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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
Subject
Amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code, Chapter 9.17 Single-Use Carryout Bags, pertaining to regulation of single-use carryout bags at retail stores and restaurants.
Recommended Action
1. Conduct the second reading of Ordinance 26-____: “ An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending City Code to Amend Sections 9.17.100, 9.17.110,
9.17.130, and 9.17.140 to Regulate Single-Use Carryout Bags.”
2. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA.
Background
On April 21, 2026, the City Council conducted the first reading of Ordinance 26-____: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino to Amend Sections 9.17.100, 9.17.110,
9.17.130, and 9.17.140 to Regulate Single-Use Carryout Bags.” This action was taken to align municipal code with current State regulations banning stores from providing plastic carryout bags with handles at point of purchase.
The City Council unanimously approved the first reading and did not make any revisions or edits to the proposed Ordinance. If the City Council approves the second reading today, the proposed ordinance will be in effect thirty days after, on June 4, 2026.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
None
Council Goal
Environmental Sustainability, Quality of Life
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Ursula Syrova, Environmental Programs and Sustainability Manager Reviewed by: Chad Mosley, Public Works Director
Floy Andrews, Interim City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Ordinance (clean version)