1 TO: City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Juan Ibarra, Administrative Analyst
MEETING DATE: November 7, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution to Accept Funds from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-23, authorizing the submittal of an application with the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
BACKGROUND
In September 2016, Governor Brown set methane emissions reduction targets for California (SB 1383 Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP). The targets set required reduction of organic waste disposal at 50 percent by 2020 and 75 percent by 2025 (from 2014 levels) and for people to consume at least 20 percent of currently disposed surplus food by 2025.
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is administering a grant program meant to provide aid in the implementation of regulations adopted by CalRecycle pursuant to Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016 and SB170 Budget Act of 2021.
This non-competitive grant program provides $90,000,000 of funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB 1383.
This is the second year of the grant program and the City of Lomita received $29,823 of grant funding during the FY 2021-2022 Cal Recycle funding period. The City is eligible to receive funding for the new Cal Recycle funding period regardless of receiving a prior award.
General Grant Requirements:
Eligible Cities must apply via Cal Recycle’s Grants Management System (GMS), have a Resolution approved by City Council to receive funds and have an Enforceable Ordinance pursuant to section 18981.2 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
The City of Lomita has met this requirement with the adoption of the SB 1383 ordinance Item No. 7e
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
2 in December 2021. Additionally, to comply with regulations mandatory organic waste collection services will begin in Lomita on January 1, 2024.
Use of Grant Funds:
Grant funds can be used for the implementation of SB1383 expenses such as:
• Capacity Planning
• Collection
• Edible Food Recovery
• Education and outreach (includes organic waste & edible food recovery) • Enforcement and Inspection
• Program Evaluation/Gap Analysis
• Procurement Requirements
• Record Keeping
Per the resolution, the intended use of funds includes SB 1383 related education and outreach, record keeping (SB 1383 tracking software) and the purchase of food recycling pails that will be made available to Lomita residents to help separate food waste at home.
FISCAL IMPACT
This action will allow staff to apply for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
The estimated fund amount is $75,000. Grant funds will be appropriated for the implementation of SB1383 Compliance.
OPTIONS
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-xx, authorizing the submittal of an application with The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
2. Do not approve.
3. Provide staff alternative direction.
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution
Reviewed by: Approved by:
Gary Sugano Ryan Smoot
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Prepared by:
Juan Ibarra
Administrative Analyst
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE SB 1383 LOCAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is offering the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program pursuant to Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016. This non-competitive grant program will provide onetime funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB 1383.
WHEREAS, the City of Lomita is eligible to receive a minimum of $75,000 from this grant program; and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for 1st round funding, an application along with an adopted resolution will need to be submitted by November 15, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lomita desires to participate in the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for the period beginning July 2021; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lomita intends to utilize the grant funds for: 1) SB 1383 Recycling Compliance and Software and; 2) Public Outreach and Communication efforts to implement SB 1383 organics recycling and; 3) purchase of food recycling pails to be distributed to Lomita Residents to help separate food waste.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lomita hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated them herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, to execute any and all documents necessary for participation in the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
SECTION 3. The City Council acknowledges that these authorizations are effective for five years from the date of adoption.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enterit into the book of originalresolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
[Signatures on the following page]
Attachment No. 1
Resolution No. 2023-23
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 7
th day of November 2023.
Barry Waite, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Trevor Rusin, City Attorney