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October 11, 1994
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 119
Public Works
Under the Integrated Waste Management Act, the California Integrated Waste Management
Board created the Recycling Market Development Zone (Zone) program, a market development
program designed to encourage manufacturers to use recycled feedstock. Businesses within the
Zone that use recycled feedstock are eligible for low-interest loans and other State and local
incentives. Zone designation will provide incentives for business retention and development
within the City of Santa Clarita for 10 years. Applications are due by November 1, 1994, In
February 1995, the State will designate the final 11 out of 40 zones during this fourth and last
designation cycle.
The proposed Zone area is described by the limits of the City of Santa Clarita. Recycled
feedstock will come from the City's recycling programs and from local businesses. Paper, yard
trimmings, and other organics, which comprise over 65 % of the total wastestream, will be the
materials targeted for market development. The director of Economic Development will
administer the Zone, assisted by the Solid Waste Division. The annual Zone budget of $100,000
is included under existing staffing and operational costs. There will be no fiscal impact to the
City. The application is on file at the City Clerk's office.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 94 - 119 authorizing the submittal of the Recycling Market Development
Zone Application,
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 94 - 119
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Agenda Item:
RESOLUTION NO. 94119
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the California Public Resources Code provides for the establishment of a Recycling
Market Development Zone Program throughout the State which provides incentives to stimulate
development of secondary materials markets; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita must meet mandated reductions in landfill wastes,
twentyfive percent by 1995 and fifty percent by 2000, as mandated in the California Integrated Waste
Management Act; and,
WHEREAS, the designation of a zone in the City of Santa Clarita dedicated to the expansion of
secondary materials business enterprises is essential for market development and to assist in meeting the
landfill reductions goals and,
WHEREAS, the designation of the proposed zone would complement the strategic plan for
community recovery, enhanced by abundant, broad spectrum feedstocks and integrated infrastructure;
and,
WHEREAS, the development of local markets for recycled materials would reduce the need to
transport them out of the region in the future; and,
WHEREAS, the designation of the proposed zone would provide incentives for business
development; thereby providing jobs for the area's unemployed.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita hereby:
Approves the submittal of a Recycling Market Development Zone application, which includes a
zone described by the limits of the City of Santa Clarita; and,
Authorizes and empowers the City Manager of the City of Santa Clarita, or designee, to
coordinate, process, and execute in the name of the City of Santa Clarita all necessary contracts,
agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents within the scope of the proposed zone
application; and,
Determines that the proposed zone is necessary to assist in attracting private sector recycling
business investments to the proposed zone; and,
Determines that the current and proposed waste management practices and conditions are, and will
be, favorable to the development of post -consumer waste materials markets; and,
Determines that the proposed zone will have no negative environmental impact on the area.
Resolution No. 94 - 119
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this _ day of 1994.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution Number 94 - 119 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 1994, with the
following roll call vote:
AYES - Councilmembers:
NOES - Councilmembers:
ABSENT- Councilmembers:
CITY CLERK
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RES. qq- 119
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THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
APPLICATION
1994-95 DESIGNATION CYCLE
Submitted November 1, 1994
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -/
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1- Applicant 2
1.2- Contact person -'P..
1.3- Mission statement, goals and objectives - 2_
1.4- City Council resolution - 3
1.5- Letters of commitment and support -
1.5.1 - Local jurisdiction
1.5.2- Regional jurisdiction
1.5.3 - Other agencies
1.5.4- Economic development organizations
1.5.5 - Financial institutions
1.5.6- Existing businesses
1.5.7- Potential businesses
SECTION 2: RMDZ MARKET DEVELOPMENTPLAN
2.1- Part 1; ZONE ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET
11.1 -Lead agency and overall zone administration - 0
2.1.2 -Specific agency and/or personnel responsibility -
2.1.3 -Organization chart for zone administration -
2.1.4 -Other administrative support committed to zone -
2.1.5 -Other local agencies that may provide assistance - 6
2.1.6 -Zone itemized budget — 7
2.2- .Part 2: FEEDSTOCK ANALYSIS — 7
2.2.1 Feedstock availability - 7
2.2.2 - Feedstock reliability - `1
2.2.3 - Feedstock analysis component of diversion activity - 9
2.2.4- Proposed additional: feedstock development -9
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2.3- Part 3: MARKETING PLAN - lU �.__-- ., "-
2.3.1-
...2.3.1- A. Market plan for marketing the zone /
2.3.2- B. Market plan to identify and retain exisiting businesses -/6
2,3.3- C. Market plan for attracting new businesses i
2.4- Part 4: INCENTIVES - (-,?-
2.4.1- A. Business retention and development incentive 12-
2.4.2-
Z2.4.2- B. Financial incentives -1.Z
2.5- Part 5: FINANCIAL SUPPORT -- I L
2.6- Part 6: EXISTING AND PLANNED INFRASTRUCTURE - ( z-
2.6.1-
2.6.1- A. Waste management collection and disposal - 3
2.6.2- B. Water - ( 3
2.6.3- C. Storm drainage - 13
2.6.4- D. Sewage/Storm drainage -13
2.6.5 E. Power (Electricity, Gas, other) —13
2.6.6- F. Streets and Lighting _ 13
2.6.7- G. Transportation 13
2.7- Part 7 AVAILABLE PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS -
2.7.1 A. Existing recycling -based businesses - 1 y
2.7.2 B. Property available for business expansion or attraction -
2.7.3- C. Buildings available appropriate for manufacturers using
targeted materials 1 q
SECTION 3: MEETING STATEWIDE OBJECTIVES
3.1- Objective I
3.2- Objective 11
3.3 Objective III 15'
3.4- Objective IV - I
3.5- Objective V - I b
3.6- Objective VI -16
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SECTION 4: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF PROPOSED
ZONE
4.1- Listing of specific jurisdictions _ 17
4.2- Area features contributing to zone's success 7
4.3- Justification for proposing this geographical area _ 1
4.4- General description of target areas for zone industrial development -17
SECTION 5: CEQA STRATEGY STATEMENT/CEQA REQUIREMENTS --1
SECTION 6: ZONE APPLICATION AND OTHER PLANNING AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS
6.1- Zone area planning process, future goals and objectives overview _ (.S.
