FROM:
Finance
SUBJECT:
Title
Amend Administrative Policy Environmental Preferable Purchases and Practices Policy 20-31
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2024-008, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, amending Administrative Policy Section 20-31 (Environmental Preferable Purchases and Practices)
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Create and maintain a dynamic team by promoting stability and predictability by providing consistent policy direction.
• Enhance the local environment for future generations and create a healthy economic and environmental future by encouraging conservation, waste reduction, and recycling in the community.
• Enhance the local environment for future generations and create a healthy economic and environmental future by committing to purchasing specific products and goods that are climate friendly.
DISCUSSION:
On May 27, 2008, the City Council adopted an Administrative Policy establishing guidelines for recycled content and environmentally preferred products whenever practicable. This action amends the existing policy by establishing updated guidelines that are required by the State of California SB1383 CalRecycle program. The corrective action plan was to amend the policy to reflect the language to meet the new guidelines of SB 1383 by March 1, 2024 by all jurisdictions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact
MOTION:
Approve staff’s recommendation.