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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC AGENDA PK 1999/01/11 "-- - Resource Conservation Commission Item Meeting Date June 11. 1998 ITEM TITLE: Approving the Submittal of a $298,500 Grant to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for a Regional Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Education Program, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents in Conjunction with Submitting the Grant and Executing the Grant Agreement Upon Award. SUBMITTED BY: Conservation coordinator"_.~~~t.J~?\,\'" ~ --'-, The proposed resolution authorizes an application for a regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) grant of $298,500 to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. The proposed application would assist the City of Chula Vista and other South Bay Cities in providing Household Hazardous waste services for residential generators in the South Bay. BACKGROUND: Public Resources Code Section 47200 authorizes the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) to award grants annually to local government agencies for programs that reduce the amount of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposed of at solid waste landfills. The CIWMB will award the HHW Grants on a competitive basis to eligible applicants for the establishment of new programs and expansion of existing programs that address the proper management of HHW. Cities and counties may apply for funds to establish or expand HHW programs that provide permanent collection opportunities, with corresponding and effective publicity campaigns. The maximum award is $120,000 for individual agencies and $300,000 per regional application. The term of the grant is from May 1, 1999 through March 31, 2001. The grant criteria recommends that proposed activities complement local and regional HHW management and used oil programs. The grant funding priorities are: (1) New programs for rural areas, underserved areas, and for small cities, (2) Expansion of existing programs to provide for the collection of additional waste types, innovative or more cost-effective collection methods, or expanded public education services. (3) Regional household hazardous waste programs. Preference in awarding grants will also be given to those jurisdictions that: did not receive a HHW grant during the last three cycles; and propose to establish permanent HHW facilities and commit to funding facility operations after the grant term. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that Council approve the resolution, authorizing the City Manager to submit the grant application and execute all documents in conjunction with executing the grant agreement upon award. - - Page 2, Item DISCUSSION: On June 16, 1998 the City Council passed a resolution that established a solid waste surcharge to fund Chula Vista's component of a regional HHW collection and education program. Regional cooperation is the key element in the implementation of a successful HHW program. The City programs were proposed to Council as a component of a sub-regional effort for the South Bay. The pollution that threatens our recreation and wildlife resources does not recognize jurisdictional boundaries. Paint, solvents, pesticides, cleaners and other HHW that pollute our creeks, rivers, the bay and beaches have the same impact whether they orginate in Chula Vista or a neighboring city. Even if we are successful diverting 100% of the HHW generated in the City we cannot assure the preservation of our recreation and wildlife resources without comparable success in jurisdictions that share the same watershed. Regional Cooperation is also a key element in designing and implementing a cost-effective solution. The Chula Vista surcharge is estimated to generate approximately $100,000 per year. Contracting as an independent City, that funding would probably serve approximately 800 households. By working with our neighboring jurisdictions and taking advantage of the economies of scale we should be able to serve up to 1,300 homes per year with the same funds. By using these funds to compliments grants we should be able to provide 1,800 to 2,500 Chula Vista households more convenient and more effective service each year for the next two to three years. This grant proposal includes the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City and Coronado. San Diego County, Lemon Grove, La Mesa and the City of San Diego are also in the South Bay watershed and have been invited to participate. The purpose of this grant is to: 1) partially fund a permanent regional HHW facility at the City's new corporate yard that provides drop-off service to residents in the service area at no charge to the resident, 2) fund a regional door to-door collection program for the disabled and mobility limited seniors, 3) partially fund the expansion of door-to-door services for able residents who are willing to pay a $5 co-payment for the convenience of door-to-door collection, 4) expand the drop-off program to include additional items such as sharps (needles) and other HHW materials not currently covered, and 5) develop and implement an innovative and cost-effective public education and promotion program for all participants in the South Bay regional program.