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December 21, 1987 ACTION,
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City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
RE: EAST COUNTY WASTESHED TASK FORCE
Dear Mayor Galloway and Members of the City Council :
I am writing this letter on behalf of the City Council and the citizens of
Simi Valley who care about the long-term management of solid waste materials
generated here in Simi Valley and throughout the County. Towards this end,
the City of Simi Valley is taking the initiative to facilitate the formation
of an East County Wasteshed Task Force. We ask that you participate and
support the objectives of the Task Force.
As you know, the County recently initiated the review process for an
Environmental Impact Report covering the expansion of the Simi Valley
Landfill (C.U.P. 3142) . At special meetings held on November 5th and
November 17th, the Simi Valley City Council provided comments to County staff
on the adequacy of the EIR. It became increasingly clear to all of us that
the manner in which we manage solid waste at the Simi Valley Landfill , and
throughout the County, is of utmost importance if we are to preserve an
environment that has safe drinking water, clean air, and pleasing vistas for
future generations.
The City Council , on December 14, 1987, adopted policy positions with regard
to the proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill . They are as follows:
I. Air-Borne Emissions:
Prior to approval of the expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill ,
information must be made available to the public which conclusively
demonstrates that the range of landfill gas (LFG) emissions will not be
injurious to adjacent property owners or other individuals in the
valley.
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ANN H. ROCK,Council Member '- 4 -'
GLEN W.McADOO,Council Member DEC 2 3 10'7
BILL DAVIS,Council Member
II . Hours of Operation:
That the hours of operation of the Simi Valley Landfill be limited to
no more than twelve (12) hours per day.
III. Term of Conditional Use Permit:
That the term of the Conditional Use Permit be limited to ten (10)
years and that the adequacy of the closure reserve be subject to
annual re-evaluation. The Permittee must begin review of alternate
sites, disposal strategies, and economics immediately after approval
of the expansion of the C.U.P.
IV. Height:
That the elevation of the landfill be limited such that after closure
the remaining landfill exists as an insignificant landscape feature.
To accomplish this, studies with colored renderings are to be
performed showing intermittent alternative elevations above the
existing permitted elevations (25' ; 50' ; 75' and 98' above) . That the
expansion meet or exceed the grading standards set forth in the City's
West End Industrial Area Specific Plan.
V. Landscaping:
That the landfill , as part of operational/closure requirements, be
landscaped in a manner that meets or exceeds the standards set forth
in the City's West End Industrial Area Specific Plan.
VI. Waste Importation:
That the County of Ventura not be burdened by disproportional
importation of waste materials from surrounding metropolitan counties,
and that the County put in place adequate control mechanisms to ensure
the same before fully approving the landfill expansion.
VII . Madera/118 Interchange:
That Waste Management, Inc. , pay their pro-rate share of the costs
associated with the construction of full improvements to the
Madera/118 Interchange.
VIII. Infectious Waste:
That the goals and objectives of the Tanner legislation be upheld to
ensure proper and safe disposal of infectious wastes.
IX. County Responsibility:
That solid waste disposal represents a County-wide need and it is
appropriate that the County continue to serve as the Agency
responsible for permitting and planning waste disposal sites and
strategies.
X. Toxic Wastes:
That Waste Management, Inc. not be allowed to further fill that
portion of the landfill formerly used for toxic waste (Class 1)
disposal until such time that the State Department of Health Services
completes a Site Characterization Study and all reasonable mitigation
measures have been implemented to eliminate potential injury to the
public. Disposal of additional toxic waste materials should be
prohibited.
XI. Site Closure
That a procedure be established to ensure that the City has the
opportunity to participate in the approval of the operational/closure
plan and its implementation.
We feel that the long-term solid waste management interests of the cities of
Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and Simi Valley, as well as the entire County can
best be served by the formation of an East County Wasteshed Task Force. This
task force will be specifically charged to pursue the following issues and
concerns:
1. Locate an alternative long-term canyon site for disposal in the
eastern Ventura County wasteshed;
2. Pursue long-term solutions such as waste recycling, separation
and composting and any other promising recovery technology;
3. Pursue a "tipping" program wherein a portion of the revenues
would be used for funding innovative waste management programs
involving source participation.
As for composition of the Task Force, we suggest that one elected official
representative, and one alternate, from each of the three cities be
appointed. We have requested the Board of Supervisors to appoint Supervisor
Dougherty to the Task Force. Our City Council has appointed Ann Rock as the
representative and Glen McAdoo as the alternate.
I trust that you are equally concerned about the solid waste management
issues that confront our communities and that you will wholeheartedly join
with us in making the Task Force effective and constructive. We ask that you
act on this matter in a timely fashion, by formally appointing a
representative, so that the Task Force can meet in advance of the January 25,
1988 meeting of the State Water Quality Control Board. The SWQCB is
scheduled to consider the granting of a five-year permit for the reopening of
the Bailard Landfill at that time.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support on this vital issue.
i ncerely,
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Gregor! :tratton
Mayor 1
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City Manager