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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MOORPARK
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jill R. Myers, Solid Waste Coordinator dpp--
DATE: March 24, 1994 (CC Meeting of April 6, 1994)
SUBJECT: Reconsider Council's Action Supporting Waste
Management's Request for Sunday Closure of the Simi
Valley Landfill
BACKGROUND
In December 1993, the East County Waste Task Force heard a request
by the County and Waste Management (owner /operator of the Simi
Valley Landfill) to close the Simi Valley Landfill on Sundays. On
December 1, 1993, the City Council formally expressed its support
for Sunday closure. Moorpark was the only east county city to take
formal action. No additional progress was made on the closure
request.
In February 1994, the Task Force began informal negotiations with
Waste Management regarding the importation of out -of- county waste,
for the purpose of extending the useful life of the landfill for
east county residents and businesses. Specifically, the Task Force
is requesting that Waste Management restrict Los Angeles County
waste from disposal at the Simi Valley Landfill. In return, the
Task Force would consider guaranteeing a minimum daily tonnage.
The County drafted a letter (March 3, 1994) to the cities
indicating that it was proceeding forward with the approval of
Waste Management's request. The Task Force, with the assistance of
Supervisor Howard, was successful in delaying the approval time-
line. The cities now have until April 13, 1994 to respond with any
written testimony.
Due to the developments that have taken place since Council's
action on December 1, 1993, the City is being requested to
reconsider its support for Sunday closure of the Simi Valley
Landfill. The position taken by the East County Waste Task Force
is to support Sunday closure if, in return, Waste Management agrees
to provide acceptable consideration for the restriction of Los
Angeles County waste. Upon completion of the negotiations,
currently in progress between the Task Force and Waste Management,
staff will return to Council if further action is necessary.
Honorable City Council
April 6, 1994
Page 2
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends in light of the negotiation efforts of the East
County Waste Task Force that the City Council:
1. Reconsider its earlier support for Sunday closure of the Simi
Valley Landfill;
2. Support the East County Waste Task Force's efforts to
negotiate restrictions on the importation of out -of- county
waste at the Simi Valley Landfill; and
3. Direct Staff to communicate the Council actions to the East
County Waste Task Force and appropriate County Department.