HDC - Resolution 2002-09RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE
PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has the responsibility for ensuring the provision of
environmentally sound solid waste management programs for its residents
and businesses; and
WHEREAS, environmentally sound solid waste management practices include programs
both to divert waste from disposal as well as adequate disposal capacity for
wastes not diverted; and
WHEREAS, the Puente Hills Landfill provides cost - effective, environmentally sound
waste diversion and disposal capacity; and
WHEREAS, continued operation of the Puente Hills Landfill will provide continued
finding for open space preservation and numerous mitigation measures to
balance the public service need with environmental considerations; and
WHEREAS, continued operation of the Puente Hills Landfill will provide funding to
transition to a waste -by -rail system to provide long -term disposal needs for
the future.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City of Rosemead hereby
supports the proposed continued operation of the Puente Hills Landfill for its remaining
identified capacity of 38 million tons at its currently permitted weekly and daily disposal
limits.
PASSED, APPRO.VEITAND ADOPTED THIS 12` DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2002
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK