HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 08-C029RESOLUTION NO. 08-C29
A RESOLUTION OF TBE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TBE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TO JOIN THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SINGLE -USE BAG REDUCTION AND
RECYCLING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2008,.the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted
a comprehensive program to reduce consumption and increase recycling of carryout plastic bags
in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, with the goal of decreasing the disposal rate
by 30 percent by July 1, 2010, and by 65 percent by July 1, 2013, with the provision that failure
to achieve these goals triggers action to establish a ban on plastic bags at affected stores; and
WHEREAS, each year, approximately 6 billion plastic carryout bags are consumed in
Los Angeles County, the equivalent of 600 bags per person per year, with less than five percent
being recycled; and
WHEREAS, due to their propensity to become litter, plastic carryout bags cause harm to
marine animals and other aquatic life, and have a significant negative impact on our quality of life
and the environment; and
WHEREAS, in Los Angeles County, local governments and State agencies spend tens of
millions of dollars each year on prevention, cleanup, and enforcement activities to reduce litter at.
beaches, waterways, parks and roads; and
WHEREAS, as demonstrated in other countries as well as other communities in the
United States, the widespread use of reusable bags is extremely effective in reducing plastic bag
consumption and plastic bag litter; and
WHEREAS, the use of reusable bags can be increased and consumption of carryout
plastic bags reduced through a combination of supermarket and retail store employee training,
incentives, and public education programs; and
WHEREAS, the County's program provides a framework for shared responsibility among
stakeholders, incorporating measurable goals and monitoring the use and recycling of plastic
bags; and
WHEREAS, the County has extended an invitation to the City of Azusa and other cities
to participate in this program by sharing ideas and coordinating efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Azusa,
hereby adopts all of the following:
1. That the City of Azusa agrees to participate in the County of Los Angeles Single -Use
Bag Reduction and Recycling Program; and,
2. That the City Manager is instructed to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles in
developing and implementing the Program, including imposition of the ban on carryout plastic
bags at affected stores if established disposal rate reduction goals are not met, and coordinating
legislative advocacy efforts, as appropriate; and,
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3. That the City Attorney is instructed to work with the City Manager, in consultation
with the County of Los Angeles, in preparing an Ordinance for adoption by the City Council
providing for any appropriate measures deemed necessary to fully implement the Program within
the City.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 7"' day of April, 2008.
Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor
ATTEST:
Candace Toscano, Assistant City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution No. 08-C29, was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Azusa at its Regular Meeting on April 7th, 2008, by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBBEE S: NONE
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Candace Toscano, Assistant City Clerk