City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: MARCH 3, 2026 FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR all grant programs offered and administered by THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) for five years from the date of adoption ISSUE:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit documents necessary to apply for under all grant programs offered and administered by California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for five years from the date of adoption.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit documents necessary to apply for funds under all grant programs offered and administered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for five years from the date of adoption.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past several years, the City Council has adopted multiple resolutions that authorize the City Manager to apply for and secure grant funding from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). The resolutions listed in Table 1 authorize the City Manager to sign applications, agreements, amendments and payment requests on the City’s behalf for applicable grant programs.
Table 1 – Active Resolutions for CalRecycle Grant Programs Council Approved
Resolution
Grant Program
Expiry
July 20, 2021
23745
Used Oil Payment Program
June 30, 2026
December 6, 2022
23935
Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program June 30, 2028
March 7, 2023
23966
Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Program
June 30, 2028
December 12, 2023
24067
SB 1383 Local Assistance Program
December 12, 2028
June 24, 2025
24279
Beverage Container Recycling Program
June 30, 2030
To date, the City received more than $3 million in grant funds across these programs and funding has been used to:
Develop and promote alternatives to the illegal disposal of used oil.
Support curbside recycling collection efforts using containers, flyers, utility inserts, and advertisements.
Mitigate trash dumping and accumulation by focusing on prevention/enforcement, public education, clean-up/removal, program enhancement/development.
Purchase compliant curbside recycling and organic containers and lids for residential customers, purchase recordkeeping software for high-volume and commercial waste generators to monitor compliance, connect generators with food banks and pantries, education and outreach to promote recycling and organic waste reduction, implement edible food recovery programs, and monitoring organic waste stream to ensure waste generators and residences comply with SB1383 requirements.
Install dual recycling/landfill bins in high-traffic/downtown areas, install water bottle refill stations at local parks, and implement beverage container recycling education and outreach programs to increase public awareness and participation.
The proposed action maintains the City Manager’s clear authority to pursue CalRecycle grant opportunities. As the Solid Waste Division prepares to apply for an additional grant program, staff recommends consolidating prior and future resolutions into a single resolution that authorizes participation in all CalRecycle grant programs.
DISCUSSION:
The California Public Resources Code authorizes the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to administer a variety of grant programs that support waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability efforts throughout the state. In carrying out this authority, CalRecycle is required to establish procedures governing the administration and oversight of these grant programs.
As part of the grant application requirements, CalRecycle mandates that an applicant’s governing body formally authorize participation in the grant programs through adoption of a resolution. This resolution must designate authorized representatives who are permitted to submit grant applications, execute grant-related documents, and manage the administrative requirements associated with awarded funds.
Adoption of the proposed resolution will authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for current and future CalRecycle grant opportunities. This authorization will remain in effect for five years from the date of adoption, allowing the City to respond quickly to all CalRecycle grant opportunities without returning to Council for each application.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with adoption of the resolution. Staff will return to City Council to accept any awarded grant funds.
Prepared by: Victor Keroles, Administrative Analyst
Approved by: Nathan Mustafa, Interim Public Works Director Certified as to
availability of funds: Julie Nemes, Interim Finance Director Approved by: Kris Martinez, Assistant City Manager Approved as to form: Rebecca McKee-Reimbold, Interim City Attorney Attachment: Resolution
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