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| 20250506 | LA County | San Gabriel | City Council | Order of Business 4 | E. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE FOOD RECOVERY FOR EQUITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND HEALTH (FRESH SGV) PROGRAM, UTILIZING $58,710 OF CALRECYCLE’S SENATE BILL (SB) 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM In 2016, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 was passed by the California State Legislature which implemented statewide targets to reduce the disposal of organic waste and increase the recovery of edible food for human consumption. SB 1383 requires local jurisdictions to establish food recovery programs and strengthen existing food recovery networks. The SGVCOG partnered with SCS Engineers to establish and administer the Food Recovery for Equity, Sustainability, and Health Program San Gabriel Valley (FRESH SGV), aimed at optimizing the recovery of surplus edible food across the region. The initiative helps reduce food waste, combat food insecurity, and support cities in meeting state- mandated food recovery requirements. There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund. Participation in the FRESH San Gabriel Valley Program will be funded through the City’s awarded funds from CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program, specifically in budget account 124-800-57-96-584. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of San Gabriel and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG); and 2. Approve a purchase order for $58,710 with the SGVCOG for participation in the Food Recovery for Equity, Sustainability, and Health Program (FRESH SGV). | May 06, 2025 LA County San Gabriel City Council Order of Business 4 #E |