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• Dog and Athens, along with a small local businesses that operated in the snack bar and a performance by the

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• coming. We appreciate it. Um, I'm here to talk about Athens again. Surprise, surprise. Um, again, I have asked
• this many times, how much was Athens asking for to comply with the Senate bill? Nobody seems to know. I
• over and over Athens knows, maybe you guys know, maybe the city knows, I'm not too sure, but we we
• talked to. Um, Athens also, you also reported at the last meeting that Athens said that they've talked to all
• . So who is lying at Athens? Why are we not holding Athens responsible? They lied to you guys that
• in, uh, six months, eight months, everything was done. You know, uh, Athens, the gentleman over here, he's been
• , you're correct. Whatever I've said was told by Athens, that's what they have told me. So obviously tomorrow
• a contract with Athens were contacted. Now, it could be, you know, with Haven City or a shopping center, you
• Athens, and I'll also include it in my upcoming, uh, city manager's reports. However you can hear, uh, what
• . And that concludes my responses for tonight. Um, just please make sure we need to hold Athens accountable to
• to answer all the business questions and concerns. So make that, you know, priority that Athens come here to
• also make sure that we, we reread the contract. So when Athens does come, uh, the city staff is
• prepared to, uh, if Athens is not saying something, that's correct, that, uh, our city staff is ready to respond

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• property, Athens services and the City of West Covina will work with businesses and property owners because most space
• constraints can be solved by Athens Services waste. And their phone number is attached. (888) 336-6100. On Friday, February
• sponsorship support from Athens Services. The workshop provided couples with a meaningful tools and shared experiences to
• asked two questions. How much money did Athens need for this Senate bill? No one can answer that question
• . How much money did the 17% to 303% increase give Athens each month? I have met with Athens six times
• to 303% in December. Who made that increase? How, how did it change to that? Athens has told me that
• , four of your guys' questions to Liz, the vice president of Athens on December 16th. I do believe that you
• guys were lied to. The next question is what city staff who read this contract, who met with Athens from
• to the city from Athens days after this contract, who took those gold boxes of seas candy, 22 boxes were
• from Athens, it's a great event that you did, but a generous donation from Athens. Is that why you guys
• hold Liz, the VP from Athens accountable from lying or misleading you guys? 'cause she did. It's clear as day
• million. Give it back to Athens. And Athens has a low income program. Wouldn't it be nice to take an
• a gentleman now speaking of the Athens and he's stating that there wasn't, you know, the integrity on Athens
• meeting again this week with Athens to follow up on these things. I've, um, and I'll get with you on
• that you've posed. Both Athens, you've also sent me those questions, and I said I have four of those
• on Athens as well. I'm still waiting to get a full reply. Um, so far, I know that the initial outlay
• following up on that. So I want you to know that, um, Athens is committed. I'm committed to working with
• responses for tonight. Thank you. Um, after Athens corrects all those issues, please have Athens come here to present
• cons, mayor Pro Contos made a, a council request about Athens. And, uh, I think you just made a comment
• on Con Athens. My understanding is that Athens brought in the sustainability payment today to City Hall. I

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• for ongoing and delivering a comprehensive and engaging training for staff. Um, Athens update commercial deployments. Uh
• accounts will continue waste assessments until accounts are right sized. If you need Athens to provide a waste
• addition to the deployment of the commercial, uh, bins, staff and Athens continue to meet with, um, our local
• carts are for recycling materials only, which include cardboard, aluminum, cans, and glass. Please refer to Athens what
• newsletters quarterly. Athens services has issued a robocall to inform residents to leave carts curbside the entire service day
• adjust your Athens services or container size, please contact Athens again at 8 8 8 3 3 6 6 1 0 0. The of West Covina will
• Athens Trash Service. Um, upcoming events, uh, again, uh, couples connect, uh, on Thursday the 12th. And, um, and
• actually. Athens trash. Uh, I, as you guys know, I never make it to a meeting, but I am now. Uh
• understanding was the business people all thought, uh, it was gonna be a 17% increase on a Athens trash. And
• and form. Uh, and on that note, I just wanna bring something else. I'll get off Athens. I'm just
• Athens here, Liz, on 1216. Tony, you asked her two times at the 58 minute mark and the hour and
• % to 17 to 301% increase. What happened? Why I have asked this several times. How much money did Athens
• make for Athens pockets residents? I'm gonna run outta time, but there are fees for you guys. We are all
• resident here of 60 plus years. And this Athens is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of. Ridiculous this
• from Athens. You have said you wanna hire 10 new policemen on the backs of our businesses, which their
• to get this done. That's on the Athens thing. And and thank you Doug, for bringing all this up and
• Council's five oh vote, approving the Athens Amendment, we formally requested that the Cedar Review, the proposed trash
• businesses, residents, city staff, Athens representative hospitals, and civic organizations. So that impacts alternatives and mitigation
• , you know, we did not look at that for the Athens contract. We're not reinventing the wheel here. Athens is
• our community partners today, Athens Suburban Water, um, Royal coaches, McIntyre Ecosystems, et cetera. There's a tenant
• was donated for free by Athens to help the seniors in need. We beautified that property, it people have
• , Athens Services, suburban Tenant Foundation, and all of our community partners. Thank you for coming out. My board
• that, I know Athens is currently, uh, working with residential more specifically, they're also working with the business
• council has tasked me with, um, meeting with Athens. Um, as soon we are, we're meeting tomorrow, and then we're
• their contract or going out to RFP. We can go either way. And also with the Athens, again, I am
• meeting with Athens again tomorrow that work through these items and address the community and business concerns. Uh
• agenda items that we're gonna be discussing with, I'm gonna be discussing with Athens is identifying, quantifying how
• Light. As for Athens, thank you for providing the breakdown of the sheet. I know in the past we had
• told Athens previously to compare it with other cities that it wasn't gonna hurt our businesses. I mean, we
• , when it comes to Athens Trash Services, um, this is just one business bill. But when you look at the
• the concerns relating to the, the, the higher Athens bill. And I know that, that, uh, myelin is already
• Athens can work with them, uh, uh, to, to address these issues. But not just do doing it

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• you. Okay. Now we will begin our presentation, SB 1383 outreach presentation by Athens Services. Good evening, mayor City
• Council. My name is Liz Ramirez with Athens Services. Uh, we are here tonight to provide an update on Senate Bill
• , members of the city council, as Liz said, Jonathan Hughes, vice President Government Affairs here at Athens Services. I'm very excited
• month, Athens will continue to provide support in a number of areas ensuring the city's compliance. And SB 1383 requires
• reports to Cal Recycle. The state governing agency that documents their SB 1383 programs and progress. Athens services has
• overseeing and supporting local food recovery programs. Athens provides the outreach and education to these customers, and the city
• part of the amendment between the city and Athens, we've implemented weekly bulky sweeps at each of the designated parks
• in February, so look forward to, to seeing those from Athens as well as from the city. As you can see here
• actual cost of service with no surplus retained by Athens? Maybe this, this Is a presentation from Athens right now that
• . And again, Madam Mayor, this is, this is a presentation from Athens right now. This is, yeah. This isn't time to
• contract is the enforceable mechanism that guarantees residents or refunded or credited if Athens collects more than its
• documented costs? Again, the contract isn't before you right now. This is a presentation from Athens on, on the
• . And I know sometimes I have forwarded to Athens, which then Athens had replied in specific because they have
• showed that Athens collective revenue exceeding its service costs, would you agree yes or no? That Zoe and, and
• that Athens collective revenue exceeding its service costs, would you agree yes or no, that Zoe requires these changes
• with us. You can always visit our website as well at athens services com. Could You post your website to
• link. Uh, it links to Athens services, but you can put in there literally hundreds of different items, and it'll
• the new, what Athens is doing to address that? And you guys have Jeeps going around and checking the trash
• to Athens, or, I am gonna ask Liz to, to pinch hit on that one. There, There's the, the process
• when we, uh, voted on this, um, I think Athens committed to putting stickers on the lids color, like
• didn't replace all the equipment right up front 'cause we were trying to mitigate costs. So Athens commit that
• their customer service center, that if a resident calls and says they can't see something, the Athens customer service
• question. Uh, mayor Pro tem Contos, like I mentioned, a Athens has developed a, a proprietary, and I think it's
• City of Athens logo, right? Just Okay. Yes, yes. They're clearly marked. And they'll be, uh, the drivers of
• those are typically wearing an Athens Polo. They'll have an Athens badge, probably a safety vest as well. So
• getting for Athens? And then the city tax, How Much, what, how much were they trying to gather? 5 million? Or
• is this upping at 25 million or 50 million? Since Athens is here, can we have a representative? So again, I
• , I'd like to also know the results of that information as well. Thank you Sherry Barian, jd. Yeah, Athens
• that. And I think that's all I had to say. Thank you. Next speaker. JD . Think Athens. Good
• manager, oh, no, no, we're up against the clock. We need to get this approved tonight. You approve Athens
• know you're up top there talking with Athens regarding the 1380, um, three increase. I encourage, um, questions
• regarding Athens to be directed to Athens. Um, again, I'm always available to assist where I can, but, um, Athens
• following the, yeah, I mean, I, I do like to have Athens come in and explain. Well, that's the Same
• thing. That's, oh, well yours worked a little differently, but Ma Madam Mayor, If it's Athens or, or staff
• explain to us Yes. To be Athens And about business, about the small business or any other restaurant, uh

