Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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RECEIVE AND FILE LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS & PROOFS OF SERVICE; RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER "WRITINGS" RESPONSIVE TO LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS; CONDUCT EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
At its April 3, 2017 City Council meeting, the City Council determined that USA Waste of California, Inc. ("Waste") has failed or refused to provide to the City with vital documents, records, and other information required to assure the orderly transition of commercial and residential solid waste and recyclable services from Waste to Waste Resources, Inc. ("WRI").
Accordingly, the City Council authorized the City of Carson to exercise its subpoena powers, as granted by the Government Code, to compel production of this vitally needed information and to examine witnesses from Waste. Four such subpoenas have been served, with a "return" date of tonight's Council meeting.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following ACTION:
1. Receive and file a copy of the following legislative subpoenas and accompanying proofs of personal service:
a. Doug Corcoran, Director of Operations
b. Bill Higginbothem, Controller
c. Darrell Kato, Controller
d. Sandra Ruiz, Waste Management
2. Receive and file documents and other "writings" responsive to these subpoenas.
3. Place Waste representatives who are the subject of legislative subpoenas under oath, and conduct such examination of these witnesses as the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the scope of the legislative subpoenas and the requirements of law.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. In the event any witnesses(es) fail(s) to attend the City Council meeting, direct the Office of the City Attorney to refer this non-compliance to the Los Angeles County Superior Court and request that contempt proceedings be initiated.
2. In the event any witnesses(es) fail(s) to produce documen...
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