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ASHLAND
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
Monday, November 18, 2013
Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way
5: 30 p.m. Study Session
1. Look Ahead review
2. Discussion of Bring Your Own Bag ordinance Conservation Commission
recommendation discussion
3. Discussion of Housing and Human Services Commission involvement in social
service grant screening
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11 Approval of Budget Committee Appointments Barbara Recorder NEW
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Discussion of regulteng the growing of medical marijuana in residential areas
Day use facility for homeless
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for low-income individuals with water bills
Report on preparations made for drought years
Update on City building sustamadoility report
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
Council Communication
November 18, 2013, Study Session
Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Ordinance Conservation
Commission Recommendation Discussion
FROM:
Adam Hanks, Management Analyst, adam@ashland.or.us
SUMMARY
At Council's request, the Conservation Commission completed a review of the request for Ashland to
create regulations banning the use of single use plastic bags. The attached memo from the
Commission summarizes the research and deliberations among the Commission and recommends that
Council move forward in the development of an ordinance regulating the allowable uses of single use
plastic bags in conjunction with a strong educational outreach program with the objective of
significantly reducing the volume of single use plastic bags entering the waste stream and negatively
impacting the environment.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The issue of banning or otherwise regulating single use plastic bags has come before many Oregon
cities in the past with varying regulatory strategies and implementation success. Concerns were raised
by the grocery and retail business groups regarding the difficulties of operating businesses throughout
Oregon if each City had its own set of regulations and restrictions for the use of single use plastic bags.
In both 2010 and 2011, Senate Bills were introduced (SB 1009 in 2010 and SB 536 in 2011) that
would create statewide regulations for single use plastic bags. Neither bill was ultimately approved
into law so many individual municipalities restarted community dialogues on local regulations.
Upon its referral to the Conservation Commission, the Commission established a sub-committee to
focus their research efforts and draft recommendations. The research included similar ordinance
development processes for the regulation of single use plastic bags in other municipalities in Oregon
with a focus on the recently enacted ordinance and program in the City of Eugene.
The Commission recognizes that the single use plastic bags is a very focused item to enact regulations
upon, but the consensus of the Commission is that single use plastic bags function as a very visible
symbol of a short-term convenience based, disposable item that almost immediately becomes a part of
the waste stream. To compound the matter, single use plastic bags are often cited by the recycling
industry as particularly problematic as they jam the materials sorting machines at regional recycling
facilities.
Aside from the tangible benefits of phasing out the use of this specific product, the regulation can
function as a community awareness tool promoting the use of reusable products in the daily lives of
Ashland residents and could also function as a launching pad for the development of a more
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comprehensive local waste prevention and reduction strategy that aligns with the regional wasteshed
and state waste prevention and reduction strategies.
The attached memo outlines the Commission's recommendation to pursue the development of an
ordinance regulating the use of single use plastic bags, as well as the intended purpose and objective,
the economic and environmental impacts, suggested ordinance elements, a sample model ordinance
document and a suggested timeline for the ordinance process. Additional research and stakeholder
outreach is needed in several areas, including a more detailed scope of impacted businesses and the
potential revenue and proposed/allowed uses of the fee imposed on individual customers for the use of
single use paper bags in lieu of reusable bags.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
City Program Costs
Costs to the City for the development and implementation of the program outlined by the Conservation
Commission include staff time for program background research and ordinance development, as well
as other program related expenses for outreach/education materials for both the general public and
affected retailers.
Additionally, to emphasize the Commission's desire for the program to be a Bring Your Own Bag
(BYOB) ordinance rather than a plastic bag ban, an element of the education/outreach includes the
creation, purchase and distribution of BYOB program branded reusable bags. The bags would provide
another outlet for education/outreach and also be made available for free for qualifying residents to
mitigate the impacts of the ordinance on lower income shoppers in the community.
The Commission has done some initial research on the cost of reusable bags and has also developed
several community based solutions that could offset either partially or completely, the cost of
purchasing and distributing the reusable bags.
Overall, it is expected that the initial program development and implementation could have costs
ranging from $3,000 to $8,000, with those costs tapering off significantly in future years as the
program becomes routine within the community. Funding sources for the proposed expenses could
come from a variety of sources, including the Conservation Division budget, the Conservation
Commission budget and/or general fund revenues.
Funding could also come from the program itself by having the paper bag fee collected by retailers be
remitted to the City to offset program costs. This revenue stream would need further evaluation to
determine the expected revenue and administrative costs associated with the collections process.
Community Program Costs
Program costs to individual retail shoppers vary depending on their current and future desire to use
reusable bags versus single use paper bags. As noted, the final proposed cost per paper bag has not yet
been determined and would be part of the final research and analysis for the final draft ordinance.
In other communities that have implemented a similar approach, the per bag fee varies from five to
twenty five cents. The Commission proposes that the funds collected from customer fees for paper bag
use be retained by the retailer to off-set the costs of providing the more expensive paper bags rather
than the much less expensive plastic bags that would no longer be allowed. A key objective of the
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program is to reduce the use of single use bags regardless of their type so it is anticipated that over
time, the revenue off-set created by the paper bag fee would decline over time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND REQUESTED ACTION:
Staff has no specific recommendations at this time, but would be interested in Council feedback on
issues that the Commission and Staff have been discussing throughout the initial review period that are
outlined in the Commission memo to the Council, focusing primarily on the suggested ordinance
elements listed on page two of the memo.
