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DATE:
JULY 6, 1993
'CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 11
7-6-93
Inter-Gore ('
TO:
.WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FRONk. ' PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 93-63
establishing an environmental policy for the City of Tustin.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the proposed
Environmental Compliance Program other than the staff time involved.
Also, each of the specific environmental programs may have associated
costs which will be addressed as needed at a later date.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The proposed environmental compliance program has been developed based
upon a recommendation from the City Attorney's Office based upon review
of court cases. The intent of the proposed program is to minimize
exposure risks involved with hazardous materials, as well as minimizing
the potential financial and legal liabilities associated with" n6n-
compliance with environmental regulations.
An environmental compliance policy is the beginning element for an
aggressive environmental program in the City of Tustin. Because of the
increasing amount of regulations dealing with environmental issues, such
as pollution prevention, storm water discharge, hazardous materials
· utilization and hazardous waste generation, it is becoming evident that
the City of Tustin must allocate resources to an environmental
~ompliance policy composed of 'sound management practices.
Based upon the recommendation from the City Attorney's Office, staff has
prepared the following guiding principles:
Make health, safety, and environmental considerations a
priority in our planning for all existing and new City
programs, processes, and operations.
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Operate City facilities in a manner that protects the
environment and the health and safety of City employees and
the public.
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Work with others to resolve possible problems created by the
City through .the past handling and disposal of hazardous
substances.
In order to implement the new environmental policy, staff will ~
conducting a self-audit of City operations to assist with compliance
efforts by revealing potential environmental issues in time to pro-
actively address these problems. This self-audit will include
conducting a hazardous waste reduction analysis utilizing the hazardous
materials inventory generated through compliance with Senate Bill 198,
the Hazard Communication Standard;insuring weekly inspections of the
City's hazardous waste accumulation areas; development of clea~!y
defined responsibilities, establishing a mechanism for effectively
managing the hazardous waste program; and evaluating the City's
hazardous waste stream. Staff will also be evaluating the City's
hazardous waste transporter, ensuring that all the required permits and
licenses have been obtained. The self-audit will be an on-going
process, as it is anticipated that the number of environmental
regulations will continue to increase.
CONCLUSION
The City of Tustin has a responsibility to its employees, the residents,
and the environment to insure that we are minimizing the exposure risks
involved with hazardous materials, as well as minimizing potential
financial liability by not complying with the various environmental
regulations. Thus, Resolution No. 93-63 has'been prepared as the first
element in the City's Environmental Policy.
Robert S. Ledendecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
- - '- P~tcher
Administrative Assistant II
RSL: KP: ccg: envcomp
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLIBHING AN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
WHEREAS, the care of the environment by observance of
environmentally sound work place practices will benefit our
community as a whole; and
WHEREAS, a policy of environmental care in the conduct of
City business, operations and enterprises will evidence the City
of Tustin's commitment to promote principles and practices that
are responsive to the needs of human health, safety and the
environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it is in the best
interest of the City of 'Tustin to adopt a statement of
environmental policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City
of Tustin resolves as follows:
Section 1: It shall be the policy of the City of Tustin that
sound environmental management principles shall guide the
operation of the City.
Section 2: The business of the City shall be done in a
manner that reflects care of human health, safety and sound
management of our'environment.
Section 3: The City shall evaluate its operations to assure
its activities are in compliance with applicable environmental
regulations and promote this Environmental Policy.
Section 4: The City shall encourage its employees and the
community to handle harmful substances safely, reduce and recycle
waste, use energy wisely, and substitute safe technology wherever
possible.
Section 5: The City shall be responsible to the concerns of
the community and its employees by preparing for emergencies and
providing information on environmental hazards 'and protective
measures as promptly as possible in the event of an emergency.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Tustin held on the 6th day of July, 1993.
ATTEST:
Jim Potts, Mayor
City Clerk