TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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A Pledge to Become a Clean California Community. Resolution No. 11631.
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2. SUMMARY
The proposed resolution authorizes the City to participate in the Clean California Community Program, a statewide recognition initiative administered by the California Department of Transportation. Taking the pledge provides many benefits to the City, including eligibility for grant opportunities.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 11631. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange pledging to be a Clean California Community.
2. Authorize staff to submit the pledge on the Mayor and Council's behalf.
3. Authorize staff to prepare and apply for the Clean California Community Program, administered by the California Department of Transportation, which includes competitive grant opportunities.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City. If awarded, the revenue received from the California Department of Transportation may be used to fund expenses for this initiative.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The proposed resolution authorizes the City to apply for grant funding from the Clean California Community Program, a statewide recognition initiative administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The program encourages local jurisdictions to commit to maintaining clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing public spaces through community engagement, litter reduction, beautification, and sustainability practices. The program also provides grant opportunities to support these initiatives.
The City is already engaged in activities that align with the program's criteria, which will streamline the application process and future grant administration. Current initiatives, i...
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