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• CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT WITH ATHENS SERVICES
• CONSIDERATION OF CITY WASTE CAPACITY AND SUSTAINABILITY AGREEMENT BETWEEEN THE CITY AND ATHENS SERVICES

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• million dollar plus Athens, uh, payback. First, for the record, false narratives have been circulated specifically by
• . I'm the president and CEO of the Greater West Covina. We'd like to speak on the Athens 12 Amendment. The
• the years. Uh, last time was 2022. When I informed the council that if they adopted the Athens contract
• little bit about the Athens contract. Jim talked about the franchise fee. We all know that's a tax, that's
• , I'm gonna, I I like Athens, right? They do good service. They've always been good with me. Nothing against
• customer of Athens in West Covina, we would see a rate decrease instead of increase. We could see a savings
• businesses. Um, I wanna talk about Athens. Nothing against Athens. I think they're a great company. Um, I think
• just, just to pick up trash. Um, again, nothing against Athens. Um, it's just a lot of money. We're putting
• , the, the Athens item is on the agenda tonight. I'll let counsel answer your questions and, uh, the provider
• , pulled by Councilman Gutierrez. Yes. Thank you, mayor. Um, I think, uh, this is the Athens contract, so I think
• either if city staff or uh, Athens could present on it or vice versa. Um, I'll give a brief
• , the c inter city entered into negotiations with Athens to amend the existing agreement to comply with the state's
• is or is not in compliance. And we are subject to fines at that time. Uh, we have Athens here
• also to answer any further questions. Councilman , you would like to ask any questions? Um, yes. If Athens
• and City Council. My name is Liz Ramirez, the Vice President of Government Affairs at Athens Services. So as
• go in your green container. No plastic. So I will say Athens is unique in that we do allow clear
• Athens or the city is proposing to do. This is written in the SB 1383, uh, regulations. So contamination
• doesn't go there, What Athens been doing, that automatically We will, that's going to be part of the new program
• . Great. So if, um, city staff at an Athens today, uh, report on it. Thank you, council member, honorable Mayor
• . Um, before I use the sustainability agreement, um, Athens in West Covea have no ne negotiated an agreement
• to help further increase the city's overall diversion. This agreement will enable the city in Athens to capture and
• capacity with these additional tons at an Athens facility. The city will be responsible for encouraging those third
• parties to haul to an Athens facility. It'll also allow all of our residents and businesses to self haul
• , um, to the Athens Murph facility. It will also better track all of the tons we do not track now
• , which will help us to be more, um, landfill avoidance. And again, we have Athens here to answer any other
• further questions. Um, yeah, so if Athens could elaborate on it, So many of you know, I think most of
• those tons to an Athens facility, there is value to us there. Do you have any questions? Councilman Gutierrez
• staff, whoever wants to talk about it or, or Athens, um, or maybe staff. Um, , I think one of
• maybe if Athens or, or, or whoever wants to speak about, um, what, what the contract specifically is about
• agreement encourages the city to help redirect tons to an Athens facility. It is on a five year, uh

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• Department, hope team and other departments to address homelessness, graffiti, and neighborhood concerns. Working with Athens Vector

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• contractors like Athens Trust Services, TransTech engineers, they voted on matters involving them. Do you dispute that

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• Mayor Vu ever introduced you to city contractors or business? No. So how do you know Athens Trash Services
• . He was a major sponsor of the Moon Festival last year. Southern California Gas Company, Athens Royal Coaches

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• Rep. Okay. And, and who's in charge of our trash pickup at their bus stops? Is it in Athens? Yes
• . Yes. Athens is responsible. That's correct. So have we notify Athens? So they're overflow trash cans? Yes, we have