05. Plastic bagsCIJPERTINO
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Cupertino, CA 950143255
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Agenda Item No. ~
SU1VII1iIARY
Meeting Date= March 3ra, 2009
SUBJECT:
Adopt a resolution supporting the efforts of the Santa Clara County Cities Association in
promoting a regional approach on the use of disposable, single-use carry-out bags.
BACKGROUND:
The Santa Clara Cities Association recently reviewed the County of Santa Clara Recycling and
Waste Reduction Commission's draft model ordinance for single use carryout bags. The
Association is encouraging a regional approach crn single-use bag and container reduction, since
it crosses jurisdictional boundaries.
RECOMMRNDATION:
Adopt the attached resolution.
Submitted by_ ~
Rick Kitson
Public and Environmental Affairs Director
David W. Knapp
City Manager
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RESOLUTION 09-029
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY
CITIES ASSOCIATION IN PROMOTING A REGIONAL APPROACH
ON THE USE OF DI5PO5ABLE, SINGLE USE CARRY-OUT BAGS
WHEREAS, disposable, single use carry-out bags are inexpensive and convenient, yet
are also difficult to recycle, cause litter, contribute to pollution and harm wildlife;
WHEREAS, although recycling of these bags is possible, contamination, volatile
overseas markets and low recovery rates make recycling less viable;
WHEREAS, a number of options exist for addressing the impacts of disposable, single
use carry-out bags, including:
Education and public outreach
Banning their use
Enhanced recycling
Creating economic incentives to reduce or eliminate their use
WHEREAS, a number of jurisdictions in the San Francisco Bay Region are in the
process of b1.r~ng, assessing fees, or recycling single use carryout bags;
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Cities Association ~SCCCA) is promoting a
regional approach on this issue, since it crosses jurisdictional boundaries. A regional approach
would lead to greater consistency for customers and retailers_
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Cupertino,
County of Santa Clara, State of California, hereby supports the efforts of the Santa Claza County
Cities Association in promoting a regional approach on the use of disposable, single use carry-
out bags.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 3rd day of Mazch 2009 by the following vote:
Vote Members of the Citv Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk
Mayor, City of Cupertino
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