HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 09-7162 - Supporting Day Without a Bag ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 09-7162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY PROCLAIMING THE THIRD THURSDAY OF
DECEMBER AS “A DAY WITHOUT A BAG“ DAY
WHEREAS, each year, approximately 6 billion plastic carryout bags are used in Los
Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, in the United States, less than 5 percent of plastic bags are recycled; and
WHEREAS, each year, the State of California spends approximately $25 million to
landfill discarded plastic bags; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey has set solid waste reduction and recycling goals, and is
considering joining other municipalities in taking action against the unchecked proliferation of
plastic bags; and
WHEREAS, reusable bags contribute towards environmental sustainability over single-
use plastic and paper single-use bags.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council hereby recognizes the third Thursday of December as “A Day Without
a Bag" in the City of Downey.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October, 2009.
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MARIO A. GUERRA, Mayor
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council
of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 27th day of October, 2009 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members: Brossmer, Gafin, Marquez, Mayor Guerra
Council Member: Bayer
Council Member: None
Council Member: None
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk