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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 Resources Agency - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), is designed to reduce the potential for illegal disposal of used motor oil and filters by funding local government collection and education programs.
With the passage of SB 246 in 2009, significant changes were made to the Act including increasing the fees paid by manufacturers and consumers to $0.24 per gallon, effective January 1, 2014. This increased the amount of funding available to operate used oil and filter collection/education programs.
CalRecycle has now opened up a new cycle of competitive grants. Chula Vista, as the lead agency for the South Bay and East County Used Oil Collection Program (which includes Imperial Beach, Coronado, Chula Vista, National City, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon and Santee) administers this program. In order to apply for this competitive grant, CalRecycle is requesting a new resolutions authorizing Chula Vista to apply for the competitive grant as the lead agency for these participating agencies.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Not Applicable
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. Applying for these grant funds supports the citywide strategic goal for a Healthy Community, which strives to develop and implement strategies and programs that restore and protect natural resources and promote sustainability.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
If awarded, staff will return to City Council to appropriate the CalRecycle grant funds. Grant funds will fully offset the proposed program costs resulting in no net fiscal impact to the Waste Management and Recycling Fund. There is no impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact to the Waste Management and Recycling Fund as a result of this action. If awarded, grant revenues will fully offset proposed program expenditures.