HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2013-31 - Rdsgnation of County - Recycling Mrkt CITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVE RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE PALM DESERT AS A
RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
SUBMITTED BY: Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
DATE: June 13, 2013
APPLICANT: Mr. Rob Moran, Economic Development Manager
Riverside County Economic Development Agency
P.O. Box 1180
Riverside, CA 92502
CONTENTS: 1. Email from Robert Moran
2. Riverside County Recycling Market Development Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
3. CalRecycle Webpage Re: Riverside County Recycling Market
Development Zone Renewal
4. County Application for Redesignation
5. Resolution
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013- 31 ,
approving Palm Desert's 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.
Executive Summary
Supporting the County's re-designation and expansion of the Recycling Market
Development Zone will also designate Palm Desert as a Recycle Market Development
Zone. Since the County will be the lead agency with CalRecycle, it will have the full
responsibility of preparing all necessary California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
documents and reporting responsibilities. Recycling related businesses that open in
Palm Desert will still be subject to the City's zoning and land use regulations. There
does not appear to be any real downside to participating; it basically provides new
opportunities to encourage sustainable (recycling) type businesses to locate in Palm
Desert as a viable option (i.e., through low-interest rate loans and funding up to a
maximum of 75% of costs directly attributed to an eligible project up to a maximum of
Resolution No. 2013-31
STAFF REPORT
RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
JUNE 13, 2013
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$2,000,000, whichever is less). For more information please refer to the Frequently
Asked Questions attachment.
Backqround
Staff has reviewed the request by the County of Riverside and determined that with new
sustainable businesses being developed, the lack of these business types within Palm
Desert and the Coachella Valley, and the lack of financial incentive to locate here, it
would be beneficial to participate and promote this opportunity within the sustainable
business community. In addition, if the City so chooses to designate the City or specific
areas of the City for other potential market zones in the future, the Recycling Market
Development Zone designation would not have a negative impact on doing so.
Fiscal Analvsis
This proposal will have no a fiscal impact to the City.
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Subject: FW: Recycling Market Development Zone Redesignation
Attachments: Res Template_May2013.doc; RMDZ FAQ Draft3.docx; BOS Authorization F11 4.23.13.pdf
From: Moran, Robert [mailto:RMORAN@rivcoeda.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 9:11 AM
Subject: Recycling Market Development Zone Redesignation
Good Morning,
On April 23�d,the Board of Supervisors authorized the Economic Development Agency to prepare an application to
submit to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery(CalRecycle)to redesignate the entire cour�ty
as a Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ). Our goal is to designate the entire county boundary as an RMDZ
including all 28 cities. In order to do so,we need your help and support. Rather than create a lengthy email, I've
attached three documents for your review. One is the Board of Supervisors staff report for your information and
another is a FAQ's about the RMDZ program which should answer questions about what benefits the RMDZ designation
provides. Lastly,there is a template resolution for your use and adoption.
In order to participate in the RMDZ, CalRecycle requires each city to adopt the attached resolution in its current form.
CalRecycle has asked us to keep the language exactly as provided. If you have any questions or concerns about the
language, please let me know prior to any action by your Council. The areas where you need to insert your city-specific
information are highlighted in yellow. If a city modifies any other language in the resolution without prior approval by
CalRecycle, it could cause it to be rejected and delay the submittal of the entire application. We respectfully request
that your city adopt the resolution and provide a copy to my office no later than Friday,June 28,2013.
Supporting the RMDZ means supporting recycling and "green" waste diversion practices in addition to providing a
valuable financing incentive for recycling-based businesses. Please note,there is NO COST to participate in the program.
As part of the application process, CalRecycle has requested that CEQA analysis be completed by the lead agency.The
County is the lead agency and will be responsible for completing and submitting a Negative Declaration.
I or a member of my team will be contacting you shortly to answer any questions and coordinate efforts to adopt the
resolution.
Thank you for your support and participation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or call me at
951.955.6673.
Sincerely,
Rob Moran
Economic Development Manager
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2013 Redesignation Application for Countywide Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Recycling Market Development Zone?
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) designated portions of Riverside
County as a Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) in order help divert waste from our landfills and
stimulate the manufacturing of new, recycled products.
What are the benefits of being in an RMDZ?
• Low-interest loans to manufacturers who make recycled products
• Support"green" recycling jobs and manufacturing in Riverside County
• Reduce waste going to our landfills
Why are we seeking redesignation of the RMDZ?
