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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-125 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM CALRECYCLE FOR THE REGIONAL USED OIL COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM OF $916,800 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING FUND (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista, as the lead agency, has been awarded a $916,800 Regional Used Oil Competitive Grant from CalRecycle to enhance public education and outreach efforts for the Regional Used Oil and Oil Filter Recycling Program. Staff is requesting that Council appropriate the funds to the Waste Management Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity, Appropriating Grant Revenue for the Regional Used Oil and Oil Filter Recycling Program, for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the activity is appropriating funds for the Recycling Program only, therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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 a law designed to reduce the potential for illegal disposal of used lubricating oil by increasing used oil and oil filter collection.
The Act provides funding to jurisdictions solely for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a network of local used motor oil and filter collection/recycling opportunities and outreach efforts designed to inform and motivate the public to recycle used motor oil and use re-fined motor oil in their cars and equipment.
The City of Chula Vista has administered the used oil program for three years as the lead agency for South Bay and East County jurisdictions (Coronado, El Cajon, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City and Santee). As the lead agency, Chula Vista applied for and has been awarded $916,800 in a Used Oil Competitive Grant process that will supplement the work of the existing program by increasing public education and outreach activities.
Under the new grant, two commercials will be created and run on the major local networks; billboard designed to look similar to the commercials will be placed throughout the region; and funding will be given to I Love A Clean San Diego to maintain the regional used oil informational hotline and website.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
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 City 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 Used Oil Recycling Program supports the City's Healthy Community goal by providing free used oil and oil filter recycling opportunities throughout the South Bay / East County watershed region of San Diego County and is funded by the State of California 's Oil Recycling Enhancement Act. As pollution knows no boundaries, proper handling of used motor oil and filters up stream ensures that Chula Vista's rivers and bay front will not be the downstream recipient of these pollutants due to improper disposal.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, $916,800 will be appropriated to the fiscal year 2014-15 Waste Management & Recycling Fund's Supplies and Services category ($898,800) and Other Expense category (18,000). This appropriation will be offset by grant revenues from CalRecycle. The program does not require matching funds.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
This is a two year grant. The City will be reimbursed for program costs throughout the grant period. However, a portion of the funds will be withheld until the final report is submitted. The City will be fully reimbursed upon submittal of the final report due to CalRecycle on April 15, 2016.
ATTACHMENTS
Signed Agreement
Terms and Conditions
Resolution
Staff Contact: Lynn France