Council seeks follow-up on RDA projects, solid-waste RFP, and leaf-collection funding
Nov 21, 2025
Staff will issue notice-to-proceed letters for RDA-funded projects, the solid-waste RFP will include recycling scenarios to show true costs, and the council discussed funding options for the aging leaf-collection truck ('Snuftleupagus'), including a resident 'flash vote'.
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Staff reported several operational items for follow-up. CED Director Scott Hess said RDA project sponsors will receive 'notice to proceed' letters with 60–90 day response windows; projects that do not advance may have those funds reprogrammed as the City transitions from an RDA to a CDA. Public Works Director Dave Espinoza said a new solid-waste RFP will include multiple service options to reveal the actual cost of reintroducing recycling and noted opt-in recycling is operationally difficult due to separate billing and routing needs.
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