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TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
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FINAL SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (SRRE) AND HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENTS (HHWE)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the environmental determination for the Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household Hazardous
Waste Element (HHWE) by adopting Resolution No. 91-154 and
Resolution No. 91-155.
2. Approve the Final Source Reduction and Recycling Element
(SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) by
adopting Resolution No. 91-153.
BACKGROUND
Provisions of State Assembly.Bill 939 (Integrated Waste Management
Act of 1989) and Assembly Bill 2707 (Removal of household hazardous
waste component required by AB 939) requires the City of Tustin to
submit to the County of Orange, on or before July 1, 1991, an
adopted Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household
Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) which includes a program for the
management of solid waste generated within the City of Tustin. The
purpose of the SRRE and HHWE is to identify how the City will
divert solid waste from the landfill through source reduction,
recycling and composting by the following increments: 25% by 1995
and 50% or the maximum amount feasible by 2000.
Although the statutory deadline of July l has passed for cities to
complete their SRRE and HHWE's. AB 2092 has been proposed. AB 2092
would extend the final completion date to January 1, 1991, for
cities to adopt their final SRRE's and HHWE's. The California
Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) who has the authority to
levy fines against cities who have not adopted their elements by
the effective deadline (July 1, 1991) has informed all California
cities that they would not impose these fines -pending legislative
action on AB 2092.
On December 17, 1990, the City Council authorized staff to enter
into an agreement with the firm of R.W. Beck and Associates for the
preparation of the City's SRRE and HHWE. City staff and the
City Council Report
Final SRRE/HHWE
December 2, 1991
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consultant have worked together to prepare the Final SRRE and HHWE
which is in conformance with State regulations.
The proposed Final SRRE and HHWE address AB 939 required components
which include discussion on existing conditions, proposed goals and
objectives, proposed selected programs and associated costs for
implementation, and a schedule including start dates for all
selected programs.
AB 939 requires that each county and city prepare a SRRE which
shows how they will meet the solid waste diversion goals of 25% by
the year 1995 and 50% by the year 2000. Based upon the 1990
Countywide Solid Waste Generation Study prepared for all of the
incorporated cities and unincorporated areas, the City of Tustin is
currently diverting 5.6% (excludes inert solids) of its solid waste
from the landfill.
The Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) recognizes that the
County of- Orange will be the lead agency on all diversion,
education and recycling programs with the City lending support for
education and legislative changes.
Through Assembly Bill 939, the California Integrated Waste
Management Board (CIWMB) was authorized to develop and adopt rules
and regulations, as necessary, to carry out the legislative intent
and mandates of AB 939. These regulations specify the necessary
contents for the SRRE and HHWE and include provisions on component
program evaluation. These provisions direct each jurisdiction to
consider alternatives for achieving waste reduction and recycling
goals.
State regulations for preparing these .documents require that a
Preliminary Draft SRRE and HHWE be sent to the California
Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) for review and comment.
The regulations also require that these documents be sent to the
Orange County Local Task Force (LTF), adjoining cities, and the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The purpose
of this review is to ensure compliance with State regulations and
to consider regional/local concerns and promote coordination. On
May 16, 1991, staff transmitted the Preliminary Draft SRRE and HHWE
to the CIWMB, LTF and other agencies for their review and comment.
The public review period for the Preliminary Draft SRRE and HHWE
was May 16, 1991 through June 10, 1991. Written comments were
received by both the CIWMB and LTF, and the Final Draft SRRE and
HHWE was revised to incorporate these comments as well as comments
received from other city departments. As required by AB 939, the
Final Draft SRRE and HHWE was transmitted to the LTF for their
- City Council Report
Final SRRE/HHWE
December 2, 1991
Page 3
review and comments. On November 18, 1991, the City was informed
that the LTF has approved the City of Tustin's Final SRRE & HHWE
finding that they comply with the intent of the regulations.
State regulations required that at least one public hearing be held
to receive public input regarding the Preliminary Draft SRRE and
HHWE before completion and adoption of the Final SRRE and HHWE. A
public hearing was conducted by the City Council on July 11 1991.
In addition, the Planning Commission conducted one community
workshop on June 10, 1991, to solicit comments on the Preliminary
Draft SRRE and HHWE.
The Final SRRE document is divided into the Source Reduction,
Recycling, Compost, Special Waste and Education and Public
Information components. Each component provides an implementation
schedule which identifies by program, the specific tasks, agency
and/or City department responsibilities and a schedule on the
decision points/ reporting deadlines, planned and possible
activities during the short-term and medium-term planning periods.
In addition State regulations require the City to monitor the
reductions in solid waste and submit annual reports which summarize
the jurisdiction's progress toward achieving the mandated reduction
goals. The annual reports will serve as a basis for determining
whether additional programs or revisions to the SRRE and HHWE are
necessary. The City's agreement with our hauler, Great Western
Reclamation, Inc., provides for information to be transmitted to
the City via a monthly report to substantiate the amount of
collected, diverted and recycled waste as a monitoring mechanism to
assess whether we are achieving reduction goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, it has been determined that
there is no substantial evidence that the proposed project may or
will have a significant effect on the environment. A draft
Negative Declaration was prepared and posted for public review from
October 29, 1991 to December 1, 1991. A copy of the Negative
Declaration was transmitted to all reviewing agencies and no
comments were received.
- City Council Report
Final SRRE/HHWE
December 2, 1991
Page 4
CONCLUSION
The Final SRRE and HHWE will provide the City of Tustin with a
solid waste management program for meeting the requirements of AB
939 (California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989) and AB
2707 (Household Hazardous Waste Component). Staff recommends that
the City Council adopt the Final SRRE and HHWE.
4Rta Westfield
Assistant Director of
Community Development
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Christine A. Shingle n
Assistant City Mana r
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-153
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY'S
FINAL SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
(SRRE) AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
(HHWE,)
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has
declared that while California will exhaust most of its
remaining landfill space by the mid -1990's, there
presently is no comprehensive state policy to ensure that
the state's solid waste is managed in an effective and
environmentally sound manner for the remainder of the
20th century and beyond; and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has
declared that the amount of solid waste generated in the
state coupled with diminishing landfill space and
potential adverse environmental impacts from landfilling
constitutes an urgent need for state and local agencies
to enact and implement an aggressive new integrated waste
management program; and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has
mandated the City of Tustin to submit to the County of
Orange, on or before July 1, 1991, an adopted Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household
Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) which includes a program
for the management of solid waste generated within the
City of Tustin pursuant to State Assembly Bill 939
(California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989) and
Assembly Bill 2707 (Removal of Household Hazardous Waste
Component required by Assembly Bill 939); and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was prepared and
circulated for .public review from October 29, 1991 to
December 1, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management
Board, the Orange County Local Task Force (Waste
Management Commission), Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG), adjoining cities, and the general
public has reviewed and commented on the Preliminary
Draf t SRRE and HHWE f rom May 16, 1991 to June 10 , 1991 as
required by State regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tustin
held a public hearing on the Preliminary Draft SRRE and
HHWE on July 1, 1991, as required by State --regulations;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a community
workshop on June 10, 1991, to solicit comments on the
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Resolution No. 91-153
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Preliminary Draft SRRE and HHWE; and
WHEREAS, the City's Source Reduction and Recycling
Element (SRRE) and the Household Hazardous Waste Element
(HHWE) are specifically intended to improve the quality
of the environment through the implementation of programs
designed to reduce, recycle and divert refuse and other
solid waste.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
Tustin DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby recommends that
the City Council adopt the City of Tustin's Source
Reduction and Recycling Element and Household Hazardous
Waste Element and Orange County Waste Characterization
Study, attached hereto as Exhibits A. B and C and
incorporated herein by this reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Tustin, California held on the 2nd
day of December, 1991.
