APPENDIX B.3 SCOPING SUMMARY REPORT

APPENDIX B.3 SCOPING SUMMARY REPORT

Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan Program Environmental Impact Report Scoping Meetings Summary Report August 26, 2010 1:30 p.m. and 6: 30 p.m. City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation Public Works Building 1149 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015

Table of Contents Executive Summary... 1 1.0 Meeting Information... 2 1.1 Scoping Meetings Logistics... 2 1.2 Announcement of the Scoping Meetings... 2 1.3 Purpose and Goal of the Scoping Meetings... 2 1.4 Format of the Scoping Meetings... 2 1.5 Personnel at Scoping Meetings... 2 2.0 Comments Received at Scoping Meetings... 4 2.1 Oral Comments Received at Meetings... 4 2.2 Written Comments Received at Meetings... 5 Attachments Attachment A Notice of Preparation/Meeting Announcement Attachment B Scoping Meeting Agendas Attachment C Scoping Meeting Presentation Attachment D Scoping Meeting Sign In Sheets SWIRP PEIR Scoping Meeting Summary Report Final Page i

Executive Summary The City of Los Angeles held two scoping meetings on August 26, 2010. The purpose of the meetings was to provide an overview of the Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan (SWIRP) and to solicit input on the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). The meeting was noticed via first class mail, electronic mail, and also postings via web pages, agendas, and newspapers. A total of 23 people signed in and a total of 27 oral comments or questions were posed at the meetings. Attachments to this scoping summary report include the meeting announcement, presentation, and copies of the sign in sheets. SWIRP PEIR Scoping Meeting Summary Report Final Page 1

1.0 Meeting Information This section provides a summary of the meeting location and logistics, noticing for the meeting, the purpose of the meeting, number of attendees, and team personnel in attendance. 1.1 Scoping Meetings Logistics The City of Los Angeles held two scoping meetings on August 26, 2010. The first meeting was held at 1:30 p.m. in Sub basement Conference Room 7, at the Department of Public Works Building, 1149 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The second meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 150, also at the same address. The 1:30 p.m. meeting room was set up in a classroom style setting and the 6:30 p.m. meeting room was set up in a round table type of format. Basic refreshments were served at each meeting. 1.2 Announcement of the Scoping Meetings The scoping meeting was publicized in conjunction with the Notice of Preparation (NOP) announcement for the Program EIR. The combined NOP/Meeting Announcement was sent via first class mail to 1,136 interested parties and via electronic mail to another 1,356 interested parties. In addition to the mailing, the City published the announcement in the Los Angeles Times on August 19, 2010. The City also announced the meetings on the ZERO Waste Website (www.zerowaste.lacity.org) and to the members of the ZERO Waste Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/larecycles). A copy of the NOP, which includes the invitation to the scoping meeting, is included as Attachment A. 1.3 Purpose and Goal of the Scoping Meetings The purpose of the meeting was to provide members of the public and other interested parties with an opportunity to learn about the project and to provide input on the scope and content of the Draft PEIR. 1.4 Format of the Scoping Meetings Both of the scoping meetings had a similar format and included a presentation followed by a question and comment period. Copies of the agendas are provided in Attachment B and the PowerPoint presentation is included as Attachment C. The same presentation was given at each scoping meeting. A total of 14 people signed in for the 1:30 meeting (two of which were project team members) and nine people signed in for the 6:30 meeting. Sign in sheets for the meetings are included in Attachment D. 1.5 Personnel at the Scoping Meetings The person in charge of the meeting was Reina Pereira, P.E., City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation, Senior Environmental Engineer. Presenters at the meeting, in addition to Ms. Pereira, SWIRP PEIR Scoping Meeting Summary Report Final Page 2

included Ruth Abbe, HDR, Zero Waste Planning Leader and Sophia Habl Mitchell, HDR, Environmental Project Manager. The following personnel attended the meeting. City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation Reina Pereira, P.E., Senior Environmental Engineer Martin Ruiz, Environmental Engineer Associate II Ron Milo, Environmental Engineer Associate II Paul Gomez, Public Relations Specialist II Consultants HDR, Inc. Ruth Abbe, Zero Waste Planning Leader Sophia Habl Mitchell, Environmental Project Manager Michelle Leonard, Southern California Solid Waste Business Class Leader SWIRP PEIR Scoping Meeting Summary Report Final Page 3

