REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: AHMAD ALKHAYYAT, PE, MBA, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Solid Waste Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the emergency preparation and implementation of a remediation action plan for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines for the remedial action project for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to enter into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the preparation and implementation of emergency remediation plan to mitigate gas emission exceedances at the north side of Fresno Sanitary Landfill. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt findings of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8) and adopt a Resolution declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, and property; and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to enter into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the preparation and implementation of the remediation plan for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill (FSL).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 24, 2024, staff monitored the perimeter probes around the FSL and detected high percentage of methane gas at perimeter probe MMW5B above the permitted limit of 5 percent by volume in air. The gas reading was subsequently reported to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The USEPA then issued a letter to the City demanding immediate corrective action.
A declaration of Urgent Necessity is now necessary for the preservation of the life, health, and safety of th...
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