MARY E. WYNN
City Clerk
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CHARLES E. PUCKETT, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-154
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR THE FINAL
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT (SRRE)
INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.'
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby
resolve as follows:
I. The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A. The request to approve the City's Final Draft
Source Reduction and Recycling Element is
considered a "project" pursuant to the terms
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
B. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for
this project and has been available for public
review.
C. Whereby, the City Council of the City of
Tustin has considered evidence presented by
the Department of Community Development and
other interested parties with respect to the
subject Negative Declaration.
D. The City Council has evaluated the proposed
final Negative Declaration and determined it
to be adequate and certifies the final
Negative Declaration.
II. A Final Negative Declaration has been completed in
compliance with CEQA and State guidelines. The
City Council has received and considered the
information contained in the Negative Declaration
and have found that it adequately discussed the
environmental effects of the proposed project. On
the basis of the initial study, the City Council
has found that the project involves no potential
for any adverse effect, either individually or
cumulatively, on wildlife resources and therefore
makes a De Minimis Impact Finding related to AB
3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990.
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Resolution No. 91-154
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Tustin at a regular meeting held on .the 2nd day of
December, 1991.
Charles E. Puckett, Mayor
Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 91-154
MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby
certify that the whole number of the members of the City
Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and
foregoing Resolution No. 91-154 was duly and regularly
introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 2nd day of December, 1991,
by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk
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NEGATIVE- DECLARATIO
CITY OF TUSTIN
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN, CA. 92680
Project Title: Source Reduction and Recycling File No.
Element
Project Location: Citywide
Project Description: Adoption of Citywide Source Reduction &*Recycling
Element
Project Proponent: City of Tustin
Contact Person: Rita Westfield Telephone:544-8890 Ext.
The Community Development Department has conducted an initial study for the
above project in accordance with the City of Tustin's procedures regarding
implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, and on the basis of
that study hereby find:
That there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment.
aThat potential significant affects were identified, but revisions have
been included in the project plans and agreed to by the applicant that
would avoid or mitigate the affects to a point where clearly no
significant effects would occur. Said revisions are attached to and
hereby made a part of this Negative Declaration.
Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not required.
The initial study which provides the basis for this determination is on
file at the Community Development Department, City of Tustin. The public
is invited to comment on the -appropriateness of this Negative Declaration
during the review period, which begins with the public notice of a
Negative Declaration and extends for seven calendar days. Upon review by
the Community Development Di rector, this review period may be extended if
deemed necessary.
REVIEW PERIOD ENDS 4:30 p.m. on December 1, 1991
DATED: 7-- 7/
Community Developme
I. Background
II.
CITY OF TUSTIN
Community Development Department
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY FORM
1. Name of Proponent City of Tustin
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent 15222 Del Amo Avenue,
Tustin, CA 92680
714) 544-8890
3. Date of Checklist Submitted October 25, 1991
4. Agency Requiring Checklist City of Tustin
5. Name of Proposal, . -if a plicable Adoption of Citywide Source Reduction
and Recycling Element (SRRE�
Environmental Impacts
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on
attached sheets.)
Yes Maybe No
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures? x
b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction
or overcovering of the soil? X
C. Change in topography or ground surface
relief features? X
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features? X
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion
of soils, either on or off the site? X
f. Changes in deposition or -erosion of
beach sands, or changes in siltation,
deposition or erosion which may modify_.
the channel of a river.or stream or the
bed of the ocean or any ban, inlet or
lake? X
2.
3.
Yes Maybe No
g.
Exposure of people or property to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
landslides, mudslides, ground failure,
or similar hazards?
X
Air.
Will the proposal result in:
a.
Substantial air emission or
deterioration of ambient air quality?
X
b.
The creation of objectionable odors?
X-
C.
Alteration of air movement, moisture,
or temperatures, or any change in
climate, either locally or regionally?
X
Water. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Changes in currents, or the course
of direction of water movements,
in either marine or fresh water?
X
b.
Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate and
amount of surface runoff?
X-
C.
Alterations to the course or flow
of flood waters?
X
d.
Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body?
X
e.
Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface water
quality, including but not limited
to temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity?
X
f.
Alteration of the direction or rate
of flow of ground waters?
X
g.
Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct additions
or withdrawals, or through interception
of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?
X
h.
Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public
water supplies?
X
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5.
6.
7.
Yes Maybe No
i.
Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as flooding
X
or tidal waves?
Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Change in the diversity of species, or
number of any species of plants (including
trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic
X
plants)?
b.
Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
X
rare or endangered species of plants?
C.
Introduction of new species of plants
into an area, or in a barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing
species?
X
d.
Reduction in acreage of any
X
agricultural crop?
Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Change in the diversity of species, or
numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)?
X
b.
Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
X
rare or endangered species of animals?
C.
Introduction of new species of animals
into an area, or result in a barrier to
X
the migration or movement of animals?
d.
Deterioration to existing fish or
X
wildlife habitat?
Noise. Will the proposal result.in:
a.
Increases in existing noise levels?
X
b.
Exposure of people to severe noise
X
levels?
Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce
X
new
light or glare?
Yes Maybe No
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in
a substantial alteration of the present
or planned land use of an area?
X-
9.
Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources?
X
b. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource?
X-
10.
Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the release
of hazardous substances (including, but
not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals
or radiation) in the event of an accident
or upset conditions? .
X
b. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or an
emergency evacuation plan?
X-
11.
Population. Will the proposal alter
the location, distribution, density, or
growth rate of the human population of
an area?
X-
12.
Housing. Will the proposal affect
existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing?
X-
13.
Transportation/Circulation. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
X
b. Effects on existing parking facilities,
or demand for new parking?
X
C. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
X
d. Alterations to present patterns of _.
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods?
X
14.
15.
16.
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or
air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
public Services. Will the proposal have
an effect upon, or result in a need for new
or altered governmental services in any of
the following areas:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
C. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?
f. Other governmental services?
Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or
energy?
b. Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy, or require
the development of new sources of
energy.
Utilities. Will the proposal result in a
need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
C. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
Yes Maybe No
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X
X
X
X
x
x
X
X
X
X
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18.
19.
20.
21.
Yes Maybe No
Human Health. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)?
X
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards?
X
Solid Waste. Will the proposal create
additional solid waste requiring disposal
by the City?
X
Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in
the obstruction of any scenic vista or view
open to the public, or will the proposal
result in the creation of an aesthetically
offensive site open to public view?
X
Recreation. Will the proposal result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities?
X
Cultural Resources
a. Will the proposal result in the
alteration of or the destruction of
a prehistoric or historic archaeological
site?
X
b. Will the proposal result in adverse
physical or aesthetic effects to a
prehistoric or historic building,
structure, or object?
X
C. Does the proposal have the potential
to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural
values?
X
d. Will the proposal restrict existing
religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area?
x
Yes Maybe No
22. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment
substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant or animal community, reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory? x
b. Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short
term impact on the environment is one
which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive
period of time while long-term impacts will
endure well into the future). X
C. Does the project have impacts which are
- individually limited, but cumulatively con-
siderable? (A project may impact on two
or more separate resources where the impact
on each resource is relatively small, but
where the effect of the total of those
impacts on the environment is significant.)
x
d. Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or
indirectly? X
III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation
IV. Determination
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a
significant effect on the environment, and a x
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have
a significant effect on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measure described on an attached sheet have
been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL
BE PREPARED
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
is required.
