Calling on all ocean and beach lovers who live in North County to voice support for a single-use plastic beverage bottle reduction ordinance!
On Tuesday, March 10, the Vista City Council will discuss a draft ordinance that will phase-out the distribution of single-use plastic beverage bottles at City facilities and City-sponsored events.
If passed, the ordinance will accomplish the following:
- Prohibit distribution of plastic bottled beverages at city-affiliated events (public or private).
- Require permittees to comply with this policy when using city facilities.
- Prohibit distribution of plastic bottled beverages at city facilities, including rentals and leases.
- Prohibit the use of city funds to purchase plastic bottled beverages.
The draft ordinance is available HERE.
The staff report is available HERE.
SUBMIT A WRITTEN COMMENT
Send to PublicComments@vista.gov by 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 10th
For the subject line: Agenda Item D1 Plastic Beverage Bottle Ban at City Facilities and Events
A simple statement of support will make a difference or you can write something similar to the example below, but please personalize your message and add a few details about your concerns or experiences because heartfelt messages are always the most meaningful.
I strongly support the phase-out of single-use plastic beverage bottles at City facilities and City-sponsored events. Single-use plastics litter our community, pollute our waterways and coastline, harm wildlife, and pose risks to human health. To secure a livable planet for future generations, we must take meaningful steps to reduce unnecessary single-use plastics, including beverage bottles, and prioritize sustainable options such as alternative materials and reuse and refill systems. I respectfully urge you to support this ordinance to ensure that Vista leads by example and continues to serve as a responsible steward of our environment.
For resources to help with drafting your comments,
please refer to the Staff Report and/or the Single-use Plastic Beverage Bottle Fact Sheet.
ATTEND THE MEETING
Tuesday, March 10 @ 5:30pm
Vista City Hall
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
Council Chamber – Second Floor
If you plan to join in-person and would like to speak in support, please complete a Speaker Slip upon arrival and include Agenda Item #D1. The forms will be located on a table in the lobby near the Chamber door. Submit the slip to the City Clerk prior to the announcement of the agenda item.
Alternatively, Vista allows people to comment via Zoom. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85227999767?pwd=VEc0bCszbDhkUm5RRlVENlNvd0xuUT09#success
To speak on Zoom, “use the ‘Raise Hand’ option on the desktop/ phone app or press * 9 on your telephone when instructed to do so. Members of the public will not be shown on video; they will be able to watch and listen and to speak when called upon.”
Please keep in mind that each speaker will have 3 minutes. However, the time could possibly be reduced to two minutes if a large number of people sign up to speak.
City Council Meeting participation tips are linked HERE.
For more information, please email jjones@sandiego.surfrider.org
When we act together, we can protect our ocean, waves and beaches from plastic pollution.
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