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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Report 2023 - Diamond Bar.doc Annual Report 2023 City of Diamond Bar Prepared by: Valley Vista Services, Inc. 17445 E. Railroad Street City of Industry, CA. 91748 626-855-5581 626-581-3297 (fax) TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword……………………………………………………………………………….……Page 3 Company Information & Organization………………………………………………….…..Page 4 Summary of Monthly & Quarterly Reports…………………………………………………Page 5 Public Financial Reports…………………………………………………………………….Page 6 Container Information………………………………………………………………………Page 6 Community Participation……………………………………………………………………Page 6 Community Outreach………………………………………………………………………..Page 6 Inventory of Vehicles………………………………………………………………………..Page 7 Route Information…………………………………………………………………………...Page 7 Additional Information………..…………………………………………………………….Page 7 Foreword The information contained in the following report, as per the requirements of the Commercial Waste Collection Agreement, dated August 15, 2000, is for calendar year 2022 I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the contents submitted herein are true and correct. _Heather Bragdon____________ _05/01/24_____ Heather Bragdon Date Senior Reporting Specialist Valley Vista Services Inc. Company Information & Organization Valley Vista Services Inc. (VVS) is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of California in 1994, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zerep Management Corporation (Zerep). All of the outstanding stock in Zerep is owned by Manuel and David Perez. Zerep is also the sole shareholder of the City of Industry Disposal Company, Inc. (CID) and Vincent’s General Services, Inc. (VGS). The company is also managed by third generation sons David M., Christopher, and Peter Perez. Ownership of the company has remained within the Perez family since its inception in 1957. The shareholders of Zerep, together with three other family members, also own all of the outstanding stock of Grand Central Recycling & Transfer Station, Inc., a California corporation (GCR), which owns an additional site of approximately 10-acres adjacent to the VVS and operates a state-of-the-art materials recovery facility and transfer station located in the City of Industry. Permitted to handle 5,000 tons of municipal waste daily, the GCR facility allows VVS to meet the long-term recycling and disposal requirements of our clients. The headquarters of VVS is located on an approximately three-acre site in the City of Industry, California where VVS also stores and maintains its fleet of collection vehicles. VVS provides residential and commercial solid waste collection, hauling and disposal and recycling to the cities of El Monte, Diamond Bar, La Puente, Industry, Walnut, Claremont, Pasadena, Cypress, Hacienda Heights, Arcadia and various portions of the Exclusive Commercial Franchise in unincorporated areas in Los Angeles County. The following are key VVS personnel contacts: David Perez, President. Mr. Perez serves as President of VVS. Mr. Perez also serves as the President of Zerep, CID, VGS and Grand Central. Mr. Perez is responsible for strategic planning, public relations and the overall direction for VVS. Mr. Perez has more than 35 years of experience in the solid waste industry. David M. Perez - Vice President - Operations Christopher Perez - Vice President - Sales and Marketing Peter Perez – Vice President - Grand Central Recycling Jesse Quintana - Controller Grisell Vasquez- Client Services Manager Henry Rodriguez- Route Supervisor Janeth Coronel- Outreach Coordinator Heather Bragdon- Senior Reporting Specialist Valley Vista Services also utilizes the services of Waste Systems, Inc., a consulting firm, for various projects. Summary of Monthly & Quarterly Reports 2023 Tonnage Reports Pursuant to the agreement between VVS and the City of Diamond Bar, we have compiled the following data for waste collection, disposal, and overall diversion (see attached for monthly detailed tonnage information): All waste collected in the City of Diamond Bar was delivered to GCR and PVT. Residual waste is routinely disposed of at El Sobrante Landfill and Mid-Valley Landfill. For calendar year 2023 the overall VVS Route Diversion Rate was 30%. 2023 Fee Reports Public Financial Reports As a privately held company we do not disclose financial data in reports that will be part of public records. Pursuant to the audit requirements of our franchise agreement we will make financial and bank records available for review to the City or its auditor at the offices of VVS in the City of Industry to the level specified in our agreement. Container Information Attached you will find the summary of the number of containers in service as of December 31 by size (number of gallons/yards), service frequency, and type of service (refuse, Recycling, Green Waste). Community Participation The following monetary contributions were donated to Diamond Bar community-based organizations during the subject year 2023. $ 500.00 Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization 30th Anniversary Gala $ 1,000.00 Diamond Bar Friends of the Library Soiree $ 1,500.00 DBCF Beerfest Sponsorship Community Outreach The following events were supported by Valley Vista during the subject year 2023. April 2023- Valley Vista participated in the Diamond Bar Earth Day event at the AQMD parking lot. June 4th-Valley Vista participated in the Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization 30th Anniversary Gala with a $500 sponsorship to assist the flagship Drum and Bugle Corps and arts programs. June/July/August-Valley Vista participated in the Concerts in the Park & Movies at Summitridge Park. August 6th- Valley Vista attended the Friends of the Library Wine Soiree at the library’s new location. VVS sponsored as well. September 17th-Valley Vista attended the DBCF Beerfest at Diamond Bar Center. VVS also donated cardboard event boxes and sponsorship. September 27th-Valley Vista attended the State of the City Address at the Diamond Bar Center. December 3rd- Valley Vista attended the Windmill Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Diamond Bar Towne Center. December 9th-Valley Vista hosted a booth at the Winter Snowfest and Craft Fair at Pantera Park. December 9th-Valley Vista participated in the Making Spirits Bright Toy Drive at The Country. Valley Vista donated toys. Inventory of Vehicles Make Year Type Fuel Used License # Truck #  FORD 2018 Pull out Truck Diesel 38845M2 28  CCC 2012 Front Loader Natural Gas 13605H1 226  CCC 2012 Front Loader Natural Gas 56103H1 227  CCC 2007 Front Loader Natural Gas 35581H2 237  CCC 2021 Front Loader Natural Gas 19493C3 261  CCC 2021 Front Loader Natural Gas 99207N3 265   Route Information Route Type Material Collected    C004 Commercial MSW    C008 Commercial MSW    C018 Commercial MSW    C019 Commercial Recycling    C026 Commercial MSW    C062 Commercial MSW    C063 Commercial MSW    OR04 Commercial Organics    COMSCO0001 Commercial MSW Scout Service   Additional Information: There were no requests for sharps during 2023. There were 213 bulky item pick-ups in 2023, 47 in the 1st quarter, 56 in the 2nd quarter, 68 in the 3rd quarter and 42 in the 4th quarter. There were no HHW pick-ups in 2023. VVS continues to be involved with several City events by either sponsoring an event, attending an event, or providing containers for events. Graffiti seemed to be at a minimum in 2023 along with scavenging and contamination. VVS hopes that this will continue in 2024. Communication with the City’s Senior Management Analysts has continued to be excellent and VVS is looking forward to another great year.