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6.2.A. - Page 44 BOAR�OF SIJPERVISORS <br /> B��a�l��i a�:l �'i���"��."�'�.���� DAVE PINE <br /> CAROLE GROOM <br /> �e bpN HQRSLEY <br /> ., � ROS�JACOBS GIBSON <br /> � <br /> A�RI�NNE tiSSIER <br /> � �� ,� - John L.Ma�tbie <br /> ���.�� CDUNTY �F SAN MATE4 COER.K6FTHEBOAR� <br /> COUNT`(GOVERNMENT CENTER � REDWOOD CITY • CAL3FORNEA 94QE3-�662 {65D)363-4653 <br /> �J�1�B PraGE ADORESS: http:!lvv�rrw.co.sa�u.areo.cn.us FAX: {650)598-1027 <br /> October 29, 2D12 <br /> Honorable Alicia Aguirre, Mayor <br /> City of Redwood City <br /> 10�7 Middlefield Road <br /> Redwood City, CA 9406� <br /> Re: Reusable Bag Ordinance <br /> Dear Mayor Aguirre, <br /> We're pleased to infarm you that on October 23rd, #�e Board of Supervisors certified a Program <br /> EIR analyzing the environmental impacts of a reusable bag ordinance in 5an Mateo and parts of <br /> Santa Clara counties. T�e Board taok tne additional step of adopting a reusable bag ordinance <br /> applicable to retail establisl�ments within unincorporated San Mateo County. This ordinance will <br /> b�corr�e �ffective April 22�d, 20�3. <br /> In arder to maximize the environmental benefits outlined in the �1R, and to provide affected <br /> retailers the certainty af a regiona}ly consistent set of regulations, we are hopefuf that your city <br /> will adopt a reusable bag ordinance applicable to retail establishments within your city's <br /> jurisdiction. If each participating agency adopts the ardinance analyzed by tl�e �IR, mare than <br /> 500 m�llion piastic bags will be ta€�en out of circulation each year, benefitting the region's air <br /> quality, �iological resources, hydrolagy, anc! water quality. <br /> As a participating agency to the Program EIR, your ci�y may use it to adopt the county's <br /> ordinance by referer�ce, in complEance wi#h CEQA. No additional environmental studies or <br /> anakyses are required. To assist you with this process, please fir�d enclosed the Caunty`s <br /> adopted ordinance, a sample resolution, and a checkl�st fo ensure com�liance with CEQA. <br /> If you �ave any questions or conc�rns, please don't hesitate to can#act either of our offices or <br /> tl�e Co€�nty's Environm�ntal Health Direc#or, Dean Peterson at (650) 372-6222 <br /> Thank you very much for being a partner in this important regional enviranmental effort. <br /> S' rely, <br /> C���� �l�.0 u�— <br /> upe sar Adrienne J. Tissier Supervisor Carole Groom <br /> Cc: Jeff Ira <br />