CC Resolution No. 09-029 Single Use Carry-out BagsRESOLUTION 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 DISPOSABLE, 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 the~;e bags is possible, contamination, volatile
overseas markets and low recovery rates make rec}cling 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 banning, 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 Clara 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 March 2009 by the following vote:
Vote
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Members of the City Council
Mahoney, Sandoval, Santoro, Wang, Wong
None
None
None
APPR;OVE)~j
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