6.2- Statement of Inclusion in Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan
6.3 Statement showing inclusion in Source Reduction and Recycling Elements -/
6.4- Statement showing compatibility with short term and long term economicand
business development plans -1 q
APPENDICES OR ATTACHMENTS:
A - Zone map - '76:>
B - Draft of Notice of Exemption --111
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Santa Clarita, a Southern California community in northern Los Angeles County,
respectfully applies to the State for designation as a Recycling Market Development Zone,
which includes the area described by the commercial and industrial areas within the City of
Santa Clarita boundaries. The plan this application defines, is the continuing cultivation of
an existing blueprint for a rapidly developing city, large enough to encompass the entire
spectrum of business, yet small enough to effectively manage. The Santa Clarita Valley,
where the City is located, is a microcosm of the state with its agricultural, manufacturing,
light industrial, and commercial enterprises interspersed in modern residential
neighborhoods spanning the river; valley and foothills of the surrounding mountain ranges.
Appropriate zoning, available property, and a mature infrastructure offer excellant capacity
for the Zone. The CEQA requirement will be met with submittal of a"Notice of Exemption.
The plan builds on a dedicated community distinguished by a recent history of responsible
reduction, reuse, repair, and recycling of its resources. Education and research are
delineated as prime objectives, in addition to the California State Integrated Waste
Management Board objectives, in recognition that developing new products typically creates
additional new markets and perpetuates secondary material applications. In addition to the
State financial incentives, the City will offer fast-track permitting, technical and siting
assistance, reduced fees and customized service in order to retain businesses and attract new
business to the Zone.
The City assures maximum feedstock resources by continueing ,its planned diversion
programs, strengthened by a mandatory recycling resolution. Materials targeted for
feedstock in the Zone are high grade/mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, yard trimmings,
wood, construction and demolition debris, scrap tires, plastics, glass, and metal.
Marketing of the Zone will be the primary responsibility of the City's Economic
Development Manager/Zone Administrator. That activity is supported by Solid Waste and
Economic Development Analysts, key members of the Zone Team. Representatives of the
community, particularly from the chambers of commerce and industrial association,
comprise the balance of the Team. An annual budget of $100,000 will be funded through
the City's General Fund. In summary, the City of Santa Clarita is ready to provide the
incentives, the financial support, the infrastructure, and the administration to meet the goals
and objectives of a model Recycling Market Development Zone.
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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Applicant: City of Santa CMta
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
805/259-2489
1.2 Contact person: Hazel Joanes, Zone Application Coordinator
City of Santa Clarita, Solid Waste Management Division
25663 Avenue Stanford
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
805/294-2511, FAX 805/294-2517
1.3 Mission statement, goals and objectives Within the design of a responsible society
to eliminate waste, it is recognized that the by-products and discards of one activity can
become the essential component of a subsequent activity. All renewable and non-renewable
resources alike are used and reused until they are efficiently consumed, safely returned to
nature, or provide an enduring service, but never buried or disposed of to be wasted
forever. Everything each of us does affects and is affected by waste. It is a mission of the
City of Santa Clarita; those who govern here, those who reside here, and those who do
business here, to actively contribute to the elimination of waste.
That mission will be supported by goals including the attraction, retention, or expansion of
twenty recycled material based businesses and three hundred new or existing jobs during the
ten year duration of the RMDZ. A further goal will be the active participation of the entire
community as generator and consumer of high value-added paper and greenwaste products.
Our final goal is to become a model community, not only as an RMDZ, but as a balanced
socioeconomic system responsive to the environment, to commerce, and to one another.
Those goals will be attained by meeting the following objectives:
1. Comprehensive educational program..
2. Foster research and development for feedstock processing, transport, replacement of
virgin materials with secondary materials, perpetual detailed feedstock analysis, and new
products.
3. Promote high value added product manufacturing.
4. Encourage businesses that divert materials from the waste stream.
5. Assure optimized industrial reuse, reduction and diversion of all materials.
6. Maintain a system that targets the State's objective of mixed waste paper, compostable
materials, high density polyethylene, and unsorted plastics, plus the zone's other high
volume divertables.
7. Affirm aggressive promotion of the zone and all market development.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-119
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the California Public Resources Code provides for the establishment of a Recycling
Market Development Zone Program throughout the State which provides incentives to stimulate
development of secondary materials markets; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita must meet mandated reductions in landfill wastes, twentyfive
percent by 1995 and fifty percent by 2000, as mandated in the California Integrated Waste Management
Act; and,
WHEREAS, the designation of a zone in the City of Santa Clarita dedicated to the expansion of
secondary materials business enterprises is essential for market development and to assist in meeting the
landfill reductions goals; and,
WHEREAS, the designation of the proposed zone would complement the strategic plan for
community recovery, enhanced by abundant, broad spectrum feedstocks and integrated infrastructure;
and,
WHEREAS, the development of local markets for recycled materials would reduce the need to
transport them out of the region in the future; and,
WHEREAS, the designation of the proposed zone would provide incentives for business development,
thereby providing jobs for the area's unemployed.
