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Cc:Stewart, Erica A; Pease, Andy; Marx, Jan; Shoresman, Michelle; Francis, Emily
Subject:Agenda Item 7a 12/13/22
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December 13, 2022
Dear Mayor Stewart and City Council Members:
In the “Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the
Climate Action Plan 2023-27 Work Program and a Determination of Consistency with the adopted
Initial Study/Negative Declaration for the 2020 Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery”, there is
an omission in the plan which should be woven into the text of the document.
Our City has been successful at calling attention to plastic pollution and the disastrous effects of
polystyrene in the past.
I would like to make sure that we as a City mention it in the text of this document.
I can see the words “plastic and polystyrene” woven into the verbiage on Page 44 Table 4.11
“Circular Economy 1.1.C Collaborate with the IWMA to educate the public on waste
minimization, and the proper sorting and disposal of organic and recyclable products.
Continue to collaborate with the IWMA to educate the public on waste minimization, and the
proper sorting and disposal of organic and recyclable products.”
There is also on Page 48 section 2.2.A:
Circular Economy 2.2.B – Build relationships with local and regional waste industry
stakeholders. In addition to organic waste diversion, a Circular Economy also includes waste
minimization, repair and reuse, and the creation of closed-loop material systems. In order to
effectively envision and implement a broader circular economy vision for the Climate Action
Plan in future years, the City will build and maintain relationships with industry leaders, local
advocates, non-profits, educators, practitioners, and implementers in the local and regional
waste industry.
We had the straw ordinance in place for a while and have a polystyrene ordinance as well.
By inserting concerns about plastic and polystyrene into this document, it will provide guidance for
residents and business owners alike.
Thank you.
Mila Vujovich-LaBarre
650 Skyline Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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milavu@hotmail.com
805-441-5818
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