HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-042 N.C.S. 04/05/2010Resolution No. 2010-042 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
Ai1THORIZING TI~E MAYOR TO SIGN THE LET'TEfl2
OF SiJPPORT FOR CAL.IFORNIA ASSEMBL,Y BILL 2256
REI.ArTING TO 'THE I)EFINITION OF FLi1SI~ABLE WIPES
WHEREAS, California Assemblymember Jared Huffman - 6'" Assembly District visited
Petaluma's Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility in Fall 2009; and,
WI~EREAS, during this visit, Assemblymember Huffman became aware of the negative
impact disposing "flushable" wipes had on public sewer systems; and,
WHEREAS, "flushable" wipes do not break down in the sewer system and frequently
clog residential laterals, pipes and pumps; and,
W~IEI2EAS, Assemblymember Huffman has introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 2256
regarding the labeling of flushable products; and,
W~IEREAS, the lack of legally mandated definition of "flushable" has led to a lack of
clear reference to the consumer on what products can be flushed into the wastewater system; and,
WI~EREAS, the use of products which are not "flushable" potentially leads to se~wer
system damage and overflows, which may pose a threat to public health and the environment.
NOW, 'I'HEREFORE, BE I~' RESOLVED that the City Council of the City hereby:
1. Supports the California AB 2256.
2. Authorizes the Mayor to sign a letter of Support of AB 2256.
Under the power and authority conPerred upon this Counci I by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the r ed a to
Councii of the Ciry oi'Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 5`h day of April, 2010, for
by the following vote:
City orney
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, 1-lealy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt ~_,,~ ~„1
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NOES: None ` ~
ABSENT: Harris ~
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ABSTAIN: None `..~-'" ~~~ /
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