HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-12 - RESOLUTIONS - RECYCLING MARKET NEGDEC ZONE (2)RESOLUTION NO. 05-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING RENEWAL OF THE SANTA CLARITA
RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
WHEREAS, the California Public Resources Code Section 42010 provides for the
establishment of the Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program throughout the
State of provide incentives to stimulate development of post -consumer and secondary materials
forrecyclables;
WHEREAS, the Santa Clarita RMDZ includes the City of Santa Clarita;
WHEREAS, cities and counties must meet a 50 percent reduction in landfill waste
disposal as mandated in the California Integrated Waste Management Act;
WHEREAS, the Santa Clarita RMDZ designation will expire in October 2005 unless
re -designated by the California Integrated Waste Management Board;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita still desires existing and new recycling based
manufacturing businesses locating within the region to be eligible for the technical and financial
incentives associated with the RMDZ program;
WHEREAS, the renewal of the Santa Clarita RMDZ is still necessary to facilitate local
and regional planning, coordination, support of existing recycling based manufacturing, as well
as attract private sector recycling business investments to the region;
WHEREAS, the current and proposed waste management practices and conditions are
favorable to the development of post consumer and secondary waste materials markets;
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
Codes 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, the California Integrated Waste Management Board, in its Strategic Plan,
has adopted a goal to continuously integrate environmental justice concerns into all of the
Board's programs and activities;
WHEREAS, the City Council, has considered the proposed Negative Declaration and,
based 'upon the findings set forth below, hereby finds that Negative Declaration for this project
has been prepared in compliance with CEQA:
A. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
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The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected
governmental agencies and the public, and all co
been considered. The Negative Declaration was
13, 2005, in accordance with CEQA. The public
June 13, 2005 through July 13, 2005;
mments received, if any, have
posted and advertised on June
review period was open from
C. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on
the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of
the City of Santa Clarita;
D. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council within the Field Services
Department and is in the custody of the Environmental Manager; and
E. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the
Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with
CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. Adopts the Negative Declaration for the project to renew the Santa Clarita
Recycling Market Development Zone.
SECTION 2. Approves the submittal of a Recycling Market Development Zone renewal
application to include the City of Santa Clarita.
SECTION 3. Agrees to 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.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 2005.
Mayor �—
ATTEST:
CITY -CLERK "-
STATE CALW' ORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CrrY OF SANTA CLARITA
1, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution 05-86 was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on the 12th day of July, 2005, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth,
NOES: COLTNCU-MEM 3ERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: McLean
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 05-86, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on July 12, 2005, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this _ day of
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
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Susan Coffman
Deputy City Clerk