Report Prepared by: Monique Gama, Recycling Coordinator, Public Works
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Notification of Intent to Comply to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to Secure Administrative Civil Penalty Relief for SB 1383 Requirements
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of a Notification of Intent to Comply to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to secure administrative civil penalty relief for SB 1383 (organic waste) requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-09, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting the Notification of Intent to comply for CalRecycle approval regarding Organic Waste Reductions.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Public Resources Code section 42652.5(d) and Title 14 California Code of Regulations.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced has been working toward meeting all the requirements set forth with the passing of SB 1383, Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP): Organic Waste Reductions. SB 1383 requires implementation of organic waste and food recovery programs effective January 1, 2022 to both residential and commercial customers, with compliance objectives in collection & processing, monitoring & enforcement, product procurement, ordinances & policies, edible food recovery, education & outreach, and reporting & record keeping. However, due to various reasons, such as costs involved, the creations of infrastructure to process the material and delays experienced from the pandemic, we were unable to accomplish every item addressed in Title 14 of the Califo...
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