CC Resolution No. 03-117RESOLUTION NO. 03-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR AN ELECTRONIC
WASTE PROGRAM WITH APPLE COMPUTER, INC. FOR THE DISPOSAL OF
CONSUMER ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AND COMPUTERS (E-WASTE)
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Protection Agency has determined that
cathode ray tubes are hazardous waste due to levels of lead and it is unsafe to dispose of them in
landfills; and
WHEREAS, E-waste or electronic waste is the fastest growing waste problem facing
cities today; and
WHEREAS, Apple Computer, Inc. has developed a program to dispose of and recycle e-
waste and provides an environmentally responsible opportunity for residents of Cupertino to
recycle end-of-life computers and consumer electronic products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cupertino
hereby approves an agreement between Apple Computer, Inc. and the City of Cupertino for the
disposal of e-waste.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to
execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Cupertino.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 16th day of June, 2003, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES: Chang, James, Sandoval, Kwok
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lowenthal
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor, City of CupertinO'