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Rincon Consultants, Inc. - 2011-10-03
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAG REDUCTION ORDINANCE EIR THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY, and Rincon Consultants, Inc., a California Corporation hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT." WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to prepare an EIR for the Single-Use Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance; and Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 3.03, relating to procurement of professional service contracts have been complied with; and CONSULTANT has been selected to perform these services, NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These services shall sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT." CONSULTANT hereby designates Matthew Maddox who shall represent it and be its sole contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement. agreelsurfnet/professional sves to$49 12-07 1 of 11 2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. 3. TERM; TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to commence on October 03 , 20 11 (the "Commencement Date"). This Agreement shall automatically terminate three (3) years from the Commencement Date, unless extended or sooner terminated as provided herein. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no later than 12 months from the Commencement Date. The time for performance of the tasks identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in Exhibit "A." This schedule may be amended to benefit the PROJECT if mutually agreed to in writing by CITY and CONSULTANT. In the event the Commencement Date precedes the Effective Date, CONSULTANT shall be bound by all terms and conditions as provided herein. 4. COMPENSATION In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT on a time and materials basis at the rates specified in Exhibit "B," which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Agreement, a fee, including all costs and expenses, not to exceed Twenty Nine thousand nine hundred fourty eight Dollars ($29,948.00). 5. EXTRA WORK In the event CITY requires additional services not included in Exhibit "A" or changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A," CONSULTANT will undertake such agree/surfnet/professional svcs to$49 12-07 2 of 11 work only after receiving written authorization from CITY. Additional compensation for such extra work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained. 6. METHOD OF PAYMENT CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "B." 7. DISPOSITION OF PLANS, ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS CONSULTANT agrees that title to all materials prepared hereunder, including, without limitation, all original drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations, computer code, language, data or programs, maps, memoranda, letters and other documents, shall belong to CITY, and CONSULTANT shall turn these materials over to CITY upon expiration or termination of this Agreement or upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. These materials may be used by CITY as it sees fit. 8. HOLD HARMLESS CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, judgments, demands and defense costs (including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or nature) arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's (or CONSULTANT's subcontractors, if any) negligent (or alleged negligent) performance of this Agreement or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement by CONSULTANT, its officers, agents or employees except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. CONSULTANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense and CITY shall approve selection of CONSULTANT's counsel. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are agree/surfnet/professional svcs to$49 12-07 3 of 11 applicable. The policy limits do not act as limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT. 9. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish to CITY a professional liability insurance policy covering the work performed by it hereunder. This policy shall provide coverage for CONSULTANT's professional liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and in the aggregate. The above-mentioned insurance shall not contain a self-insured retention without the express written consent of CITY; however an insurance policy "deductible" of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less is permitted. A claims-made policy shall be acceptable if the policy further provides that: A. The policy retroactive date coincides with or precedes the initiation of the scope of work (including subsequent policies purchased as renewals or replacements). B. CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of circumstances or incidents that might give rise to future claims. CONSULTANT will make every effort to maintain similar insurance during the required extended period of coverage following PROJECT completion. If insurance is terminated for any reason, CONSULTANT agrees to purchase an extended reporting provision of at least two (2) years to report claims arising from work performed in connection with this Agreement. If CONSULTANT fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refuses to furnish the CITY with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the CITY shall have the right, at the CITY's election, to agree/surfnet/professional svcs to$49 12-07 4 of 11 forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not affect Consultant's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. CONSULTANT waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the CITY for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the CITY. 10. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder, CONSULTANT shall furnish to CITY a certificate of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the foregoing insurance coverage as required by this Agreement; the certificate shall: A. provide the name and policy number of each carrier and policy; B. state that the policy is currently in force; and C. shall promise that such policy shall not be suspended, voided or canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice; however, ten (10) days' prior written notice in the event of cancellation for nonpayment of premium. CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the work under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by CITY. The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate from CONSULTANT's defense, hold harmless and indemnification obligations as set forth in this Agreement. CITY or its representative shall at all times have the right to demand the original or a copy of the policy of insurance. CONSULTANT shall pay, in a prompt and timely manner,the premiums on the insurance hereinabove required. agree/surfnet/professional svcs to$49 12-07 5 of 11 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this Agreement as an independent contractor herein and not as an employee of CITY. CONSULTANT shall secure at its own cost and expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of all taxes, social security, state disability insurance compensation, unemployment compensation and other payroll deductions for CONSULTANT and its officers, agents and employees and all business licenses, if any, in connection with the PROJECT and/or the services to be performed hereunder. 12. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner. CITY may terminate CONSULTANT's services hereunder at any time with or without cause, and whether or not the PROJECT is fully complete. Any termination of this Agreement by CITY shall be made in writing, notice of which shall be delivered to CONSULTANT as provided herein. In the event of termination, all finished and unfinished documents, exhibits, report, and evidence shall, at the option of CITY, become its property and shall be promptly delivered to it by CONSULTANT. 13. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION This Agreement is a personal service contract and the work hereunder shall not be assigned, delegated or subcontracted by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without the prior express written consent of CITY. If an assignment, delegation or subcontract is approved, all approved assignees, delegates and subconsultants must satisfy the insurance requirements as set forth in Sections 9 and 10 hereinabove. agree/surfhet/professional svcs to$49 12-07 6 of 11 14. COPYRIGHTS/PATENTS CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work, item or material produced as a result of this Agreement. 15. CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS CONSULTANT shall employ no CITY official nor any regular CITY employee in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of CITY shall have any financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California Government Code. 16. NOTICES Any notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be given either by personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated in Section 1 hereinabove) or to CITY as the situation shall warrant, or by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same in the United States Postal Service, to the addresses specified below. CITY and CONSULTANT may designate different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates or other communications will be sent by notifying the other party via personal delivery, a reputable overnight carrier or U. S. certified mail-return receipt requested: TO CITY: TO CONSULTANT: City of Huntington Beach Rincon Consultants, Inc. ATTN: Scott Hess Attn: �-� --- 2000 Main Street 180 North Ashwood Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Ventura, California 93003 agree/surfnet/professional svcs to$49 12-07 7 of 11 17. CONSENT When CITY's consent/approval is required under this Agreement, its consent/approval for one transaction or event shall not be deemed to be a consent/approval to any subsequent occurrence of the same or any other transaction or event. 18. MODIFICATION No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by both parties. 19. SECTION HEADINGS The titles, captions, section, paragraph and subject headings, and descriptive phrases at the beginning of the various sections in this Agreement are merely descriptive and are included solely for convenience of reference only and are not representative of matters included or excluded from such provisions, and do not interpret, define, limit or describe, or construe the intent of the parties or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. 20. INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, void, illegal or invalid, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the remaining covenants and provisions of this Agreement. No covenant or provision shall be deemed dependent upon any other unless so expressly provided here. As used in this Agreement, the masculine or neuter gender and singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the context so indicates or requires. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as agree/su fnet/professional sves to$49 12-07 8 of 11 to require the commission of any act contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provision contained herein and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation contrary to which the parties have no right to contract, then the latter shall prevail, and the provision of this Agreement which is hereby affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law. 21. DUPLICATE ORIGINAL The original of this Agreement and one or more copies hereto have been prepared and signed in counterparts as duplicate originals, each of which so executed shall, irrespective of the date of its execution and delivery, be deemed an original. Each duplicate original shall be deemed an original instrument as against any party who has signed it. 22. IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT shall be responsible for full compliance with the immigration and naturalization laws of the United States and shall, in particular, comply with the provisions of the United States Code regarding employment verification. 23. LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED CONSULTANT and CITY agree that CITY is not liable for payment of any subcontractor work involving legal services, and that such legal services are expressly outside the scope of services contemplated hereunder. CONSULTANT understands that pursuant to Huntington Beach City Charter Section 309, the City Attorney is the exclusive legal counsel for CITY; and CITY shall not be liable for payment of any legal services expenses incurred by CONSULTANT. agree/surfnet/professional sves to$49 12-07 9 of 11 24. ATTORNEY'S FEES In the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret and/or enforce the terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's fees from the nonprevailing party. 25. SURVIVAL Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which by their sense and context survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall so survive. 26. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 27. SIGNATORIES Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify CITY fully for any injuries or damages to CITY in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact,held by th ignatory or is withdrawn. CONSULTANT's initials 28. ENTIRETY The parties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily following extensive arm's length negotiation, and that each has had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel prior to executing this Agreement. The parties also acknowledge and agree that no representations, inducements, promises, agreements or warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made by that party or anyone acting on that party's agree/surfnet/professional Svcs to$49 12-07 10 of 11 behalf, which are not embodied in this Agreement, and that that parry has not executed this Agreement in reliance on any representation, inducement, promise, agreement, warranty, fact or circumstance not expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached exhibits, contain the entire agreement between the parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior understandings and agreements whether oral or in writing between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof. 29. EFFECTIVE DATE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized officers. This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Attorney. This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein. CONSULTANT, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a municipal corporation of the State of Rincon Consultants, Inc. Califo a COMPANY NAME 4A Director/Chief By: (Pursuant To HBMC§3.03.100) print name ITS: (circle one)Chainn residen ice President APPROVED AS TO FORM: AND -"Y� City Attorney By: i Date print name ITS: (circle one)Secre hiC of Financial O er/Asst. Secretary—Treasurer agree/surfnet/professional svcs to$49 12-07 11 of 11 EXHIBIT "A" A. STATEMENT OF WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed) Rincon Consultants, Inc. will prepare the environmental impact report for the proposed Single-Use Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance. B. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Collect Data/Prepare Project Description 2. Review City-Prepared Notice of Prepartion 3. Prepare Draft EIR 4. Prepare Final EIR 5. Meetings and Management Coordination C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: I. Consultant will perform as an extension of staff. 2. City will make timely payments as outlined in Exhibit "B" D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT SCHEDULE: Work will initiate upon notice to proceed by the City of Huntington Beach "Detailed Scope of Work is attached" EXHIBIT A Proposal to Prepare City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR City of Huntington Beach Singlet-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR Cost Estimate 813012011 Rincon Consultants Tasks Cost Hours Principal Planner Graphics Clerical $175/hour $105/hour $75/hour $551hour 1. Kickoff Meeting $740 8 6 2 2. Review of City-prepared NOP and Initial Study $210 2 2 3. Public Scoping Meeting $780 8 6 2 4. Administrative Draft EIR 4.1 Summary $320 4 2 2 4.2 Introduction and Environmental Setting $390 4 3 1 4.3 Project Description $745 7 1 4 2 4.4 EnvironmentallmpactAnalysis Air Quality $2,660 24 2 22 Biological Resources $2,750 26 2 20 4 Hydrology and Water Quality $1,435 13 1 12 Greenhouse Gases $2,450 22 2 20 Utilities and Service Systems $2,030 18 2 16 4.5 Other CEQA-Required Sections $1,225 11 1 10 4.6 Alternatives(3) $2,180 20 2 16 2 5. Draft EIR $2,750 26 2 20 4 6. Final EIR 6.1 Responses to Comments/MMRP $3,020 28 2 24 2 6.2 Publication of Final EIR $780 8 6 2 7.Public Hearings(2) $1,680 16 16 Project Management(including project meetings) $2,4951 23 4 15 4 Subtotal Rincon Labor: $28,640 268 21 220 19 8 Additional Costs Supplies and Miscellaneous Expenses $1,189 General and Administrative $119 Subtotal Additional Costs: $1,308 TOTAL: Labor+Additional Costs $29,948 City of Huntington Beach 18 Proposal to Prepare City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR 4.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW 4.1 General Approach/Methodology The EIR for the proposed ordinance will be a"programmatic' study that will consider the overall effects of the proposed program at a conceptual level. The EIR will be an atypical CEQA document insofar as the subject of the study will not have site-specific,or even local,impacts that can be readily ascertained. Rather,it is anticipated that any beneficial or adverse impacts associated with implementing the ordinances would fall into the realm of incremental contributions to regional,national,or even global changes. Consequently,the analysis will focus largely on the more "global" implications of mandated recycling and restrictions on carryout bags generally,with a secondary focus on the incremental contribution of the proposed ordinances to these larger effects. Specifically,the analysis will consider the life cycles of different types of bags and associated environmental effects. We understand and have recently used the Master Environmental Assessment addressing the environmental impacts of various types of single-use and reusable bags(prepared by Green Cities California,March 2010) as part of the Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR that Rincon prepared for the City of Santa Monica as well as the Single-Use Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR for the City of Sunnyvale. The EIR analysis will rely heavily on data from this background document as well as from other locally adopted plans,policies and technical studies provided by City and documents produced by other agencies that have considered similar ordinances,including but not limited to the cities of San Jose,San Francisco,Sunnyvale, Palo Alto,Santa Monica,Long Beach,Alameda County,Santa Clara County,and the County of Los Angeles. We anticipate that a key element of the EIR will be to weigh the pros and cons of the proposed ordinance and the proposed restrictions on plastic and paper bags,covering points raised by stakeholder groups and weighing the evidence provided in support of their position against evidence in support of the proposed restrictions. In this way,the EIR will serve as a clearinghouse of information for the various points of view regarding this topic,thus affording decision makers and the public the opportunity to weigh the range of evidence and expert opinions regarding the merits of the recycling ordinance and restricting certain types of bags. 4.2 Report Outline/Scope of Services The EIR will include the documentation components required by CEQA. These include: (1) Summary; (2)Project Description; (3) Environmental Setting; (4) Discussion of Environmental Impacts (including project impacts,mitigation measures,and cumulative impacts-for the seven issue areas discussed below); (5) Discussion of Alternatives; (6) Discussion of Growth Inducing Impacts;and (7)Discussion of Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes. The EIR will specifically analyze the following issue areas: • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Greenhouse Gases • Hydrology and Water Quality City of Huntington Beach 9 Proposal to Prepare City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR • Utilities and Service Systems The major tasks in the environmental review process are described below. 1. Kickoff Meeting. Rincori s Project Manager will attend a kickoff meeting for the project. This meeting will serve as a forum to review and confirm study objectives and establish an operational protocol. Working schedules will be finalized and details for scheduled F '' tasks will be discussed. Rincori s project team will use this opportunity to collect any relevant studies and _ '< information not already transmitted(i.e.,previous consultant and staff reports,related Council policy documents,etc.). The kickoff meeting will also allow the City staff/consultant team an opportunity to thoroughly discuss the approach to environmental evaluation and possible project alternatives. Community concerns that have surfaced to date will also be discussed. Following the meeting,Rincon will work with City of Huntington Beach Staff,local businesses,Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce,and stakeholder groups in order to address the community concerns within the EIR analysis. 2. Review of Initial Study and Notice of Preparation (NOP) -Rincori s project manager will review a City staff-prepared Initial Study that identifies the proposed program elements, evaluates potential CEQA impacts,and includes supporting tables, graphics,and illustrations to adequately characterize the project and analyze potential impacts. Rincon would provide a peer review of the draft Initial Study and NOP. Rincon will also provide the City reference documents to assist in the preparation of the Initial Study and NOP. Once completed,the NOP and Initial Study will be circulated for review. It is assumed that the City will be responsible for coordination of all required noticing for the NOP in accordance with CEQA including filing with the State Clearinghouse. 3. Public Scoping Meeting-EIR scoping meetings are required for projects deemed to be of regional significance. Given the nature of the project,we will conduct a public scoping meeting with responsible agencies,stakeholders and the community. Rincori s Project Manager will attend and conduct the EIR scoping meetings during the 30-day NOP circulation period. The purpose of this meeting will be to introduce the community to the proposed project,provide an overview of the EIR process,and obtain input on the EIR scope of work. Rincon will prepare and make a brief PowerPoint presentation and provide all necessary handouts for the meeting(agendas,sign-in sheets,comment sheets,etc.). We assume that City staff will schedule the meeting and will perform the necessary noticing for these meetings. 