55B - RESO - AUTHORIZE STATE GRANT APP

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 5, 2015 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE GRANT FUNDED USED OIL PROGRAMS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,2) C2 CITY MAN ER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2 °d Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing submission of applications for State grant funds to support the City's Used Oil Recycling Program. DISCUSSION The California Oil Recycling Act of 1991 establishes and provides grant funding for programs that encourage and enhance the proper collection and recycling of used oil. The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), formerly known as the California Integrated Waste Management Board, is responsible for administration of these grant programs. For the past 20 years, the City has been awarded grant monies to establish and maintain certified collection centers in the- community, a curbside collection program, and a used filter collection program. These programs have been successful, and through them the City has collected in excess of 132,000 gallons of used oil and 36,000 used oil filters, keeping unwanted oil out of waterways and landfills. To apply for grants, a resolution is needed approving submission of the City's applications for State grant funds. As is the standard State procedure, the resolution authorizes grant application submissions for the five -year period through the year 2020, and authorizes the Executive Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payment under the program. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability). 55B -1