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2012 Davis Integrated Waste Management Plan It is often requested that the City’s diversion or per capita disposal rate be compared to other local agencies. The charts and tables presented in Appendix K offer such a comparison. However, it must be noted that CalRecycle itself strictly advises against such comparisons: Advisory! The per capita disposal rate is a jurisdiction-specific index and cannot be compared between jurisdictions. The per capita disposal rate is used as one of several "factors" in determining a jurisdiction's compliance with the intent of AB 939, and allows the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and jurisdictions to set their primary focus on successful implementation of diversion programs. Meeting the disposal rate targets is not necessarily an indication of compliance. http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/LGCentral/reports/diversionprogram/JurisdictionDiversionPost2006.aspx Unfortunately, this warning is rarely heeded and comparisons between other jurisdictions are frequently performed regardless. If a comparison must be done, the best way to compare one jurisdiction to another is to look at the waste generation. The tables and figures in Appendix K compare the residential and employee waste generation per capita numbers of several jurisdictions. The State of California took another step to increase diversion in 2011, when the governor signed AB 341, increasing the current State goal from 50% diversion to 75% recycling by 2020. AB 341 created the Mandatory Commercial Recycling law, which requires that all businesses that generate four or more cubic yards of waste each week and all multi-family communities with five or more units must arrange for recycling service. Most Davis customers that fall under the Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law are already required to recycle under Chapter 32 of the Davis Municipal Code (see Appendix A). The few customers that do not are reviewed yearly by DWR and City staff for compliance. The City’s past, current and future projected diversion rates and per capita disposal rates are shown in Appendix K. 7.1.2 Davis City Council Goals and Key Objectives 2012-2014 The Recycling Program is guided by several of the City Council 2012-2014 key objectives of Fiscal Stability, Sustainability and Community Strength and Effectiveness. The Sustainability goal and guiding principles are listed below. DRAFT Sustainability Enact policies that strive to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Guiding Principles: Reduce the community’s carbon footprint and achieve measurable GHG emission reductions. Focus on mobility systems that will reduce carbon emissions. Increase water and energy efficiency of existing resources and explore alternatives. Conserve resources in an environmentally responsible manner. Promote reduction of resource consumption and waste generation, preserve agriculture, promote local food production, reduce automobile and energy use, foster a healthy and vibrant economic climate based on green technologies, and create a people-centric urban design environment. Actively participate in regional planning activities in the areas of transit, air quality, water and wastewater resources, land use and agricultural and open space conservation. Page | 7-52
2012 Davis Integrated Waste Management Plan Prioritize cost effective actions that build on past success and establish a foundation for long-term actions. Actions 5— Prioritize actions to implement Climate Action and Adaptation Plan across all council goals. 5—Review staffing necessary to support Sustainability 5— Collaborate with DJUSD, PTAs, non-profit organizations and others to promote Ride/Walk Davis and to increase bicycling and walking to school, using education and encouragement programs or infrastructure improvements where appropriate. (See Beyond Platinum Action in Infrastructure.) 4— Advance development of community energy plan. • Conduct Energy Assessment to evaluate energy service and production options. • Consider steps necessary to establish local control of energy production, distribution and efficiency programs. 4— Complete and implement an innovative Integrated Waste Management Plan 3— Address long-term maintenance and funding needs for wildlife habitat areas (West Area and Northstar ponds, Putah Creek, Covell Drain and dedicated species habitats for owls, fox, etc.). Prioritize areas within City limits. 3— Continue to pursue implementation of urban limit line, farmland protection and habitat conservation through acquisition of open space/easements. 3— Expand alternative energy facilities, such as community solar facilities and other competitive technologies. 2— Establish community-based farms. 1—Work with local Non-Governmental Organizations and subject matter experts to develop, identify funding for and begin implementation of a community based engagement plan to reduce household GHG emissions, drive local demand-side green economic activity and enhance community resiliency. 1—Implement an energy efficiency and renewable energy production program for city operations to achieve cost savings and GHG reductions consistent with the CAAP (41% reduction below 2010). 1—Add/upgrade spaces/options for charging e-vehicles and review utilization of the spaces. Identify and implement practices to reduce use of paper in all aspects of city business. Collaborate with organizations promoting sustainable programs/projects which assist with implementation of the Climate Action Plan, such as Valley Climate Action Center, Cool Davis Foundation, UC Davis, etc. Begin an assessment of climate-related vulnerabilities of local food, water and energy supplies, infrastructure and the public health system. DRAFT 7.1.3 Alignment of Natural Resources Commission Priorities with Council Direction The purpose/functions of the Natural Resources Commission that relate to the recycling program are as follows: Advises the City Council on the preservation, management and enhancement of the city's natural resources. Reviews and recommends ways to implement the Yolo County Solid Waste Plan and improve city-wide recycling efforts. Advises on environmental matters relating to global warming, and toxic and hazardous substances. Reports to the City Council recommendations for legislation and other actions that would limit actual or potential threats to the natural resources of the city. Page | 7-53
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