City Council

9I.\nAPPROVAL OF WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE (WISE)\nAGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE\nAs the current Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA) approaches the end of its term, Orange\nCounty Waste & Recycling (OCW&R) has developed the Waste Infrastructure System\nEnterprise (WISE) Agreement as its successor to address rising operational costs,\nregulatory requirements, and long-term landfill needs. The WISE Agreement introduces\na phased disposal rate structure and updated terms to maintain continued landfill access\nand reliable solid waste disposal services for the City.\nRECOMMENDED ACTION:\n1. City Council find that the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA per\nSection15378(b)(5) [Project does not include]: organizational or administrative\nactivities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in\nthe environment; and\n2. Approve the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the\nCounty of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and\n3. Approve the Franchise Hauler Acknowledgement with CR&R Incorporated for\ncompliance with obligations under the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE)\nAgreement; and\n4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise\n(WISE) Agreement and Franchise Hauler Acknowledgement.