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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-11 MSWMA PacketPage 1 of 2 MENDOCINO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (MSWMA) Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting AGENDA Ukiah Civic Center Chamber ♦ 300 Seminary Avenue ♦ Ukiah, CA 95482 Willits City Hall Chamber ♦ 111 E. Commercial Street ♦ Willits, CA 95490 Fort Bragg City Hall, Downstairs Conference Room ♦ 416 N. Franklin Street ♦ Fort Bragg, CA 95437 To participate or view the virtual meeting, go to the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85470132549 Or you can call in using your telephone only: • Call (toll free) 1-669-444-9171 • Enter the Access Code: 854 7013 2549 • To Raise Hand enter *9 • To Speak after being recognized: enter *6 to unmute yourself Alternatively, you may view the meeting (without participating) by clicking on the name of the meeting at www.cityofukiah.com/meetings. September 11, 2025-9:00 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. AB 2449 NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS 3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Commissioners (Commissioners) welcomes input from the audience. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than ten (10) minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on audience comments on non-agenda items. If you wish to submit written comments, please provide information to MSWMA, located at 300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah, California. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.a. Approval of the Minutes for the May 29, 2025, Special Meeting. Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes for the May 29, 2025, Special Meeting. Attachments: 1. 2025-05-29 Draft Minutes 5. GENERAL MANAGER AND FINANCIAL REPORTS 5.a. Status of Operations Attachments: 1. GM Update 2. Haz Mobile Schedule thru 2025 5.b. Report and Discussion of Grant Items Page 1 of 18 Page 2 of 2 Attachments: 1. Grant Update 5.c. Report and Discussion of Budget Status Attachments: 1. EOY Detailed Report 24/25 2. EOY Simplified Report 24/25 3. Current FY YTD Report 25/26 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6.a. Discussion and Consideration to Modify the Schedule of Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Board Meetings to Quarterly Meetings. Recommended Action: Modify the schedule of Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Board meetings to quarterly meetings Attachments: None 7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. CLOSED SESSION - MAY BE HELD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting. Any public reports of action taken in closed session will be made in accordance with Government Code section 54957.1 9. ADJOURNMENT Please be advised that the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) needs to be notified 24 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. MSWMA complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the MSWMA Commissioners after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the front counter at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Any handouts or presentation materials from the public must be submitted to the clerk 48 hours in advance of the meeting; for handouts, please include 10 copies. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Araceli Sandoval, Deputy City Clerk Dated: 9/5/25 Page 2 of 18 AGENDA ITEM 4a Page 1 of 2 MENDOCINO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (MSWMA) Board of Commissioner MINUTES Special Meeting CIVIC CENTER CHAMBER 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA 95490 416 N. Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85470132549 May 29, 2025 9:00 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority met at a Regular Meeting on May 29, 2025, having been legally noticed on May 27, 2025. The meeting was held in person and virtually at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85470132549. Chair Mulheren called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Roll was taken with the following Commissioners Present: Larry Stranske (attending virtually from the Willits location), Bernie Norvell (attending virtually from the Fort Bragg location), Douglas F. Crane, Jason Godeke (attending virtually from the Fort Bragg location), and Maureen Mulheren. Staff Present: Tim Eriksen, City of Ukiah Public Works Director/City Engineer, Seth Strader, Public Works Management Analyst II, and Araceli Sandoval, MSWMA Secretary. Also Present: Michelle Goodman, Ukiah Waste Solutions. CHAIR MULHEREN PRESIDING. 2. AB 2449 NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS 3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No public comments were received. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the Minutes for the April 10, 2025, Regular Meeting. Motion/Second: Crane/Godeke to approve Minutes of April 10, 2025, a regular meeting, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Stranske, Norvell, Crane, Godeke, and Mulheren. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. GENERAL MANAGER AND FINANCIAL REPORTS a. Status of Operations. Presenters: Tim Eriksen, MSWMA General Manager and Michelle Goodman, Ukiah Waste Solutions. Report was received. b. Report and Discussion of Grant Items. Presenters: Tim Eriksen, MSWMA General Manager and Seth Strader, Management Analyst II. Report was received. c. Report and Discussion of Budget Status. Presenter: Tim Eriksen, MSWMA General Manager. Page 3 of 18 City Council Minutes for May 29, 2025, Continued: Page 2 of 2 Report was received. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS a. Approval of Contract Amendment 1 to Service Agreement. Presenter: Tim Eriksen, MSWMA General Manager. Motion/Second: Crane/Godeke to approve Amendment 1 to the Service Agreement between MSWMA and Ukiah Waste Solutions, with minor language modifications to the agreement. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Stranske, Norvell, Crane, Godeke, and Mulheren. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Approval of Contract Amendment 1 to Administrative Agreement. Presenter: Tim Eriksen, MSWMA General Manager. Motion/Second: Crane/Stranske to approve Contract Amendment 1 of the Administrative Agreement. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Stranske, Norvell, Crane, Godeke, and Mulheren. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. c. Approve and Adopt Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget. Presenter: Tim Eriksen, MSWMA General Manager. Motion/Second: Crane/Godeke to approve and adopt fiscal year 2025/2026 budget. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Stranske, Norvell, Crane, Godeke, and Mulheren. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. d. Approve Proposed Rate Adjustment for FY25/26. Presenter: Tim Eriksen, MSWMA General Manager. Motion/Second: Crane/Godeke to approve Proposed Rate Adjustment for FY25/26. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Stranske, Norvell, Crane, Godeke, and Mulheren. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS No Commissioner reports were received. 8. SET NEXT MEETING DATE a. Discussion, Consideration, and Scheduling of Next Meeting Date with Meetings to be Held at the Ukiah Civic Chamber and Virtually at the Fort Bragg and Willits City Halls. Presenter: Chair Mulheren and Tim Eriksen, MSWMA General Manager. Commissioner Consensus to cancel the regular meeting of June 12, 2025, and set the next meeting date for July 10, 2025. 