HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2445 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) RESOLUTION NO. 2446
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JACINTO RE-DESIGNATING THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO AS A
MEMBER OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY'S 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 to provide incentives to stimulate development of post-consumer
and secondary materials markets for recyclables; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties must meet a fifty (50) percent reduction in landfill
waste disposal as mandated in the California Integrated Waste Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the RMDZ is dedicated to establishing, sustaining and expanding
recycling-based manufacturing businesses, which is essential for market development
and meeting the established landfill reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, the RMDZ has been administered by Riverside County in
conjunction with the City of San Jacinto, and
WHEREAS, the RMDZ designation with the County requires an annual re-
designation; unless re-designated by the California Integrated Waste Management
Board, (CIWMB); and
WHEREAS, the County of Riverside and the City of San Jacinto still desire
existing and new recycling-based manufacturing businesses locating within the region
to be eligible for the technical and financial assistance associated with the RMDZ
program; and
WHEREAS, the re-designation of the City of San Jacinto is still necessary to
facilitate local and regional planning, coordination, support of existing recycling-based
manufacturing businesses. as well as attract private sector recycling business
investments to the region, and
WHEREAS, the current and proposed waste management practices and
conditions are favorable to the development of post-consumer and secondary waste
materials markets: and
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
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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)]; and
WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Board, in its Strategic
Plan, has adopted a goal to continuously integrate environmental justice concerns into
all of its programs and activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED determined and ordered by the City
Council of the City of San Jacinto, as follows:
Section 1. Approves the submittal of a Recycling Market Development Zone
re-designation application to include the City of San Jacinto,
Section 2. 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 3. That the re-designation is necessary to continue to assist in attracting
private sector recycling business investments to the area.
Section 4. That the current and proposed waste management practices and
conditions are favorable to the development of post-consumer
waste materials markets.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2003 by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlson-Buydos, Conner, Shaw, Stubblefield
Nays. None
Absent: Ayres
Abstain_ None
Cit San Ja ' to
B im Ayr s, ayor
ATTEST:
Dt6othy L. Ch inard, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
,it Attorney, City of San Jacinto
Best Best & Krieger LLP
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