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AGEnaa Report. 1,
C ITY OF SAN LU IS O B I S P O
FROM: John Moss,Utilities Director
Prepared By: Ron Munds,Utilities Conservation CoordinatoQ41�_,
SUBJECT: Central Coast Recycling Market Development Zone Participation
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution clarifying approval of the City's participation in the Central Coast Recycling
Market Development Zone.
DISCUSSION
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As part of the California Integrated Solid Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939), the State
established the Recycling Market Development Zone Program which is intended to encourage the
use of recycled material in the production of new products. The California Integrated Waste
Management Board(CIWMB)offers low interest loans,financial assistance,product marketing and
permitting assistance to businesses within a zone. To date, forty specific geographic areas have
been designated by CIWMB as zones.
In November 1992,the Counties of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo and the
Cities of Hollister and Watsonville made a joint application to the CIWMB for the designation of
the Central Coast Recycling Market Development Zone (CCRMDZ). The designation was
approved in August 1995. The original application materials were not clear as to: the intent of the
various jurisdictions to participate in the CCRMDZ; the authority of the co-applicants to apply on
behalf of all jurisdictions; whether the jurisdictions agreed to the zone structure established at the
time of application; and the geographical areas to be included in the CCRMDZ as stated the
original application.
Last year the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors directed the San Luis Obispo County
Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) to become the representative to the CCRMDZ
and to ensure that all member jurisdictions could participate in the CCRMDZ. Initially, the State
was going require a lengthy and expensive application process in order for a member jurisdiction to
participate. After a series of meetings, a compromise was reached with the CIWMB. In order for
the six member jurisdictions to be considered members, each agency must adopt a resolution
reaffirming its intention to participate in the CCRMDZ.
Benefits of joining the CCRMDZ are:
• Low Interest Loan Program for businesses locating in the City who will use recycled material.
1. Funding up to 50%of project cost,with a maximum loan of$1,000,000 for machinery,
etc.
2. Fixed, low interest rates set semi-annually by the CIWMB.
3. Loan terms up to 10 years.
• Assistance in business attraction,retention, expansion and job creation.
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Council Agenda Report- CCMDZ Participation
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• Promotion of market development for recycled products.
• Technical assistance for recycling business.
There is no financial commitment by the City to participate. The$3,000 annual fee will be paid for
by the IWMA.
CONCURRENCES
The Economic Development Manager concurs with the recommendation in this report.
FISCAL EMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with.this action._ The IWMA will be responsible for the $3,000
per year fee.
Attachments-Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. (1997 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CLARIFYING APPROVAL OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO IN THE CENTRAL COAST
RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
WHEREAS,the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (A.B. 939) and
companion legislation designed to promote recycling market development have established a
Recycling Market Development Zone Program for the State; and
WHEREAS,the success of State-wide implementation of the California Integrated Waste
Management Act of 1989 is directly related to the development of additional markets for post
consumer waste materials; and
WHEREAS,the Counties of Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo,and Santa Cruz,
and the Cities of Hollister and Watsonville made joint application on November 2, 1992,to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board(CIWMB)for designation of the Central Coast
Recycling Market Development Zone(CCRMDZ); and
WHEREAS,designation of the CCRMDZ was approved by the CIWMB on August 25,
1993; and
WHEREAS, the original application materials were not clear as to: the intent of the
various jurisdictions to participate in the CCRMDZ; the authority of the co-applicants to apply
on behalf of all jurisdictions;whether the jurisdictions agreed to the zone structure established at
the time of application; and the geographical areas to be included in the CCRMDZ; and
WHEREAS,the CIWMB finds it necessary to clarify these matters;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo,that:
1. The current waste management practices and conditions in the City of San Luis Obispo
are favorable to the development of post consumer waste material markets; and
2. The designation of the City of San Luis Obispo as a recycling market development zone
is necessary in order to assist in attracting private sector recycling investments to the area.
3. The City of San Luis Obispo hereby affirms its status as a participating jurisdiction
within the CCRMDZ at the time of application for designation as a zone.
4. The City of San Luis Obispo hereby affirms authorization given to the co-applicants to
apply to the CIWMB on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo.
5. The City of San Luis Obispo hereby agrees to the zone structure established at the time of
application for designation of the CCRMDZ.
6. The City of San Luis Obispo hereby designates the entire geographical area within the City
limits as part of the CCRMDZ.
Upon.motion of , seconded by , and on
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
the foregoing resolution was adopted the day of , 1997.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
City Clerk Bonnie L.Gawf
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Aftorney 7effJorgensen
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