9. CLOSED SESSION 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m. ________________________________ Araceli Sandoval, MSWMA Secretary Page 4 of 18 Status of Operations 9/11/25 Recent HHW Mobile Events: Willits – Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2, 2025 at the Willits Transfer Station 351 Franklin Ave. Upcoming HHW Mobile Events: Point Arena – Friday & Saturday, October 3 & 4, 2025 at the Point Arena Recycling Center 785 Port Rd Mendocino – Thursday & Friday, December 4 & 5, 2025 at the Caspar Transfer Station 14000 Prairie Way. Illegal Dumps Recently cleaned dumps: • Muir Mill Road • Geysers Road • Boice Lane • Ryan Creek Road • Branscomb Road C&S crews will continue to clean up other sites as they are reported, and schedule allows. Some pictures of remediated sites are included on the next page. MSWMA Audit The Finance Department continues coordinating with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP as they continue the audit of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 fiscal years. Page 5 of 18 Page 6 of 18 Page 7 of 18 C&S WASTE SOLUTIONS thinking ahead. Maximum 15 Gallon Household Hazardous Waste Limit & Maximum 60 Linear Foot Limit on Fluorescent Bulbs Drop off your Household Hazardous Waste at the Haz-Mobile The Haz-Mobile is free to residents. All commercial customers are required to make appointments ahead of time by calling our main office in Ukiah at 707-234-6400. Collections may be canceled due to severe rain and wind. •motor oil •oil filters •antifreeze •gasoline •solvents •paint thinner •oil-based paint •latex •ballasts •car batteries •lithium ion batteries •household batteries •acids •bases •pesticides •herbicides •pool chemicals •medication •compressed gas cylinders 5 gallons & smaller (there is a charge for compressed gas cylinders) •explosives •ammunition •radioactive wastes •medical waste •compressed gas cylinders larger than 5 gallons ACCEPTED ITEMS: NOT ACCEPTED For more information or to make an appointment, call the Recycling Hotline at 707-234-6400. ThE HaZ-MoBiLe MeNdOcInO CoUnTy mObIlE HoUsEhOlD HaZaRdOuS WaStE DrOp-OfF  Page 8 of 18 HaZ-MoBiLe sChEdUlE  MeNdOcInO CoUnTy mObIlE HoUsEhOlD HaZaRdOuS WaStE DrOp-OfF  All events are from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The HazMobile Base Facility, MendoRecycle, www.MendoRecycle.org, is located at 3200 Taylor Drive, in Ukiah, and is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. MendoRecycle is a Service of Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Willits Mendocino Thursday & Friday, December 4 & 5, 2025 POINT ARENA Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2, 2025 Friday & Saturday, October 3 & 4, 2025 351 Franklin Ave.,Willits, CA 95490 Point Arena Recycling Center 785 Port Rd., Point Arena, CA 95468 Willits Transfer Station Caspar Transfer Station 14000 Prairie Way, Mendocino, CA 95460 Page 9 of 18 Grant Status Update 9/11/25. Upcoming: • City/County Beverage Container Recycling Payment Program 2025-26: For eligible costs aimed at reducing the littering of recyclable materials and clean-up events that include the collection of recyclables. Application is due on 11/18/25. Application Submitted and Award Pending: • N/A Awarded: • City/County Beverage Container Recycling Payment Program 2024-25: $30,873 available for eligible costs aimed at reducing the littering of recyclable materials and clean-up events that include the collection of recyclables. • Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant (TA8: 2025-26): $90,000 in funds for the collection and disposal of non-commercial tires from Mendocino County residents. Will begin coordinating with local tire haulers and C&S to organize collection events. Page 10 of 18 City of Ukiah YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 09/05/2025 09:58 User: sstrader Program ID: glytdbud Page 1 FOR 2025 13 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 920 MSWMA OPERATIONS 43 GRANTS 43209 GRANTS 92000000 43209 GRANTS -130,000 0 -130,000 -59,845.79 .00 -70,154.21 46.0%* 92000000 43209 18466 GRANTS 0 0 0 -51,518.40 .00 51,518.40 100.0% TOTAL GRANTS -130,000 0 -130,000 -111,364.19 .00 -18,635.81 85.7% TOTAL GRANTS -130,000 0 -130,000 -111,364.19 .00 -18,635.81 85.7% 44 CHARGES FOR SERVICE 44795 DISPOSAL SITE SURCHARGE 92000000 44795 DISPOSAL SITE SU -410,000 0 -410,000 -510,963.13 .00 100,963.13 124.6% TOTAL DISPOSAL SITE SURCHARGE -410,000 0 -410,000 -510,963.13 .00 100,963.13 124.6% TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICE -410,000 0 -410,000 -510,963.13 .00 100,963.13 124.6% 48 OTHER 44940 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 92000000 44940 OTHER PROGRAM RE -143,886 0 -143,886 .00 .00 -143,886.00 .0%* TOTAL OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE -143,886 0 -143,886 .00 .00 -143,886.