4. Administrative Draft EIR-Rincon will prepare and submit to the City an electronic version of the Administrative Draft EIR,which will address the components/issues listed below,in accordance with CEQA requirements. As part of the technical analysis,Rincon will utilize existing studies/research,including other single use bag ordinance EIRs available from the cities of Santa Monica(prepared by Rincon),and Sunnyvale (prepared by Rincon),the County of Los Angeles,the Master Environmental Assessment on Single-Use and Reusable Bags prepared by Green Cities California,and environmental documentation City of Huntington Beach 10 Proposal to Prepare City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR available from CalRecycle on Mandatory Recycling. The Administrative Draft EIR will include the following: • Executive Summary-Summary of the proposed ordinance and associated environmental consequences presented in tabular format to simplify review by decision-makers and the general public. The summary will also list project alternatives,discretionary actions that are required,and identify any known areas of public controversy. • Introduction and Environmental Setting-Introductory sections,required by CEQA, that lay the groundwork for and summarize the substantive analysis to follow(the introduction describes the purpose and legal authority of the study,and provide a discussion of lead,responsible and trustee agencies;the environmental setting provides a general description of the existing urban geographic character of the City of Huntington Beach and the regional vicinity). • Consistency with Plans and Policies-The EIR will include a section that describes the proposed ordinance's consistency with relevant regional and local plans and policies. This analysis will include,but will not be limited to the following: City of Huntington Beach General Plan;and the current South Coast Air Quality Management District's Air Quality Management Plan. • Environmental Impact Analysis-Analysis of impacts determined through the EIR scoping process to be potentially significant;this will include four main components: o Setting (description of current conditions with respect to the issue are in question, including the existing regulatory environment); o Impact analysis (discussion of potentially significant effects of the proposed project,impacts are typically compared to established "thresholds of significance"); o Mitigation measures (methods by which significant effects can be reduced or eliminated); and, o Level of significance after mitigation (discussion of whether or not proposed mitigation measures reduce impacts to below the adopted significance threshold). For each environmental issue analysis section,the"Impacts" subsection will begin with a list of all issues contained in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines,following by a listing of the thresholds for significance to be used. The analysis will then proceed with the detailed analysis of each issue determined to be"Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation" or"Potentially Significant Impact." For each environmental issue requiring EIR analysis,the EIR will state the area of potential impact,followed by an analysis discussion that describes the method for determining significance(impact threshold) and a comparison of the project impacts to that threshold,mitigation measures specific to the environmental issue,and discussion of the level of significance after mitigation. The EIR will be focused on those resource areas on which the proposed project may have a potential impact. The Initial Study,as well as the Notice of Preparation and any responses that are submitted,will be incorporated as an appendix in the Draft EIR. City of Huntington Beach 11 Proposal to Prepare City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR ® Other CEQA-Required Discussions-Discussions of other items required by the CEQA Guidelines,include an analysis of potential growth-inducing impacts and a listing of significant irreversible changes. ® Alternatives -Up to three alternatives to be identified during the course of the study in consultation with City staff. The alternatives' evaluation will be in less detail than for the proposed project,but will provide decision-makers and the public information to understand the differences between the environmental effects of the alternatives; specifically,the analysis will identify whether the alternative's impact would be less than or greater than that of the project,the magnitude of impact,and general mitigation requirements,if any). 5. Draft EIR. The Draft EIR will incorporate all relevant City staff comments on the ADEIR. Rincon will deliver a.PDF"reproducible master' version of the document to the City of Huntington Beach for printing and website posting. The Draft EIR document will be ! circulated for public comment fora period of 45 days,as , required by CEQA. We assume that the City will print and G will circulate the document to the State Clearinghouse and responsible agencies and will be responsible for required newspaper and other noticing of the documents7 - availability. 6. Final EIR. The Final EIR will include all comment letters received during the public review period,responses to all comments received on the Draft EIR, and any necessary text changes. We anticipate the majority of comment letters received by the City would be from supporters of the proposed ordinance. However,we also anticipate and would be prepared to address any comments from opponents of the ordinance including Save the Plastic Bag Coalition and the American Chemistry Council. Rincon has extensive experience providing written responses to letters from both of these organizations as part of the CEQA process for carryout bag ordinances for Santa Monica,Sunnyvale and Long Beach. We are very familiar with the tactics and information sources used by these groups and will be able to utilize our previous experience to address any comments that the City may receive. The Final EIR will also include a mitigation monitoring and reporting program in accordance with City requirements. An electronic copy (.PDF) of the Administrative Final EIR will be submitted for City staff review. Rincon will then p deliver a .PDF"reproducible master"version of the document to the City for printing and for posting on the City website posting. We assume that the City will be responsible for mailing the Final EIR to responsible and trustee agencies and interested public organizations following the requirements of CEQA. The Final EIR will include a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program(MMRP). Essentially,the MMRP will take the form of a detailed table,which will compile all of the mitigation measures developed within the body of the EIR,as well as information necessary to monitor compliance with each measure. The program will include: ® Suggested wording as a condition of approval; City of Huntington Beach 12 Proposal to Prepare City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR • Identification of persons/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance with each condition; • Timing when monitoring must occur, • Frequency of monitoring;and, • Criteria to be used to determine compliance with conditions. 7. Public Hearings. Rincori s Project Manager will attend up to two public hearings (Planning Commission and/or City Council Meetings)on the project. At City staff s request,we will prepare and deliver a presentation that summarizes the CEQA process and the findings of our analysis. Following approval of the proposed ordinance,Rincon will assist the City in preparing and submitting a Notice of Determination to be filed with the Orange County Clerk's office. It is assumed that the City would prepare the Notice of Determination and Rincon would provide a peer review. It is also assumed that the City would be responsible for filing the Notice of Determination with the Orange County Clerk's office. 4.3 Technical Approach to Eli2 Issues Rincori s technical approach to the issues that we anticipate studying in the EIR is described below. The issues that we anticipate will be the focus of the EIR include: • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Greenhouse Gases • Hydrology and Water Quality • Utilities and Service Systems Air Quality This section will analyze the proposed ordinance's long-term impacts to local and regional air quality. Since the proposed ordinance does not involve any physical development,it is anticipated that there would be no emissions related to construction. Therefore,the EIR analysis will focus on operational air quality impacts associated with carryout bag manufacturing facilities and the impacts associated with truck trips that deliver carryout bags in Huntington Beach. Air pollutant emissions will be calculated using the CalEEMod air quality model and compared to South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD significance thresholds. Please note that as of February 2011,CaIEEMod is the SCAQMD's recommended air quality model replacing the URBEMIS model. If emissions are found to exceed SCAQMD thresholds,appropriate mitigation will be identified. In addition,to calculate emissions related to carryout bags,the analysis will utilize various studies that have estimated air � emissions for different types of carryout bags(single-use plastic,paper or reusable bags) to determine a per bag emissions rate. The EIR analysis will then determine existing emissions from existing carryout bag use in the City and quantify the emissions associated with altering the use as a result of the proposed ordinance. We will then determine whether the change in emissions as a result of the ordinance would result in any significant impacts in relation to the SCAQMD thresholds. City of Huntington Beach 13 Proposal to Prepare City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR Biological Resources. Various studies have found that single use plastic bags may result in a significant impact upon biological resources primarily related to litter that enters aquatic and marine habitats. As described in these studies,litter that eventually enters coastal habitats can adversely affect sensitive species that inhabit coastal and marine environments,including sea turtles, seals,whales,otters,or bird species as a result of ingestion or entanglement. This section will analyze the proposed ordinance's impacts to biological resources,including both direct impacts associated with the proposed single-use carryout bag ordinance and indirect effects to off-site biological resources (including the Pacific Ocean and Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve). Greenhouse Gases. The issue of greenhouse gases (GHGs)and global climate change(GCC) has emerged as a critical topic under CEQA and recommended environmental checklist in the CEQA Guidelines has recently been updated to include this topic. The analysis of GHGs/GCC will discuss the general nature and sources of GCC,current efforts to regulate GHGs(including recent Office of Planning and Research publications and guidelines relating to how GCC should be addressed in CEQA documents),and the proposed ordinance's potential contribution to this cumulative issue. The project analysis will quantify emissions associated with manufacturing, transportation and disposal of carryout bags as these are the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis will use the latest version of the CaIEEMod air quality model and compare emissions to the statewide GHG inventory. Similar to the air quality analysis,the GHG analysis will utilize various studies to produce a per bag GHG emissions rate to compare existing conditions with proposed conditions under the ordinance. In addition,we will quantify emissions from any additional truck trips associated with mandatory recycling countywide. The discussion will also compare project emissions to suggested thresholds from the SCAQMD. If determined to be necessary,measures that would minimize the project's contribution to GCC to the maximum extent feasible will be recommended. Hydrology and Water Quality. Although the ordinance would not involve any physical development that would directly affect hydrology and water quality,this section will analyze impacts associated with impacts to surface water drainage and water quality issues as a result of the increased use of carryout bags. Drainage impacts will relate to carryout bag litter while the water quality impacts will relate to litter as well as manufacturing of carryout bags. The analysis will provide background of the effects of various types of carryout bags (plastic,paper and reusable) and determine drainage and water quality impacts related to the reduction in the use of single-use bags. Utilities and Service Systems. Impacts to utilities and service systems as a result of the City's proposed ordinance may include impacts related to wastewater generation,water supply,and solid waste disposal. The EIR analysis would determine how the proposed ordinance would alter water use,wastewater generation or solid waste disposal related to carryout bags in Huntington Beach. Specifically,the analysis will evaluate water use and wastewater generation associated with the manufacturing process of carryout bags,water use and wastewater as a result washing/sanitizing reusable bags,and the anticipated change in the amount of solid waste related to carryout bag use that would result from the proposed ordinance. City of Huntington Beach 14 Proposal to Prepare City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR 4.4 Project Schedule The following is a list of deliverable products to be provided along with the timeframes for completion of these products. Our proposed timeline is shown on the following page. Assuming three weeks for City staff review of draft work products,we believe that the EIR process can be completed within approximately 7 months as shown in the timeline on the following page. 1. Kickoff Meeting. Rincon will arrange and manage a project kickoff meeting within two weeks of receipt of notice to proceed. Within one week of the kickoff meeting,Rincon will provide a summary of the meeting proceedings. 2. Review of Notice of Preparation(NOP). Within one week of submittal,Rincon will provide comments and edits for the peer review of the Initial Study and NOP(which are to be prepared by City staff). Following submittal of Rincon's comments on the Initial Study and NOP,it is assumed that City staff will incorporate comments and edits and prepare a Final NOP and Initial Study for distribution to the State Clearinghouse within two(2) weeks. 3. EIR Scoping Meetings. Rincon,with City staff will conduct the scoping meeting within the 30-day NOP period. 4. Administrative Draft EIR. An electronic version of the Administrative Draft EIR will be delivered within eight weeks of the release of the NOP. 5. Draft EIR. One(1)reproducible master copy of the Draft EIR will be delivered within two weeks of receipt of City staff comments on the Administrative Draft EIR. If review of additional versions of the Administrative Draft FIR is required,Rincon will respond to comments on subsequent versions within one week. It is assumed that City staff will prepare and submit the Notice of Completion,Notice of Availability,Newspaper Notice and will mail the Draft EIR to responsible and trustee agencies and interested public organizations. 6. Final EIR. Draft responses to comments on the Draft EIR and a draft MMRP will be provided for City staff review within three weeks of receipt of all comment letters. One (1)electronic copy (.PDF)of the Administrative Final EIR will be submitted within two weeks of receipt of comments on the responses and MMRP and will consist of the responses to comments,corrections to the Draft EIR,and the MMRP. Rincon will submit one (1) reproducible master copy of the Final EIR within two weeks of receipt of all comments on the Administrative Final EIR. 7. Public Hearings. Rincori s Project Manager will attend up to two (2)public hearings on the project and will assist in presenting the conclusions of the Final EIR. City of Huntington Beach 16 Proposal to Prepare City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance EIR Proposed Schedule TASK October November December January February March April 1. Kickoff Meetin 2.Notice of Preparation 3. Administrative Draft EIR 4. Draft EIR j 5. Final EIR Responses to Comments/MMRP i Publication of Final EIR 6. Public Hearings(Planning Commission/City Council) o Work in Progress(Rincon) EEO Rincon Review 0 City Staff Preparation o City Staff Review ® Public Review ® Public Hearing/Meeting P6Q6gQ k� City of Huntington Beach 16 EBI'T "B" Payment Schedule (Hourly Payment) A. Hourly Rate CONSULTANT'S fees for such services shall be based upon the following hourly rate and cost schedule: Principal $175/hour Planner $105/hour Graphics $75/hour Clerical $55/hour B. Travel Charges for time during travel are not reimbursable. C. Billina I. All billing shall be done monthly in fifteen (15) minute increments and matched to an appropriate breakdown of the time that was taken to perform that work and who performed it. 2. Each month's bill should include a total to date. That total should provide, at a glance,the total fees and costs incurred to date for the project. 3. A copy of memoranda, letters, reports, calculations and other documentation prepared by CONSULTANT may be required to be submitted to CITY to demonstrate progress toward completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on any such product, CITY shall identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion. 4. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each monthly payment due. Such invoice shall: A) Reference this Agreement; B) Describe the services performed; C) Show the total amount of the payment due; D) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANT's firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and E) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work completed. Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that CONSULTANT is making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with this Agreement, CITY shall approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for non-approval and the schedule of 1 Exhibit B performance set forth in Exhibit "A" may at the option of CITY be suspended until the parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought into compliance, or until this Agreement has expired or is terminated as provided herein. 5. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized in advance and in writing by CITY shall be invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the information required above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for such time. Such invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is in accordance with the extra work or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and costs incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any dispute between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as separate and apart from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement. - Exhibit B A`COR � C.E TIFICATIE �;F �.II IL.ITY IIVS ftl4NGE 12MM008 PRODUCER Sena)#: 1`03985, THIS.CERTIFICATE.',IS ISSUED,A.S A MATTER,OFINFQRMATION' LEGENDS'ENVIRONMEG7AL INS.SVCS.;LLC ONLY AND CONFERS NO ;RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE 2185 N GLASSELL STREET HOLDER. 'THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AIVIEND� EXTEND OR ALTER._THE'COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE.POLICIES BELOW. ORANGE;CA 92865 LICENSE.; ,600 $ INSURERS'AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#. INsu;,_s WSUREKA: AMERICAN SAFETY'CASUALTY-INSURANCE RINCON-CONSULTANTS,INC. INSURER Bt 180^N ASHWOOD AVENUE INSURER Cb VENTURA;CA.93003 INSURER D'. :INSURER E: COVERAGES THE POLICIES.OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REOUIRFMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE'AFFORDED BY THE POLICES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND'CONDIDONS.OF SUCH POLICIES.AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. 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DEDUCTIBLE ....._. ........ .... . .._.. - ., WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND TOR�541A�R5 _ ER- EMPLOYERS',LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETOWPARTNERIEXECUTIVE EL EACH ACCIDENT OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? EL DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE. S If describe under - SPECyes.IAL PROVISIONS helpi$ EL DISEASE--POLICY LIMIT $' A 9ROIFESSIONAL LIABILITY ENV007375-08-03 12/17/2008 12/17/2011 INCLUDED IN ABOVE LIMITS CLAIMS-MADE RETRO DATE 1;2/9194. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS!LOCATIONS/VEHICLESIEXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENTISPECIAL PROVISIONS THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, ITS OFFICERS,ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIALS,EMPLOYEES,AGENTS AND VOLUNTEER ARE NAMED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECTS TO WORK PERFORMED FOR THEM BY THE NAMED INSURED. INSURANCE IS PRIMARY 30 fIAY$N[�T (lF rANCF1. I1f1Gl f=xr`FPT I0 OAY�-�IQTI _ CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30- DAYS WRITTEN CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED-'TO,THE LEFT.BUT FAILURE 1U DO So SHALL. 2000 MAIN ST. IMPOSE HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648 POSE NO OBLIGATION OR UABIt.ITY OF ANYKI U ON THE INSU R; S AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. - AUTHORIZED'REP.RESENTAIIVE OF INDEPENO TA SURANC ` GE ACORD15(2001108) ©ACORD CORPORATION 1988 1FMPROtC E RTFyR OS:FPS p� ®® ® Cl' ® OF H N BE ACH EACH ® Professional Service Approval Form 0 PART I Date: 10/6/2011 Project Manager Name: Jennifer Villasenor Requested by Name if different from Project Manager: Scott Hess Department: Planning and Building PARTS I OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS APPROVAL FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE REQUESTING DEPARTMENT AND SIGNED BY THE CITY MANAGER, FOR APPROVAL, BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE SOLICITATION OR CONTRACT PROCESS. PART I MUST BE FILED WITH ALL APPROVED CONTRACTS. 1) Briefly provide the purpose for the agreement: Prepare EIR for Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance 2) Estimated cost of the services being sought: $ 29,948 3) Are sufficient funds available to fund this contract? ® Yes ❑ No If no, please explain: 4) Is this contract generally described on the list of professional service contracts approved by the City Council? If the answer to this question is "No," the contract will require approval from the City Council.) ® Yes ❑ No 5) Amount, Business Unit (8 digits) and Object Code (5 digits)where funds are budgeted: 10060201.69365 $29,948 $ 6) Check below how the services will be obtained: ❑ A Bid solicitation process in accordance to the MC 3.03.060 procedures will be conducted. ❑ MC 3. ,08(b —Other Interagency Agreement procedure will be utilized. ® MC 3 0 .0 Contract Limits of$30,000 or less exempt procedure will be utilized. De a Head ignature DatLd irecto of FMance's Signature Date Depu ity anager's Signature Date APPROVED [6 D ❑ bly M nager's Signature Date CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH '# Professional Service Approval Form " f PART II Date: 10/13/2011 Project Manager: Scott Hess Requested by Name if different from Project Manager: Debra Gilbert Department: Planning and Building PARTS I & II OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS APPROVAL FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE REQUESTING DEPARTMENT AND SIGNED FOR APPROVAL. PART I & II MUST BE FILED WITH ALL APPROVED CONTRACTS. 1) Name of consultant: Rincon Consultants, Inc. 2) Contract Number: PLN (Contract numbers are obtained through Finance Administration x 5630) 3) Amount of this contract: $ 29,948.00 4) Is this contract less than $50,000? ® Yes ❑ No 5) Does this contract fall within $50,000 and $100,000? ❑ Yes ® No 6) Is this contract over $100,000? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Note: Contracts requiring City Council Approval need to be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Make sure the appropriate signature page is attached to the contract.) 7) Were formal written proposals requested from at least three available qualified consultants? ® Yes ❑ No 8) Attach a list of consultants from whom proposals were requested (including a contact telephone number.) 9). Attach Exhibit A, which describes the proposed scope of work. 10) Attach Exhibit B, which describes the payment terms of the contract. Director inance (or designee) Signature Date Council/Agency Meeting Held: j 0�0/ Deferred/Continued to: moved 07 onditionally Approved ❑ Denied C`it Clerk's Sid tune Council Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Department ID Number: PL11-012 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Scott Hess, AICP, Director of Planning and Building SUBJECT: Approve and authorize Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Single-Use Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance Statement of Issue: Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Citywide Single-Use Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance. The request also includes funding for the Notice of Preparation and all document duplicating, distribution, and noticing requirements. Financials Impact: Funding in the amount of $39,948 ($29,948 for Rincon Consulting and $10,000 for document preparation, copying, distribution, and noticing) will be provided through the Department of Planning and Building — Professional Services Account No. 10060201.69365. A portion of these funds will be offset by a $3,000 contribution from the Surfrider Foundation toward the cost of the EIR. Recommended Action: Motions to: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Single-Use Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance in the amount of$29,948. