PREPARED BY: ITZEL GOMEZ DATE OF MEETING: 03/04/2024
SUBJECT:
TITLE
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO MODIFYING THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR THE CALRECYCLE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (OWR4) FOR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $89,149 THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE FOR DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 23/24 FUNDING CYCLE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
Label
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
BODY
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Item 202: Develop and Implement Long-Term Environmental Stewardship Goals is an adopted policy item under the FY 2023-25 Council Priority Workplan, effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
Senate Bill (SB) 1383 sets a statewide goal for the reduction in organic waste to landfills - 50% by 2020 and 75% by 2025 - in addition to the recovery of 20% of edible food waste for human consumption. SB 1383 delegates the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery ("CalRecycle") as the regulatory authority to achieve the organic waste disposal reduction targets.
On November 20, 2023, through Resolution 2023-162, City Council ratified the City's SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program application to CalRecycle for implementation of SB 1383 activities. City Council also authorized the City Manager as the Signature Authority to execute all documents necessary for the City's participation in this grant program. Furthermore, the City accepted and appropriated $75,000 in grant funds from CalRecycle.
SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program
The funding amount for each jurisdiction is based on per capita calculations. The City of San Pablo is eligible for at least $75,000 in grant funding during fiscal year 2023/2024. The City submitted a grant application to CalRecycle in November 2023 to receive a total of $75,000 in grant funding. However, CalRecycle notified City staff in February 2024 that there is additional funding the City is eligible for that was not previo...
Click here for full text