Date nature
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
The City of Tustin is proposing a Source Reduction and Recycling
Element (SRRE) in accordance with the requirements.established by
the enactment of Assembly Bill (AB) 939. That bill, signed into
law on September 29, 1989, mandated stringent requirements for
establishing solid waste diversion programs to be implemented
throughout the State of California in order to reduce the amount of
refuse entering the waste stream. AB 939 mandated that by 1995
each city/county must divert 25 percent of its waste stream from
landfills; further, a 50 percent diversion must be achieved by the
year 2000.
The City of Tustin Source Reduction and Recycling Element is a
comprehensive document which describes the existing waste
generation and diversion quantities and compositions, as well as
the programs that will be undertaken to divert additional waste to
meet the 25 and 50 percent diversion requirements established by AB
939. Specifically, the programs/components to be addressed by the
County in the proposed SRRE include:
° Waste Characterization
° Source Reduction
_- Recycling
° Composting
Special Waste
° Integration
° Disposal Facility Capacity
° Funding
° Education -and Public Information
In addition to developing the several programs/components
identified above, the City's SRRE also describes how the programs
are to be funded, who is responsible for implementation and the
manner in which ,the programs will be evaluated and monitored.
Short-term (i.e., 1991-1995) and mid-term (i.e., 1996-2000) goals
have been identified as well as alternative programs for source
reduction and/or recycling. Each of these programs is briefly
described below.
Waste Characterization
This component of the SRRE•provides a summary and analysis of the
waste generation survey prepared to determine the constituent
materials which compose solid waste generated in the City of
Tustin. The Waste Characterization Component also identifies the
constituent materials by volume, percentage in weight or volumetric
equivalent, material type, and sources of generation. The
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potential waste diversion quantities and an identification of waste
that cannot be diverted are also identified in the component.
Source Reduction
This significant component of the SRRE identifies specific
objectives that are achievable and, when possible measurable and
time -specific. The objective of this component is to minimize the
quantity of solid waste generated by targeting specific waste types
based on such criteria as the potential to extend the useful life
of materials, products or packaging; the potential recyclability of
the material, etc. The targeted materials include:
Paper
° Yard/Green Waste
° Plastics
Glass
Food Waste
Several alternatives have been identified by the City of Tustin
which are aimed at source reduction, including:
Backyard composting
° Awards Program
° Education Program
- Support for State -level ADF's
City Government Waste Reduction Procurement Program
Recycling
The Recycling Component of the SRRE identifies several programs
that includes:
Separation of recyclable materials from the waste stream
° Use of a Mixed Waste Recovery Facility
White goods collection free of charge
° Encourage continuation of buyback centers
Commercial Industrial and Government Recycling
Composting
The Composting Component of the SRRE identifies both short- and
medium-term market and program development objectives. Composting
program alternatives include those alternatives whose products
result from the controlled biological decomposition of organic
wastes. City support of the development of a County -wide compost
processing facility and measures that will be taken if uneconomical
market conditions occur beyond the City's control are also
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identified in the component. Selection of composting programs
include:
Short Term
° Yard Waste Composting
° Drop-off site at facility
Medium Term
° Additional drop-off centers
° Ban on yard and wood waste disposal
° Residential Source Separation Collection
Special Waste
The Special Waste Component identifies existing waste handling and
disposal practices. The City has identified special waste types
which have the most relative significance when compared to all
special waste considered. These waste types include: tires,
infectious waste, asbestos and construction/demolition (C/D)
debris. Several alternatives exist and have been identified by the
City for implementation in an effort to achieve the target year
reduction requirements established by AB 939. These programs are
identified below.
Tires
Four tire management alternatives may be implemented to divert
tires from landfilling or reduce tire disposal hazards:
Encourage private sector research & recycling to identify
additional beneficial uses for tires
° Support state programs to minimize stockpiles
° Assist in removing institutional barrier for reuse as a
retread tire or another use as a whole tire.
Construction/Demolition Debris
Alternatives for reducing C/D debris disposed in landfills
include:
° Recycled by private sector
° Educate C/D debris disposers
° Encourage use of recycled materials in road construction
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° Constructing a regional recycling facility that would
handle numerous types of waste such as concrete, asphalt,
wood, glass, and ash.
Infectious Waste
Alternatives for reducing the tonnage of infectious waste
disposed in landfills include:
Support County Programs and existing state law requiring
infectious waste to be incinerated or autoclaved prior to
landfilling.
Asbestos
Future alternatives at a County -wide level for treating
asbestos could include:
° Solidification (i.e., mixing of asbestos with cement to
immobilize the asbestos fibers and, therefore, reduce
their health hazard to humans).
° vitrification (i.e., asbestos fibers are mixed with
additives, melted at very high temperatures, and cooled
to form a glass -like product).
Education and Public Information
The Education and Public Information Component of the SRRE
identifies specific goals and objectives for the short-term and
medium-term planning periods. This component describes existing
education efforts and establishes an education implementation
schedule. Educational efforts will increase awareness and
participation in source reduction, recycling and composting. In
addition, the following information is included in this component:
Regional or cooperative efforts for expanding and
modifying existing public education and information
programs
° Media Campaign, Promotions, Technical Assistance, School
Curriculum
° Public and private program implementation costs,
revenues, and revenue sources
° Methods by which the programs will be monitored and
evaluated
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_ Disposal Facility Capacity
This component of the SRRE describes the existing permitted solid
waste landfills and, further, identifies projected needs in order
to serve the cities in the County and the County of Orange. These
landfill need projections are predicated on 15 -year need
projections provided by each City with the County, The impact of
the implementation of source reduction, recycling and composting
programs are also incorporated into the 15 -year landfill need
projections.
Funding
The Funding component of the SRRE presents the estimated costs for
component programs to be implemented in the short-term planning
period (i.e., 1991-1995). These costs include program planning and
development, implementation of programs, and revenues, and staff
administrative costs.
Integration
The Integration Component describes the City of Tustin's solid
waste management practices which will fulfill the legislative goals
(mandated 25% and 50% diversion rates) of promoting integrated
- solid waste management in accordance with AB 939 Waste Management
Hierarchy, including source reduction, recycling, composting and
environmentally safe land disposal of solid wastes.
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ATTACHMENT A
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT (SRRE)
1. EARTH a, b, c, d, e, f , g - The adoption of the SRRE -"project" would
not result in any significant disruption, displacement,
compaction, geologic hazards or overcrowding of the soil. The
project would not result in any changes to geologic
substructure, topographic features or increase water or soil
erosion. The SRRE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. Therefore, adoption of that document
will not result in changes occurring to the topography or
ground surface relief features. Because no site development
is involved in the proposed project, no destruction, covering,
or modification of any unique geologic or physical features
will occur. No changes will occur which result in the
deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation,
deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river
or stream or the bed of the ocean or any, inlet or lake.
Sources: City of Tustin Building Division
Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
2. AIR a,c - The SRRE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. The adoption of the SRRE "project"
would not result in any degradation of existing air quality
based upon SCAQMD guidelines for preparation of EIRs. No
individuals will be exposed to locally elevated levels of air
pollution if the proposed project is adopted. Air movements
will not be altered; further, changes in moisture, temperature
and climate (locally) will not occur if the SRRE is adopted as
proposed.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
Air b: Although adoption of the SRRE will not result in the
creation of objectionable odors, it is possible that future
implementation of composting programs throughout the County
may increase the potential for odors to be generated through
the biological decomposition of organic waste. However, such
odor generation would be minimal and would be controlled
through on-site management.
Selection of specific sites for composting will necessitate
the County or the host jurisdiction to prepare subsequent
environmental review to determine the nature and extent of
potential impacts, if any, and mitigation measures, if
necessary, to ensure adequate environmental protection.
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The City of Tustin Is SRRE does not include the development of
a composting facility within the City. Selection of
composting programs in the City of Tustin will be limited to;
establishing an agreement with the compost facility operator
for delivery of governmental yard wastes, a procurement policy
for purchase of compost from the facility, public education
programs, supporting County plans for the development of a
regional facility and working with the County to develop
markets for composting products.
