HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 16, 1992 (60)AGENDA TITLE: Findings for exemption under Public Resources Code
MEETING DATE: December 16, 1992
PREPARED BY: Assistant City Manager
ACTION: That City Council adopt the following findings to b
incorporated in the record of proceedings at its Octobe
21, 1992 meeting:
The City Council of the City of Lodi hereby finds and declares pursuant to Publi
Resources Code Section 21080 that the refuse collection rates established i
Ordinances 1558 and 1559 are necessary and reasonable for the usual operatin
expenses of the Franchisee, including employee wages and benefits and for tip
purpose of purchasing facilities, equipment, and materials necessary to implemen
and carry out a Council -mandated recycling program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On October 21, 1992, City Council adopted rates fo:
residential and coamercial solid waste collection in thi
City of Lodi. It has been called to staff's attentio
that findings should have been included in the record o:
this proceeding claiming an exemption under Sectioi
21080(b) of the Public Resources Code. Section 21080(a)
indicates that preparation of, environmental impact reports apply to discretionary
projects proposed to be carried out or approved by public agencies. Sectiol
21080(b) states, "This division shall not apply to the following: (8) Thi
establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates
tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies . . ." To claim this exemption
the City has prepared findings stating the basis for the claim.
FUNDING: None
Respectfully submitted,
erry L. Glenn
Assistant City Manager
prepared by Kirk J. Evans
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
APPROVED.
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THOMAS A. PE-TERSON
Ctty Manager
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