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RESOLUTION N0. 5837
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA URGING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES AND THE COUNTY SUPERVISORS' ASSOCI-
ATION OF CALIFORNIA TO SEEK ACTION TO
ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM OF LITTER AND WASTE`
DISPOSAL CREATED BY THE SALE OF BEVERAGES
IN DISPOSABLE, NON -RETURNABLE OR NON -RECYCLE -
ABLE CONTAINERS.
WHEREAS, the sale of malt, carbonated and non-
carbonated beverages in disposable, non -returnable or non -
recyclable containers is producing an adverse effect upon the
environment which is injurious to the health, safety and welfare
of the residents of Azusa, and the entire State of California;
and
WHEREAS, the problems created by the sale of such
beverages in disposable, non -returnable containers cannot be
solved on a local level, but must be dealt with on at least
the State level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the
City of Azusa that it urges the League of California Cities and
the County Supervisors' Association of California to seek the
following actions by the State Legislature to alleviate the
problems of litter and waste disposal created by the sale of
such beverages in disposable, non -returnable containers:
(a) Require a deposit on all containers used
for the sale of such beverages;
(b) Promote, encourage and support research
by the beverage and container industries
in the field of bio -degradable containers;
(c) Develop, encourage and support programs
aimed at encouraging the citizens of the
State of California to take a more respon-
sible attitude toward the disposal of such
beverage containers, including recycling;
and
(d) Consideration of legislation which would
result in the eventual prohibition of sale
and distribution of non -returnable containers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Azusa hereby
requests all of the cities and counties in California to take
similar action urging the League of California Cities and the
County Supervisors' Association of California to seek action
by the State Legislature which will alleviate the problems of
litter and waste disposal created by the sale of such beverages
in disposable, non -returnable containers.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby
directed to send copies of this resolution to the League of
California Cities, the County Supervisors' Association of
California, Governor of the State of California, President Pro -
Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly.
Adopted and approved this 5th day of April, 1971.
Mayor of tKe City of Azusa
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of April, 1971,
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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