Additionally, Council feedback on the Eugene ordinance language would also be beneficial as both the
Commission and staff found the Eugene model to best match the objectives of the Commission and a
potential "fit" for Ashland.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Conservation Commission BYOB Recommendation Memo - 10/23/13
City of Eugene Ordinance 20498
City of Eugene - Sample Educational Materials
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Memo
DATE: October 23, 2013
TO: City Council
FROM: Conservation Commission
RE: Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Recommendations
At its July 16, 2013 regular business meeting, Council moved to refer to the Conservation Commission
the request by Environment Oregon that the City of Ashland prohibit the use of single use plastic bags.
Councilor Rosenthal, as Council Liaison to the Commission, provided the Commission with further
context on the Council's request at the regular Conservation Commission meeting of July 24, 2013.
At that meeting, the Commission formed and appointed an ad hoc subcommittee to meet and develop a
recommendation to be presented to Council before the end of 2013 containing the following:
• A pro's/con's report on the merits and impacts of the Environment Oregon proposal
• Research/feedback from local businesses that have voluntarily eliminated plastic bags as
a customer bagging option.
• A process to implement the proposed recommendation
Draft Recommendation
Based on initial research by sub-committee members; interviews with local grocery businesses that have
eliminated plastic bags and reviews of other cities that have enacted similar regulations, the sub-
committee concluded that a plastic bag ban for end consumer merchandise carry-out is an effective
initial focused step towards a comprehensive waste prevention strategy for Ashland.
Purpose/Objective
While single use plastic bags represent one discrete element of the local waste stream, the Commission
feels that single use plastic bags are a particularly visible reminder of the negative impacts of products
specifically designed for a one time use. The prohibition of single use plastic bags, coupled with a
charge for the use of paper bags is intended to shift behavior and promote the use of reusable bags.
Economic and Environmental Impacts
In its research to determine the approximate volume of plastic bags used each year in its community, the
City of Eugene utilized an estimated annual single use plastic bag count of 433 bags per person per year.
That would equate to over nine million single use plastic bags per year. The Commission recognizes
that a good percentage of Ashland's larger grocery businesses have voluntarily enacted policies that
most likely drives down the calculated estimate significantly. However, even if Ashland utilizes half of
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the estimate, four to five million single use plastic bags is a significant volume. With a very low
recycling rate for this specific material, the logical conclusion is that nearly all of this total ends up in
the waste stream or as litter impacting water, soils, wildlife and the physical aesthetic of Ashland and
surrounding lands.
As directed by Mayor Stromberg, the sub-committee contacted four of Ashland's larger grocery stores
that have voluntarily enacted policies relating to plastic bag use. Each have implemented different
tactics to encourage customers to shift to reusable bags. When asked about a potential regulation for the
whole community regarding plastic bags, each were generally supportive in the concept and would be
interested in the nuances of the regulation to determine possible impacts and process alterations for their
operations.
Most, if not all, of the ordinances researched include a phase in period to allow local businesses to
utilize their existing stock of materials to mitigate the financial impacts of the regulations and provide
ample time to communicate and implement the new regulations.
Suggested Ordinance Elements
Key elements of an effective program to shift user habits from single use plastic bags to consumer
provided reusable bags should contain the following:
• A fee charged for customers requesting a paper bag to prevent an equally wasteful shift from
single use plastic bags to single use paper bags.
• A requirement or incentive to offer reusable bags for sale at a discounted rate or for the City to
provide community endorsed "Ashland BYOB" bags purchased by the City in bulk
• A strong educational/outreach program to educate affected businesses about the regulations
• A six month "phase-in" time for businesses to adequately prepare for the new regulation
• Clear definitions and reasonable exemptions based on public safety and other existing regulatory
requirements in place by other governing agencies, including:
o Fruit/vegetable bags
o Bulk/package food bags
o Frozen food, meat, fish bags
o Hot prepared take out/liquids
o Flowers, plants other damp products
o Plastic bags with thickness of 4.0 mils or greater
• A commitment to timely and effective compliance efforts from the City
• Annual reporting to the City by regulated businesses verifying their compliance and identifying
key metrics including, paper bag fee collection, paper bag reduction/increase from previous year,
number of reusable bags sold, etc
• An annual review and report of the regulation and program to ensure it is working as intended
and to identify any modification needed.
Model Ordinance
Rather than enact the model ordinance provided by Environment Oregon, the sub-committee found that
the City of Eugene ordinance (adopted October 2012) and its companion education and outreach
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programs better fit the purpose, objective and scale for Ashland and suggest using that as the starting
point for staff in drafting specific ordinance language.
Suggested Timeline
Oct 2013 - Council approval of concept and direction to staff for complete project development
Jan 2014 - Project presentation by Staff to Conservation Commission (draft ordinance, detailed project
launch timeline, outreach planning/materials, etc)
March 2014 - City Council first reading of proposed ordinance
May 2014 - Ordinance in effect, education/outreach begins (project launch)
Oct 2014 - Phase in period complete, initial outreach efforts complete
May 2015 - Annual Review/Report to Council on ordinance effectiveness/issues
Conclusion
The Commission recommends that Council accept the Commission's recommendation framework and
model ordinance and related outreach/education program provided above. As the project is directed to
Staff for final drafting and presentation to Council for adoption, the Commission would like to offer to
be involved in any needed follow up research, stakeholder/citizen outreach and final review of the
ordinance documents to ensure that the ordinance being presented to Council for final deliberation meets
the needs and desires of the Council and the community.
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ORDINANCE NO. 20498
AN ORDINANCE ENCOURAGING THE USE OF REUSABLE BAGS,
BANNING SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS, AND ADDING
SECTIONS 6.850, 6.855, 6.860, AND 6.865 TO THE EUGENE CODE,1971.
THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Sections 6.850, 6.855, 6.860, and 6.865 of the Eugene Code, 1971, are
added to provide as follows:
6.850 Plastic Bag Use - Definitions. For purposes of sections 6.850 to 6.865 of this code,
the following words and phrases mean:
ASTM standard. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)'s
International D-6400.
Carryout bag. Any bag that is provided by a retail establishment at the point of sale to a
customer for use to transport or carry away purchases, such as merchandise, goods or
food, from the retail establishment. "Carryout bag" does not include:
(a) Bags used by consumers inside retail establishments to:
1. Package bulk items, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy or
small hardware items;
2. Contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, fish, whether packaged or not;
3. Contain or wrap flowers, potted plants, or other items where dampness
may be a problem;
4. Contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods; or
5. Pharmacy prescription bags;
(b) Laundry-dry cleaning bags or bags sold in packages containing multiple bags
intended for use as garbage waste, pet waste, or yard waste bags;
(c) Product bags.
City sponsored event. Any event organized or sponsored by the city or any
department of the city.
Customer. Any person obtaining goods from a retail establishment or from a vendor.
Food provider. Any person in the city that provides prepared food for public
consumption on or off its premises and includes, without limitation, any retail
establishment, shop, sales outlet, restaurant, grocery store, delicatessen, or catering
truck or vehicle.
Grocery store. Any retail establishment that sells groceries, fresh, packaged, canned,
dry, prepared or frozen food or beverage products and similar items and includes
supermarkets, convenience stores, and gasoline stations.
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' Pharmacy. A retail use where the profession of pharmacy by a pharmacist licensed by
the state of Oregon's Board of Pharmacy is practiced and where prescription
medications are offered for sale.
Product bag. Any bag provided to a customer for use within a retail establishment to
assist in the collection or transport of products to the point of sale within the retail
establishment. A product bag is not a carryout bag.
Recyclable paper bag. A paper bag that meets all of the following requirements:
(a) Is 100% recyclable and contains a minimum of 40% recycled content;
(b) Is capable of composting consistent with the timeline and specifications of the
ASTM Standard as defined in this section.
Retail establishment. Any store or vendor located within or doing business within the
geographical limits of the city that sells or offers for sale goods at retail.
Reusable bag. A bag made of cloth or other material with handles that is specifically
designed and manufactured for long term multiple reuse and meets all of the following
requirements:
(a) If cloth, is machine washable; or
(b) If plastic, has a minimum plastic thickness of 4.0 mils.
Vendor. Any retail establishment, shop, restaurant, sales outlet or other commercial
establishment located within or doing business within the geographical limits of the city,
which provides perishable or nonperishable goods for sale to the public.
Single-use plastic carryout bag. Any plastic carryout bag made available by a retail
establishment to a customer at the point of sale. It does not include reusable bags,
recyclable paper bags, or product bags.
Undue hardship. Circumstances or situations unique to the particular retail
establishment such that there are no reasonable alternatives to single-use plastic
carryout bags or a recyclable paper bag pass-through cannot be collected.
6.855 Plastic Bap Use - Regulations. Except as exempted in section 6.865 of this code:
(a) No retail establishment shall provide or make available to a customer a single-
use plastic carryout bag;
(b) No person shall distribute a single-use plastic carryout bag at any city facility, city
managed concession, city sponsored event, or city permitted event.
6.860 Plastic Bag Use - Cost Pass-Through. When a retail establishment makes a
recyclable paper bag available to a customer at the point of sale pursuant to section
6.865(b) of this code, the retail establishment shall:
(a) Charge the customer a reasonable pass-through cost of not less than 5 cents per
recyclable paper bag provided to the customer; and
(b) Indicate on the customer's transaction receipts the total amount of the recyclable
paper bag pass-through charge.
6.865 Plastic Bag Use - Exemptions. Notwithstanding sections 6.855 and 6.860 of this code:
(a) Single-use plastic carryout bags may be distributed to customers by food
providers for the purpose of safeguarding public health and safety during the
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transportation of hot prepared take-out foods and prepared liquids intended for
consumption away from the food provider's premises.
(b) Retail establishments may distribute product bags and make reusable bags
available to customers whether through sale or otherwise.
(c) A retail establishment shall provide a reusable bag or a recyclable paper bag at
no cost at the point of sale upon the request of a customer who uses a voucher
issued under the Women, Infants and Children Program established in the
Oregon Health Authority under ORS 409.600.
(d) Vendors at retail fairs such as a farmers' market or holiday fair are not subject to
indicating on the customer's transaction receipt the total amount of the recyclable
paper bag pass through charge required in section 6.860(b) of this code.
(e) The city manager or the designee may exempt a retail establishment from the
requirement set forth in sections 6.855-6.860 of this code for a period of not more
than one year upon the retail establishment showing, in writing, that this code
would create an undue hardship or practical difficulty not generally applicable to
other persons in similar circumstances. The decision to grant or deny an
exemption shall be in writing, and the city manager's or designee's decision shall
be final.
Section 2. The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the consent of the City Attorney,
is authorized to administratively correct any reference errors contained herein, or in other
provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, to the provisions added, amended or repealed herein.
Section 3. Enforcement of this Ordinance shall begin six months after its adoption to
allow time for community education and to allow businesses sufficient time to implement the
program.
