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7.C. - Page 1 <br /> RE PO RT <br /> To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> From the Cit Mana er <br /> May 7, 2012 <br /> SUBJECT <br /> Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to Promote Sustainability by <br /> Prohibiting Retail Food Vendors in Redwood City from Using Polystyrene-Based <br /> Disposable Food Service Containers <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> 1. Conduct a Public Hearing; <br /> 2. Waive Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting Retail Food Vendors in <br /> Redwood City from Using Polystyrene-Based Containers; and <br /> 3. Adopt a Resolution Establishing Policy Goals and a Voluntary Program Eliminating <br /> Polystyrene Food Service Ware As Part of the Transition To a Mandatory Program. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> At the April 9, 2012 City Council Meeting, an ordinance prohibiting retail food vendors in <br /> Redwood City from using polystyrene-based containers was introduced, and a May 7, <br /> 2012, public hearing was set. If adopted, the proposed ordinance incorporates San <br /> Mateo County's polystyrene ban ordinance, which took effect on July 1, 2011. <br /> ANALYSIS <br /> The proposed ordinance is presented for a public hearing, waiving of second reading, <br /> and adoption. Because the ordinance is being adopted by reference, the City Council is <br /> required to hold a public hearing at the second reading and adoption of the ordinance. <br /> (Charter Section15 and Cal. Gov't Code Section 50022.1) <br /> Staff recommends that Redwood City's ordinance not become effective until a January <br /> 1, 2013, in order to an adequate transition period. During this transition period, a <br /> voluntary compliance will be encouraged and recognized pursuant to the resolution <br /> proposed for adoption. The City itself will comply with the program in ordering its own <br /> food service ware. General outreach to educate businesses and the community has <br /> already begun, and will increase during the transition period, and will include assistance <br /> from San Mateo County's Department of Environmental Health. <br /> Key elements of the proposed ordinance are: <br /> � Banned products are single-use disposable products used in restaurants and the <br /> food service industry for serving and transporting prepared, ready-to-consume <br /> food and beverages including plates, bowls, trays, and hinged or lidded <br />