CC Resolution 2013-037RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE
REDESIGNATION OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY AS A
RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE DUE TO AN
INCREASE IN BOUNDARIES AND ADOPTION OF INITIAL
STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION
WHEREAS, California Public Resources Code Section 42010, et al. provides
for the establishment of the Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program
throughout the State which provides incentives to stimulate development of post -
consumer and secondary materials markets for recyclables; and
WHEREAS, all California jurisdictions must meet a 50% reduction in landfill
waste disposal as mandated by the California Integrated Waste Management Act;
and
WHEREAS, the Riverside County RMDZ includes the cities of Blythe,
Cathedral City, Coachella, Hemet, Indio, Moreno Valley, Perris and San Jacinto and
parts of unincorporated Riverside County; and
WHEREAS, the Riverside County RMDZ is dedicated to establishing,
sustaining and expanding recycling -based manufacturing businesses, which is
essential for market development and to assist these jurisdictions in meeting the
established landfill waste reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Canyon Lake,
Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Indian Wells, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, La
Quinta, Menifee, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage,
Riverside, Temecula, Wildomar and all of unincorporated Riverside County desire
existing and new recycling -based manufacturing businesses located within their
jurisdictions to be eligible for the technical and financial incentives associated with
the RMDZ program; and
WHEREAS, the addition of these jurisdictions to the Riverside County RMDZ
is necessary to facilitate local and regional planning, coordination, and support
existing recycling -based manufacturing businesses, as well as assist in attracting
private sector recycling investments to the RMDZ; and
WHEREAS, the continued development of local markets for recycled
materials would reduce the need to transport them out of the region in the future;
and
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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 71 1 10(a)]; and
WHEREAS, CalRecycle has adopted a goal to continuously integrate
environmental justice concerns into all of its programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, Calimesa, Canyon Lake,
Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Hemet, Indian
Wells, Indio, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley,
Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San
Jacinto, Temecula and Wildomar and the unincorporated part of Riverside County
have agreed to submit an application to CalRecycle requesting the redesignation of
the Riverside County RMDZ due to a change in boundaries; and
WHEREAS, County of Riverside has agreed to act as Lead Agency for the
proposed redesignation; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the County of Riverside has prepared which evaluates the potential
adverse environmental effects that might occur as a result of the redesignation of
the Riverside County RMDZ; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of La Quinta, as Responsible Agency, approves the
redesignation of Riverside County as a RMDZ and directs the County of Riverside
Economic Development Agency to submit an application to CalRecycle requesting
redesignation of Riverside County as a RMDZ which includes the cities of Banning,
Beaumont, Blythe, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona,
Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Hemet, Indian Wells, Indio, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta,
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Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs,
Perris, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Jacinto, Temecula, and Wildomar and the
unincorporated part of Riverside County.
SECTION 2. The County of Riverside will 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, including minority and low- income populations.
SECTION 3. The County of Riverside Economic Development Agency shall file a
Notice of Determination respecting this Project with the State Clearinghouse
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15096(i).
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 6th day of August, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DON AD H, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
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SUSAN MAYSELS, City Jerk
City of La Quinta, California
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APPROVED AS TO
IATHERINE J�WON, City Attorney
of La Quinta, California