HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12289 (Hazardous & Solid Waste JPA)RESOLUTION NO. 12289
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL RECOGNIZING OVER 11 YEARS OF COOPERATIVE
PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE MARIN
COUNTY HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE JPA, THE CITY OF
SAN RAFAEL AND MARIN RECYCLING AND RESOURCE
RECOVERY ASSOCIATION, IN REDUCING HAZARDOUS
WASTE IN THE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the sound partnership created on September
14, 1995 between the City and Marin Recycling and Recovery Association ("Marin Recycling")
for Marin Recycling to operate a permanent Household Hazardous Waste collection facility at
565 Jacoby Street in the City of San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the sound partnership that was created on
November 18, 1996 and continues between the Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste JPA
and the City of San Rafael; and
WHEREAS; the City Council recognizes the commitment of the Marin County
Hazardous Waste JPA, Marin Recycling, and the City of San Rafael toward sustainable waste
reduction now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the following achievements by Marin
Recycling: highest recycler in the State for the last three years; the 2006 Golden Acorn Award
from the Marin Environmental Forum for exemplary performance in the area of resource
recovery, and the 2006 Golden Spire Outstanding Business of the Year award from the Marin
County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the award received in 2006 by the Marin
County Hazardous and Solid Waste JPA for having the highest countywide diversion rate in the
State, and the contributions made by Marin Recycling toward achieving that award; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that in November 2006 the Marin County
Hazardous and Solid Waste JPA passed a resolution setting a goal of 80% diversion by 2012 and
zero waste by 2025 as well as a resolution supporting local, regional, and statewide Extended
Producer Responsibility initiatives, exhibiting their commitment toward hazardous waste
reduction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council anticipates continued cooperation by the City of San
Rafael for many years to come with the Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste JPA and with
Marin Recycling in the reduction of hazardous waste in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The City Council hereby recognizes the exceptional public/private partnerships
between Marin County Hazardous Waste JPA, Marin Recycling, and the City of
San Rafael, in achieving significant reduction of hazardous waste in our
community and in assisting in protecting the environment and the citizens
throughout Marin County, and
2. The City Council directs staff to continue to work with the Marin County
Hazardous Waste JPA and Marin Recycling to achieve further reductions of
hazardous waste for our community in the years to come.
The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the San Rafael City Council held on the 2nd day of July, 2007 by the following vote to
wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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ANNE M. LEON INI, City Clerk