2.0 Comments Received at Scoping Meetings This section summarizes the comments that were received at the scoping meetings. 2.1 Oral Comments Received at Meetings The following oral comments/questions were received at the 1:30 p.m. meeting: Request that Draft PEIR review period be increased from 45 days to 60 or 90 days. When does the choice of facility sites go into the environmental process? Consider recommending that surfaces at facilities be cement, not asphalt, as to minimize debris collection and potential for nuisance birds. Consider recommending landscaping at future facilities. Request for additional information regarding the City Council approval of the zoning ordinance for the siting of alternative technology facilities. Statement regarding the term mitigation and that it is not always a cure for the impact. Question regarding timeline of the Draft PEIR availability. Request that scoping presentation be made available on ZERO Waste website. The following oral comments/questions were received at the 6:30 p.m. meeting: What is the water source for these alternative technology projects? Where will these alternative technology facilities be located? Clarification on schedule of Draft PEIR. Seismic concerns related to any potential alternative technology sites. Relationship between Project EIR and Program EIR. Notification process for Draft PEIR. Notification process used for NOP and scoping meeting Are there any federal approvals required? Will this project be fast tracked with federal approval in any way? Relationship to the Western Wasteshed/Watershed Coalition. Will they be informed of the impacts? Concerns with future impacts in counties outside the City limits and within the 100 mile radius, like Kern County. What is the budget for the PEIR? What thresholds will be used for the PEIR analysis? SWIRP PEIR Scoping Meeting Summary Report Final Page 4

The Draft PEIR should include siting parameters to minimize environmental impacts and maximize efficiency? Concern regarding the lack of specificity as to future sites at this time. Coordination with the California Transmission Planning Group will be required for any transmission corridor upgrades due to alternative technologies that produce power. Desire to have solid waste taken care of locally, not exported out of area. Concern that 100 mile analysis buffer means City will export waste outside the area. More information on greenhouse gas analysis. Economic impacts/benefits (e.g., job creation). Comments regarding different levels of recycling throughout the City. Some communities not participating. 2.2 Written Comments Received at Meetings No written comments were received during the two meetings. However, all oral commenters and meeting attendees were encouraged to submit their comments in writing, either on the comment sheet or via separate letter, and submit by September 16, 2010. SWIRP PEIR Scoping Meeting Summary Report Final Page 5

ATTACHMENT A Notice of Preparation/ Meeting Announcement

ATTACHMENT B Scoping Meeting Agendas

Public Input Form Scoping Meeting (Public Agencies) Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan August 26, 2010 This form allows you to make comments on what you believe should be addressed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). You may submit your comments at this scoping meeting or by mail, fax, or email to the Lead Agency Contact listed below. Written comments on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Program Environmental Impact Report will be accepted until September 16, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. Comments: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You may also indicate if you would like to receive notices for hearings on the project. If you wish to receive a notice, please be sure to include your name and full mailing address. The PEIR will be available at local libraries and the City website and offices. Name: Mailing Address: City/State/ZIP: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lead Agency Contact: Ms. Reina Pereira, P.E., Senior Environmental Engineer City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation Public Works Building (PWB) MS 521 1149 South Broadway, 8 th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015 Phone: (213) 458-3296 Fax: (213) 485-2961 Reina.Pereira@lacity.org

AGENDA Scoping Meeting (Public Agencies) Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan August 26, 2010 I. Welcome, Introductions and Meeting Objectives 1:30 p.m. Reina Pereira, City of Los Angeles II. Presentation of the Proposed Project 1:35 p.m. Ruth Abbe, HDR III. Environmental Review Process 1:45 p.m. Sophia Mitchell, HDR IV. Questions/Comments 2:00 p.m. All Presenters Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan Scoping Meeting

Public Input Form Scoping Meeting (All Interested Parties) Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan August 26, 2010 This form allows you to make comments on what you believe should be addressed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). You may submit your comments at this scoping meeting or by mail, fax or email to the Lead Agency Contact listed below. Written comments on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Program Environmental Impact Report will be accepted until September 16, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. Comments: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You may also indicate if you would like to receive notices for hearings on the project. If you wish to receive a notice, please be sure to include your name and full mailing address. The PEIR will be available at local libraries and the City website and offices. Name: Mailing Address: City/State/ZIP: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lead Agency Contact: Ms. Reina Pereira, P.E., Senior Environmental Engineer City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation Public Works Building (PWB) MS 521 1149 South Broadway, 8 th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015 Phone: (213) 458-3296 Fax: (213) 485-2961 Reina.Pereira@lacity.org

AGENDA Scoping Meeting (All Interested Parties) Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan August 26, 2010 I. Welcome, Introductions and Meeting Objectives 6:30 p.m. Reina Pereira, City of Los Angeles II. Presentation of the Proposed Project 6:35 p.m. Ruth Abbe, HDR III. Environmental Review Process 6:45 p.m. Sophia Mitchell, HDR IV. Questions/Comments 7:00 p.m. All Presenters Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan Scoping Meeting

