HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-086 - Reduce Straw Waste in the City of Santa AnaDQ11-5-18
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE REDUCTION OF THE USE
OF PLASTIC DRINKING STRAWS AND ENCOURAGING
LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE
OPTIONS TO REDUCE STRAW WASTE IN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA
WHEREAS, it is estimated that in the United States that the average person uses
1.6 plastic straws per day, which results in 500 million plastic straws thrown out daily; and
WHEREAS, plastic straws are not compostable or biodegradable, but instead
photodegrade into smaller pieces which are then ingested by land and sea animals and
can eventually make their way into our food chain and clean water supply; and
WHEREAS, alternatives to the use of plastic straws include the use of paper
straws which decompose within 45-60 days; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the negative environmental impact of plastic straws, many
restaurants and other establishments in California and around the United States have
voluntarily stopped providing plastic straws or implemented a "Straws upon Request"
policy; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted Assembly Bill 1884 which shall
go into effect on January 1, 2019 and restricts the use of plastic straws in sit-down
restaurants; and
WHEREAS, neighboring municipalities and businesses throughout the State
have sought to reduce the use of plastic straws through resolutions, ordinances or
updated business policies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana's Climate Action Plan seeks through proactive
measures ways for the City to take responsibility to address waste diversion and to help
residents and businesses to save money while improving the quality of life in the
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Santa Ana hereby supports the reduction of the use of
plastic drinking straws in the City of Santa Ana and encourages local businesses to
provide alternative options to reduce plastic straw waste and promote environmentally
friendly and conscientious practices in our community.
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Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
ADOPTED this 4t" day of December, 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: 4&ui R l.e fj
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
NOT PRESENT:
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Benavides Martinez Pulido Solorio Tinaiero
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council, do hereby certify the attached Resolution No.
2018 -086 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
on December 4, 2018.
Date: `�*/ /2A
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Maria D. Huizar
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana