HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM Zero Waste Week 2013CITY OF Agenda Item No: 3.1
Meeting Date: March 18, 2013
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: CITY MANAGER
Prepared by: Cory Bytof,
Sustainability and Volunteer Program
Coordinator
City Manager Approval__
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 17 THROUGH MARCH 22, 2013
"ZERO WASTE WEEK" IN SAN RAFAEL, AND ENCOURAGING
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN WASTE
REDUCTION AND ZERO WASTE ACTIVITIES
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The San Rafael Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), adopted by the City Council in April 2009
and subsequently incorporated into the City's General Plan, lays out goals and implementation
strategies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with State objectives.
Our 2005 GHG inventory identified approximately 14% of our emissions as coming from waste.
In December, 2009 the Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Management Joint Powers
Authority (JPA) published a Zero Waste Feasibility Study, which identified programs that
member agencies and the JPA could implement to significantly reduce the amount of waste
going to the landfill. The JPA subsequently prepared a Zero Waste Toolkit to assist its member
agencies to adopt policies and ordinances to help move toward zero waste.
In the past few years, the City of San Rafael has accomplished a significant amount in the area
of zero waste. The following are several highlights:
• In 2011 the City adopted a Zero Waste Resolution, as represented by Program LF1 1 in
the CCAP, committing the City to a 94% diversion goal by 2025.
• In 2011 the City adopted a Construction and Demolition Debris Ordinance, which
establishes a minimum landfill diversion of 70% of construction debris, with increasing
percentages through 2025.
• The City has been an active member of the JPA since its inception in 1996, participating
in the Zero Waste Grant Fund, supporting outreach efforts, appointing community
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[D8mb8[S to the Local T8Sh Fo[ce, and serving as lead agency with regard to
Franchisor's Group work On CO|heCUVD agreements and r8fUS8 h8U{e[ rate structures.
City Manager Nancy Mackie became the Chair Ofthe JPAiO2O12.
* In 2012 the City amended the collection agreement with Marin Sanitary Service (MSS) in
order to establish 8 zero waste recycling revenue fund and Dl8[OOh8|iZ8 many 0fthe
zero vvaaia programs yWSQ has implemented in the past several years such as
residential yard and food scrap collection for composting. MSS currently boasts a 75%
diversion rate, one of the highest in the 8Lai8.
• In 2012' COUOCi| GppnDV8d the Food to Energy (F2E) pPDg[8Dl. g joint project with K4ariO
Sanitary Service and the Central Marin Sanitation Agency, which will take pre -consumer
food scraps from food preparation facilities and iu[D itinto energy 3tthe waste water
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• In 2012 the City adopted a Resolution urging the State Legislature to enact an extended
producer responsibility framework and cO[DDlidiDg the City to implement environmentally
preferable purchasing practices.
* In 2012 the City adopted an ordinance banning the use of expanded polystyrene takeout
food C0Dt@iOerS in food service facilities.
0 In 2012, the City worked with the JPA and the K48hO R8SOU[c8 and Recovery
ASS0cigUOO to 8DleOd the HDUS8hON H@Z8PdOuS Waste 8g[eerD8Ot to modernize
Op8[@U0DS and to include low-cost residential ha2@njOUS vV8Ste pick up S8rViQe8 to
cVDnp|HDleOt the current free drop-off services.
• The City is currently VvO[kOg with MSS to support and promote the Dl8OdatO[y
CVDlmOeRcia| and Dlu|U-b]Dlik/ [8ovciDg k]vv passed by the State LeoiS|8tVn8 in 2011 and
made effective iO2O12.
* With regard to City fGoi|iU8S and Open3UOOS. staff has eliminated vv8te[ bottles,
established GD 8DVinODDlHDt8||V friendly '@Dit0[i8| SUpp|iGG po|iCy, pnODlDt8s z8nO waste
principles through the City Employee Green Team, and has enhanced recycling efforts
in City departments.
° CU[nBDUy. the City is vYD[kiOg with the jPA to pnOdUCS an eDVinOODlSDt8| F8Vi8VV
framework to assist all interested cities in Marin in passing 3 single Use bag ordinance,
which would then come b3Council for adoption later this year.
The above demonstrates the City's sincere commitment to zero waste, and staff will continue to
pursue further opportunities working with MSS, the JPA, and our other community partners.
