REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Interim Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: AHMAD ALKHAYYAT, PE, MBA, Assistant Director - Solid Waste
Department of Public Utilities - Solid Waste Management Division
CHERYL BURNS, MPA, Senior Management Analyst
Department of Public Utilities - Administration
SUBJECT
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Actions related to Senate Bill 1383 - California's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308/Class 8 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. ***BILL - (For introduction) Amending Chapter 6, Article 2 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to waste collection and disposal (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission to CalRecycle a Notification of Intent to Comply with the mandates of Senate Bill 1383 to achieve the organic waste reduction goals established in Section 39730.6 of the California Health and Safety Code (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
4. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a grant application to CalRecycle through its SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for one-time funding in the amount of $718,149 to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with Senate Bill 1383, and authorizing the Director of Public Utilities or designee to execute all application and grant agreement documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308/Class 8 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article 2 of the Fresno Municipal Code, related to waste collection and disposal.
3. Approve a resolution authorizing submission to CalRecycle a Notification of Intent to Comply with the mandates of Senate Bill 1383 to achieve the organic waste reduction goals establis...
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