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Report regarding a resolution approving the City Council's response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report, dated July 11, 2024, entitled, "The State of Compost Compliance in San Mateo County" and authorizing the City Manager to send the response letter on behalf of the City Council. (Marissa Garren, Public Works Management Analyst II)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council approve the City of South San Francisco's draft response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report, "The State of Compost Compliance in San Mateo County" and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to send the response letter on behalf of the City to the Honorable Judge Amarra A. Lee.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On July 11, 2024, the City of South San Francisco (City) received a letter from the Honorable Amarra A. Lee of the San Mateo County Superior Court, requesting the City's response to the findings and recommendations outlined in the Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) Report titled "The State of Compost Compliance in San Mateo County" (Attachment 1). This report offers a detailed overview of Senate Bill 1383, which mandates organic waste collection for California businesses and residents and discusses strategies for improving participation and diversion rates in organic waste management.
The Grand Jury has requested the City's response to findings F1 through F8 and recommendations R1 through R8. The Public Works Department and SSF Scavenger Co., Inc. met to discuss a coordinated response to the report, and any subsequent, collaborative implementation of its recommendations. The City's response must include a statement as to whether the city agrees or disagrees with each finding, as well as a response to each recommendation. Responses to recommendations must state whether the recommendation has been implemented, will be implemented, requires further study, or will not be implemented. These statements must be accompanied by a ...
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