Resolution 07724CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 7724
REQUESTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO SEEK STATE
ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM OF LITTER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
CAUSED BY THE SALE OF BEVERAGES IN DISPOSABLE, NON-RETURNABLE
AND NON-BIODEGRADABLE CONTAINERS
WHEREAS, the sale of beverages in disposable, non-returnable containers is producing an
adverse effect upon the environment which is injurious to the health, safety and welfare of the residents
of this City, and the entire State of California; and
WHEREAS, the problems created by the sale of beverages in disposable, non-returnable containers
cannot be solved on a local level, but must be dealt with on at least the State level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA that it urges the League
of California Cities to seek the following actions by the State Legislature to alleviate the problems of
litter and waste disposal created by the sale of beverages in disposable, non-returnable containers:
(a) Require a deposit on all containers used for the sale of malt,
carbonated and other beverages.
(b) Promote, encourage and support research by the beverage and
container industries in the field of biodegradable containers.
(c) Develop, encourage and support programs aimed at encouraging
the citizens of the State of California to take a more responsible
attitude toward the disposal of beverage containers, including
recycling.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda hereby requests the League of
California Cities to seek action by the State Legislature which will alleviate the problems of litter and
waste disposal created by the sale of beverages in disposable, non-returnable containers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of this City is hereby directed to send copies of this
Resolution to the League of California Cities.
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the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the
2nd day of February, 1971, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Fore, Levy, Longaker, McCall and President La Croix, Jr., (5).
NOES: None,
ABSENT: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said
City this 3rd day of February, 1971.
(SEAL) IRMA L. NELSON
City Clerk of the City of Alameda
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of "City of Alameda
Resolution No. 7724, REQUESTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO SEEK STATE ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE
PROBLEM OF LITTER AND WASTE DISPOSAL CAUSED BY THE SALE OF BEVERAGES IN DISPOSABLE, NON-RETURNABLE AND
NON-BIODEGRADABLE CONTAINERS," introduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Alameda on the 2nd
day of February, 1971.
City Clerk of the City of Alameda