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The change is driven by SB 1383’s “high diversion” requirement for jurisdictions with two‑stream systems, Casperian said, and the state’s certified facilities that meet the diversion threshold are scarce and not taking full capacity. He said the city’s alternative is to “convert our city to a 3 stream system where we would source separate our recyclables and our organics.”

Under the amendment negotiated with Athens Services, Athens will provide blue recycling service as a separate stream for all customers. Casperian said the city negotiated terms intended to avoid an immediate rate increase for residents and businesses, including a freeze of rates at the January 1, 2025 schedule and that, as staff described it, “we were able to freeze those rate increases for this year in 2025 and also for 2026.” He also said the contract’s annual adjustment formula will change from CPI to “trash CPI plus 1%.”

The amendment extended the contract’s rolling term from seven to 10 years and includes an agreement not to issue a notice of intent to wind down for five years, Casperian said. He told commissioners that the changes took effect after the city council’s Proposition 218 hearing and that staff and Athens have begun public outreach and implementation planning.

Athens Services staff gave a demonstration of how residents will sort materials and described operational details. Becky Chang, Athens’ director of government affairs, and Anthony Pacino, municipal account manager, described the new containers and outreach plan. Single‑family households that receive manual barrel service will be offered up to seven city‑ or hauler‑provided barrels; Casperian said customers must receive at least one barrel of each required color (black for landfill, blue for recycling, green for organics) and may choose colors for the remaining containers.

Athens will also replace the city’s periodic “dumpster day” events with a curbside bulky‑item pickup program. Athens will schedule pickups on request; Casperian said residents may request one free bulky‑item pickup per calendar quarter with up to five items per pickup (up to 20 items per year). Multifamily properties will be served through property managers or HOAs rather than by direct scheduling with Athens, staff said.

Athens described its composting process for organics and noted certain items that do not belong in the organics stream (for example, palm fronds and some hard shells) because they damage equipment or do not break down in the facility’s process. Staff and Athens said electronic waste and household hazardous waste will continue to be handled through separate safe‑center programs and periodic county collection events.

Casperian said Athens is conducting door‑to‑door waste assessments for commercial and multifamily properties, providing flyers, signage and training as needed, and that container deployment for commercial, multifamily and city facilities is planned for September with single‑family deliveries beginning in November and continuing over several weeks.

Commissioners asked about container swaps, electronics disposal and the hauler’s processing facilities. Athens staff described sorting technology and said the company composes food and yard waste at a Victorville facility using an aerobic, high‑temperature process. Athens offered to host facility tours for commissioners.

No commission motion or vote was taken on the SB 1383 implementation at the July 22 meeting; the presentation was an informational update and public questions were taken.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Natural Resources and Environmental Commission - July 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","South Pasadena staff and Athens Services told the Natural Resources & Environmental Commission on July 22 that the city will move from a two‑stream to a three‑stream curbside collection system to meet California Senate Bill 1383 requirements, and outlined a new curbside bulky‑item pickup program, container rollout schedule and contract changes.","taxTitle","South Pasadena City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70853,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6155528,"NREC recommends boost to South Pasadena water‑conservation rebates; five changes approved for FY 2025–26",4520,3177000,7697000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5475526-68ca98f0928f5bfbd7cb97226ece3651&start=3177&end=7697","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5475526-68ca98f0928f5bfbd7cb97226ece3651/thumbnail_3177000.jpg","/articles/6155528/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/NREC-recommends-boost-to-South-Pasadena-waterconservation-rebates-five-changes-approved-for-FY-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155528-58af9644632d34ff72fa58a284530abb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139128&Signature=CSY3MVTJx7F0nx~27~wDkLh-MPFqrtbFxZVkYqk0UOzykYJmv0z2HfiDaJ7sGDxzjeKAo7KCLa2RUnoT51YXqsv79W1jYlht2ThL6iIbDDIzSyAibXusBhDuqq0nv-~wSybElxcpqwercyiFWiosu8fHT2EJX1DE89-xLuE7kPqfDL-AX1noKASi93gKBG5K-uFKk7paKkcqoKrG0BF0VIznaDeH2Ogxekv7YkJVkS9Hrk0~uUbWWOYZQGjtFM1DRVl6ZaRP3lAp--8CfaJoZjPnGdBeJRP~24QF9QzTloVBUejsj2AsF9ld6AhO26-upOFwscEdRHYvxX7WSPZc5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Natural Resources & Environmental Commission voted unanimously on July 22 to forward a package of recommended changes to South Pasadena’s FY 2025–26 water conservation program that would raise several city rebate amounts and co‑funding levels intended to spur water‑saving projects.

Danielle (staff), the city’s water conservation program lead, told commissioners the program is funded through a water efficiency fee and supplements Metropolitan Water District (MWD) rebates with city funds. “The city’s water conservation program is funded through the water efficiency fee of about 14¢ per resident. Per unit of water billed to all customers,” she said. She outlined the program’s outreach, which included a six‑session Landscape Academy (more than 200 attendees), mulch and compost giveaways and mailings to roughly 10,000 residents.

Commissioners discussed the FY25–26 allocations and asked staff to increase incentives in several categories to drive participation. The commission’s recommendations — made after discussion and public comment — are:

- Increase the city co‑funding for residential turf removal from $2 to $4 per square foot, for a combined city+MWD total of $6 per square foot for eligible square footage. Staff noted MWD and city per‑applicant square‑foot limits remain in MWD’s control.
- Increase the city rebate for flow‑monitor devices from $100 to $200.
- Match MWD’s incentives for rain barrels and cisterns (city to provide the same per‑unit amounts as MWD for those items).
- Increase the city rebate for Energy Star dishwashers to $750.
- Increase the city rebate cap for drought‑tolerant plants (the city program cap referenced in the packet) to $2,000.

After commissioners discussed administrative details and whether funds are available, Chair Ng called for a motion to recommend the changes; the commission approved the recommendation by roll call: Chair Ng yes; Vice Chair Siegel yes; Commissioner Noe yes; Commissioner Rayevsky yes; Commissioner Yee yes.

Staff said the city’s rebates are designed to supplement MWD’s SoCal WaterSmart rebates; some city rebates require preapproval (for example, the plant and tree rebates) while others ask for before‑and‑after documentation. Danielle said current outreach includes direct mail, workshops, grants application assistance and on‑site assessments for multifamily and commercial properties. She reported that during FY 2024–25 the city processed about 56 MWD rebate applications representing roughly $26,000 in city investment and that the city and MWD combined committed about $36,000 in rebates during the year.

Commissioners urged staff to improve feedback loops so the city can better track why residents do or do not use rebates, to focus outreach on property owners with large turf areas and to pursue multifamily opportunities (a multifamily clothes‑washer rebate is under feasibility review). Staff said some pilot programs — for example, a graywater laundry‑to‑landscape pilot — remain under evaluation and would be returned to the commission for approval if staff recommends rollout.

The commission also approved routine minutes and other consent items later in the meeting.","The Natural Resources & Environmental Commission recommended raising several city rebate amounts and co‑funding levels for the FY 2025–26 water conservation program, including larger turf removal supplements and higher flow‑monitor rebates; commissioners voted unanimously to forward the recommendations to council.","actionData","errors"]

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