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RESOLUTION NO. 26-XX
CITY COUNCIL, TOWN OF ATHERTON, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON TO
AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN MATEO COUNTY
COMPOST FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1383 PROCUREMENT COMPLIANCE
______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) requires local jurisdictions to reduce organic waste disposal and annually procure recovered organic waste products (ROWPs), such as compost, to support greenhouse gas reduction and organic waste diversion goals; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has assigned the Town of Atherton an annual ROWP procurement target pursuant to SB 1383 regulations; and
WHEREAS, since 2021, the San Mateo County Compost for Climate Solutions Program (CCSP) has delivered over 30,000 tons of compost to farms and ranches in San Mateo County, supporting soil health, carbon sequestration, and climate-resilient agricultural practices while contributing to the Town of Atherton’s SB 1383 compliance; and
WHEREAS, beginning in 2026, the County of San Mateo will serve as CCSP administrator and will enter into a single intergovernmental agreement with the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to implement compost procurement, delivery, application, and required SB 1383 recordkeeping on behalf of participating jurisdictions; 4906-6558-3240.1 014537.030
WHEREAS, under this structure, participating cities will provide the County of San Mateo financial contribution to the CCSP in exchange for receipt of SB 1383 procurement credit proportional to their contribution, while avoiding duplicative administrative effort; and
WHEREAS, by participating in a County-administered program, Town of Atherton avoids the cost and staff time associated with developing and managing separate contracts, conducting procurement processes, coordinating field activities, and establishing recordkeeping and reporting processes, resulting in a more cost-effective and administratively efficient approach to SB 1383 compliance; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the MOU as to form and substance and desires to enter into the agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED AND ORDERED that the City Council of the Town of Atherton hereby authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo for participation in the San Mateo County Compost for Climate Solutions Program, for and on behalf of the Town.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to approve annual program authorization letters and funding contributions pursuant to the MOU, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. * * * * * *