Sources: Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
3. WATER a,b,c,d,f,h,i - The SRRE does not identify specific
sites for physical improvements. The adoption of the SRRE
"project" would not result in any change to water movement,
flood waters, discharge into surface waters, direction or rate
of flow of groundwater, quantity of groundwater, reduction of
water for public water supplies or exposure to flooding.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
Water e, g
e. No direct impacts to surface waters or surface water
quality are anticipated within the City of Tustin as a
result of the City's Source Reduction or Recycling
Program; however, future actions within the City of
Tustin which implement these programs that may be later
found to result in the physical alteration of the
existing environmental features will be subject to all
discretionary review, including the environmental review
process. Such programs and/or facilities may be found to
necessitate the preparation of adequate environmental
documentation to adequately address the implementation of
such future programs. The County of Orange will be the
lead agency on regional composting facilities, Disposal
Facility Capacity and Disposition of Special Wastes, as
the lead agency they will be responsible to prepare
environmental documentation to address impacts and
mitigation measures for future facilities.
g. Although project adoption will not result in changes to
the quantity or quality of ground waters. If future
actions which implement the City's Source Reduction or
Recycling Program are found to result in physical changes
to the environment these future programs and their
associated improvements will be subject to future
environmental review to determine the nature. and extent
of any potential impacts and appropriate mitigation
measures.
Sources: City of Tustin Public Works Department
City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: If the
implementation of the City's Source Reduction or
Recycling Program results in impacts to surface waters,
quality or quantity of ground waters, the City of Tustin
shall undertake subsequent environmental review and
analysis for future improvements or programs which are
intended to implement the City's SRRE. The County of
Orange will be the lead agency on regional composting
facilities, Disposal Facility Capacity and Disposition of
Special Wastes, as the lead agency they will be
responsible to prepare environmental documentation to
address impacts and mitigation measures for future
facilities.
4. Plant Life a,b,c,d - The SRRE does not identify specific sites
for physical improvements, therefore changes in the diversity
of species nor deterioration of vegetation will occur with the
adoption of the SRRE. No reduction of the numbers of any
unique or rare or endangered species of plants will occur with
the adoption of the SRRE. The nature and extent of mitigation
measures regarding affect on plant life for specific programs
and/or facilities identified in the SRRE will be subject to
future environmental review and analysis.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
5. Animal Life a,b,c,d - The SRRE does not identify specific
sites for physical improvements, therefore changes in the
diversity of species nor deterioration of wildlife habitat
will occur with the adoption of the SRRE. No reduction of the
numbers of any unique or rare or endangered species of animals
will occur with the adoption of the SRRE. The nature and
extent of mitigation measures regarding affect on animal life
for specific programs and/or facilities identified in the SRRE
will be subject to future environmental review and analysis.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
6. Noise a,b - The SRRE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements, therefore, no direct noise impacts or
increases in existing noise levels in excess of City standards
will result from adoption of the SRRE "project".
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
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Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: If the
implementation of the City's Source Reduction, Recycling or
Education Program result in noise impacts, the City of Tustin
shall undertake subsequent environmental review and analysis
of future improvements or programs.
7. Light & Glare - The SRRE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements, therefore no direct light and glare
exposure impacts .will result from adoption of the SRRE
"project".
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: If the
implementation of the City's Source Reduction, Recycling or
Education Program result in light and glare impacts, the City
of Tustin shall undertake subsequent environmental review and
analysis of future improvements or programs. The SRRE does
not identify specific sites for physical improvements.
8. Land Use - Adoption of the SRRE by the City of Tustin will not
result in conflicts in either zoning, land use designations,
or adopted goals/policies. SRRE responds to the State -
mandated AB 939 legislation.
Adoption of the City of Tustin's SRRE will not result in local
conflicts with adjacent, existing, or planned land uses.
Regional programs and/or projects developed by the County
which implement the County's policy document (e.g., site
selection for composting, incineration of infectious waste,
etc.) may result in such land use conflicts.
Sources: City -of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: The County of Orange
will be the lead agency on regional composting facilities,
Disposal Facility Capacity and Disposition of Special Wastes,
as the lead agency they will be responsible .to prepare
environmental documentation to address impacts and mitigation
measures for future facilities.
9. Natural Resources a,b - The SRRE does not identify specific
sites for physical improvements, therefore, the proposed SRRE
"project" will not result in the use or depletion of natural
resources. The nature and extent of any physical improvements
needed to implement the County's regional Composting Disposal
facility or Special Waste program affecting natural resources
in the City of Tustin will be subject to future environmental
review and analysis.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
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Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: The County of Orange
will be the lead agency on regional composting facilities,
Disposal Facility Capacity and Disposition of Special Wastes,
as the lead agency they will be responsible to prepare
environmental documentation to address impacts and mitigation
measures for future facilities.
The SRRE does not identify physical improvements for
implementing the City's Source Reduction, Recycling or
Education Programs.
10. Risk of Upset a,b - The SRRE does not identify any needed
physical improvements for implementing the City's Source
Reduction, Recycling or Education prograas. Adoption of the
SRRE will not result in any risk of explosion or release of
hazardous substances in the event of an accident or upset
condition. Special Wastes in Orange County are managed at a
county or regional level, the special waste component which is
the responsibility of the County does address asbestos and the
goal identified to reduce the toxicity of asbestos that is
disposed at landfills. Because the SRRE does not identify
specific sites for physical improvements, adoption of the
City's SRRE will not interfere with an emergency response plan
or evacuation plan in the City.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: The City of Tustin
will support all Orange County special waste goals and
objectives that seek to reduce the hazard potential of ash,
sewage and industrial sludge, asbestos, autobodies, shedder
waste, tires and infectious waste. The County of Orange will
be the lead agency on regional composting facilities, Disposal
Facility Capacity and Disposition of Special Wastes, as the
lead agency they will be responsible to prepare environmental
documentation to address impacts and mitigation measures for
future facilities.
11. Population - The SRRE has been prepared to address AB 939 and
related legislation which require that solid waste shall be
reduced by 25 percent by 1995 and by 50 percent by 2000.
Adoption of the SRRE and implementation of specific programs
are intended to meet the goals and objectives of AB 939 and
since the SRRE does not identify specific sites for physical
improvements it will not directly be responsible for inducing
either population or housing growth beyond the projected
levels identified by the City's Land Use Element or those
projected by County or regional agencies.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
-- Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
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12. Housing - The SRRE has been prepared to address AB 939 and
related legislation which require that solid waste shall be
reduced by 25 percent by 1995 and by 50 percent by 2000.
Adoption of the SRRE and implementation of specific programs
are intended to meet the goals and objectives of AB 939 and
since the SRRE does not identify specific sites for physical
improvements it will not directly be responsible for inducing
either population or housing growth beyond the projected
levels identified by the City's Land Use Element or those
projected by County or regional agencies.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
13. Transportation/Circulation a,,b,c,d,e,f -
The SRRE does not identify specific sites for physical
improvements.
a. No additional vehicular traffic will be generated beyond
that identified in the regional analysis. There will in
fact be a positive impact in that the City will utilize
a MRF that is located closer than the County's landfills.
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C.
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e.
Existing parking facilities will not be affected if the
SRRE is adopted. Further, it will not necessitate or
create a demand for new/additional parking.
No impacts to the existing and/or planned transportation
facilities are anticipated.
Neither present patterns of circulation nor the movement
of people and/or goods will be affected if the SRRE is
adopted.