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER -143,886 0 -143,886 .00 .00 -143,886.00 .0% 49 INTEREST EARNINGS 46110 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS Page 11 of 18 City of Ukiah YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 09/05/2025 09:58 User: sstrader Program ID: glytdbud Page 2 FOR 2025 13 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 92000000 46110 INTEREST ON INVE -1,140 0 -1,140 -65.60 .00 -1,074.40 5.8%* TOTAL INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS -1,140 0 -1,140 -65.60 .00 -1,074.40 5.8% TOTAL INTEREST EARNINGS -1,140 0 -1,140 -65.60 .00 -1,074.40 5.8% 52 OTHER OPERATING 52100 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 92000000 52100 CONTRACTUAL SERV 10,000 0 10,000 1,863.88 .00 8,136.12 18.6% 92000000 52100 18465 CONTRACTUAL 0 0 0 20,216.85 .00 -20,216.85 100.0%* 92000000 52100 18466 CONTRACTUAL 0 0 0 51,518.40 .00 -51,518.40 100.0%* TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,000 0 10,000 73,599.13 .00 -63,599.13 736.0% 52134 GENERAL ADMIN 92000000 52134 ADMINISTRATIVE S 144,000 0 144,000 144,000.00 .00 .00 100.0% TOTAL GENERAL ADMIN 144,000 0 144,000 144,000.00 .00 .00 100.0% 52153 AUDIT SERVICES 92000000 52153 AUDIT SERVICES 39,600 0 39,600 .00 .00 39,600.00 .0% TOTAL AUDIT SERVICES 39,600 0 39,600 .00 .00 39,600.00 .0% 52170 UKIAH WASTE SOLUTIONS 92000000 52170 UKIAH WASTE SOLU 480,000 0 480,000 438,827.39 .00 41,172.61 91.4% TOTAL UKIAH WASTE SOLUTIONS 480,000 0 480,000 438,827.39 .00 41,172.61 91.4% 52173 ILLEGAL DUMP CLEANUP 92000000 52173 ILLEGAL DUMP CLE 20,000 0 20,000 12,034.82 .00 7,965.18 60.2% Page 12 of 18 City of Ukiah YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 09/05/2025 09:58 User: sstrader Program ID: glytdbud Page 3 FOR 2025 13 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL TOTAL ILLEGAL DUMP CLEANUP 20,000 0 20,000 12,034.82 .00 7,965.18 60.2% 52528 LIABILITY INSURANCE 92000000 52528 LIABILITY INSURA 0 0 0 43,112.58 .00 -43,112.58 100.0%* TOTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 0 0 0 43,112.58 .00 -43,112.58 100.0% 59400 OTHER EXPENSES 92000000 59400 OTHER OPERATING 2,500 0 2,500 2,251.69 .00 248.31 90.1% TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 2,500 0 2,500 2,251.69 .00 248.31 90.1% TOTAL OTHER OPERATING 696,100 0 696,100 713,825.61 .00 -17,725.61 102.5% TOTAL MSWMA OPERATIONS 11,074 0 11,074 91,432.69 .00 -80,358.69 825.7% TOTAL REVENUES -685,026 0 -685,026 -622,392.92 .00 -62,633.08 TOTAL EXPENSES 696,100 0 696,100 713,825.61 .00 -17,725.61 GRAND TOTAL 11,074 0 11,074 91,432.69 .00 -80,358.69 825.7% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Seth Strader ** Page 13 of 18 Revenue Grants 111,364.19$ Tipping Fee 510,963.13$ Interest on Investments 65.60$ Total 622,392.92$ Expenses Misc. Contracted Services and Grant Projects 73,599.13$ City of Ukiah Administrative Services 144,000.00$ Illegal Dump Abatement 12,034.82$ C&S Labor, HHW Disposal and Remote Event Services 438,827.39$ Liability Insurance 43,112.58$ Other Operating Expenses (Misc. supplies, fees, etc.)2,251.69$ Total 713,825.61$ Grand Total (91,432.69)$ End of FY 24/25 Summary Page 14 of 18 City of Ukiah YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 09/05/2025 10:37 User: sstrader Program ID: glytdbud Page 1 FOR 2026 13 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 920 MSWMA OPERATIONS 43 GRANTS 43209 GRANTS 92000000 43209 GRANTS -250,000 0 -250,000 .00 .00 -250,000.00 .0% TOTAL GRANTS -250,000 0 -250,000 .00 .00 -250,000.00 .0% TOTAL GRANTS -250,000 0 -250,000 .00 .00 -250,000.00 .0% 44 CHARGES FOR SERVICE 44795 DISPOSAL SITE SURCHARGE 92000000 44795 DISPOSAL SITE SU -650,000 0 -650,000 -57,571.81 .00 -592,428.19 8.9% TOTAL