HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2006 2466 2006 0517RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -2466
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WASTE
REDUCTION AND RECYCLED - CONTENT PRODUCT
PROCUREMENT PRACTICES
WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark adopted the Source Reduction and
Recycling Element in 1991; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's goal to promote the use of reusable, recyclable,
and recycled products, and to encourage waste reduction activities as part of the
City's plan to meet AB 939 goals; and
WHEREAS, in support of its vision to serve as a leader in integrated waste
management, the City's waste reduction and recycled- content product
procurement practices shall be an example for other jurisdictions and businesses
to follow; and
WHEREAS, in developing a new waste reduction and recycled content
product procurement policy for the City, the City acknowledges that changes to
internal business operations have resulted in efficiencies for the City. Therefore,
the City's future waste reduction policies and programs shall focus on
improvements to business functions to efficiently use resources, time, labor, and
materials that will result in waste reduction; and
WHEREAS, Executive Staff and managerial support is critical to improving
business functional efficiency and achieving waste reduction and recycled
content product procurement goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Moorpark establishes the
following Waste Reduction and Recycled- content Product Procurement
Practices:
a. The City of Moorpark shall purchase and use reusable, recyclable,
and recycled products whenever possible to the extent that such
use does not negatively impact health, safety, economic
constraints, performance standards or operational efficiency.
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b. When approved by the City Manager, a not -to- exceed ten (10)
percent price preference may be given to qualified products that are
reusable, recyclable, or made from recycled material.
C. Recycled paper shall be used for products that are highly visible to
the public, including letterhead, copy paper, and business cards.
d. When recycled products are used, reasonable efforts shall be
undertaken to label them to indicate that they contain recycled
materials.
e. All City staff shall practice waste reduction procedures, such as
duplex copying, avoiding excess packaging, and minimizing use of
disposables (toner cartridges, kitchen supplies, etc.).
f. Each City department shall examine purchasing requirements and
maximize use of products that are durable, reusable, recyclable,
and made from recycled feedstock. Such products could include
office supplies, compost, motor oil, paint, tires, and construction
materials.
g. Contractors and consultants bidding to provide products or services
to the City should demonstrate compliance with the City's
purchasing and waste reduction practices to the greatest extent
possible.
h. The City shall develop conditions of approval for new residential
and commercial construction that will provide adequate space for
recycling activities. Conditions shall also be developed that
encourage use of recycled building materials and maximize
opportunities for the recycling of demolition and construction
materials.
The City shall investigate joint purchasing opportunities with other
local governments as a way to maximize economic benefit to all
jurisdictions.
j. Staff from the Finance Department and Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Department shall meet annually to review
purchasing practices and shall propose any identified changes to
the City Manager for possible adoption and implementation.
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SECTION 2. The City Clerk
resolution and shall cause a certified solution to
resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPT D this 17th day of
ATTEST:
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Deborah S. Traffenstedt, ity Clerk
to the adoption of the
filed in the book of original
unter,
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California,
do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2006-
2466 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular
meeting held on the 17th day of May, 2006, and that the same was adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Pro
Tempore Mikos
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Hunter
ABSTAIN: None
2006.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 30th day of May,
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Jerk
(seal)