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year renewal option exercisable by the City Manager and City <br />Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually, for a total <br />amount not to exceed $150,000 for the initial three-year period, <br />subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager <br />and City Attorney. (AGMT NO. 2018-005) <br />25B. TWO-YEAR 'EXTENSION OF THE SOLID WASTE CONSULTINGI <br />SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SLOAN VAZQUEZ MCAFEE, LLC' <br />{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1 & 5} — Public Works Agency <br />Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, concerned for not receiving full consulting report <br />from Sloan Vazquez, lack of a zero waste plan, and failure to bring <br />consultants change of scope for approval; need to look at goals, innovative <br />ideas, and new waste management consulting firm through a new request <br />for proposal process. <br />Councilmember Solorio, echoed comments by Mayor Pro Tem; concerned <br />with lack of innovation, improvements to waste management services and <br />fresh approach; have not had innovative ideas or savings. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento, expressed support of retaining a new waste <br />management -consulting firm, possible impact to the timeline; possibility of <br />having current consultant address concerns directly with elected officials <br />and discuss opportunities to incorporate innovative waste services. <br />Executive Director of Public Works Agency, Fred Mousavipour noted that <br />retaining a new waste management consulting would delay the process; <br />provided update on community outreach efforts; also, current consultant <br />has ability to implement innovative waste services and address cost <br />concerns. <br />Councilmember Villegas, stated that elected officials have questions and <br />expectations and should direct communication to the individuals who <br />perform the work. <br />Councilmember Benavides, opined necessity to demonstrate commitment <br />to advancement and progressive initiatives within the City, and being more <br />environmentally friendly; expressed concerns with retaining new waste <br />management consultant - increased fees; need to accelerate waste <br />management services contract. <br />City Manager Godinez, noted that contract is complex, changing scope of <br />work will increase timeframe; may require a Work Study Session to address <br />policy objectives. <br />Sloan Vazquez consultant noted that scope of work revisions have <br />increased budget allocation; commitment to address any concerns raised. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JANUARY 16, 2018 <br />