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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT NUMBER:
FROM: John Moss PREPARED BY: Cyndi Butterfield
Utilities Director Solid Waste Coordinator
SUBJECT: Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE)
Non-Disposal Facility Element (NDFE)
Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE)
Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)
CAO RECOMMENDATTON:
1. Adopt a resolution maldng the following findings regarding the Final EIR
for the SRRE and the HHWE as certified by the San Luis Obispo Council
of Governments on April 6, 1994:
a. The project has been changed to avoid or substantially reduce the
magnitude of the impacts
b. The mitigation measures are adequate to reduce the impacts to a
level of insignificance as certified by the San Luis Obispo Council
of Governments
C. Prior to final approval of projects and facilities within the City of
San Luis Obispo, site specific environmental impacts will need to
be addressed in accordance with CEQA
2. Adopt a resolution adopting the Source Reduction and Recycling Element
3. Adopt a resolution adopting the Non-Disposal Facility Element
4. Adopt a resolution adopting the Household Hazardous Waste Element
5. Authorize the filing of a Notice of Determination concerning the Final
EIR for the SRRE and the HHWE
REPORT IN BRIEF
This report contains four major subject areas that correspond to the recommended actions:
Knal Environmental Impact RepoR
Source Reduction and Recycling Element
Non-Disposal Facility Element
Household Hazardous Waste Element
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Adoption of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element(SRRE) and the Household Hazardous
Waste Element (HHWE) is a discretionary action subject to the requirements of the California .
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A program Final Environmental Im acct Rem (FEIR)
has been prepared and certified by the Council of Governments (COG) as lead agency. Council,
as a Responsible Agency, must adopt findings prior to project approval and file a Notice of
Determination.
The Source Reduction and Recycling Element is made up of three volumes. The following
eight components that make up Volumes I and II are described in this report:
• Source Reduction
• Recycling
• Composting
• Special Waste
• Education and Public Information
• Disposal Facility Capacity
• Funding
• Integration
Component discussion includes a focus on programs, City responsibilities, projected diversion
potential, and estimated costs. A staffing summary includes the implications to City staff needs.
Volume III, and part of the SRRE, is the Solid Waste Generation Study (SWGS). This
document contains the data collected by the consultant to establish the amounts and types of
waste diverted and disposed in 1990.
The Non-Disposal Facility Element describes the new and expanded non-disposal facilities
needed by a jurisdiction to implement plans in the SRRE. A non-disposal facility is any solid
waste facility that is required to obtain a solid waste facility permit other than a disposal facility
or a transformation (waste to energy) facility.
The Household Hazardous Waste Element discusses the following four basic programs:
• Collection and disposal
• Load Checking
• Recycling
• Education and Public Information
Estimated costs within all pmgmms are based on preliminary descriptions of urograms and
represent high end projections Detailed gme urn plans wiR be developed b the he regional
Authority The actual costs to the City will be defined as grams take shave. As the
Authority board designs regional programs, budgets showing more accurate costs will be routed
to Council for review and approval. The ptimary funding source for all regional programs will
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be &aiB ng fees at landfills and processing facilities. Funding for local program activities is
anticipated to come from collection rates.
DISCUSSION
Purpose of the Public Hearing
State law requires each jurisdiction to prepare a Source Reduction and Recycling Element
(SRRE), a Non-disposal Facility Element (NDFE), and a Household Hazardous Waste Element
(HHWE). Council is required to hold two public hearings prior to adoption of the SRRE and
the HHWE and one public hearing prior to adoption of the NDFE. Council approved the SRRE
and the HHWE in concept at the first public hearing on March 1, 1994. Copies of the SRRE,
NDFE and HHWE have been distributed to Council for review.