Passed by the City Council this Approved by the Mayor this
22nd day of October, 2012 day of October, 2012
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City of Eugene Bring Your Bag FAQ - SHOPPERS
In an effort to promote reusable shopping bags and reduce litter, the City of Eugene joins other cities -
including Corvallis, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin - in encouraging the use of reusable
bags by banning single-use plastic carryout bags within city limits beginning May 1, 2013. Eugeneans use
an estimated 67 million single-use plastic carryout bags each year. Single-use plastic carryout bags may
offer short-term convenience, but they have long-term costs in terms of litter and impact on wildlife and
the environment. As a result of the new law (Eugene Ordinance 20498), fewer unnecessary plastic
carryout bags will litter Eugene neighborhoods, parks, and natural areas.
When are retailers required to stop providing single-use plastic carryout bags?
The Bring Your Bag campaign begins May 1, 2013. At this time, retailers will be required to stop
providing single-use plastic carryout bags to customers. However, retailers can begin the transition at
any time before May 1.
What businesses does this apply to?
All retail businesses, including grocery stores, department and clothing stores, convenience stores and
local markets located within the City of Eugene will be required to provide only recycled paper bags or
reusable bags as carryout bags for customers.
What about farmers' markets, street fairs, festivals, and events?
The ordinance requires compliance from any store, shop, sales outlet, or vendor located within the City
of Eugene that sells goods at retail. These types of establishments fall under that definition and are
required to comply.
What plastic bags are prohibited?
All single-use plastic carryout bags provided at the point of sale that are less than 4 mils thick are
prohibited. Bags constructed of durable plastic (4 mils or thicker) are considered reusable and are
allowed. A'mil' is an industry term that equals one thousandth of an inch.
What types of plastic bags are allowed?
The follow types of plastic bags are allowed:
• Bags used to package bulk items, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy, or small
hardware items;
• Bags that contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, and fish;
• Bags that contain or wrap flowers, potted plants, or other items where dampness may be a
problem;
• Bags that contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods;
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• Pharmacy prescription bags;
• Bags that protect fragile items, such as glassware and breakables, which are then placed in a
carryout bag.
Can retailers provide paper bags?
Yes. All paper bags provided at checkout must be made of 40% recycled content and be 100%
recyclable, and must be capable of composting completely. In addition, retailers must charge a
minimum of five cents for each paper bag provided at the point of sale. Paper bags provided at a time
other than the point of sale do not require a five cent charge.
What does the five cent charge for paper bags go toward?
The cent charge goes back to the retailer to recoup costs.
Are retailers required to provide reusable bags or recyclable paper bags at checkout?
No. Retailers may choose to provide either, both, or neither. If they provide paper bags, they must
charge at least five cents for each bag. If they provide reusable plastic bags, they must be at least 4 mils
thick to be considered "reusable."
Can retailers provide plastic bags made of compostable materials?
Not if they are less than 4 mils thick.
Are any businesses exempt from the ban?
Yes. Restaurants and other establishments where the primary business is the preparation of food or
drink may provide customers with single-use plastic carryout bags for hot, prepared takeout foods and
liquids.
The ordinance allows a restaurant to use plastic bags for hot, prepared takeout food. If a restaurant
wants to use paper bags instead, does the restaurant have to charge five cents per bag?
The intent of the ordinance was to move away from plastic bags. The goal is to use reusable bags rather
than paper bags, but the even greater goal is to avoid using plastic bags. City staff will be asking the
Council during a review of the ordinance later this year to clarify that a restaurant can use paper bags
for hot, prepared takeout food without charging five cents per bag. Until staff are able to ask the Council
to clarify the ordinance, the City will not take enforcement action against a restaurant which chooses to
provide - without charge - paper bags rather than plastic bags for hot, prepared take-out food. As
stated in the ordinance, paper bags must contain 40% recycled content.
If restaurants are selling items other than hot, prepared takeout foods are the bags they use still
exempt?
No. If the items being purchased are not prepared hot, prepared takeout foods, then single-use plastic
carryout bags less than 4 mils thick may not be used.
Are grocers' deli counters exempt like restaurants that serve hot, prepared takeout foods?
Yes. Hot, prepared takeout foods such as roasted chicken and soups can be placed in protective plastic
bags at the deli counter as needed to prevent leaks or spills.
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How will the City help shoppers prepare for this?
The Bring Your Bag campaign focuses on raising awareness about reusing bags, helping residents
remember their reusable bags when shopping, and connecting residents with resources to get free or
reduced price bags. This campaign begins mid-March and is on-going.
Are any customers exempt from the five cent charge on paper bags?
Yes. Customers who use a voucher issued under the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program may
request a paper bag at no cost at the point of sale. Only the WIC items purchased with a WIC voucher
are exempt from the five cent bag charge. This exemption does not apply to Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamp/Oregon Trail) participants.
Can an Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP or food stamp) card cover the five cent fee for paper bags?
Recently some states have begun charging customers a fee for each shopping bag (plastic and/or paper)
provided by a grocery store. Other states are considering charging grocery bag fees as well. State's
grocery bag fees may not be paid for with SNAP benefits. In addition, the Food and Nutrition Service
does not have authority to exempt SNAP clients from this fee. Therefore, grocery bag fees must be paid
for using cash, credit card, or non-SNAP debit. Stores that give discounts at the point-of-sale if
customers bring their own bags must treat SNAP clients in the same manner.
Where can I get free or reduced price bags?
Certain stores and organization are giving away free reusable bags. To find a listing of these locations,
please visit our website.
What are the environmental impacts of this new ordinance?
Removing the majority of plastic bags from the retail landscape requires community members to utilize
reusable bags more often. The switch from single-use bags to reusable bags has the impact of lessening
the life cycle impacts of plastic bag production, a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions associated with
production and transport of the bags, and less material in our local landfill, and less litter in our woods,
streams, and natural areas.
What will the statewide ban do to Eugene's ban?
