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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to apply for grant funds through the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), authorizing submittal of applications for all CalRecycle grants for which the City of Long Beach is eligible, accept the grant funds, if awarded, and execute all documents necessary to implement the purposes of the grant, for a period of five years from the date of adoption of the Resolution. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Public Resources Code sections 40000 et seq. authorize CalRecycle, formerly known as the California Integrated Waste Management Board, to administer various Grant Programs in furtherance of the State of California’s efforts to reduce, recycle, and reuse solid waste generated in California thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health, safety, and the environment.
The City is eligible for funding from CalRecycle’s annual grant opportunities to assist with establishing beverage container recycling, litter abatement projects, develop or expand household hazardous waste collection education and source reduction, assist with tire recycling, cleanup and enforcement, and to encourage appropriate disposal and recycling of used motor oil.
CalRecycle grant application procedures require an applicant’s governing body to declare by Resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants. This Resolution will replace RES-13-0066, which is due to expire on August 13, 2018. No other changes are being requested.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber on May 29, 2018 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on June 1, 2018.
SUSTAINABILITY
Long Beach’s Sustainable City Action Plan, which was approved by the City Council on February 2, 2010, includes a goal to reduce the average pounds of solid waste generated per person per day.
Leveraging these grant funding opportunities will assist the C...
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