CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
10/14/2024
1 SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Application and Administration of the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pacifica Authorizing a submittal of an Individual Grant application for the Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program”
STAFF CONTACT:
Scott Leslie, Director, Parks, Beaches and Recreation
(650) 738-7387
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers a program that provides local California government agencies-including cities, counties, and regional programs with opportunities to promote increased recycling of beverage containers and reduce litter from single-use containers. The Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program was designed to support projects that either expand recycling infrastructure or reduce the use of single-use beverage containers.
One of the key areas for potential grant funding is the installation of public water bottle filling stations, which would reduce the need for single-use water bottles at parks, beaches, and other public facilities. To determine the optimal locations for these stations, members of the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation and Public Works Departments conducted a survey of high-traffic areas around public water fountains. Based on this assessment, the final list includes single water bottle filling stations at Fairmont Park, Fairmont West Park, Edgemar Park, Rockaway Beach, Sanchez Library, Frontierland Park, and the City Council Chambers, with two stations each planned for the Community Center, the Pacifica Pier, and Linda Mar Beach.
If selected, the grant would cover the costs for purchasing, shipping, and installing these filling stations. The total grants funds requested is $129,836.89, and no matching funds are required for this grant.
As part of the grant application process, CalRecycle requires the City Council to approve a new resolution. This resolution authorizes the submission of the grant application to CalRecycle, designates the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Director to sign all grant-related documents, and allows a two-year period for the installation of the filling stations. The City Manager recommends adopting this resolution, which would enable the City of Pacifica to apply for and benefit from the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program.
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October 14, 2024
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
The Council may choose not to adopt the resolution.
RELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND WORK PLAN:
Pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation: The CalRecycle grant funds will be used to install public water bottle refilling stations reducing the number of plastic bottles used by the public.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this action.
ORIGINATED BY:
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department
ATTACHMENT LIST:
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October 14, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. ___-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PACIFICA AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF AN INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE BEVERAGE
CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the California Public Resources Code authorizes the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to administer various Grant Programs; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of this authority, CalRecycle is required to establish procedures governing the administration of the Grant Programs; and WHEREAS, CalRecycle grant application procedures require, among other things, an applicant’s governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle Grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Director Scott Leslie is authorized to submit an application to CalRecycle for the City of Pacifica.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or their designee, are hereby authorized as Signature Authority to execute in the name of the City of Pacifica all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these authorizations are effective for five years from the date of adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special and regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pacifica, California, held on the 14th day of October, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
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Sue Vaterlaus, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ _________________________________ Sarah Coffey, City Clerk Michelle Kenyon, City Attorney