Staff Report
PREPARED BY: MATT MORLEY
Director of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Finance Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 4/18/2017
ITEM NO: 9
DATE: APRIL 4, 2017
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: LAUREL PREVETTI, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ALL APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS, AND ANNUAL REPORTS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SECURING BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CITY/COUNTY
PAYMENT PROGRAM FUNDS OFFERED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE)
IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT NEW OR ENHANCE EXISTING PROGRAMS TO
CLEAN UP THE WASTE STREAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the Town Manager to execute all applications,
agreements, and annual reports for the purpose of securing Beverage Container Recycling
City/County Payment Program funds offered by the Department of Resources Recycling and
Recovery (CalRecycle) in order to implement new or enhance existing programs to clean up the
waste stream.
BACKGROUND:
In 1987, the California Beverage Container and Litter Reduction Act (Act) was implemented to
encourage recycling and reduce litter. CalRecycle administers the Beverage Container Recycling
Grant and Payment Program for the State of California and distributes payments each year to
cities to promote beverage container recycling and litter reduction activities. Each city is
eligible to receive a minimum of $5,000 or an amount calculated by CalRecycle, on a per capita
basis, whichever is greater.
The program is designed to promote increased recycling and reduce litter in the waste stream.
The Town has benefited in the past from the annual payment programs, which is based on a
per capita calculation and averages approximately $8,000 annually.
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SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SECURING BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CITY/COUNTY PAYMENT
PROGRAM FUNDS
APRIL 4, 2017
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BACKGROUND (cont’d):
Beginning in the Fiscal Year 2015/16 funding cycle, CalRecycle began to require all jurisdictions
to adopt a resolution which would authorize the jurisdictions to apply for and collect funds
under the Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program. Prior to this year, the
only action required by jurisdictions to receive their payment was to submit a funding request
through CalRecycle’s online portal.
In order for the Town to continue receiving funding, adoption of a resolution acknowledging
CalRecycle’s Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program must be submitted to
the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
DISCUSSION:
CalRecycle’s goal for the Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment 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 the Town would
assist the State in reaching and maintaining the 80 percent goal and may include recycling
containers, litter cleanup, and education and outreach.
The attached resolution recognizes the Town’s participation in the Beverage Container
Recycling City/County Payment Program. Following adoption of the resolution, the Town will
be eligible to continue receiving annual funding from the State.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Town will receive approximately $8,000 to assist the State in reaching and maintain an 80
percent recycling rate for all CRV beverage containers.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachment:
1. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute All Applications, Agreements and
Annual Reports for the Purpose of Securing Beverage Container Recycling City/County
Payment Program Funds Pursuant to the Beverage Container City/County Payment
Program.