CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Authorization for Submittal of Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalReycle) Application for Payment Programs and Related Authorizations for a Period of Five Years
1) Resolution authorizing submittal of CalRecycle grant applications and related authorizations for which the City of Glendale is eligible for five years.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for November 14, 2023 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff regularly submit applications for various Cal Recycle grants to provide additional funding opportunities for environmental programs. The intent of this item is to obtain authorization through a resolution to submit applications to CalRecycle on behalf of the City of Glendale.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached resolution authorizing submittal of CalRecycle grant applications and related authorizations for which the City of Glendale is eligible for five years.
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BACKGROUND
Beverage Container Recycling Grant
CalRecycle provides grant payments to governmental agencies to support recycling and waste reduction programs within their jurisdictions. The beverage container grant program has been in place for several years with the goal of maximizing the redemption of California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers. Each jurisdiction’s designated funding amount is based on population.
Organics Recycling Grant
CalRecycle is administering grant payments to assist with the implementation of California Senate Bill 1383 (SB1383), also known as the short-lived climate pollutants act.
This bill is intended to reduce the disposal of organic waste such as food in landfills and requires refuse haulers to recycle organics. SB 1383 grant funding can be used for collection, capacity planning, edible food recovery, education, program evaluation, procurement, record keeping, outreach and enforcement.
ANALYSIS
CalRecycle provides grant payments to governmental agencies to support various environmental policies and programs. As is required by the beverage container recycling grant, SB 1383 local assistance grant, and many other grants, CalRecycle requires the submittal of a resolution authorizing the submittal of the application, assignment a signature authority on behalf of the organization, and the identification of a time period which the authorizations are valid.
The submittal of these grants and future grants through CalReycle will allow the city to continue to provide funding for otherwise un-funded State mandates. The SB 1383 grant is a non-competitive grant that provides jurisdictions funding to assist with the implementation of SB 1383 requirements. This legislation sets numerous requirements on both the jurisdiction and the community with no other available funding source.. This grant opportunity will provide Glendale with the finances to ensure the city complies with these regulations.
The city received 2021-22 SB 1383 grant funding in the amount of $288,291. A new SB 1383 grant is available for 2022-23 in the estimated amount of $331,615 with the approval of the attached resolution. The funding will be used to offset the cost of the residential cart replacement project. In fiscal year 2023-2024, new carts will be provided for the Tuesday and Wednesday residential collection routes. The resolution also provides Public Works staff with the authorization to apply for future CalRecycle grants or funding opportunities for the next five years.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. CalRecycle grant payments will be deposited into the Refuse Fund (5300) and used for various environmental programs. 4 7
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This item is considered a ministerial activity and therefore, not subject to CEQA review.
ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: Approve the attached resolution and authorize the submittal of grant applications for various environmental programs.
Alternative 2: Elect not to not approve the attached resolution and these grant applications for environmental programs will not be submitted.
Alternative 3: The City Council may consider another any other alternative not proposed by staff.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Yazdan T. Emrani, P.E., Director of Public Works
Prepared by:
Regina Wheeler, Recycling Coordinator
Etienne Ozorak, Integrated Waste Superintendent
Daniel Hardgrove, Assistant Director of Public Works
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS / ATTACHMENTS
None.