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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2013-3146•M M . 01001.11 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT SUPPORTING THE REDESIGNATION OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY AS A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE DUE TO AN INCREASE IN BOUNDARIES AND ADOPTION OF INITIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION 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; and WHEREAS, all California jurisdictions must meet a 50% reduction in landfill waste disposal as mandated by the California Integrated Waste Management Act; and WHEREAS, the Riverside County RMDZ includes the cities of Blythe, Cathedral City, Coachella, Hemet, Indio, Moreno Valley, Perris and San Jacinto and parts of unincorporated Riverside County; and WHEREAS, the Riverside County RMDZ is dedicated to establishing, sustaining and expanding recycling -based manufacturing businesses, which is essential for market development and to assist these jurisdictions in meeting the established landfill waste reduction goals; and WHEREAS, the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Indian Wells, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, La Quinta, Menifee, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, Temecula, Wildomar and all of unincorporated Riverside County desire existing and new recycling - based manufacturing businesses located within their jurisdictions to be eligible for the technical and financial incentives associated with the RMDZ program; and WHEREAS, the addition of these jurisdictions to the Riverside County RMDZ is necessary to facilitate local and regional planning, coordination, and support existing recycling -based manufacturing businesses, as well as assist in attracting private sector recycling investments to the RMDZ; and WHEREAS, the continued development of local markets for recycled materials would reduce the need to transport them out of the region in the future; 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-31 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)]; and WHEREAS, CalRecycle has adopted a goal to continuously integrate environmental justice concerns into all of its programs and activities; and WHEREAS, the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Hemet, Indian Wells, Indio, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Jacinto, Temecula and Wildomar and the unincorporated part of Riverside County have agreed to submit an application to CalRecycle requesting the redesignation of the Riverside County RMDZ due to a change in boundaries; and WHEREAS, County of Riverside has agreed to act as Lead Agency for the proposed redesignation; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the County of Riverside has prepared or caused to be prepared and has adopted a Negative Declaration which evaluates the potential adverse environmental effects that might occur as a result of the redesignation of the Riverside County RMDZ; and WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has considered the environmental effects of the redesignation of Riverside County RMDZ as shown in the Negative Declaration; and WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert finds there are no grounds for the City of Palm Desert to assume the Lead Agency role or to prepare a subsequent or supplemental environmental document; and WHEREAS, the record of the proceedings on which the City of Palm Desert bases its decision to adopt the Negative Declaration is available from the custodian of records: County Clerk of Riverside County, 2724 Gateway Drive, P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-0751. awl RESOLUTION NO. 2013-31 • NOW THEREFORE: by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, hereby resolves that: The City of Palm Desert, hereby adopts the Negative Declaration. The City of Palm Desert, as Responsible Agency, approves the redesignation of Riverside County as a RMDZ and directs the County of Riverside Economic Development Agency to submit an application to CalRecycle requesting redesignation of Riverside County as a RMDZ which includes the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Hemet, Indian Wells, Indio, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Jacinto, Temecula, and Wildomar and the unincorporated part of Riverside County. The County of Riverside 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. The County of Riverside Economic Development Agency shall file a Notice of Determination respecting this Project with the State Clearinghouse pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15096(i). RESOLVED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, on this 13th day June of 2013 by the following vote: AYES: BENSON, SPIEGEL, TANNER, WEBER, and HARNIK NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE - 2 AN C. HARKIIK, MAYOR ATTEST: Jr. .110 • . - - HELLE D. KLASS CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA