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Ordinance: ORD 1633-2022
File Number: 22-257 Enactment Number: ORD 1633-2022
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.72 TO
TITLE 8 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE USE OF
DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE BY FOOD
FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ("City") is committed to sustainability,
environmental preservation, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Green Food Packaging Ordinance in 2008, which prohibits
food vendors from dispensing prepared food to customers in disposable food service ware made from
polystyrene; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the City adopted a reusable bag ordinance prohibiting the use of
single -use carryout bags at retail stores and requiring retailers to charge customers for recycled paper
bags and reusable bags at the point of sale; and
WHEREAS, the production, management, and consumption associated with disposable food
service ware, typically used for only a few minutes before being discarded, have significant
environmental impacts, including environmental contamination; consumption of precious resources such
as energy and water; emissions of greenhouse gases; air and water pollution; litter on streets; and plastic
pollution in waterways and oceans; and
WHEREAS, disposable food service ware constitutes a substantial portion of the litter found
within the City and the rest of the Bay Area; these types of food service ware are commonly littered or
blown out of trash receptacles and migrate through the storm drain system where they eventually end up
in the ocean, beaches, creeks and other natural scenic locations; and
WHEREAS, the most effective ways to reduce the negative environmental impacts of
disposable food service ware include, in order of priority, using reusable food service ware; using
natural -fiber based compostable materials, many made from renewable resources such as bamboo, wheat
stalk/stem, and sugarcane that do not contain toxic chemicals; and recycling food service ware; and
WHEREAS, when products are reused and recycled, natural resources are spared, less energy
is used for the production of new products, and premium landfill space is preserved; when compostable
products are turned into compost, they can reduce water use and lessen the need for fertilizer at the site
where the compost is applied (e.g., gardens, yards, farm land, etc.), which can also lead to cost savings
since less/no fertilizers need to be purchased; and
WHEREAS, in February 2020, the County of San Mateo ("County") adopted Ordinance No.
04823 "Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance", to reduce single -use plastic and other food service
ware waste, to improve public health and safety as well as keeping waterways clean and safe; and
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WHEREAS, in 2019, the City conducted public outreach meetings, conducted study sessions
and public meetings, and in March 2020 adopted, pursuant to certain findings, a disposable food service
ware ordinance, codified at South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 8.72, which established certain
regulations and prohibitions for the use of disposable food service ware by food facilities, and authorized
enforcement of such regulations by the County; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Ordinance delayed enforcement of Chapter 8.72 for one year from
adoption to March 25, 2021, to provide sufficient time for businesses and restaurants to prepare for
compliance, by which time the County would enforce Chapter 8.72 on the City's behalf pursuant to a
Memorandum of Understanding and the text of the Chapter 8.72.070; and
WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recognizing the hardship suffered by
restaurants and other food facilities, the City and County agreed to further delay enforcement of the
County ordinance and Chapter 8.72 by an additional year from March 21, 2021 to March 25, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2021, Assembly Bill (AB) 1276 was signed into law by Governor
Gavin Newsom, which restricts the distribution of single -use foodware accessories (i.e. utensils, straws,
stirrers, condiment packets, etc.) by restaurants and other food facilities; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2021, AB 1200 was also signed into law by the Governor, which
mandates that no person shall distribute, sell, or offer for sale in the state any food packaging (including
single -use foodware) that contains regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); and
WHEREAS, in February 2022, the County adopted Ordinance No. 4860 to update the
County's disposable food service ware regulations to align with state law mandates and make minor
modifications, and to further extend enforcement date to October 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, while Chapter 8.72 aligns generally with the requirements AB 1276 and AB 1200,
there are some discrepancies mandating an amendment to that Chapter in order to comply with state law
and align with the County's regulations; and
WHEREAS, to effectuate its intents and achieve the goals described herein, the City is
proposing to amend Chapter 8.72 to align with state law the County's Ordinance No. 4860 as well as
enforcement timelines, and to continue providing for enforcement of such ordinance by the County; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
provisions contained herein may have a significant effect on the environment. Further, the Ordinance is
also exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15307 and 15308 of
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations as actions taken by regulatory agencies to assure the
maintenance, restoration, enhancement of natural resources, or protection of the environment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, based on the entirety of the record before it, as described below, the City
Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
1. The City Council of South San Francisco finds that all Recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
2. This Ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section
15061 (b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the provisions contained herein may have a significant effect on the
environment. Further, the Ordinance is also exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15307 and 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations as actions taken
by regulatory agencies to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement of natural resources, or
protection of the environment.
