HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 89-048RESOLUTION N0. 89-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTIMG A RECYCLING POl1CY.
WHEREAS, the City Councll of the City of Palm Desert has expressed
cortxnitment to recycling as an lntegral part of protecting our environment; and
WHEREAS. recycling w111 assist in waste and pollution reductlon, as
weil as energy conservation and preservation of landfill space; and �
WHEREAS, the munlcipality of the C1ty of Palm Desert, lncluding its
citizens, staff, businesses, and visitors have supported the recycling ethics and
are concerned with the protection of our environment; and
WHEREAS, the C1ty of Palm Desert has the power and authority to adopt a
recycling policy within 1ts city's boundaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED that the City Co�ncil authorize the
Mayor to lmplement a recycltng policy for the purpose of reducing the soltd waste
stream in the City of Palm Desert through the establishment of a comprehensive
recycling program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the C1ty of Palm Desert will set a goal of
reducing the waste stream by 1969 - 20%; 1990 - 301.; and 1991 - 40x, through the
implementation of programs to include, but not limited to:
� Residential source separation collection programs for single and
multi-family dwellings
• Commercial/industrial recycling programs
` Composting
' Recycling centers
for recycling of all materials which are technlcally, economlcally and
environmentally feaslble; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Palm Desert to
support state and federal legislation that encourages recycling, removes barriers
to recycling, provides funding for local recycling programs, or promotes waste
reduction; and
BE [T FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Palm Desert
urges its citizens, businesses, and visitors to participate in all recycling
programs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEO the recycting policy will serve as the guideline
and dlrection for recycling in the City of Palm Desert.
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PASSED, APPROVED. and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, Callfornia, on this llth day of Ma�, 1989, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: 'BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, SNYDER, WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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ATTEST:
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ROY WILSON, MAYOR
Y.OF PALM DESERT,
IFORN[A
SHEILA R. GILLIGA , CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESER , CALIFORN