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RESOLUTION NUMBER :11,8/
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA. SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 2948
(TANNER)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HEREBY RESOLVES:
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS.
WHEREAS.
WHEREAS,
the presence of hazardous substances and hazardous
wastes in the community creates a potential threat to
public health and safety; and
there are cost-effective practices and technol09ieS now
readily available by which to significantly reduce the
amount and toxicity of hazardous materials initially
used as well as imposed on society's waste management
capabilities; and
waste/source reduction benefits chemical users by
reducing waste disposal fees and 10n9-term liability, as
well as the costs of chemical feedstock materials; and
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there is a trend in federal law away from
dispOSin9 of hazardous wastes in landfills, creating a
serious need for alternatives; and
with the passage of AB 2948. all cities and counties
will be authorized to adopt plans for the management and
ultimate disposal of all hazardous wastes generated
within their boundaries.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that it is the policy of the City of
Seal Beach to encourage and promote practices and technologies that
will, in order of priority:
First, reduce the use of hazardous substances and the
generation of hazardous wastes at their source;
Second, recover and recycle the remaining waste for reuse;
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Third. treat those wastes not amenable to source reduction or
recycling so that the environment and community health are not
harmed by their ultimate release or disposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach shall participate
with the County of Orange in preparing a hazardous waste management
plan per the Tanner process as set forth in AB 2948;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
all cities within the County of Orange requestin9 their support and
participation in the Tanner process.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE City ~OCil of th~l y of Seal
Beach, at a meetin9 thereof held on the !(!C day of _!!.:L .
1987, by the following v te:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ATTEST:
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Resolution Number 3681
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach,
California, do hereby certify that the for~oing resolution
is an original copy of Resolution Number ;(h~/ on file in
the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved and adopted by
the City Council of th~ity of Seal Bea~at a regular meeting
thereof held on the day of ' 4lAJJ~ , 1987.
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