CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: October 10, 2023
Subject
Updated Resolution Authorizing the City of Cupertino to Apply for CalRecycle Payment Programs.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 23-_____, authorizing submittal of applications for CalRecycle’s Payment Programs using an updated resolution as required by CalRecycle.
Reasons for Recommendation
For many years, the City has applied for and received non-competitive funding payments from CalRecycle to promote beverage container recycling, support staff attendance at the California Resource Recovery Association annual conference, and fund other allowable activities such as water filling stations. The City also applies for other funding from CalRecycle as it becomes available, such as the funds that support compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 1383, California's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy.
Requests for funding must be submitted with a resolution authorizing submission of applications. The City adopted a resolution in 2016 for that purpose, but as a condition of receiving funding, CalRecycle requires an updated version of the resolution be renewed every five years.
Sustainability Impact
CalRecycle is making funds available specifically for use in complying with (SB) 1383, California's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy. The updated resolution will allow the City of Cupertino to receive and use those funds for eligible activities including those in measures W-1 and W-3 of the City’s Climate Action Plan.
Fiscal Impact
Receiving funding from CalRecycle reduces draw upon City funds. CalRecycle grant funds are placed into the Resource Recovery program under account number 520-81-801 440-430.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
This action arises from the implementation of a current program and is not subject to CEQA. _____________________________________
Prepared by: Ursula Syrova, Environmental Programs Manager Reviewed by: Chad Mosley, Director of Public Works
Reviewed by: Matt Morley, Assistant City Manager
Approved for Submission by: Pamela Wu, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Resolution