REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
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Consider positions on legislation pending before the State and Federal Legislature, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
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Statement of Issue:
On July 21, 2021, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), comprised of Mayor Kim Carr and Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Delgleize (with Council Member Mike Posey absent) discussed State and Federal issues with relevance to Huntington Beach. Following discussion, the IRC chose to take positions on certain proposed legislation, which are presented to the City Council for further consideration.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Approve one or more City positions on the following State and Federal legislation:
A) Support if Amended AB 1201 (Ting) - Labelling of Plastic Products for Compostability and Biodegradability.
B) Watch SB 1 (Atkins) - Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019.
C) Withdraw Opposition to AB 339 (Lee) - Public Meeting Participation Requirements.
D) Submit two requests to the Orange County and State Redistricting Bodies.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve one or more recommended legislative positions and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On July 21, 2021, the IRC recommended positions on the following State and Federal legislation, which are being presented to the City Council for consideration:
1. SUPPORT IF AMENDED - AB 1201 (Ting) - Labelling of Plastic Products for Compostability and Biodegradability
This bill would prohibit the sale of a plastic product that is labeled with the term "compostable," "home compostable," or "soil biodegradable" unless, at the time of sale or offering for sale, the product has a certification from a third-party certification entity that is approved by CalRe...
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