sr-021412-3m0
City Council Report
tmm
City of Santa moniea'
City Council Meeting: February 14, 2012
Agenda Item: 'I'A
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Martin Pastucha, Director of Public Works
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Application for Tire - Derived Product
Grant Funds
MOUTNI u 1:P-O /eN.iT
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached five -year resolution
authorizing the City Manager to apply for Tire - Derived Product Grant funds for fiscal
years 2012 -2013 through 2013 -2017.
Executive Summary
The City of Santa Monica is eligible for funding from the Department of Resources,
Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), formerly known as the California Integrated
Waste Management Board, for programs that promote alternative uses for waste tires
and decrease environmental impacts from unlawful tire disposal and traditional
stockpiling methods.
The City plans to seek Tire - Derived product grants from CalRecycle to supplement the
Annual Street Repair Project and to purchase tire derived products for Resource
Recovery and Recycling operations, such as wall bumper guards for refuse enclosures
and bin ramps. The resolution would authorize application for these funds for fiscal
years 2012 -2013 through 2013 -2017.
Discussion
The City of Santa Monica has incorporated recycled tire products in rubberized asphalt
used for the Annual Street Repair Project for many years. Additionally, the City has
found rubberized sidewalk panels made of recycled tires to be durable and an
environmentally friendly alternative to concrete sidewalk removal and replacement
around trees with aggressive root growth. These grant funds would be used to
supplement funds for street and sidewalk repairs as part of the Annual Street Repair
Project. Staff would apply for Tire - Derived grants to purchase rubberized wall panels
1
for refuse enclosures, rubber planks for the Pier, and rubberized ramps for easier bin
pushing to /from the collection vehicles. Staff would use this resolution as authority to
apply for grant funds over the next five years from CalRecycle.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
There is no immediate budget/financial impact to the policy decision.
Prepared by: Margaret Talamantes, Engineering Support Services Supervisor
Approved:
Attachment: A — Resolution
2
Forwarded to Council:
Rod Gould
City Manager
Reference Resolution No.
10657 (CCS).