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Home My WebLink About2007/09/18 Item 4 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT 9/18/07, Item 4 ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $59,379 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUES FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF RECYCLING - BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACTIVITIES GRANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS lb "" \* DIRECTOR OF EN!!GG AND GEmRAL SERVICE~ CITY MANAGER ~ ASSISTANT CITY NAGER 5--:r- 4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO 0 SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: BACKGROUND The California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling (DOR) distributes $10.5 million for fiscal year 2007/2008 to eligible cities and counties specifically for beverage container recycling and litter clean up activities. The goal of the DOR's beverage container recycling program is to reach and maintain an 80 percent recycling rate for all California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers - aluminum, glass, plastic and bi-metal. Projects implemented by cities and counties assist the Department in reaching and maintaining their goal. Each city is eligible to receive a minimum of $5,000 or an amount calculated by the DOR, on a per capita basis, whichever is greater. Chula Vista has received $59,379 for 2007-08. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Council adopt the resolution accepting a grant from the California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling - Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Activities Grant Program appropriating the funds in the amount of $59,379 to the FY08 personnel ($20,000) and supplies/services ($39,379) budget of the Environmental Services Grant Fund. 4-1 9/18/07, Item t.l Page~ BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDA nON Not applicable. DISCUSSION The California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act requires the Department of Conservation - Division of Recycling (DOR) to distribute approximately $10.5 million per year to eligible Cities and Counties for beverage container recycling and litter clean up activities (Section 14581 (a)(4)(A)). Chula Vista has received a $59,379 award, calculated on a per capita basis. These funds will assist the City in meeting the state mandated landfill diversion requirements (AB 939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act) by funding program activities that will increase the City's diversion of rigid containers: glass, aluminum, steel and plastic food and beverage containers DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Section l8704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. FISCAL IMPACT The funds are awarded upon request and are directed to beverage container recycling and litter reduction programs. There will be no impact to the general fund as a result of accepting these funds or implementing the programs described. ATTACHMENTS None. Prepared by: Lynn France, Environmental Services Manager, Public Works Dept. M:\General Services\GS Administration\Council Agenda\Environmental\AGENDA STA TEMENTS\DOCDOR Grant 07-08, 9-11-07a.doc 4-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2007- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $59,379 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUES FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF RECYCLING - BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACTIVITIES GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling (DOR) is distributing $10.5 million for Fiscal Year 2007-08 to eligible cities and counties specifically for beverage container recycling and litter clean up activities; and WHEREAS, the goal of the DOR's beverage container recycling program is to reach and maintain an 80 percent recycling rate for all California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers - aluminum, glass, plastic and bi-metal. Projects implemented by cities and counties assist the DOR in reaching and maintaining their goal; and WHEREAS, each city is eligible to receive a minimum of $5,000 or an amount calculated by the DOR, on a per capita basis, whichever is greater, and Chula Vista has been awarded $59,379; and WHEREAS, staff will be using these funds to promote the DOR objectives within the City's recycling programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista accepts a grant in the amount of $59,379 from the California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling - Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Activities Grant Program, and appropriates that amount to the Wages ($20,000) and Supplies and Services ($39,379) budget of the Environmental Services Grant Fund, based upon unanticipated revenues. Presented by Approved as to form by / ( Dave Byers Public Works Operations Director H:\Attomey\FinaJ Resos\2Q07\9 18 07\Beverage Container and Litter Grant 9 ] 8 07.doc 4-3