No waterborne, rail, or air traffic will be affected by
adoption of the SRRE.
f. Hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians will
not occur if the SRRE is adopted.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
City of Tustin Public Works Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: The City of Tustin
shall undertake subsequent environmental review and analysis
for all future discretionary projects which are intended to
implement the City's Source Reduction, Recycling & Education
programs. The County of Orange will be the lead agency on
regional composting facilities, Disposal Facility Capacity and
Disposition of Special Wastes, as the lead agency they will be
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responsible to prepare environmental documentation to address
impacts and mitigation measures for future facilities.
14. Public Services a,b,c,d,e,f
The SRRE does not identify specific sites for physical
improvements.
a. No new fire protection facilities will be required as a
result of the SRRE adoption.
b. No new police protection facilities will be'required as
a result of the SRRE adoption.
C. No new school facilities will be required as a result of
the SRRE adoption.
d. No new parks and recreation facilities will be required
as a result of the SRRE adoption.
e. Current levels of maintenance of public facilities/roads
will not be altered as a result of the SRRE adoption.
f. Other governmental services will not be expanded or
altered as a result of the SRRE adoption.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
City of Tustin Public Works Department
City of Tustin Police Department\
Orange County Fire Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
15. Energy a,b - Adoption of the SRRE will not result in the use
of abnormally high amounts of fuel or energy.
Implementation of the proposed project will not increase the
demands upon existing sources of energy, or require the
development of new sources of energy. The potential exists to
increase future regional supplies of energy resources through
new technologies. Implementation of such programs are
considered beneficial and would provide a useful source of
energy to offset current and projected demands.
Source: City of Tustin Public Works Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required.
16. Utilities a,b,c,d,e,f
The SRRE does not identify needed physical improvements.
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a. The SRRE will not create the demand for additional power
(i.e., electricity) or natural gas.
b. The SRRE will not create the demand for additional
communications systems.
c. No new demands for domestic water will be created if the
SRRE is adopted.
d. No new demands for sewer facilities or septic tanks will
be created if the SRRE is adopted.
e. Adoption of the SRRE will not necessitate new storm water
drainage improvements.
f. As previously indicated, the SRRE has been prepared in
response to AB 939. The SRRE is comprised of several
components (refer to the Project Description) which are
intended to achieve significant reductions in the amount
of solid waste/refuse generated within the City of
Tustin. Specifically, the City has identified goals and
objectives which are aimed at reducing the amount of
solid waste by 25 percent by 1995 and by 50 percent by
2000.
Sources: Pacific Bell
--- Irvine Ranch Water District
Southern California Gas Company
City of Tustin Public Works Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
17. Hunan Health a,b - Specific sites and/or facilities have not
been identified by the SRRE. Determination of any potential
exposure of persons to hazardous substances which may exist on
future sites will be determined during the environmental
review process conducted at such time as specific
implementation projects are proposed.
In accordance with AB 939, adoption of the County of Orange
project and implementation of the County SRRE through its
regional components (Composting, Disposal Facility Capacity
and Special Waste) may result in the disposal of hazardous
materials. In fact, it is the specific purpose of the SRRE to
address the disposal of hazardous and toxic substances to
ensure that these materials are eliminated from the
environment. The City of Tustin will support all County
programs directed all controlling and eliminating hazardous
substances from the waste stream.
Source: County of Orange Integrated Waste Management
Department
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Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: County of Orange
Integrated Waste Management Department (IWMD)
The following mitigation measures are identified in the County
of Orange SRRE:
Upon adoption of the County of Orange SRRE, IWMD shall
expand its current landfill load check program to ensure
that all infectious waste loads, including small quantity
amount, have been properly treated to render the
infectious waste a waste.
Throughout 1991, IWMD shall develop and implement an
education program aimed at the public, as well as private
industry, which addresses the health hazards of
improperly disposing of infectious waste. This program
shall identify proper infectious waste management
methods.
IWMD shall continue to enforce current acceptable methods
of asbestos management and "treatment" which consists of
wetting, bagging or otherwise containing, and landfilling
according to specific landfill operation practices.
Continuation of the current load check program at
existing landfills operated by IWMD to prevent the
illegal disposal of hazardous material in solid waste
facilities. Landfill refuse inspectors shall perform
spot checks of vehicles hauling solid waste to the
landfill and inspect the loads for the presence of
hazardous materials. Beginning in early to mid-1991, the
hauler of loads discovered to contain more than five
gallons to 50.pounds of hazardous waste will be required
to manifest the hazardous waste and have it removed by a
licensed hazardous waste disposal firm.
The County of Orange will be the lead agency on regional
composting facilities, Disposal Facility Capacity and
Disposition of Special Wastes, as the lead agency they
will be responsible to prepare environmental
documentation to address impacts and mitigation measures
for future facilities.
18. Solid Waste - As previously indicated, the City of Tustin's
SRRE has been prepared in response to AB 939. The SRRE is
comprised of Source Reduction and Education components which
are intended to achieve significant reductions in the amount
of solid waste/refuse generated within the City of Tustin.
The Recycling Component will achieve waste diversion by
reducing the amount of solid waste requiring ..disposal in
landfills and by targeting waste materials for recovery
through the use of a MRF. Specifically, the City of Tustin
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has identified goals and objectives which are aimed at
reducing the amount of solid waste by 25 percent by 1995 and
by 50 percent by 2000.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required.
19. Aesthetics - The SRRE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. No impacts to the aesthetic
environment are anticipated to result from the implementation
of the City's Source Reduction, Recycling or Education
programs. Selection of specific sites for regional
(countywide) facilities will necessitate the County to prepare
subsequent environmental documentation to fully analyze the
potential impacts and identify appropriate mitigation measures
prior to adoption of the site(s).
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: The County of Orange
will be the lead agency on regional composting facilities,
Disposal Facility Capacity and Disposition of Special Wastes,
as the lead agency they will be responsible to prepare
environmental documentation to address impacts and mitigation
measures for future facilities.
20. Recreation - Existing recreational facilities and/or
opportunities will not be affected as a result of the SRRE
adoption.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
City of Tustin Community Services Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required.
21. Cultural Resources a,b,c,d - The SRRE does not identify
specific sites for physical improvements. No significant
archaeological, historical, ethnic cultural values or existing
religious uses will be adversely impacted by the City of
Tustin's SRRE adoption. Impacts to any cultural resources
resulting from selection of specific sites for the regional
(countywide) facilities will be subject to future
environmental review and analysis for impacts on cultural
resources by the County.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required
22. Mandatory Findings of Significance a,b,c,d - The SRRE is
specifically intended to improve the quality of the
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environment through the implementation of programs designed to
reduce refuse and other solid waste.
Adoption of the SRRE and implementation of the individual
components of that policy guide will achieve short-term as
well as long-term goals without significantly impacting the
environment.
Cumulative impacts associated with the SRRE are not
significant. As presented in the environmental analysis, the
goals and objectives identified in that document are
specifically intended to significantly reduce existing
quantities of solid waste currently being generated in the
County. The reduction in refuse generation will have a
positive effect on the environment and further reduce
cumulative impacts associated with the SRRE, which are not
significant.
No significant adverse effects are anticipated to occur to
human beings, either directly or indirectly if the SRRE is
adopted.
The County of Orange will be the lead agency on regional
composting facilities, Disposal Facility Capacity and
Disposition of Special Wastes, as the lead agency they will be
responsible to prepare environmental documentation to address
- impacts and mitigation measures for future facilities.
Source: As previously noted in Discussion of Environmental
Evaluation
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required.
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CALIFORNIA DEPAR'IME?NT OF FISH AND GAh1E.
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
De 'Impact Finding
Project Title/Location (include county):
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT, CITY OF TUSTIN, COUNTY OF ORANGE
Project Description:
ADOPTION OF CITYWIDE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary):
The Initial Study has determined that the project involves no potential
for any adverse effect either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife
resources and therefore makes a DeMinimis Impact Finding related to AB 3158,
Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990
Certification:
I hereby certify that The City of Tustin has made the above finding and that the project
will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in
Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code.
