HomeMy WebLinkAbout101723-05.2 BROTMAN LETTERBrotman Residence
111 Bassani Drive
Danville, CA 94506
October 16, 2023
City Clerk / Town of Danville
Via Email: cityclerk@danviile.ca.gov
Re: Meeting Date: October 17, 2023 / Item 5.2 / Presentation by Recycle Smart and Republic Services
This email is being sent in connection with the above scheduled presentations by Recycle Smart and
Republic Services "RS".
In short, we have been in ongoing communications with RS for over 2 years regarding the repeated leaks
in our neighborhood created by RS' trucks. Unfortunately, the hydraulic fluids and other chemical
based products used cannot be cleaned up regardless of any attempts to do so by RS' cleanup vendor.
In fact, the attempted cleanup process only further degrades the integrity of the pavement. I have
communicated with RS management by phone, in person, by email, and in many cases I have sent them
photos.
Very simply, the trucks are not being properly maintained, regardless of what we are being told by RS to
the contrary. Throughout the neighborhood we see countless new leaks of all types and sizes every
Monday pickup. We are responsible good paying customers. We expect and deserve to have RS to do
their part, as contracted, to professionally remove refuse, not to leave evidence of their trucks' presence
every week that they are here.
Newell Arnerich and Cat Bravo have visited our neighborhood, and they have witnessed, first hand, the
appearance of our streets and all that has been caused by RS' poorly maintained equipment. On
Newell's visit, he immediately commented on what he saw, followed by him saying, "This is in violation
of Code." In fairness to ours, and other neighborhoods affected, contractual agreements and state
vehicle codes need to be appropriately enforced.
Interestingly, back in July, I received an "unsolicited" call, and then several emails from CaIly Walker /
Multi -Line Claim Specialist from a company called CCMSI. She represented herself as RS' insurance
company and she wanted to hear more about the damages to our neighborhood streets. I informed her
that it was best for her to be speaking directly with the Town of Danville, as the Town is the legal owner
of the streets. She continued to send me more emails that I forwarded on to Cat Bravo.
Cat and Newell have been good enough to provide us updates on the RS situation, in their efforts to
remedy this long, unresolved, and unfair matter.
While we understand that the Town has a pavement maintenance program, and certain scheduling
timeframes in which these projects are to be completed, respectfully, we feel that the Town of Danville
should pursue RS' insurance company, and the proceeds should provide the funds necessary for the
Town to re -slurry our streets as soon as possible.
We appreciate all of the Town of Danville's efforts!
Please confirm receipt of this email.
Thank you.
Jeff Brotman