HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 87-33RESOLUTION NO. 86-33
RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
ENDORSING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN VEHICLE TARPING PROGRAM
FOR VEHICLES TRAVELING TO DISPOSAL SITES
WHEREAS, the cost of litter cleanup on County
facilities is substantial; and
WHEREAS, the problem of littering is particularly
severe on the roadways leading to disposal sites because of
the large number of uncovered or improperly covered
vehicles which are hauling waste; and
WHEREAS, to combat this litter problem, the
County has passed anti -littering laws which require loads
be covered on vehicles transporting waste to disposal sites
(Ordinance Section 5-2502); and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin County Board of
Supervisors on February 10, 1987, adopted a Vehicle Tarping
Program for San Joaquin County, which will be effective
April 1, 1987.
The goal of the Program is two fold: First, to
reduce litter along County roadway,s city streets and
highways; and second, to make the public aware of the
problems caused by uncovered loads. Basically the Program
establishes that:
1. Users of County disposal sites who haul waste
in vehicles which are uncovered so that litter is
susceptible to being blown from the vehicle while in motion
shall be charged double the total disposal fee which would
otherwise be charged; and
2. In lieu of being charged the double fee,
users of County disposal site,s who bring waste in
uncovered pick-up trucks and utility trailers of less than
eight feet in length, will be given the option of
purchasing a tarp at the disposal sites.
The program will be in effect at the Harney Lane
and Foothill Sanitary Landfills, and the Lovelace Transfer
Station. Notices outlining the Program will be distributed
to users of these disposal sites prior to April 1, 1987.
in addition, display ads explaining the Program will be
placed in newspapers of general circulation in the cities
of Lodi, Manteca, Stockton and Tracy prior to Program
implementation.
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2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of Lodi does hereby endorse the San
Joaquin County Vehicle Tarping Program and urges all
disposal site users of this community to cover their loads
before driving to a disposal site.
Dated: March 18, 1987
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 87-33
was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting
held April 1, 1987 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Hinchman,
Pinkerton, Snider,
and Reid (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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