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The report from the Office of the City Auditor evaluates the Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Enforcement Program in San José, focusing on its goals and performance expectations. It identifies three main findings: the need to clarify the mission and workload expectations of the IWM Enforcement team, the importance of expanding proactive enforcement coverage citywide, and the necessity to streamline administrative tasks to allow inspectors more time in the field. The report includes recommendations for each finding aimed at improving the effectiveness of the enforcement team.
Key points
The IWM Enforcement team oversees solid waste management enforcement in San José.
The team has experienced a decline in workload and public complaints.
New responsibilities have been added to the team, but overall case handling has decreased.
Performance expectations for inspectors are currently not being met.
Proactive enforcement is limited and follows geographic trends of complaints.
Administrative tasks are time-consuming and hinder fieldwork.
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Office of the City Auditor Report to the City Council City of San José INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM: CLARIFYING GOALS AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS WOULD IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE Report 23-03 September 2023 This page was intentionally left blank Office of the City Auditor Joe Rois, City Auditor September 1, 2023 Honorable Mayor and Members Of the City Council 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 Integrated Waste Management Enforcement Program: Clarifying Goals and Performance Expectations Would Improve Enforcement Coverage The Integrated Waste Management division (IWM) of the Environmental Services Department (ESD) oversees collection, processing, and disposal of solid waste and recycling in the City of San José. The IWM Enforcement team enforces Municipal Code and contractual requirements to resolve problems with solid waste management, including dangerous accumulation of solid waste, improper set outs of containers, illegal hauling, and other issues. The team has five positions to respond to complaints and initiate cases for problems they see in the field and conduct outreach with residents and businesses. The objective of this audit was to...
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The report from the City Auditor discusses the Integrated Waste Management Enforcement Program, highlighting the need for clarifying goals and performance expectations to improve enforcement coverage. It outlines findings related to changing complaint trends, the need for proactive case management, and the streamlining of administrative tasks to allow inspectors more time in the field. The report includes seven recommendations aimed at enhancing service delivery within the program.
Key points
The IWM Enforcement team enforces Municipal Code and contractual requirements related to solid waste management.
There has been a decline in public complaints, affecting workload and enforcement activities.
Inspectors are currently conducting fewer inspections than expected.
Proactive case management should focus on areas with fewer complaints to ensure comprehensive coverage.
The current software used by the team is outdated, complicating data entry and management.
The report includes seven recommendations to improve service delivery in the IWM Enforcement Program.
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Integrated Waste Management Enforcement Program: Clarifying Goals and Performance Expectations Would Improve Enforcement Coverage A Report from the City Auditor Issued September 2023 http://www.sanjoseca.gov/auditor 1 Background Example of Dangerous Waste Accumulation, a Common Case Type • The IWM Enforcement team enforces Municipal Code and contractual requirements to resolve solid waste management issues. • Typical cases include dangerous accumulation, improper set out of containers, illegal hauling, and other issues. • The team has five positions to respond to complaints and conduct outreach with residents and businesses. 2 Finding I: ESD Should Clarify the Mission and Workload Expectations of the IWM Enforcement Team Complaints and Caseload Have Changed Over Time • A decline in public complaints has contributed to lower workload. • Work in other areas has declined, including shifting enforcement of illegal dumping to Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. 1600 Unauthorized hauler 1200 Other No collection service 800 Illegal dumping Dangerous Accumulation 400 Container/other, setout 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023* * Through June 30 3 Finding I: ESD Should Clarify the...
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This document contains public comments from Jordan Moldow regarding the Integrated Waste Management Enforcement Program Audit Report (File # CC 23-167) presented to the Transportation and Environment Committee. Moldow expresses satisfaction with some findings but highlights significant concerns about illegal trash set-outs in bike lanes, which he believes pose a public safety risk. He urges for additional recommendations to address education and enforcement related to trash set-outs in bike lanes, citing a recent fatal incident involving a cyclist. Moldow emphasizes the need for immediate action to prevent further tragedies.
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Jordan Moldow submitted public comments regarding the Integrated Waste Management Enforcement Program Audit Report.
He is supportive of some findings but criticizes the report for omitting issues related to illegal trash set-outs in bike lanes.
Moldow calls for additional recommendations to improve education and enforcement of trash set-out regulations.
He cites a specific incident where a cyclist was killed due to a brush pile in a bike lane as a preventable tragedy.
Moldow urges the city to take immediate action to rectify dangerous conditions in bike lanes.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jordan Moldow Monday, September 11, 2023 12:17 AM TEPublicComment; City Clerk District3; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; District4; District 6; city.auditor Public Comment - Item (d) 2. File # CC 23-167 "Integrated Waste Management Enforcement Program Audit Report. (City Auditor)" - Transportation and Environment Committee 9/11/2023 Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important [External Email] Public Comment from Jordan Moldow (95112; District 3) regarding Item (d) 2. File # CC 23‐167 "Integrated Waste Management Enforcement Program Audit Report. (City Auditor)" ‐ Transportation and Environment Committee 9/11/2023: I am happy with some of the findings and recommendations in the report. However, I am disappointed that the report completely omits a huge public safety problem: illegal/improper trash set‐outs in bike lanes. There should be additional recommendations added to the report, to address education (both with San Jose city staff; and with residents and workers) and enforcement of trash set‐out regulations as they pertain to bike lanes. Trash collection protocols along bike lanes may also need to...