HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-148 N.C.S. 10/17/2011 Resolution No. 2011 -148 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING A PHARMACEUTICAL COLLECTION PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COLLECTION SERVICE
WHEREAS, the EPA is encouraging pharmaceutical take back programs; and,
WHEREAS, BAPPG has successfully implemented effective medicine take bake
programs within the San Francisco Bay Area; and,
WHEREAS, the community has demonstrated a demand for a pharmaceutical collection
program; and,
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the benefit to the environment particularly the potable
water supply by offering Petaluma residents a convenient option to appropriately dispose of
unwanted medicines; and,
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Water Agency and other entities sponsor a
pharmaceutical collection program called Safe Medicine Disposal Program that is available to
the City of Petaluma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City hereby:
1. Authorizes the Department of Water Resources & Conservation to engage in
Pharmaceutical Collection through the Safe Medicine Disposal Program.
2. Authorizes the City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement and Rate
Sheet for medical waste transportation and disposal with Asepsis Medical Waste
Transportation.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the • pp o as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 17 day of October, fo • .
2011, by the following vote:
City • orney
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney
NOES: Albertson, Barrett, Renee
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: t I "II _
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
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