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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1991 1002 CC REG ITEM 09FITEM • F MOORPARK 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 M E M O R A N D U M TO: The Honorable C*ty Council. FROM: Carolyn Greene, Management Analyst DATE: September 27, 1991 (805) 529 -6864 '001WAI2K. CALIFORNI',', City Count 1 Meetho of - 199/ ACT10N: (J SUBJECT: SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT (SRRE) HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT (HHWE) DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) The California Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939) established stringent solid waste diversion goals that must be met by all California cities and counties. AB 939 requires jurisdictions to divert 25% of their waste stream from landfills by 1995, and 50% by 2000. The Act requires preparation :)f a plan, the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE), that describes how diversion goals will be met. Regulations promote waste reduction alternatives in the following order of priority: source reduction; recycling and composting; transformation (conversion of solid waste to energy); and land disposal. Additional legislation (AB 2707) was approved requiring preparation of a separate Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE). AB 939 required the City's SRRE and HHWE to be submitted to the County by July 1, 1991. Subsequent legislation has sought to extend this deadline and the City received a letter from the California Integrated Waste Management Board earlier this year indicating that no enforcement of any deadlines will be considered until next year. The City intends to submit its SRRE, HHWE and EIR to the County by December 31, 1991 The City, along with the Cities of L,imi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ojai, contracted through an MOU with the County of Ventura Solid Waste Management Department for t:hf preparation of the SRRE, the HHWE and CEQA documents. Source Reduction and Recycling Element AB 939 regulations require the following components in the SRRE: Solid Waste Generation Analysis; Source Reduction; Recycling; Composting; Special Waste; Publi {: Education and Information; Disposal Capacity; Funding; and Integration. An executive summary, introduction and appendices are a:, � included. PAUL W_ LAWRASON JR BERNARDO M PEREZ SCOTT MGM )MI R' ROY I TALLEY JR JOHN E WOZNIAK Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Cowucn -,<- �,,•, Councilmembe Councilmember The Honorable City Council September 27, 1991 -Paget Components identify short- (1991 -1995) and medium -term (1996 -2000) objectives, describe existing and alternative programs, list programs selected by the City, and describe monitoring techniques and funding sources. It appears that existing diversion, city -wide residential and commercial recycling programs, and source reduction efforts should enable the City to meet the 25% goal by 1995. Green waste and residual refuse processing will be needed to meet the 50% goal by 2000. All programs will have -to be aggressively promoted through a strong public education campaign in order to achieve goals. Solid Waste Generation Analvsiq.,_- Chapter 2 A source sampling methodology, in combination with census and diversion studies, was chosen to characterize residential, commercial and industrial waste in Moorpark. The analysis has determined that in 1990 (the purvey period required by the regulations), the total waste generation in the City was 34,215 tons. Of this total, 39% is residential waste, and 61% is commercial, industrial and other 4aste. Existing programs divert 14.8% of the total generation.. Source Reduction - Chapter 3 Source reduction is defined in the Public Resources Code as "...any action which causes a net reduction in the generation of solid waste ". Although source reduction is extremely difficult to quantify, the component must provide discussion of a wide variety of alternatives, since source reduction is at the top of the State's waste management hierarcY ,1. Existing source reduction activities in the City include backyard composting, on -site green waste ma,lching and use of cloth diapers and thrift stores. Selected programs include expansion of existing activities, support of appropriate legislation, development of technical assistance to residents and businesses, developing City offices as model sites, promotion of purchasing activit.i_E, ;, waste exchange, and education and awards activities. Programs to be considered in t;r►e future include volume -based pricing, handling fees for cut Christmas trees and non - recyclable telephone books, and product bans Handling fees and product bans would only be considered in coopf�rati.on with other jurisdictions The Honorable City Council September 27, 1991 and only if diversion rates were aot being attained by other programs. Recycling - Chapter 4 Recycling is defined as the process of collecting, sorting, treating, and reconstituting materials that would otherwise become solid waste. Selected programs include the continuation of existing activities (curbside residential recycling, drop -off and buy back locations, Christmas tree and telephone book recycling programs), market support for recycled and recyclable products, addition of materials to the residential program as markets become available, and implementation of multi- family and commercial recycling. A drop - off mulching site and residential and curbside yard waste programs are also proposed to be developed Programs to be considered in the f uture include a drop -off site for hard -to- handle items such as appliances, asphalt, and concrete, and the development of a regional or sub - regional intermediate processing center (IPC) and /or .a materials recovery facility (MRF) to process recyclables and yard waste for marketing. Composting - Chapter 5 Composting is a method of waste treatment in which organic wastes are decomposed under controlled conditions. Principal compostable materials include yard and food waste, municipal solid waste (MSW) and sewage sludge. In the SRRE, there is considerable overlap in composting activities among the