NOW, THEREFORE,. be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita hereby:
Approves the submittal of a Recycling Market Development Zone application, which includes a
zone described by the limits of the City of Santa Clarita; and,
Authorizes and empowers the City Manager of the City of Santa Clarita, or designee, to
coordinate, process, and execute in the name of the City of Santa Clarita all necessary contracts,
agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents within the scope of the proposed zone
application; and,
Determines that the proposed zone is necessary to assist in attracting private sector recycling
business investments to the proposed zone; and,
Determines that the current and proposed waste management practices and conditions are, and will
be, favorable to the development of post -consumer waste materials markets; and,
Determines that the proposed zone will have no negative environmental impact on the area.
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PASSED,PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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day of 1994.
I, Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution Number 94 - 119 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 1994, with the
following roll call vote:
AYES - Councilmembers;
NOES - Councilmembers:
ABSENT Councilmembers:
CITY CLERK
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1.5 Letters of commitment and support
(Note: Paragraphs 1.5.1 through 1.5.7 will contain letters of support from up to sixteen
agencies and businesses showing support for the City's application for an RMDZ. These
letters are currently being solicited.)
1.5.1 Local jurisdiction
1.5.2 Regional jurisdiction
1.5.3 , Other agencies
1.5.4 Economic development organizations
1.5.5 Financial Institutions
1.5.6 Existing businesses
1.5.7 Potential businesses (letter from Applied Environmental Management
follows.
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September 25, 1994
Mr. Mike Haviland
City of Santa Clarita
Economic Development Division
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Dear Mr. Haviland:
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This letter is to acknowledge and confirm Applied Environmental Management's (AEM), desire
that the City of Santa Clarita receive designation from the California Integrated Waste
Management Board (CIWMB) as a Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ).
AEM fully supports the City of Santa Clarita in their RMDZ application. AEM will work with
the local jurisdiction to maximize and refine the recovery and re -use of "waste” and recyclable
materials in the Santa Clarita region. AEM believes that the creation of a RMDZ will be a
significant factor in attaining AB 939 waste diversion goals. Additionally, AEM believes that
the establishment of a RMDZ will cause existing businesses to focus on the utilization of
recycled materials within these enterprises, as well as attract new businesses to the RMDZ which
will strengthen and diversify the Santa Clarita economic base.
Presently, AEM is providing earthquake debris clean-up services to the City of Santa Clarita.
AEM is removing debris from curbside, transporting the debris to our transfer yard, sorting the
debris into is various components and providing arrangement for its final destination. On
average, AEM is picking up approximately 3,500 tons of earthquake debris per week from Santa
Clarita (average MSW for Santa Clarita is 500 tons per week). Less than 1 % of this earthquake
generated debris is being disposed in landfills. AEM is recovering and recycling 99% of the
material we pick up. This material ranges from concrete and asphalt to green waste and
synthetic carpeting. AEM has purchased heavey machinery to chip wood wastes and crush
concrete for recycling and transformation. AEM is working closely with the City and the local
waste haulers to provide future facilities, technologies, markets and procedures which will
augment and assist the City with their AB 939 compliance and attainment. The creation of a
RMDZ in Santa Clarita will be a significant ingredient in transforming the City's and AEM's
plans from a dream into reality.
Applied Environmental Management, Incorporated
717 South Weymouth Avenue — San Pedro, CA 90732 — (310) 514-8123
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AEM stands ready and able to establish a significant size Materials Recovery Facility
(MRF) for the Santa Clarita region should our study indicate that a MRF is economically
feasible. AEM has identified new and existing technology which, if economically
feasible, it will bring to its Santa Clarita recovery and recycling site that will;
A. recycle and transform crushed aggregate into architectural concrete and a superior
roadway quality asphalt;
B. efficiently recycle tires through pyrolysis while still meeting South Coast Air
Quality Management District standards;
C. create a plastic pallet made from a mixture of various plastic types which can
hold 10,000 lbs and be used 100 times;
D. utilize vermiculture to transform green wastes and manure into organic, high
nutrient soil amendment; and
E. create a pathogen free in -vessel composting of organics using new micro-
biological agents.
AEM strongly believes that bottom line economics is the principal factor in expanding and
promoting a recycled material marketplace. A strong recycled material marketplace is
essential if we are to conserve and preserve our earth for our children, (and create a U.S.
economy which will lead the world into the next century). Native Americans had a
philosophy that all of our actions should be mindful the next seven generations. We at
AEM support this philosophy both personally and corporately. AEM looks forward to the
establishment of a Santa Clarita RMDZ, and will work with the local jurisdiction to made
the zone a success. AEM pledges to work with the CIWMB and the City of Santa Clarita
in establishing a strong recycling market development program with AEM staff, funds,
grants, research, education and marketing activities.
AEM is excited with the establishment of a RMDZ in Santa Clarita. The opportunities
presented by the RMDZ are immeasurable for enterprises like AEM that are committed to
a recycled materials marketplace and for other businesses that are new to this arena.
Cersyic 'ent
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SECTION 2: RMDZ MARKET DEVELOPMENT PLAN
2.1 Part 1: ZONE ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET
2.1.1 Lead agency and overall zone administration The lead agency for zone
administration will be the City of Santa Clarita. Overall the RMDZ will be managed by
an organizational structure within City domain, supplemented by a network of
established, relevant organizations, volunteers, and consultants.
2.1.2 Specific agency and/or personnel responsibility The personnel assigned Zone
Administrator will be one of the responsibilities of Mike Haviland, the City's Economic.
Development Manager. The Zone Administrator will be assisted directly by Alex
Vasquez, ,Economic Development Analyst, and Jon Emerson, Solid Waste Analyst.
Publicitywill be the responsibility of Gail Foy, Public Information Officer.