Overview of State Mandated Plans
Each jurisdiction is responsible for submitting:
• A Source Reduction and Recycling Element
• A Non-disposal Facility Element
• A Household Hazardous Waste Element
• CEQA compliance for the SRRE and HHWE
Regional responsibilities include:
• A Countywide Siting Element
• A County Integrated Waste Management Plan
The Countywide Siting Element will be developed and submitted by the regional Integrated
Waste Management Authority. The County Integrated Waste Management Plan is the
responsibility of the County. It will include all of the above documents and show how the plans
will work together to ensure that the entire county reaches mandated landfill diversion levels.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR)
Adoption of the SRRE and the HHWE is a discretionary action by a public agency and is,
therefore subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A
program Environmental Impact Report has been prepared to meet these requirements. San Luis
Obispo Council of Governments (COG) is the Lead Agency for this FEIR and certified it on
April 6, 1994.
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The City is a responsible agency under CEQA since the City will be responsible for
implementing the projects described in the SRRE and HHWE. As a responsible agency, the
City must consider the FOR as prepared by the Lead Agency, make appropriate findings about
the impacts, file a Notice of Determination and uphold the provisions of the FOR when projects
are conducted by or within the jurisdiction.
Programs and facility plans within the SRRE and HHWE are preliminary plans. They are not
detailed and not site specific. Therefore, this EIR acts as a "Program" EIR under CEQA in that
it is intended as a "first tier" document. Site specific issues will be addressed within future
environmental review documents when program and facility implementation plans are available.
Since the plans within the SRRE and HHWE are not specific, the potential impacts and the
mitigation measures provided in the FEIR are necessarily uncertain and subject to change.
Therefore, the recommended findings provide a general response to all identified impacts and
mitigations with a stated intent to address site specific impacts as final project plans are
developed.
THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
Organization of the SRRE
The SRRE is organized in three volumes. Volume 1 contains the heart of the information about
program alternatives, the evaluation process, and a description of selected programs. Volume
2 includes background and technical information that provides the basis for program selections.
Volume 3 is the Solid Waste Generation Study (SWGS) which determined the 1990 baseline of
quantity of waste disposed, diverted and generated by material type (glass, wood, paper, etc.),
by generator type(residential, commercial, industrial, self-haul), and by jurisdiction. This study
establishes the base year amounts upon which the AB 939 diversion requirements are founded.
The "total tons landfilled" within the final SWGS have been amended. Since 1990, more
accurate methods of tracking the tons of waste collected in the City have produced more reliable
figures. Tons collected in unincorporated areas previously counted as generated in the City are
now shown as collected in the County.
"Must See" Sections
Review of the Interm on Component at the back of volume 1 will provide an overview of
programs to which the City will be committing funds and staffing. The tables on pages I-10-6
through I-10-8 show the projected diversion levels that each program is expected to provide.
Table 10-1 makes it clear that reaching the 25% diversion for 1995 will depend on expanding
the programs with the highest projected diversion potential which are our existing commercial
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collection programs and implementing municipal composting and special waste programs.
The Implementation Schedule which begins on page 10-14 of volume 1 lists the programs
within each component, the responsible entity, the funding source and the completion schedule.
It is important to keep in mind that even though the regional Authority may be responsible for
implementation of a program, each participating jurisdiction will participate in program and
facility planning and in local implementation and program evaluation and monitoring. Projected
staff time needed for local responsibilities is outlined in the Summary section of this report under
"Staffing Implications".
The Funding Component in Volume 1 shows estimated program and facility costs on Table 9-1
which begins on page I-9-5. Again, these costs reflect high end estimates for the costs of
programs. There will be opportunities at the regional and local levels to reduce these costs as
our Authority delegate works with other jurisdictions to develop detailed implementation plans
of these programs and facilities. All costs will be borne either directly or indirectly by the rate
payers.
A brief description of each component follows with a look at urograms. city responsibilities,
groiected diversion potential of programs and estimated program costs. A staffing summary
focusing on the implications to City staff needs follows the program descriptions.
Components within the SRRE
Source Reduction
Recommended policies within the Source Reduction Component are:
• Reduce the use of non-recyclable materials in public facilities and promote and support
the same actions in the private sector.
• Promote and support the replacement of disposable materials with reusable products.
• Promote and support the use of recycled packaging.
• Assist in the reduction of yard debris discarded by public agencies, businesses and
residents.
• Promote the purchase of repairable products by public agencies, businesses and residents.
• Promote and support the more efficient use of paper, cardboard, glass, metal and other
materials.
Source reduction focuses on avoiding the creation of waste rather than managing it after it has
been generated. Source reduction is the highest priority because of its long term potential for
reducing handling and disposal costs, and conserving energy, resources and the environment.
This work involves technical assistance, education and promotion. Examples of projects are
backyard composting workshops and demonstration sites, an environmental shopping campaign
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involving the media and local retailers, and local government waste audits, waste exchanges and
purchase pools. The diversion potential for 1995 is projected to be .5% of total waste
generated. The City will participate regionally in the planning, development and implementation
of source reduction programs. The City's share of regional program costs is estimated to begin
at $32,000 for the first year and to drop to an annual cost of$23,000. Please see table 9-1 on
page I-9-7 of volume 1 for more complete cost estimates.
RecjcHng
Recommended policies within the Recycling Component are to:
• Maintain source reduction as a primary objective and to develop recycling opportunities
and systems that are consistent with this objective.
• Work cooperatively with neighboring jurisdictions in the establishment and operation of
recycling programs and systems.
• Provide for convenient recycling opportunities for all residences and businesses.
• Encourage and support recyclable materials being "source separated" from other waste,
where feasible, to provide for a clean, uncontaminated product.
• Encourage and support the purchase of post consumer or recycled products.
• Encourage and support the establishment and operation of business enterprises that use
recycled materials in the manufacture of goods, and provision of services.
• Encourage and support the reuse of post consumer products.
• Encourage and support the use and development of alternatives to non-recyclable
products.
Recommended policy within the Recycling Component places source reduction and source
separation programs as priorities. Recycling systems that support source reduction are rate
structures and collection systems that provide an incentive to reduce the amount of waste
generated or discarded.
Source separation reduces the cost of processing since the people who generate the recyclables
begin processing by separating out containers, paper, yard debris, cardboard, etc. in. homes,
schools and work places. Source separation also produces a cleaner product, uncontaminated
by wet garbage. Therefore, the Recycling Component states that the City will expand existing
special event drop off, single and multi-family residential, commercial cardboard, office paper,
bar and restaurant, and industrial collection programs.
Promotional materials for collection systems will be produced regionally. This will allow
Authority members to share in the costs of planning and production of promotion and to produce
consistent information throughout the region. Local collection by the franchised hauler and
distribution of materials within the City will remain the responsibility of the City.
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Expanding promotion of source separation programs to commercial and industrial generators will
involve development and implementation of promotion and technical assistance for specific
materials and specific generator types such as hotels and motels, fast food restaurants and
hospitals. Again, the programs and promotional materials will be developed regionally and
implemented locally.
The Recycling Component also calls for an assessment of the feasibility of participating in a
regional (south of Cuesta grade) materials recovery facility, or MRF, which would process
mixed waste as well as source separated recyclables. City participation with the regional
Authority will ensure that City needs are met in terms of cost effective and efficient programs
and facilities.
The projected diversion potential of implementation of all recycling programs for 1995 is 14.5%
of the total waste generated. Commercial source separation programs are projected to provide
the highest returns at 7.2%. A regional MRF is expected to divert another 11% of the waste
generated to reach 50% diversion goals. Estimated annual local costs for the programs through
1997/98 (pre MRF) are $217,800. Please see Table 9-1 on page I-9-7 of volume 1.
Composting
Recommended policies within the Composting Component are to:
• Work cooperatively with neighboring jurisdictions in the establishment and operation of
composting facilities.
• Produce usable compost from the organic fraction of the waste stream in a cost effective
manner.
• Maximize diversion of organic materials while minimizing environmental impacts.
