Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-087, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CARSON IS ELIGIBLE (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), administers various grant programs (grants) to reduce, recycle, and reuse solid waste generated in the State of California (State).
In order to be eligible to receive grants, CalRecycle requires the adoption of a resolution by the City Council authorizing submittal and administration of applications for all grants for which the City of Carson is eligible.
Resolution No. 24-087 authorizes the City Manager to submit applications and administer the grant documents (Exhibit No. 1).
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-087, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CARSON IS ELIGIBLE."
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT ADOPT Resolution No. 24-087. However, the State of California requires adoption of a resolution authorizing submittal of grant applications.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The State of California initiated a program through CalRecycle for the reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste generated in the State. The goal of CalRecyle is to preserve landfill capacity and protect public health, safety and the environment.
In order to process grant applications, CalRecycle has established procedures governing the application, award, and management of the grants. The procedures require an applicant's governing body to declare, by resolution, certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants.
Resolution No. 24-087 authorizes the su...
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