HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 138-1989 RESOLUTION NO. 138-89
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAN MATEO
COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the quality of life in California is based upon a large variety of
consumer goods, and the complex industrial and manufacturing processes that
produce t~ese goods also generate waste byproducts, some of which are hazardous
to the pu)lic health and environment; and
WHEREAS, safe and responsible management of hazardous waste is one of the
most important environmental problems facing the state; and
WHEREAS, California's present system for managing hazardous waste relies
heavily o~ land disposal of untreated hazardous waste, an approach that has
proven unacceptable and will be prohibited in 1990; and
WHEREAS, there exists a statewide need to site hazardous waste treatment
facilities whereby hazardous waste can be recycled or rendered less hazardous
through carefully controlled industrial processes; and
WHEREAS, safe and responsible management of hazardous waste also requires
improved programs stressing waste reduction, regulatory compliance, and the
needs of small quantity generators, including households; and
WHEREAS, in 1986, the State legislature enacted AB 2948, known as the
Tanner Bill, which recognizes that hazardous waste management is a responsiblity
which must be shared by all communities, and establishes a planning process for
counties to prepare comprehensive hazardous waste management plans; and
WHEREAS, in March 1987, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors authorized
the preparation of a Countywide Hazardous Waste 'Management Plan in accordance
with the Tanner legislation; and
WHEREAS, a ten member advisory committee comprised of representatives from
the Board of Supervisors, the cities in the County, industry, small business,
environmental organizations and the general public, assisted with the step-by-step
development and review of the plan; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Hazardous Waste Management Plan was formulated
in accordaqce with the administrative guidelines issued by the State Department
of Health Services, and comprehensively: (1) analyzes the hazardous waste stream
within San Mateo County, (2) determines the need for hazardous waste management
facilities within the County, (3) identifies areas in the County suitable for
siting hazardous waste facilities, (4) evaluates the potential for waste
reduction, (5) discusses the opportunities to better manage hazardous waste
generated by small quantity generators, including households, and (6) concludes
with a set of policies describing activities and programs required to implement
the goals of the plan; and
WHEREAS~ on August 11~ 1988 and October 27, 1988, following fourteen public
meetings~ the San Mateo County Nazardous Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee
approved the draft plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 22, 1988, following three public meetings, the San Mateo
County Board of Supervisors authorized transmittal of the draft plan to each city
in the County for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 1989, the content of the draft plan was presented to
the South San Francisco City Council; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco City Council was afforded thirty days to
submit written comments on the content of the draft plan and did submit comments;
and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 1989, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors held a
hearing to consider the written comments received from all cities within the
county, and reauthorized the plan, with revisions, for final consideration by
each city.
NOW, -HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South
San Francisco approves the San Mateo County Hazardous Waste Management Plan
las authorized by the Board of Supervisors on June 6, 1989), and thereby
approves the policies and implementation program of the draft plan, including
relevant siting and cost implications.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced
and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a
regular meeting held on the 27th day of September , 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers'Mark N. Addiego, Jack Drago, Gus Nicolopulos,
and Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Richard A. Haffey
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