HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13138 (Marin Hazardous & Solid Waste Mgmt JPA)RESOLUTION NO. 13138
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR ZERO WASTE GRANTS AND
TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE GRANTS FOR THE
PERIOD OF 5 YEARS TO MARIN COUNTY HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) required that all
California jurisdictions achieve a landfill diversion rate of 50% by the year 2000, and reduce, reuse, recycle
and compost all discarded materials to the maximum extent feasible before any landfilling or other
destructive disposal methods is used; and
WHEREAS, strategies to reach zero waste can help to promote the overarching goal of each
generation leaving less of an ecological footprint on the earth; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2006 the JPA adopted a goal of 80% landfill diversion by 2012, and
Zero Waste Goal by 2025; and
WHEREAS, these waste reduction objectives are consistent with those contained in the 2009 San
Rafael Climate Change Action Plan, specifically Programs LF 11 through LF 18; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2012 the JPA approved Zero Waste Grant guidelines and established
procedures governing the application, awarding, and management of the grants; and
WHEREAS, Grant Application procedures require an Applicant's governing body to authorize by
resolution its approval for submittal of the Grant Application(s) identified below, and the designation by job
title of the individual authorized to execute all Grant documents on behalf of the City of San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, if awarded, the City of San Rafael will enter into a Grant Agreement with the JPA for
implementation of said Grant(s).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Rafael authorizes
the City Manager or her designee to execute in the name of the City of San Rafael all grant documents,
including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments and requests for payment, necessary
to secure JPA grant funds for which the City of San Rafael is eligible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this authorization is effective from April 7, 2011, through April
7, 2016.
1, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said City on Monday, the
eighteenth day of April, 2011, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly Heller & Mayor Bora
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Levine
ESTHER C. BEIRNE. City Clerk
Exhibit A
MARIN COUNTY HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Fiscal year 2010 - 2011
Zero Waste Grant Application Form
Applicant Authority / Jurisdiction
Name: City of, San Rafael
Mailing Address: 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Primary Contact Name: Jim Schutz Title: Assistant City Manager
(As Authorized in Resolution)
Telephone No.: (415) 485-3475 Email Address: jim.schutz@cityofsanrafael.org
Signature Date
Jurisdictional Fund Allowance: $58,879.43
Requested Grant Amount: $58,879.43
1. Grant Fund Use:
(Identify the Zero Waste category and program type the funds will be primarily used for)
1. Zero Waste Resolution
2. Construction and Demolition Debris Ordinance and Implementation
3. Multi -Family and Commercial Recycling Ordinance and Implementation
4. Single -Use Plastics Ordinances
2. Project Description
Provide a description of the project as use of the requested funds.
1. Adoption of Zero Waste Resolution.
2. Adoption and implementation of Construction & Demolition Debris Ordinance,
3. Adoption and implementation of Multi -Family and Commercial Recycling Ordinance, including
targeted multi -family outreach and education campaign by Marin Sanitary Services.
4. Preparation of Single -Use Plastics Ordinances (carryout bag ban and take-out food containers),
including facilitated process involving 6 Marin jurisdictions (San Rafael, Novato, San Anselmo,
Tiburon, Sausalito and Mill Valley).
5. Monitoring of Zero Waste programs and preparation of final grant report.