Currently there is no statewide ban on plastic bags. If a statewide ban goes into effect, the City will
determine the best way to move forward.
How will this law be enforced?
The City of Eugene is taking an educational approach regarding this ordinance. If community members
call and complain, City staff will talk to the retailer about the law and explain what is needed to comply.
If it becomes clear a retailer is intentionally not complying they will be fined.
What if I notice a store is violating the ordinance?
Similar to other city rules, the plastic bag ban will be enforced on a complaint-driven basis. The City of
Eugene is taking an educational approach regarding this ordinance. If community members call and
complain, City staff will talk to the retailer about the law and explain what is needed to comply. If it
becomes clear a retailer is intentionally not complying they will be fined. To report a violation, please fill
out a nuisance complaint form.
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What are the penalties for businesses if they do not comply with the ordinance?
The penalties for violating the new law will be consistent with other penalties outlined in the Eugene
Code. The amount of the fine is based on a number of factors, including barriers to compliance,
frequency of violation, and efforts to comply; it is determined on a case-by-case basis.
What are options for typical secondary plastic bag uses?
• Dealing with pet waste: There will still be many plastic bags in circulation. You can continue to
use bread bags, produce, bulk, or cereal bags. i
• Lining a garbage can: Line your garbage can with newspaper and rinse it out periodically. Or buy
some lightweight plastic bags and reuse them, dumping the contents into your outdoor garbage
can before relining the can with them.
How can shoppers keep their reusable shopping bags clean and safe?
A 2010 study showed that 97% of shoppers have never washed their reusable bags. There are a few
simple steps shoppers can follow to keep reusable bags clean and to keep themselves and their families
safe from germs. Wash reusable grocery bags at least once per month:
• Cloth reusable bags should be washed in a washing machine using laundry detergent and dried
in the dryer or air-dried.
• Plastic-lined reusable bags should be wiped using hot water and soap and air-dried.
• Check that both cloth and plastic-lined reusable bags are completely dry before storing them.
Always put raw meats into a disposable plastic bag before putting them in a reusable bag. When using
reusable bags, keep meats, fresh produce, and ready-to-eat foods separated from other food products.
Additionally, consumers should clean any reusable bags used for carrying food before using for other
purposes such as carrying books or gym clothes.
How can I remember to bring my reusable bags to the store?
Here are a few useful tips:
• Always start your shopping list with "Bring Bags"
• Keep a collapsible bag in your purse, backpack, or briefcase
• Keep bags in your vehicle
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In an effort to promote reusable shopping bags and reduce litter, the City of Eugene joins other cities -
including Corvallis, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin - in encouraging the use of reusable
bags by banning single-use plastic carryout bags within city limits beginning May 1, 2013. Eugeneans use
an estimated 67 million single-use plastic carryout bags each year. Single-use plastic carryout bags may
offer short-term convenience, but they have long-term costs in terms of litter and impact on wildlife and
the environment. As a result of the new law (Eugene Ordinance 20498), fewer unnecessary plastic
carryout bags will litter Eugene neighborhoods, parks, and natural areas.
When are retailers required to stop providing single-use plastic carryout bags?
City of Eugene retailers will be required to stop providing single-use plastic carryout bags to customers
on May 1, 2013 when the new ordinance goes into effect. However, retailers can begin the transition at
any time before this date.
What businesses does this apply to?
All retail businesses, including grocery stores, department and clothing stores, convenience stores and
local markets located within the City of Eugene will be required to provide only recycled paper bags or
reusable bags as carryout bags for customers.
What about farmers' markets, street fairs, festivals, and events?
The ordinance requires compliance from any store, shop, sales outlet, or vendor located within the City
of Eugene that sells goods at retail. These types of establishments fall under that definition and are
required to comply.
How will the City follow up with store owners and help them prepare for the ban?
The City will be working with businesses as they transition away from using single-use plastic carryout
bags. Several information sessions for businesses will be held in April to answer questions about the
new rules and more information is available on the City's website, www.eugene-or.gov/Plasticbags, or
by calling 541-682-5652.
What plastic bags are prohibited?
All single-use plastic carryout bags provided at the point of sale that are less than 4 mils thick are
prohibited. Bags constructed of durable plastic (4 mils or thicker) are considered reusable and are
allowed.
What is a'mil'?
A'mil' is a plastics industry term for a thousandth of an inch. It does not stand for 'millimeter.'
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Can I provide plastic bags made of compostable materials?
Not if they are less than 4 mils thick.
What types of plastic bags are allowed?
The follow types of plastic bags are allowed:
• Bags used to package bulk items, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy, or small
hardware items;
• Bags that contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, and fish;
• Bags that contain or wrap flowers, potted plants, or other items where dampness may be a
problem;
• Bags that contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods;
• Pharmacy prescription bags;
• Bags that protect fragile items, such as glassware and breakables, which are then placed in a
carryout bag.
Can I provide paper bags at the point of sale?
Yes. All paper bags provided at the point of sale must be made of 40% recycled content and be 100%
recyclable, and must be capable of composting completely. In addition, your store must charge a
minimum of 5 cents for each paper bag provided at the point of sale. Paper bags provided at a time
other than the point of sale do not require a 5-cent charge.
Do I have to charge my customers for all paper bags?
No. But any size paper bag supplied to the customer at the point of sale must have a minimum 5-cent
charge.
What does the five cent charge for paper bags go toward?
The five cent charge goes back to the retailer to recoup costs.
Is it necessary for my store to keep a record of how many paper and reusable bags sold?
Yes, every retailer is required to maintain records showing pass-through fees collected on paper bags.
Records should be kept for three years.
Can retailers provide "reusable" plastic bags?