DISPOSAL SITE SURCHARGE -650,000 0 -650,000 -57,571.81 .00 -592,428.19 8.9% TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICE -650,000 0 -650,000 -57,571.81 .00 -592,428.19 8.9% 49 INTEREST EARNINGS 46110 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 92000000 46110 INTEREST ON INVE -100 0 -100 -5.79 .00 -94.21 5.8% TOTAL INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS -100 0 -100 -5.79 .00 -94.21 5.8% TOTAL INTEREST EARNINGS -100 0 -100 -5.79 .00 -94.21 5.8% 52 OTHER OPERATING 52100 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Page 15 of 18 City of Ukiah YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 09/05/2025 10:37 User: sstrader Program ID: glytdbud Page 2 FOR 2026 13 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 92000000 52100 CONTRACTUAL SERV 3,000 0 3,000 915.00 .00 2,085.00 30.5% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,000 0 3,000 915.00 .00 2,085.00 30.5% 52134 GENERAL ADMIN 92000000 52134 ADMINISTRATIVE S 144,000 0 144,000 .00 .00 144,000.00 .0% TOTAL GENERAL ADMIN 144,000 0 144,000 .00 .00 144,000.00 .0% 52153 AUDIT SERVICES 92000000 52153 AUDIT SERVICES 39,600 0 39,600 .00 .00 39,600.00 .0% TOTAL AUDIT SERVICES 39,600 0 39,600 .00 .00 39,600.00 .0% 52170 UKIAH WASTE SOLUTIONS 92000000 52170 UKIAH WASTE SOLU 520,000 0 520,000 96,227.63 .00 423,772.37 18.5% TOTAL UKIAH WASTE SOLUTIONS 520,000 0 520,000 96,227.63 .00 423,772.37 18.5% 52173 ILLEGAL DUMP CLEANUP 92000000 52173 ILLEGAL DUMP CLE 20,000 0 20,000 2,048.16 .00 17,951.84 10.2% TOTAL ILLEGAL DUMP CLEANUP 20,000 0 20,000 2,048.16 .00 17,951.84 10.2% 52528 LIABILITY INSURANCE 92000000 52528 LIABILITY INSURA 0 0 0 15,782.62 .00 -15,782.62 100.0% TOTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 0 0 0 15,782.62 .00 -15,782.62 100.0% 59400 OTHER EXPENSES Page 16 of 18 City of Ukiah YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 09/05/2025 10:37 User: sstrader Program ID: glytdbud Page 3 FOR 2026 13 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 92000000 59400 OTHER OPERATING 2,500 0 2,500 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 2,500 0 2,500 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER OPERATING 729,100 0 729,100 114,973.41 .00 614,126.59 15.8% TOTAL MSWMA OPERATIONS -171,000 0 -171,000 57,395.81 .00 -228,395.81 -33.6% TOTAL REVENUES -900,100 0 -900,100 -57,577.60 .00 -842,522.40 TOTAL EXPENSES 729,100 0 729,100 114,973.41 .00 614,126.59 GRAND TOTAL -171,000 0 -171,000 57,395.81 .00 -228,395.81 -33.6% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Seth Strader ** Page 17 of 18 Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item No: 6.a. MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/11/2025 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT:Discussion and Consideration to Modify the Schedule of Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Board Meetings to Quarterly Meetings. ATTACHMENTS: None Summary:The Board will consider the modification of the schedule of Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) board meetings to quarterly meetings. Background: Currently, the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) board is scheduled to meet monthly on the second Thursday of each month. Discussion: Staff proposes that the reoccurring meetings be modified so that the MSWMA board meets quarterly on the second Thursday of February, May, August and November. With this proposed schedule, the next meeting in 2025 will be our November meeting, which will fall on November 13th. The proposed quarterly meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year would be 9:00AM on February 12, 2026, May 14, 2026, August 13, 2026, and November 12, 2026. It is recommended that this schedule continue for the following years, and It is important to remember that the Board can direct the General Manager to have a special meeting at any time. Recommended Action: Modify the schedule of Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Board meetings to quarterly meetings Page 18 of 18