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Education and public outreach
Banning their use
Anh gallivafi, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 08 -070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA,
SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY
CITIES ASSOCIATION IN PROMOTING A REGIONAL APPROACH
TO ELIMINATING 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 can harm wildlife;
WHEREAS, recycling of these bags is possible, contamination, volatile overseas markets
and low recovery rates make recycling less viable;
WHEREAS, a number of options exist for addressing the impacts of disposable, single
use carry-out bags, including:
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 either banning, assessing fees, or recycling single use carryout bags;
WHREAS, 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 and would also help to create a more
united front should legal challenges occur.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby
supports the efforts of the Santa Clara County Cities Association in promoting a regional
approach to eliminating the use of disposable, single use carry -out bags.
The above and forgoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the Saratoga City Council on the 5th day of November 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Aileen Kao, Jill Hunter, Kathleen King, Vice Mayor Chuck Page,
Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor