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L,nd s action by Lead Personby:September 21 , 1988 lty.MEMORANDUM rip.4,DER-,To: City Council /✓
From: John Dunn
Subject: Solid/Haz outs Waste Commissions
Based on the Mayor's recommendation and City Council 's discussion, the
City Council should make the following appointments:
Hazardous Waste Commission - Mike Dolder, Fire Chief
Solid Waste Commission - Penny Rappa, Councilmember.
Additionally, City staff will explore the issue of transportation routes
for solid waste from the proposed transfer sites to the landfill and
periodically report the status to the Council .
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RECEIVED
SEP 2 / 1988
CITY CLERK
SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA
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DATE s'2`88 ITEM #
MEMORANDUM *Denotes action by Lead Person
Respond by:
TO: John Dunn, CAO er 4uW1
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FROM: Michael Dolder, Fire Chief 01*Atty,
DATE: September 21, 1988 IV '
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SUBJECT: Comments on Los Osos Landfill Closure and Response to Your 7777
9/8/88 Memorandum a"�`'LE ✓
The following is in response to your September 8th memorandum and other solid waste issues that
have occurred since that date.
As a Waste Management Commission and a Solid Waste Subcommittee member, I have been
actively involved with the Los Osos Landfill issue. Specifically, the Commission has been trying
to find ways to keep the landfill open at least long enough to develop a transfer station site. The
owner's letter, which suggests methods of extending the Los Osos Landfill doesn't really get to the
heart of the issue. That is, the County sees an opportunity to minimize its liability with the Los
Osos Landfill, (its only direct connection with a solid waste landfill). County Counsel and staff
contend that if they don't extend the lease, they also don't extend their liability and they
minimize the costs of closing the dump.
I don't think that there is anything we can say or do that would change the County's mind. It's an
either/or situation; close now and minimize costs or close later and pay more.
County Planning has stated that not signing a lease is not a project and therefore does not
necessitate completing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Solid Waste Subcommittee
asked the same question. I also checked with Roger and he concurs that no EIR is required.
However, at the time the County pursues the transfer station site or development of an alternate
solid waste disposal site, they will be required to complete an EIR.
The Waste Management Commission's memorandum dated August 4th and supported by our
Council was the first step in expediting the siting and development of a coastal transfer station.
The Board has given direction to immediately pursue development of a transfer station site
located at the Williams Ranch site or the Los Osos Landfill site. As a City, I don't think there is
anything else to do except keep on top of the county's progress.
The County Planning Commission will hold its first public hearing on the expansion of Cold
Canyon in early November, 1988. If the expansion is appealed, the approval process could be
extended by 2 to 3 months. The City could-go on record supporting the site-when the expansion
issue is heard. I have requested a copy of the administrative draft of the expansion proposal
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If Cold Canyon successfully expands, the site could continue to operate for another 25 to 30 years.
In anticipation, that development of new solid waste sites take 8 - 10 years, the Waste Commission
has already requested that the development of new solid waste sites be actively pursued.
The issue of what routes the refuse haulers will taken when Los Osos Landfill closes will be
discussed in a separate memorandum.
If you have any questions, please call me.
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Appointments to the Solid Waste Commission and Hazardous Waste
Commission
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one City representative to the Solid Waste Commission and one
City representative to the Hazardous Waste Commission
Background:
As a result of the Tanner Bill, the County was mandated to adopt and implement a County
Hazardous Waste Management Plan with input from the cities. In fulfillment of that mandate, the
County established a Waste Management Commission in the spring of 1987 to deal with solid waste
and hazardous waste issues. In response to the County's request, the City Council directed the Fire
Chief to represent the City on the combined commission.
Since that time, the Waste Commission has been overwhelmed with work activities on both
hazardous waste and solid waste issues. On August 23, 1988, the County Board of Supervisors
adopted the Waste Management Commission's recommendation to split the commission into a
separate Solid Waste Commission and a separate Hazardous Waste Commission. The County
Administrative Office will be contacting each city to obtain the names of City representatives to
the two commissions.
The pending county request necessitates that the city take action on appointing representative(s)
to the Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Commissions. Although one person could be assigned to
both commissions, the work activities make that a difficult assignment. It would be more
productive to have two separate City representatives.
It is, therefore, recommended that the Council appoint two separate City representatives to the
Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Commission.
Hazardous Waste Commission; The City appointment to this commission can be either an
elected official or a staff person. No specific recommendation is made by the County. The
Fire Chief's technical background in hazardous materials makes him a likely choice for the
more technical Hazardous Waste Commission. The Fire Chief has also indicated his willingness
and availability to serve on the Hazardous Waste Commission. Selection of the City
representative to the Hazardous Waste Commission remains with the City Council.
Solid Waste Commission: The Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the City on
September 22, 1986 recommends that the City's representative to the Solid Waste Commission
"Should be an elected City official" (SWMP pg. 112). The Council, however, is not mandated to
appoint an elected official and may appoint a staff person if it so chooses. The Solid Waste
Commission's activities are less technical and have a greater impact on interagency
relationships and coordination. Selection of the City representative to the Solid Waste
Commission also remains with the City Council.
Recommendation.
a. Appoint a City representative to the Hazardous Waste Commission.
b. Appoint a City representative to the Solid Waste Commission.