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Department of Public Works Proposed Amendments to Anti-scavenging Ordinance PMC Chapter 8.60.310 City Council July 20, 2015.

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1 Department of Public Works Proposed Amendments to Anti-scavenging Ordinance PMC Chapter 8.60.310 City Council July 20, 2015

2 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

3 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

4 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

5 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questioned by Police Department & City Prosecutor  Existing ordinance language vague, limited in scope & out of date with current programs & operations  AB1594 & AB1826 mandate organics recycling  AB1826 requires commercial organics recycling starting April, 2016  AB1594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) 2020 5

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

7 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

8 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

9 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 15061 (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


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