It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
 

Household Hazardous Waste Discretionary Grant
In partnership with the Regional Recycling Group and Ross-Campbell, Inc., the City submitted an application to CalRecycle's 2025-2026 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Discretionary Grant Program.  The proposal was awarded $50,000 to conduct a public outreach campaign to educate residents about proper HHW disposal and to direct them to Los Angeles County's Countywide Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Program facilities.  The aim of the campaign is to increase the number of households that properly dispose of HHW and the overall HHW residential collection totals.

Program Year (PY) 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
The PY 2026 CDBG Action Plan was approved on June 2, 2026.  The Plan included funding allocations for planned activities as shown below.

Project/Activity	Amount	Account
1.   Housing Preservation Program *	$       401,032	131.505.22.20.24.00.61.61200
2.   Storefront Improvement Program	100,000	131.505.22.23.21.00.61.61200
3.   Friendship Park Improvements, Phase II *	646,573	131.503.80.84.00.00.77.77000
4.   Administration	170,000	131.504.61.10.00.00.XX.XXXX
5.   Senior Meals Program	60,000	131.504.61.51.34.00.61.61200
6.   Domestic Violence Victim Advocate	20,000	131.504.61.51.34.00.61.61200
7.   Housing Rights Center	10,000	131.505.61.20.25.00.61.61200
8.   Action Food Pantry	6,775	131.504.61.51.34.00.62.62070
9.   ESGV Coalition for the Homeless	6,775	131.504.61.51.34.00.64.64670
10.  Project 29:11	6,775	131.504.61.51.34.00.62.62030
11.  Covina Valley Community Support	6,775	131.504.61.51.34.00.64.64620
12.  Senior Assistance Program  (YWCA)	6,775	131.504.61.51.34.00.64.64440
13.  Shepherd's Pantry	3,000	131.504.61.51.34.00.64.64660

* Includes carry-over of unexpended balance from prior year, as approved on June 2, 2026. 

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant
On July 9, 2024, the City was notified by Cal OES that FEMA had approved the City’s application to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. In total, $209,950 was awarded.  This includes a total of $200,000 for the project.  This amount is comprised of $150,000 from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and $50,000 from the Prepare CA Match Program.  FEMA approved an additional $9,950 for administrative costs.  The project is underway.

Regional Food Recovery Program (SB 1383)
The enactment of SB 1383 established statewide targets to reduce the disposal of organic waste and increase the recovery of edible food for human consumption. To comply with these requirements, local jurisdictions are required to establish food recovery programs and strengthen existing food recovery networks. Since November 2022, the City has participated in the San Gabriel Valley Regional Food Recovery Program, administered by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), to satisfy these requirements.

The CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant that currently funds the Program will expire on November 2, 2026. The SGVCOG has agreed to continue administering the Program following the expiration of the grant; however, ongoing program costs will be funded by participating member agencies. The City's anticipated cost for FY 2026-2027 is expected to be approximately $30,000, which will be funded through existing waste management fee revenues.

The budget amendment included as Attachment No. 1 appropriates funding related to the Household Hazardous Waste Discretionary Grant from CalRecycle into the FY 2025-2026 Budget.

The budget amendment included as Attachment No. 2 appropriates funding for the PY 2026 CDBG Action Plan, the unexpended balance of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant, and funding for the City's participation in the Regional Food Recovery Program into the FY 2026-2027 Budget.

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the resolutions and approved them as to form.

The City Council has the following options:

1. Approve staff's recommendation; or
2. Provide alternative direction.