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Polystyrene Foam Food Service Ware Ordinance 4 September 19, 2011 and provided public comments indicating that the ordinance would cause financial hardship on local small businesses. They suggested a two -year grace period before the ordinance becomes effective. The item was continued to the July meeting so that staff could meet with representatives from the business community to outline a public outreach and education program. The Rules and Communications Committee received a second draft of the ordinance at the meeting on July 25, 2011. The draft ordinance was revised based on input from the Committee and the business community. The Committee recommended bringing the item to the City Council in September with an effective date of November 1, 2012 for the ordinance. There were no members of the public in attendance but written comments from a local business and the California Restaurant Association were provided to the Committee. Applicable General Plan Policy Action 27.01 -A: Source Reduction and Recycling Programs. Permits and /or Variances Granted Not applicable. Environmental Review An Environmental Declaration — Notice of Exemption was filed with the Alameda County Clerk's Office on August 11, 2011. Code Compliance Review Not applicable. Board /Commission Findings Not applicable. Summary of Public Outreach Efforts Staff sent a brochure to approximately 250 affected food establishments on May 5, 2011. The brochure provided a link to the City's website where additional information could be found. In addition, businesses were invited to attend a City Council work session on May 23, 2011 where the item was presented and discussed. Staff met with members of the business community on June 23, 2011 and on June 27, 2011 to discuss the item. Information, including a copy of the ordinance, was sent to interested parties via email on July 7, 2011, July 26, 2011, and September 6, 2011. Fiscal Impact The development and distribution of public outreach for the ordinance will cost approximately $3,000. Existing funding will be used as identified in the FY 2011 -12 budget for the Recycling Program. Budget Authority Not applicable.