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve agreement and direct staff accordingly. HB -139- Item 7. - I REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 10/3/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL11-012 Analysis: A. BACKGROUND: On August 15, 2011, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance for the reduction of single-use plastic bags for certain retail establishments in the City. In light of Council's direction, a review of the potential environmental impacts associated with such an ordinance is required prior to Council action pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Upon reviewing the environmental review process of several California cities and counties that have adopted similar ordinances and discussing with environmental professionals, the City determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) would be required for CEQA compliance. As such, the City has discussed a proposal with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for preparation of an EIR. The cost of the EIR would be $29,948 and would take approximately seven months to process with completion anticipated in April 2012. Rincon's proposed scope of work would include preparation of the Draft EIR, Final EIR, Findings of Fact and attendance at public meetings. Rincon would analyze impacts related to Air Quality, Biological Resources, Greenhouse Gases, Hydrology and Water Quality, and Utilities in addition to an evaluation of project alternatives, significant irreversible changes, and growth-inducing impacts. To save consultant costs, the proposal would not include several tasks that City staff will complete. These tasks include preparation of the Initial Study/Notice of Preparation and all document copying, distribution and noticing associated with the EIR. It is estimated that the document copying, distribution and noticing items will cost approximately $10,000. Additionally, as mentioned, the Surfrider Foundation will donate $3,000 toward the cost of the EIR. B. CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS: Staff is recommending Rincon Consultants Inc. as they are familiar with the environmental and planning issues related to single-use bag reduction ordinances. Rincon is currently managing the City of Sunnyvale Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR, which recently commenced a 45-day public review and comment period. They also managed the EIR for the Santa Monica Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance and an EIR Addendum for the Long Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance. Through this recent experience, Rincon has knowledge of and access to the various data and information sources available for the City's Single-Use Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR and, as such, is able to offer a streamlined process, in terms of time and cost, to the City. Environmental Status: Projects over which public agencies exercise ministerial authority, such as this agreement contracting for preparation of an environmental impact report, are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15300.1. Strategic Plan Goal: Improve Internal and External Communication. Item 7. - 2 xB -140- REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 10/3/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL11-012 Attachrnent(s): ® ® - 1. Rincon Consultants, Inc., Letter of Proposal HB -141- Item 7. - 3 ATTACHMENT # 1Ll Rincon Consultants, Inc. I8Cj PJnrIh Ashvdood Avenue Ventura, California 43003 eo5 644 ,1455 A S C.d-4 =1 2 rl 0 uiloirh1como Isullmnts.com vvwvv.,inc:oncoosiiIfani.s.com August 30, 2011 Job No.11-40600 Jennifer Villasenor, Senior Planner City of Huntington Beach Planning and Building Department 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach,California 92648 Subject: Proposal to Prepare an Environmental Impact Report City of Huntington Beach Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance Dear Ms.Villasenor: Rincon Consultants is pleased to submit this proposal to assist the City of Huntington Beach with the preparation of an environmental impact report(EIR)analyzing the proposed citywide single-use bag reduction ordinance. Our firm recently completed an EIR for a single-use carryout bag ordinance in the City of Santa Monica and an EIR addendum fora similar ordinance proposed by the City of Long Beach.Currently,we are preparing an EIR for the City of Sunnyvale single-use bag reduction ordinance. Consequently,we are familiar with the unique environmental and planning issues related to single-use bag ordinances. Through this current experience,we have worked with arguments raised by opponents of single-use bag ordinances and are therefore familiar with information sources. We have assembled a team of skilled environmental sciences and planning professionals who combine extensive technical qualifications and knowledge of CEQA requirements with recent experience related to recycling and single-use bag issues. We are confident that you will find our team highly qualified in all of the technical and planning issues that are required for this project. Our expertise in CEQA compliance for planning programs has garnered awards and numerous repeat clients. Rincon prides itself on the involvement of its Principals in all projects that it undertakes. Our Principal in Charge, Joe Power,AICP,has over 20 years of professional experience managing and preparing environmental documents, including those addressing general plan elements and community and specific plans,as well as single-use bag ordinances. Our Project Manager, Matthew Maddox,MESM, is currently managing the preparation of the City of Sunnyvale Single-Use Bag Reduction Ordinance EIR,and recently managed the Santa Monica's Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance EIR and the EIR addendum for the City of tong Beach ordinance. Rincon has all of the in-house expertise needed to prepare the EIR,including the preparation of quantitative air quality and greenhouse gas modeling and analysis. We look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss your needs.. Sincerely, RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. .rF� Matthew Maddox, MESM r 'A �ep en 1CP, LEED AP ND Project Manager Principal F. it v l r o n rn e n I a S c i e n f i s ! s P I a n n e + s E n g i n e e r s xB -143- Item 7. - 5 Oct-03-11 01:45Pm From-NfWN NIARIN 3 4156346976 T-677 P.002/019 F-032 NIELSEN MER)KSAMER PARRINELLO GROSS & LEONI LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2350 KERNER BOULEVARD,SUITE 250 SAN RAFAEL,CALIFORNIA 94901 y TELEPHONE (415)389-6800 FAX(415) 3&8-6874 RECEIVED FRa19 (! ' AS PU RE IL WERW OF . J ._ October 3, 2011 ON' �R JOAN L FLYW CLMX Jennifer McGrath Via Fax City Attorney 714-374-1590 City of Huntington Beach P. O. Box 190 2000 Maio, Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Re: Lawsuit.Challenging Plastic Bag Ban/.Paper Bag Tax Ordinance Dear Ms. McGrath: In accord with the request of Council Member Matthew Harper, enclosed please find a copy of a lawsuit filed today challenging the Los Angeles County ordinance banning the use of plastic carryout bags and requiring stores to charge consumers for paper carryout bags. The lawsuit is based upon Proposition 26, the amendment to the State Constitution passed by the State's voters last November. Per Mr. Harper's request, please provide copies of this letter to the other members of the Council. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Very truly yours, Ja R. Parrinello JRP/pas Attachment SACRAMENTO OFFICE • 1415 L STREET,SUITE 1200, SACRAMENTO,CALIFORNI.A 95814• (916)446-6752 WWW.NMGOVLAW.COM CIO- - � Oct-03-11 01:46pm From—NOM MARIN 3 4156346979 T-6T7 P.003/019 F-032 CONFORMED COPY OF 0R[GINAL FILED Los Angeles Superior Court 1 NTELSEN AMMAM H R PARRINELLO GROSS &LEON LLP OCT 03 2011 2 JAMS R.P�LLO (SBN 063415) ERIC J.MIE77iKE LSBN i33224) John Officer/Clerk 3 SEAN P.WELCH r�S N 227101) - aY L Deputy I(MT R. ONETO SBN 248301) 9 2350 Kerner Blvd.,Suite 250 San Rafael CAr4l 01 5 TELEPRO�TE: � 389-6800 FAX 388-6874 6 -- .- Email-:jpar inello@nmigovlawxom — 7 Email: emiethke@nnnni�g�ovlaw.com Email:swelch@nrngovlaw coma, a Email:koneto@nmgovlaw.com 5 ,Attorneys for.Petitioners/P1gi! ffs xo WWhheesle�r, Chzis RKucma, Jeff ffex Poly Co.LLC 12 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF cAf opU 7 D 5 13 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 14 LEE SCHMEER,S T M BANA,JEFF Case No.: B C 4 7 0.7 0 5 15 WHEELER,CHRIS KUCMA, and VERIFMD COW FOR 18 '�iTT FX POLY CO.LLG, WMff INJYJNCTI.VE RELIEF .AND 17 PetitionerslPlainttf ffs, DECLARATORY REEF vs. 18 BY FAA i9 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA; GAIL FARBER m her 2 o official capacity as Los Angeles Co. . . .. ...... . ............... Director-of.Public Works;-KURT. ... ...... ....... . 21 FLOREN in his official capacity as Los 22 Angeles Co.Director of the Dept, of Agricultural Comudssioner f Weights 23 and Measwes; DR JONATHAN 24 FIELDING in his official capacity as Los Angeles Co.Director of Public 25 Health; and DOES x-Io, 26 RespondentsfDefendants. 27 28 VERIMD COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,MUNCMI RMnF,AND DECURATORY RELMF CAMNO. Oct-03-11 01:46pm From-NMPMN MARIN 3 41563460TO T-6TT P-004/019 F-032 1 INTRODUCTION 2 1. Los Angeles County has by ordinance banned the use of plastic carry 3 out bags and imposed a mandatory"charge" on consumers who use paper carry out 4 bags provided by retail stores for the purpose of carrying away purchased items. 5 This so-called "carryout bag charge"—actually an illegal and unconstitutional 6 special tax—is being imposed by the County at a tirne when consumers can least 7 afford to bear another government-imposed cost burden. As explained in more e detail below, the so-called"charge"violates the California Constitution because it is 9 in fact a local special tax that that has not been approved by a vote of qualified 1 o electors in the County of Los Angeles. 11 2. The ordinance imposing the so-called"charge"—actually a special tax 12 under California law—should be declared invalid, and the County of Los Angeles 13 should be prohibited from enforcing the ordinance and forcing retail stores to 1.4 collect the special tax. 15 3. This Court is a proper venue for this action under Code of Civil 16 Procedure § 394• 17 PARTIES 1e 4. Petitioners/Plaintiffs ("Petitioners") Lee Schmeer, Salim Bana,Jeff 19 Wheeler and Chris Kucma are individuals and California taxpayers; each has been ,o required to pay and has paid the carryout bag "charge"—actually'a special tax-- 21 imposed, administered and enforced by Respondents/Defendants ("Respondents"). 22 Petitioner Hilex Poly Co. LLC is a manufacturer of plastic bags which are banned by ,3 the Ordinance at issue. 24 5. Respondent County of Los Angeles ("COUNTY") adopted Ordinance 2-5 2010-0059, adding Chapter 12.85 to Title 12 of the Los Angeles County Code ("L.A. 26 Co. Code"), to impose a $o.10 so-called"charge" on every paper carryout bag 27 provided by retail stores to consumers within the COUNTY.A true and correct copy 28 of that ordinance is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Until enactment of said ordinance, VF_1ZtF=COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,INJUNCTIVE RELIEF,AND DECLARATORY RELIEF CASE NO. Oct-03-11 01:46pm From-NMPMN MARIN 3 4156346978 T-6TT P.005/019 F-032 1 retail stores were not required to charge for such paper bags and routinely provided 2 them without charge. 3 6. Respondent GAIL FARBER is the Director of Public Works for the 4 COUNTY and has primary responsibility under Ordinance No. 2010-0059 for s enforcing the paper carryout bag special tax. (L.A. Co. Code§ 12.85.o8o(A).) 6 7. Respondent KURT FLOREN is the Director of the Department of Agriculture Commissioner/Weights and Measures for the COUNTY and is 8 responsible under Ordinance No. 2010-0059 for assisting in the enforcement of the 9 paper carryout bag special tax. (L.A. Co. Code § 12.85.080(A).) 10 8. Respondent DR. JONATHAN FIELDING is the Director of Public is Health for the COUNTY and is responsible under Ordinance No. 2010-0059 for 12 assisting in the enforcement of the paper carryout bag special tax. (L.A. Co. Code § 13 12.85.o8o(A).) 14 9. Petitioners are unaware of the true names and capacities of 15 Respondents DOES 1 through 1o, and names such respondents/defendants by 16 fictitious names. Petitioners are informed, and believe, and-based upon such 17 information and belief allege, that each of the fictitiously named Respondents is in ie some manner responsible for the actions described in this Complaint. When the 1.9 true identities and capacities of these Respondents have been determined, 20 Petitioners will seek leave to amend this Complaint to insert such identities herein. 21 The Ordinance 22 lo. On November 23, 2010, the COUNTY adopted Ordinance No. 2010- 23 oo59 ("Ordinance"). The Ordinance added Chapter 1,2-.85 to Title 12 of the L.A. Co. 21 Code relating to plastic and paper carryout bags and promoting the County policy in 25 support of reusable nonpaper carryout bags. 26 11. As a part of the scheme, the Ordinance bans stores from providing 2, plastic carryout bags to customers. (L.A. Co. Code § 12.85.02o(A).) 28 2 VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,INJUNCTIVE RELIEF,AND DECLARATORY RELIEF CASE NO. Oct-03-11 01:47pm From-NMPMN MARIN 3 4156346978 T-677 P.006/019 F-032 1 12. A critical component of the scheme is that the Ordinance requires all 2 retail stores to charge customers io cents ($o.to) for each paper carryout bag 3 provided (L.A. Co. Code § 12.85.040(A)). Until enactment of said ordinance, 4 consumers were not required to pay a charge for their use of such paper bags which 5 retail stores routinely provided to consumers without charge. 6 13. The Ordinance then requires the revenues collected to be retained by each store and used only for (1) costs associated with complying with Chapter 12.85, e (2) actual costs of providing paper carryout bags, and (3) costs associated with a 9 store's educational materials and campaigns encouraging the use of reusable xo nonpaper carryout bags in furtherance of the County's policy promoting the use of 11 such bags. (L.A. Co. Code§ 12.85.040(D).) 12 14. The Ordinance further requires retail stores to report to the Director of 13 Public Works on a quarterly basis a summary of efforts the store has undertaken to 14 promote the use of reusable nonpaper carryout bags (L.A. Co. Code§ 12.85.04o(E)); 15 and mandates that all retail stores shall provide reusable nonpaper carryout bags, 16 either for sale or at no charge (L.A. Co. Code § 12.85.050(A)). The Ordinance also 17 contains an express statement declaring that "[e]ach store is strongly encouraged to 1e educate its staff to promote reusable bags and to post signs encouraging customers 19 to use reusable bags." (L.A. Co. Code § 12.85.050(B).) 20 15. The Ordinance became operative on July 1, 2011. (L.A. Co. Code § za 12.85.070.) 22 16. The Ordinance was not submitted to the electors of Los Angeles County 23 for their approval. 24 The California Constitution 25 17. On November 5, 1996, the electors of the State of California approved 26 Proposition 218. Proposition 218, among other things, added Article XZZI C to the 27 California Constitution'to require local voter approval before any local government 2e 3 VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,INJUNCTIVE XELIEF,AND DECLARATORY RELIEF CASE NO. Oct-03-11 01:47pm From-UPW MIARIN 3 4156346978 T-677 P.007/019 F-032 1 tax may be imposed, extended, or increased. Proposition 218 became operative on 2 November 6, 1996. 3 18. Proposition 218 defined "local government" as "any county,city, city 4 and county, including a charter city or county, any special district, or any other local 5 or regional governmental entity." (Cal. Const., art. XIII C, § 1(c).) Fu>rtbermore, 6 Proposition 218 defined "general tax" as "any tax imposed for general governmental 7 purposes;" and "special tax" as "any tax imposed for specific purposes..." (Cal. e Const., art_ XIII C, § i(a) &(d).) 9 19. Proposition 218 states that no local government may impose,extend or xo increase any general tax until the tax is submitted to the electorate and approved by ii a majority vote. (Cal. Const., art. XIII C, § 2(b).) Proposition 218 states that no 12 local government may impose, extend, or increase any special tax until the tax is 13 submitted to the electorate and approved by a two-thirds vote. (Cal. Const., art. 14 XIII C, § 2(d)•) 15 2o. On November 2, 2010,the electors of the State of California approved 16 Proposition 26. Proposition 26 amended Article XIII C of the California 17 Constitution to define "tax" for local purposes as "any levy, charge,or exaction of le any kind imposed by a local government" subject to seven specified exemptions not 19 applicable here. (Emphasis added.) 20 21. Proposition 26 also changed the burden of proof in lawsuits 21 challenging any levy, charge or exaction at the local level. It requires the local 22 government imposing a levy, charge, or exaction to prove by a preponderance of the 23 evidence that the levy, charge, or other exaction is not a tax. (Cal. Const., an. XIII 24 C, § 0 25 No Local Tax Can Be Imposed Unless Approved by the Voters 26 22. It should come as no surprise that the paper carryout bag special tax 27 can only be imposed upon approval of the electors. Through a series of ballot 28 measures dating back more than thirty years, California voters have repeatedly 4 VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,INJUNCTIVE RELIEF,AND DECLARATORY RELIEF CASE NO. Oct-03-11 01:48pm From-NMPMN MARIN 3 4156346978 T-677 P.008/019 F-032 i expressed their unambiguous intent that local taxes should not be imposed without 2 prior voter consent. 3 23. First,in 1978, voters adopted Proposition 13, which added Article XIII 4 .A.to the California Constitution. Section 4 of Article XIII A prohibits counties from s imposing special taxes without first obtaining a two-thirds vote of electors. 6 24. Second, eight years after Proposition 13's passage, Proposition 62 was 7 adopted to add a new article to the Government Code (§§5370-53730) originally s requiring that all new taxes imposed by counties be approved by local electors. 9 25. Third, California voters adopted the aforementioned Proposition 218 in io 1996 to stop repeated efforts by local governments to evade Proposition 13's limits i1 on taxation without voter approval. Proposition 218 further states that its 12 provisions "shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes of limiting local 13 government revenue and enhancing taxpayer consent." 14 26. Finally, less than a year ago in November 2010, voters adopted the 1s aforementioned Proposition 26 to stop repeated attempts by local governments to 16 circumvent Proposition 218's voter approval requirements by labeling taxes as 1� "fees." Proposition 26's findings and declarations of purpose note that the le escalation in taxation 19 does not account for the recent phenomenon whereby the Legislature and local governments have disguised new taxes as "fees"in order to extract even 20 more revenue from California taxpayers without having to abide by these [Propositions 13 and 2z8's] constitutional voting requirements. Fees couched 21 as "regulatory"but which exceed the reasonable costs of actual regulation or 22 are simply imposed to raise revenue for a new program and are not part of any licensing or permitting program are actually taxes and should be subject 23 to the same limitations applicable to the imposition of taxes. 24 27, Proposition 26 further found and declared that"In order to ensure the 25 effectiveness of these constitutional limitations," the measure"defines a `tax' for 26 state and local purposes so that neither the Legislature nor local governments can 27 circumvent these restrictions on increasing taxes by simply defining new or 28 expanded taxes as `fees'." s VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,INJUNCTIVE RELIEF,AND DECLARATORY RELIEF CASE NO. Association — MSOA), For October 1, 2011 Through September 30, 2013." Approved as amended by supplemental communication to revise language on the Legislative Draft. Approved 6-0-1 (Shaw out of room) 7. Approve and authorize Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Single-Use Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Single-Use Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance in the amount of $29,948. Approved as amended but not to be returned to Council until EIR cost of $29,948 is raised/covered by outside organizations. Approved 4-3 (Harper, Hansen, Carchio no) 8. Increase Beach Maintenance, Marine Safety, and Public Works FY 11-12 appropriations for delivery of Sunset Beach services per the Pre- Annexation Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and the County of Orange Recommended Action: A) Approve the appropriation of Beach Maintenance and Marine Safety funds in the FY 11/12 budget as follows: Beach Maintenance (10045206), $69,000.00; Marine Safety (10045207), $250,000.00; and, B) Approve the appropriation of funding for Public Works services in the FY 11/12 budget as follows: Landscape Maintenance (10085602), $111,000.00; Street Sweeping (10085415), $6,000.00; Street Tree Maintenance (1008562.1), $5,000.00; Building & Grounds Maintenance (10085402.64620), $10,000.00; Storm Drain Maintenance (10085501), $15,000.00; Street Light Operation & Maintenance (10040101), $15,740.00; and, C) Approve the appropriation of$6,000.00 in the FY 11/12 Traffic Congestion Relief Fund budget for traffic signal operation and maintenance (21985201); and, D) Approve the additional appropriation of$21,740.00 in the Gas Tax Fund (207) account 20785999.88210.100 for transfer to General Fund; and, E) Recognize an additional $460,000 in General Fund Revenue, $21,740 in Gas Tax Revenue and $6,000 in Traffic Congestion Relief Revenue. Approved 6-0-1 (Shaw out of room) 9. Approve and designate City official of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Redevelopment Agency as required by the State Recommended Action: -5- City Council RDA/PFA Meeting October 3, 2011 Oct-03-11 01:48pm From-NMPMN MARIN 3 4156346978 T-677 P.009/019 F-032 1 Regardless of its Characterization as a "Charge " 2 the Paper Carryout lag Exaan is a Tax 3 28. As discussed above, Proposition 26 added subdivision (e)to Section 1 4 of Article XIII C of the California Constitution to define any levy,charge, or s exaction of any kind imposed by a local government as a "tax" except the following 6 exemptions: (I)A charge imposed for a specific benefit conferred or privilege e granted directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local g government of conferring the benefit or granting the privilege to the 10 payor. 11 (2)A charge imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor that is not provided to those not 12 charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local 13 government of providing the service or product. 14 (3)A charge imposed for the reasonable regulatory costs to the local governmentfor issuing licenses and permits,performing 1s investigations, inspections, and audits, enforcing agricultural 16 marketing orders, and the administrative enforcement and 17 adjudication thereof. is (4)A charge imposed for entrance to or use of local government property, or the purchase, rental, or lease of local government 19 property, except charges governed by Section 15 of Article XI. PO (5)A fine,penalty, or other monetary charge imposed by the judicial 21 branch of government or a local government, as a result of a violation of law. zz (6)A charge imposed as a condition of property development. 23 Assessments and ro er (7) p p ty-related fees imposed in accordance 24 with the provisions of Article XIII D. 2s 29. The Ordinance characterizes the so.10 paper carryout bag exaction as 26 a"charge." A"charge"is one of the items specifically enumerated as a"tax" under 27 the California Constitution(a "levy, charge, or exaction of any kind imposed by a 2$ local government..."). The charge does not fall within any of the seven specified 6 VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,INJUNCTIVE RELIEF,AND DECLARATORY RELIEF CASE NO. Oct-03-11 01 Am From-NMPNN MARIN 3 4156346978 T-677 P.010/019 F-032 1 exemptions to the definition of a local "tax" in California Constitution,Article XIII 2 C, § 1(e), and is therefore a "tax" under the Constitution. 3 30. The $o.io paper carryout bag "charge" is precisely what Proposition 26 4 sought to prohibit—taxes characterized as "fees" or "charges"in order to do an end- s run around the California Constitution's voter approval requirements. 6 ..The "Charge" is a Special Tax and Must He 7 Approved by a Two-Thirds Vote of the Electors 6 31, The $o.10 paper carryout bag"charge" is not covered by any of the 9 exemptions from the definition of"tax" under the California Constitution. Instead, 10 the "charge"is a tax imposed on retail store customers to support the COUN I Y'S 11 program of promoting and encouraging the use of reusable nonpaper carryout bags. 12 32. Since the "charge"is a tax imposed to support the COUNTY's program 13 of promoting and encouraging the use of reusable nonpaper carryout bags,it is a tax a 4 imposed for a specific purpose. 15 33. Since the "charge"is a tax imposed for a specified purpose, it is a 16 special tax under the California Constitution and can only be legally imposed upon 11 approval by two-thirds of the electors in the COUNTY. le 34. Under the California Constitution, the COUNTY bears the burden of 19 proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the"charge" is not a special tax 20 subject to two-thirds voter approval. 21 FIRST CAUSE Off'ACTION 22 Writ of Mandate and!Wunctnve Rellefl 23 35. The allegations of paragraphs 1 through 34 above are incorporated by 29 reference as though fully set forth herein. 25 36. For the reasons set forth herein, the so-called"charge" on paper 6 carryout bags imposed by the Ordinance constitutes a special tax under California 27 Constitution,, Article XUII C. 2e 7 VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,INJUNCTIVE RELIEF,AND DECLARATORY RELIEF CASE NO. Oct-03-11 01:49pm From-WO MARIN 3 4156346976 T-6TT P-011/019 F-032 3. 