SECTION 2. Amendment.
Chapter 8.72 "Use of Disposable Food Service Ware" of Title 8 "Health and Welfare" of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows.
CHAPTER 8.72 USE OF DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
8.72. 010 Definitions.
8.72.020 Distribution of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories.
8.72.030 Standards and Required Use of Disposable Food Service Ware.
8.72.040 Recordkeeping and Inspection.
8.72.050 Automatic Exemptions.
8.72.060 Case -by -Case Consideration of Requests for Hardship Exemption.
8.72.070 Enforcement.
8.72.10 Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) "Aluminum Foil -based" means any Disposable Food Service Ware composed entirely of aluminum,
including but not limited to aluminum tray liners, aluminum foil, and aluminum foil baskets.
(b) "Compostable" means that an item or material:
1. Meets standards for compostability from a certified/approved independent third -party approved by
the City Manager or designee, in collaboration with local waste processors, haulers, and/or other entities,
as needed; and/or
2. Is any variation of acceptable materials that will break down or otherwise become part of usable
compost in a safe and timely manner as determined by the City Manager or designee, in collaboration
with local waste processors, haulers, and/or other entities, as needed; and
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3. Is Natural Fiber -based. Compostable items may include those that are made entirely of Natural Fiber
or Natural Fiber -based items that are coated or lined with biologically based polymer, such as, but not
limited to corn or other plant sources (e.g., compostable plastics), if certified/approved by independent
third parties approved by the City Manager or designee."Compostable" does not include items made
entirely/primarily of biologically based polymer (e.g., PLA, PHA, or other compostable plastic), even if
labeled or certified as compostable.
(c) "Disposable" means designed to be discarded after a single or limited number of uses and not
designed or manufactured for longer-term multiple reuse.
(d) "Food Service Ware" means food contact products used for serving, distributing, holding, packaging,
and/or transporting Prepared Food including, but not limited to plates, cups, bowls, trays, clamshell
containers, boxes, utensils, straws, lids, and food contact paper (e.g., wraps, bags, tray liners, etc.). The
term "Food Service Ware" includes Food Service Ware Accessories and Standard Condiment in
Disposable packaging.
(e) "Food Service Ware Accessories" include different types of Food Service Ware such as straws,
stirrers, Utensils, condiment cups and packets, cocktail sticks/picks, toothpicks, napkins, cup spill plugs,
cup sleeves, and other similar accessory or accompanying Food Service Ware used as part of food or
beverage service or packaging. Detachable lids for beverage cups and food containers are not considered
a Food Service Ware Accessory.
(f) "Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)" means a class of fluorinated organic
chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
(g) "Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Restrictions" mean either of the following:
1. PFAS has not been intentionally added to a product or product component.
2. The presence of PFAS in a product or product component is below 100 parts per million, as
measured in total organic fluorine.
(h) "Food Facility" means an operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise
provides food to the public for human consumption, as defined by the California Health and Safety Code
Section 113789 or successor. It includes both permanent and temporary food facilities. Public schools
are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
(i) "Food Scrap Composting Method" means (1) self -hauling of food scraps to a permitted composting
facility or a transfer station that accepts food scraps that will be transferred to a permitted composting
facility for on-site compost processing, (2) food scrap compost collection service provided by a curbside
hauler, or (3) on-site food scrap composting.
0) "Healthcare Facilities" mean places that provide healthcare to the public. Healthcare Facilities
includes, but is not limited to hospitals, clinics, outpatient care centers, nursing homes, psychiatric care
centers, medical offices, hospice homes, mental health and addiction treatment centers, orthopedic and
other rehabilitation centers, urgent care, birth centers, etc.
(k) "Natural Fiber/Natural Fiber -based" means a plant or animal -based, non -synthetic fiber, including
but not limited to products made from paper, sugarcane, bamboo, wheat stems/stalk, hay, wood, etc.
