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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-028 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF REGIONAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH CHULA VISTA IS THE LEAD AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS FUNDED BY CALRECYCLE REGIONAL GRANTS, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council adopt the resolution
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SUMMARY
CalRecycle is opening the first cycle of Used Oil Competitive Grants designed to enhance public education and outreach efforts of existing local and regional programs.
Chula Vista is the lead agency for the South Bay and East County Used Oil Collection Program which includes the cities of Imperial Beach, Coronado, Chula Vista, National City, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon and Santee. CalRecycle is requiring regional grant applicants to have a new resolution authorizing the agency to apply for the competitive grants as the lead agency. For this grant cycle we are also adding the County of San Diego.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity qualifies for a Class 8 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15308 [Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment] of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed action will allow the submittal of various state grant applications and result in the implementation of options available to the public for recycling and proper disposal of solid waste and thus reducing potential adverse impacts to the environment and human health. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act (ACT), which is administered by the California Natural Reso...
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