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SUSTAINABILITY - ACTION ITEM - Receive and Discuss an Update Regarding the Outreach Plan for the Proposal to Ban Single-Use Plastic Beverage Bottles, Balloons, Butts (Smoking), Astro-Turf, and Single-Use Bags Not Pre-Exempted by California Public Resources Code.
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Meeting Date: August 22, 2024
Contact Person: Sean Singletary, Public Works Department
Phone: (310) 253-6457
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: Email via GovDelivery (08/19/2024): Meetings and Agendas - Sustainability Subcommittee, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; Stay Informed - Community Gardening, Sustainability and Environmental Issues, Urban Forest Management, Environmental Programs and Events
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director / City Engineer (08/15/2024)
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On April 29, 2024, City Council heard a presentation by Public Works Environmental Programs and Operations Division (EPO) staff regarding proposals to ban single-use plastic beverage bottles, balloons, smoking, and plastic bags (coined “4Bs’). Council directed staff to research and refine the bans with the Sustainability Committee and provide public outreach. Council also added Astro-Turf to the list of proposed bans.
At this meeting, staff will provide an update regarding the residential and commercial outreach plan progress for the proposed bans for feedback and comment.
Committee may discuss and provide staff direction.
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