Title
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit Used Oil Payment Program Applications to the California Department of Resources and Recovery for All Available Payment Programs Under the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act for the Period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020. (Public Works 274)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Interim City Manager
Re: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit Used Oil Payment Program Applications to the California Department of Resources and Recovery for All Available Payment Programs Under the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act for the Period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020
BACKGROUND
The California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act mandates that the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) provide two-year payment programs to local governments to establish local collection programs that encourage recycling of used oil and used oil filters. Formerly a block grant program, the Used Oil Payment Programs (OPP) are non-competitive. Local governments need to submit a completed application and a City Council resolution to receive funds. To improve efficiencies and reduce paper use, CalRecycle allows applicants to submit a resolution authorizing the submission of applications for multiple years. In the past, the City has taken advantage of the multi-year feature, and staff proposes to continue this practice.
The City of Alameda meets the eligibility requirements for the OPP for Fiscal Year 15-16. The State has not yet released the exact dollar amount available to the City, but approximately $20,000 is anticipated to be disbursed under this two-year cycle. A new resolution is required at this time, due the expiration of the former resolution.
DISCUSSION
In California, a surcharge is placed on all motor oil purchases and is used to fund OPP that are in place to ensure waste motor oil and used motor oil filters are properly managed. The major goals of OPP are:
• Provide the public with convenient collection locations for used motor oil and filters;
• Increase the demand for recycled oil products; and
• Develop methods to educate and motivate the public to recycle their used oil.
The OPP funds will enable the City to continue its broad-based used motor oil and filter management programs, including a public education, outreach, and advertising program that provides residents with information regarding used motor oil and filter collection locations, curbside collection, and the need to properly manage waste oil and filters to keep petroleum contaminants out of soil and surface waters. In addition, Public Works staff provides an outreach program to educate marina operators and boat owners on proper waste oil and filter management practices. Staff also visits the local CalRecycle Certified Used Oil Collection Facilities annually to ensure the program guidelines are being followed and determine if they require additional assistance.
Staff proposes that 20% of the funds be allocated to the Alameda County Waste Management Authority to implement a regional outreach and media campaign, if other Alameda County jurisdictions agree to similar funding. For the last ten years, all Alameda County jurisdictions have participated in this regional funding allocation. These funds would continue a regional outreach to educate the public about recycling used motor oil and used motor oil filters.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The OPP funds do not require matching funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
The proposed resolution is consistent with the Local Action Plan for Climate Protection Zero Waste Strategy.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to submit used Oil Payment Program applications to the California Department of Resources and Recovery for all available payment programs under the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020.
Respectfully submitted,
Liam Garland, Acting Public Works Director
By,
Kerry Parker, Program Specialist I
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Elena Adair, Finance Director