(1) "Non-Compostable" means not meeting the definition of Compostable set forth in this Chapter.
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(m) "Polystyrene -based" means and includes expanded polystyrene, which is a thermoplastic
petrochemical material utilizing a styrene monomer and processed by any number of techniques
including, but not limited to fusion of polymer spheres (expandable bead polystyrene), injection
molding, form molding, and extrusion -blow molding (extruded foam polystyrene). The term
"polystyrene" also includes polystyrene that has been expanded or blown using a gaseous blowing agent
into a solid foam (expanded polystyrene [EPS]) and clear or solid polystyrene known as oriented
polystyrene.
(n) "Prepackaged Food" means any properly labeled processed food, prepackaged to prevent any direct
human contact with the food product upon distribution from the manufacturer and prepared at an
approved source.
(o) "Prepared Food" means food or beverages that undergo a cooking or food preparation technique on
the Food Facility's premises for consumption by the public. Cooking or food preparation technique
includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. Cooking methods, utilizing the application of heat, such as steaming, microwaving, simmering,
boiling, broiling, grilling, frying, or roasting.
2. Beverage preparation, such as blending, brewing, steeping, juicing, diluting, or pouring.
3. Food preparation techniques, such as defrosting, rinsing, washing, diluting, cutting, portioning,
mixing, blending, assembling, coating, dipping, garnishing, decorating, or icing. Prepared Food does not
include raw eggs or raw, butchered meats, fish, and/or poultry sold from a butcher case, a refrigerator
case, or similar retail appliance.
(p) "Standard Condiment" means relishes, spices, sauces, confections, or seasonings that require no
additional preparation and that are usually used on a food item after preparation, and includes different
types such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, soy sauce, hot sauce, salsa, salt, pepper, and sugar/sugar
substitutes.
(q) "Takeout Food" means Prepared Food that is purchased to be consumed off a Food Facility's
premises. Takeout Food includes Prepared Food delivered by a Food Facility or by a third -party Takeout
Food Delivery Service.
(r) "Takeout Food Delivery Service" is a service for online food ordering and delivery of Prepared Food
from a Food Facility to a customer. This service can be provided directly by the Food Facility or by a
third -party.
(s) "Utensils" include different types of instruments used to assist the consumption of food, specifically,
forks, knives, spoons, sporks, chopsticks, and tongs.
8.72.20 Distribution of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories.
(a) Except as provided in Subsections (b) and (c), Food Facilities, for on -premise dining and off -premise
dining (e.g., Takeout Food Delivery Service, catering off-site, etc.), shall not provide any Disposable
Food Service Ware Accessories or Standard Condiment in Disposable packaging to a consumer unless
the specific type of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessory (including different types of Utensils) or
specific type of Standard Condiment is requested by the consumer.
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(b) Food Facilities may ask a drive-through consumer if the consumer wants a specific type of
Disposable Food Service Ware Accessory (including different types of Utensils), if the item is necessary
for the consumer to consume Prepared Food or to prevent spills of or safely transport Prepared Food.
(c) Food Facilities that are located entirely within a public use airport, as defined in Section 77.3 of Title
14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, may ask a walk-through consumer if the consumer wants a
specific type of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessory (including different types of Utensils), if the
item is necessary for the consumer to consume Prepared Food or to prevent spills of or safely transport
Prepared Food.
(d) Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories and Standard Condiment in Disposable packaging
provided by Food Facilities for use by consumers shall not be bundled or packaged in a manner that
prohibits a consumer from taking only the type of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessory (including
different types of Utensils) or type of Standard Condiment desired without also having to take a different
type of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessory or type of Standard Condiment. Food Facilities cannot
distribute Disposable Utensils that are bundled or packaged together. Each type of Utensil (e.g., fork,
spoon, knife, etc.) must be specifically requested by the consumer in order for a Food Facility to provide
the item(s).
(e) Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit a Food Facility from making unwrapped Disposable Food
Service Ware Accessories available to a consumer using refillable self-service dispensers that dispense
different types of Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories one item at a time to allow for Disposable
Food Service Ware Accessories to be obtained.
