TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven E. Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Kat Chambers, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 220297B with Conservation Corps North Bay (Zone-1)
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 220297B (Zone-1) with Conservation Corps North Bay for litter removal, to extend the term for an additional two fiscal years through June 30, 2027 and increase the maximum compensation from $298,000 to $490,850. (Fiscal Impact $192,850 Expense; Zone 1; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
On March 22, 2022, the Public Works Director launched a litter abatement program targeting four designated "pods" of roads within the Zone-1 waste collection area in South Napa County. These locations were identified as high-litter areas.
On November 28, 2023, Board members approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 220297B with Conservation Corps of North Bay (CCNB) for roadside litter removal services to extend the term an additional two years through June 30, 2025. The litter abatement program is funded through the Zone-1 Solid Waste Collection Area fund balance and is implemented in partnership with the CCNB, a nonprofit organization based in Novato, California.
Under the agreement, CCNB dispatches litter collection crews twice per month, covering two pods per visit. Crews collect hundreds of pounds of litter every month. In addition to general roadside litter removal, the crews identify and report large, discarded items, such as mattresses, tires, and bulky waste, to Public Works. These larger items may not have otherwise been reported, allowing Public Works to respond more quickly and efficiently.
Since its implementation, the program has received strong positive feedback from the community and has led to a noticeable reduction in roadside litter. The CCNB roadside litter removal program has become an essential service in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and environmen...
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