Department of Public Works Proposed Amendments to Anti-scavenging Ordinance PMC Chapter City Council July 20, 2015

Department of Public Works Amendment Goals Deter large scale scavenging of City’s recyclables Strengthen ordinance to allow for more effective enforcement Reduce scavenging activity & associated nuisances 2

Department of Public Works Amendment Goals (Cont.) Expand scope of ordinance to include special & large venue events Receive full credit for City’s diversion efforts Prepare to implement Zero Waste Strategic Plan Initiative #6  Enhance enforcement of Anti-scavenging ordinance 3

Department of Public Works Amendment Progress Presented draft ordinance amendment to MSC July 14, 2015 and received support Presented to Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) for comments on March 17, 2015  Recommended minor modification to clarify “scavenging” definition  Specify residential & commercial collection containers  Voted unanimously to approve ordinance amendment 4

Department of Public Works Recent Issues & Actions Recent Issues  Ordinance enforceability questioned by Police Department & City Prosecutor  Existing ordinance language vague, limited in scope & out of date with current programs & operations  AB1594 & AB1826 mandate organics recycling  AB1826 requires commercial organics recycling starting April, 2016  AB1594 discontinues allowing recycling credit for green waste used as landfill alternative daily cover (ADC)

Department of Public Works Proposed Changes Add following definitions  Scavenging  Special Events  Large Venue 6

Department of Public Works Proposed Changes Add new language  Clarify City ownership of materials in or around residential or commercial solid waste containers  Allow for confiscation of scavenged recyclables  Forbid private/informal recycling agreements between a scavenger and a property owner on city collection days  Allow for issuance of citations to vehicle drivers/registered owners observed participating in scavenging 7

Department of Public Works Implementation Transition Thirty (30) Day Education Period  Warnings issued to 1 st time offenders  Bilingual flyer/verbal communication  Community education  Special/Large Venue events imprinted City of Pasadena recycling container liner bags 8

Department of Public Works Recommendations 1.Find that proposed amendment to Anti-scavenging Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section (b) 3 (General Rule); 2.Approve proposed changes to Anti-scavenging Ordinance to deter theft of City recyclables & receive full diversion credit for material; and 3.Direct City Attorney to draft an ordinance amendment within 60 days consistent with provisions set forth herein 9