Community Development Director
City of Tustin
Date:
Section 711.4, Fish and Game Code
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-155
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR THE FINAL
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT (HHWE)
INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby
resolve as follows:
I. The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A. The request to approve the City's Final Draft
Household Hazardous Waste Element is
considered a "project" pursuant to the terms
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
B. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for
this project and has been available for public
review.
C. Whereby, the City Council of the City of
Tustin has considered evidence presented by
the Department of Community Development and
other interested parties with respect to the
subject Negative Declaration.
D. The City Council has evaluated the proposed
final Negative Declaration and determined it
to be adequate and certifies the final
Negative Declaration.
II. A Final Negative Declaration has been completed in
compliance with CEQA and State guidelines. The
City Council has received and considered the
information contained in the Negative Declaration
and have found that it adequately discussed the
environmental effects of the proposed project. On
the basis of the initial study, the City Council
has found that the project involves no potential
for any adverse effect, either individually or
cumulatively, on wildlife resources and therefore
makes a De Minimis Impact Finding related to AB
3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990.
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Resolution No. 91-155
Page 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Tustin at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of
December, 1991.
Charles E. Puckett, Mayor
Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 91-155
MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk and ex -of f icio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby
certify that the whole number of the members of the City
Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and
foregoing Resolution No. 91-155 was duly and regularly
introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 2nd day of December, 1991,
by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
� CITY OF TUSTIN
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN, CA. 92680
Project Title: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT File No.
Project Location: Citywide
Project Description: Adoption of Citywide Household Hazardous Waste Element
Project Proponent: City of Tustin
Contact Person: Rita Westfield Telephone: 544-8890 Ext.
The Community Development Department has conducted an initial study for the
above project in accordance with the City of Tustin's procedures regarding
implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, and on the basis of
that study hereby find:
x That there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment.
aThat potential significant affects were identified, but revisions have
been included in the project plans and agreed to by the applicant that
would avoid or mitigate the affects to a point where clearly no
significant effects would occur. Said revisions are attached to and
hereby made a part of this Negative Declaration.
Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not required.
The initial study wh.i ch provides the basis for this determination is on
file at the Community Development Department, City of Tustin. The public
is invited to comment on the appropriateness of this Negative Declaration
during the review period, which begins with the public notice of a
Negative Declaration and extends for seven calendar days. Upon review by
the Community Development Director., this review period may be extended if
deemed necessary.
REVIEW PERIOD ENDS 4:30 p.m. on December 1, 1992
DATED : AD 2*%I W 16,1A or.,//
Community D e e opment Uirector
CITY OF TUSTIN
Community Development Department
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY FORM
I. Background
1. Name of Proponent City of Tustin
II.
2.. Address and Phone Number of Proponent
15222 Del Amo Avenue, Tusitn, CA 92680 (714) 544-8890
3. Date of Checklist Submitted October 25, 1991
4. Agency Requiring Checklist City of Tustin
5. Name of Proposal if applicable Adoption of Citywide Household
Hazardous Vaste Element (HHW)
Environmental Impacts
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on
attached sheets.)
Yes
Maybe No
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
x
b.
Disruptions, displacements, compaction
or overcovering of the soil?
C.
Change in topography or ground surface
relief features?
X
d.
The destruction, covering or
modification of -any unique geologic
or physical features?
X
e.
Any increase in wind or water erosion
of soils, either on or off the site?
X
f.
Changes in deposition or erosion of
beach sands, or changes in siltation,
deposition or erosion which may modify
the channel of a river or stream or the
bed of the ocean or any ban, inlet or
lake?
X
Yes Maybe No
g. Exposure of people or property to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
landslides, mudslides, ground failure,
or similar hazards?
.X_
2. Air.
Will the proposal result in:
a.
Substantial air emission or
deterioration of ambient air quality?
X_
b.
The creation of objectionable odors?
X
C.
Alteration of air movement, moisture,
or temperatures, or any change in
climate, either locally or regionally?
X-
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Changes in currents, or the course
of direction of water movements,
in either marine or fresh water?
X
b.
Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate and
amount of surface runoff?
X
C.
Alterations to the course or flow
of flood waters?
X
d.
Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body?
X
e.
Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface water
quality, including but not limited
to temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity?
X
f.
Alteration of the direction or rate
of flow of ground waters?
X
g.
Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct additions
or withdrawals, or through interception
of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?
X
h.
Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public
water supplies?
X
Yes Maybe No
i. Exposure of people or property to
hazards such as flooding
water related
X
or tidal waves?
4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:.
a. Change in the diversity of species, or
of plants (including
number of any species
trees, shrubs, grass, crops, andaquatic,
x
plants) ?
b. Reduction of the numbersofany unique,
x
rare or endangered specs plan
C. Introduction of new species of plants
into an area, or in a barrier -to the
normal replenishment of existing
X
species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any
X
agricultural crop?
5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
- a. Change in the diversity of species, or
of animals (birds,
numbers of any species
land animals including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)?
X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
X
rare or endangered species of animals?
C. Introduction of new species of animals
into an area, or result in a barrier to
or movement of animals?
X
the migration
d. Deterioration to existing fish or
X
wildlife habitat?
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
-=
b. Exposure of people to severe noise*
X
• levels? —"
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce
X
new light or glare? —
8.
a
10.
11.
12.
13.
Yes Maybe No
Land Use. Will the proposal result in
a substantial alteration of the present
or planned land use of an area?
Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources?
X
b. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource?
X_
Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the release
of hazardous substances (including, but
not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals
or radiation) in the event of an accident
or upset conditions?
b. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or an
emergency evacuation plan?
X
Population. Will the proposal alter
the location, distri.bution,.density, or
growth rate of the human population of
an area?
X
Housing. Will the proposal affect
existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing?
x
Transportation/Circulation. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
X
b. Effects on existing parking facilities,
or demand for new parking?
X
c. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
X
d. Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods?
X
14.
15.
16.
Yes Maybe No
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or
air traffic?
X
f.
Increase in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
X
Public
Services. Will the proposal have
an
effect upon, or result in a need for new
or
altered governmental services in any of
the
following areas:
a.
Fire protection?
.X
b.
Police protection?
X
C.
Schools?
X
d.
Parks or other recreational facilities?
X
e.
Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?
X
f.
Other governmental services?
X
Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Use of substantial amounts of fuel or
energy?
X
b.
Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy, or require
the development of new sources of
energy?
.X
Utilities. Will the proposal result in a
need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilities:
a.
Power or natural gas?
X
b.
communications systems?
.X
C.
Water?
X
d.
Sewer or septic tanks?
X
e.
Storm water drainage? -
X
f.
Solid waste and disposal?
X
Yes Maybe No
17. Human Health. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)? X
b. Exposure of pgople to potential
health hazards? X
18. solid Waste. Will the proposal create
additional solid waste requiring disposal
by the City? X
19. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in
the obstruction of any scenic vista or view
open to the public, or will the proposal
result in the creation of an aesthetically •
offensive site open to public view? X_
20. Recreation.' Will the proposal result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities? _X-
21. Cultural Resources
a. Will the proposal result in the
alteration of or the destruction of
a prehistoric or historic archaeological
site? �-
b. Will the proposal result in adverse
physical or aesthetic effects to a
prehistoric or historic building,
structure, or object? X_
C. Does the proposal have the potential
to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural
values? X
d. Will the proposal restrict existing
religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? .X_
Yes Maybe No
22. Mandatory Findings of significance.
a. Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment
substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant or animal community, reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory? x
b. Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-
term impact on the environment is one
which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive
period of -time while long-term impacts will
endure well into the future). X
C. Does the project have impacts which are
- 'individually limited, but cumulatively con-
siderable? (A project may impact on two
or more separate resources where the impact
on each resource is relatively small, but
where the effect of the total of those
impacts on the environment is significant.)
d. Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or
indirectly? X
III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation
IV. Determination
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a
significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. _ X
I find that although the proposed project could have
a significant effect on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measure described on an attached sheet have
been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL
BE PREPARED
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
is required.