2.1.3 Organization chart for zone administration
Public Information
Gail Foy
City Council
City Manager
Georges Caravalho
Department of Community Development.
Economic Development Division
(Zone Administrator)
Mike Haviland
Economic Development Analyst
Alex Vasquez
Zone Team
Public Works Division
Solid Waste Analyst
Jon Emerson
2.1.4 Other administrative support committed to zone It is proposed that other
administrative support is available from volunteers and representatives of the two chambers
of commerce, the industrial association, and citizens at large. Their efforts will be
organized as the Zone Team directed by the Zone Administrator.
2.1.5 Other local agencies that may provide assistance The Santa Clarita Valley
Chamber of Commerce, the Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce, and the Valencia
Industrial Association have business development boards and environmental committees to
provide assistance as Zone Team members, and independently in the areas of publicity and
education. Administrative assistance may also be provided by College of the Canyons based
on their direct involvement in the community in the areas of economic development,
technical, and environmental.
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2.1.6 Zone itemized budget Annual funding of $100,000 for zone administration will
come from the City General Fund. For budgetary purposes the mean analyst salary is used
based on an aggregate staff participation of 3/4 of a Solid Waste Analyst and 3/4 of an
Economic Development Analyst augmented by the Economic Development Coordinator.
Zone Administration (Analyst 0 $40,800 x 150% time) $61,200
Clerical (Clerk -Typist cQ $24,300 x 33% time) $8,020
Benefits Q 33 % $22,830
Travel (3,500 miles @ $.30/mile) $1050
Office (supplies, phone, mail & equipment) $2,400
Marketing 4 500
TOTAL $100,000
2.2 Part 2: FEEDSTOCK ANALYSIS
2.2.1 Feedstock availability The City of Santa Clarita estimates that it will generate
228,440 tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) in 1995. Waste composition from the (SRRE)
is shown in Table 1 below. The Waste. Generation Analysis component of the City's SRRE
shows that the residential sector contributes 50.6% of the waste to the total wastestream
while commercial/industrial sectors account for 49.4% of the total wastestream. The
General Plan projects a 150% increase in housing units and a 190% increase in jobs in the
City between 1990 and 2010. Estimated potential recoverable materials for the City of Santa
Clarita through the year 2010 are shown in Table 2. The City will generate an estimated
265,560 tons by the year 2000 and 311,820 tons by 2005.'
'Statistics and projections for the feedstock analyses were
obtained from the City of Santa Clarita General Plan, the City of
Santa Clarita Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) July
1991, and from informal interviews with staff from the local
landfill and solid waste personnel to certify published figures.
Any overlap or differential is reconciled by averaging or most
conservative, whichever favors the integrity of the analysis.
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TABLE 1
SRRE Waste Composition
MATERIAL
Paper
Plastic
Glass
Metals
Yard Waste
Other Organics
Other Waste
(includes C & Debris - 9.9 %)
Special Waste
(includes Tires - 1.0 %)
Miscellaneous
% TOTAL
33.0
6.5
4.2
8.7
10.2
22.2
11,6
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TABLE 2
ESTIMATED POTENTIAL RECOVERABLE MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA (reported in tons)
MATERIAL 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
High Grade/Mixed Paper
Corrugated
Newspaper
Yard Trimmings
Wood
Construction and
Demolition Debris
Mixed Plastics
Glass
Metal
Total Potential Recoverables
Total Non-recoverable
27,829
33,395
40,074
48,089
57,706
17,142
20,570
24,684
29,621
35,545
13,003
15,603
18,723
22,467
26,960
20,167
24,200
29,040
41,817
50,180
18,801
22,561
27,073
32,487
38,984
19,673
23,607
28,328
33,993
40,791
7,590
9,108
10,929
13,115
157738
7,333
8,800
10,560
12,672
15,206
2,951
3,541
4,249
5,099
6,119
134,489
161,385
193,660
239,360
287,229
63,811
67,055
71,900
72,460
82,844
Total Waste Generated 198,300 228,440 265,560 311,820 370,073
Notes:
These figures include collected recyclable materials plus disposed recyclable materials.
Construction materials include concrete, brick, asphalt, mortar, and soil.
Mixed plastic includes PET, HDPE, film and polystyrene.
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Effects of the January 17, 1994 earthquake and deviation from previously published data
cited earlier suggest that considerably higher percentages currently prevail in the targeted
categories of plastic, glass, scrap tires, materials suitable for compost or mulch, and
construction and demolition debris. In addition, the current ratio of 1A job per household
in the City is projected to shift to 1.24 jobs per household by 2000, and 1.43 jobs per
household by 2005, as a result of predicted greater growth rate for jobs than residences.
The dramatic increase in commercial generation will skew waste composition even more
favorably towards the targeted categories.
2.2.2 Feedstock reliability Recyclable feedstock will be reliable and consistent based on
planned diversion programs, strengthened by mandatory recycling. Santa Clarita Valley has
been an exemplary site of rapid, yet organized growth since the mid -1960's. Future growth
will provide the opportunity of implementing state of the art techniques in new households
and new businesses.
2.2.3 Feedstock analysis component of diversion activity Expected feedstock analysis
will provide insight to the dynamics of the wastestream. Zone Administration will carefully
monitor those changes through the Solid Waste Analyst, who will certify targeted materials
or recommend new feedstocks for development. Diversion activity is currently
complimented by source reduction efforts concentrating on education of the residential and
commercial sectors.
Three semi -exclusive franchise haulers have handled residential waste collection since 1991.
Comingled plastics, glass, metal, and chipboard, along with corrugated cardboard and
newspaper are diverted twice monthly. Curbside collectioon also includes phone book and
Christmas tree pickups. A pilot curbside yard trimming program has recently completed its
twelth month of operation. City wide yard trimming diversion is slated for 1995. The
franchised commercial waste collection offers recycling services to businesses. Materials
collected from commercial collection include ledger and mixed paper, comingled plastics,
glass, metal, and chipboard, wood, and corrugated cardboard.
