HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-186 N.C.S. 12/17/2018Resolution No. 2018-186 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE
JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE
BAY AREA BIOSOLIDS TO ENERGY COALITION
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma General Plan 2025 recognizes the importance of
operating and maintaining the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility (ECWRF) in compliance
with all state and federal requirements; and
WHEREAS, biosolids production is inherent in the process of wastewater treatment and
the treatment and disposal of biosolids is subject to federal rules; and
WHEREAS, the biosolids produced at ECWRF are currently reused as alternative daily
cover at a landfill; and
WHEREAS, in 2016 the state legislature enacted Senate Bill 1383 to reduce short term
climate pollutants and to reduce greenhouse gases produced from the decomposition of organic
wastes at landfills, including biosolids; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma General Plan 2025 recognizes the importance of
reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, nineteen Bay Area wastewater agencies have formed a Joint Powers
Authority, known as the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition, to investigate local sustainable
solutions to biosolids management; and
WHEREAS, the Biosolids Coalition is investigating biosolids reuse options that will
reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, participating in the Bay Area Biosolids Coalition will assist the City to
diversify its biosolids reuse options by building on the expertise and resources of a coalition of
wastewater agencies.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby authorizes the City Manager to sign the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
with the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the (jprov�d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 171h day of Decemberform'
2018, by the following vote:
City Atto ney
AYES: Albertson; Barrett; Mayor Glass; Vice Mayor Healy; Kearney; King; Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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