HomeMy WebLinkAbout113-89 Resolution No. 11~ 89
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE
ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
EXPORT AGREEMENTS WITH ALAMEDA & SOLANO COUNTIES
WHEREAS, the existing landfills in Contra Costa County do not
have sufficient capacity to handle solid waste from residents and
businesses in Contra Costa prior to the opening of the new
landfill; and
WHEREAS, interim landfill capacity is needed to protect public
health and safety; and
WHEREAS, Solano County and its cities are currently
considering amending its Solid Waste Management Plan and issuing
associated permits to allow the disposal of solid waste from
specific areas of Contra Costa County in the Potrero Hills Landfill
subject to certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Solano County agreement calls for a 3% yearly
increase in recycling within participating jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Zoning Administrator has approved
and issued the Altamont Landfill Conditional Use Permit to permit
580,000 tons of municipal solid waste from Contra Costa County for
a period of two years; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda Waste Management Authority will consider
amending the Alameda County Solid Waste Management Plan to allow
the disposal of solid waste from specific areas of Contra Costa
County in the Altamont Landfill subject to certain terms and
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County consideration also calls for
adoption of Curbside Collection Plans that would be implemented no
later than 1992 for all participating cities and communities with
populations of more than 5,000; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County consideration also calls for
Curbside Collection Programs serving at least 35% of the population
covered by the agreement; and
WHEREAS, a part of the AlamedaCounty consideration calls for
adherence to the Contra Costa County Solid Waste Disposal Facility
Implementation Schedule which outlines the process for adoption of
a new Contra Costa Solid Waste Management plan, general plan
amendments, and approval of one or more landfill sites; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has met every deadline in
accordance with the Solid Waste Disposal Facility Implementation
Schedule and has committed the financial resources necessary for
continued adherence to the Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Danville
adopts the Solid Waste Disposal Facility Implementation Schedule
(attached) .
The Town of Danville further agrees to plan and provide for
recycling programs that meet or exceed the requirements of Alameda
County and Solano County.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of August, 1989,
by the following vote:
AYES: GREENBERG, RITCHEY, SCHLENDORF
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: JAGGER, LANE
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city Attorney
7/29/89
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