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Los Angeles Regional Agency

Los Angeles Regional Agency. Formation of LARA. A group of 18 cities in the LA region A pproved by CIWMB (CalRecycle) in 2004 Joint Powers Agreement 14 charter cities AB 939 Waste Mandates 25% solid w aste d iversion by 1995 50% solid waste d iversion by 2000. LARA’s Mission.

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Los Angeles Regional Agency

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  1. Los Angeles Regional Agency

  2. Formation of LARA • A group of 18 cities in the LA region • Approved by CIWMB (CalRecycle) in 2004 • Joint Powers Agreement • 14 charter cities • AB 939 Waste Mandates • 25% solid waste diversion by 1995 • 50% solid waste diversion by 2000

  3. LARA’s Mission “To enhance the quality of living in member communities through conscious means of promoting environmental sustainability and responsibility.”

  4. LARA Cities • Artesia* • Beverly Hills* • Bradbury • Downey • Duarte* • Hermosa Beach • Hidden Hills* • Los Angeles* • Lynwood* *Original Charter Members • Manhattan Beach* • Palos Verdes Estates • Pomona* • Rancho Palos Verdes* • Redondo Beach* • Rosemead* • Sierra Madre* • South Gate* • Torrance*

  5. LARA Map

  6. LARA Diversion Rate • 57% diversion rate in 2003 • 61% diversion rate in 2004 • City of Los Angeles • 76.4% in 2013 • Zero Waste Goal by 2025

  7. LARA Disposal Rate • 2007 • 2014

  8. Applicant requests information package from LARA Lead Administrator at (213) 485-3692 LARA Approval Process LARA Lead Administrator sends information including sample staff reports, JPA, and Bylaws Applicant prepares Staff Report, presents JPA to its City Council/City Manager for approval and signatures Applicant sends letter of intent to LARA Administrator LARA Staff prepares agenda item Denied Approved LARA Board takes a vote Letter to applicant citing reasons for denial of application LARA informs CalRecycle of approval of newest member

  9. Structure • Board of Directors • Representative from each member jurisdiction • One vote per representative • Executive Board Officers elected to one-year term • Chair • Vice-Chair • Treasurer • Secretary • Executive Director – City of Los Angeles • Administrator – City of Los Angeles

  10. Meetings • Quarterly meetings • March, June, September, & December • Host Cities • Need quorum to vote on agenda items (10 cities) • Majority vote

  11. Finances • City of Los Angeles – Administrator • Annual dues – July • $0.18 per disposal ton (revised in June 2015) • Most recent CalRecycle Disposal Reporting System (DRS) Data • Finance Committee presents Budget in June

  12. AB 939 EARElectronic Annual Report • Due on August 1st each year • Source Reduction & Recycling Element (SRRE) – 55 Programs • Member Cities report as one entity • Save time and $$$$$ • Data collection and reporting by member cities • City of LA consolidates 55 programs from 18 cities and submits EAR • Annual Per Capita Disposal Rate • Implementation rather than numbers

  13. Annual CalRecycle Reviews • 4-Year Cycle Review • 2011-2015 • Individual LARA Cities and Programs • Conference Calls • Site Visits • Official CalRecycle Review Completed by early 2017

  14. Benefits • Networking • Peer sharing • One united voice • Issues/concerns • Disposal fluctuations are leveled out

  15. Benefits • Facebook and website • www.laregionalagency.us/ • www.facebook.com/LAregionalagency • News/updates • Recycling information • Education & outreach events

  16. Benefits • CalRecycle’s Office of Local Assistance and Market Development (LAMD) • Representative attends quarterly meetings • Provides any news/updates • Grants • New requirements • LARA Staff assistance/guidance during CalRecycle reviews and site audits

  17. San Gabriel Environmental Awards

  18. Legislation • AB 1826 Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling • January 1, 2016: Jurisdictions must have an organics recycling program in place. • April 1, 2016: Businesses that generate 8 cubic yards of organic waste per week shall arrange for organic waste recycling. • January 1, 2017: Businesses that generate 4 cubic yards of organic waste per week shall arrange for organic waste recycling. • January 1, 2019: Businesses that generate 4 cubic yards or more of commercial solid wasteper week shall arrange for organic waste recycling.

  19. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Julie Jacobe at (213) 485-2968 or julie.ann.jacobe@lacity.org

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