HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2011-024 City Council ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2011 -024
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE CITY'S CONTINUED
LEAD AGENCY STATUS UNDER THE SURFACE MINING AND
RECLAMATION ACT
WHEREAS, surface mining, the process of removing and processing materials
such as aggregate, coal and clay, has been a part of the Lake Elsinore Area since the
late 1800's;
WHEREAS, there are presently three active mining sites within the City limits
and several mining sites that are inactive; either preparing for reclamation or operating
under an interim use;
WHEREAS, mining activity is regulated by the Surface Mining and Reclamation
Act (SMARA) and implementing regulations administered and enforced by the City of
Lake Elsinore as Lead Agency with oversight provided by the State Mining and Geology
Board; .
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore as Lead Agency has committed the
resources necessary to ensure the proper administration of SMARA by a team of
qualified and trained staff and consultants;
WHEREAS, because of our geographical location, as Lead Agency, the City of
Lake Elsinore is best able to efficiently and effectively monitor and respond to resident
and operator needs in its administration and enforcement of SMARA;
WHEREAS, City staff has developed a close working relationship with the mine
operators, residents and Office of Mine Reclamation in a collaborative effort to ensure
the proper, responsive and fair implementation of its responsibilities as Lead Agency
under SMARA;
WHEREAS, the mining operations are a transitional use in various stages of
active extraction, reclamation and development and the City of Lake Elsinore, as Lead
Agency, has the legislative and regulatory authority to oversee this transition toward the
ultimate development of the mining areas consistent with the City's vision of the
community as expressed in its General Plan and applicable Specific Plans;
WHEREAS, as Lead Agency, the City is best suited to respond to community
concerns and to protect and advance best interests of the community in its
administration and enforcement of SMARA; and
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMIE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as a
substantive part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. That the City of Lake Elsinore recognizes the importance of
carrying out its duties as the SMARA Lead Agency.
SECTION 3. That the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore is committed to
and supports the City's continued role as Lead Agency under SMARA.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 10thth day of May, 2011.
Amy Bhu , ayor
City of Lake Elsinore
Virginia 169m,
City of La Elsi
APPROVED AS T � F��
B rbara Leibold, City Attorney
City of Lake Elsinore
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
I, Virginia Bloom, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify
that Resolution No. 2011 -024 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of May 2011, and that the
same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hickman, Melendez, Tisdale, Mayor Pro Tern
Magee and Mayor Bhutta
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Virginia loo
City Clerk