The Composting Component describes residential, commercial, industrial and institutional
programs. Implementation involves local collection by the franchised hauler linked with a
regional or sub-regional composting facility. A phased approach is proposed to begin with
collection and processing of residential yard debris. Once the yard debris programs are in
place, the plans include work with other jurisdictions to assess the feasibility of expanding the
compost program to include discarded food, agricultural materials, unrecycled paper and
municipal sewage sludge.
The City will be responsible for expanding collection programs to provide for pick up of yard
debris and, at a later date, source separated organic materials from residential as well as
commercial and institutional accounts. City participation.with the regional Authority will ensure
that City needs are met in terms of cost effective and efficient facility design, siting,
development and management.
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Yard debris composting programs are.expected to divert 7% of generated waste while source
separated organics composting is expected to divert almost 21%. Annual costs for the first two
years for collection and facility development are projected at$608,800 and go down to $467,200
for the next two years. The addition of source separated organics collection and composting
adds another $893,500 to annual costs. Please refer to Table 9-1 on page I-9-7 of volume 1.
Sgecial Wastes
Recommended policies within the Special Waste Component are to:
• Work cooperatively with neighboring jurisdictions in the establishment and operation of
programs to reduce and recycle special wastes.
• Ensure the proper handling of special wastes to minimize the hazard potential of such
substances as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
• Promote source separation of construction and demolition debris to preserve resources
and reduce unnecessary landfilling.
Examples of special wastes are targe appliances (white goods), construction and demolition
debris, and tires. Special wastes are those that require special handling due to physical
characteristics or to a potential for hazard to human health or the environment. Programs
include expansion of white goods collection at the landfill, additional facilities for collection and
processing of construction and demolition debris, and expansion of existing tire diversion
programs. White goods programs must also include provisions for removing CFCs and PCBs
prior to processing.
As in other programs, the City will work with the .regional Authority to .plan, develop,
implement, and monitor programs and facilities. The public sector tasks focus on creating the
conditions under which the private sector can provide the needed diversion facilities and
services. Projected diversion potential from special waste programs implemented to reach 1995
goals is 9.2% of the waste generated and 13.7% for 2000. The City's annual costs are expected
to be $11,600 for these programs. Please see table 6-7 on page I-6-25 of volume 1. These
programs should be a priority for coordination by the regional Authority since they show a
relatively low cost and significant diversion potential.
Education and Public Information
Recommended objectives within the Education and Public Information Component are to increase
awareness of, and participation in programs through promoting the concepts of source reduction,
recycling, and composting.
Education and Public Information programs are the foundation for the success of all other
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programs. The objectives of these extensive programs are to increase awareness of and
participation in source reduction, recycling, composting, special waste, and household hazardous
waste programs. All education programs will be developed on a regional level. The SRRE does
not estimate a diversion potential for this component. The diversion potentials of all other
programs depend on full and effective implementation of the education and public information
programs. /
The City will work closely with the regional Authority to develop appropriate programs and
materials and will be responsible for local use and distribution. The City's share of regional
programs is $31,288 for the first year and $28,900 annually thereafter. Please see table 9-1 on
page I-9-7 of volume 1.
Disposal Facility Camck
This component contains a review of the disposal (landfill) capacity available to the City and a
projection of disposal needs for the period ending in 2005. The Cold Canyon landfill, after
expansion, will provide capacity for the City through this period. The regional Authority will
develop the mandated Countywide Siting Element which will further clarify the landfill disposal
capacity available in the county. City staff will work with the Authority Technical Advisory
Committee to ensure development of this document.
Funding Component
The Funding Component identifies the capital and annual costs for identified programs. The
consultant has made it clear that the costs shown are estimates based on program descriptions
that are assumed and not necessarily selected, that costs are for planning purposes only and that
actual costs will vary depending on final program plans. A good example of a "program
assumption" is in the composting component. In order to maintain flexibility to select the best
system at the time, the SRRE does not select a final a composting facility type. However, a
specific system is "assumed" in order to produce the cost projection required by the State.