The RMDZ designation expires August 25, 2013 and in order to maintain the benefits, the County has to
reapply to CalRecycle. Additionally, the County desires expand the zone boundaries to include the entire
county in order to make the program benefits available countywide.
What portions of the County are current/y in the RMDZ?
The following cities are part of the RMDZ:
• Moreno Valley • Cathedral City
• Perris • Indio
• San lacinto • Coachella
• Hemet • Blythe
What are the incentives available in an RMDZ?
The RMDZ Loan Program provides low-interest loans to private businesses and not-for-profit organizations to
increase diversion of non-hazardous solid waste from California landfills and to promote market demand for
secondary and postconsumer materials.
The program can fund a maximum of 75%of costs directly attributed to an eligible project up to a maximum of
2 000 000 whichever is less.
Businesses and non-profit organizations can use the funds for:
• Machinery and equipment
• Working capitai
• Real estate purchase and improvements
• Refinancing of onerous debt that results in increased diversion, and
In addition to the loan program, CalRecyle provides the following Technical Assistance to businesses:
• Locating manufacturing materials (feedstock)
• Finding markets for products
• Providing current market conditions/trends
• Evaluating technology and equipment
• Providing geographical data on demographics, waste streams, and economics
� Free product marketing through RecycleStore , an online site that links buyers in direct contact with
recycling-based manufacturers
What would the program cost your city?
There is NO COST to participate in the program.There is no effect on local autonomy and the opportunity is
free of cost. The zone designation simply allows you to offer businesses in your jurisdiction access to the
benefits of the CalRecvcle program.
Does being in the RMDZ require my city to accept certain types of recycling uses?
The RMDZ designation does not ask or require your city to accept any uses in any manner at all. All land use
and permitting activities are not affected by participation in this zone.
How can your City be a part of the new RMDZ?
It's simple!! What we would ask your city to do is adopt a resolution supporting the new countywide RMDZ.
We will provide a template for you that you can present to your City Council.
For more information please call Rob Moran at 951.955.6673 or email rmoran@rivcoeda.org
Riverside County Economic Development Agency
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CIWMB Press Room Archives
Recycling Zones Promote Jobs, Economic Development: Riverside County Recycling
Market Develo�ment Zone renewed for Inland Em�ire .,......._,
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SACRAMENTO—The Riverside County Recycling Market Development Zone(RMDZ)has been renewed for another 10 years to
continue creating jobs and promoting economic development,thanks to a unanimous vote of the California lntegrated Waste
Management Board.The boundaries of the zone include the unincorporated parts of the county and the cities of Blythe,Coachella, Indio,
Cathedral City,San Jacinto, Hemet, Moreno Valley,and Perris.
Recycling-based businesses and manufacturers currently located throughout Riverside County—or those interested in becoming
established within the area—are eligible for assistance from the renewed RMDZ,which is administered locally by the Riverside County
Economic Development Agency.The Riverside County RMDZ is one of 40 such zones designated throughout California 10 years ago by
the Board—the state's primary recycling agency and a part of the California Environmental Protection Agency.
"As California implements the concept of'zero waste,'businesses in these zones will play a vital role in reaching such demanding goals,"
said Board Chair Linda Moulton-Patterson."Based upon the tremendous success being demonstrated by the recycling-based companies
in the Riverside County Recycling Market Development Zone,we are delighted to renew this designation of the business-friendly southern
California RMDZ.These businesses are proving that a good turn for the environment can be healthy for the bottom line as well."
RMDZs are set up similarly to the federally designated Enterprise Zones and provide State-sponsored support to recycling-based
businesses in the form of low-interest loans,grants,streamlined permitting,technical assistance,help with siting a plant or company,and
access to materials for manufacturing feedstock to name a few services. In return,the businesses create economic development and help
cities and counties to divert usable materials from the waste stream. Recycling is good for California's economy because it creates jobs,
provides tax revenue,and conserves natural resources,while it reduces pollution and energy usage.
RMDZs promote the development of markets for both recycled materials(as feedstocks for manufacturing)and products made from
recycled-content materials. Market development activities result in the creation and purchase of new products made with recycled-content
materials and that means California jobs,especially when the manufacturing occurs within the state. Recycling employs over 85,000 tax-
paying Californians and generates almost$4 billion in wages,salaries,and benefits;over 5,300 recycling and reuse establishments do
business in California with sales of over$10 billion.
