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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1P OCRCITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: January 27, 2022 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBJECT: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FROM: Justin Clifton, City Manager BY: Development Services Department – Office of Sustainability SUMMARY: The City Council is requested to adopt a resolution in support of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (“CalRecycle”) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Application and authorize Staff to transmit resolution to CalRecycle with the grant application. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS ELIGIBLE.” BACKGROUND: In September 2016, Governor Brown set methane emissions reduction targets for California (SB 1383 Lara, Chapter 395, Statues of 2016) in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants. Many of these emissions come from landfilled food and green waste, which is why the law is primarily focused on diverting organic materials from landfills. Through increased recovery of food, green waste, and edible food, the State must: •Reduce organic waste disposal 50% by 2020 and 75% by 2025. •Rescue at least 20% currently disposed surplus food by 2025 for human consumption. Item 1P - 1 STAFF ANALYSIS: The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (“CalRecycle”) offers the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program pursuant to Chapter 395, Statues of 2016. This non- competitive grant program will provide one-time funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB 1383. Eligible Projects/Products include: • Capacity Planning • Collection • Edible Food Recovery • Education and outreach (includes organic waste and edible food recovery) • Enforcement and Inspection • Program Evaluation/Gap Analysis • Procurement Requirements (using recycled organic products – compost, mulch, electricity, and/or renewable gas and recycled paper and paper products) • Record Keeping It is intended that the grant funding would be used to offset the costs of outreach and education programs, as well as procurement costs. Applicants of this grant must have an adopted enforceable ordinance, pursuant to Section 18981.2 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The City of Palm Springs adopted Ordinance No. 2053 on December 9, 2021, which amended Chapter 6.04 of the Municipal Code to implement the requirements of SB 1383. The Grant Terms for first-round funding begins April 1, 2022 and ends April 2, 2024. The Grant Terms for second-round funding begins September 1, 2022 and ends September 2, 2024. The City of Palm Springs will be applying for first-round funds by submitting the application by February 1, 2022. FISCAL ANALYSIS: The City of Palm Springs is eligible to receive grant funding in the amount of $63,654 to offset expenses related to the implementation of SB 1383. REVIEWED BY: Department Director: Flinn Fagg City Manager: Justin Clifton ATTACHMENT: 1. Resolution in support of SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program(s). Item 1P - 2 RESOLUTION NO. _____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS ELIGIBLE. WHEREAS, Public Resources Code sections 48000 et seq. authorize 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; and 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. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council of Palm Springs authorizes the submittal of applications to CalRecycle for all grants for which The City of Palm Springs is eligible; and SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Palm Springs 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; and SECTION 3. These authorizations are effective for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JANUARY 2022. Justin Clifton, City Manager ATTEST: Anthony J. Mejia, MMC City Clerk Item 1P - 3 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. ____ is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on _______________________, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Springs, California, this ______ day of ______________, _________. Anthony J. Mejia, MMC City Clerk Item 1P - 4