Reso. No. _____
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA (1) APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) BETWEEN WEST CONTRA COSTA INTEGRATED WASTE
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (RECYCLEMORE), A JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY, AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND REGARDING
IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 1383 REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE MOU
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) sets a statewide goal for the reduction of short-lived climate pollutants by diverting 75% of organic waste disposal to landfills by 2025 and recovering 20% of currently disposed surplus food for human consumption by 2025; and
WHEREAS, jurisdictions are required under SB 1383 to provide organic waste services such as, but not limited to, organic waste collection, edible food recovery programs, education and outreach, and monitoring and enforcement; and
WHEREAS, SB 1383 designates the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) as the regulatory authority to achieve these organic waste disposal reduction targets; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is a member agency of the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore), a California joint powers authority; and
WHEREAS, RecycleMore is responsible for implementing most State-mandated recycling and organics programs in West Contra Costa County and is willing to expand its current scope to achieve compliance with the new requirements of SB 1383 on behalf of its member agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond staff has been working with RecycleMore staff to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Richmond and RecycleMore to establish roles, responsibilities, and requirements regarding the implementation of SB 1383 as required by the State of California and regulated by CalRecycle; and
WHEREAS, CalRecycle, as the regulating authority, conducts oversight and enforcement on jurisdictions to achieve compliance with SB 1383 requirements, and as a result, the City of Richmond is subject to compliance evaluations; and
WHEREAS, this MOU enables RecycleMore to leverage its specialized expertise to comply with the new SB 1383 requirements while imposing minimal strain on the City's already limited staffing resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore) and the City of Richmond regarding the implementation of SB 1383 regulatory requirements;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond authorizes the City Manager or his designee to execute the MOU between RecycleMore and the City of Richmond in substantially the form attached, and to make such changes or additions prior to execution, with the concurrence of the City Attorney, as are necessary or appropriate to maintain consistency with the MOUs executed by other member agencies;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond
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authorizes the City Manager to take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing recitations are true and correct and are included herein by reference as findings.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on Mmmm dd, yyyy, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on Mmmm dd, yyyy.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond