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6.1.A. - Page 10 both systems are extremely old and capital improvements are a key component. Mayor Aguirre thanked Council Members Foust, Ira, and Seybert for serving on this committee and looking into these important issues. Motion carried by unanimous electronic vote. MINUTE ORDER 12-089 C. Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to Promote Sustainability by Prohibiting Retail Food Vendors in Redwood City from Using Polystyrene-Based Disposable Food Service Containers Mr. Smith, noted that at the April 9 meeting, the Council introduced an ordinance to initiate this action and tonight with this recommendation the Council will be banning the use of polystyrene from food services in our community. He opined this action will have various benefits and there will be a coordinated effort between the City and the County to inform the community. He noted the ordinance will be effective January 1, 2013. He also introduced Mr. Dean Peterson, Environmental Health Director with the County of San Mateo. One Council Member inquired about a letter received from the California Restaurant Association and a plan to have better ways to dispose of littering and education on how to improve it. Mr. Smith confirmed that was going to be part of the Action Plan. Other Council Members asked other questions. Mayor Aguirre opened the Public Hearing. Public Comment Josh Sonnenfeld, speaking on behalf of Save the Bay, expressed their thanks to City Council for moving forward on this. He said the Redwood Creek and other waterways suffer from pollution and commented favorably on San Mateo County's ordinance. He asked for more consistency for retailers and customers and asked that other cities join others in this ban. Marianna Tubman said she lives in unincorporated North Fair Oaks and is also part of the Sierra Club's Loma Prieta group. She spoke in favor of less use of plastics. She expressed her thanks on moving ahead with this and would like to encourage the City to do outreach at North Fair Oaks festivals and the Fourth of July to not bring plastic bottles and styrofoam to public events. M/S Seybert/Gee to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Recommendation: ORDINANCE No. 2382 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADDING NEW ARTICLE XI (POLYSTYRENE BASED DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE PROHIBITION) TO CHAPTER 13 (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH) (First Reading/Introduction 04/09/2012; publication dates 04/25/12 and 05/04/12) M/S Ira/Pierce to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried by electronic vote. 3. Adopt a Resolution Establishing Policy Goals and a Voluntary Program Eliminating Polystyrene Food Service Ware As Part of the Transition to a Mandatory Program. JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY May 7, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7