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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: GRANT YATES, CITY MANAGER
DATE: MAY 28, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
SUPPORTING THE REDESIGNATION OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY AS
A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE DUE TO AN
INCREASE IN BOUNDARIES AND ADOPTION OF INITIAL STUDY
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution in support of the
"Redesignation of Riverside County as a Recycling Market Development Zone ".
Background
California Public Resources Code Section 42010, et al. provides for the
establishment of the Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program
throughout the State which provides incentives to stimulate development of post -
consumer and secondary materials markets for recyclables.
The Riverside County RMDZ is dedicated to establishing, sustaining and expanding
recycling -based manufacturing businesses, which is essential for market
development and to assist these jurisdictions in meeting the established landfill
waste reduction goals.
Discussion
The County of Riverside has agreed to act as Lead Agency for the proposed
redesignation. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the County of Riverside has prepared or caused to be prepared and has
adopted a Negative Declaration which evaluates the potential adverse
environmental effects that might occur as a result of the redesignation of the
Riverside County RMDZ.
The addition of all jurisdictions to the Riverside County RMDZ is necessary to
facilitate local and regional planning, coordination, and support existing recycling -
based manufacturing businesses, as well as assist in attracting private sector
recycling investments to the RMDZ. The continued development of local markets for
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Redesignation of Riverside County as a Recycling Market Development Zone
May 28, 2013
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recycled materials would reduce the need to transport them out of the region in the
future and the current and proposed waste management practices and conditions
are favorable to the development of post- consumer and secondary waste materials
markets.
Fiscal Impact
None.
Prepared by: Cathy Barrozo, Economic Development Representative bal/6
Approved by: Grant M. Yates, City Manager F
Attachments:
• Board of Supervisors Authorization F11 4.23.13
• RMDZ FAQ
• Resolution
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FROM: Economic Development Agency SUBMITTAL DATE:
April 18, 2013
SUBJECT: Application for Redesignation of Riverside County as a Recycling Market Development Zone
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Assistant County Executive Officer /EDA, or designee, to begin the application
process to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to
redesignate Riverside County as a Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ).
2. Authorize the Assistant County Executive Officer /EDA, or designee, to complete the essential and
relevant documents.
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Application for Redesignation of Riverside County as a Recycling Market Development Zone
April 18, 2013
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BACKGROUND:
CalRecycle administers the RMDZ to encourage California -based recycling businesses to site new
manufacturing facilities and expand existing operations. The principle benefit for businesses located
within an RMDZ is a loan program for manufacturers of products using materials that would normally
end up at the landfill. This program provides low- interest loans of up to $2 million for the purchase of
equipment and other relevant business costs. The intent of the RMDZ loan program is to help
California manufacturers increase their processing capabilities and create additional markets for
recycled- content products.
Riverside County currently has one RMDZ that encompasses the cities of Moreno Valley, Perris,
Hemet, San Jacinto, Cathedral City, Indio, Coachella, and Blythe along with the unincorporated
former redevelopment project areas of East Blythe, Blythe Airport, Cabazon, Thermal, Garnet,
Thousand Palms, Mead Valley, and Romoland. This zone expires on August 25, 2013 and
CalRecycle has encouraged the County to seek a new ten -year designation of the RMDZ and
expand its boundaries. EDA staff is proposing that the entire boundary of the county be designated
an RMDZ and would take the lead on preparing the application. Cities that wish to be included within
the Zone must adopt a resolution of support that must be included with the application. Additionally,
the Board of Supervisors must also approve a resolution once all participating cities are identified.
Participation in the RMDZ does not have a financial obligation to the County nor any participating
cities.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
2013 Redesignation Application for Countywide Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Recycling Market Development Zone?
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) designated portions of Riverside
County as a Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) in order help divert waste from our landfills and
stimulate the manufacturing of new, recycled products.
What are the benefits of being in an RMDZ?
• Low - interest loans to manufacturers who make recycled products
• Support "green" recycling jobs and manufacturing in Riverside County
• Reduce waste going to our landfills
Why are we seeking redesignation of the RMDZ?
The RMDZ designation expires August 25, 2013 and in order to maintain the benefits, the County has to
reapply to CalRecycle. Additionally, the County desires expand the zone boundaries to include the entire
county in order to make the program benefits available countywide.
What portions of the County are currently in the RMDZ?
The following cities are part of the RMDZ:
• Moreno Valley • Cathedral City
• Perris • Indio
• San Jacinto • Coachella
• Hemet • Blythe
What are the incentives available in an RMDZ?
The RMDZ Loan Program provides low- interest loans to private businesses and not - for - profit organizations to
increase diversion of non - hazardous solid waste from California landfills and to promote market demand for
secondary and postconsumer materials.
The program can fund a maximum of 75% of costs directly attributed to an eligible project up to a maximum of
$2,000,000 whichever is less.
Businesses and non - profit organizations can use the funds for:
• Machinery and equipment
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• Working capital
• Real estate purchase and improvements
• Refinancing of onerous debt that results in increased diversion, and
In addition to the loan program, CalRecyle provides the following Technical Assistance to businesses:
• Locating manufacturing materials (feedstock)
• Finding markets for products
• Providing current market conditions /trends
• Evaluating technology and equipment
• Providing geographical data on demographics, waste streams, and economics
• Free product marketing through RecycleStore , an online site that links buyers in direct contact with
recycling -based manufacturers
What would the program cost your city?