A local intermediate processing center is currently used by the haulers. A proposed new
materials recovery facility, located just outside the City, will accept 500 tons per day of
source separated materials. A composting facility is also planned at the site which will
handle 560 tons per day.
2.2.4 Proposed additional feedstock development Refined source separation techniques,
promotion of unanimous participation, and development of products using commingled
targeted materials will expand feedstock supplies. The City is currently drafting a resolution
which will make business and residential recycling mandatory.
Local waste haulers working closely with the City's Solid Waste Management Division to
implement the programs essential to meet the requirements of AB 939 recognize that despite
the high projected growth rate for the valley, meeting those goals could actually reduce their
business. Therefore, they are prepared to take a pro -active position to join in expanding the
post -consumer waste collection infrastructure. Because collection, transport, and delivery
is the activity of the haulers, it is proposed they concentrate on development of equipment
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and techniques to pre-sort, collect, and process in transit, particularly the targeted materials.
It is a further objective to abandon the term waste hauler because our goal is to eliminate
waste and transform their business into the efficient transport and processing of secondary
materials.
2.3 Part 3: MARKETING PLAN
2.3.1 A. Market plan for marketing the Zone The Zone will hinge market development
on the first two objectives cited; education and research. Education is the preferred form
of communication because it is interactive. The entire community will learn that it is the
generator, and with that knowledge will be empowered to transform waste into feedstock.
Education will dislodge stigmas associated with the use of waste as secondary material
resources, thereby attracting entrepreneurial attention to meet existing markets and create
new ones. Our three colleges, elementary school, and secondary school systems have
already distinguished themselves in educating the public, including the business community,
with regard to environmental issues. The plan will expand that forum into both the areas
of feedstock and market development.
The two chambers of commerce and the industrial association will provide education to all
their constituents as a means of publicizing the Zone. They will concentrate on interaction
of their membership to promote secondary material use and retention of existing businesses.
The City's Economic Development Division will continue its successful national campaign
to attract new business to the valley. Enhanced by the prospect of our proactive
development of feedstock supply, expanded consumer base, and Zone incentives, the Zone
administrator will recruit businesses to use the targeted materials.
Research of materials, products, and processes will assist in optimizing the marketing plan.
Even without the dramatic projected growth, the City's wastestream and business character
will experience dynamic conditions for the designation period. Continual research will
facilitate timely response to changes in business and the community in addition to developing
products and processes for the targeted materials. Highest priority will be given to the paper
and organic wastestream because they are generated from the entire community, constitute
the majority of the MSW, and are two of the high value-added materials listed as State
objectives. Research will provide solutions to genuine problems such as contaminated
feedstock, particularly in organics, and will target end use markets for value-added
products. Table 1 illustrates likely end use markets.
2.3.2 B. Market plan to identify and retain existing businesses The fust phase of the
plan to identify and retain existing businesses has been set in motion. The boards of the
chambers of commerce and the industrial association are actively participating in the
application process and have assisted in the City's first direct mailing to targeted companies
in the community. The Public Information Office has issued a press release to the two local
newspapers which have enthusiastically responded with the indication of follow-up
interviews.
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An objective of the Zone Team concept is that businesses will be identified for retention
through interaction of the chambers and association to assure penetration of all markets.
That access will foster retention of feedstock generators and secondary materials users to the
degree that will encourage partnering of certain existing businesses. Included in current
communications with businesses are details of the incentives for their participation now, in
addition to relating the advantages that will come with zone designation. The Solid Waste
Analyst will supplement the Zone Team's retention efforts by annual surveys of zone
businesses, audits of diversion, direct contact with targeted, high value-added businesses,
and documenting of program participation.
The strategic plan calls for identification and categorization, through surveys, of Zone
generators and processors by the last quarter of 1995. A comprehensive data base of kinds
and quantities of materials available in the Zone for retained and new businesses has already
commenced. That data base will be enhanced to real time with formal monthly publication
to the Team representatives and Economic Development by the second quarter of 1996.
Estimates of diversion and updates to feedstock will be included in the report quarterly. One
measure of success for businesses retained in the zone will be the parameter of quantity of
virgin material replaced with secondary materials. The Zone Team will set annual, five,
and ten year goals, and the Analyst will monitor and report the outcome.
A particular industry targeted for businesses retained in the zone is printing. There are two
newspaper production facilities and an inordinately great number of medium to large printing
companies in the valley. The industry is a specific asset as a consumer and generator of the
highest volume material targeted for diversion. Retention of printers is complicated by the
pressures of compliance with regional conditions such as air quality, and the degree of
specialization within the industry. It is an objective of the marketing plan to turn those
perceived disadvantages into advantages with research and development, and to identify
other types of businesses in the zone in similar situations for special attention.
2.3.3 C. Market plan for attracting new businesses The plan for attracting new
businesses to the Zone will start with the Solid Waste Analyst providing a comprehensive
feedstock analysis, a strategy listing the proposed types of companies to meet diversion
goals, and probable markets for value-added products. Economic Development staff will
refine that blueprint, with the assistance of the Zone Team, to include in their recycling -
based business development plan. An additional element of the plan to attract new
businesses to the zone will be the promotion of new companies encouraged to the area as
generators, particularly to fill voids in targeted materials or to overcome the obstacles
associated with a previously troublesome wastestream.
Economic Development's marketing plan will expand current national recruitment, actively
publicizing the features of the zone. Research and development findings relative to the
City's feedstock and prospective products will by highly publicized to entice start-up
companies and to expand target end -product markets. The Zone Administrator will
coordinate with the four existing regional zones and any additional zones that may be
designated to determine potential collaboration.
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2.4 Part 4: INCENTIVES
2.4.1 A. Business retention and development incentives Planning, Engineering, and
Building and Safety Divisions of the City's Department of Community Development will
provide permitting, technical, and siting assistance tailored to retain and develop recycling -
based businesses. The City will improve the General Plan by incorporating the RMDZ Plan,
and will study amendments to building codes and zoning requirements that will act as
incentives for new or existing businesses. In addition, the City will expand the current "buy
recycled" procurement mandate to include all the products listed on the Zone Team's
recycled inventory register. The Zone feedstock analysis and recycled product catalogue will
be updated quarterly by the Solid Waste Analyst and made readily available.
The chambers of commerce have a comprehensive series of business development and
marketing planning programs. Addition of recycled -based elements to existing programs and
new programs designed specifically for targeted businesses will be a valuable zone incentive.
Cooperative marketing arrangements will be promoted within and between the chambers and
association in addition to "buy recycled" procurement incentives.
The City's community college and adult education programs currently offer courses and
workshops in business and market development, and have already developed close
associations with the markets it supports. Supplementation of existing courses and addition
of new curriculum for recycling -based business, technical support, related job training,
and research projects, are proposed educational incentives.
2.4.2 B. Financial incentives The City offers differal of local development fees as an
incentive to retain or attract businesses. The utility companies have reduced rate and rebate
programs including hookup charges that will be pursued to improve and implement as an
incentive. Large companies, the chambers, and the association have been financially
supportive with grants and other funding that encourage local business. Those resources will
be promoted for business and product development incentives.
2.5 Part 5: FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Designation as a zone will provide parameters that the City can use as guidelines to directly
provide financial support to recycled -based businesses. Local financial institutions recognize
the value in supporting retained and new businesses, and perceive their participation as
complementary to the low interest loans available from the Board.
2.6 Part 6: EXISTING AND PLANNED INFRASTRUCTURE
The City of Santa Clarita is a modem, planned community with an infrastructure designed
to accommodate continuing rapid growth through build out. Located in the Santa Clarita
Valley, at the north of Los Angeles County, it is a hub for much of southern California
infrastructure.
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2.6.1 A. Waste management collection and disposal systems The City's waste is
collected by semi -exclusive franchised haulers, with the majority disposed in a Class III,
non -hazardous landfill immediately to the west of the City limits. The remaining small
quantity is disposed in a similar landfill to the northeast. The City Solid Waste Division is
responsible for source reduction, diversion, and composting programs.
2.6.2 B. Water Water is provided to the City by a combination of purveyors pumping
ground water and by agencies of State water projects. The delivery system has expansion
capacity designed to meet the projected development of the general plan.
2.6.3 C. Storm drainage Storm drainage management has progressed in concert with the
City's development. The City is traversed by the Santa Clara River and its tributaries, an
asset in more ways than just its tremendous runoff capacity.
2.6.4 D. Sewage/Storm drainage The City wastewater is treated at a two facilities
administered by the L.A. County Sanitation District, the majority at a location bounded
outside the west City limits. The site is currently under expansion that anticipates the
General Plan to a capacity of eleven million gallons a day from its current nine and a half
million gallons. Actual daily averages 5.6 million gallons.
2.6.5 E. Power (Electricity, Gas, other) Electrical and gas capacity in the valley
exceeds any possible requirements with modern transmission and delivery infrastructure
planned or in operation.
2.6.6 F. Streets and Lighting Superior streets and lighting have been the standard for
development and maintenance in the community, particularly in industrial complexes.
2.6.7 G. Transportation The City of Santa Clarita is ideally situated to take maximum
advantage of the State's transportation system. Interstate 5 Freeway from Los Angeles, and
closer yet, from the eastern San Fernando Valley, traverses the western side of the
proposed zone on the way north to the central valley. The 126 Highway connects the Santa
Clarita Valley to Ventura County, the beach and agricultural communities to the west. The
Antelope Valley 14 Freeway begins at Interstate 5 in the southwest comer of the valley,
traverses the southern and southeastern portion of the City, and continues on to the cities
of Palmdale and Lancaster. City traffic is accommodated by a network of highways,
parkways, avenues, and boulevards in conjunction with the inter and intra state arteries
cited, with expansion planned to meet increasing needs.
Major rail services are available on the main line from Los Angeles' Union station to
Lancaster and Kern County in the central valley. Sidings and sites for sidings extend for
potentially ten miles along the line in industrial areas, and for commuter travel the
Metrolink station in the center of the City connects with Palmdale/Lancaster to the northeast,
three stations in San Fernando Valley to the south, and Union Station in Los Angeles. The
two closest airports in the vicinity that enhance zone development are Palmdale and
Hollywood/Burbank to the southeast.
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2.7 Part 7: AVAILABLE PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS
2.7.1 A. Existing recycling -based businesses The City currently has one intermediate
processing center and three recycling centers.
2.7.2 B. Property available for business expansion or attraction The City has two
distinct areas available for the expansion or location of industries using recycled materials.
In the western portion of the City, adjacent to Interstate 5, is the Valencia Industrial Center.
The second area is an industrial corridor along the rail line, predominately in the eastern
portion of the City.
The industrial center is third largest in L.A. County and is five percent from build out with
an approximate twelve percent vacancy rate or over a million square feet of available
footage. The eastern area has over 350 acres available for building sites in addition to
vacant structures suitable for zone businesses.
2.7.3 C. Buildings available appropriate for manufacturers using targeted materials
Available structures, building sites, and development areas proposed by the general plan are
appropriately zoned for manufacturers using targeted materials. (Note: A zoning map will
be provided in Appendix A.)
SECTION 3: MEETING STATEWIDE OBJECTIVES
3.1 Objective I The City of Santa Clarita designation completes a homogeneous regional
distribution of zones by its location on the major north -south Interstate 5 between the Kern
County Zone to the north, the Los Angeles City and County Zones to the south, the Ventura
County Zone to the west , and the Lancaster portion of the Kern Zone to the east.
3.2 Objective 11 The City of Santa Clarita's largest single waste material category includes
mixed paper, cardboard, and chipboard. Standard diversion practices have focused on either
minimum local processing with end products like mulch or transport to large processing
centers (some out of state) to be ultimately returned to paper goods. The City plans to
concentrate on developing local sorting and decontamination processes in conjunction with
a comprehensive collection program. A similar aggressive scheme for wood products and
construction and demolition debris will assure a constant source for highest value-added
finished products. Table 3 illustrates additional high value-added proposals.
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Table 3; Targeted High Value -Added Table
MATERIAL
LEVEL OF
CURRENT
PLANNED
PROCESSING
END -PRODUCT
END -PRODUCT
Yard Trimmings
•Collection/Backyard
Transported to
•Compost
•Composting
processors
•Soil amendment
•Vermiculture
•Erosion control
Wood
•Collect
n/a
•Compost
•Chip
*Soil amendment
•Sort
*Erosion control
*De -contaminate
Plastics
*Collect
Transported to
*Office pack
•Regrind
processors
containers
*Sinter
*Pallets
High Grade/Mixed
*Collect
n/a
TBD
Paper
•Bale
*De -contaminate
•pulp
Corrugated
*Collect
Transported to
TBD
Cardboard
•Sort
processors
•Shred
Construction &
*Collect
•Crushed
•Base material
Demolition Debris
*Crush
aggregate
*Architectural
•Proprietary process
conrete
•Superior form of
asphalt
Glass
•Collect
Transported to
TBD
processors
Metal
*Collect
Transported to
TBD
processors
Scrap Tires
•Collect
n/a
•Crude #4 oil
*Pyrolysis
•Carbon black
3.3 Objective III The proposed zone plan identifies the long term need for recycling
businesses to assist diversion goals and expand landfill capacity. The City of Santa Clarita's
projected 1995 diversion will meet mandated twenty-five percent goals. Projections for 2000
are a minimum of fifty percent, sixty percent for 2005, and seventy percent by 2010.
Feedstock availability from the projections of Section 2.2.1 predict 57,110 tons in 1995,
132,780 tons by 2000, 187,092 tons by 2005, and 259,050 tons by 2010. The average
annual diversion based on linear growth is 159,000 tons. The City waste disposed in the
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local landfill currently comprises twenty percent of its intake.
with an estimated remaining capacity of 2.5 million tons.
considered that would increase capacity by 29.5 million tons.
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The site is approved to 1997
An expansion plan is being
3.4 Objective IV Particularly since the Northridge Earthquake, the City of Santa Clarita
has been inclined towards a self-sustaining community. Recognizing that factor, in
combination with an exemplary sense of responsibility to the environment, business and
government have in place the mechanisms that support reduce, reuse, and repair before
recycle. The plan for the Zone complements business activities currently developed by
necessity and design, with the all the incentives of designation, augmented by a
closed-loop, integrated waste management regime.
3.5 Objective V The proposed Zone favors targeted priority materials because they meet
State objectives in addition to comprising seventy-two percent of the waste stream. The
mixed waste paper program is planned to maximize diversion to the highest value-added goal
of paper stock, including special elements for items like milk cartons. Cardboard and chip
elements are proposed for conversion in the Zone to support the extensive packaging
industry. The curbside collection for yard waste scheduled to go Citywide in 1995, in
combination with aggressive commercial collection of all organics, will provide abundant
composting/mulching feedstock. The valley's three national forest areas, agricultural and
rural areas provide a consumer base and processing locals.
Earthquake related increases in demolition and construction projects suggest like increases
in future construction and demolition debris generated. This will likely raise construction
and demolition debris to over 10% of total waste generated. As such, the City is targeting
collection and processing of these materials.
The proposed research and development programs will be especially committed to recovery
of high density polyethylene, unsorted plastics, glass and aluminum for new products as
well as reintroduction to the extensive generator base. Many of the businesses in the City
that are consumer/generators of plastic goods have already expressed support for products
using unsorted plastic and guarantee in return an abundant feedstock supply., Research will
be additionally helpful in addressing the issues of contamination and automated sorting
where human operators may be compromised. Studies are already underway with recycling
processors to provide outreach programs to manufacturers and professional organizations
cautioning the development of hybrid multi -material products that complicate or eliminate
the recycling process. In that way, if a product can not be reused or repaired then
education will assure it can be recycled.
3.6 Objective VI The Economic Development Division of The City of Santa Clarity and
the two chambers of commerce currently operate at a heightened level of market
development. With the incentive package being offered, it is recognized that RMDZ
designation will serve to retain and attract recycling business and the associated businesses
that constitute the majority of those existing and planned.
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SECTION 4: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTIC9-7"_ `
OF PROPOSED ZONE
4.1 Listing of specific jurisdictions The City of Santa Clarita is the jurisdiction applying
for zone designation. The community encompasses approximately forty-two square miles,
proposing the commercial and industrial areas within the City boundaries as the Zone.
4.2 Area features contributing to zone's success The City is located in the center of
the 256 -square -mile Santa Clarita Valley, a mountainous region with broad canyons and
expansive river valley, generally bounded on the west by the Ventura County Line, on the
north by the Los Padres and Angeles National Forest areas, Aqua Dulce and the Angeles
National Forest on the east, and the San Gabriel and Santa Susana Mountains to the south.
