City Council

E. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY\nCOUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE\nFOOD RECOVERY FOR EQUITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND HEALTH (FRESH\nSGV) PROGRAM, UTILIZING $58,710 OF CALRECYCLE’S SENATE BILL (SB)\n1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM\nIn 2016, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 was passed by the California State Legislature\nwhich implemented statewide targets to reduce the disposal of organic waste\nand increase the recovery of edible food for human consumption. SB 1383\nrequires local jurisdictions to establish food recovery programs and strengthen\nexisting food recovery networks. The SGVCOG partnered with SCS Engineers to\nestablish and administer the Food Recovery for Equity, Sustainability, and\nHealth Program San Gabriel Valley (FRESH SGV), aimed at optimizing the\nrecovery of surplus edible food across the region. The initiative helps reduce\nfood waste, combat food insecurity, and support cities in meeting state-\nmandated food recovery requirements. There is no fiscal impact on the General\nFund. Participation in the FRESH San Gabriel Valley Program will be funded\nthrough the City’s awarded funds from CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Local Assistance\nGrant Program, specifically in budget account 124-800-57-96-584.\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as\ndefined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.\nRecommended Action:\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement\nbetween the City of San Gabriel and the San Gabriel Valley Council of\nGovernments (SGVCOG); and\n2. Approve a purchase order for $58,710 with the SGVCOG for participation in\nthe Food Recovery for Equity, Sustainability, and Health Program (FRESH\nSGV).