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SR 07-26-2011 3MCity Council Meeting: July 26, 2011 Agenda Item: To: Mayor and City Council From: Dean Kubani, Director- Office of Sustainability and the Environment Subject: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Used Oil Payment Program Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached five year resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit and execute applications, agreements, and annual reports for CalRecycle's Used Oil Payment Program. Executive Summary The City relies on state funding to implement and administer its used oil and filter recycling program. The adoption of SB 546 caused administration of the grant to be shifted from the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). In order for the City to continue receiving funding, Council must adopt a resolution by Aug 1, 2011 acknowledging CalRecycles's Used Oil Payment Program (OPP) and grant signature authority to submit and execute applications, agreements, and annual reports. Historically signature authority has been granted to the City Manager. The City anticipates receiving approximately $25,000 under the new OPP2 program for FY 2011- 12 Discussion CalRecycle has established the OPP to make payments to qualifying jurisdictions for implementation of their used oil and oil filter recycling programs. The OPP was authorized by SB 546 and replaces the Used Oil Block Grant Program (UBG). As part of the UBG the City has received 17 used oil recycling grants totaling $883,955.73. As part of the OPP1 program the City applied for and received two payments totaling $29,471. In order to complete the application for OPP2 funding, CalRecycle requires that jurisdictions submit a single resolution by August 1, 2011 which authorizes local 1 participation on its own behalf, without the participation of regional entities. The City's current resolution authorizes regional participation from the County of Los Angeles. The attached resolution would be valid for five years and resubmitted to Council for renewal after that period. Adoption of the attached resolution will satisfy CalRecycle's requirement. Previous Council Action On July 29, 2009 Council adopted resolution number 10185 CCS granting signature authority to the City Manager to apply for and. receive Used Oil Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) grant agreements on behalf of the City of Santa Monica. On July 13, 2010 Council adopted resolution number 10510 CCS granting signature authority to the City Manager to apply for and receive Used Oil Payment Program funding on behalf of the City of Santa Monica as Lead Agency and the County of Los Angeles as participating agency. The attached five year resolution will replace this current resolution. The Office of Sustainability and the Environment is responsible for administering and implementing the various aspects of the new OPP. Currently, the City operates a permanent HHW Collection Center available to residents free of charge. Small businesses located in Santa Monica may also use the facility on a fee for service basis. Used motor oil and filters are one of the many products brought to the HHW collection center for disposal. These collection programs help to ensure that HHW (including oil) is not improperly disposed of in the solid waste stream or dumped in a sewer or storm drain. OPP funds will be used to: • conduct comprehensive informational campaigns • purchase oil collection containers for distribution free of charge to Santa Monica residents 2 • purchase and- install new billboard-type signs for City solid waste vehicles • develop outreach materials for HHW management • support the operation of the certified collection centers • maintain used motor oil recycling public outreach to underserved communities and schools • maintain oil and filter recycling sites for airport tenants • support the use of re-refined oil in City. vehicles • install catch basin inserts with carbon filters to capture used motor oil from urban runoff • support regional campaigns with the County of Los Angeles Financial Impacts & Budget Actions There are no financial impacts associated with the adoption of this resolution. However, following adoption, the City will be eligible to receive annual OPP funding from the state. The annual grant award amounts vary and once the grant has been awarded it will be appropriated during budget changes at mid-year. Prepared by: James Conway, Senior Administrative Analyst Approved: ~~~ti'~,----~ Dean Kubani Director, Office of Sustainability and the Environment Forwarded to Council: Rod Gould City Manager Attachment: Resolution 3 Reference Resolution Nos. 10596 (CCS).