1 STAFF REPORT
DATE: February 13, 2024
TO: Justin Hess, City Manager
FROM: Ken Berkman, Public Works Director
Via: John Molinar, Assistant Public Works Director , Streets & Waste Management
By: Amber Duran, Recycling Coordinator
SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Article 4 to Chapter 2 of Title 4 to the Burbank Municipal Code, Regarding Waste Reduction Regulations
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (SOLID WASTE, WEEDS AND LITTER) OF TITLE 4 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD ARTICLE 4 ( WASTE REDUCTION REGULATIONS) (Attachment 1).
SUMMARY
The above -entitled Ordinance was introduced at a City Council Regular Meeting on January 30 , 202 4, along with a recommendation for a finding that adoption of the Ordinance was categorically exempt from further environmental review. Council Members Anthony, Mullins, Takahashi, Vice -Mayor Perez, and Mayor Schultz were present. The Council voted to introduce the Ordinance with the following modifications:
Council Modification Reference to Modification
1. Compliance date for the single use accessories
remains one month from adoption.
Attachment 1: Ordinance,
Section 4 (Effective Date)
2. Regulations on expanded and rigid polystyrene to be
effective July 1, 2024.
Attachment 2: Ordinance,
Exhibit A, Section 4-2-402
3. Regulations concerning purchase of disposable
water bottles for City events and facilities effective
July 1, 2024.
Attachment 2: Ordinance,
Exhibit A, Section 4-2-407
2 4. Regulation of all other non -recyclable, non-
compostable foodware, to be effective January 1,
2026.
Attachment 2: Ordinance,
Exhibit A, Section 4-2-404.A
5. Prohibition on single use foodware for dine -in at all restaurants is effective January 1, 2026.
Attachment 2: Ordinance,
Exhibit A, Section 4-2-404.A
6. Addition of a third condition for a waiver due to no other available or suitable product.
Attachment 2: Ordinance,
Exhibit A, Section 4-2-409.A.3.
7. Addition of language regarding waiver appeal
processing in accordance with Burbank Municipal
Code Section 2-1-1501 et seq.
Attachment 2: Ordinance,
Exhibit A, Section 4-2-409.C.
The Council voted to introduce the Ordinance with modifications, as follows:
AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Takahashi, Perez, and Schultz.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
This Ordinance, as modified, is now presented for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adopting this ordinance will have no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund. Additional costs for consulting and materials needed to educate and enforce the ordinance will be borne by the Refuse Fund.
CONCLUSION
The proposed ordinance will provide the means for the City to further increase waste diversion from the City’s landfill , reduce impacts to the environment , and continue successful implementation of the City’s 2008 Sustainability Action Plan and Zero Waste Strategic Plan.
Staff respectfully recommends that Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
ATTACHMENT
Attachment 1 – Ordinance
Attachment 2 – Exhibit A to Ordinance (Redline)