ANALYSIS:
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Recycling Network ([5RRN).|tiSheld iOthe Bay Area March 17through 22this year.The JPA
and Marin Sanitary Service are both sponsors Vfthe event. The centerpiece Of ZeroVV8Ste
Week iSthe Zero Waste Update featuring NCRA'Sannual Recycling Update and the Zero
VV8Ste |nt8rD8tiOO8| Dialogue. Four hundred and fifty professionals, local elected officials,
advocates and members of the media will take part in this special two-day event and hundreds
more will take tours and participate in the special activities, including City OfSan R8h3e/ staff.
This Resolution represents the City's commitment tOsupport zero waste activities and
eOOJU[8g8 di8|OgU8 and /8@[OiDg related to accomplishing our Zero VV8gte G08/ of 94%
diversion by2O25.
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Adopt Resolution
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: 2013 International Zero Waste Week Announcement
RESOLUTION NO. 13512
A RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 17 THROUGH MARCH 22, 2013 "ZERO
WASTE WEEK" IN SAN RAFAEL, AND ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS AND
BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN WASTE REDUCTION AND ZERO WASTE
ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, The placement of materials in waste disposal facilities, such as landfills
and incinerators, causes damage to human health, wastes natural resources and
transfers liabilities to future generations; and
WHEREAS, Waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting conserve natural
resources, reduce pollution and are cheaper than destructive disposal when all costs
are considered, and assist in the creation of jobs in local communities; and
WHEREAS, approximately 14% of the greenhouse gases emitted within the City of
San Rafael in 2005 were associated with waste disposal; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2009 the San Rafael City Council adopted the San Rafael
Climate Change Action Plan which includes Program LF -11 which states, "Adopt a Zero
Waste Goal and develop a Zero Waste Strategic Plan for San Rafael"; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2011 the San Rafael City Council added the Sustainability
Element to General Plan 2020, which includes Policy SU -9 which states, "Reduce
material consumption and waste generation, increase resource re -use and composting
of organic waste, and recycle to significantly reduce and ultimately eliminate landfill
disposal," and Program SLI -9a, which states, "Adopt a Zero Waste Goal and a Zero
Waste Strategic Plan to achieve this goal"; and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2011 the San Rafael City Council passed a Zero Waste
Resolution committing the City to a 94% diversion rate by 2025, with diversion meaning
the elimination of materials from being disposed of in a landfill; diversion of recycling
materials to be reprocessed into usable forms with minimal transport, energy use and
other deleterious environmental or social effects; the maximum practical reuse,
recirculation and repair of usable items and components; and the reduction of
unnecessary packaging; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2011 the San Rafael City Council adopted an ordinance
mandating the recycling of construction and demolition debris, which establishes a
minimum diversion of 70% of construction debris, with increasing percentages through
2025, consistent with the diversion goals contained in the Zero Waste Resolution; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2012 the San Rafael City Council adopted a Resolution
urging the State Legislature to enact an extended producer responsibility framework
and committing the City to implement environmentally preferable purchasing practices;
and
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2012 the San Rafael City Council adopted an ordinance
prohibiting the use of expanded polystyrene foam takeout food containers in food
service facilities; and
WHEREAS, The Zero Waste International Alliance, the GrassRoots Recycling
Network, and the Northern California Recycling Association are hosting International
Zero Waste Week, March 17-22, 2013, and the 8th Zero Waste International Dialogue
and 18th Annual Recycling Update on March 19th and 20th in the San Francisco Bay
Area, sponsored in part by the Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Management
Joint Powers Authority.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of San Rafael declares the
week of March 17 through March 22, 2013 "Zero Waste Week in San Rafael"; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of San Rafael hereby re -commits itself to the
ultimate goal of Zero Waste, whereby no materials are land -filled, but are instead fully
recycled, repaired and reused; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of San Rafael encourages all residents,
businesses and public agencies in San Rafael to commit to reducing waste and
embracing zero waste in their daily activities; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of San Rafael will partner with regional, state,
national and international communities to actively pursue strategies that will go beyond
reuse and recycling to eliminate waste upstream.
1, Esther C. Beirne, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on Monday, the 18th of March
2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Colin, Connolly, Heller, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Esther C. Beirne, City Clerk
For Immediate Release Contact: Portia Sinnott, GRRN Program Director
portia@grrn.org, 707 861-0991 or 707 824-9931
www.ncrarecycles.org and www.grrn.org
In March, thousands of jurisdictions and businesses world-wide will be celebrating International Zero Waste
Week. Would your agency or firm benefit from sponsoring ZWW activities? Would your town or city like to join
the festivities? Would you like to save up to 30% by registering early (now by 2/14) for the Zero Waste
Update? For more information visit www.ncrarecycles.org to learn about Sponsorship Benefits,
Preliminary Programs, Tours, Registration, Lodging and Logistics and ZWW Resolutions.
