TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: David Briggs - Environmental Resource Specialist
SUBJECT: Ordinance for Organic Waste Recycling and Food Recovery
RECOMMENDATION
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SET MATTER 10:00 AM - 15 Minutes
Director of Public Works requests the following actions regarding Senate Bill 1383 that requires reducing greenhouse gas generation by implementing programs that divert organic wastes from landfills:
1. Introduction and waiver of the first reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 8.6 to Title 8 of the Napa County Municipal Code regarding mandatory organic waste disposal and related requirements under SB 1383 and SB 1383 regulations; and
2. Approval of and authorization for the County Executive Officer to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Upper Valley Waste Management Agency (UVWMA) regarding implementation of SB 1383 for that area of Napa County under the jurisdiction of UVWMA.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California Senate Bill 1383 (2016) requires local jurisdictions to reduce greenhouse gas generation by adopting and implementing ordinances and programs that divert organic wastes from landfills. This mandatory organic ordinance establishes rules and procedures for diversion of organics through residential and commercial organics collection services, procurement of organic products, support and oversight of local food recovery, and enforcement of the SB 1383 regulations.
Portions of Napa County are under the jurisdiction of the Upper Valley Waste Management Agency (UVWMA). The County may, according to AB 1383 regulations, enter into an MOU with UVWMA to establish certain roles and responsibilities that the agency shall assume on behalf of the County.
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Staff reports.
2. Receive public comments.
3. Motion, second, discussion and vote on intention to adopt the ordinance.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
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