HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2015-143RESOLUTION NO. 2015-143
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING
RENEWAL OF THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY 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, the San Joaquin County RMDZ includes Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi,
Manteca, Ripon, Stockton, Tracy, and the San Joaquin County unincorporated area; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties must meet a 50 percent reduction in landfill
waste disposal as mandated in the California Integrated Waste Management Act, with a
state goal of 75 percent diversion by 2020; and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin County RMDZ is dedicated to establishing,
sustaining, and expanding recycling -based manufacturing businesses, which is essential
for market development and to assist local jurisdictions in meeting the established landfill
reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin County RMDZ designation will expire in
December 2015, unless re -designated by California Department of Resources Recycling
and Recovery (CalRecycle); and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi still desires existing and new recycling -based
manufacturing businesses located within the region to be eligible for the technical and
financial incentives associated with the RMDZ program; and
WHEREAS, the renewal of the San Joaquin County RMDZ is still necessary to
facilitate local and regional planning, coordination, and 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
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, San Joaquin County has agreed to act as Lead Agency for the
proposed redesignation; and
WHEREAS., San Joaquin County, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has. prepared, filed and adopted a Negative
Declaration when the RMDZ was renewed In 2005 that found that the project would not
present a significant impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, San Joaquin County has prepared an addendum to provide updated
information on CEQA issues listed in the 2005 Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has reviewed and considered the information in the
addendum and the 2005 Negative Declaration adopted by San Joaquin County that finds
that the zone renewal project will not have a significant impact on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby:
Approve the submittal of a Recycling Market Development Zone renewal
application to include the following jurisdictions: Escalon, Lathrop; Lodi,
Manteca, Ripon, Stockton, Tracy, and the San Joaquin County
unincorporated area; and
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.
Dated: August 19, 2015
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-143 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 19, 2015, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi,
and Mayor Johnson
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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NIFE . FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
2015-143