37. The special tax on paper carryout bags imposed by the Ordinance 2 violates California Constitution, Article XIII C and is invalid,illegal, and 3 unconstitutional because it was not approved by a two-thirds vote of qualified 4 electors. s 38. Petitioners have a clear and present right to have Respondents refrain 6 from enforcing the Ordinance imposing the special tax on paper carryout bags 7 because it is invalid under California Constitution,Article XIII C. s 39. Petitioners and other taxpayers required to pay the special tax on paper s carryout bags will be irreparably harmed if the unconstitutional Ordinance io imposing the special tax continues to be enforced and the special tax collected. 11 40. Petitioners have no adequate remedy at law or otherwise for the harm 12 that will be caused by the illegal special tax. Issuance of a writ of mandate and/or 13 injunctive relief is necessary and appropriate to enforce the rights of petitioners and 14 other taxpayers. is 41• It is necessary and appropriate for this Court to enjoin Respondents 16 from enforcing the Ordinance imposing the special tax on paper carryout bags or 17 otherwise implementing the special tax on paper carryout bags, and/or to mandate 16 Respondents to comply with the California Constitution's requirement that no 19 special tax shall be imposed absent approval by a two-thirds vote of the electorate. 20 SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION 21 (Declaratory Reliief) 22 42. The allegations of paragraphs 1 through 41 above are incorporated by 23 reference as though fully set forth herein. 24 43• For the reasons set forth herein,the so-called"charge" on paper 23 carryout bags imposed by the Ordinance constitutes a special tax under California 26 Constitution,Article XIII C. 27 44• The special tax on paper carryout bags imposed by the Ordinance 28 violates California Constitution, Article XIII C and is invalid, illegal, and g VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,IN,TUNCTWE RELIEF,AND DECLARATORY RELIEF CASE NO. Oct-03-11 01:49pm From-NM WN MARIN 3 4156346978 T-67T P.012/019 F-032 1 unconstitutional because it did not receive approval by a two-thirds vote of qualified 2 electors. s 45• It is necessary and appropriate for this Court to declare that the so- 4 called "charge" on paper carryout bags imposed by the Ordinance is a special tax 5 subject to the requirement of approval by a two-thirds vote of qualified electors; and 6 that the Ordinance and the special tax that it imposes are therefore invalid,illegal, 7 and unconstitutional. e PRAYER FOR RELIEF 9 WHEREFORE, Petitioners pray that this Court enter judgment in favor of 10 Petitioners and against Respondents as set forth below: 11 I. A Declaration that the Ordinance including without limit the special tax 12 on paper carryout bags, is invalid, illegal, and unconstitutional in its entirety. 13 2. Writ of Mandate, Injunctive relief and/or other appropriate relief 14 against implementation and enforcement of the Ordinance by Respondents and 15 their agents and all persons acting under their direction, including without limit 16 from enforcing the Ordinance in its entirety including the special tax on paper. 1 carryout bags. 18 3. For costs of suit and attorneys fees. 19 4. For such other and further relief as the Court shall deem appropriate. 20 21 Dated: October 3, 2011 NIELSEN MERKSAMER PARRINELLO 22 _ GROSS &LEONI, LLP 23 By: Q.. 24 Jarttes R. Parrinello 25 Atto7t7.o*s for Petitioners 26 27 2e 9 VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,INJUNCTIVE RELIEF,AND DECLARATORY RELIEF CASE NO. Oct-03-11 01:50am From-NMPMN MARIN 3 4156346976 T-677 P.013/019 F-032 1 2 VERIFICATION 3 I, James R. Parrinello, declare as follows: 4 I am an attorney at law duly admitted and licensed to practice before all 5 courts of this State and I have my professional office at 235o Kerner Blvd., Suite 6 250, Sail Rafael, CA, 94901• I ain the attorney of record for Petitioners/Plaintiffs in this action. Petitioners e are absent from the county in which I have my office and for that reason I am making this verification on their behalf. 9 to I have read the foregoing Verified Complaint for Writ of Mandate, Injunctive 3.1 Relief, and Declaratory Relief and know the content thereof. 12 I am informed and believe that the matters stated therein are true and, on 13 that ground, I allege that the matters stated therein are true. 19 I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California 15 that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on October 3, 2oli, at San Rafael, California. 16 1-7 18 19 e:a�es R. Parrinello 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 io VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR WRIT OF MANDATE,INJUNC ra RELIEF,AND DECURATORX RELIEF CASE NO- Oct-03-11 01:50PM From-NMPNN MARIN 3 4156346976 T-677 P.014/019 F-032 Title 12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Chapter 12.85 CARRYOUT BAGS 12.85.010 Definitions. The following definitions apply to this Chapter: A. "Customer"means any person purchasing goods from a store. B."Operator'means the person in control of, or having the responsibility for,the operation of a store, which may include, but is not limited to, the owner of the store. C. "Person" means any natural person,firm, corporation, partnership, or other organization or group however organized. D. "Plastic carryout bag"means any bag made predominantly of plastic derived from either petroleum or a biologically-based source, such as corn or other plant sources, which is provided to a customer at the point of sale. "Plastic carryout bag" includes compostable and biodegradable bags but does not include reusable bags, produce bags, or product bags. E. "Postconsumer recycled material' means a material that would otherwise be destined for solid waste disposal, having completed its intended end use and product life cycle. "Postconsumer recycled material" does not include materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing and fabrication process. F. "Produce bag"or"product bag" means any bag without handles used exclusively to carry produce, meats,or other food items to the point of sale inside a store or to prevent such food items from coming into direct contact with other purchased items. G. "Recyclable" means material that can be sorted, cleansed, and reconstituted using available recycling collection programs for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product, "Recycling" does not include burning, incinerating, converting, or otherwise thermally destroying solid waste. H. "Recyclable paper carryout bag" means a paper bag that meets all of the following requirements: (1) contains no old growth fiber, (2) is one hundred percent(1 RO%)recyclable overall and contains a EXHIBIT A Oct-03-11 01 Mpm From-NMPMN MARIN 3 4156346978 T-677 P.015/019 F-032 minimum of forty percent(40%) post-consumer recycled material; (3) is capable of composting, consistent with the timeline and specifications of the American Society of Testing and Materials(ASTM)Standard D6400; (4) is accepted for recycling in curbside programs in the County; (5)has printed on the bag the name of the manufacturer, the location (country) where the bag was manufactured, and the percentage of postconsumer recycled material used;and (5)displays the word"Recyclable" in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag. I. "Reusable bag"means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and meets all of the following requirements; (1)has a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, which for purposes of this subsection, means the capability of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125 times over a distance of at least 175 feet; (2)has a minimum volume of 15 liters; (3)is machine washable or is made from a material that can be cleaned or disinfected; (4)does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts; (5) has printed on the bag,or on a tag that is permanently affixed to the bag, the name of the manufacturer, the location (country)where the bag was manufactured, a statement that the bag does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts, and the percentage of postconsumer recycled material used, if any; and (6) if made of plastic, is a minimum of at least 2.25 mils thick. J. "Store" means any of the following retail establishments located within the unincorporated area of the County; A full-line, self-service retail store with gross annual sales of two million dollars ($2,000,000), or more, that sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or nonfood items and some perishable items; A store of at least 1.0,000 square feet of retail space that generates sales or use tax pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law(part 1.5 (commencing with Section 7200)of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code)and that has a pharmacy licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code; or A drug store, pharmacy, supermarket, grocery store, convenience food store,foodmart, or other entity engaged in the retail sale of a limited line of goods that includes milk, bread, soda, and snack foods, including those stores with a Type 20 or 21 license issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. (Ord, 2010-0059§ 1, 2010.) Oct-03-11 01:51pm From-NMPMN MARIN 3 4156346078 T-677 P.016/019 F-032 12,85.020 Plastic carryout bags prohibited. A. No store shall provide to any customer a plastic carryout bag. B. This prohibition applies to bags provided for the purpose of carrying away goods from the point of sale and does not apply to produce bags or product bags, (Ord. 2010-0059§ 1, 2010.) 12.85.030 Permitted bags. All stores shall provide or make available to a customer only recyclable paper carryout bags or reusable bags for the purpose of carrying away goods or other materials from the point of sale, subject to the terms of this Chapter. Nothing in this Chapter prohibits customers from using bags of any type that they bring to the store themselves or from carrying away goods that are not placed in a bag, in lieu of using bags provided by the store. (Ord. 2010-0059§ 1, 2010.) 12.85.040 Regulation of recyclable paper carryout bags. A.Any store that provides a recyclable paper carryout bag to a customer must charge the customer 10 cents ($0.10)for each bag provided, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. B. No store shall rebate or otherwise reimburse a customer any portion of the 10-cent($0.10)charge required in Subsection A, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. C.All stores must indicate on the customer receipt the number of recyclable paper carryout bags provided and the total amount charged for the bags. D. All monies collected by a store under this Chapter will be retained by the store and may be used only for any of the following purposes: (1)costs associated with complying with the requirements of this Chapter, (2) actual costs of providing recyclable paper carryout bags, or(3) costs associated with a store's educational materials or education campaign encouraging the use of reusable bags, if any. E. All stores must report to the Director of Public Works,on a quarterly basis,the total number of recyclable paper carryout bags provided, the total amount of monies collected for providing recyclable paper carryout bags, and a summary of any efforts a store has undertaken to promote the use of reusable bags by customers in the prior quarter. Such reporting must be done on a form prescribed by the Director of Public Works, and must be signed by a responsible agent or officer of the store confirming that the information provided on the form is accurate and complete. For the periods from January 1 through March 31, April 1 through June 30, July 1 through September 30, and October 1 through December 31, all Oct-03-11 01:51pm From-NOMN MARIN 3 4156346076 T-677 P.017/019 F-032 quarterly reporting must be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of each quarter. F. If the reporting required in Subsection E is not timely submitted by a store, such store shall be subject to the fines set forth in Section 12.85.060. (Ord. 2010-0059 § 1, 2010.) 12.85.050 Use of reusable bags. A. All stores must provide reusable bags to customers, either for sale or at no charge. B. Each store is strongly encouraged to educate its staff to promote reusable bags and to post signs encouraging customers to use reusable bags. (Ord. 2010-0059 § 1, 2010.) 12.85.060 Exempt customers. All stores must provide at the point of sale, free of charge, either reusable bags or recyclable paper carryout bags or both, at the store's option, to any customer participating either in the California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 123276)of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code or in the Supplemental Food Program pursuant to Chapter 10(commencing with Section 15500)of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, (Ord. 2010-0059 § 1, 2010.) 12.85.070 Operative date. This Chapter shall become operative on July 1, 2011,for stores defined in Subsections J(1) and J(2)of Section 12.85.010. For stores defined in Subsection J(3) of Section 12.85.010, this Chapter shall become operative on January 1, 2012. (Ord.2010-0059§ 1, 2010.) 12.85.080 Enforcement and violation--penalty. A. The Director of Public Works has primary responsibility for enforcement of this Chapter. The Director of Public Works is authorized to promulgate regulations and to take any and all other actions reasonable and necessary to enforce this Chapter, including, but not limited to, investigating violations, issuing fines. and entering the premises of any store during business hours. The Director of the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures and the Director of Public Health may assist with this enforcement responsibility by entering the premises of a store as part of their regular inspection functions and reporting any alleged violations to the Director of Public Works. B. If the Director of Public Works determines that a violation of this Chapter has occurred, he/she will issue a written warning notice to the operator of a store that a violation has occurred and the potential Oct-O3-11 O1:51pm From-NMPMN MARIN 3 4156346976 T-677 P.O18/O19 F-032 penalties that will apply for future violations. C.Any store that violates or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this Chapter after a written warning notice has been issued for that violation shall be guilty of an infraction. D. If a store has subsequent violations of this Chapter that are similar in kind to the violation addressed in a written warning notice, the following penalties will be imposed and shall be payable by the operator of the store: A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars($100.00)for the first violation after the written warning notice is given, A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars($200.00)for the second violation after the written warning notice is given;or A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00)for the third and any subsequent violations after the written warning notice is given, E.A fine shall be imposed for each day a violation occurs or is allowed to continue. F. All fines collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be deposited in the Solid Waste Management Fund of the Department of Public Works to assist the department with its costs of implementing and enforcing the requirements of this Chapter. G.Any store operator who receives a written warning notice or fine may request an administrative review of the accuracy of the determination or the propriety of any fine issued, by filing a written notice of appeal with the Director of Public Works no later than 30 days after receipt of a written warning notice or fine, as applicable.The notice of appeal must include all facts supporting the appeal and any statements and evidence, including copies of all written documentation and a list of any witnesses,that the appellant wishes to be considered in connection with the appeal. The appeal will be heard by a hearing officer designated by the Director of Public Works. The hearing officer will conduct a hearing concerning the appeal within 45 days from the date that the notice of appeal is filed, or on a later date if agreed upon by the appellant and the County, and will give the appellant 10 days prior written notice of the date of the hearing. The hearing officer may sustain, rescind, or modify the written warning notice or fine, as applicable, by written decision. The hearing officer will have the power to waive any portion of the fine in a manner consistent with the decision. The decision of the hearing officer is final and effective on the date Oct-03-11 01:52pm From-NMPMN MARIN 3 4156346976 T-6TT P.019/019 F-032 of service of the written decision, is not subject to further administrative review, and constitutes the final administrative decision. (Ord. 20IM059§ 1, 2010.) 12.85.090 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,that decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance. The Board of Supervisors hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of this ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid. (Ord. 2010-0059 § 1,2010.) 12.85.100 No conflict with federal or state law. Nothing in this ordinance is intended to create any requirement, power or duty that is in conflict with any federal or state law. (Ord. 2010-0059§ 1,2010.) Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:14 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban From: Betsy Brown [mailto:betsybrown@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 9:50 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. Betsy Brown 18271 Thomas Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M"ft Date: 0 D ,41vt s Item No. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:14 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban -----Original Message----- From: Jane Burke [mailto:jgburke@me.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 7:42 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please continue the process to ban the bags. I would also support no smoking on the beach. Thank you Jane Burke Sent from my iPad SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION � etmg Date. D d / 4enda Item No.^ 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:14 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban From: MARK DIXON [mailto:aboutyou88@verizon,net] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 9:40 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. Mark W. Dixon 714 965-0104 Huntington Beach Resident SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Moftft Date: (� 6 AQrida Item No. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:15 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban - Please Approve the EIR From: Pat Goodman [mailto:patgoodman@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 9:42 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban - Please Approve the EIR I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. Thank you for your care for our environment. Pat Goodman 165.31 Bentley Ln, !Huntington Beach, CA 92648 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION �s�girg Date,r 3 o D Agenda Item No. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:15 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban From: Maureen McLaughlin [mailto:mmcl@socal.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 10:14 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. Maureen McLaughlin 4852 Tiara Drive#201 Huntington Beach, Ca. 92649 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION a, g Date: ZO 3 /'-v/ Agenda Item No., i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:16 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban From: JNagyTree@aol.com [mailto:JNagyTree@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 8:41 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. Ron and Jean Nagy SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meetng Date: J6 3 Agenda Item No. -7- Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:15 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Banning plastic bags From: shirthings@aol.com [mailto:shirthings@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 10:58 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; Carchio, Joe; Hansen, Don; Dwyer, Devin; Harper, Matthew; Boardman, Connie; Bohr, Keith; Shaw, Joe Subject: Banning plastic bags Dear Huntington Beach Council Member, Please vote NO on banning plastic trash bags. Your reasoning is because they litter the beach? * If you ban the bags, everyone will just throw the litter on the beach- bag or no bag! * People will not buy, nor is it practical to hold on to and remember to pack those Chinese, mass made, unsanitary re-usable jobs. * Recycled bags are now used to productively make thousands of useful items, even surfboards, which may placate the Surfrider Foundation a small amount, at least! * There is no end to the arbitrary nature of this kind of legislation, and it impinges ever further into the realm of individual liberties, and strong handed government. * The plastic bag industry is a legitimate and legal business in this country. Why would you attempt to render illegal this perfectly sensible product, and add to the unemployment of those producing them? * With looming pension deficits, recession, (if not depression) and other huge negative fiscal issues facing Huntington Beach, and the country in general, why would you push something so irresponsible? Just the impact report would cost the citizens $40,000. Do we have a surplus with which to exercise every petty whim of the council? I encourage you to exercise fiscal and social restraint and vote NO on the impact report and shelf the bag ban altogether.' Thank you for your consideration SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATI Shirley W. Orlando Huntington Beach tM Dater 3 ZZ3O AVKWa Item P9so< i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:15 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban From: Linda Reynolds [mailto:reynolds@socal.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 10:00 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION .,king Date: 3 Arands Item No.- Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:14 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban From: Linda Warner [mailto:grelinda@socal.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 8:41 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. Thank you. Linda Peach Warner Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6500 (20110928) The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION 1l; Date: 110.13 Agenda Rem No.� �— Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:50 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban From: Fritz Koepp [mailto:fwkoepp@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:45 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. Fredrick Koepp Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Date:��� Agenda Item No. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 4:34 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic bag ban From: Sandy Schneller [mailto:retoppro@socal.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 4:19 PM To: Carchio, Joe Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: Plastic bag ban Hi! I am writing in OPPOSITION to the plastic bag ban you are considering. Furthermore, to spend $40,000 for an Environmental Impact Report at this harsh economic time, is inexcusable. Do you really think visitors coming into our City are going to appreciate having to pay for another type of bag when they shop here? Not to mention the people who live in our surrounding cities who will no longer shop here because of the cost and inconvenience of it. I for one, will drive 4 miles out of my way to shop outside of this city if the ban is passed. Think of the revenue you will lose. Can we really afford to anger so many others who will decide to go somewhere else to shop Wor visit? Additionally, I resent the "social engineering" of the whole thing. Most of us are responsible, intelligent people who already recycle and pick up our own trash. Why don't you stop with the social engineering and let us live our lives free of so many regulations and restrictions? I am considering moving out of this state because of all the regulations and nonsense our legislators are forcing down our throats. This may be the"last straw"that makes my decision final. Sandy Schneller 16865 Pembrook Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-840-9159 Sandv(o)-SandvSchneller.com 'SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Memft Date: Lo 31, o / Agenda hem No.