SR-09-08-2015-3M
City Council
Report
City Council Regular Meeting: September 8, 2015
Agenda Item: 3.M
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Martin Pastucha, Director, Public Works, Resource Recovery & Recycling
Subject: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Used Oil Payment
Program
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
City Manager to submit and execute applications, agreements, and annual reports for
the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Used Oil
Payment Program.
Executive Summary
The City relies on state funding to implement and administer its used oil and filter
recycling program. In order for the City to continue receiving funding, adoption of a
resolution (attachment B) acknowledging CalRecycle’s Used Oil Payment Program
must be on file with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
Background
In October 2009, Senate Bill 546 established the Used Oil Payment Program (OPP) to
make payments to qualifying jurisdictions for implementation of their used oil and oil
filter recycling programs and granted authority to CalRecycle to administer the program
and provided general oversight. Each qualifying jurisdiction is required to submit a
resolution acknowledging the OPP and authorizing local participation on its own behalf,
without the participation of regional entities. In order to be eligible for the program the
City must have at least one certified collection center per 100,000 residents. The City
has five certified centers.
On July 26, 2011 (attachment A), Council adopted resolution number 10596 CCS
granting signature authority to the City Manager to apply and receive OPP funding on
behalf of the City. That resolution expired on July 28, 2015.
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Discussion
Participation in used motor oil and oil filters recycling programs help ensure that these
household hazardous waste products are not improperly disposed of in the solid waste
stream or dumped into a sewer or storm drain. Santa Monica residents are permitted to
dispose of the used motor oil and filters free of charge at any of the five certified centers
throughout the year. The funding for this program allows the City to provide free oil
buckets to the residents. These buckets are available at the quarterly collection events,
Santa Monica Festival and during Public Works Open House.
The City has applied and been awarded five payments since the inception of this new
payment program. Previous funding has been used to hold quarterly collection events
within the City; implement promotional campaigns; and for the purchase of oil collection
containers and kits, oil change mats, and replacement filters which are provided free of
charge to residents. For calendar year 2014, a total of 2,375 do-it-yourself used oil
gallons were properly collected and disposed.
The attached resolution, which authorizes the City’s participation in the payment
program, replaces resolution number 10596 which terminated on July 28, 2015.
Following adoption of the resolution, the City will be eligible to receive annual OPP
funding from the State. Once the payment has been awarded, funding would be
appropriated during budget changes.
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Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the
recommended action. Staff will return to Council if specific budget actions are required
in the future.
Prepared By: Annette Morales, Principal Public Works Analyst
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. July 26, 2011 Staff Report (web link)
B. Resolution
Reference:
Resolution No. 10910
(CCS)