5H Consent - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

File Number: 23-539 The City of San Leandro received $124,045 in grant funding from CalRecycle in 2021 to support SB 1383 implementation and compliance. Grant funds were expended in fiscal year 2021-2022 through fiscal year 2022-2023 to create educational materials for organic waste generators, provide outreach to multi-family properties and commercial businesses on SB 1383 requirements, purchase countertop kitchen pails, and acquire a subscription to Recyclist, a software database that assists with SB 1383 recordkeeping and reporting requirements. CalRecycle is administering a second round of Local Assistance grant funding to further support the implementation of these robust regulations adopted by CalRecycle pursuant to Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016 and SB170 Budget Act of 2021. This second round of funding is a non-competitive grant program for local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of the regulatory requirements associated with SB 1383, including but not limited to: ·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 Under this authorization, the City of San Leandro will apply for additional funding from CalRecycle to support the City’s SB 1383 compliance. Grant funds will be utilized to secure a consultant that will help identify any remaining SB 1383 compliance gaps , create a robust SB 1383 implementation plan to address the identified gaps, improve record keeping and reporting protocols , establish the City’s Implementation Record, establish best practices for monitoring SB 1383 compliance activities designated to the City’s franchise collector, analyze options to meet SB 1383’s recovered organic product procurement requirements, and assist with the implementation of SB 1383-compliant Construction and Demolition programs and Environmentally Preferred Purchasing policies. Grant funds will be used to develop implementation processes, monitoring protocols, and strategic plans to enable staff to meet SB1383 requirements. Future grant funds will be used to enhance current programs and may be directed towards developing SB 1383 enforcement plans which will include training of staff conducting enforcement activities and developing best management practices. 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 Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/21/2023