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80 The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Tarver and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 12. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Item 12a Establishment of a City-Wide Recyclinq Proqram Ms. Acosta presented her report (SR 90:416) regarding the matter. Fir. Butler expressed concern that while the City-wide recycling program was the right approach, it may give people the wrong impression that the City is not really interested in recycling because it encourages residents to throw everything into the trash and leaves the rest of the work to a garbage company. He suggested that the City provide some kind of incentive to residents to do their own recycling to get the message across that recycling is important. Mr. Tarvet agreed with Mr. Butler's comments. He stated that the recycling concept includes an educational program which encourages the reduction of those things that cannot be recycled out of the waste stream. He indicated that he would support any ordinance that would promote the use of paper instead of plastic. Ms. Mohr added that another means would be to create a demand for products made from recycled materials. Mr. Mercer stated that the City has $30,000 to initiate a recycling incentive program. He commented that recycling starts with children and that it should be taught in schools. Mr. Butler commented that he had received several calls from residents who already recycle and who are opposed to having 90-gallon trash containers. It was moved by Mr. Brandes, and seconded by Mr. Butler, that Resolution No. 90-198 be adopted, approving the agreement with Pleasanton Garbage Service for a City-wide Recycling Program. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Tarver and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 10-16-90 - 24 -