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Regular Meeting
November 4, 2025
The Finance Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Community Meeting
Room and by virtual teleconference at 5:30 PM.
Present In-Person: Burt (Chair), Lythcott-Haims, Reckdahl
Absent:
Call to Order
Public Comment
Agenda Items
2. Recommendation to City Council for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract C09124501A
with GreenWaste of Palo Alto to Extend the Term for an Additional Four Years Through June
30, 2030, for an Estimated Average Annual Compensation of $24,840,211, including an
Estimated $1,400,589 in Additional Expenses; Approval of Replacement of Aging Collection
Vehicles for an Estimated $5,900,000 in Additional Expenses; Approval of a Budget
Amendment in the Refuse Fund; and Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Revocable Non-
Exclusive License For Use of a Portion of the Former Los Altos Treatment Plant Located at
1237 San Antonio Road by GreenWaste of Palo Alto Through June 30, 2030; CEQA Status -
Not a Project Agenda Items Reordered, Late Packet Report Added
MOTION: Councilmember Reckdahl moved, seconded by Councilmember Lythcott-Haims, to
recommend the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C09124501A with GreenWaste of Palo Alto
to extend the term for an additional four years to end June 30, 2030, for an estimated
average annual compensation of $24,840,211, including an estimated additional cost of
$1,400,589 for additional expenses in vehicle repairs and maintenance, and container
replacements;
2. Approve and authorize the replacement of aging collection vehicles for an estimated
total of $5,900,000;
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3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Appropriation for the Refuse Fund (requires a 2/3
majority vote) by:
a. Decreasing the Refuse Fund balance by $2,610,000; and
b. Increasing the Collection, Hauling, Disposal appropriation for Refuse Collection
by $2,610,000; and
4. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the revocable non-exclusive license for GreenWaste of
Palo Alto to continue using a portion of the Former Los Altos Treatment Plant, located at
1237 San Antonio Road, for an additional four years to end June 30, 2030.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
1. Update on the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Wastewater Treatment Fund, Capital
Improvement Program, and Long Range Facility Plan; CEQA Status – Not a Project Agenda
Items Reordered
NO ACTION
Future Meetings and Agendas
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M.