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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: April 2, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Bill Gallardo, Interim City Manager;
Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject: Authorization to Accept CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program (BCRPP) in the
Amount of $56,633 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (All Wards) Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution 2025-271
1. Authorizing the acceptance of CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program (BCRPP) grant funds for fiscal year 2024-2025; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to serve as Signature Authority in order to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payment through payment programs offered by CalRecycle; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance & Management Services to amend and appropriate the $56,633 BCRPP grant funds in both revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Executive Summary
The City of San Bernardino has been awarded $56,633 through the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program (BCRPP) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The grant will fund the installation of additional water bottle refill stations at parks, recreation centers, libraries, and other community spaces, as well as public education and outreach efforts, including marketing campaigns and enhancements to the City’s customized waste mobile application.
Background
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the 2 6
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Beverage Container Recycling City County Payment Program (BCRPP) pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 14581 (a)(3)(A) of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. CalRecycle is distributing $10,500,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2024–25 to eligible cities and counties specifically for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities. The purpose of the beverage container recycling program is to reach and maintain an 80 percent recycling rate for all California Refund Value beverage containers – aluminum, glass, plastic, and bi-metal. Projects implemented by cities and counties will assist in reaching and maintaining this goal.
For the fiscal year 2024-2025, the City of San Bernardino has applied for this grant as authorized by Resolution No. 2020-174 and has been approved for payment. This funding, totaling $56,633, can support various initiatives including the purchase of recycling bins, educational outreach, water refill station installations, litter reduction events, and marketing/advertising. These efforts align with the state’s goal of achieving an 80% recycling rate for beverage containers and will contribute to environmental sustainability within the City.
Discussion
The City of San Bernardino applied for the BCRPP FY 2024-2025 grant on 9/24/2024 and was awarded $56,633. Over the past two grant cycles, these funds have been successfully used to install water bottle refill stations at key community locations including recreation facilities and animal services, providing sustainable options and convenience for both residents and city staff. For the upcoming cycle, the City plans to continue funding similar initiatives, such as expanding the installation of refill stations and supporting the City’s customized waste mobile application, which provides residents with more information about their waste. Additionally, funds will be allocated for ongoing advertising and outreach campaigns to keep residents informed about the benefits of bottle/can recycling.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Authorizing this agreement aligns with Key Target No.1 Improved Financial & Operational Capacity- Secure a long-term revenue source. Annual BCRPP funds are used to support the costs associated with beverage container recycling, litter reduction efforts, public education and outreach to City residents. And Key Target No.3:
Improved Quality of Life. Improves quality of life for residents by supporting water bottle refill infrastructure, marketing and advertising promoting the benefits of bottles and can recycling, and litter clean-up opportunities. Current and future programs funded by this grant allow residents to have more access and ability to partake in sustainability.
Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact associated with this action. The BCRPP grant amount is $56,633. The BCRPP funding will cover the costs of all eligible projects authorized through the specific CalRecycle payment program. This grant does not require any contribution or matching funds from the City. 2 6
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Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution 2025-271;
1. Authorizing the acceptance of CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program (BCRPP) grant funds for fiscal year 2024-2025; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to serve as Signature Authority in order to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payment through payment programs offered by CalRecycle; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance & Management Services to amend and appropriate the $56,633 BCRPP grant funds in both revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution 2025-271
Attachment 2 Program Guidelines
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
May 15, 2006 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-140, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling. May 23, 2007 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007- 167, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling.
July 7, 2008 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-140, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling. May 4, 2009 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009- 113, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling.
June 6, 2011 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-131, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle).
January 23, 2012 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-017, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle).
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April 21, 2014 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-106, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle).
June 18, 2015 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-126, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle)
June 6, 2016 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-113, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle)
July 5, 2017 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-127, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle).
July 6, 2018 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-191, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle).
July 17, 2019 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-173, authorizing submittal of Funding Request Form to the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle).
July 16, 2020 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-174, authorizing the submittal of applications for CalRecycle Payment programs and approving related authorizations