^ I Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:35 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban From: Jeanne Whitesell [mailto:jswhitese113211@yahoo.comI Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:33 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban Dear City Council Members, I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. I also want to commend you for your forward looking thinking in installing the solar panels at H.B. library. Thank you so much. It's so nice to be able to park in the shade as well as to know the panels are helping keep energy costs down. Less energy use leads to better air and helps preserve the planet - another plus. Sincerely, Jeanne Whitesell 17922 Shoreham Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92649 jswh itese1132110ya hoo.com SUPPLEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION Mvmft bare: 3 d-o 4W48 ores, I40.� Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:44 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic Bag Ban -----Original Message----- From: Laura [mailto:laholde@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:32 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Plastic Bag Ban I support the proposed law to ban plastic bags. We picked up many of them in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands this past California Coastal Cleanup day. People will get used to the new law quick enough and carry their own bags as I do. Thank you, Laura Holdenwhite Laura IaholdeCa)_earthlink.net 714-840-1575 work number that rings at my house "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all." -- Sam Ewing SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M-fttft Date: ZAD Agenda Item No. 9 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:05 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Proposed plastic bag ban From: mike sloan [mailto:mikesloan76@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 11:36 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Proposed plastic bag ban Dear members of the council: I'm so proud of our city's recycling program through Rainbow Disposal. It is such a privilege to live in a place where environmental concerns are taken to heart, and I urge you to continue that effort by voting in favor of the proposed ban on single-use plastic bags and the EIR on Monday night. Respectfully, Michael D. Sloan 17911 San Leandro Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 847-8243 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M,V ft Date:Agen4 0 / a IWM No._, 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:46 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FK I Support the Ban From: dan Barwick [mailto:danjag2@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 8:58 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Maeft Date: Agenda Item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 4:13 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban -----Original Message----- From: Geof Garth [mailto:ggarth@aspenmp.com] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 2:14 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Ann Garth Subject: I Support the Ban Dear City Council, I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. Geof Garth SUPPILEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION # ng Date: Amanda Item No., '� Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 1:11 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#9528 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: claudine humphrey Description: I'm hoping the council will reconsider the ordinance re topic item and oppose the ETR expendiure. This is a bad policy and should not go forward. Waste of$40K taxpayer money. Anyone that votes for this will definitely not get my vote come election time! Expected Close Date: 10/03/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL . COMMUNICATION l+'.,?eft Date:/3 d�D AQtnda item No. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 7:38 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I do not support the ban From: Joan McLoughlin [mailto:joaniemac@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 3:17 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I do not support the ban I am sorry but I do not support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Although I do use reusable bags which I conveniently keep in the trunk of my car, I do not support yet another government funded ordinance to dictate my actions. As a responsible citizen, it should be up to the individual to do the responsible thing. Just because most ordinances cost in the upward amounts of$200,000 does not justify the funding for this. Thirty thousand dollars, although a drop in the bucket by government spending habits, is still $30,000. 1 see many things in our great city that need attention and could think of far better ways to spend it. Things that citizens do not have the ability to act on alone such as using reusable bags. To add insult to this,the retailers will now benefit by charging a ten cent fee per bag. Considering the bag credit for using one's own has been five cents, this ten cent fee is, in my opinion is fully taking advantage of the consumer. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION k1 Date• /b 3/ A prida wm No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 12:02 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Support"Banning Plastic Bags" in HB From: Casey Metkovich [mailto:casem7@live.com] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 12:01 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Support "Banning Plastic Bags" in HB Dear HB City Council Members, Please vote in favor of Banning Single use Plastic Bags here in HB and help in making our streets and oceans cleaner for generations to come as well as setting a example on doing the right thing here in Orange County. God Bless you All Casey .-JIP'PLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Date: /p/3ht�)// Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 9:27 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#9531 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Vicki Miller Description: I read in the OC Register that the council is going to vote on Monday, October 3rd, regarding NOT allowing grocery stores to use plastic bags and to charge for paper bags. I read in the OC Register that the council is going to vote on Monday, October 3rd, regarding NOT allowing grocery stores to use plastic bags and to charge for paper bags. I just wanted you to know that if you vote to spend the money on some stupid study to see what this does to the environment and/or vote to do this, I will find out how each of you voted. Those supporting this nonsense -- I will do everything I can to see you voted out in your next election. The people of this city and country are sick of you elected people addressing stupid subjects to cure every ailment whether this ailment has been proven to exist or not. And the very idea that you would waste $40,000 of our city's money is disturbing. Why can't you find other things to do -- such as cut waste and excess. Thank you. And please, do not pass this and do not pay for this study. I will actively campaign against you. Expected Close Date: 10/03/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. .SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION '';,.;:sting Dace: p dgands Item No.^ �`" Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 4:13 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Banning plastic bags From: Thompkin Cellars [mailto:thompkin@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 1:31 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Banning plastic bags To whom It May Concern, Although I am not a resident of Huntington Beach, my family and I utilize your beaches and support the downtown through various activities. It was brought to my attention that a vote is coming up in City Council to ban single use plastic bags. I truly support your efforts and hope that this may represent a progressive movement for all of orange County. My son and I have been involved in various projects cleaning up the beaches, work in the plastic ocean, and studying the impact of plastics upon the ocean and land. The problems keep magnifying. Your efforts will strongly support the work of many in attempt to make the world and environment we live in more sustainable for future generations. Thank you. .Julie Thompson-Dobkin Newport Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION MM*V Date: & Agenda Item No. i Esparta, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:59 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9539 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Gilbert Michalek Description: Don: keep the faith. Most of the plastic on our beaches are from Orange County, not HB. Our healthy environment will decline. Open garbage in our trash cans, dog poop on our streets, reusable grocery bags carry germs, etc., There could be the loss of business when people use Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley to shop. Why not fine anyone from anyplace for using plastic bags on the beach. Gil Expected Close Date: 10/04/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Ill.. �t0, D 3 o a Ap*119M No., - i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:49 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Pamela J Andriese [ma i Ito:adconcrete@aol.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:57 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Pamela Jane Andriese SUPPLEMENI L COMMUNICATION Moeft Date: d Ak Aga(Ws Item No.�� Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday; October 03, 2011 11:50 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: plastic bag ban From: Victoria Alberty [mailto:info@thelocalhb.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:06 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: plastic bag ban I understand there will be voting on banning the plastic bags in HB.... Although I am not able to be there, I wanted to voice that I urge the passing on the vote and banning the single use bags. I have been taking my own re-usable bags in to the stores for quite some time now. Good luck on the voting. Hopefully the ban goes through and the rest of CA will follow Victoria — Your HB Local ,. www.TheLocalHB.com www.SurfCitySavings.com www.HuntingtonBeachGreenGuide.com Victoria Alberty 714-231-4623 info(a)thelocalhb.com 5901 Warner Ave. Ste 365 Huntington Beach, 92649 STAY CONNECTED WITH US: - You SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION MNQ' rV[Me:�.� / Agordo Item No. ` Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:58 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Margo Belle [mailto:belle100@mail.chapman.edu] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:38 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL Margo Belle COMMUNICATION Chapman University Integrated Educational Studies Major: Disabilities Moe"Dow: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority: T-shirt Chair d (425)891-3626 i AgefOs hem No. L Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:55 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Ariana Bovolini [mailto:aribov@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:28 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Ariana Bovolini SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Date: Az� 1 Ap(da Rom No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:46 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FK SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Shainna Marie [mailto:sflabreslow@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:42 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL Shainna Marie Breslow COMMUNICATION f> etirg Date: A b Agenda Item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:39 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Environmental Impact Report From: Karen Broberg [ma i Ito:kkbrob5@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 10:57 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Environmental Impact Report Please support funding an Environmental Impact Report and a ban on single-use plastic bags at the City Council meeting tomorrow night. Thank you, Ron and Karen Broberg Sent from my iPad SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION 1 Agenda item No.^ " Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:03 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FK SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: dAbryan [mailto:spyslydrs@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:26 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL David Bryan 119 14th Street COMMUNICATION Huntington Beach CA 92648 Moeft Date. L311 Agoida Item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:50 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Paper bag From: Colleen [mailto:callistamorgan@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:03 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Paper bag The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL Colleen COMMUNICATION Sent from my Wod MsOng Date: L-3 1 Agenda Item No. Esgarza, PaU From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:03 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: cutshalldc@aol.com [mailto:cutshalldc@aol.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:24 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic.Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Dr. Glen O. Cutshall 16652 Sims Ln. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION PA**V Date:_ 3 AWda Item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:00 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: BAN THE SINGLE USE BAG---PLEASE!!!!! From: Keepum DeLoach [mailto:kdeloach@r3construction.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:51 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: BAN THE SINGLE USE BAG---PLEASE!!!!! PLEASE support the Environmental Impact Report(EIR)and the ban on single-use plastic bags. Keepum DeLoach Contract Administrator R3 Construction Services, Inc. 1295 N. Knollwood Circle Anaheim, CA 92801 Direct Phone (949) 595-5996 E-Fax (949)595-5956 J� ` Go Green! Print this email only when necessary. .-SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION A nft pate: 0 ® 1 Aged"item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:50 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: Russ Davis [mailto:fragtyl@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:08 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban We urge you to adopt the the proposed ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags at all markets and stores. Sincerely, Russ and Susanne Davis 16372 Santa Anita Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92640 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION 1feft Date: b 3ZV AgerWa Item No. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:49 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic Bag Ban From: David Dvorak [mailto:ddvorak@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:55 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL David Dvorak COMMUNICATION #wiae*v cwe:_16 6 Agenda Item No.� Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:04 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: steven eppstein [mailto:sweppstein@yahoo.com] Seat: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:39 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores,pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we�urgeu tto�m�ove forward a single-use plastic bag ban. s,AAAA^ �e Sincerely, Steven W. Eppstein ldeeft Date:�Q Huntington Beach Resident AqwWa Item No. 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:48 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: plastic bags From: Ed Gala [mailto:egala@socal.rr.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:46 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: plastic bags I am opposed to the ban on plastic bags. They are convenient, recyclable and reusable. Perfect for picking up dog waste after their initial use to carry groceries. Ed Gala 714-709-1523 Please note that the information and attachments in this email are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee and may contain confidential or privileged information. if you are not the intended recipient,please do not forward,copy or print the message or its attachments. Notify me at the above address,and delete this message and any attachments. Thank you. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Uganda Item No.� " i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:38 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban -----Original Message----- From: Ann Garth [mailto:anngarth8@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 10:27 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban Huntington Beach City Council: I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. As a Long Beach resident who attends school in Huntington Beach, I have experience with my own city's bag ban. Honestly, it hasn't affected me much because my family and I have always carried our own reusable bags, but I do know that the few times we forget, the ten cent tax is a quick reminder to bring them next time. I've also spoken to the manager at one of the supermarkets my family shops at, and he said that refills for the bags at the checkout counters are roughly 5 times less than before the ban. It's not that people can't pay the tax- it's that everyone hates paying it when you could've just brought your bags. The annoyance is a million times worse than the money. But the net effect of that is that people will be bringing in bags more. The longer the system is in place, the more people start bringing in bags, and the lower the cost for retailers. This, of course, makes no mention of the environmental benefits, which I won't even go into because I'm sure you've heard it all already. As a teenager (and future voter), I am asking you to ban the bags today. Sincerely, Ann Garth Resident of Long Beach, CA SUPPLEMENTAL ;COMMUNICATION M eft Date: 0 �/// 1 AQe &Item No._ Esparza, Pa!$L From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:48 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: BAN the BAG From: Brian Gottejman [mailto:blgottejman@aol.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:49 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: BAN the BAG The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. .We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Brian L. Gottejman SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Dete: 6 2 /'v Item No. L i Esparza, Pa!!X From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:43 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Neil Clemmons Harrison [mailto:clemmons70@gmaii.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:40 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Neil Harison SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Dade: 3 1AQvida Item No. " Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:04 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: lovesblackmascara [mailto:lovesblackmascara@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:47 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County,the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. SUPPLEMENTAL Sincerely, COMMUNICATION Christine Hol 1'Aeting Date:�.3 i Agvida Item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:47 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Bag Ban From: Mark@HarbourElectric.com [mailto:mark.htr@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:45 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Bag Ban I am a Huntington Beach resident and support banning plastic bags. Have a great day! Mark A. Hunter SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mwft Date: JV k Agenda Item No.� 1 , Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:52 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: smaccal@wellsfargo.com [ma i Ito:smaccal@wellsfargo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:20 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL Scott MacCallum COMMUNICATION *wftDate:____ d 3 1 Agenda Item No._ Esgarza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:00 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Brennan Miers [mailto:bpmiers@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:51 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach,CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores,pharmacies,drug stores,convenience stores,food marts,and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and imagine how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs,less than 5%of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter,clogging storm drain systems,and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation,greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County,Marin County,the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica,Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose,Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Brennan Parks Miers cell 808.633.3986 SUPPLEMEN . :. COMM UNI ATI()10-. Mali Date: 1013 Agenda Item No..77 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:00 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FK bag ban From: Nicole [mailto:nmiraula@socal.rr.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:49 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: bag ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. SUPPLEMENTAL Sincerely, COMMUNICATION Nicole Miraula Huntington Beach resident for 15 years Datong Date; O 3 IL � AAndi Rom No. 1 A Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:54 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: kent morris [mailto:km52@att.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:19 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Kent Morris SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION tf***v Date• a 13 Agenda Item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:38 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic Bag Ban Issue From: david morzella [mailto:davidmorzella@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 6:48 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Plastic Bag Ban Issue Honorable City Mayor and Council: I write today to express my dissatisfaction and concern over the possibility City Council may be voting to infringe on my rights and the rights of all other lawful citizens. As I understand the issue, Monday City Council will be voting on whether to authorize a $30,000 environmental impact study. I urge you to use this opportunity to reframe from engaging in the further creation of bad legislation which punish the lawful. I oppose all civil governments intervening i.n the lawful private transactions between two parties. Such regulations to the free market system is "Social Engineering" and must not continue if we are to remain a civil society under the rule of law. We are a nation of laws not to be governed by the whims of men. I would further wish to remind you of the proper role of Governments and the foundation of just law. Government exist to protect the righteous and punish the wicked. My convictions are confirmed within the revealed law set forth in the scriptures and the law of nature. The Bible - First Timothy, Chapter 1, Verses 8-9 "We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for the law breakers and rebels...." The point is, God makes (ordains) Government not to regulate the good guys but to regulate the bad guys. To protect the good guys from the bad guys. It's made for the lawless and insubordinate. This is the foundation for what is known today as "Common Law". Please allow this fundamental principal to be your guide when considering local legislation. In any given year in America there are about on 120,000 civil laws introduced every single year, many which wrongfully lead to reduced personal liberties. Just because City Council has the authority to create unjust law doesn't give you the right to do so. SUPPLEMENTAL Respectfully, COMMUNICATION David Morzella Huntington Beach Resident Moe"(me. 1013111 1 Apends Item No.� Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:04 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban plastic bags -----Original Message----- From: Marilee Movius [mailto:marilee_movius@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:51 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban plastic bags Dear Carchio and City Council, As a resident of Long Beach, I have had no issues bringing reusable bags for shopping. In fact, the whole city is working together in a positive direction and we know we are making a difference in lowering production costs, reducing recycling costs and most importantly, saving the environment. As an employee in Huntington Beach, it would be nice to see the Bolsa Chica strip free of single use plastic bags on my drive to work. It would be nice to know that our city that is working hard towards a "Steps Toward a Sustainable Huntington Beach" and promoting this actually take the next step and live this mantra and be a leader in the movement. A model city for others. Less than 5% of single use plastic bags actually get recycled, so this is not a long term solution. Reusable bags are. The city can make profit by manufacturing reusable "Surf City USA" bags. Please ban the bag. This is the right choice. Check out all the other cities up the coast and how successful they are in the process. It is our job to preserve the local community for future generations. Thank you, Marilee Movius Employee in Huntington Beach Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mveft Dater() 1 Agenda Item No.� Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:51 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: patrick nickols [mailto:pnickols@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:09 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Patrick SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION MMe N Date: 0/3 //( Agenda Irani No. '— Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:04 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: plastic bags From: Tony Rapae [mailto:trapae@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:36 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: plastic bags The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. SUPPLEMENTAL. Sincerely, COMMUNICATION Tony Rapae MD AA"ft Dater 13 // AQerxia Item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:04 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: In Favor of the Ban The Bag Ordinance Letter- Attachments: Huntington_Beach_BagBan_letter.pdf From: Gene Rascon [mailto:surfcityart@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:48 AM To: Carchio, Joe Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: In Favor of the Ban The Bag Ordinance Letter - Dear HB City Council, Please reference the attached letter in support of the measure to create a Ban The Bag ordinance for the City Of Huntington Beach. I hope the council does whatever is necessary to support our efforts to keep the City Of Huntington Beach and California state beaches clean. Your city employees have done a wonderful job in spite of the heavy visitor traffic and should be commended. And this measure is in no way a criticism of your leadership. We feel that additional measures are necessary as no one knew that this would become such a problem Although there is a financial cost involved, by displaying leadership and a committment to protecting our natural assets will help its citizens and visitors change their behavior to be more conscious of plastic trash and its effects on the environment. Thank you, Gene Rascon Media/MPA Outreach Coordinator Volunteer HB/SB Surfrider Foundation 562-313-4468 SUPPLEMENTAL CO. MMUNICATION Weft Date: U .3 //� Uganda Item No. 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:08 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Surf City Pipeline: Contact a Council Member Notification From: Surf City Pipeline [mai Ito:noreply@ user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:18 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Contact a Council Member Notification Request# 9534 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on a Non-Agenda Item Citizen name: Joanne Rasmussen Description: Suggestion or answer to the problem of the bags on the beach. Though I am apposed to the plastic bag 10-cent per bag fee, I have a suggestion that may ease the trash situation. Most of the plastic bags come from the visitors to the beaches. Since you've raised the rates for parking, it would seem that hasn't helped. To ease the situation of bags on the beach you can contact CALTRANS who is in charge of cleaning up only the north side of PCH. tcpubinf is the e-mail of district 12 for PCH from Brookhurst to Beach. They only clean up every other month from my understanding, though that may have changed. The city is in charge of only the south side of PCH for this part of the state beach. . Supposedly, they are in charge of cleaning the area once a week. That also may have changed. Instead of charging for the bags, you may want to suggest monthly volunteer clean-up days that the publi c may attend. Many would oblige, picking up plastic bottles to be recycled. This is not a good time to charge residents more in this terrible economy. Expected Close Date: 10/12/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeft Date: & 3 Apnda Item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:48 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic Bag Ban From: i razi [mailto:irazi@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:50 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds.of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Please support the ban. SUPPLEMENTAL Sincerely, COMMUNICATION Imran Razi l�Metitlg Dater 1 AQW&-Item No., Esgarza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:55 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Carry Out Plastic Bag Ban From: Don [mailto:eyes9@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:35 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Carry Out Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts,and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5%of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled.The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter,clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat.to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County,the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Donald Slaven 225 Alabama St. Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Member: Surfrider Foundation Huntington/Seal Beach Chapter; Sierra Club; Bolsa Chica Land Trust ppSUPPLEMENTAL. ®MMUN,4,sA ® �L 1`8 MO*V Date: b 3 1 Agenda Item No. ,� Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:03 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic bag ban -----Original Message----- From: Kevin [mailto:jettubbs@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:18 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Plastic bag ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council, Please don't fall into the trap of the people who would take away MORE of our FREEDOM!! We are smart enough to decide for ourselves. Please don't waste $30,000 on an EIR. Let me and my fellow voters choose paper bags if we DECIDE TOH! Enough. Sincerely, Dr. Kevin D. Tubbs Voter Physician Long time HB taxpayer Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL CC' MMUNICATION Pl eft Date: 101371 / Agenda Item No. i Esearza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:01 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic bag ban From: Melissa Whitney [mailto:mluvs2av8@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:53 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Plastic bag ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely Melissa Whitney SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M"ft Date:_ /-0 1 Agenda Item No. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:46 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: NO PLASTIC BAGS!!!! From: Bryce Willard [mailto:brycewillard@me.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:43 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: NO PLASTIC BAGS!!!! The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL Bryce Willard Purchase Officials Supplies of California COMMUNICATION (714) 914-3685 feting Date: d 3 1 Agenda Item No.^ �' Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:45 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban The Plastic Bag in HB From: Martin Worster [mailto:martin@mikrogroove.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:42 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban The Plastic Bag in HB Please do it! Martin Worster 21372 Brookhurst St, 411 HB, CA 92646 7149637477 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Moe*v Date: L66 1 1 Apnda Item No. L Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:10 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: LENNAE YOAK [mailto:yoakster@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:05 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, William A Yoak SUPPLEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION vft Date: ZQ13111 AW&item No. �— Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:39 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Trash = Oil From: KATHY ANDERSON [mailto:kathyvan95@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 6:54 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fw: Trash = Oil Please see this before your vote on plastic being banned. Kathy VanDerPol Anderson ----- Forwarded Message----- From: KATHY ANDERSON <kathyvan95@verizon.net> To: Dewey Anderson <danderson@busd.k12.ca.us> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 9:00 AM Subject: Fw: Trash = Oil ---- Trash = Oil SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Oil Meeting Date: a �- Agendas Item No. This is absolutely amazing.... you must watch the whole video! Sound is all in Japanese. Just read the subtitles and watch. http://www.flixxy.com/convert-plastic-to-oil.htm 13 r FREE Animations for your email - by IncrediMail! Click Here! 44 rvy: i 4� 2 Esparza, Pantry From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:47 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban the bag EIR SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION From: Casey Annis [mailto:cmannis@parabolicapub.com] k4peft Date: 1013 Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:45 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban the bag EIR Agerds Item No. The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in 1 California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely,. , Casey Casey M.Annis Publisher/Editor Parabolica Publishing, LLC •Vintage Racecar Journal •Alfa Owner •The Oily Rag •The Vantage Point(Aston Martin) 5212 Katella Ave., Suite 206 Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (562)493-0737 (562)493-0715 fax http://www.vintageracecar.com http://www.parabolicapub.com 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:00 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban Plastic Bags From: Phillip [mailto:radphil@gte.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:53 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban Plastic Bags The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council SUPPLEMENTAL 2000 Main Street COMMUNICATION Huntington Beach, CA 92648 M90V Date: A RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agrda hem No.� Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. i The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Phillip M. Arroyo 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy SUPPLEMENTAL Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:46 AM COMMUNICATION City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban the plastic please. RE: EIN Mftft Date: IDLL AQW da Item No. -----Original Message----- From: andy.baggett@gmail.com [mailto:andy.baggett@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:43 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban the plastic please. RE: EIN The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag BanDear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. i Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production cohtributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulpir►g'andi`paper making process. Even compostable plastic-:bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely Andy Sent on the Now Network from my Sprint® BlackBerry z Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:50 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban Plastic Carryout Bags From:judy barnes [mailto:namabarnes@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:04 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban Plastic Carryout Bags SUPPLEMENTAL The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Moeft Date: h RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agwida Item No., Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5%of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Judy Barnes 616 Ashland Drive i HB CA 92648 2 Esgarza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:02 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Adopt Carryout bag ordinance From: Elysse Bass [mailto:elysse_b@live.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:59 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Adopt Carryout bag ordinance Please r and .d•' your name,to the bottom,. to. The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Mn9 Date: RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San 1 Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Elysse Bass 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:59 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban Plastic bags, promote reusable bags -----Original Message----- From: Cindy Bongiovanni [mailto:cindy@essentuale.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:47 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban Plastic bags, promote reusable bags -SUPPLEMENTAL Email to: city.council(cD-surfcity-hb.org COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council Meeting Date:�� _ 2000 Main Street Agenda Item No. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: As a member of HB/SB Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, I served on the Rise Above Plastics committee and have studied the effects of plastics on marine pollution. I urge you to view for yourself by going to youtube.com and typing in keywords CAPTAIN CHARLIE MOORE PLASTIC. Whether you have 1 minute or 5 minutes, there are several clips to choose from. As members who want to be informed, I hope you will take at least one minute to see the true effects that plastics have on marine life. I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how 1 many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne:wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic.bags made..of,plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County Jhe cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and;.dozen;sof other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Cynthia Bongiovanni 714-936-9000 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:48 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: PLEASE!!! From: Kelli Boyer [mailto:sunseahbca@msn.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:45 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: PLEASE!!! SUPPLEMENTAL The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 fpeft Date: __LO L� RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban AQWWa Item No, Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, <el flL o � E. Ben Romer Enterprises, Inc. Phone: (714) 731-6577 Email: sunseahbcanDmsn.com 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:03 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Support-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban . SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION From: Shari Busek [mailto:shari3r@gmail.com] _ Me@hng D;{e; fl Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:30 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Agenda stern No. Subject: Support - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban I The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in 1 California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely ..,..y Shari Busek _ 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:45 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FK SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Importance: High From: Nita Charlton [mailto:nitac@hollencrest.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:35 AM To: CITY COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Importance: High COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Meelling Date: 6 L Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Agenda Item No. RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. 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For more information please visit http: //www.ciunetworks.com http: //www.mcafee.com 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:02 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: Keepum DeLoach [mailto:kdeloach@r3construction.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:01 AM To: CITY COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL Subject: COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Mw ing Date: Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda item No' Dear Mayor Carchio`and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Keepum DeLoach 1 Contract Administrator R3 Construction Services, Inc. 1295 N. Knollwood Circle Anaheim, CA 92801 Direct Phone (949) 595-5996 E-Fax (949)595-5956 `j Go Green! Printlhis'e -mail�onfy-cn When necessary. 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:02 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic Bag Ban SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION From: Steve Farnsworth [mailto:hazmn54@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:07 AM Agenda Item No. To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica,, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in 1 California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you'to'm'o forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sin"cerefy; Steve Farnsworth; 30 year HB Resident 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:49 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FK Ban the Bag From: profepez@aol.com [mailto:profepez@aol.com] COMMUNICATION Monday, October 03, 2011 9:53 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban the Bag 14iftft Dade: dZI/ Apnda Item No, The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the 1 ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating. plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Kenneth Fish 8409 Dory Drive, 92646 714 960 2248 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:59 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban SUPPLEMENTAL m _CO�II�IUNBTI0N--.____--- From: Manuel Florence [mailto:manuel.florence@wellsfargo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:47 AM Modng Date: To: Bohr, Keith Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No. �— Dear Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Manuel Florence 1 Senior Systems Analyst Information Technology Wells Fargo Dealer Services 1 23 Pasteur l Irvine, CA 92618 MAC E2718-020 Tel 949-753-3141 1 Fax 949-753-3139 manuel.florence()wellsfargo.com This transmission may contain inforrnation Chat is confidential and/or proprietary. If you are not the individual or entity to which it is addressed, note that any review, disclosure, copying, retransmission or other use is strictly prohibited. If you received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your system. This transmission is for informational purposes only, and is not intended,as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction•: The information contained in this communication is confidential, proprietary, and intended for the addressee (s) . If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of the communication, or unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message and DO NOT ACT UPON, FORWARD, COPY, OR OTHERWISE DISSEMINATE IT OR ITS CONTENT. 2 Esgarza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:48 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: 2011 - Reducing Single-Use Plastic Bags From: Garcia, Shane [MNTUS] [mailto:SGarcia0@ITS.JNJ.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:49 AM CITY COUNCIL Su SUPPLEMENTAL Subject: 2011 - Reducing Single-Use Plastic Bags The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648liCtirlg RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agwda Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: Thank you for everyone's support so far as it relates to reducing the amount of single-use plastic bags in Huntington Beach. I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Let's go Surf City USA! Sincerely, 1 Shane T. Garcia I Mentor Worldwide LLC Territory Manager, Orange County Cell: (888)453-9799 Fax: (866) 752-2261 Email: sgarcia0 _its.jnj.com +MENIIU` MAKE LIFE MORE be#. ut uC q(' d 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:45 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban the Bag SUPPLEMENTAL From: Martin [mailto:eightof1975@yahoo.com] 0MMU IQAT-10N -� Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:42 AM To: CITY COUNCIL OA*ft DMe:� /0 L3 Subject: Ban the Bag The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in 1 California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Martin Guelich 2 Esgarza, Paa From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:01 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban the Bag! From: Frank Holloway [mailto:fholloway@advancedonline.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:59 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban the Bag! SUPPLEMENTAL The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 h4fttirlg Date:/lam RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agedda Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chico is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Morin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single- use plastic bag ban. 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ARES.Inc.operating under California License#008&15Q3 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:58 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Keaty, Brynn K [mailto:Brynn.Keaty@welipoint.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:46 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban . SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street ��ng Date:_ Lo L3/w Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No.^ Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Brynn Keaty 1 Bryn Keaty, Case Implementation Coordinator 13080 Bristol St. Suite 200 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 1 O: 714-429-2777, F:714-429-2727 My office hours are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information or otherwise protected by law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. 2 Esgarza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:03 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Carryout plastic bag ban From: julie kollar [mailto:julie_kollar@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:09 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Carryout plastic bag ban SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street k4eft Date. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 ,.L®e RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, 1 and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Julie Kollar 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:47 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: support for plastic bag ban From: Chris Lunghino [mailto:chrislunghino@gmaii.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:44 AM To: CITY COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL Subject: support for plastic bag ban COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Mseft Date: a 13111 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Chris Ann Lunghino 1 Chris Ann Lunghino Founder and President Community Sustainability USA 714.369.9280 Join our newsletter at itsthelittlethin s.org Like us on Facebook 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:47 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION From: Craig Maloney [mailto:craigmichaelmaloney@gmail.com] It "ft Dete: IL Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:45 AM To: CITY COUNCIL AQinda hem No. Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban j Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout b ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarket and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that wot be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact o plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to oa with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to se the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in t water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Des efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags e up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Ov 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emission: and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sou have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfa> and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becomir true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urg( you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Craig Maloney 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:01 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Please support banning the plastic bag From: Dana Marie McDaniel [mailto:mcdana22@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:58 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Please support banning the plastic bag .SUPPLEMEIN'TAL, The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Meeft cite: jib Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agemi$Item No. - Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags.made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, 1 and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Dana McDaniel ., 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:58 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: YES on Bag Ban & EIR From: Seth Matson 1 714 596 5019 [mailto:seth@matsongraphics.