Date Sig ature
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
The City of Tustin is proposing a Household Hazardous Waste Element
(HHWE) in accordance with the requirements set forth by Assembly
Bill (AB) 2707. As signed into law in the Fall of 1990, AB 2707
removed the Household Hazardous Waste Component from the Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) required under Assembly Bill
939. AB 2707 established requirements for a Household Hazardous
Waste Element (HHWE). The draft regulations for the HHWE were
released for comment in April 1991 and subject to a public hearing
on August 6, 1991. Final regulations are anticipated to be adopted
by the California Integrated Waste Management Board in late
October, 1991. The HHWE prepared by the City of Tustin reflects
the most current component requirements under AB 939.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Household Hazardous Waste comprises less than one percent of the
solid waste stream in Orange County. Typical Household Hazardous
Waste (HHW) includes paints, motor oil, car batteries, caustic or
acidic household products, pesticides, flammable polishes and
cleaners and aerosols.
Although data is not currently available on the actual amount of
HHW generated in each city in Orange County on an annual basis.
The waste generation study conducted- by the County for both the
SRRE and the HHWE identified a small quantity of HHWE in the
residential waste stream. The waste disposal study conducted by
the County of Orange indicated that .623 percent of residential
waste of 226 tons/year were disposed. The City's HHWE utilizes a
per household estimate (approximately 7.5 pounds per household per
year) based on a 1986 study of HHW disposal in Marin County
conducted by the University of Arizona to determine generation
rates for 1990. Using these estimates and 1990 census data on the
number of occupied housing units in the City of Tustin (18,332 in
1990), the City generated approximately 68.7 tons of HHW in 1990.
SELECTED PROGRAMS
The HHW Element recommends household hazardous waste (HHW)
management objectives for the City of Tustin and recognizes that
the County of Orange has taken the lead in the management of HHW
throughout the County. The County of Orange has selected permanent
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facilities as the most
appropriate method for managing these wastes. Under this program,
the County of Orange, through the Fire Department's Hazardous
Materials Program and the Integrated Waste Management.Department,
would be responsible for operating four to six semi-permanent
collection facilities permanently located throughout the County.
Presently, three such facilities are operating in the County.
Household hazardous waste would be collected from residents,
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segregated by waste.type and packaged for recycling, treatment or
disposal at a licensed hazardous waste landfill. Material may be
kept on site for a maximum of 90 days. The County's program also
includes monitoring, recycling and public education activities.
The HHWE identifies that the City of Tustin supports the County's
choice for a HHW program and will monitor participation of City
households. In addition, the HHWE identifies that the City will
also do the following:
° Use public education and information program to influence
consumer behavior.
° Use questionnaires to monitor participation 'of City residents
in the Orange County HHW programs.
° Encourage State and Federal legislation that would decrease
toxicity in household products.
° Provide public information and news releases regarding HHW
collection facilities/programs.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT (HHWE)
1. Earth (A -D) - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. The adoption of the HHWE "project"
would not result in any significant disruption, displacement,
compaction, geologic hazards or overcrowding of the soil. The
project would not result. in any changes to geologic
substructure, topographic features or increase water or soil
erosion. Adoption of the document will not result in changes
occurring to the topography or ground surface relief features.
Because no site development is involved in the proposed
project, no destruction, covering, or modification of any
unique geologic or physical features will occur. No changes
will occur which result in the deposition or erosion of beach
sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which
may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any, inlet or lake.
Sources: City of Tustin Building Division
Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
2. AIR a,c - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
-- physical improvements. The adoption of the HHWE "project"
would not result in any degradation of� existing air quality or
increase in air emissions beyond projections by the South
Coast Air Quality Management District. No individuals will be
exposed to locally elevated levels of air pollution if the
proposed project is adopted. Air movements will not be
altered; further, changes in moisture, temperature and climate
(locally) will not occur if the HHWE is adopted as proposed.
The Orange County Integrated Waste Management Department shall
be responsible for undertaking subsequent environmental review
and analysis for all future discretionary projects needed to
implement the HHWE.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
3. Water (A -G) - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. The adoption of the HHWE "project"
would not result in any change to water movement, flood
waters, discharge into surface waters, direction or rate of
flow of groundwater, quantity of ground water, reduction of
water for public water supplies or exposure to flooding. The
County of Orange will be the responsible agency for regional
household hazardous waste facilities and disposition of
special wastes, as the responsible agency they will be
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responsible to prepare environmental documentation to address
impacts and mitigation measures for future facilities.
Source: City of Tustin Public Works Department
City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
4. Plant Life (A -D) - The HHWE does not identify specific sites
for physical improvements, therefore changes in the diversity
of species nor deterioration of vegetation will occur with the
adoption of the City's HHWE. No reduction of the numbers of
any unique or rare or endangered species of plants will occur
with the adoption of the HHWE.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
5. Animal Life a,b,c,d - The HHWE does not identify specific
sites for physical improvements, therefore changes in the
diversity of species nor deterioration of wildlife habitat
will occur with the adoption of the HHWE. No reduction of the
numbers of any unique or rare or endangered species of animals
will occur with the adoption of the HHWE. The County of
Orange will be the responsible agency for implementing
regional household hazardous waste facilities. The nature and
extent of mitigation measures regarding affect on animal life
for specific programs and/or facilities will be the
responsibility of the County of Orange.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
6. Noise a,b - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements, therefore, no direct noise impacts or
increases in existing noise levels in excess of City standards
will result from adoption of the HHWE "project".
The County of Orange will be the responsible agency for
regional household hazardous waste facilities, as the lead
agency they will be responsible to prepare environmental
documentation to address potential noise impacts for future
facilities.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
7. Light & Glare - The HHWE does not identify specific :sites for
physical improvements, therefore no direct light and glare
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exposure impacts will result from adoption of the HHWE
"project".
The County of Orange will be the responsible agency for
regional household hazardous waste facilities, as the lead
agency they will be responsible to prepare environmental
documentation to address potential light and glare impacts for
future facilities.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
8. Land Use - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. Adoption of the HHWE by the City of
Tustin will not result in conflicts in either zoning, land use
designations, or adopted goals/policies. HHWE responds to the
State -mandated legislation.
Adoption of the City of Tustin's HHWE will not result in local
conflicts with adjacent, existing, or planned land uses.
Regional household hazardous waste programs and/or projects
developed by the County which implement the County plan may
result in such land use conflicts.
The County of Orange will be the lead agency on regional
household hazardous waste facilities, as the lead agency they
will be responsible to prepare environmental documentation to
address land use impacts and mitigation measures for future
facilities.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
9. Natural Resources a,b - The HHWE does not identify specific
sites for physical improvements, therefore, the proposed HHWE
"project" will not result in the use or depletion of natural
resources. The nature and extent of any physical improvements
needed to implement the County's household hazardous waste
facility or program affecting natural resources will be
subject to future environmental review and analysis by the
County as the responsible agency.
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
10. Risk of Upset a,b - The HHWE does not identify specific sites
for physical improvements. Adoption of the HHWE will not
result in any risk of explosion or, release o.f hazardous
substances in the event of an accident or upset condition.