These "assumed" costs are reflected throughout the document.
Tipping fees at landfills and processing facilities are targeted to pay for the costs of regional
programs while the franchise fee and collection rates are targeted for funding local
responsibilities and collection programs. Landfill tipping fees as well as franchise fees are
ultimately borne by the commercial and residential rate payers within the collection rate.
Other potential funding sources include grants, development mitigation fees, advanced disposal
fees imposed on products, and general fund contributions from franchise fees. State law gives
jurisdictions the authority to include an AB 939 fee in refuse collection rates to pay for AB 939
programs and facilities. The County Board of Supervisors has control over the amount per ton
of tipping fees collected at county landfills.
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The Joint Powers Agreement which forms the Integrated Waste Management Authority states
that proposed budgets for regional programs will be routed to member jurisdiction policy makers
for review prior to program approval. City Council will have direct input to ensure project and
facility cost efficiencies via the regional budgeting process.
Integration Component
This component describes how the proposed plans work together to achieve the mandated
diversion levels. This section is brigf. It provides a very valuable overview of programs and
demonstrates the scope of the projects. It has an implementation schedule listing all projects
as well as tables showing projected diversion for each program.
SRRE Staffing Summary
Ongoing progmm of[ing requirements
Source Reduction 15% of one full time position to administer in-house programs, to
ensure distribution of regionally developed programs, and to
monitor program effectiveness.
Recycling One full time position to provide technical assistance and
promotion for expansion of all non-residential collection programs
(commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-units)
10% of one full time position dedicated to program monitoring and
evaluation.
Composting 20% of one position devoted to ongoing yard and source separated
organics composting programs.
Special Wastes 10% of one position to implement local tasks.
Education 20% of one position for program implementation.
Shot term program staffing requirements .
Source Reduction 20% of one position for one year for program planning and
development.
Recycling 10% of one position for 6 months to participate in regional
collection system study.
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20% of one position for development of mixed waste recovery
systems (MRF - after 1995).
Composting 20% of one position for 1 year for facility and collection system
planning and development.
Special Wastes 20% of one position for 1 year for regional facility planning and
development.
The identified staffing requirements are those that may be necessary to support the City's
responsibilities in the local and regional program planning, development and implementation.
Actual staffing to fulfill these needs may be provided through the regional agency, the franchisee
or the City. The Integration Component of volume 1 of the SRRE on page I-10-11 identifies
the staffing time needed to fulfill City needs to be 75% of one staff person per year. A list of
programs for which the City is responsible is on the following page, 1-10-12.
NON-DISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT
Each jurisdiction is responsible for submitting a Non-disposal Facility Element (NDFE) to the
State. The purpose of the NDFE is to identify the new facilities and expansion of existing
facilities that will be needed to implement the plans in the Source Reduction and Recycling
Element (SRRE). A non-disposal facility is any solid waste facility that is required to obtain
a solid waste facility permit except a disposal facility or a transformation (waste to energy or
"burn") facility.
Existing processing facilities in this county are small enough in scale to avoid the need for a
permit. Since the SRRE does not obligate the City to specific non-disposal facilities, the NDFE
does not identify specific facilities or sites.
It is not necessary within the NDFE to describe specific facility plans or locations. The City's
SRRE states that the City will assess the feasibility of participating in a regional MRF and that
a composting facility will be determined by future feasibility studies. Therefore, the NDFE is
also general and does not describe specific non-disposal facilities.
By maintaining this kind of flexibility, the City will be able to get the most possible diversion
from expanding existing programs before investing in new facilities and benefit from innovations
in technology.and processes.
The City's NDFE was developed regionally. It fulfills State requirements by stating that there
are currently no permitted non-disposal facilities in the county and by giving a description of
anticipated processing facility needs as described in the SRRE. The NDFE is exempt from
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CEQA requirements.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
Recommended policies within the HHWE are:
• Promote source reduction of household hazardous wastes as the highest priority program.
• Promote reuse and recycling of household hazardous wastes whenever possible.
