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9 <br /> • In preparation for the second public hearing on May 5, 2016, introduce again (per Bond <br /> Counsel) the two bond orders which state the Board of County Commissioners' <br /> proposal to issue General Obligation Bonds to pay capital costs for providing school <br /> facilities and for housing for persons with low and moderate income. <br /> • The first bond order introduction authorizes the issuance of General Obligation Bonds <br /> in an amount not to exceed $120 million to support school facilities. <br /> • The second bond order introduction authorizes issuance of General Obligation Bonds <br /> in an amount not to exceed $5 million for housing for persons with low and moderate <br /> income; and <br /> • Hold open final action on the Bond Orders until after the May 5 public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> 6-c by Commissioner Jacobs <br /> 6-e by Commissioner Rich <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Price to <br /> approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> 6-c: Renewal of Food and Organic Waste Collection and Composting Contract <br /> The Board will consider approving an amendment renewing the contract with Judy D. <br /> Brooks Contractor, Inc. that enables the County Solid Waste Management Department to <br /> provide collection for separated food waste and other organic materials to commercial and <br /> institutional establishments throughout Orange County, and authorize the Manager to sign the <br /> Contract Amendment. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said he usually removes this item to express hope that the next <br /> time it comes up, there will be an internal organic waste recycling program so that out sourcing <br /> will no longer be necessary. He said he understands that state law prohibits requiring a living <br /> wage, but he recalled the Board directing the Attorney to come back with a policy that could <br /> serve as a guiding document to include in the bidding process, expressing the Board's intent. <br /> John Roberts said the Manager had informed the Board that this would be addressed <br /> during upcoming budget discussions. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said there was a presentation made, and the issue will be <br /> addressed in contracts where the County can legally require a living wage, but as this contract <br /> is a bidded one, there are limitations on the County's abilities. She said the living wage will be <br /> addressed in the 2016-17 budget. <br /> 9 <br />