HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015.173 (10-06-15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015.173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO COMPLY WITH AB 1826 MANDATORY COMMERCIAL
ORGANICS RECYCLING AND TO COORDINATE WITH WASTE RESOURCES INC.
ON IMPLEMENTATION
WHEREAS, AB 1826 (Chesbro) requires businesses to recycle their organic
waste on and after April 1, 2016 depending on the amount of waste they generate per
week, and for local jurisdictions to implement organic waste recycling programs to divert
this waste away from landfills; -and
WHEREAS, on and after January 1, 2016, local jurisdictions shall implement an
organic waste recycling program; and
WHEREAS, by April 1, 2016, businesses that generate 8 cubic yards of organic
waste per week shall arrange for organic waste recycling services; and
WHEREAS, if the jurisdiction is found to not have made a 'good faith effort
CalRecycle can place the jurisdiction on a compliance order.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council authorize staff to comply with AB 1826
Commercial Mandatory Organics Recycling.
Section 2. That the City Council authorize staff to start coordinating with
Waste Resources Inc. on providing organics recycling to covered businesses.
Section 3. That the City Council direct staff to bring back a report to the City
Council on the fees and scope of the organics recycling to be offered to covered
businesses for approval.
Section 4.- That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED th
ATTEST:
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aria Quinonez, City Clerk
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6t" day of Octob r, 2015.
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Luis Solache,
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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David A. Garcia, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
J. Arnoldo Beltran, City Manager
illiam 6EStracker. P.E Director
Public Works/ City Engineer
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of October, 2015.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE,
SANTILLAN -BEAS AND SOLACHE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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aria Quinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CASTRO, HERNANDEZ,
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council
of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 2015.173 on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on
the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 6th day of October, 2015.
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
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