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RESOLUTION NO.08-6586
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO JOIN THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SINGLE -USE BAG REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2008, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
a comprehensive program to reduce consumption and increase recycling of carryout plastic bags in
the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, with the goal of decreasing the disposal rate by
30 percent by July 1, 2010, and by 65 percent by July 1, 2013, with the provision that failure to
achieve these goals triggers action to establish a ban on plastic bags at affected stores; and,
WHEREAS, each year, approximately 6 billion plastic carryout bags are consumed in Los
Angeles County, the equivalent of 600 bags per person per year, with less than five percent being
recycling; and,
WHEREAS, due to their propensity to become litter, plastic carryout bags cause harm to
marine animals and other aquatic life, and have a significant negative impact on our quality of life
and the environment; and,
WHEREAS, in Los Angeles County, local governments and State agencies spend tens of
millions of dollars each year on prevention, cleanup, and enforcement activities to reduce litter at
beaches, waterways, parks and roads; and,
WHEREAS, as demonstrated in other counties as well as other communities in the
States, the widespread use of reusable bags is extremely effective in reducing plastic
consumption and plastic bag litter; and,
WHEREAS, the use of reusable bags can be increased and consumption of carryout plastic
bags reduced through a combination of supermarket and retail store employee training, incentives,
and public education programs; and,
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WHEREAS, the County's program provides a framework for shared responsibility
among stakeholders, incorporating measurable goals and monitoring the use and recycling of
plastic bags; and,
WHEREAS, the County has extended an invitation to the City of Hermosa Beach an(
other cities to participate in this program by sharing ideas and coordinating efforts; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE City of Hermosa Beach agrees
to participate in the County of Los Angeles Single -Use Bag Reduction and Recycling Program;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager is instructed to coordinate with
the County of Los Angeles in developing and implementing the Program, including imposition of
the ban on carryout plastic bags at affected stores if established disposal rate reduction goals are
not met, and coordinating legislative advocacy efforts, as appropriate; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Attorney is instructed to work with the
City Manager, in consultation with the County of Los Angeles, in preparing an Ordinance for
adoption by the City Council providing for any appropriate measures deemed necessary to fully
implement the Program within the City.
ATTEST:
j City Clerk
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of April 2008.
the City Coun Wnd MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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08-6586
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
I, Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 08-6586 was duly and regularly passed,
approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach at a Regular
Meeting of said Council at the regular place thereof on April 8, 2008.
The vote was as follows
AYES:
Bobko, DiVirgilio, Tucker, Mayor Reviczky
NOES:
Keegan
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
Dated: April 22, 2008
Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk