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City Council Interoffice Communication
To: Honorable Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Members
From: Matthew Harper, Mayor
Date: September 30, 2014
Subject: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM FOR THE OCTOBER 6, 2014,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING — REPEAL OF CHAPTER 5.95 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Chapter 5.95 (Use of Plastic Carryout Bags and Recyclable Paper Bags) of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code is one of the most controversial laws on the books in
Huntington Beach.
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014, the Governor signed Senate Bill 270 (SB270), a
statewide plastic bag ban and paper bag charge, effective January 1, 2015.
Recognizing this change in State Law, Chapter 5.95 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code should be repealed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to repeal Chapter 5.95 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
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xc: Fred Wilson, City Manager
Ken Domer, Assistant City Manager
Joan Flynn, City Clerk
Jennifer McGrath, City Attorney
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