• Reduce the risks of public and environmental exposure to hazardous substances by
providing collection and recycling opportunities.
• Facilitate solid waste processing/disposal facilities compliance with increasingly stringent
disposal requirements and pollutant discharge standards.
• Increase public awareness and knowledge about hazardous waste issues.
• Foster an ethic of personal responsibility and pride in preserving and protecting the
community.
• Stimulate communication, involvement, and cooperation on household hazardous waste
issues among local agencies, community organizations, and the private business sector.
• Provide for safe and environmentally acceptable transportation and disposal of household
hazardous wastes in compliance with all pertinent state and federal regulations.
The HHWE contains preliminary, broad brush descriptions Q grogmms and facilities. It is
a first sten in the planning processand provides a framework upon which sgecifi
implementation plans will be developed. Local staff time estimates for participation in planning
and development of programs and facilities are not included in the HHWE and all costs in the
HHWE refer to regional Authority costs.
Programs within the HHWE
The four basic programs within the HHWE are Collection and Disposal, Load Checking,
Recycling, and Education and Public Information. A brief description of each follows. An
overview of the entire HHWE including descriptions of existing conditions, the method of
program evaluation, and plans for monitoring and evaluating programs is found in the Executive
Summary on Page IV-2-1 of the HHWE.
Collection and Disposal
Collection programs must be made available to all households within each jurisdiction for
collection and disposal of household hazardous wastes. The collection programs within the
HHWE are designed to provide services to the central county area and to geographically
dispersed urban and rural households.
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A centralized facility at the County Operational Center on Kansas Ave will provide for
collection events in the central county and for storage of accumulated wastes prior to shipment.
Costs will be reduced by the ability to accumulate full truck loads prior to shipping. A mobile
satellite unit for periodic collection events in outlying area will be equipped with collection,
storage, safety, and administrative capabilities.
"Recycle only" events will continue to provide periodic collection of recyclable household
hazardous wastes which include latex paint, motor oil, antifreeze and car batteries. Curbside
collection of used motor oil will be an option for each jurisdiction.
Load Checking
Current load checking programs at Cold Canyon .landfill involve a visual survey of incoming
self-haul loads, rejection of toxic materials, and spot checks of self-haul loads on the landfill face
for removal of hazardous wastes. The HHWE calls for an expansion of the program to include
checking commercial hauler loads and an increase in the inspection of self-haul loads.
Recycling Pmgmms
Recycling as much as possible from collected wastes is a priority. Recycling keeps resources
in the cycle of use, protects landfills and groundwater from contamination, and significantly
lowers disposal costs associated with hazardous wastes. The recycling programs developed for
the HHWE include recycle only events described above, separation of'recvclables at events and
facilities, promotion of private sector recycling at retail locations, and optional curbside
collection of used motor oil.
Education and Public Information
The success of all programs depends on effectively educating and informing the public. To this
end, programs will be designed to target schools, re ' en ' , and local government populations.
Estimated Costs and Program Funding
As stated above, the HHWE contains preliminary descriptions of planned programs. Therefore,
the costs of program implementation are not clearly defined at this time. Variables include the
costs of programs as determined by detailed implementation plans, the number of jurisdiction
that participate in the programs, and the number of annual collection events sponsored. The
Joint Powers Agreement which forms the Integrated Waste Management Authority states that
proposed budgets for regional programs will be routed to member jurisdiction policy makers for
review'prior to program approval. City Council and staff will have direct input to ensure project
and facility cost efficiencies via active participation in the regional planning, budgeting, and
implementation process.
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Tipping fees at landfills and facilities are the designated source of funding for HHWE programs
and facilities. Other options include fees imposed at collection events, grants available through
the California Integrated Waste Management Board, or other sources at the discretion of local
jurisdictions. Contingency sources, which must be identified within the HHWE, include
development mitigation fees, advanced disposal fees imposed on products, refuse rates, franchise
fees, and general fund contributions.
