Title
Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Waste ReSources Management Plan 2023-2030
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee (LUEC) recommend moving to approve a Resolution adopting the Waste ReSources Management Plan 2023-2030.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution adopting the Waste ReSources Management Plan 2023-2030.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution adopting the Waste ReSources Management Plan 2023-2030.
Staff Contact:
Ron Jones, Senior Planner, Public Works Waste ReSources, 360.753.8509
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Item Only.
Background and Analysis:
On April 11, 2023, staff gave a presentation to the Olympia City Council on the Waste ReSources Management Plan 2023-2030 (Plan). Following the presentation, a public hearing was held and no comments were received.
The Plan will provide strategic direction for the Utility's solid waste collection, education, and outreach programs. It presents four goals along with subsequent strategies and actions toward reducing the total amount of waste produced, increased diversion through recycling and composting, maintaining safe, equitable, and efficient operations, and ensuring responsible and equitable financial management.
The Plan was reviewed on the following occasions:
* May 6, 2021 - Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) - (Plan Scoping)
* November 4, 2021 - UAC - (Draft Goals, Key Initiatives)
* February 2022 - Council of Neighborhood Associations (CNA) - (Draft Goals, Key Initiatives)
* May 5, 2022 - UAC - (Policy Recommendations)
* December 1, 2022 - UAC - (Draft Plan Presentation and Input)
* December 14, 2022 - Draft Plan posted to City website for public comment. Sent to CNA.
* February 2, 2023 - UAC - (Draft Plan Recommendation)
* February 3-24 - State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Process. Determination of non-significance. No comments or appeals.
* February 23, 2023 - LUEC - (Draft Plan Recommendation)
* April 11, ...
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