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k. Prepare Final Ordinance. The EcoNomics team will work with the City to identify any additional code items that are needed to fully implement the City's recycling goals. Task 1.2 Revise and Update the Solid Waste and Recycling Sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as Needed EcoNomics will draft revisions to the City's Existing Municipal Code Chapter 16. Garbage, Trash and Weeds to reflect the new SB 1383 programs (particularly diversion of organics), add required new definitions, etc. Our team will assess the definitions in the franchise agreement in light of the Chapter 16 definitions and those in state law (particularly the implementing regulations forSB 1383 and definitions added by SB 1383) and recommend to the City changes as needed. The City's definitions can and should be customized to its circumstances. Areas that will be assessed and result in recommended changes include: a. Revise Definitions. b. Examine and Consult with City Staff Departments Concerning Sections on Code Enforcement, Collection, Permits, Award of Franchise/Collection Contract, and Other Issues. c. Revisions for Consistency with State Diversion Requirements. d. Cal Green section of the code and to Enclosure Standards. e. Other Conforming Changes, Task 1.3 Assistance with City County Payment Program Reporting EcoNomics will assist the City in completing the City County Payment Program report on an annual basis and will assist in tracking eligible expenditures during the term of the grant cycle. Additionally, EcoNomics will assist with completing the grant reporting process on an annual basis. EcoNomics has developed a system with CalRecycle that has made consulting costs related to AB 341 outreach eligible for reimbursement through the City County Payment Program. This system, which has been implemented in Santa Ana, requires extensive documentation of the consulting effort to verify eligibility. EcoNomics will track all AB 341 outreach -related consulting costs for submittal to CalRecycle for 50% reimbursement. Task 1.4 CalRecycle Reporting and CalRecycle Compliance Troubleshooting EcoNomics currently assists its client cities with legislative tracking, CalRecycle interface, and compliance reporting. EcoNomics has connections with key policy makers, advocacy groups, and regulatory agencies in Sacramento and is aware of pending solid waste legislation as it develops. EcoNomics has direct contact with senior level staff at CalRecycle and, as such, has the ability to provide its clients with high-level insight into the legislative and regulatory development processes. EcoNomics will continue to provide the City with new SB 1383 reports, as new FAQ's, tools, and guides role out from the State. 11