A. All City facilities that involve food service shall use reusable foodware and compliant foodware accessories.

B. City-managed concessions, City-sponsored events, and City-permitted events shall use reusable foodware or compliant foodware and compliant foodware accessories.

C. These entities are prohibited from using nonreusable plastic foodware, including EPS/polystyrene foam, and compostable or biodegradable plastics. No City department shall purchase or acquire nonreusable plastic foodware for use at any City facility. Organizations or individuals using City facilities shall use reusable or compliant foodware and compliant foodware accessories.

D. The City shall prohibit the use of EPS/polystyrene foam and nonreusable plastic foodware by vendors, franchisees, lessees, contractors, or other commercial food and beverage purveyors at all City government center facilities, and City parks. Prohibited products include, but are not limited to, EPS/polystyrene foam and nonreusable plastic food containers, straws, bowls, plates, trays, utensils, clamshells, and cups which are not intended for reuse, on or in which any foods or beverages are placed or packaged.

E. As of the effective date, all City departments that hold contracts, lease agreements, permits or other agreements that involve food service shall incorporate this prohibition into all new and renewed contracts, leases, permits, agreements, etc.

F. The use or distribution of EPS/polystyrene foam, and nonreusable plastic foodware at special events at City facilities that are sponsored or co-sponsored by the City shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the event organizers, agents of the event organizers, event vendors, and any other party (including nonprofit organizations) who have an agreement with one (1) or more of the co-sponsors of the event to sell goods or beverages at the event or otherwise provide an event-related service.

G. Written agreements with any vendor, including nonprofit organizations, to sell food or beverages at an event that is sponsored or co-sponsored by the City, shall specifically prohibit the usage and distribution of EPS/polystyrene foam and nonreusable plastic foodware. (Ord. 1064 § 2, 2023)