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group has said that they may not need a MRF in the short-term. He thinks that the real decision is whether to have a contingency property if there is a need for a MRF. He suggested maybe finding a large, 100-acre site that could be used for any solid waste facility that might be needed long-term, as opposed to finding individual sites for individual functions. Chair Jacobs said that the Board needs more information from staff about the components that may surround a solid waste site, and which functions could be disaggregated from the site. Chair Jacobs said that he would like to keep out of all watersheds, and not just critical watersheds. He said that Orange County protects others' watersheds just like it protects its own. Chair Jacobs said that the Planning Director would need to attend some meetings with a land use map and talk about some of the ramifications in terms of the land use plan. He asked the consultants to coordinate with the Manager's Office and the appropriate department heads. Ed Shuffler asked if there was anything else for the first cut and if anything had been left off. Commissioner Carey suggested reviewing the list and then working with the Manager for any additions. He asked if the consultants had seen others through this process to limit sites for consideration to those that are freely offered. Ed Shuffler said that this is a risk because the property can sometimes get pulled off the table because of so much pressure. He suggested pursuing the best parcel that is for sale. Technical Criteria • Central location to collection routes • Access to major transportation routes • Site size requirements • Sufficient space for onsite roadways, queuing, and parking • Truck and traffic compatibility • Ability for expansion • Space for recycling, composting, and public education • Buffer space • Gently sloping topography • Access to utilities • Zoning designations and requirements • Carbon footprint impact