Source Reduction, Recycling and Special Waste Components. In addition to programs described previously, selected programs include compost education activities, market standardization and support, and co- composting projects (mixing compost with sewage sludge) . A future ban on yard waste commingled with MSW will be considered if diversion rates are not attained from other programs. Special Waste - Chapter 6 Special waste is defined as waste which requires disposal in a facility permitted for special handling. Sewage sludge- is the primary special waste produced in Moorpark. The City's sludge is processed by Ventura County Waterworks #1 and landfilled. The component recommends that City ,taff work with officials from The Honorable City Council September 27, 1991 -Page--4 Waterworks #1 to plan future :Mudge composting and co- composting programs to maximize diversion opportunities. Public Education and Information �- Chapter 7 Public education and informations programs are essential to the success of all other waste reduction activities. Projected diversion rates for all programs assume comprehensive community - wide educational activities. Selected programs include cooperative activities and development of shared materials with the Moorpark Unified School District and Moorpark College, purchase of waste reduction videos, development of a mobile display, resource collection, a slide show, an awards program, point of purchase fliers, media campaigns, publicity through contract haulers, and usf of give -away promotional items. Programs to be considered include a recycling information hotline, and a mobile display vehicle. These are costly options which would require cooperation with other j1. r-is3ictions. Disposal Capacity - Chapter 8 This component describes disposal facilities currently used by the City, a projection of the capacity needed to accommodate City waste for the next 15 years, and any new solid waste facilities planned during this time period. Projections account for anticipated reductions through implementation of source reduction and recycling programs. The Simi Valley Landfi,l is due to close when permitted fill levels are reached or in 20(!4, whichever is sooner, and two new area landfills have been proposed. In addition to regional processing facilities described in previous components, there is also discussion of proposed trans, ter face li.ties. Funding - Chapter 9 This component estimates program and facility costs, and identifies revenue sources. Implementation of all programs recommended in the Element is estimated to cost approximately $480,000 annually by 1995. Participation in the development and construction of regional facilities for processing recyclables and MSW could cost the City from $830,000 to $1,280,000 by the year 2000. Sources of revenue include francriise fees, user fees, landfill surcharges, the general fund, establishment of a solid waste account within the general fund, and grants. The City may also explore contracting for some services, and working cooperatively with other jurisdictions to share program costs. The Honorable City Council September 27, 1991 Integration - Chapter 10 This component demonstrates how programs selected by the City will combine to meet the 25% and 50% diversion goals. It indicates that with selected programs, the City'- diversion rate will reach 26% in 1995 and 50% in 2000. Monitoring and contingency planning are required in the regulations. If diversion goals, are not being met, staff will carefully analyze programs and make recommendations as to changes to ensure compliance with requ=ired goals. Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) There are no mandated diversion rates in the Household Hazardous Waste Element, as its goal is to eliminate HHW in the residential waste stream. The regulations require that the following alternatives be addressed: periodic collection programs (such as one -day events and curbside collection); establishment of permanent collection programs for recyclable and non - recyclable HHW; mobile collection programs; landfill L)ad check programs; and public education and information activiit.es Programs selected for the short -term include periodic one -day collection events, consideration of a shared facility for recyclable HHW, continued support of landfill load check programs and public education and information programs. Medium -term programs include continuation of existing activities, development of a shared mobile facility for non- recyclable HHW (replacing the periodic one -day events), and con >ideration of establishment of a City facility for recyclable HH[W. Draft Environmental_I mpact Report (DEIR) Since the SRRE and HHWE indicate the need for new waste treatment facilities, they are interpreted as "projects" and, as such, are subject to CEQA regulations. Th(• County has prepared a Program EIR, considering the programs for all participating cities as a whole. The Program EIR is not intended to provide definitive information on all activity and 'aci.lity impacts, but rather to provide an overview of potential ef'f'ects that could result from adoption of the Elements. Because, the adoption of the plans will not, in and of itself, result in tf'Me siting of facilities, project - specific adverse impacts cannot i_-e assessed within the scope of this EIR, but will occur during the permitting process for individual facilities as they fare �)rcposed and developed. The Honorable City Council September 27, 1991 _Page -G Timeline for SRRE and HHWE September 6 - 45 -day October 21 October 2 Public November 4 Final (Local Rev e- Publi Review Hearing )raft SRRE /HHWE /EIR to Waste Commission Task force) for Review and Comment December 4 Public Hearing and Local Adoption at City Council Meet,nq December 31 Submission t_ Count Recommendations Staff recommends that the Council : 1) Accept public testimony on and consider the adequacy of the draft SRRE, HHWE and EIR; 2) Direct staff to incorporate testimony and forward comments to contractor for preparation of final draft SRRE, HHWE and EIR; and 3) Direct staff to present final drafts and EIR for consideration and adoption at a second public tearing on December 4, 1991.