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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/1988, C-2 - SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE COMMISSIONS Ivlr,-mvLj AGENDA n SEP 27 N ITEM # G� ���IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII III���������� III�I II IIIIiIII !I � cityO S�11'1 lollS OBIS 990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403.8100 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 . JD:mp RECEIVED SEP 2 / 1988 CITY CLERK SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA N. ING ' AGENDA DATE s'2`88 ITEM # MEMORANDUM *Denotes action by Lead Person Respond by: TO: John Dunn, CAO er 4uW1 &CAI O FROM: Michael Dolder, Fire Chief 01*Atty, DATE: September 21, 1988 IV ' [�M.DacAER_, 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 -- whicIrsh-oWd bt ready a wee cZ. — — — — 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. v24-(9) 11119�p �II�IU city o f sant po n*EM NUMBER:J OBIS ITE�MLNU/tM3tB3ER: 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.