Since the Riverside County RMDZ was established 10 years ago,the Integrated Waste Management Board has provided two low-interest
rate business loans to local manufacturers working with recycled-content materials.The loans totaled more than a half-million dollars. In
addition to the loan program, RMDZ services to businesses within the zone have resulted in 29 jobs,through the two companies,for the
local communities and the diversion of more than 40,000 tons per year of usable materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Loan
recipients in the Riverside County RMDZ include:
California Bio Mass—California Bio-Mass, Inc. recycles organic material.They process green waste,wood products,and food solids
into compost for sale to farmers and landscape companies. In June 2000 California Bio-Mass, Inc. received an RMDZ loan in the amount
of$306,375 to purchase equipment,provide working capital,and refinance onerous debt.They projected an increase diversion of 25,000
tons and an increase of 9 jobs.
LogWorld—LogWorld manufactures heat logs from recycled wood and newsprint. In July 1994 they received an RMDZ loan in the
amount of$250,000 for working capital.They projected an increase in diversion of 18,000 tons and the creation of 20 jobs.The loan was
paid in full in August 2001.
The Riverside County RMDZ encompasses 144,000 acres, comprises nine jurisdictions,and includes the Joint Power Authority for the
Coachella Valley Enterprise Zone. Recyclables are collected through curbside collection programs and by private recycling companies,
and will someday come from a proposed regional materials recovery facility. Materials that are especially targeted for recovery and
processing in the Riverside County RMDZ include glass,mixed paper,plastic,tires,and yard waste.
Incentives available to recycling-based businesses, industries,and manufacturers through the RMDZ foster sustainable economic growth
and help increase the amount of materials being diverted from the local waste stream,a mandate of the Integrated Waste Management
Act of 1989 that requires cities and counties to keep at least 50 percent of their waste out of landfills beginning in 2000.
To find out how jurisdictions in Riverside County are meeting this goal,visit the Board's local government Web site at
www calrecvcle ca aovlLGTools/mars/iurdrsta.asp.
For more information about the Board's RMDZ program in general, please call(916)341-6600 or visit www calrecvcle.ca.qov/RMDZI.To
learn more about the Riverside County RMDZ,call Rob Moran, Riverside County Economic Development Agency, (909)955-6673.
The six-member California lntegrated Waste Management Board promotes a zero waste California in partnership with local government,
industry,and the public.This means reducing waste whenever possible,promoting the management of all materials to their highest and
best use,and protecting public health and safety and the environment.
The preceding press release came from the California lntegrated Waste Management Board(CIWMB). Beginning in January 2010,the
functions of the CIWMB were taken over by CalRecycle.Visit CalRecycle's News Room at http�//www calrecvcle ca qov/PressRooml.
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/archive/IWMBPR/2003/November/70.htm 6/3/2013
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FROM: Economic Development Agency SUBMITTAL DATE:
April 18, 2013
SUBJECT: Application for Redesignation of Riverside County as a Recycling Market Development Zone
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Assistant County Executive Officer/EDA, or designee, to begin the application
process to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to
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BACKGROUND:
CalRecycle administers the RMDZ to encourage California-based recycling businesses to site new
manufacturing facilities and expand existing operations. The principle benefit for businesses located
within an RMDZ is a loan program for manufacturers of products using materials that would normally
end up at the landfill. This program provides low-interest loans of up to $2 million for the purchase of
equipment and other relevant business costs. The intent of the RMDZ loan program is to help
California manufacturers increase their processing capabilities and create additional markets for
recycled-content products.
Riverside County currently has one RMDZ that encompasses the cities of Moreno Valley, Perris,
Hemet, San Jacinto, Cathedral City, Indio, Coachella, and Blythe along with the unincorporated
former redevelopment project areas of East Blythe, Blythe Airport, Cabazon, Thermal, Garnet,
Thousand Ralms, Mead Valley, and Romoland. This zone expires on August 25, 2013 and
CalRecycle has encouraged the Coun#y to seek a new ten-year designation of the RMDZ and
expand its boundaries. EDA staff is proposing that the entire boundary of the county be designated
an RMDZ and would take the lead on preparing the application. Cities that wish to be included within
the Zone must adopt a resolution of support that must be included with the application. Additionally,
the Board of Supervisors must also approve a resolution once all participating cities are identified.
Participation in the RMDZ does not have a financial obligation to the County nor any participating
cities.
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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 lntegrated 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 N0. 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 Quatity Act (CEQA), the
County of Riverside has prepared or caused to be prepared and has adopted a
Negative Dectaration 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.
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.
RESOLUTION N0. 2013-31
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 of 2013 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT OR ABSTAINING:
As witnessed by
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PA�M DESERT, CALIFORNIA