Foam Containers on Council Agenda

The Hermosa Beach City Council will discuss in a meeting Tuesday night whether to move forward with considering a citywide ban on polystyrene (commonly known as Styrofoam) restaurant take-out containers.

The that the city prohibit the use of polystyrene foam containers from being distributed in local businesses as the petroleum-based plastic material could harm the environment, according to the panel.

The City Council has the option of directing city staffers to prepare a potential ordinance banning the use of polystyrene take-out containers and schedule a public hearing to gather community input.

After reviewing a cost of services study , the council will discuss reviewing revised fee summaries and whether to adopt the modifications or further assess the fees.

Council members also will discuss whether to direct City Manager Steve Burrell to draft a request for proposals for a solid waste and recycling franchise services bid process, or to renegotiate the city’s existing agreement with Consolidated Disposal Services.

Now that on new employee pension plans, council members will vote on adopting the resolution of intention to approve the amendment to contracts (see accompanying staff report under photo.)

The City Council will discuss interviewing applicants . The terms for commissioners William Hallett, Tracy Hopkins, and Ken Hartley will expire. The three commissioners have applied to serve again, and Hermosa Beach resident Dave Buckland has submitted an application.

The council meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m. in council chambers.