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File Number: 22-083 ·Monitor generators for compliance and conduct enforcement; and ·By January 1, 2022, the City must adopt an ordinance requiring all organic waste generators comply with the regulations. The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is administering a one-time grant program meant to provide aid in the implementation of regulations adopted by CalRecycle pursuant to Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016 and SB170 Budget Act of 2021. This non-competitive grant program provides $57,000,000 of funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB 1383, including but not limited to: ·Capacity Planning ·Collection ·Edible Food Recovery ·Education and outreach (includes organic waste & edible food recovery) ·Enforcement and Inspection ·Program Evaluation/Gap Analysis ·Procurement Requirements ·Record Keeping Analysis The City of San Leandro will utilize grant funds to secure a consultant that will help create a robust education and outreach program. The campaign will target residents-with the focus being multifamily properties-and businesses about the benefits of organics recycling. Grant funds will be used to create advertisements, flyers, and educational materials in a variety of media formats (print, social, video), languages, and delivery methods. Funds will also be used for the purchase of equipment, such as countertop kitchen pails and paper bag liners for residents, in addition to organics and recycling bins for businesses. These tools will support proper sorting and recycling throughout the San Leandro community. Finally, the City will acquire a subscription to Recyclist, a software database that will assist with SB 1383 recordkeeping and reporting. This grant does not require the City to match funding. If CalRecycle awards the City this grant, the Finance Department will create a cost center specific to the grant to track all related expenditures. Moving forward with the grant will not only help the City meet its state-mandated requirements, but also help reach its Climate Action Plan goals on emissions reduction and waste management. Methane has four times the amount of impact on emissions than CO2 and reducing organic waste disposal is one step to limiting methane. Furthermore, encouraging better consumption habits will encourage resource conservation, water savings, and healthier environments. CalRecycle could potentially fine jurisdictions from $500 to $10,000 per day for non-compliance depending on the violation. The City’s compliance with SB 1383 will mean a significant workload increase for staff. Currently, the Recycling Program is staffed by one full time Recycling Specialist, so inter-departmental collaboration and developing of external partnerships will be crucial to the City meeting the Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 3/17/2022