CONCURRENCES
Planning staff have reviewed and commented on the FEIR, and have contributed to the
recommended actions. The Council of Governments has certified the FEIR.
The Solid Waste Task Force and the Council of Governments have approved.of the SRRE,
NDFE and HHWE and recommend adoption by local agencies.
'Fire Department staff have reviewed the plans within the HHWE and are supportive of the
Programs.
FISCAL IMPACTS
The recommended actions do not represent an immediate or conclusive fiscal impact. Various
costs identified in the projected programs are included in the City's current franchise agreement
for recycling services. Funding for specific programs will be requested through the budget
approval process. The recommended actions do not include approval of a program budget.
As stated earlier, regional Authority budgets will be routed to member jurisdictions for approval
prior to adoption. The program cost estimates provided in this report. the SRRE, and the
HHWE will be mod{fied as actual program plans are developed and Presented to Council for
approval. Fiscal impacts will be analyzed as detailed implementation plans are generated and
as actual budgets are proposed. .
It is important to keep in mind that costs within the SRRE and the HHWE are estimates that
reflect broad brush program descriptions. Variables that will affect actual costs include the
implementation plans developed by the regional Authority board and the number of jurisdictions
that ultimately participate in the JPA (Joint Powers Agreement) Within the regional Authority's
Planning process, a balance will be struck in the allocation of responsibilities between member
agencies and the regional authority. This balance will be determined by member interaction
with the regional Authority. For example, the amount of City staff time needed for planning
and implementation of the educational programs described in both the SRRE and the HHWE will
depend on the degree to which responsibility is assumed and leadership is provided at the
regional level.
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Tipping fees at landfills and at processing facilities are targeted as the primary funding sources
for regional program costs. Local programs and local staff participation in regional program
planning, development and implementation will be funded by franchise fees and collection rates.
Ultimately, all costs boil down to rates paid by residential and commercial customers.
ALTERNATIVES
The SRRE, NDFE and the HHWE are State mandated documents. The contents of each
document is also prescribed by State regulations. These plans have been developed regionally
for cost effective regional implementation. The SRRE and HHWE have been approved in
concept by Council and are recommended for local adoption by the Solid Waste Task Force and
the Council of Governments. Failure to submit these documents is subject to civil fines. For
these reasons, alternatives are not proposed.
Attachments: Resolution adopting findings for the FEIR
Resolution adopting SRRE
Resolution adopting NDFE
Resolution adopting HHWE
Notice of Determination
RESOLUTION NO. (1994 Series)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MAIGNNG FINDINGS REGARDING THE
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND THE
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Whereas, the San Luis Obispo City Council has developed the State mandated Source
Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element; and
Whereas, adoption of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household
Hazardous Waste Element is a discretionary action subject to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
Whereas, the City of San Luis Obispo is a responsible agency pursuant to CEQA in relation
to the above described projects; and
Whereas, the San Luis Obispo City Council has considered the Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste
Element as prepared pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and certified by the San Luis Obispo
Council of Governments.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the San Luis Obispo City Council does hereby make
the following findings regarding the above described Final Environmental Impact Report,
attached hereto as Exhibit °A", and as certified by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
on April 6, 1994:
1. The project has been changed to avoid or substantially reduce the magnitude of the
impacts.
2. The mitigation measures are adequate to reduce the impacts to a level of insignificance
as certified by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments.
3. Prior to final approval of projects and facilities within the City of San Luis Obispo, site
specific environmental impacts will need to be addressed in accordance with CEQA.
