Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA REVISING CITY COUNCIL POLIC Y 2000-03
PURCHASING ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE
PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, City Council policies are the official description of a City procedure, policy or practice; and
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of reviewing City Council policies to identify which ones need revisions and which ones can be rescinded; and WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is committed to environmental stewardsh ip and sustainable operations through responsible procurement practices; and WHEREAS, City Council Policy 2000 -03 Purchasing Environmentally Preferable Products was adopted in 2008 to encourage the use of products that reduce environmental impacts when cost, quality, and performance are comparable; and WHEREAS, since adoption of the policy, the State of California has enacted additional requirements, including Senate Bill 1383, which establishes procurement standards for recycled - content paper and recovered organic waste products; and WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to Council Policy 2000 -03 update definitions, incorporate SB 1383 procurement requirements, clarify departmental responsibilities, and emphasize consideration of total cost of ownership in purchasing decisions; and WHEREAS, these updates strengthen the City’s compliance with state law, support sustainable purchasing practices, and promote consistency across departments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the revised City Council Policy 2000-03 Purchasing Environmentally Preferable Products, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Courtney Chase Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager City Attorney