(f) Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit a Food Facility from making Standard Condiment available to
a consumer using refillable self-service dispensers to allow for Standard Condiment to be obtained. Food
Facilities that offer Standard Condiment are encouraged to use bulk dispensers for the condiments rather
than condiments packaged for single -use.
(g) Takeout Food Delivery Services shall provide consumers with the option to proactively request the
different types of available Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories (including different types of
Utensils) and the different types of Standard Condiment from a Food Facility serving Prepared Food.
The default option on the digital ordering/point-of-sale platforms of Takeout Food Delivery Services
shall be that no Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories or Standard Condiment are requested.
(h) Takeout Food Delivery Services shall provide Food Facilities the ability to tailor the digital
ordering/point-of-sale platforms so that Food Facilities can customize and itemize the different types of
available Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories (including different types of Utensils) and the
different types of available Standard Condiments for consumers to proactively select.
(i) If a Food Facility uses any Takeout Food Delivery Service, the Food Facility shall customize its
menu with an itemized list and/or provide options of the different types of available Disposable Food
Service Ware Accessories (including different types of Utensils) and the different types of available
Standard Condiments for consumers to proactively select. Only those specific types of Disposable Food
Service Ware Accessories (including different types of Utensils) or specific types of Standard Condiment
proactively requested by the consumer shall be provided by the Food Facility. If a consumer does not
request any Disposable Food Service Ware Accessories or Standard Condiment, no Disposable Food
Service Ware Accessories or Standard Condiment shall be provided by the Food Facility for delivery of
Prepared Food. Pursuant to Subsection (d), each type of Utensil (e.g., fork, spoon, knife, etc.) offered by
the Food Facility shall also be listed individually, unbundled on the menu and provided by the Food
Facility for delivery along with the Prepared Food only if requested by the consumer
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8.72.30 Standards and Required Use of Disposable Food Service Ware.
(a) No Food Facility shall use Polystyrene -based Disposable Food Service Ware when providing
Prepared Food.
(b) Food Facilities shall only provide Disposable straws, stirrers, utensils, and cocktail/toothpicks (and
the packaging that these individual items are wrapped in, if any) that are Compostable.
(c) Nothing in this Chapter shall conflict or be construed to conflict with the Americans with Disabilities
Act or any other applicable law concerning the rights of individuals with disabilities. In particular,
nothing in this Chapter shall restrict, or be construed to restrict, the provision by Food Facilities of
Disposable Non-Compostable straws to individuals who may request the use of Disposable
Non-Compostable straws to accommodate medical needs or disabilities. Healthcare Facilities may
distribute Disposable Non-Compostable straws with or without request by a patient at the discretion of
the Healthcare Facility staff based on the physical or medical needs of the patient.
(d) Food Facilities shall use Compostable items for the below Disposable Food Service Ware when
providing Prepared Food:
1. Plates;
2. Bowls (of all sizes including, but not limited to soup and salad bowls);
3. Cups (of all sizes including, but not limited to beverage and accessory cups for Standard
Condiments);
4. Food trays and food boats;
5. Boxes;
6. Hinged or lidded containers (e.g., clamshells), deli containers, and other containers used for the sale
and/or distribution of Prepared Food; and
(e) Commencing on the effective date of this Chapter up until December 31, 2022, for the Compostable
Disposable Food Service Ware listed in Subsection (d), Food Facilities shall use items that meet
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Restrictions. To verify the PFAS Restrictions,
Food Facilities shall use items that are certified/approved by independent third parties approved by the
City Manager or designee, in collaboration with local waste processors and haulers, as needed.
(f) For all other Disposable Food Service Ware not listed in Subsections (b) and (d), Food Facilities
shall use only Disposable Food Service Ware that can be composted by the Food Scrap Composting
method utilized by the Food Facility and/or accepted for recycling by the Food Facility's recycling
collection service, unless a feasible alternative does not exist.
