HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-011 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ATASCADERO
TO ENCOURAGE RECYCLING AND REDUCE WASTE
IN OUR COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero encourages the education of its citizens, young and
old, to use alternatives to plastics and expandable polystyrene (commonly referred to by the trade
name, "Styrofoam") food service products to reduce the impact on our beautiful creeks and
woodlands, the environment which we all treasure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Atascadero encourages all
Atascadero residents and businesses to consider alternatives to the purchase of plastic, single
serving bottled water and Styrofoam products; and encourages citizens and businesses who do
use bottled water to recycle those bottles; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, except when required to maintain effectiveness of
personnel and reduce the effects of heat stress and dehydration during highly physical training
exercises, and during emergency situations (e.g. fire, police), all city staff will endeavor to not
expend city funds to purchase single-serving bottles of water, including those for city funded or
sponsored events, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the selling or distribution of plastic water bottles
and use of Styrofoam containers will be discouraged and alternatives suggested at City-
sponsored events or at City-owned facilities to meet.the goal of reducing waste; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that language will be added to permit applications that
will discourage the use of plastic water bottles and Styrofoam products by private parties who
use City facilities, offering the ability to have recycle bins and providing resources to find
alternative, more biodegradable containers, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that steps are taken to further raise awareness in the
business community, especially all restaurants, retail food vendors and non-profit food providers
who serve or package food, meat, eggs or bakery products in Styrofoam containers; and the City
of Atascadero can help provide resources for these businesses to find vendors to supply non-
Styrofoam products to meet their needs and help the city meet the goal of reducing waste and
protecting our natural environment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council, City of Atascadero, at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 23`d day of February, 2010 by the following roll call vote:
City of Atascadero
Resolution No.2010-011
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AYES: Council Members Beraud, Kelley, O'Malley
NOES: Council Member Clay and Mayor Fonzi
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:® ` CITY OF ATASCADERO
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C. Roberta Fonzi, Mayor
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney