“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” CONSIDERATION OF THE INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 5.80 OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGSMarch 3, 2026 2CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 •Consideration and introduction of Ordinance No. 26-0004•Amend MBMC, to maintain consistency with state law:ºProhibit all plastic carryout bags ºPermit only recycled paper bags•No fiscal implications
INTRODUCTION
3CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 •Plastic bag prohibition introduced in 2008 •In Los Angeles County: º6 B plastic bags consumed annuallyº600 bags per person per year º< 5% of plastic bags recycled
BACKGROUND
•Plastic bags are not accepted in the City’s curbside recycling program 4CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 July 15, 2008 – Ordinance No. 2115 BACKGROUND•Prohibited single-use carryout plastic bags at all commercial and retail establishments ºRetail shops ºGrocery stores ºRestaurants ºMobile food vendors
5CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 September 30, 2014 Senate Bill 270 •Prohibits single-use plastic carryout bags statewide
BACKGROUND
•Allowed reusable plastic bags ºGenerally not reused by consumers ºCaused increased plastic waste 6CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 BACKGROUNDSeptember 22, 2024 – Senate Bill 1053 •Prohibits single-use and reusableplastic carryout bags •Permits the use of recycled paper bags only•Effective January 1, 2026 7CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 Definitions•Add “carryout bag”•Add “post-consumer recycled content” •Add “precheckout bag” •Add “recycled paper bag” •Update “recyclable paper bag”
MBMC AMENDMENTS - DEFINITIONS
8CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 New: “Carryout bag” •Provided to a customer at the point of sale •For the purpose of carrying away goods •Excludes precheckout bags
MBMC AMENDMENTS - DEFINITIONS
9CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 New: “Precheckout bag” •A bag provided to a customer: ºBefore the point of sale; ºTo protect other purchased items from damage or contamination; OR ºTo contain an unwrapped food item•Produce bags, pharmacy bags, garment bags, bags use to wrap fresh or raw meat, poultry, or fish
MBMC AMENDMENTS - DEFINITIONS
10CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 New: “Post-consumer recycled content” •Material that would otherwise be disposed of•Completed its intended use by the consumer•Does not include byproducts or materials from the manufacturing process
MBMC AMENDMENTS - DEFINITIONS
RecycledUsed productMade into new product
11CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 MBMC AMENDMENTS - DEFINITIONS•Update for clarity New: “Recycled paper bag” •Post-consumer recycled content requirementºAligned with State requirementsº40% through 2027º50% after January 1, 2028 Update: “Recyclable paper bag”
12CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 •Prohibit distribution of all plastic carryout bagsºSingle-use plasticºReusable plasticºBiodegradable or compostable plastic •Mandate that a carryout bag provided at the point-of-sale is a recycled paper bag
MBMC AMENDMENTS
13CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 Clarification that these requirements shall notapply to: •Bags provided by a pharmacy with the purchase of medication •Precheckout bags •Garment bags designed to be placed over articles of clothing on a hanger
MBMC AMENDMENTS
14CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 •City’s current prohibition of single-use bags extends to restaurants•State law excludes restaurants from the paper bag requirements •Other cities that regulate restaurants: ºSan Francisco, Malibu, Palo Alto
MBMC AMENDMENTS
15CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 •Two versions of draft ordinance for consideration ºVersion A: maintains definition of “vendor” as it applies to restaurants and mobile food vendorsºVersion B: revises definition of “vendor” to exclude restaurants and mobile food vendorsVersion B would allow restaurants and mobile food vendors to use carryout plastic bags
POLICY ALTERNATIVES
16CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 Introduce Ordinance Version A•Applies recommended amendments to all entities currently subject to plastic carryout bag regulations•Prohibits restaurants and mobile food vendors from distributing plastic carryout bags POLICY ALTERNATIVE 1
17CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 POLICY ALTERNATIVE 1PROS: •Continued decrease in single-use waste and plastic pollution•Paper has less environmental impact than plastic•Paper is accepted in recycling and organics programsCONS:•Limits carryout bag options for restaurants and mobile food vendors•Potential increase in costs for restaurants and mobile food vendors Ordinance Version A
18CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 Introduce Ordinance Version B•Redefines “vendor” to exclude restaurants and mobile food providers from all carryout bag requirements•Allows restaurants and mobile food vendors to use plastic or paper carryout bags POLICY ALTERNATIVE 2
19CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 POLICY ALTERNATIVE 2PROS: •Potential cost savings•Reduces likelihood of damage to goods caused by torn paper bags CONS:•Continued increase in single-use waste and plastic pollution •Plastic has more environmental impact than paper•Does not hold restaurants and mobile food vendors to same standards as other businesses Ordinance Version B
20CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 PUBLIC OUTREACH•Chamber of Commerce•North Manhattan Beach Business Association •Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association
21CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONSMARCH 3, 2026 RECOMMENDATIONA) Consider recommended options for MBMC Title 5 amendments B) Introduce Ordinance No. 26-0004 THANK YOU•FEBRUARY 17, 2026