PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed amendment to the PMC will prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic carryout bags and establish a charge for the specified single-use paper carryout bags at drug stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience food stores, food marts, liquor stores, farmer markets, City sponsored events, events at City facilities, and any event held on City property. The intent of the amendment is to reduce consumer use of single-use carryout bags and accelerate a shift towards reusable bags by banning plastic carryout bags and placing a charge on paper carryout bags. The proposed amendment supports the City’s adopted Green City Action Plan goals of reducing landfill waste, reducing the use of disposable product category, protecting the watershed, conserving energy and natural resources, and helping to promote a clean and sustainable environment.
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban Notice of Public Hearing-10-3-2011
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban Mitigation Monitoring Program
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban 6428 - Findings and Statement of Overriding Consideration
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban 6428 - Vol I Draft Environmental Impact Report
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban 6428 - Vol II Appendices
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban 6428 - Vol III Environmental Impact Report
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban 6496 Ordinance Addendum Environmental Impact Report
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban - LA County Staff Report and Ordinance November 16 2011