Item 10 - Reso Authorizing Submittal of Grant Applications to CalRecycle for All Grant Programs for which City of Poway is EligibleDecember 5, 2023, Item #10DATE: TO: FROM: CONTACT: SUBJECT: Summary: AG EN DA REPORT City of Poway CITY COUNCIL December 5, 2023 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Eric Heidemann, Director of Public Works ~ fl/Jr-E, ii. Will Wiley, Assistant Director of Public Works for Maintenance Operations/11(" ...-(858) 668-4705 or wwiley@poway.org . 'T Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Grant Applications to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (Cal Recycle) for All Grant Programs for which the City of Poway is Eligible and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Related to the Administration of Cal Recycle Grants Pursuant to California Public Resources Code sections 48000 et seq. the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is authorized to administer various grant programs (grants) in furtherance of the State of Californina's (State) efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generated in the State thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting health and safety and the environment. CalRecycle administers grant programs meant to provide aid in the implementation of regulations adopted by CalRecycle pursuant to Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016, and Budget Act of 2021. These grant programs provide funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements including capacity planning, collection, edible food recovery, education and outreach, enforcement and inspection, program evaluation, record keeping and procurement requirements. If approved; the attached resolution authorizes the submittal of grant applications. CalRecycle now requires a resolution with verbiage authorizing the submittal of grant applications, and identification of signature authority by listing job title of person(s) authorized to sign all grant related documents necessary to implement and close-out grants. Additionally, a period during which the authorizations are valid must be identified in the resolution. The maximum duration for this time period is five (5) years. Recommended Action: It is recommended City Council adopt the attached Resolution to: 1) Authorize the submittal of grant applications to Cal Recycle for all grant programs for which the City is eligible; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all Cal Recycle grant documents necessary to secure grant funds and implement approved grant projects. 1 of 4
December 5, 2023, Item #10Discussion: The City applies for individual Cal Recycle grants, based on eligibility requirements. These grants assist the City in reaching and maintaining the State's Recycle and Recovery goals. Grant expenditures support efforts to implement waste reduction, build on the City's existing recycling programs, focus on diversion of household hazardous waste from landfills, offer community education and outreach programs, establish environmental programs, provide used oil recycle programs, establish recovery and collection of edible food programs, inspection, educate and enforce the City's Tier I and II Food Generators requirements for organic waste regulation compliance, and assist other reduction, reuse and recycling programs in effort to meet the State's requirements. Environmental Review: This action is not subject to review under the California Environmental Act (CEQA). Fiscal Impact: None. Public Notification: None. Attachments: A. Resolution Reviewed/Approved By: Assistant City Manager 2 of4 Reviewed By: Alan Fenstermacher City Attorney Approved By: (HQ City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 23-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR
WHICH THE CITY OF POWAY IS ELIGIBLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF CALRECYCLE GRANTS
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code sections 48000 et seq. authorizes the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to administer various grant programs (grants) in furtherance of the State of California’s (State) efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generated in the State thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment;
WHEREAS, In furtherance of this authority CalRecycle is required to establish procedures governing the application, awarding, and management of the grants; 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 by the City Council of the City of Poway as follows:
SECTION 1: The City of Poway, is authorized to submit grant applications to CalRecycle for all grant programs for which the City of Poway is eligible.
SECTION 2: The City Manager or his/her designee, is authorized to execute, in the name of the City of Poway, all grant related documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project.
SECTION 3: The authorization is effective for five (5) years from the date of adoption by
the Signature Authority or this governing body.
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December 5, 2023, Item #10Resolution No. 23-Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, California on the 5th day of December, 2023 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: DISQUALIFIED: Steve Vaus, Mayor ATTEST: Carrie Gallagher, CMC, City Clerk 4of4