DATE: November 2, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Senate Bill 1383 Implementation: Adopt Resolutions and Introduce an Opt-in Ordinance to Adopt the Countywide Ordinance to Comply with SB 1383 - Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) and introduces an Opt-in Ordinance (Attachment III) to adopt the Countywide Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance (ORRO); and adopt a resolution (Attachment IV) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a memorandum of understanding with the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health to assist with enforcement of the ORRO.
SUMMARY
Senate Bill (SB) 1383 is a state law that aims to achieve a statewide reduction in emissions of short-lived climate pollutants by reducing the amount of organic waste disposed. The law requires that by January 1, 2022, jurisdictions adopt and enforce an ordinance that will implement SB 1383 regulations. To assist member agencies and create consistent requirements throughout Alameda County, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA, also known as StopWaste) adopted a countywide model ordinance that can serve as the enforcement mechanism for Alameda County jurisdictions. The ordinance is titled the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance (ORRO). It was adopted by the ACWMA on July 28, 2021, and supersedes the existing Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (MRO). In order for the ORRO to apply to Hayward, Council must adopt an Opt-In Ordinance. If adopted, the ORRO will become effective and the MRO will be repealed on January 1, 2022.
The Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviewed this item at several CSC meetings including the September 13, 2021 meeting, where the CSC recommended that Council adopt an ordinance opting into the ORRO. The CSC also recommended increasing outreach to businesses regarding proper recycling and indicated support for increasing f...
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