HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8335 (Recyclable Products)RESOLUTION NO. 8335
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL IN SUPPORT OF PROCURING RECYCLED, REUSABLE,
AND RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, the volume of material disposed of at Marin's
landfills has been increasing annually; and
WHEREAS, sanitary landfill space is at a premium and it is
becoming increasingly difficult to site new landfills; and
WHEREAS, much of the material that enters the waste stream
can be recycled, reused, or incorporated into the manufacture of
new products; and
WHEREAS, City participation in and promotion of recycling
programs can significantly reduce the volume of material entering
the waste stream thereby extending landfill life expectancy and
reducing expenses; and
WHEREAS, for recycling programs to be effective, markets
must be developed for products that incorporate postconsumer
materials in their manufacture, are reusable, or are designed to
be recycled; and
WHEREAS, California State Law requires that local agencies
buy recycled products if fitness, quality, and price are equal to
nonrecycled products and allows local agencies to adopt
purchasing preferences for recycled products;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of San Rafael adopts the following actions:
1. The Central Services (Purchasing) Department shall
continue and intensify its review of existing product
specifications to determine whether they would require
the uses of products manufactured from virgin materials
or exclude the use of recycled, reusable, or recyclable
products, and shall submit the results of its review to
the City Manager or her designee.
2. In the event that current specifications exclude the
use of recycled products or require the use of virgin
materials, such exclusions or requirements shall be
eliminated unless it can be demonstrated to the City
Manager's satisfaction that these recycled products
would not achieve a necessary performance standard.
Future specifications shall incorporate a requirement
for the use of recycled, reusable, and recyclable
products to the maximum extent practicable.
3. A price preference not -to -exceed fifteen (15) percent
may be given to recycled, reusable, and recyclable
products. The preference percentage shall be based on
the lowest bid or price quoted by the supplier or
suppliers offering non -recycled products.
4. When recycled products are used, reasonable efforts
shall be undertaken to label the products to indicate
that they contain recycled materials.
5. The City encourages its residents and businesses to
recycle and to purchase recycled, reusable and
recyclable products.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael,
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and
regularly introduced and adopted at a Regular meeting of
the City Council of said City, held on Monday , the 4th
day of February , 1991, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JEAN \K, LEONCINI City Clerk