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r Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Page IV.A-4 1 Forward Inc.Landfill 2018 Expansion Project early 2000s.) The corridors of both the North and South Forks of South Littlejohns Creek are designated OS/RC (Resource Conservation). The Agriculture--Urban Reserve land use ' designation "provides a reserve for urban development,but is not necessary to accommodate development projected during the planning period of the General Plan(i.e.,2035)." Allowed uses include"Compatible public, quasi-public, and special uses(e.g.,parks)". The General Agriculture land use designation"provides for large-scale agricultural production and associated processing, sales, and support uses." Allowed uses include "Compatible public, ' quasi-public, and special uses". General Plan Policies The San Joaquin County General Plan Background Report Section 9.4,Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste describes existing solid waste practices within the County. Solid waste ' handling operations are critical to the health and safety of County residents.. Part 4 Administration and Implementation of the General Plan Policy Document contains one program relating to solid waste: Program IS4:Mandatory Collection Ordinance. The County shall develop and adopt an ordinance requiring solid waste collection, including recycling,from all Urban and Rural communities. (RDR) The County of San Joaquin County General Plan Resource Element contains the following objective and implementation measures regarding the loss of agricultural land: ' Objective 1. To protect agricultural lands needed for the continuation of commercial agricultural enterprises,small-scale farming operations and the preservation of open space. Implementation 3. Mechanisms for Preservation of Agricultural Land (a) The County shall support mechanisms for the preservation of agricultural land,such as agricultural trusts. (Board of Supervisors) (b) The County shall investigate the establishment of financial mechanisms to preserve agricultural lands. (County Administrator,Planning) ...[parts (c)and(d)are not applicable]... (e) The County shall study the feasibility of establishing mitigation fees to be paid when lands are converted from agriculture and/or open space to an urban use. Such fees could be used for programs such as purchasing development rights or fee titles to property. (Planning) ' The San Joaquin County General Plan Public Health and Safety Element contains the following goal and policies regarding Fire Safety: ' GOAL PHS-4. To minimize the risk of wildland and urban fire hazards. PHS-4.1 Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The County shall maintain and implement ' the Community Wildfire Protection Plan as a mechanism for community input and identification of areas with high fire hazard risk. (PSP) ' I r