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Home My WebLink About2015-12-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT (2)0 Agenda Item: 7 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Q) AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR i, CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: 1 j=� DATE: December 8, 2015 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REDESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AS A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE DEPARTMENT: Public Works PRESENTER: Travis Lange RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council adopt a resolution supporting the redesignation of the City of Santa Clarita as a Recycling Market Development Zone. BACKGROUND The City of Santa Clarita (City) has been a Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) since 1995. The RMDZ program is administered by the State of California through California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the successor to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. The RMDZ is designated by CalRecycle for 10 -year periods. The City last renewed its RMDZ designation in 2005. The resolution includes an extension related to the term of the City's designation and an increase in geographical boundaries of the RMDZ to coincide with recent City annexations. The RMDZ program combines recycling with economic development by providing businesses with access to low interest loans, technical assistance, siting and permitting assistance, and assistance with obtaining recycled feed stock. The program is available primarily to manufacturers that use recycled feed stock, rather than brand new materials, to make new products or to businesses that repurpose items that are otherwise disposed. Loans are provided with state funds, and are available to companies located in one of 35 RMDZs in California. Additionally, the state provides RMDZs with Zone Incentive Funds to help market the program to local businesses. Locally, this program represents collaboration between the City's economic development partners, including the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. Letters of support are attached. Page 1 PacketPg. 76 The RMDZ program is marketed through direct outreach from the City, advertising in local news outlets, and emails and newsletters distributed by our partners. Most recently, the RMDZ program was highlighted through the Santa Clarita Business Minute initiative, which can be viewed at GreenSantaClarita.com. In addition to the economic development benefits of being designated an RMDZ, this program is considered part of the City's efforts to comply with Assembly Bill 341, which created a statewide goal of diverting 75 percent of solid waste from landfills by 2020. The RMDZ program was identified as part of the Santa Clarita 2020 Plan to divert waste from local landfills. As part of the redesignation of the RMDZ, the City undertook an analysis in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Under Article 19 Section 15301, the project is exempt as a Class 8 exemption. Class 8 exemptions include actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT None. ATTACHMENTS Resolution Letter of Support - Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Letter of Support - Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation 0 Page 2 Packet Pg. 77 7.a RESOLUTION NO. 15- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE REDESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AS A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE WHEREAS, California Public Resources Code Section 42010, et al. provides for the establishment of the Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program throughout the state, which provides incentives to stimulate development of post -consumer and secondary materials markets for recyclables; WHEREAS, California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) brings together the state's recycling and waste management programs, including the RMDZ, and continues a tradition of environmental stewardship; WHEREAS, all California jurisdictions must meet a 50 percent reduction in landfill waste disposal as mandated by the California Integrated Waste Management Act; with an additional state goal of 75 percent of waste recycled by 2020; WHEREAS, the Santa Clarita RMDZ includes the City of Santa Clarita; WHEREAS, the Santa Clarita RMDZ is dedicated to establishing, sustaining, and expanding recycling -based manufacturing businesses, which is essential for market development and to assist this jurisdiction in meeting the established landfill waste reduction goals; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita recently annexed areas since the previous RMDZ renewal, and to make the zone consistent with City's boundaries, the City of Santa Clarita U desires that existing and new recycling -based manufacturing businesses located within the City to be eligible for the technical and financial incentives associated with the RMDZ program; N V r WHEREAS, the renewal of the Santa Clarita RMDZ as a RMDZ is still necessary to facilitate local and regional planning, coordination, and support existing recycling -based c Y manufacturing businesses and attract private sector recycling investments to the RMDZ; 0 m w WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita values the RMDZ program as a part of the overall economic development strategy for the City and aligns with the City's goal of being business friendly and providing programs to local business to help them grow and succeed; t v R WHEREAS, the addition of these annexed areas to the Santa Clarita RMDZ is necessary to facilitate local and regional planning, coordination, and support existing recycling -based manufacturing businesses and attract private sector recycling investments to the RMDZ; WHEREAS, the continued development of local markets for recycled materials would reduce the need to transport them out of the region in the future; Packet Pg. 78 7.a WHEREAS, the current and proposed waste management practices and conditions are favorable to the development of post -consumer and secondary waste materials markets; WHEREAS, local governing bodies may receive RMDZ program -related payments as authorized by Public Resources Code; WHEREAS, the California Legislature has defined environmental justice as "the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies" [Government Code section 65040.12(e)], and has directed the California Environmental Protection Agency to conduct its programs, policies, and activities that substantially affect human health or the environment in a manner that ensures the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and income levels, including minority populations and low-income populations of the state [Public Resources Code section 71110(a)]; WHEREAS, CalRecycle has adopted a goal to continuously integrate environmental justice concerns into all of its programs and activities; WHEREAS, in accordance with the CEQA, the City of Santa Clarita has determined that this redesignation is exempt from CEQA; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa Clarita bases its decision of Categorical Exemption under Article 19 Section 15301, the project is exempt as a Class 8 exemption, and the Notice of Exemption is available from the City Clerk, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, 91355; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita finds there are no reasons to prepare an environmental document. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as follows: v SECTION 1. The City of Santa Clarita approves the redesignation of Santa Clarita c RMDZ, which includes all areas within the boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita. 0 m SECTION 2. The City of Santa Clarita approves receipt of any RMDZ related payments authorized by the Public Resources Code. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute in the name of the City of Santa Clarita all documents necessary to secure payment and implement the associated activities. R SECTION 3. The City of Santa Clarita will administer the RMDZ program in a manner that seeks to ensure the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes, including but not limited to soliciting public participation in all communities within the RMDZ, including minority and low income populations. SECTION 4. This resolution is effective immediately upon adoption. Packet Pg. 79 SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of December, 2015. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Kevin Tonoian, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8th day of December 2015, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK 7.a Packet Pg. 80 zo 13NUVLAJ °JNIl3A03U : SZI70 aoiewwoo;o jagwegO AalleA el!JEIO elueg - ywddng;o jaua-1 :luawgoeutl November 10, 2015 Santa Clarita City Council 23920 Valencia Blvd Santa Clarita CA 91355 Re: City of Santa Clarita's Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) To whom it may concern: On behalf of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, I am writing in support of extending the City of Santa Clarita's Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) for an additional 10 year period. The RMDZ program is an important program to continue within the City for the following reasons: 1. As our community has increased its recycling efforts, there are opportunities and markets for recycled materials developing. 2. Starting or running a business using recycled -content materials or finding ways to do more with previously discarded items can be challenging. 3. This program provides valuable funding, technical assistance, and other resources to businesses that are leading the way to reducing waste in our community. 4. Continuing this program reaffirms the City's commitment to being business friendly and offering programs to help businesses thrive in Santa Clarita. For these reasons, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is in support of extending the City of Santa Clarita's Recycling Market Development Zone for a additional 10 year period. Sincerely, '�_)�T'erri K. Crain President / CEO 7.c SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION November 21, 2015 To the Honorable Members of the Santa Clarita City Council 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Santa Clarita, California 91355 Subject: Extension of Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Dear City Council Members: The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation supports the extension of the Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ). This is an important program to continue within the City of Santa Clarita. RMDZ combines recycling with economic development by providing low interest loans and technical assistance to qualified businesses that use secondary waste materials to manufacture new products and those companies that reduce waste resulting from manufacturing products. As the City of Santa Clarita has increased its recycling efforts, it has provided further opportunities and markets for developing more recycled products. For many, starting or running a business using recycled content materials or finding ways to do more with previously discarded items can be challenging; this program provides valuable resources to business that are leading the way to reducing waste in our growing community. Continuing the RMDZ program would reaffirm the City's sincere commitment to being a true business -friendly city, and one which helps business grow and thrive in the Santa Clarita Valley. We ask for City Council to approve this extension. Sincerely, Holly Schroeder Q President &CEO scvedc.org 11 IM C3 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road I UCEN 263 1 Santa Clarita, California 91355 1 O: 661.288.4400 F: 661.288.4414 Packet Pg. 82