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:42 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: YES on Bag Ban & EIR SUPPLEMENTAL The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Medng Date:�1613111 RE: SUPPORT—Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. i Sincerely, Seth Matson(30 year Resident) 18920 Breezy Lane Huntington Beach CA 92648 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:51 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Importance: High From: Kevin Rained [mailto:kevrain@veritechglobal.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:16 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Importance: High SUPPLEMENTAL. The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 WMN Date: l RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban AW&Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags.end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, i Kevin Raineri 8142 Wenlock Circle Huntington Beach,CA 92646 (714) 964-0141 Home 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:48 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Andy Simons [mailto:andrew_simons@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:50 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban SUPPLEMENTAL The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Meeting Date: 0 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. i Sincerely, Andy z Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:59 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Ed Taylor [mailto:edbobtaylor@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:48 AM To: CITY COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL Carryout Plastic Bag Ban COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street A 11L Huntington Beach, CA 92648 �ate: RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No.� �- Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Ed Taylor 1 19752 Potomac Lane Huntington Beach, CA 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:55 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: letter plastic bag ban From: Max Wood [mailto:woodassc@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:24 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: letter plastic bag ban SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street AEON Date: D 3 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 z RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agerde It No'-�---®r Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Max Woos) Max E. Wood "your meeting site consultant" Wood &Associates 310 Lake Street #202 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 USA woodassc(c earthlink.net 714-969-6558 z Esparza, Party From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:57 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Please Help US Ban Single Use Plastic Bags From: Michael Sean Wright [mailto:nicefishfilms@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:39 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Please Help US Ban Single Use Plastic Bags SUPPILEMENT'AL. The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MmAng Date: D / RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Aw4a Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: We are watching with great interest as Huntington Beach, CA joins the growing list of Cities from around the globe who are showing true leadership by enacting bans on single use plastic bags. Please support and move diligently to ban single use plastic bags. I look forward to supporting your community and the businesses that will enjoy the economic benefits that come from a Clean and plastic free City. Michael Sean Wright Director, nicefishfilms My profiles: ❑ Contact me: ❑nicefishfilms ❑nicefishfilms ❑nicefishfilms Latest tweet: The moon makes waves in our atmosphere as it moves in front oft., e sun [Astronomy] http://t.co/unlNzy i I } Follow nicefishfilms Repl%� Retweet 08:-) Oct-0 Get this email appl 1 Next plan: All Space Considered Griffith Observatory 2800 East Observatory Road Los Angeles. CA 90027. on Friday, October 7, 2011. 7:30pm) Count nee in - More plans Subscribe to Michael Sean Wright's plans Get this email app! e 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:46 AM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: Martin Worster [mailto:martin@mikrogroove.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:43 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPLEMENTAL The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Meting Date:® RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Martin Worster Martin / Angela 011 44 1707 644717 http://www.canonburyantiques.com/ i Google Maps: htti)://tinvurl.com/25xxu8r http://canonburyantiques.wordpress.com/ http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/canonbury-antiques-herts 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:04 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Brooke Barbee [mailto:bbarbee@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:54 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County,the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward asingle-use plastic bag ban. SUPPLEMENTAL Sincerely, COMMUNICATION Brooke Barbee �,%-ing Date: p 1 Agenda Item No. �— Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:07 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FK Urgent!!! Please email the HB City Council today b4 5pm -----Original Message----- From: Isabella Ford [mailto:issyford@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:02 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fwd: Urgent!!! Please email the HB City Council today b4 5pm Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Fwd: Urgent!!! Please email the HB City Council today b4 5pm From: Isabella Ford <issyford@yahoo.com> To: city.counciI@surf-city-hb.org CC: Placing a surcharge instead of sometimes giving me a credit for using my own bags makes so much sense. just like street cleaning has been an adjustment, this is another that will have it's foes but it's a way of life that we want to encourage. The people most affected would probably be tourists as thoae are also the ones I often see leaving their trash on the street, sidewalks, etc. Locals care about the beach and pay a premium to live here because we love the life it breeds. Please help us further encourage great behavior...AND, maybe start stocking HB bags throughout all local stores to further promote our great city and hopefully impress upon the visitors to respect our home as well as theirs by using their HB bags whenever they go out. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION tgeting Date: n L, !. -- Ag*W,s Item No. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:39 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Killion, Curtis M - GEXPRO [mailto:Curtis.Killion@gexpro.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:17 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Curt Killion Sales SUPPLEMENTAL GEXPRO 2099 S. State College Blvd COMMUNICATION Suite 200 Anaheim, CA. 92805 Maetong Date: 3 l C: 714) 318-2930 0: 714) 712-8582 Apnde Item No. F: 714) 712-8517 1 curt.killion(a)gexpro.com 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:40 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: No more plastic bags in HB From: danucleusOl [mailto:danucleus0l@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:39 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: No more plastic bags in HB SUPPLIEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street MftOnq Date: J6 A 1�zz Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban 'phde item NO.— Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:04 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Veronnica Krizek [mailto:vkrizek24@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:47 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban SUPPLEMENTAL The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MoOng Date: RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban AW4s Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Veronnica Krizek i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:05 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: MONTJOYJM@aol.com [mailto:MONTJOYJM@aol.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:58 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, &u& cat rap SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:` A 46 Agenda Item No. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:04 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Tom Stanton [mailto:musicalsnake@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:52 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Tom Stanton Jr. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION fitting gate: Agenda Item No.. Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:39 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: [Filter Test: C3] Please support funding for bag-ban/ EIR From: Mike Dowell [mailto:dowellmd@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:28 PM To: CITY COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL. Subject: [Filter Test: C3] Please support funding for bag-ban/ EIR COMMUNICATION The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council Ming Date:_ Jo 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Aoanda Item No. RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a 1 true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. 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This email was sent to dowellmd@hotmail.com by hsb@hsbsurfrider.org I Update Profile/Email Address I Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribeT" 1Privacy Policy. 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:39 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Stephanie Sweet Eggert [mailto:stephanie4balance@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:09 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban SUPPLEMENTAL The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 October 3, 2011 Itlting Date: / RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban ApWa Item No. ` Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the economic, environmental, and health impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. 1 The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Stephanie S. Eggert Stephanie Sweet Eggert, NI.s._I-I.H.0 lJolistic Health &Nutrition 7 14,65u>sss 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:39 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: bag ban From: JFord29105@aol.com [mailto:JFord29105@aol.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:12 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: bag ban Urgent. Surfrider needs your help to ay! Please help us in asking the HB City Council to Approve Funding for a Bag Ban EIR- Email the City Council and Attend Tonight's Meeting. Tonight the Huntington Beach City Council will vote on whether to move forward with the next step for a plastic bag ban and we need your support. Please e-mail the City Council with the letter below at city.council@surfcity- hb.org and ask them to support the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the ban on single-use plastic bags. On Monday night, the HB City Council will vote to fund an Environmental Impact Report at a cost of less than $30 thousand dollars. Most EIRs cost upwards of$200,000, and Surfrider is donating $3000 towards the city's EIR,the first time in memory a citizen group has helped the city fund an EIR. The City Council meeting starts tonight at 6pm. Public comments for all items are toward the beginning of the meeting, then this is #7 on the agenda. SUPPLEMENTAL http://records.surfcity- COMMUNICATION hb.or /g sirepub/pubmtgframe.aspx?meetid=246&dociype=a eg nda ©ate: / Agra item No. 1 The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches'lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Powerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with'cleamfng"up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling, programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation,,of-plastic.pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a'single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, [your,name here] 2 Esearza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:32 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic Bags -----Original Message----- From: Marks Family [mailto:marksfamily@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:22 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Plastic Bags SUPPLEMENTAL. The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council COMMUNICATION 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Meeting Date: 0 Z0 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No. Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. i Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Melisa Marks - Resident of Huntington Beach The Marks Family marksfamilyCD-sbcglobal.nf "l z Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:20 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION From: liz [mailto:liz2004hb@yahoo.com] Mes"Date: o 3 Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:16 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Agenda Item No• Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. he City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a rue leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. i Sincerely, Liz, Ken and Ethan Shelton 2 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:38 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Surf City Pipeline: Contact a Council Member Notification From: Surf City Pipeline [mailto:noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 8:43 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Contact a Council Member Notification Request#9532 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Question Request area: City Council - Comment on a Non-Agenda Item Citizen name: Tony Soriano SUPPLEMENTAL Description: The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street COMMUNICATION Huntington Beach, CA 92648 b/ RE: SUPPORT—Carryout Plastic Bag Ban 040ng Date: Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: Agenda Item No, I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic blasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. i Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Tony Soriano Expected Close Date: 10/12/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. 2 Esparza, Patty From: Flynn, Joan Sent: Monda , October 03, 2011 6:12 PM !- To: Esparza;Patty Subject: Fw: City Council=item,#7..:pl6stic bags Joan L. Flynn, CIVIC Huntington Beach City Clerk From: Barbara Delgleize [mailto:Barbara@BarbaraSellsTheBeach.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 04:43 PM To: Carchio, Joe; Hansen, Don; Dwyer, Devin; Harper, Matthew; Boardman, Connie; Bohr, Keith; Shaw, Joe Cc: 'Marcia Morrell' <marciamorrell@verizon.net>; Flynn, Joan Subject: City Council item #7 plastic bags FROM THE DESK OF Barbara-ft Delgleizea DRE#00586458 / www.BarbaraSellsTheBeach.com R04WO t October 3, 2011 Dear City Councilmember's, The city currently has enough financial challenges right now without spending money on an unnecessary study on plastic bags. With all the issues facing our community and our city I believe our City Council would have more important things to focus on than banning the plastic bags. A convenient, 100% recyclable product rather taxing our citizens or visitors to our city. I am sure you initially thought that this was a good idea but this is an educational matter, not one to be imposed by our government. I would rather see you spend the money on our local Art Center to retain our Curator rather than lying off an employee. We could make use of the educational benefits and do an educational display at the arts center, in our schools, on our beaches about why it is so important to pay attention to how trash and how it is disposed. When disposing trash or refuge incorrectly it often ends up i in our streets or on our beaches. Maybe inconjuction with inland communities we could have them provide their local citizens education of why it is so imperative that they do not dispose of their trash in the street because it will end up in Huntington Beach, on our beaches, and impact our sea life while their unconscious of their thoughtless actions impacts other cities around them. Recently our city's Public Works Department completed a beautiful landscaping and hardscaping project at Marina High School on the corner of Springdale Street at Edinger Avenue with smartly installing drought-resistant plants and shrubs...the corner for many years has been a terrible eyesore. So the other day I happened to be running by the corner and noticed the area is now filled with trash such as styrofoam cups, candy wrappers, paper plates, cigarette butts the list goes on. By the way, on that particular day I did not see any plastic bags. Does this mean we will have our city councilmember's pass a law or a tax forbiddening business to use certain containers? NO...it means our residences and visitors need to be responsible about their behavior in properly disposing their trash...you cannot legislate morality or behavior. An example would be recently when I took a walk on the Bolsa Chica Wetlands trail I came across a plastic bag. I picked up and as I walked along the trail I picked up trash from the surrounding areas along the trail. By the time, I got to the end of the trail the plastic bag was filled and I disposed of it in the trash bin...It was one of the benefits of having a plastic bag blow on by or make good use of it. We can all make good uses for our plastic bags and dispose of them correctly. Sincerely, Barbara Delgleize Resident of Huntington Beach obar a cW96tae EcoBroker NAR Green Designation HB Chamber of Commerce—Chairwoman '09 HB Planning Commissioner RE/MAX Select One 4952 Warner Avenue,Suite 109 Huntington Beach CA 92649 Direct: 714-846-1247 Cellular:714-421-0103 Fax: 714-846-5595 Email: Barbara@BarbaraSelisTheBeach.com Website: www.BarbaraSellsTheBeach.com 2 Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:18 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9550 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Question Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: John Thompson Description: Let's get moving on the plastic bag ban. Expected Close Date: 10/04/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 9:23 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9564 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Meryl Schrantz Description: Phone call due to letter in the Independent. Please Google "Chico Bags." In favor of doing away with plastic bags. Expected Close Date: 10/07/2011 Click.here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 9:27 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9565 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Grace Michihira Description: Phone call due to letter in the Indendent. She is against$$ being spent on plastic bags EIR. Expected Close Date: 10/07/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 9:33 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9566 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Kathryn Panos Description: Phone call due to letter in the Independent. She is against having them banned. Expected Close Date: 10/07/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 9:35 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9567 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Eileen Niesen Description: Phone call due to letter in the Independent. Eileen is against taking out of the sewers. Leave as is. Expected Close Date: 10/07/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 10:58 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9569 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Isabella Ford Description: Phone call due to letter in the Independent. Ms. Ford is for getting rid of the plastic bags and the City selling reuseable bags. She feels that it would be a good source of advertising plus opportunity to make a profit by selling them to visitors. Expected Close Date: 10/07/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 2:35 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#9570 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Lyle Jakins Description: Phone call due to letter in the Independent. Mr. Jakins is a senior citizen living in HB since 1978. He would like to see the City keep plastic bags. He is in the medical field and is concerned that one-use bags are unsanitary. Expected Close Date: 10/07/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 11:12 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#9573 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Question Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: John Thompson Description: I read what you, Hansen and Harper think of the plastic bag issue. You are limber dicked cocksuckers, complete disgraces to society and the planet. Expected Close Date: 10/07/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 1:15 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf CityPipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9615 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Michael Dunahay Description: Mr. Dunahay was a resident of HB, now in Colorado, but is returning to HB to be a resident again. He is for the ban of plastic bags. Expected Close Date: 10/13/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 1:32 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#9616 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Anonymous Anonymous Description: Phone call from 66 year old resident of Emerald Cove wishing to remain anonymous. Wants Council to know that he thinks government should not be involved in such issues. He and others re-use plastic bags so that makes them useful. He feels that people being . careless is what makes the problem for the sea life in the ocean and banning them won't solve this problem. Expected Close Date: 10/13/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 2:17 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9618 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Denise Menichiello Description: Denise called to let the Council know her opinion regarding the ban on plastic bags. She is against banning the bags. Expected Close Date: 10/13/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 4:26 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9621 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Joan Kunkler Description: Ms. Kunkler called to tell the Council her opinion on the plastic bag issue. She says to keep them and concentrate on other genuine city problems. Expected Close Date: 10/13/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 5:07 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) From. Surf City Pipeline [mailto:noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 20112:17 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9618 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Denise Menichiello Description: Denise called to let the Council know her opinion regarding the ban on plastic bags. She is against banning the bags. Expected Close Date: 10/13/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 5:03 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: PLASTIC BAG ORDINANCE From: ] D Miles [mailto:jdmiles@socal.