HomeMy Public PortalAbout84-009 (02-07-84)RESOLUTION N0. 84-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD KEQUIRING THAT CALTRANS KEMOVE ALL WASTE
AT THE WILLCO DUMP TO ASSURE THE SAFETY. OF CITIZENS
OF LYNWOOD AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
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WHEREAS, the I-105 Century Freeway is being constructed by Caltrans
over the former site of the Willco Dump; and
WHEREAS, the dump contains more than 100,000 cubic yards of hazard-
ous waste; and
WHEREAS, a dispute exists as to the danger of the current Caltrans
plan to leave the waste where it is and cover it with asphalt; and
4JHEREAS, additional research findings by Caltrans relative to leaving
the hazardous waste at the site cannot fully ensure the safety of Lynwood
residents; and
WHEREAS, even if the safety of Lynwood were assured, safety of down-
stream communitiescannot be guaranteed; and
WHEREAS, protection of the health and safety of Lynwood residents is
the major concern of the City Council:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD does hereby
find, determine, order and RESOLVE as follows:
Section 1. That all waste at the Willco Dump site be removed by
Caltrans tb'dssure that Lynwood, as well as other communities, does not suffer
health hazards from the contents of that dump.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 7th day of February 1984.
ATTEST:
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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E. L. MOR S, Mayor
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO C TEN
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CHARLES G. GOMEZ, City Mana r
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
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I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of February,
1984.
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYORK, HENNING, ROWE, THOMPSON, MORRIS
NOES: tJONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
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