ATTACHMENT C Scoping Meeting Presentation

Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan (SWIRP) Program Environmental Impact Report Scoping Meeting City of Los Angeles August 26, 2010 Reina Pereira, City of Los Angeles Welcome and Introductions Meeting Objectives Ruth Abbe, HDR Project Objectives and Overview Sophia Mitchell, HDR Environmental Review Process Presenters SWIRP SCHEDULE 2007-2008 Tasks: Public Outreach & Stakeholder Guiding Principles Events: Regional Workshops Citywide Conferences 2008 2010 Tasks: Policy, Program & Facility Plan Events: Regional Workshops Citywide Conference 2010-2011 Tasks: Environmental Impact Report Events: Public hearings on draft and final EIR Regional Workshops 2012-2013 Tasks: Financial Plan & Implementation Plan Events: Regional Workshops Citywide Conference Provide overview of the project Solicit input on scope of PEIR Environmental topics to be addressed Alternatives to be evaluated Written comments due September 16, 2010 Meeting Objectives Proposed Project The Solid Waste Integrated Resources Plan (SWIRP) is a 20-year plan that includes Policies, Programs and Facilities to achieve waste diversion goals. Proposed Project 1

Achieve a goal of diverting 70 percent of the solid waste from landfills by 2013 and 90 percent by 2025. Protect public health and the environment. Make the City a leader for zero waste practices. Project Objectives Promote manufacturer and consumer responsibility. Provide incentives for reducing, reusing and recycling. Increase recycling. Find solutions that are economically efficient and environmentally preferable. Project Objectives Cont d. Promote education and outreach to decrease wasteful consumption and to increase recycling. Invest in new, safe technologies. Provide solutions that are equitable (geographic, economic, environmental). Expansion of Existing Programs. Expand existing programs, as appropriate, to further increase solid waste management and landfill diversion. Sample programs: Three bin collection for single-family homes Expand recycling for multi-family buildings LAUSD blue-bin recycling program Restaurant food scrap collection Project Objectives Cont d. Proposed Project Downstream Programs and Policies Addresses collection, processing, recycling and disposal. Sample programs: Recycling ambassadors Bulky item reuse Food scrap program Modify multi-family refuse and recycling rates Proposed Project Mandatory Participation Programs Implement mandatory recycling and organics separation programs. Require resource recovery centers at transfer stations and landfills. Sample programs: Mandatory recycling separation Mandatory organics separation Direct technical assistance Increase diversion at construction/demolition facilities Proposed Project 2

Upstream Policies Policies that address waste prior to the point of generation. Sample policies: Advocate for legislation to make businesses responsible for their products and packaging Producer responsibility for toxics and difficult to recycle material Single-use bag ban Proposed Project Processing Facilities Identification and development of future facilities to meet the City s recycling and solid waste infrastructure needs over the 20-year planning period. SWIRP does not determine where these facilities would be located, rather, identifies the likely number of facilities. Proposed Project Facility Types Blue and Green Bin Processing Facilities Clean Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) Composting Resource Recovery Centers Black Bin Processing Facilities Mixed Material Processing (MMP) Advanced Thermal Recycling Alternative Technology (Biological, Thermal, other) Proposed Project SWIRP is a Stakeholder-driven Planning Process 42 regional workshops and 3 citywide conferences during Phase 1 21 regional workshops and 1 citywide conference during Phase 2 109 key constituent interviews 27 house meetings 75 business meetings Stakeholder Involvement Environmental Review Process Development of Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Circulated Notice of Preparation Hold Scoping Meeting Environmental Process 3

Prepare Technical Studies and Draft PEIR Circulate Draft PEIR for review (45 days) Prepare response to public comments Produce Final PEIR Project and PEIR considered at Council hearing Environmental Process Cont d. Disclose potential impacts of project Inform decision-makers and the public Identify mitigation measures to reduce impacts Purpose of Environmental Review Prepared for a series of actions that can be characterized as one large project Analysis will be programmatic in nature Additional CEQA analysis required Aesthetics Agricultural Resources Air Quality Biological Resources About Program EIRs Environmental Issue Areas Cultural Resources Geology and Soils Global Climate Change/Greenhouse Gases Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hydrology and Water Quality Land Use and Planning Mineral Resources Noise Environmental Issue Areas Cont d. Environmental Issue Areas Cont d. 4

Population and Housing Public Services and Utilities Recreation Traffic No Project/Local Landfill No Project/Long Haul-Rail No Project/Long Haul-Truck New Policies and Programs Only New Policies, Programs and Mandatory Requirements New Policies, Programs and Upstream Policies Environmental Issue Areas Cont d. PEIR Alternatives Collect NOP comments Written comments due September 16, 2010 Prepare Technical Studies and Draft PEIR Now through Spring 2011 Circulate Draft PEIR for 45-day public review Opportunity for public comment Next Steps Prepare Final PEIR and Response to Comments Early Summer 2011 Council Hearing Summer 2011 Opportunity for public comment Next Steps Cont d. Questions and Comments Ms. Reina Pereira, P.E. City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation Public Works Building (PWB) MS 521 1149 South Broadway, 8 th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015 Phone: (213) 458-3296 Fax: (213) 485-2961 Reina.Pereira@lacity.org Lead Agency Contact 5

ATTACHMENT D Scoping Meeting Sign In Sheets

Attendance rosters on file with the City of Los Angeles. SWIRP PEIR Scoping Meeting Summary Report Final Page D 1