2007/04/10 City Council Resolution 2007-59RESOULTION NO. 2007 -59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 966 (SIMITIAN) CONCERNING THE DISPOSAL
OF PHARMACEUTICALS
WHEREAS, the disposal of pharmaceuticals through the solid waste system or
sewage system can result in seepage of chemicals into the environment; and
WHEREAS, a 2002 US Geological Society analysis of 139 strea3ns across 30
states found that 80 percent of waterways tested had measurable concentrations of
prescription and nonprescription drugs, steroids, and reproductive hormones; and
WHEREAS, the presence of pharmaceuticals in waterways is generally attributed
to disposal through the solid waste system and sewage system; and
WHEREAS, there exist systems for the disposal of pharmaceuticals in a manner
that does not impact the environment; and
WHEREAS, consumers require a simple and readily accessible means of
directing unused pharmaceuticals to environmentally safe means of disposal; and
WHEREAS, pharmacies are the retail outlets for pharmaceuticals; and
WHEREAS, pharmacies are equipped to package and arrange transport of
pharmaceuticals for environmentally safe means of disposal; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 966 (Simitian) would require that pharmacies accept
unused pharmaceuticals for safe disposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK that the City hereby expresses its support for Senate
Bill 966 (Simitian).
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10"' day of April, 2007.
ATTEST:
19
ty Clerk
CITY OF ROWWRT PARK
Mayor Pro Tempore
NERT
BREEZE: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: ABSENT
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)