City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2023 FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: GRANT FUNDING REQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,666 TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION FUNDS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ISSUE:
Authorize the submission of a Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Payment Program Application to the California Department of Resources and Recovery (CalRecycle) in the amount of $78,666 for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Authorize submittal of a Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Payment Program Application to the California Department of Resources and Recovery (CalRecycle) in the amount of $78,666 for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities; With at least five affirmative votes, and upon grant award, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $78,666, or the actual amount awarded, and appropriate expenditures in the same amount, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, CalRecycle Beverage Container 2023/24 Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit all necessary documents including but not limited to applications, funding requests, payment requests, agreements, amendments, and grant funding purchasing documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BACKGROUND:
On December 6, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution Νο. 23935 authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City all necessary applications, contracts, payment requests, agreements, and amendments in the process of applying for and securing funds under the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment program through June 30, 2028. The City has received $1,473,215 in Beverage Container Recycling funds to date.
DISCUSSION:
The California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act administered by the Department of Resources and Recycling Recovery (CalRecycle) distributes $10.5 million in Fiscal Year 2023/24 for the grant cycle. The funds are available to cities and counties for beverage container recycling and litter clean-up activities.
CalRecycle's beverage container recycling program aims to reach and maintain an 80% recycling rate for all California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers - aluminum, glass, plastic, and bi-metal. The current grant application is due January 17, 2024, and funds are anticipated to be distributed by CalRecycle in April 2024. The funds received will be used to target and develop programs to meet the goal of increased recycling. Activities will include supporting curbside recycling collection efforts using containers, flyers, utility inserts, and advertisements.
The City of Riverside is eligible to receive $78,666 in funding for Fiscal Year 2023/24, based on the per capita formula for distribution, which may be used over two years for the following activities:
Purchase of curbside recycling containers for residential customers.
Outreach to schools to provide recycling education and presentations.
Development of new promotional and educational materials to inform residents.
Increasing public education within the community and citywide departments to promote beverage container recycling.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This item contributes to Strategic Priority 4 - Environmental Stewardship and Goal 4.4 - to implement measures and educate the community to responsibly manage goods, products, and services throughout their lifecycle to achieve waste reduction outcomes.
The project aligns with each of the five Cross-Cutting Threads:
Community Trust - The Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division engages the community throughout the grant life cycle by promoting education and outreach activities related to recycling.
Equity - The Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division supports the City's equitable distribution of services to ensure every community member has equal access to share the benefits of community progress.
Fiscal Responsibility - The Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division is a prudent steward of grant funds and ensures deep collaboration with our grant partners throughout the entire lifecycle of the funds. lnnovation - The Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division prepares for the future by meeting the community's changing needs by promoting the purchase of bottles and cans recycling units for placement throughout the community.
Sustainability & Resiliency - The Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division supports recycling because it is good for the community and the environment as it reduces the energy we use, improves air and water quality, and fights climate change.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of this action is $78,666. Upon Council approval and grant award, an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of the grant award will be recorded in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Cal Recycle Beverage Container 23/24 Program revenue account 9350600-334100 and expenditure account 9350600-440210. There is no City match required for the award.
Prepared by: Christina Navaratnam, Senior Administrative Analyst Approved by: Gilbert Hernandez, Public Works Director
Certified as to
availability of funds: Kristie Thomas, Finance Director/Assistant Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Kris Martinez, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachments:
Resolution No. 23935
Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Program FY2023/24 Guidelines Beverage & Container Recycling and Recovery FY2023/24 Page 2