Yes. Reusable bags are made out of durable materials specifically designed and manufactured for
multiple reuse. Reusable plastic bags are at least 4 mils thick. They may be provided free or charged for
at the store's discretion.
Am I required to provide reusable bags or recyclable paper bags at checkout?
No. You may choose to provide either, both, or neither. If you provide paper bags, you must charge at
least five cents for each bag. If your store provides reusable plastic bags, the bags must be at least 4 mils
thick to be considered "reusable."
Are stores required to charge five cents for the 4+ mil heavy-weight plastic bags?
No, retailers do not have to charge for the 4+ mils thicker plastic bags permitted by the ordinance.
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What about bags that are almost 4 mils thick?
Should a question arise, retailers should be prepared to show that the bags they are using are 4 mils
thick or greater. It might be a good idea for retailers to ask bag suppliers to include the thickness of the
bag on invoices.
Is there a requirement for recycled content in paper bags?
Only for paper bags offered at checkout, which must contain a minimum of 40% recycled content, must
be 100% recyclable, and must be capable of composting completely.
Are any businesses exempt from the ban?
Yes. Restaurants and other establishments where the primary business is the preparation of food or
drink may provide customers with single-use plastic carryout bags for hot, prepared takeout foods and
liquids.
The ordinance allows a restaurant to use plastic bags for hot, prepared takeout food. If a restaurant
wants to use paper bags instead, does the restaurant have to charge five cents per bag?
The intent of the ordinance was to move away from plastic bags. The goal is to use reusable bags rather
than paper bags, but the even greater goal is to avoid using plastic bags. City staff will be asking the
Council during a review of the ordinance later this year to clarify that a restaurant can use paper bags
for hot, prepared takeout food without charging five cents per bag. Until staff are able to ask the Council
to clarify the ordinance, the City will not take enforcement action against a restaurant which chooses to
provide - without charge - paper bags rather than plastic bags for hot, prepared take-out food. As
stated in the ordinance, paper bags must contain 40% recycled content.
Are grocers' deli counters exempt like restaurants that serve hot, prepared takeout foods?
Yes. Hot, prepared takeout foods such as roasted chicken and soups can be placed in protective plastic
bags at the deli counter as needed to prevent leaks or spills.
If restaurants are selling items other than hot, prepared takeout foods are the bags they use still
exempt?
No. If the items being purchased are not prepared hot, prepared takeout foods, then single-use plastic
carryout bags less than 4 mils thick may not be used.
How can I apply for a business undue hardship exemption?
If you feel that your business qualifies for a one-year exemption from the ordinance requirements, you
may submit an Exemption Request to the City of Eugene at wastepreyention@ci.eu¢ene.or.us or Waste
Prevention Program, 99 West 101h Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401. This request must be submitted in
electronic or paper form and include the following information:
1. The name, address, and type of retail establishment;
2. A detailed statement describing:
a. The reason(s) meeting the code requirements would create an undue hardship or
practical difficulty;
b. Any and all actions taken by the business to overcome the hardship;
c. How often the business purchases single-use plastic carryout bags, when the last order
of bags was made, and how many bags were ordered.
3. If a business is requesting an exemption for multiple locations, each location must be identified
within the request.
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When does the undue hardship exemption expire?
The undue hardship exemption expires April 30, 2014.
Are any customers exempt from the five cent charge on paper bags?
Yes. Customers who use a voucher issued under the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program may
request a paper bag at no cost at the point of sale. Only the WIC items purchased with a WIC voucher
are exempt from the five cent bag charge. This exemption does not apply to Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamp/Oregon Trail) participants.
Can an Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP or food stamp) card cover the five cent fee for paper bags?
Recently some states have begun charging customers a fee for each shopping bag (plastic and/or paper)
provided by a grocery store. Other states are considering charging grocery bag fees as well. State's
grocery bag fees may not be paid for with SNAP benefits. In addition, the Food and Nutrition Service
does not have authority to exempt SNAP clients from this fee. Therefore, grocery bag fees must be paid
for using cash, credit card, or non-SNAP debit. Stores that give discounts at the point-of-sale if
customers bring their own bags must treat SNAP clients in the same manner.
What are the environmental impacts of this new ordinance?
Removing the majority of plastic bags from the retail landscape requires community members to utilize
reusable bags more often. The switch from single-use bags to reusable bags has the impact of lessening
the life cycle impacts of plastic bag production, a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions associated with
production and transport of the bags, and less material in our local landfill, and less litter in our woods,
streams, and natural areas.
What will the statewide ban do to Eugene's ban?
Currently there is no statewide ban on plastic bags. If a statewide ban goes into effect, the City will
determine the best way to move forward.
How will this law be enforced?
Similar to other city rules, the plastic bag ban will be enforced on a complaint-driven basis. The City of
Eugene is taking an educational approach regarding this ordinance. If community members call and
complain, City staff will talk to the retailer about the law and explain what is needed to comply. If it
becomes clear a retailer is intentionally not complying they will be fined. To report a violation, please fill
out a nuisance complaint form.
What are the penalties for businesses if they do not comply with the ordinance?
The penalties for violating the new law will be consistent with other penalties outlined in Eugene Code.
The amount of the fine is based on a number of factors, including barriers to compliance, frequency of
violation, and efforts to comply; it is determined on a case-by-case basis.
How can shoppers keep their reusable shopping bags clean and safe?
A 2010 study showed that 97% of shoppers have never washed their reusable bags. There are a few
simple steps shoppers can follow to keep reusable bags clean and to keep themselves and their families
safe from germs. Wash reusable grocery bags at least once per month:
• Cloth reusable bags should be washed in a washing machine using laundry detergent and dried
in the dryer or air-dried.
• Plastic-lined reusable bags should be wiped using hot water and soap and air-dried.
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• Check that both cloth and plastic-lined reusable bags are completely dry before storing them.
Always put raw meats into a disposable plastic bag before putting them in a reusable bag. When using
reusable bags, keep meats, fresh produce, and ready-to-eat foods separated from other food products.
Additionally, consumers should clean any reusable bags used for carrying food before using for other
purposes such as carrying books or gym clothes.
How can I remind customers to remember to bring their reusable bags to the store?
Here are a few useful tips you can tell your customers:
• 'Bring Your Bag' reminders in the parking lot and store front to remind customers as they enter
the building. City of Eugene can provide all Bring Your Bag logo graphic files free of charge.
I have a bag giveaway event I would like to publicize. How can I do that?
The City of Eugene will keep an updated list of stores giving away free or reduced price bags. To get your
event on the list, please email all necessary information to Stephanie.scafa@ci.eugene.or.us.
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
Council Communication
November 18, 2013, Study Session
Discussion of Housing and Human Services Commission involvement in social
service grant screening
FROM:
Dave Kanner, city administrator, dave.kanner@ashland.or.us
SUMMARY
Ashland has historically used a subcommittee of its Budget Committee to screen and rank applications
for the social service grants it annually awards. At its September 3, 2013, business meeting, the
Council discussed whether to have the newly created Housing and Human Services Commission play a
role in this screening and ranking process. Though the Council did not make a decision on this, it
voted to address this question before the end of 2013.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The City Council held first reading of an ordinance titled, "An Ordinance Amending Section 2.19 of
the Ashland Municipal Code Dissolving the Housing Commission and creating the Housing and
Human Services Commission consisting of nine appointed members," at its September 3, 2013,
business meeting. The ordinance, as originally drafted, stated that the commission would "review and
make recommendations to the City Council on City of Ashland Social Service Grant related
allocations." During deliberations on the ordinance, there was considerable discussion of what role, if
any, this new commission should play in screening and ranking applications for social service grants.
Ideas discussed included retaining the language as written, having the commission make a
recommendation to the Budget Committee or its subcommittee, or leaving the decision with the
Budget Committee, as is done now.
The Council reached no decision on this, but unanimously passed a motion to remove the social
service grant language from the ordinance and "address this particular duty within the year 2013."
An informal survey of other cities that provide social service grants found no consistent practice for
screening and ranking grant applications and Ashland's process appears to be unique.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND REQUESTED ACTION:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
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2. Second reading by title only of an ordinance titled, "An ordinance amending the City of
Ashland Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Housing Needs Analysis as a supporting document to
the City of Ashland Comprehensive Plan"
Councilor Morris/Voisin m/s to approve Ordinance #3085. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Slattery,
Marsh, Lembouse, Rosenthal, Voisin, and Morris, YES. Motion passed.
3. First reading by title only of an ordinance titled, "An ordinance amending Section 2.19 of the
Ashland Municipal Code dissolving the. Housing Commission and creating the Housing and
Human Services Commission"
Housing Program Specialist Linda Reid noted Resolution 2013-08 created a new Housing and Human
Services Commission by merging the Housing and ad hoc Homelessness Steering Committee (HSC).
The Committee and Commission met and reviewed mission statements, powers, and duties. They formed
a sub-committee with two members from both the Housing Commission and HSC to create a mission
statement, recommend powers, duties, and membership composition for the draft ordinance. The
proposed ordinance incorporated the recommendations from the Housing Commission and HSC. Both
groups recommended nine members. However, staff was proposing seven.
Housing Commission Chair and HSC member Regina Ayars supported combining the groups and thought
the new commission should have nine members. HSC Co-Chair Rich Rhode also supported the new
commission having nine members.
Councilor RosenthatIVoisin m/s to approve First Reading by title only of an Ordinance titled "An
Ordinance Amending Section 2.19 of the Ashland Municipal Code Dissolving the Housing
Commission and creating the Housing and Human Services Commission consisting of nine
appointed members and place on agenda for Second Reading.
DISCUSSION: Councilor Rosenthal explained after reviewing what similar commissions did he
supported nine members. Councilor Voisin thought staff wrote the proposed ordinance well and
supported the motion. Councilor Lemhouse supported the concept but did not think the ordinance
covered human services issues enough.
Councilor Lembouse/Slattery m/s to remove Section 2.19.030(C). DISCUSSION: Councilor
Lemhouse explained reviewing and making recommendations regarding social service grant allocations
was a function of the Budget Committee and sub-committee. Because it went into the main budget, he
thought it should remain with that group. Councilor Slattery agreed and was interested in the
Commission making recommendations to the Council and Budget Committee. City Attorney Dave
Lohman clarified the proposed ordinance would allow the Housing and Human Services Commission to
make recommendations only to Council.
Ms. Reid further clarified Section 2.19.030(C) did not intend to take the process from the Budget
Committee only make recommendations similar to the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)
and social services grants process. Councilor Slattery wanted the Housing and Human Services
Commission to make recommendations for social services grants at the right time to the Social Service
Grant Budget Subcommittee. Ms. Reid confirmed grantees could not apply for social service grants
outside of Housing and Human Services.
Councilor Marsh thought Council needed to change the human service funding process. These were big
decisions allocated to whoever volunteered from the Budget Committee and thought the Housing and
Human Services Commission was better equipped for the task. She did not want to create a situation
where the Housing and Human Services Commission was making recommendations while still going
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through the budget process. The question was too big to resolve in context of the resolution and
suggested discussing it with the Budget Committee during the interim budget to determine the best
process for allocating that money.
