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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-22 - RESOLUTIONS - REUSABLE BAGS (2)RESOLUTION NO. 08-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF USING REUSABLE BAGS IN PLACE OF SINGLE -USE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS WHEREAS, in the United States, less than 5 percent of plastic bags are recycled. I WHEREAS, each year, the State of California spends approximately $25 million to landfill discarded plastic bags. 2 WHEREAS, each year, approximately 6 billion plastic carryout bags are used in Los Angeles County. 3 WHEREAS, each year, the City of Santa Clarita disposes of approximately 2,600 tons of film plastics in nearby landfills due to consumers' use of single -use plastic bags. 4 WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita and two solid waste service providers have entered into franchise agreements that require plastic bags be collected and recycled as part of the free commingled recycling programs offered to residents and businesses. WHEREAS, the indiscriminate disposal of plastic bags is a blight problem, because plastic bags create significant litter problems along Santa Clarita roadways and in its riparian environment. WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita holds an annual River Rally Event to remove all types of litter, including plastic bags from the Santa Clara River. WHEREAS, the use of reusable bags in place of single -use plastic and paper carryout bags contribute towards environmental sustainability. WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita's past efforts to promote reusable bags in place of single -use bags include the distribution of free reusable bags made from recycled plastics at City events including River Rally and Arbor Day. WHEREAS, the Santa Clarita City Council hereby recognizes Los Angeles County's past efforts of promoting "A Day Without a Bag" on December 20, 2007. I. US EPA 2005 Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste, "rable 4; Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, (August 2007) "An Overview of Canyout Bags in Los Angeles County: A Staff Report to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors." 2. Californians Against Waste, littp://www.ciwi-cevcics.oi-e/plastic campaign/plastic bags/problem?PHPSESSID=519135bd2. 3. Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, (August 2007) "An Overview of Carryout Bags in Los Angeles County: A Staff Report to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors." 4. California Integrated Waste Management Board, htip://www.ciwmb.ca.po\,/wastecliar/i.escoinp.asp?SOIIBy=MatTypcs&,J=189. L NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. The City of Santa Clarita will continue to promote the importance of using reusable bags in place of single -use bags. SECTION 2. The City of Santa Clarita will continue to support future Los Angeles County events aimed at promoting the use of reusable bags. SECTION 3. The City of Santa Clarita will search for grant opportunities to enhance existing programs to promote reusable bags in place of single -use bags. SECTION 4. The City of Santa Clarita will publish an article for the Seasons Magazine to promote the use of reusable bags during the 2008 calendar year. SECTION 5. The City of Santa Clarita will develop and submit press releases to include sections that comment on the use of reusable bags in place of single -use bags. The press releases will be tailored to focus on events such as Earth Day (April 2008) and River Rally (September 2008) and will include sections on "Living Lightly" to promote living with less impact to our environment. SECTION 6. The City of Santa Clarita will work with our franchised haulers to add articles in their monthly newsletters regarding the reduction of single -use bags. SECTION 7. The City of Santa Clarita will identify and purchase reusable bags made from recycled materials to distribute as a handout to 2008 River Rally participants. SECTION 8. The City of Santa Clarita review and update brochures when appropriate to include the promotion of reusable bags in place of single -use bags. SECTION 9. The City of Santa Clarita will develop a "Building Your City" television program that promotes the importance of having a Materials Recovery Facility in the City. In the program, a segment will be committed to describing what recyclables will be accepted, including plastic bags. SECTION 10, The City of Santa Clarita will develop an article for the City Newsletter discussing the importance of sustainability. The article will focus on reuse aspects that residents can 'incorporate into their everyday lives. The article will explain the importance of using reusable items in place of single -use items. SECTION 11. The City will promote the use of reusable bags on the City's Web page. SECTION 12. The City will mail letters to grocery store managers and follow up with telephone calls to discuss the City's sustainablilty efforts and to encourage and promote the use of reusable bags at their store. 2 SECTION 13. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 2008. 2r11—. WNr /— /��/� ATTEST: s. j CITY CLERK',--_- STATE LERK;--,STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 22nd day of January, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boydston, Ferry, McLean, Weste, Kellar NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None '' 1j 3 CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) CERTIFICATION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify' that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 08-11, adopted by the City Council 0'1",the City of Santa Clarita, California on January 22, 2008, which is now on file in ,my office. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, -this day of Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk By Susan Caputo Deputy City Clerk