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RESOLUTION NO. 95-32
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED M&M FEED COMPOST FACILITY
WHEREAS; composting of yard waste and other organic materials is an essential component
of the AB 939 waste diversion plans of Mendocino County; and
WHEREAS; the availability of high quality compost is an important benefit to Mendocino
County's agriculture; and
WHEREAS; commercial composting will create jobs and income for the local economy; and
WHEREAS; there is a critical need in Mendocino County for permanent composting facilities
that will operate in compliance with all local and state regulations; and
WHEREAS; M&M Feed is an experienced local compost maker; and
WHEREAS; M&M Feed has proposed a commercial composting facility at the Guntly Ranch
in Mendocino County, submitted detailed plans for this facility, and applied for the necessary permits;
and
WHEREAS; pursuant to Resolution 95-6, the Ukiah City Council commends the initiative
shown by M&M Feed in its proposal, supports the project in concept, and urges local, state and
federal regulatory and financial agencies to proceed with all possible speed in processing the necessary
permits and applications for this project; and
WHEREAS; Public Resources Code Section 50000 requires that any new solid waste facility
be approved by the county and the majority of cities, for the purpose of coordinated solid waste
planning; and
WHEREAS; composting facilities are defined by state law as solid waste facilities:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. City of Ukiah Resolution 95-6 is superseded by this resolution.
2. The Ukiah City Council has examined the site identification and description of the M&M
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Feed Composting Facility and gives its approval of the facility pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 50000 for the specific and limited purpose of issuance of a solid waste facility permit.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December , 1994 by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor SchneJ
NOES: None
Mayor Fred 5'~hneiter
ATTEST:
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