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RESOLUTION NO. 89-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE ELIMINATION OF
CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS AND THE RESPONSIBLE USE
OF PLASTICS.
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the scientific community that
chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) pose a potential health hazard because
of their effect on the earth's protective layer of ozone; and
WHEREAS, the United States Senate has ratified the Montreal
Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, an interna-
tional agreement that establishes a timetable for phasing out the
production and use of substances such as CFC's; and
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WHEREAS, nationally there is an effort to lessen the adverse
impact of discarded plastics on the environment and on solid waste
disposal facilities; and
WHEREAS, consurn�r awareness and education is needed regarding
the responsible use of all kinds of plastics; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert desires to participate and
support efforts to remove CFC's from our environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
Section 1. Supports state and federal actions which will
phase out the production and use of all chlorofluorocarbons.
Section 2. Supports state and federal regulations that
emphasize the recycling of plastics.
Section 3. Encourages all takeout food vendors in the City
of Palm Desert to eliminate the use of plastic food packaging made
with chlorofluorocar•:ons by June, 1990.
Section 4. Commits that the City of Palm Desert shall not
purchase packaging or other materials packaging made with
chlorofluorocarbons unless there is no acceptable alternative.
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Resolution No. 89-46
Section 5. Endorses community educational programs that
will inform City residents and businesses about the potential
harmful effects of the use of chlorofluorocarbons and the need for
the responsible use of all kinds of plastics.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of April, 1989 by
the following vote:
AYES: CRITES,
NOES: NONE
AHSENT: BENSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
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` ATTEST:
SHEILA R. LLIGAN, ty CleXk
City of Palm Desert, California