Because the City is the center of such a distinct geographical/geological area, it is
recognized that probable ultimate responsibility for service and governmental jurisdiction
within the entire populated Santa Clarita Valley will be with the City of Santa Clarita. Itis
proposed that the potential feature of increasing the zone area with the increased city limits
will contribute to success.
The City is traversed by the Santa Clara River; one of the last and largest rivers in the
region still existing in a relatively unaltered state, where some of the remaining five percent
of Southern California's riparian habitat (related to rivers and their banks) still survives. The
river system provides the. City flood protection, water supply, agriculture, aggregate
mining, recreation, and biological and cultural resources. The perimeter mountain ranges
and watershed provide exceptional opportunities to develop recycle -based markets, such as
erosion control and water conservation, for organic feedstocks.
4.3 Justification for proposing this geographical area The City of Santa Clarita is
located in northern Los Angeles County, bordered on the west by the Interstate 5 freeway,
it features the entire business spectrum in a compact, diverse community. With a current,
population of 128,566 and impressive economic resources, it is notably distinct from the
adjacent zones, sufficiently distant to, warrant separate identity, and close enough for
collaboration in unique situations with neighboring zones.
The San Fernando Valley, an expansive version of the Santa Clarita Valley, and northern-
most part of the Los Angeles City Zone, is located thirty minutes to the south of the City
by freeway and rail. Portions of the Los Angeles County Zone are equally connected sixty
minutes to the south. The Ventura County Zone is connected by highway, forty-five
minutes to the west, and the Kern County Zone is ninety minutes to the north by Interstate
5'freeway. The Santa Clarita Valley is connected by freeway and rail to the Antelope Valley
and the city of Lancaster portion of the Kern Zone, forty-five minutes to the northeast.
4.4 General description of target areas for zone industrial development The City has
two industrial development areas. In the western portion of the City, adjacent to Interstate
5 is the Valencia Industrial Center., The second area is an industrial corridor along the rail
line, predominately in the eastern portion of the City. The two areas will be re -connected
by freeway and a limited access highway in the future, in addition to an existing major
artery.
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SECTION 5: CEQA STRATEGY STATEMENT / CEQA
REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended,
the City of Santa Clarita has determined that the City's Recycling Market Development Zone
program is defined a "project" for the purposes of being subject to CEQA review.
Incompliance with CEQA, the impacts of this project are economic and social in nature and,
pursuant to Section 15131 (a) of the State CEQA Guidelines, shall not be treated as
significant impacts. Based on these facts, the project is categorically exempt under the
provisions of General Rule, Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The
project further qualifies under Categorical Exemption, Class 20, Section 15320 (a) - Changes
in Organization of Local Agencies Without Changes in Geographical Area for the
Establishment of a Subsidiary District..
A Notice of Exemption is being prepared for filing with the Los Angeles County Clerk. The
Notice will be submitted to the filing authority following approval by the City of Santa
Clarita. A_draft copy of the .Notice of Exemption is included with this application as
Appendix B.
SECTION 6: ZONE APPLICATION AND OTHER PLANNING AND
WASTE MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS
6.1 Zone area planning process, future goals and objectives overview Planning for
the City of Santa Clarita is governed by the General Plan and adopted into law by the City
Council according to the requirements of the state of California. The State requires seven
elements: Land use; Circulation; Housing; Noise; Safety; Open Space; and
Conservation. The City chose to add six additional elements to the General PlanPublic
Services, Facilities and Utilities; Human Resources; Community Design; Economic
Development/Community Revitalization; Air Quality; and Parks and Recreation. Relative
to the proposed zone, the separate elements for planning Economic Development and
Human Resources will enhance organization, but moreover the zone is proposed in a city
that places such an obvious elevated degree of importance on planning. Appropriate zoning
for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing purposes is indicated on the General Plan
map in Appendix A.
6.2 Statement of Inclusion in Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan The
Los Angeles County Waste Management Committee/Integrated Waste Management Task
Force accepted the City of Santa Clarita's final Source Reduction and Recycling Element
(SRRE) in January, 1991
6.3 Statement showing inclusion in Source Reduction and Recycling Elements The
indication in the City's SRRE for plans to become a RMDZ is found in Section 5.2.2.1,
Market Development Short -Term Objectives.
6.4 Statement showing compatibility with short term and long term economic and
business development plans (TBD)
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: Office of Planning and Research FROM: City of Santa Clarita
1400 Tenth Street 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814 Santa Clarita, CA 91355
County Clerk
County of Los Angeles
111 North Hill Street
Us Angeles, CA 90012
Project Name: Recycling Market Development Zone
Project Location: City of Santa Clarita
Description of Project: Designation as a Recycling Market Development Zone for the City
of Santa Clarita which includes the area described by the commercial and industrial areas
within the City of Santa Clarita.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Santa Clarita Date:
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Economic Development Division
Exempt Status: Categorical Exemptions: Class 20 (Section 15320(a) - Changes in
Organization of Local Agencies Without Changes in Geographical Area for the Establishment
of a Subsidiary District; and General Rule - Section 15061(b)(3) - No possibility of
significant effect.
Reasons Why Project is Exempt: Impacts are economic and social in nature and pursuant
to Section 15131(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines shall not be treated as significant. The
Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) designation does not create changes in land -
use zoning designations, General Plan designations, development standards, or requirements
for businesses in the Zone. Any business attracted to the RMDZ will be subject to standard
environmental review and development requirements. The RMDZ is not a "zone as
depicted in land -use terminology. It does not alter land -use zoning, and it does not change
the physical environment.
Contact Person/Title: Telephone:
Signature: Date:
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