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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the foregoing resolution was adopted this _ day of 1994
Mayor, Peg Pinard
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
City Administrative Officer
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ATTEST:
RESOLUTION NO. (1994 Series)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADOPTING THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
Whereas, the San Luis Obispo City Council is committed to providing City residents and
businesses with methods for reducing, reusing, recycling and composting discarded materials;
and
Whereas, the San Luis Obispo City Council is dedicated to providing programs that are
safe, efficient, cost effective and environmentally sound; and
Whereas, the San Luis Obispo City Council recognizes that proper collection and processing
of community generated resources provides opportunities for long term local economic benefit;
and
Whereas, it is a priority for the San Luis Obispo City Council to develop programs and
facilities that strengthen local economic opportunities for City residents; and
Whereas, the San Luis Obispo City Council intends to work with other jurisdictions to
provide cost effective and productive regional programs and facilities; and
Whereas, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 mandates adoption and
implementation of a Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the reduction of landfilled
waste by 25% by 1995 and 50% by 2000.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does
hereby adopt the June 1994 Source Reduction and Recycling Element as produced by the Solid
Waste Task Force and approved by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein.
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES: 0/49
RESOLUTION NO. (1994 Series)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADOPTING THE NONDISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT
Whereas, the State of California mandates preparation of a Nondisposal Facility Element;
and
Whereas, the City of San Luis Obispo is committed to developing plans, programs and
documents in compliance with State law.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does
hereby adopt the June 1994 Nondisposal Facility Element as produced by the Solid Waste Task
Force and approved by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, attached hereto as Exhibit
"A", and incorporated herein.
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this _ day of , 1994
Mayor, Peg Pinard
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
City Administrative Officer
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RESOLUTION NO. (1994 Series)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADOPTING THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
Whereas, the San Luis Obispo City Council is committed to providing City residents with
methods for reducing the volumes of household hazardous wastes, and for the safe collection,
recycling and disposal of household hazardous wastes; and
Whereas, the San Luis Obispo City Council is further committed to providing the public
with education and information about alternatives to hazardous products and about reusing,
recycling and safe disposal of household hazardous wastes; and
Whereas, the San Luis Obispo City Council intends to work with other jurisdictions to
provide cost effective and productive regional programs for the safe collection, recycling and
disposal of household hazardous wastes; and
Whereas, the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 mandates adoption and
implementation of a Household Hazardous Waste Element.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does
hereby adopt the June 1994 Household Hazardous Waste Element as produced by the Solid
Waste Task Force and approved by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein.
Upon motion of seconded by and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this _ day of 1994
Mayor, Peg Pinard
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Notice of Deterlminatinn - Appendix H
To: 3t Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency) City of San Luis Obispo
1400 Tenth Street,Room 121
-Sataamento,CA 95814 Utilities Dept. , 955 Morro Street
San Luis Obispo,CA (Address) 93401
County Clerk
County of °•
Subject:
Filing of Notice of Determination In compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
Source Reduction and Recycling Element, Household Hazardous Waste Element
Project Title
91051044 San Luis Obispo Council of Governments 805-781-4662
State Clearinghouse Number. Lead Agency Area Codev7elephone/Extension
(If mbmiaed w Clearinghouse) Contact Person
City of San Luis Obispo, County of San Luis Obispo
Project Location(include county)
Project Description:
State mandated Source Reduction and Recycling Element addressing source reduction, recyclir
composting, special wastes, landfill capacity and public eduction programs. State mandated
Household Hazardous Waste Element addressing programs for .the safe collection, recycling
and disposal of household hazardous wastes and source reduction, and public education
programs regarding these materials.
This is to advise that the City Council of San Luis Obispo has approved the above described project on
❑Lead Agtacy CIRespamsibte Agency
August 16, 1994 and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project:
(Dws)
1.The project(❑will [JwiU not]have a significant effect on the environment
2. El An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
❑A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3.Mitigation measures®were ❑were not]made a condition of the approval of the project
4.A statement of Overriding Considerations (❑was (]was not] adopted for this project
5.Findings [Mwere ❑were not]made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
6. The Luis Rb
of San Luis Obispo considered the EIR as prepared and certified by the
This is to ce aTy that Me Frbiarl�wtothuccommen s and rernments
y responses and record of project approval is available to the General Public at
San Luis Obispo City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Signature(Public Agency) Date Title
Jate received for filing at OPR:
Revised Octobef 1989