HomeMy WebLinkAbout2847RESOLUTION NO. 2847
A RESOLUTION URGING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND THE COUNTY
SUPERVISORS' ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA TO SEEK ACTION TO ALLEVIATE
THE PROBLEM OF LITTER AND WASTE DISPOSAL CREATED BY THE SALE OF
BEVERAGES IN DISPOSABLE, NON -RETURNABLE CONTAINERS
WHEREAS, the sale of malt and carbonated beverages in disposable,
non -returnable containers is producing an adverse effect upon the
environment which is injurious to the health, safety and welfare
of the residents of Redlands, and the entire State of California,
and
WHEREAS, the problems created by the sale of malt and carbonated
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 Redlands
that it urges the League of California Cities and the County Super-
visors' 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 malt and carbonated beverages in
disposable, non -returnable containers
(a) Require a deposit on all containers used for the sale
of malt and carbonated beverages,
(b) Promote, encourage and support research by the beverage
and container industries in the field of biodegradable
containers, and
(c) Develop, encourage and support programs aimed at encourag-
ing the citizens of the State of California to take a more
responsible attitude toward the disposal of beverage con-
tainers, including recycling
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Redlands hereby requests all
of the cities and counties in California to take similar action urg-
ing 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 malt and carbonated beverages in disposable, non-
returnable containers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to send
copies of this resolution to the League of California Cities, and the
County Supervisors' Association of California
The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Redlands held on the 15th day of December,
19 70 , by Councilman Sewall who moved its adoption,
which motion being duly seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn , was
upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following
vote
AYES Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor
Cummings
NOES None
ABSENT None
yor of the City of7Redlands
ATTEST
City C
APPROVED AS TO FORM
s/ Edward F. Taylor
City Attorney
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