CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET

Page 2 of 3 cost-based adjustment to garbage rates is being allocated to support the new Waste and Recycling Manager position that will oversee the City’s waste and recycling team and the Franchise Agreement, as well as other waste and recycling related programs and projects. Adequate staffing of the City's waste and recycling program is essential to assure compliance with state laws, including SB 1383. The penalty for non-compliance with SB1383 could result in fines that range from $500-$10,000 per day. If CalRecycle (the State Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery) finds a jurisdiction in violation of the regulations, pursuant to Title 14, CCR, Article 16 section 18997.3, CalRecycle shall impose penalties administratively as follows: Minor violation $500 to $4,000 per violation per day Moderate violation $4,000 to $7,500 per violation per day Major violation $7,500 to $10,000 per violation per day As part of the restructuring of the Public Works Department to increase operational efficiency, the Waste and Recycling program, including this position, and other positions supporting the City's waste and recycling efforts, will be transitioned to the Public Works Department later this fiscal year. EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY As a full-service municipality, the City provides a wide range of services and programs to meet the needs of all members of the community. Waste and recycling rates take into account both equity and sustainability considerations to ensure fair access to services and promote environmentally responsible waste management practices. The cost of waste disposal is vital to ensuring that the services the City provides are available in a healthy and safe manner to all members of the Pleasanton community. OUTREACH On March 18, 2024, a publicly noticed City Council Waste and Recycling subcommittee meeting was held. The addition of the Waste and Recycling Manager position was discussed at a public City Council meeting on May 21, 2024. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT This action advances the ONE Pleasanton strategic plan goal of Investing In Our Environment to continue to implement priority items from the Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP) to lead by example in environmental sustainability. FISCAL IMPACT The Waste and Recycling Manager position has an estimated fully-burdened annual cost of $266,100. As mentioned previously, this position will be funded entirely from the Pleasanton Garbage Service Reserve Fund (Fund 171) based on the approved cost-based rate adjustment for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials collection for fiscal year 2024/25. As such, there is no financial impact to the General Fund. Prepared by: Submitted by: Approved by: Page 32 of 454