DATE:
July 21, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Melinda Sayre, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
Tammy Pelayes, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT:
Authorize Submittal of Applications for CalRecycle Grants
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-037 authorizing the submission of applications for all Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) grants for which the City is eligible for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this resolution.
BACKGROUND
CalRecycle offers various funding and grant opportunities to jurisdictions throughout the state in furtherance of the statewide goals of reducing, reusing, and recycling solid waste generated, thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health, safety, and the environment. Grant funding is essential in meeting the City of Hesperia’s long-term and short-term diversion goals and objectives, including compliance with state mandates.
Since 2007, the City has received a variety of CalRecycle grant awards totaling approximately $1,580,000 to assist in funding for Tire Amnesty events, Tire Cleanup activities, Rubberized Pavement Grants and the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The City of Hesperia is eligible to apply for grant funding to continue these beneficial and impactful grant programs.
CalRecycle’s requirements for grant applications require that the City Council adopt a resolution with a maximum duration of five years from the date of adoption. The resolution authorizes the submittal for all grant programs provided by CalRecycle and allows the City Manager or designee to execute all related grant and payment documentation. The current resolution is set to expire on February 21, 2027.
CalRecycle has allocated $1,500,000 for the Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program in Fiscal Year 2026-27, for collection, removal, transportation, recycling and disposing of California waste tires from tire piles and illegal dumping areas. Under the current resolution, the City has applied for the grant with a request for $74,000 in funding to offset the costs of approximately 5,800 tires anticipated to be illegally dumped during the grant term. If awarded the grant term could begin in October 2026 and end by October 2028.
Approval of this resolution will allow the City to continue applying for future CalRecycle grant opportunities to support regulatory compliance efforts and submit the required documentation to obtain reimbursement for expenditures.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Public Safety – Ensure public safety resources adequately protect our community.
Financial Health- Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of the recommended action.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Resolution No. 2026-037
City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members
Authorize Submittal of Applications for CalRecycle Grants July 21, 2026