HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 048-14RESOLUTION NO. 0 4 8 14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SUPPORTING RE- DESIGNATION OF THE KERN
COUNTY /LANCASTER RECYCLING MARKET
DEVELOPMENT ZONE.
WHEREAS, the California Public Resources Code Section 42010 provides for
the establishment of the Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Program
throughout the State to provide incentives to stimulate development of post -
consumer and secondary materials markets for recyclables; and
WHEREAS, all California jurisdictions must meet waste diversion rates
mandated by the California Integrated Waste Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the Kern County/ Lancaster RMDZ Program includes
unincorporated County of Kern, the cities of Arvin, Bakersfield, Delano, California
City, Maricopa, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi, Wasco and City
of Lancaster in Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, the Kern County /Lancaster RMDZ Program designation will
expire on March 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Kern County /Lancaster RMDZ Program is dedicated to
establishing, sustaining and expanding recycling -based manufacturing
businesses, which is essential for market development and to assist local
jurisdictions to meeting the established landfill reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield desires existing and new recycling -based
manufacturing businesses locating within the Kern County /Lancaster RMDZ to
be eligible for the technical and financial incentives associated with the RMDZ
Program; and
WHEREAS, the renewal of the Kern County /Lancaster RMDZ Program is still
necessary to facilitate local and regional planning, coordination, support of
existing recycling -based manufacturing businesses, as well as attract private
sector recycling business investments to the region; and
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 asp
"the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect t
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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 71110(a)]; and
WHEREAS, CalRecycle has adopted a goal to continuously integrate
environmental justice concerns into all of its programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, the County of Kern and the Cities of Arvin, Bakersfield, Delano,
California City, Maricopa, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi,
Wasco and City of Lancaster in Los Angeles County have agreed to submit an
application to CalRecycle requesting a renewal as a RMDZ; and
WHEREAS, the County of Kern has agreed to act as Lead Agency for the
proposed renewal of the RMDZ; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the County of Kern has determined that this re- designation is exempt
from CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield finds there are no grounds for the City of
Bakersfield to assume the Lead Agency role or to prepare an environmental
document.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by reference.
2. The City Council approves the submittal of the Kern
County /Lancaster RMDZ Program renewal application to include
the City of Bakersfield.
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The City of Bakersfield agrees to administer the Kern
County /Lancaster 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. �,A
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
APR 16 2014 , by the following vote:
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APPROVED
COUNCIL MEMBER RIVERA, MAXWELL,
COUNCIL MEMBER 1�1e
COUNCIL MEMBER Need.
COUNCIL MEMBER
APR 16 2014
By 4F / *0 V ,
HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
JOSHUA H. RUDNICK
Deputy City Attorney
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ROBERTA GAFFORD, P#AC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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