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 recent amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act suspending certain teleconference rules due to the ongoing state of emergency and state and local health officials recommendations to maintain social distancing. The purpose of these amendments 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 869 1885 4587
Using the Zoom website or App and entering meeting code 869 1885 4587
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 25, 2022. 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 recent amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act, 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 PRESIDENTS
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
The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted on in one motion for both the WMA and EC, unless removed by a member of either Board. Members of the WMA who are not members of the EC will vote as part of the Consent Calendar vote, but their votes will not be considered in connection with any EC items. Any member of the public may speak on an item on the Consent Calendar at this time. Public Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes.
Approval of the Draft Joint WMA, EC & RB Minutes of April 27, 2022
Resolution regarding meeting via teleconference to promote social distancing, pursuant to AB 361
Adopt Resolution WMA# 2022-07.
Resolution regarding meeting via teleconference to promote social distancing, pursuant to AB 36
Adopt Resolution EC# 2022-06.
REGULAR CALENDAR
FY 22-23 Budget Adoption (Timothy Burroughs & Pat Cabrera)
That the WMA and Energy Council hold a public hearing and adopt their respective budget resolutions (Attachment A and B).
Legislative Positions for 2022 – Mid-Session Update (Jennifer West)
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)
The Planning Committee/Recycling Board meeting and StopWaste Efficiency Awards on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held via teleconference.
MEMBER COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CLOSED SESSION (WMA only)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Executive Director
(confidential materials mailed separately)Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Board Members Carling, Cox, Martinez, and Young
Unrepresented Employee: Executive Director
(confidential materials mailed separately)CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 950 West Tower Avenue (Building 39) Alameda Point, Alameda, CA
Agency negotiator: Timothy Burroughs, Karen Kho, and Matt Zimbalist
Negotiating parties: City of Alameda and Alameda County Waste Management Authority
Under negotiation: Price and terms of lease.
(confidential materials mailed separately)ADJOURNMENT – to June 22, 2022 at 3:00 P.M.