There is NO COST to participate in the program. There is no effect on local autonomy and the opportunity is
free of cost. The zone designation simply allows you to offer businesses in your jurisdiction access to the
benefits of the CalRecvcle program.
Does being in the RMDZ require my city to accept certain types of recycling uses?
The RMDZ designation does not ask or require your city to accept any uses in any manner at all. All land use
and permitting activities are not affected by participation in this zone.
How can your City be a part of the new RMDZ?
It's simple!! What we would ask your city to do is adopt a resolution supporting the new countywide RMDZ.
We will provide a template for you that you can present to your City Council.
For more information please call Rob Moran at 951.955.6673 or email rmoran @rivcoeda.org
Riverside County Economic Development Agency
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
SUPPORTING THE REDESIGNATION OF RIVERSIDE
COUNTY AS A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT
ZONE DUE TO AN INCREASE IN BOUNDARIES AND
ADOPTION OF INITIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
WHEREAS, California Public Resources Code Section 42010, et al. provides for
the establishment of the Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program
throughout the State which provides incentives to stimulate development of post -
consumer and secondary materials markets for recyclables; and
WHEREAS, all California jurisdictions must meet a 50% reduction in landfill
waste disposal as mandated by the California Integrated Waste Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the Riverside County RMDZ includes the cities of Blythe, Cathedral
City, Coachella, Hemet, Indio, Moreno Valley, Perris and San Jacinto and parts of
unincorporated Riverside County; and
WHEREAS, the Riverside County RMDZ is dedicated to establishing, sustaining
and expanding recycling -based manufacturing businesses, which is essential for market
development and to assist these jurisdictions in meeting the established landfill waste
reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Corona,
Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Indian Wells, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, La Quinta,
Menifee, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Riverside,
Temecula, Wildomar and all of unincorporated Riverside County desire existing and
new recycling -based manufacturing businesses located within their jurisdictions to be
eligible for the technical and financial incentives associated with the RMDZ program;
and
WHEREAS, the addition of these jurisdictions to the Riverside County RMDZ is
necessary to facilitate local and regional planning, coordination, and support existing
recycling -based manufacturing businesses, as well as assist in attracting private sector
recycling investments to the RMDZ; and
WHEREAS, the continued development of local markets for recycled materials
would reduce the need to transport them out of the region in the future; and
WHEREAS, the current and proposed waste management practices and
conditions are favorable to the development of post- consumer and secondary waste
materials markets; and
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City Council Resolution No. 2013 -023
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WHEREAS, the California Legislature has defined environmental justice as "the
fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the
development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws,
regulations, and policies" [Government Code section 65040.12(e)], and has directed the
California Environmental Protection Agency to conduct its programs, policies, and
activities that substantially affect human health or the environment in a manner that
ensures the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and income levels, including
minority populations and low- income populations of the state [Public Resources Code
section 71110(a)]; and
WHEREAS, CalRecycle has adopted a goal to continuously integrate
environmental justice concerns into all of its programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, Calimesa, Canyon Lake,
Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Hemet, Indian Wells,
Indio, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta,
Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Jacinto,
Temecula and Wildomar and the unincorporated part of Riverside County have agreed
to submit an application to CalRecycle requesting the redesignation of the Riverside
County RMDZ due to a change in boundaries; and
WHEREAS, County of Riverside has agreed to act as Lead Agency for the
proposed redesignation; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the County of Riverside has prepared or caused to be prepared and has adopted a
Negative Declaration which evaluates the potential adverse environmental effects that
might occur as a result of the redesignation of the Riverside County RMDZ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore has considered the environmental effects
of the redesignation of Riverside County RMDZ as shown in the Negative Declaration;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore finds there are no grounds for the City of
Lake Elsinore to assume the Lead Agency role or to prepare a subsequent or
supplemental environmental document; and
WHEREAS, the record of the proceedings on which the City of Lake Elsinore
bases its decision to adopt the Negative Declaration is available from the custodian of
records: County Clerk of Riverside County, 2724 Gateway Drive, P.O. Box 751,
Riverside, CA 92502 -0751.
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City Council Resolution No. 2013 -023
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore hereby resolves
that:
1.) The City of Lake Elsinore, hereby adopts the Negative Declaration.
2.) The City of Lake Elsinore, as Responsible Agency, approves the redesignation of
Riverside County as a RMDZ and directs the County of Riverside Economic
Development Agency to submit an application to CalRecycle requesting redesignation
of Riverside County as a RMDZ which includes the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Blythe,
Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs,
Eastvale, Hemet, Indian Wells, Indio, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee,
Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage,
Riverside, San Jacinto, Temecula, and Wildomar and the unincorporated part of
Riverside County.
3.) The County of Riverside will administer the RMDZ program in a manner that
seeks to ensure the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures and incomes, including
but not limited to soliciting public participation in all communities within the RMDZ,
including minority and low- income populations.
4.) The County of Riverside Economic Development Agency shall file a Notice of
Determination respecting this Project with the State Clearinghouse pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15096(1).
RESOLVED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore on this 28th day of May 2013.
ROBERT E. MAGEE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
VIRGINIA BLOOM
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BARBARA ZEID LEIBOLD
CITY ATTORNEY
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