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Additionally, the City's HHWE will not interfere with any
emergency response or evacuation plan in the City. Household
Hazardous wastes in Orange County will be managed at a county
or regional level. The County will be the responsible agency
for preparing environmental documentation to address risk of
upset.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
11. Population - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. The HHWE has been prepared to address
AB 2707 and related legislation which require cities and
counties to address household hazardous waste during short
term and medium term planning periods. Adoption of the HHWE
and implementation of specific programs are intended to meet
the goals and objectives of AB 2707 and since the HHWE does
not identify specific sites for physical improvements it will
not directly be responsible for inducing population growth
beyond the projected levels identified by the City's Land Use
Element or those projected by County or regional agencies.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
12. Housing - The HHWE has been prepared to address AB 2707 and
related legislation which require cities and counties to
address household hazardous waste during the short term and
medium term planning periods. Adoption of the HHWE and
implementation of specific programs are intended to meet the
goals and objectives of AB 2707 and since the HHWE does not
identify specific sites for physical improvements it will not
directly be responsible for inducing housing growth beyond the
projected levels identified by the City's Land Use Element or
those projected by County or regional agencies.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
13. Transportation/Circulation a,b,c,d,e,f
The HHWE does not identify specific sites for physical
improvements.
The County of Orange will be the lead agency on regional
household hazardous waste facilities, and Disposition of
Special Wastes, as the lead agency they will be responsible to
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prepare environmental documentation to address impacts and
mitigation measures for future facilities.
a. No additional vehicular traffic will be generated beyond
that identified in the regional analysis.
b. Existing parking facilities will not be affected if the
HHWE is adopted. Further, it will not necessitate or
create a demand for new/additional parking.
C. No impacts to the existing and/or planned transportation
facilities are anticipated.
d. Neither present patterns of circulation nor the movement
of people and/or goods will be affected if the HHWE is
adopted.
e. No waterborne, rail, or air traffic will be affected by
adoption of the HHWE. .
f. Hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians will
not occur if the HHWE is adopted.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
City of Tustin Public Works Department
-- Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
14. Public Services a,b,c,d,e,f
The HHWE does not identify specific sites for physical
improvements.
The County of Orange will be the lead agency on regional
household hazardous waste facilities, and Disposition of
Special Wastes, as the lead agency they will be responsible to
prepare environmental documentation to address impacts and
mitigation measures for future facilities.
a. No new fire protection facilities will be required as a
result of the HHWE adoption.
b. No new police protection facilities will be required as
a result of the HHWE adoption.
C. No new school facilities will be required as a result of
the HHWE adoption.
d. No new parks and recreation facilities will be required
as a result of the HHWE adoption.
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e. Current levels of maintenance of public facilities/roads
will not be altered as a result of the HHWE adoption.
f. Other governmental services will not be expanded or
altered as a result of the HHWE adoption.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
City of Tustin Public Works Department
City of Tustin Police Department\
Orange County Fire Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
15. Energy a,b - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. Adoption of the HHWE will not result
in -the use of abnormally high amounts of fuel or energy.
•Implementation of the proposed project will not increase the
demands upon existing sources of energy, or require the
development of new sources of energy. The County of Orange
will be the lead agency on regional household hazardous waste
facilities, and Disposition of Special Wastes, as the lead
agency they will be responsible to prepare environmental
documentation to address impacts and mitigation measures for
future facilities.
Source: City of Tustin Public Works Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required.
16. Utilities a,b,c,d,e,f
The HHWE does not identify specific sites or needed physical
improvements.
The County of Orange will be the lead agency on regional
household hazardous waste facilities, and Disposition of
Special Wastes, as the lead agency they will be responsible to
prepare environmental documentation to address impacts and
mitigation measures for future facilities.
a. The HHWE will not create the demand for additional power
(i.e., electricity) or natural gas.
b. The. HHWE will not create the demand for additional
communications systems.
C. No new demands for domestic water will be created if the
HHWE is adopted.
d. No new demands for sewer facilities or septic tanks will
be created if the HHWE is adopted.
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e. Adoption of the HHWE will not necessitate new storm water
drainage improvements.
f. As previously indicated, the HHWE has been prepared in
response to AB 2707. The HHWE is comprised of several
components (refer to the Project Description) which are
intended to achieve reductions in the amount of household
hazardous waste generated within the City of Tustin by
supporting county programs through public education and
information and legislative support.
Sources: Pacific Bell
Irvine Ranch Water District
Southern California Gas Company
City of Tustin Public Works Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required.
17. Human Health a,b - Specific sites and/or facilities have not
been identified by the HHWE. Determination of any potential
exposure of persons to�hazardous substances which may be the
result of implementing the County plan will be determined by
the County of Orange as the lead agency during the
environmental review process conducted at such time as
specific implementation projects are proposed.
It is the specific purpose of the HHWE to address the disposal
of hazardous and toxic substances. The City of Tustin will
support all County programs directed all controlling and
eliminating hazardous substances from the waste stream.
Source: County of Orange Integrated Waste Management
Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
18. Solid Waste - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. The City of Tustin's HHWE has been
prepared in response to AB 2707. The County of Orange will be
the lead agency on regional household hazardous waste
facilities and will be responsible to prepare environmental
documentation to address solid waste impacts for future
facilities will support County programs through public
information and education and legislative support.
Source: City of Tustin Public Works Department
City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
19. Aesthetics - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. No impacts to the aesthetic
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environment are anticipated to result from the adoption
of the HHWE. Selection of specific sites for regional
(countywide) facilities will necessitate the County to
prepare subsequent environmental documentation to fully
analyze the potential impacts and identify appropriate
mitigation measures prior to adoption of the site(s).
Sources: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None Required
20. Recreation - The HHWE does not identify specific sites for
physical improvements. Existing recreational facilities
and/or opportunities will not be affected as a result of the
HHWE adoption.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
City of Tustin Community Services Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required.
21. Cultural Resources a,b,c,d - The HHWE does not identify
specific sites for physical improvements. No significant
archaeological, historical, ethnic cultural values or existing
religious uses will be adversely impacted by the City of
Tustin's HHWE adoption. Impacts to any cultural resources
resulting from selection of specific sites for the regional
(countywide) facilities will be subject to future
environmental review and analysis for impacts on cultural
resources by the County.
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Department
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required
22. Mandatory Findings of Significance a,b,c,d - The HHWE is
specifically intended to improve the quality of the
environment through the implementation of programs designed to
reduce refuse and other solid waste.
Adoption of the HHWE and implementation of the individual
components of that policy guide will achieve short-term as
well as long-term goals without significantly impacting the
environment.
Cumulative impacts associated with the HHWE are not
significant. As presented in the environmental analysis, the
goals and objectives identified in that document are
specifically intended to reduce or properly dispose of
household hazardous waste generated in the County.
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No significant adverse effects are anticipated to occur to
human beings, either directly or indirectly if the HHWE is
adopted.
The County of Orange will be the lead agency on regional
household hazardous waste facilities, as the lead agency they
will be responsible to prepare environmental documentation to
address impacts and mitigation measures for future facilities.
Source: As previously noted in Discussion of Environmental
Evaluation
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: None required.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF F6EI AND GAME
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
De ' 'is Impact Finding
Project Title/IAocation (include county):
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE.7.ELEMENT, CITY OF TUSTIN, COUNTY OF ORANGE
Project Description:
ADOPTION OF CITYWIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary):
The Initial Study has determined that the project involves no potential
for any adverse effect either individually or cumulatively, Qn wildlife
resources and therefore makes a DeMinimis Impact Finding related to AB 3158,
Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990.
Certification:
I hereby certify that The City of Tustin has made the above finding and that the project
will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in
Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code.
Community Development Director
City of Tustin
Date:
Section 711.4, Fish and Game Code
DFG:12/90