Councilor Voisin/Lemhouse rats to amend the amendment by adding that the Council will address
this particular duty within the year 2013. DISCUSSION: Councilor Voisin wanted to ensure the topic
came back to Council for discussion. Councilor Lemhouse supported the amendment and possibly
involving the Housing and Human Services Commission. Councilor Moms would not support the
amendment citing there was not enough time. Councilor Voisin clarified her intention was allocating a
Study Session or adding it to a regular meeting to discuss the parameters before going to the Budget
Committee. Councilor Slattery agreed with Councilor Morris. Councilor Marsh noted the September 30,
2013 Budget Committee Budget Debrief and thought they could add the item to that agenda.
Roll Call Vote: Councilor Lemhouse, Voisin, Rosenthal, Morris, Marsh, and Slattery, YES. Motion
passed.
Roll Call Vote on amended amendment: Councilor Lemhouse, Voisin, Rosenthal, Morris, Marsh,
and Slattery, YES.
Councilor Marsh/Lemhouse m/s to amend the Ordinance under 2.19.010 Purpose and Mission as
the follows: "The Housing and Human Services Commission is charged with assessing and
addressing the continuum of housing and human service needs in the community for the purpose of
enhancing community health and well being." DISCUSSION: Councilor Marsh did not think the
words "poverty-driven" gave full range to the concerns Council expressed in the past. Using "enhancing
community health and well being," provided context on why the City had this community. Councilor
Lemhouse agreed with Councilor Marsh and added the original purpose did not highlight the human
services element as much he liked. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Lemhouse, Rosenthal, Morris, Marsh,
and Slattery, YES; Councilor Voisin, NO. Motion passed 5-1.
Councilor Lemhouse/Marsh m/s to add to Section 2.19.030 Powers and Duties the following: "To
promote programs that assist seniors, children and children/families in need in regards to utility,
medical, transportation, and food assistance." DISCUSSION: Councilor Lemhouse wanted to ensure
the Commission took or these issues. Councilor Marsh supported the amendment. Councilor Lemhouse
deferred to staff if they thought the amendment should replace 2.19.030(G) To foster public knowledge
and support of official city housing and human service programs.
Roll Call Vote: Councilor Lemhouse, Rosenthal, Morris, Voisin, Marsh, and Slattery, YES. Motion
passed.
Councilor Lemhouse/Marsh m/s to add to Section 2.19.030 Powers and Duties the following: "To
monitor issues and report to Council regarding complaints or compliance of equal housing laws."
DISCUSSION: Councilor Lemhouse noted an incident of racial discrimination against renters that
occurred in the past. Council did not receive notification of the situation and he wanted to ensure staff
notified Council in the future and included incidents in an annual report. Councilor Marsh agreed it fell
in the purview of the Housing Commission and now the new commission.
Councilor Voisin wanted to use the words "fair housing" instead of "equal housing." Fair Housing
included race and 7-8 other protected populations. Councilor Lemhouse responded the verbiage came
from the federal equal housing laws under HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development). He
was open to changing it if staff' determined it was necessary.
Councilor Rosenthal thought the wording suggested a watchdog mentality and might imply investigative
powers that could take on a life of its own. Councilor Lemhouse did not intend the Commission to have
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investigative powers but provide contact information for people that experienced discrimination or issues
relating to equal housing. City Administrator Dave'Kanner commented monitoring and reporting was
significantly different from investigate and enforce. Staff would direct inquiries to the appropriate
authorities and report back to Council on the complaints received and action taken. Councilor Rosenthal
thought the amendment was too vague and with the absence of procedure and methodology would not
support the amendment.
Ms. Reid explained the City received CDBG funds and was required to further affirm fair housing and
have a fair housing piece. The City had v fair housing ordinance that did not require compliance
regarding discriminatory issues but staff recommended and referred people to agencies for complaints
like HUD, BOLI (Bureau of Labor and Industries), and the Fair Housing Council of Oregon. The
Housing Commission helped craft the fair housing ordinance and reviewed all reports staff submitted to
HUD regarding fair housing activities the City conducted that included fair housing trainings, outreach,
education, and any activities where staff engaged the Fair Housing Council of Oregon. Ms. Reid received
complaints and forwarded them to the proper agencies. In general, staff and the Housing Commission did
not report complaints to Council. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Lemhouse, Morris, and Marsh, YES;
Councilor Rosenthal, Voisin, and Slattery, NO. Mayor Stromberg broke the tie with a YES vote.
Motion passed 4-3.
Councilor Marsh/Lembouse m/s to amend the motion and move Section 2.19.030 Powers and Duties
(1) to position (A) under this section. DISCUSSION: Councilor Marsh explained the Commission's
first responsibility was update and inform Council, make recommendations, and provide feedback
regarding their work. Councilor Lemhouse agreed. Roll Call Vote on amendment: Councilor
Lemhouse, Rosenthal, Voisin, Slattery, Morris, and Marsh, YES. Motion passed.
Roll Call Vote on amended main motion: Councilor Lemhouse, Morris, Marsh, Rosenthal, Voisin,
and Slattery, YES. Motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS
Councilor Voisin announced the AIR (Ashland is Ready) event sponsored by the Fire Department
Saturday September 7, 2013, the Women's Self Defense Seminar September 20-21 at the Ashland Karate
Academy and a presentation September 26 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. by Police Chief Terry Holderness on The
Police and Homeless in Ashland at the United Methodist Church.
ADJOURNMENT
Meetin adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
arbara Christensen, City Recorder ]oh Stio rg, Mayor