HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-08 - RESOLUTIONS - RECYCLING MARKET DEV ZONE (2)RESOLUTION NO. 15-79
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
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;
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
manufacturing businesses and attract private sector recycling investments to the RMDZ;
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;
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;
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)j, 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:
SECTION 1. The City of Santa Clarita approves the redesignation of Santa Clarita
RMDZ, which includes all areas within the boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita.
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.
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.
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SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of December 2015.
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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:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Kellar
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None