HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 74-1333RESOLUTION NO. 74 -1333
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 594 OF THE
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE FOR THE 1973 -74 REGULAR
SESSION AND ANY °OTHER SIMILAR LEGISLATION RELATING
TO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
WHEREAS, it has been amply demonstrated that the disposal of
nonreturnable or throwaway beverage containers is producing a
substantial adverse effect upon the environment, particularly the
beaches, parks, and highways, which is injurious to the health,
safety and welfare of the residents of the entire State of
California; and
WHEREAS, nonreturnable or throwaway beverage containers also
substantially add to the problem of solid waste disposal in
communities throughout the State of California; and
WHEREAS, it is extremely difficult to solve the problems
created by the disposal of said beverage containers either at the
local level or through existing laws banning littering; and
WHEREAS, as found in the State of Oregon in 1972, said
problems must be dealt with on at least the state level through
legislation directed toward eliminating the sale of beverages in
nonrefundable containers and encouraging the return of said
containers to the manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, several bills in the past years which addressed
themselves to said problems unfortunately have been defeated in
the Legislature of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 594 has been introduced to the
Legislature of the State of California for the 1973 -74 Regular
Session; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 594 as of April 12, 1973, in substance
requires specified beverage containers sold or offered for sale in
the State of California to have specified refund values; requires
dealers, distributors, and manufacturers to accept, and pay
deposit on, such specified containers; requires container labeling
or other marking to facilitate the return of such containers; and
provides for enforcement by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control; and
WHEREAS, said Assembly Bill 594 appears to be reasonably
calculated to solve some of the major problems resulting from the
sale of nonreturnable beverage containers;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Senate and the Assembly of the State of
California hereby are urged to enact Assembly Bill 594 and any
other legislation which will help to eliminate the environmental
blight created by nonreturnable beverage containers.
SECTION 2. The Senate and. the Assembly of the State of
California hereby are urged to promote, encourage, and support
research by the beverage and container industries in the field
of biodegradable containers and the recycling of containers.
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a
certified copy of this resolution to Assemblymen Collier,
Johnson and Karabian; and to Senators Harmer and Song; and to
Assemblyman Julian Dixon, who introduced Assembly Bill 594.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 1974.
Mayor o A he City of Temple City
ATTEST:
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Chef Deputy City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Temple City at a
regular meeting "held on the 5th day of February, 1974, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson, Greenberg, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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