International Zero Waste Week (ZWW) is the brainchild of the Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) and
the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA). Assisted by GrassRoots Recycling Network (GRRN), these groups are now
seeking sponsors as well as participants. Sponsors receive recognition on all promotional materials, websites and signage
plus multiple registrations. Sponsorships support event expenses, speaker travel, student scholarships and the year-
round activities of our groups. See the current list and logos below.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, the centerpiece of Zero Waste Week is the Zero Waste Update featuring NCRA's very
popular annual Recycling Update and the Zero Waste International Dialog. Four hundred and fifty professionals, local
elected officials, advocates and members of the media will take part in this special two-day event and hundreds more will
take tours and participate in the special activities.
Held in Berkeley on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20, the Zero Waste Update will provide innovative and
practical solutions to reduce waste and move toward high diversion and Zero Waste. International case studies will be
highlighted, as well as the work of North American communities and agencies on the cutting edge of sustainable materials
management.
Registration is now open. Visit the NCRA and GRRN websites for more details or call 510 982-1841. Potential sponsors
should visit the GRRN Sponsorship page and then send a note to the ZWIA Planning Committee or call Ruth Abbe at 415
235-1356.
Zero Waste Week 2013 - SF Bay Area
■ Sunday, March 17 - Bay Area Zero Waste Youth Convergence
■ Monday, March 18 — San Francisco Zero Waste Tours and Reception at Fishermans' Wharf Zero Waste Zone
• Tuesday, March 19 — NCRA Recycling Update
■ Wednesday, March 20— Zero Waste International Dialog
• Thursday, March 21 — Zero Waste Certification Meeting at Oakland City Hall
■ Friday, March 22 — East Bay Zero Waste Tours and Reception at Urban Ore EcoPark
Zero Waste Week Resolutions
NCRA and ZWIA are encouraging government and industry groups to pass a resolution declaring March 17 — 22 "Zero
Waste Week" The goal is to foster support for, create events in alignment with, and/or encourage the adoption of policies
supporting Zero Waste in communities worldwide. The sample resolution is posted on the MCRA website as well as actual
events and accomplishmenrs. For additional information contact MCRA Vice President Laura McKaughan at
lmckaughan@ncrarecycles.org.
ATTACHMENT A
THANKS TO OUR EARLY BIRD SPONSORS:
Northern California Recycling Association
California Resource Recovery Association
Waste Management of Alameda County and Urban Ore, Inc
HDR Engineering, Pacific Rim Recycling, Recology, Republic Services,
Rick Anthony Associates and USAgain
Altamont Educational Advisory Board, City of Fremont, Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, EcoCycle,
Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District, LA Shares, Marin Sanitary Service, Marin County Hazardous &
Solid Waste Management JPA, Napa Recycling & Waste Services, PaintCare, R3 Consulting Group, San
Francisco Department of the Environment, Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter and StopWaste.Org
IN-KIND COOPERATING SPONSORS
California Product Stewardship Council, Mobius Network LLC, National Recycling Coalition, Oakland Zero Waste
Program, Recycling Organizations of North America (RONA), Reuse Alliance, SWANA Gold Rush Chapter, US
Composting Council, Zero Waste San Diego and Zero Waste Sonoma County
FRIENDS
Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf, Amador Valley Industries, LA Shares, Pleasanton Garbage Services,
Sonoma Compost and Tim Flanagan
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Background
The Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) is an association of recycling businesses, community groups,
municipalities and individuals committed to promoting, expanding, and institutionalizing recycling. For the past 17 years,
NCRA has held Recycling Update - a well-regarded annual one -day workshop.
Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) was established to promote positive alternatives to landfills and incinerators and
to raise community awareness of the social and economic benefits to be gained in striving for Zero Waste. Since 2002,
ZWIA has organized seven Zero Waste International Dialogs to bring Zero Waste community members together from
around the world to collaborate and celebrate Zero Waste.
GrassRoots Recycling Network (GRRN) is the leading voice calling for Zero Waste in North America. A network of
recycling and community-based activists, we advocate policies and practices to achieve Zero Waste, to end corporate
welfare for waste, and to create sustainable jobs from discards. Since 2009 GRRN has produced three National Zero
Waste Action Conferences as well as customized trainings and workshops. This event will serve as GRRN's 2013
conference.
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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SRRA / SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
DATE OF MEETING: March 18, 2013
FROM: Cory Bytof
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
DATE: March 8, 2013
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 17 THROUGH MARCH 22 2013 "ZERO WASTE WEEK"
IN SAN RAFAEL, AND ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN
WASTE REDUCTION AND ZERO WASTE ACTIVITIES
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