REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Eric Tello, Assistant Civil Engineer
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Adopt Resolution No. 2026-36 authorizing submittal of a Grant Application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for all eligible CalRecycle Grants
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Statement of Issue:
A resolution of the City Council is necessary to submit a Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) grant application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
Financial Impact:
The resolution will allow for the application of up to $375,000 in grant funding.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2026-36, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing Submittal of Application(s) for all CalRecycle Grants for which the City of Huntington Beach is Eligible.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The City Council has adopted policies that are mindful of protecting the environment, and practices that conserve natural resources, and minimize environmental impacts. In support of these policies, the proposed resolution authorizes the application for grants that encourage the use of rubberized asphalt in City pavement projects.
Rubberized asphalt concrete (RAC) utilizes crumb rubber derived from waste tires. Its use prolongs the life of the street, reduces traffic noise, and provides an opportunity to reduce landfill waste and recycle tires. The City has used RAC in its arterial rehabilitation projects for the past 15 years, utilizing approximately $1.3M in CalRecycle grant funds.
The current Resolution No. 2021-13, authorizing these applications, was good for five (5) years and expired in March of 2026, necessitating the adoption of a new resolution. The current application (TRP19, FY2026-27) has maximum available funds of $375,000 at a rate of $11.00 per ton of RAC.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2026-36
2. PowerPoint Presentation