HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1991 0501 CC REG ITEM 11DITEM I
MOORPARK
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
Ccurr;i Meeting
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May 2, 1991 CTION: ��inso,
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Honorable Maggie Erickson Kildee, Chair
Board of Supervisors
800 S. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009
Dear Supervisor Erickson Kildee:
This letter is in response to a recent proposal by Supervisor Maria
VanderKolk on the future of solid waste management in the County.
The City objects to the proposal to haul trash by rail through
Moorpark and the use of rail as a mechanism for disposal. The
train tracks run through downtown Moorpark, immediately adjacent to
residences and businesses. Trains carrying refuse would hamper the
City's attempts to revitalize downtown Moorpark, and in all
likelihood, would have a negative impact on existing businesses.
The City further believes that air quality in the vicinity would be
negatively impacted.
Moorpark currently disposes of its trash at the Simi Valley
Landfill and is currently working with the other east county cities
to locate a future long -term disposal site in the east county. At
this time, the City is not in favor of hauling its trash by rail to
a remote location.
The City Council agrees that consolidation of existing solid waste
management agencies is needed. The City Council does not agree,
however, that these responsibilities should be consolidated under
the Ventura Regional Sanitation District (VRSD) . As you are aware,
the City of Moorpark, along with the City of Simi Valley, opted out
Of VRSD in 1985. The City does not wish to rejoin VRSD.
PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. BERNARDO M. PEREZ
SCOTT MONTGOMERY ROY E. TALLEY JR, JOHN E. WOZNIAK
Mayor Mayor Pro Tern
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
Honorable Maggie Erickson Kildee
May 2, 1991
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The appropriate group which should be empowered to manage solid
waste in the county already exists. The Ventura County Waste
Commission, which serves as the Local Task Force for AB939, is
comprised of representatives from all ten cities and the county.
In addition, unlike the VRSD, the Waste Commission has no vested
interest in the operation of solid waste disposal facilities.
The City supports your proposal to empower the Waste Commission and
looks forward to progress towards this goal.
Sincerely,
Paul W. Lawrason Jr.
Mayor
c: Board of Supervisors
Honorable City Council