HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11635 (State Electronic Waste Recovery Payment Program)RESOLUTION NO. 11635
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE SAN RAFAEL FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECOVERY
PAYMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2003, the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (Act), Chapter 526,
Statutes of 2003 (SB 20, Sher) became law with the purpose of improving the growing challenge of
appropriately managing discarded electronic equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Act authorizes the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) to
administer a covered electronic waste recovery and recycling payment system to establish and enhance
an infrastructure for the proper management of electronic wastes collected by municipalities, nonprofit
organizations, and private entities; and
Whereas, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 18660.11(b)(2)(F) requires a local
government agency to provide a resolution from the governing body of the local agency authorizing the
agency to participate in the payment system; and
WHEREAS, an entity intending to participate in the covered electronic waste recovery and recycling
payment system must secure approval from the CIWMB prior to handling materials for which payment
will be sought; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Rafael
authorizes the submittal of an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board
for approval to participate in the Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Payment
System. The Fire Chief or his/her designee, is hereby authorized and empowered to execute all
necessary documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and
payment requests to secure payment funds and to implement and carry out the purposes specified
in the Act and payment system.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on Mondav, the 20th day of September, 2004 by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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JA&NE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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