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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55C - RESO - RECYCLE GRANTREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 2, 2017 TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR GRANT APPLICATION TO OC RECYCLES FOR ORANGE COUNTY FOOD TO FAMILIES — FOOD WASTE TO ENERGY ORGANICS RECYCLING PROGRAM {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,2) ITY MA NAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ....o lI ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 18` Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution declaring support for the Orange County Food to Families — Food Waste to Energy Organics Recycling Program, and authorizing submittal of a grant application to OC Recycles for implementation funding. DISCUSSION On September 27, 2016, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved to release the Fourth Cycle of the Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant. This grant provides potential partners with a $3 million competitive grant opportunity to develop sustainable programs that support compliance with state - mandated waste diversion goals and promote increased regional recycling and diversion efforts. With the passage of AB 939, AB 341, AB 1594, AB 1826 and many other laws, the State continues to issue mandates and goals to divert waste from landfills. The Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant is a five -year program. It provides funding for new programs or enhancements to existing programs that promote and sustain recycling and waste reduction in Orange County. Eligible applicants must be prepared to contribute funds to grant projects in years two through five. The City's funding requirement for sustainability will be achieved by the rate structure to be established for AB 1826 compliance, the State - mandated organics recycling bill. Eligible grant applicants include incorporated and unincorporated Orange County cities, special districts, and non - profit organizations. Private environmental services and solid waste management entities may partner with eligible applicants, but are not eligible to apply on their own. Eligible Projects include, but are not limited to: • Commercial and Residential Recycling Programs • Organic Commercial and Residential Recycling Programs • Composting Programs • Educational and Outreach Programs 55C -1 Resolution of Support For Orange County Food To Families Food Waste To Energy Organics Recycling Program May 2, 2017 Page 2 Any applicant that is under the direction of a governing body must submit a Resolution that authorizes specific grant - related matters and identifies an individual or individuals with authority to act on behalf of the applicant. A copy of the authorizing Resolution is a required application document that must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on May 19, 2017, Waste Management, Inc., (WM) jurisdictions (Cities of Santa Ana, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, and the County Unincorporated areas served by WM) desire to form a partnership with the Orange County Sanitation District and the non - profit WasteNot OC Coalition, a fiscal project of OneOC. Together, the partnership intends to apply for County grant funding to support a food recovery and food waste recycling program called the Orange County Food to Families — Food Waste to Energy Organics Diversion Program. This program is designed to recover consumable food from restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and entertainment venues throughout Orange County and deliver it to food pantries to help feed the most vulnerable individuals throughout our community. Food that cannot be consumed will then be recovered and recycled into energy through WM's Centralized Organic Recycling equipment (CORe ®) patented system, which is a proprietary process that uses food waste to create an Engineered BioSlurry (EBS) that can be used to generate renewable, green energy through co- digestion at municipal wastewater treatment plants. The City of Santa Ana will participate for that portion of the grant term during which Waste Management, Inc. serves as the City's exclusive solid waste services provider. Currently, WM's CORe® produced EBS is being used by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (LACSD) at their Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson, Calfornia. This grant funding will facilitate the EBS to be collected and processed locally, (instead of transporting it to Carson) and then delivered to the Orange County Sanitation District, where it will be used to generate electricity. The proposed grant program is an innovative food recovery and food waste recycling solutions. The proposed program is designed to meet California's 2020 goal of 75% landfill diversion (AB341) and the State's organics waste recycling mandates (AB1826). 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). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with extending the agreement. However, continued implementation of energy efficiency programs and strategies will enhance the environment by improving air quality, reducing pollution, and conserving natural resources. FISCAL IMPACT As the solid waste services agreement is amended to include AB 1826 Mandatory Organics Recycling and all State mandated requirements, rates will be established for those services that will include any City participation required by this grant. 55C -2 Resolution of Support For Orange County Food To Families Food Waste To Energy Organics Recycling Program May 2, 2017 Page 3 5!� _e� ?-- iw� Fred Mousavipour Executive Director Public Works Agency FM /MLM /CLK Exhibits: 1. Resolution 55C -3 55C -4 jmf 4/18/17 RESOLUTION NO, 2017 -XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY FOOD TO FAMILIES — FOOD TO ENERGY ORGANICS RECYLING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AS 939) mandates that cities and counties reduce the amount of waste disposed in landfills by 50% or potentially incur fines of up to $10,000 per day; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 2006, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the AS 939 Surcharge on all self - hauled waste to support regional compliance with AS 939; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 341 (2011) established an increased solid waste diversion goal of 75 %; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1826 (2014) requires the recycling of organic materials generated at commercial facilities; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1383 (2016) establishes targets to reduce landfill disposal of organics by 50% by 2020 and 75% by 2025; and WHEREAS, the County of Orange has released its Fourth Cycle Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant; and WHEREAS, the grant aims to enhance regional partnerships with local cities, special districts, non - profit organizations and private entities; and WHEREAS, the grant opportunity has placed focus on commercial and residential recycling, organics recycling, composting, and education and outreach programs; and WHEREAS, the State has required local municipalities and jurisdictions to develop local markets for diverted and recycled materials; and WHEREAS, the Cities of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, Santa Ana, and the County Unincorporated areas served by Waste Management, Inc. ( "Parties ") intend to partner with the Orange County Sanitation District, Waste Management, Inc., and the non - profit Waste Not OC Coalition, a fiscal project of OneOC; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana has joined forces with the Parties to create the Orange County Food to Families -- Food Waste to Energy Organics Diversion Resolution No. 2017 -XXX Page 1 of 3 55C -5 Program and such Program will serve more than two million Orange County residents and thousands of local businesses; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana authorizes Waste Management, Inc. to submit on the Parties' collected behalf, the Fourth Cycle Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant for the Orange County Food to Families — Food Waste to Energy Organics Diversion Program; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Food to Families — Food Waste to Energy Organics Diversion Program will divert consumable food to the hungry and food insecure while recycling unconsumbable food and converting food waste into renewable energy; and WHEREAS, the Parties authorize a representative from Waste Management, Inc. and its City -lead partner to execute all grant - related documents necessary to implement and close out the grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. The City of Santa Ana agrees to participate in the Orange County Food to Families — Food Waste to Energy Organics Recycling Program for that portion of the grant term during which Waste Management, Inc. serves as the City's exclusive solid waste services provider. Section 3. The Orange County Food to Families — Food Waste to Energy Organics Recycling Program will serve thousands of Orange County residents and local businesses. Section 4. The City of Santa Ana approves the inclusion of the City of Santa Ana into the Orange County Food to Families — Food Waste to Energy Organics Recycling Program and authorizes the City -lead partner to serve as the Lead Applicant with the County and submit a joint application for the Fourth Cycle Regional Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant Program. Section 5. The City of Santa Ana joins with the cities of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, and the County Unincorporated areas served by Waste Management, Inc., the Orange County Sanitation District, and the non - profit WasteNot OC Coalition, a fiscal project of OneOC, in partnership to feed the food insecure and create renewable energy through food waste. Resolution No. 2017 -XXX Rage 2 of 3 55C -6 jmf 4/18/17 Section 6 This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 2017. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney Sy � �- John M. Funk Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2017 -XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on May 2, 2017. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 55C -7 Resolution No. 2017 -XXX Page 3 of 3 55C -8