San Leandro, WMA, EC
Shelia Young, WMA 1st Vice President
Oro Loma Sanitary District, WMA
Dianne Martinez, WMA 2nd Vice President
City of Emeryville, WMA, EC
Melissa Hernandez, EC President
City of Dublin, WMA, EC
Dan Kalb, EC 1st Vice President
City of Oakland, WMA, EC
Jenny Kassan, EC 2nd Vice President
City of Fremont, WMA, EC
David Haubert, County of Alameda, WMA, EC
Trish Herrera Spencer, City of Alameda, WMA, EC
Preston Jordan, City of Albany, WMA, EC
Susan Wengraf, City of Berkeley, WMA, EC
Dave Sadoff, Castro Valley Sanitary District, WMA
Francisco Zermeño, City of Hayward, WMA, EC
Bob Carling, City of Livermore, WMA, EC
Michael Hannon, City of Newark, WMA, EC
Jen Cavenaugh, City of Piedmont, WMA, EC
Jack Balch, City of Pleasanton, WMA, EC
Jaime Patiño, City of Union City, WMA, EC
Wendy Sommer, Executive Director