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 4:17 PM To: Harper, Matthew Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: PLASTIC BAG ORDINANCE PLASTIC BAG ORDINANCE The purpose of the plastic bag ordinance should be to eliminate the use of plastic bags in Huntington Beach and not restrict shoppers to only reusable bags which can carry bacteria. The ordinance should not be mandating the use of reusable bags without a no cost alternative. Reusable bags are not always available so paper bags should be available without cost to the shopper. Please include the use of paper bags, without cost, in the City ordinance. John Miles 19316 Wingedfoot Cr. Huntington Beach 1 Esgarza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 5:03 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Regarding the proposed ban on plastic bags From: shirthings@aol.com [mailto:shirthings@aol.com] Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:31 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Regarding the proposed ban on plastic bags Please see the following information. Shirley Orlando -----Original Message----- From: Bag the Ban <info@bagtheban.com> To: shirthings <shirthings@aol.com> Sent: Mon, Sep 19, 2011 8:39 am Subject: Tell your legislators:junk bag science has been defeated! Tell your legislators: junk bag science has been defeated! For too long, activists have spread false information as part of their campaign to ban and tax plastic bags. What's worse, politicians believe these untruths-- and use them to enact laws that hurt consumer freedom and American jobs. One reusable bag importer, a company called ChicoBag, recently settled a lawsuit brought against them for spreading misinformation about plastic bags. ChicoBag created a counterfeit EPA website and knowingly shared falsified NOAA data with schools, all to advance its profits and confuse the plastic bag debate. Tell your legislators today about ChicoBaq's misinformation campaign. Make sure your elected officials don't listen to junk science about plastic bags. The ChicoBag settlement is a huge step in the plastic bag debate. We now have proof of the truth we've known all along: the so-called "facts" some supporters of reusable bags cited were not backed up by science or by statistics. Help us spread the news about the ChicoBag settlement. Tell your legislator that you and the facts -- support plastic bag use, recycling and the thousands of American jobs supported by this industry. Esparza, Pafty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:55 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Manuel Florence [mailto:manuel.florence@wellsfargo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:47 AM To: Carchio, Joe Cc: Fikes, Cathy Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Manuel Florence 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:52 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Support plastic bag ban From: Jeff [mailto:jmurray290@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:13 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Support plastic bag ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:52 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: liz [mai Ito:1 iz2004hb@yahoo.corn] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:14 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up,plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. he City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you o move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. 1 i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:51 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: BAILEY, MATTHEW [mailto:MATTHEW.BAILEY@clearchannelradiosales.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:34 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Matthew Bailey i i Es arza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:51 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban i From: Jon Acampora [mailto:jon.aca'mpora@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:35 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council:' I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds'of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and (Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Jon Acampora Huntington Beach Resident 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:50 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Rsd80 [mailto:daguro80@aim'.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 2:00 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa'Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Ryan Daguro Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:50 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: Jana Bailey [mailto:baileyjana'@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 2:06 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington;Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Jana Bailey Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:50 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FK Plastic bag ban From: Mitch Kalamian [ma i Ito:m itch @solenalandscape.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 2:20 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: re: Plastic bag ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and 1 i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:50 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban the Bag From: Gail McIntosh [mailto:gmcintosh.stella@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 2:59 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban the Bag The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council:' I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other,grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Gail H. McIntosh 622 18th Street Huntington Beach CA2648 1 I Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:49 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban'the Bag From: Christi Costello [mailto:costello.christi@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:07 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban the Bag The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Christi Costello I �I Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:49 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban I I I From: Dave Perry [mailto:dave@perrymortgage.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:09 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. I i i I Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:49 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Christian Aparicio [mailto:caparicio34@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:18 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds,of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Chris Aparicio 1 i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:48 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Carryout plastic bag ban From: Irene Briggs [mailto:irena4444@socal.rr.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:27 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Carryout plastic bag ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I am a a long time resident of downtown Huntington Beach and have watched the development in this area take a tremendous toll on our life style and the evironment. Many of us had hoped for a slower and smaller buildout, however what we have now requires a lot more advocacy and committment to keep our quality of life and protect the environment. I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their,way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my concerns. Sincerely, Irene Briggs 602 8th st. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:48 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic Bag Ban From: Matthew Cole [mailto:mccole72@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:29 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Plastic Bag Ban Hello City Council Members, My name is Matthew Cole. I am a lifelong resident of Huntington Beach and am a current student at Cal State Long Beach. My maternal grandmother was former HB Mayor Ruth Finley. During her term as mayor and as a city council member, she worked tirelessly to protect and preserve the Bolsa Chica Wetlands from the threat of over development. If she were serf ing today, I am confident that she would be fighting to protect our oceans and beaches from single use plastic bags. I know that justifying a$30,000 environmental impact report can be difficult in this economic climate, but I find it a small and necessary price to pay to protect our oceans. I strongly support any action that will get us closer to banning the plastic bag in our city. Thank You i i ICI it i 1 i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:48 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: Anthony Duarte [mailto:aduarte@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:36 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: ZAK The Hoorable Mayor Carcio andnCouncil } � ' 2000 Main Street ` ` Wuntingfon Beach,' 'A 92648 `� - - �, RE SUPPORT Carry41 out P�Iastie Bag.an a � �.'° aAll T bea Mayor Garchio andkCouncil° 4P, �� t=l write to ur�4 a the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryoufubag ordinance that w661d."ban ']attic carryout bags at all supermarkets"and other grocery stares, pharmacies, drugstores, .,'convenience stores;,-food marts;and farmers markets and would place a smailicharge on.the °issuance of rec ctable paper car out bay s that would be an i centive for eo le to r6rh&n er , Y p p rY 9 p P JT. ., their reusablebags: I am concerned wf#h the environm tal antl econom►c im acts of last�c lja pallut n in inland . . .. .x tM P p s } ` and coastal areas throughout Huntington}Beach Bolsa Chico is a local exampleaf the impact of :- plastic pollution as et catches lots of litter before releasing ii to ocean>with t�g storms and rain m events Walk through the wetlands to see therylitter and rmage`how many j- agsave 'and a:n in the water„somewhere ;,fake a tour of Bowerman,Landii to see some a" the costs .associated With cleamnq up plastic bags. f % We cal no longer,try to recycle ou'r way out of this problem Cesp�fe_efftyrts to yyexpand recyc�ng ptograrns, less.th n 5�o.of;single-use plastic bags are c arreritl`y being recycled The rest these :bags-end;wp,. our.landfiNs or as litter clogging storm%strain systems; and n akEng ftieirway tv , < d .. our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years an our„envonment and may never . °{ Y biodegrade iffthe ocean ;As a,resu fit, it:°poses a'persisient threat to'wiidlife. Over 2,67 sp cies$of p` an1rnals wo'rldwidhave been impacted`by plastic fitter, including astic1ags h, °Paper bags are not arable alternativeto plastic bags Paper bag prociuction,confi=ibutesto f 4 def-restartion, greenhouse gas emissions and waterborne wastes from too pul ing and paper : 4 sw'making prose's Even compostabj plastic bags made of plap�t based sources have not proven} My °to degr'atle in the ocean Y; Los Angeles County, Morin County,,;the citiesiof Long Bipach;kCalabasas Santa Monica;kGlalibu $ 'SanFrancisco San.Jose, F irfaz, and Palo Alto hake bannedplasticbacsand dozens of_other cities in California are consi;ering this approach The-CityIA aof Huntington Beach had a critical role°`to''play id becoming a true leader in elrmin'atrng ° °plastid bag,waste sand°preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution?in our comrnu`rities Thus w we u.ge you tom ve forward a$single-use plastic)bag ban N yf n Sincerely, 1 I i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:47 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Importance: High I I i From: Coach Daniels [mailto:coachdaniels@ road run ner.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:33 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic;Bag Ban Importance: High I The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 I i RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council:) I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarket's and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets, and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single;use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundredslof years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and (Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. I i Thank you and make today A Great Day, Coach Matt Daniels (714)323-4697 i1 Esparza, Pan From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:47 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban on Plastic Bags From: Grace Park [mailto:gracepark@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:36 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban on Plastic Bags The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Grace Park 1 i EsN arza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:47 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Agenda Item#7 i From: ben davis [mailto:bendavis@mail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 3:51 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Agenda Item #7 The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Ben Davis 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:46 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Ban the Bag I From: Clhduncan@aol.com [mailto:Clhduncan@aol.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 4:62 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Ban the Bag The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the,litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:46 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Danielle Riley [mailto:danielle_riley24@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 4:36 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach,CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores,pharmacies,drug stores,convenience stores,food marts,and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs,less than 5%of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems,and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result,it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County,Marin County,the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica,Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose,Fairfax,and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Danielle Riley i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:46 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Plastic Bags-Vote NO on the Proposed Environmental Impact Statement Expenditure Importance: High From: Charles "Bud" Lung [mailto:cblung@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 4:55 PM To: Carchio, Joe; Hansen, Don; Boardman, Connie; Bohr, Keith; Dwyer, Devin; Harper, Matthew; Shaw, Joe Cc: Fikes, Cathy; Stephenson, Johanna Subject: Plastic Bags -Vote NO on the Proposed Environmental Impact Statement Expenditure Importance: High Mayor Joe Carchio and Members of Huntington Beach City Council: Please take note of my opposition to the City of Huntington Beach undertaking an Environmental Impact Statement to support the proposed ordinance concerning banning plastic bags in the City. In practice I do not use plastic bags, refusing them more than 98% of the time. I carry re-usable bags in my car. I am not opposed to the City banning the use of single use plastic bags in retail sales. I am opposed to spending $ 30-40 Thousand Dollars on an Environmental Impact Statement. I really think that there are better uses for the $ 30-40 Thousand dollars that the Environmental Impact Statement will cost. Please stop this nonsensical expenditure. Vote NO on the proposed expenditure for an Environmental Impact statement 1 i I Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:46 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: please ban plastic bags From: Thomas Smith [mailto:tsmith@connectpositronic.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 5:29 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: please ban plastic bags The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill, to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and (Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has, a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Best Regards, Thomas Smith Regional Manager Positronic Industries 714-848-2004 www.conneclpositronic.com Products of Connector Excellence! An ISO 9001 and SAE AS9100 certified company 1 Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:45 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: bag'ban -----Original Message----- From: James Russell [mailto:caprussell@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 7:17 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: bag ban This is a no brainer guys. Ban Ithe plastic bags I ,I i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:45 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: I Support the Ban From: Jo Anne Jennings [mailto:j.l.je,nnings1944@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 7:35 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support the Ban I support a ban on single-use plastic bags. Please approve an EIR and continue the process to ban the bags. Jo Anne Jennings 4696 Heil Ave. Huntington Beach i �I Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:45 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Carry out bag ordinance From: Charles O'Brien [mailto:theobriencian@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 7:46 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Carry out bag ordinance The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems; and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Charles B O'Brien, M.D. 1 I Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:44 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: G B [mailto:godsabundance@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 12:55 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single,-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds'of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Gina Brougham i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:43 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: rob@electronicinsight.com [ma i Ito:rob@electronicinsig ht.com] On Behalf Of Rob Barreca Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 1:27 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds'of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Rob Barreca Co-chair n Chat Surfrider Foundatio Oahu p er Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:43 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: bag ban bill From: Rosie Brady [mailto:rosie.y.brady@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 3:04 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: bag ban bill The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Rosie Brady i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:43 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Bag Ban From: Christina Hoe [mailto:christina.hoe@gmaii.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 3:33 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County,the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Christina Hoe i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 20114:43 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Kimberly Meyer [mailto:kmeyer84@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 3:55 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: RE: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Kimberly Meyer i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:42 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: SUPPORT-Carryout Plastic Bag Ban From: Ruey Hwu [mailto:ruey.hwu@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 4:30 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT- Carryout Plastic Bag Ban The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities in California are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Ruey Hwu Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:41 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: From: Becky Breznau [mailto:becky.breznau@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 7:53 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: The Honorable Mayor Carchio and Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: SUPPORT - Carryout Plastic Bag Ban Dear Mayor Carchio and Council: I write to urge the City of Huntington Beach to adopt a carryout bag ordinance that would ban plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and other grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, food marts, and farmers markets and would place a small charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carryout bags that would be an incentive for people to remember their reusable bags. I am concerned with the environmental and economic impacts of plastic bag pollution in inland and coastal areas throughout Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica is a local example of the impact of plastic pollution as it catches lots of litter before releasing it to ocean with big storms and rain events. Walk through the wetlands to see the litter and image how many bags have flown away and are in the water somewhere. Take a tour of Bowerman Landfill to see some of the costs associated with cleaning up plastic bags. We can no longer try to recycle our way out of this problem. Despite efforts to expand recycling programs, less than 5% of single-use plastic bags are currently being recycled. The rest of these bags end up in our landfills or as litter, clogging storm drain systems, and making their way to our waterways and ocean. Plastic lasts for hundreds of years in our environment and may never biodegrade in the ocean. As a result, it poses a persistent threat to wildlife. Over 267 species of animals worldwide have been impacted by plastic litter, including plastic bags. Paper bags are not a viable alternative to plastic bags. Paper bag production contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waterborne wastes from the pulping and paper making process. Even compostable plastic bags made of plant-based sources have not proven to degrade in the ocean. Los Angeles County, Marin County, the cities of Long Beach,Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfax, and Palo Alto have banned plastic bags and dozens of other cities inCalifornia are considering this approach. The City of Huntington Beach has a critical role to play in becoming a true leader in eliminating plastic bag waste and preventing the proliferation of plastic pollution in our communities. Thus we urge you to move forward a single-use plastic bag ban. Sincerely, Rebecca Breznau 1 Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 12:43 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#9654 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Val Moore Description: Mr. Moore is opposed to the Council spending money for a feasability study(EIR) on plastic bags/one-time use bags. He feels there are more important city needs to be addressed. Expected Close Date: 10/18/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 12:48 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) From: Surf City Pipeline [mailto:noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 12:43 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#9654 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment . Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Val Moore Description: Mr. Moore,is opposed to the Council spending money for a feasability study (EIR) on plastic bags/one-time use bags. He feels there are more important city needs to be addressed. Expected Close Date: 10/18/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 1:13 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City'Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 9655 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Question Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Linda Morgan Description: I do alot of my shopping in HB but if you pass this ban the bag law I will not shop in HB again. I will do my shopping in other cities that have not decided they are the Lord and Master of everyone. Another case of the polticians trying to take over our lives Expected Close Date: 10/18/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 3:10 PM To: City Clerk Agenda Subject: FW: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) From: Surf City Pipeline [mailto:noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 1:13 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#9655 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Question Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Linda Morgan Description: I do alot of my shopping in HB but if you pass this ban the bag law I will not shop in HB again. I will do my shopping in other cities that have not decided they are the Lord and Master of everyone. Another case of the polticians trying to take over our lives Expected Close Date: 10/18/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com) Sent: Monday; October 31, 2011 3:00 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request#9759 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Concetta Randall Description: Two faxes from Concetta Randall to the Council Members expressing her opinions of the possible plastic bag ban. Expected Close Date: 11/01/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. 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ADMlN!STRATION•S the city"would covermo%tot` ;OQd are t]ecoling IxxOre OFFICE OF F 0.O D S the Cost,but the Surfrider., ;aziimon, partly because j rgoy,nSlatipll7�N1 _ On r� } , `^�• :Pk nuck:of what we eat takes a ft.:4nd winding road from sold,It named the 28 states 1 y ,ounG members an �cn-i to,fork. where the fruit was'ship- . p u .16 directed city stfl'to ti Pi,,r i�ntaloupe grown on a ped, but people in other draw up an ordinance to jol'orado field may make states have reported get- Oust Ain nt�ss;� h�ae our:or five stops before it ting sick. from the city after a split -etiches the dinner table. 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