A. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, in undertaking its obligations under this chapter, the city shall have the sole authority and responsibility to perform the following non-delegable determinations, programs or activities, and in doing so may utilize city personnel:
1. Initially determine, or modify, the organic waste collection services approach to be used by the city, either the standard organic waste collection services set forth in Article 3 of the SB 1383 Regulations, or the performance-based collection services set forth in Article 17 of the SB 1383 Regulations, and may consult with the authorized collector regarding the same.
2. Adopt organic waste recovery and edible food recovery standards and policies consistent with the SB 1383 Regulations.
3. Grant waivers from certain SB 1383 Regulations to an organic waste generator, and prepare and maintain records regarding such waivers and exemptions as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18984.11.
4. Conduct inspections and investigations of organic waste generators for compliance with applicable SB 1383 Regulations, and prepare and maintain records regarding such activities in accordance with 14 CCR Section 18995.1.
5. Conduct inspections and investigations of complaints of alleged violations of Chapter 12 of the SB 1383 Regulations, and prepare and maintain records regarding such activities in accordance with 14 CCR Section 18995.3.
6. Apply for waivers or exemptions from certain SB 1383 Regulations, granted by CalRecycle, and maintain records regarding such waivers and exemptions as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18984.12.
7. Apply for waivers from SB 1383 requirements granted by CalRecycle in the event of emergencies or disasters, and maintain records regarding such waivers and exemptions as set forth in 14 CCR Section 18984.13.
8. Regulate food recovery organizations and food recovery services for compliance with applicable SB 1383 Regulations.
(Ord. 575 § 2, 2022)