HomeMy WebLinkAbout6821_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6821
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ESTABLISH A FEE FOR
SINGLE-USE BAGS,
WHEREAS, approximately 14 billion plastic grocery and merchandise bags are used annually in
California and only a small fraction of this nUniber is recycled; and
WHEREAS, plastic bags pose a problem for recyclers. They are responsible for jamming
machinery and greatly add to the cost of manual labor for sorting and processing recyclables. They
interfere with the sorting of beverage containers and various grades of paper on the sorting lines of the
States materials recovery facilities; and
WHEREAS, plastic bags are associated with an adverse impact on numerous species. Plastic
bags are especially dangerous to various marine species. Made from natural gas or oil, plastic bags
consume the energy equivalent of thousands of barrels of oil to meet the demand of California's
consumers; and
WHEREAS, several local communities have debated whether to pass similar bans, but a
comprehensive, state-wide solution is needed.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. City staff is authorized to support State legislation that would establish a fee for
single-use bags.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 7th day of April, 2009.
J n Harrison, Mayor
City of Redlands, California
ATTEST:
Lo PoyZer, i C rk
1, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of April, 2009, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmeinbers Gilbreath, Gallagher, Aguilar, Bean; Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Lorr' Poyzer, i1 k'