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SUPPORT A SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ORDINANCE FOR CORONADO

Exciting development! Let's take action!!

Single-use plastics are on the Coronado City Council agenda for tomorrow (Tuesday, September 17th). 

The Council previously directed staff to review City, County, and State policies regarding single-use plastic products. The analysis has been completed, and staff will present the completed "Review of Single--Use Plastic Regulations/"

The report includes the following options for the Council to discuss: "direct staff to continue to monitor pending state legislation (e.g., SB 1053, AB 1590), conduct additional research, prepare and return with ordinances of interest, or take no action at this time."

We are advocating for the development and adoption of a comprehensive ordinance to reduce single-use plastics.

Coronado is the only beach city in San Diego County that has yet to implement plastic reduction policies, and the decision made by the Council will determine if they will finally move forward with an ordinance to reduce single-use plastics.

We hope you can join us in person in Coronado and/or will send an email in support. Here’s how you can participate:

SUBMIT A WRITTEN COMMENT

(Please send by 12pm on Tuesday, September 17th.

The email address is  cityclerk@coronado.ca.us)

Subject: Item #10d, Single-Use Plastics

Comments/Talking Points: (Even a simple statement, such as the example below, will be impactful.)

I urge the Coronado City Council to direct staff to draft a comprehensive single-use plastic reduction ordinance in order to address plastic pollution caused by polystyrene foam (Stryrofoam) products, single-use plastic takeaway bags, single-use plastic beverage bottles, and single-use plastic foodservice-ware.

(Personalized emails are always the most effective so please modify as you see fit—and if you live, work, or go to school in Coronado, be sure to include that information in your message.)

Instantaneous Option for the Super Busy 

Feel free to edit as you see fit. If you live, work, or go to school in Coronado, please include that information and don't forget to sign with your name! 

ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING

• Review the agenda HERE

  • Coronado City Hall Council Chamber;
  • 1825 Strand Way, Coronado (south end of City Hall).
  • We will meet outside City Hall at 3:45 pm and will gather again afterward to debrief.
  • If you will be arriving late, please message Janis at jjones@sandiego.surfrider.org for meeting updates.

• Speak in support during the City Council Meeting

  • Please see the participation tips if you would like to speak in support and/or email rap@sandiego.surfrider.org for more information.