(g) The City shall maintain a list of approved Disposable Food Service Ware sources and/or references
to organizations that maintain regularly updated lists of products that meet the requirements detailed in
Subsections (a), (b), (d), and (e) of this Section. This information shall be made available on the City's
website with hard copies available at the City Manager's office or another designated location. If a
product is not included on the approved lists, the Food Facility wishing to use a product as Disposable
Food Service Ware shall establish to the City Manager or designee's satisfaction that the product
complies with the requirements detailed in Subsections (a), (b), (d), and (e).
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8.72.40 Recordkeeping and Inspection.
(a) Food Facilities shall keep complete and accurate record or documents of the purchase of the
acceptable Disposable Food Service Ware evidencing compliance with this Chapter for a minimum
period of three years from the date of purchase.
(b) The record shall be made available for inspection at no cost to the City during regular business hours
by City employee or City -designated staff authorized to enforce this Chapter. Unless an alternative
location or method of review is mutually agreed upon, the records or documents shall be made available
at the Food Facility address.
(c) The provision of false or incomplete information, records, or documents to the City shall be a
violation of this Chapter.
8.72.50 Automatic Exemptions.
(a) Prepackaged Food is exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
(b) Polystyrene coolers and ice chests intended for reuse are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
(c) Disposable Food Service Ware that is entirely Aluminum Foil -based or recyclable glass is exempt
from the provisions of this Chapter.
(d) If the City determines that a reasonably feasible Disposable Food Service Ware that complies with
Section 8.72.030 (a), (b), (d), and (e) of this Chapter does not exist, these items will be exempt from all
or select requirements of the abovementioned provisions of this Chapter until the City determines that a
reasonably feasible alternative is available on the market for purchase. The City will have a current list
of these temporarily exempted Disposable Food Service Ware made public by the Office of
Sustainability.
(e) Temporary exemptions due to an emergency are automatic without the submission of a request for an
exemption. An emergency is defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence posing a clear and imminent
danger that requires immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health,
property, or essential public services. Examples of an emergency include, but are not limited to natural
disasters, emergencies due to the release of hazardous materials, emergencies associated with loss of
power and/or water, or emergency medical response.
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8.72.60 Case -by -Case Consideration of Requests for Hardship Exemption.
(a) Grounds for an exemption. An exemption from any of the provisions of this Chapter may be granted
by the City Manager or designee upon demonstration by a Food Facility to the satisfaction of the City
that strict application of the requirements would cause undue hardship. An "undue hardship" includes,
but is not limited to the following:
1. A situation unique to the Food Facility where a suitable alternative that conforms with the
requirements detailed in Section 8.72.030 (a), (b), (d), and (e) does not exist for a specific application.
2. Imposing the provisions of this Chapter would cause significant economic hardship. "Significant
economic hardship" may be based on, but not limited to, demonstrating that suitable Disposable Food
Service Ware is not available at a commercially reasonable price and the additional cost associated with
providing the Disposable Food Service Ware is particularly burdensome to the Food Facility based on
the type of operation(s) affected, the overall size of the business/operation, the number, type and location
of its facilities, the impact on the overall financial resources of the Food Facility, and other factors.
Reasonable added cost for a suitable item as compared to a similar item that the Food Facility can no
longer use shall not by itself constitute adequate grounds to support an exemption for such item. In
determining whether a significant economic hardship has been established, the City Manager or designee
shall consider the following information: ability of the Food Facility to recover the additional expense by
increasing its prices; the availability of tax credits and deductions; outside funding; and other options.
(b) Request for an exemption. A request for an exemption from the requirements of this Chapter shall
include all information deemed necessary by the City to render a decision, including but not limited to
documentation showing the factual support for the requested exemption. A request for an exemption may
be approved by the City Manager or designee, in whole or in part, with or without conditions. The
duration of the exemption, if granted, shall also be determined by the City Manager or designee.
Information about the application process for requesting an exemption will be made available to the
public on the City's website and at the City Manager's office or another designated location.
8.72.70 Enforcement.
a) The City Manager, or his or her designee may enforce the provisions of this Chapter. Additionally,
the San Mateo County health system chief or his or her designee, or the San Mateo County Manager or
his or her designee, may enforce the provisions of this Chapter. Such authorization includes, without
limitation, the authority to hold hearings, issue citations, or assess administrative fines on behalf of the
City.
b) Compliance plan.
1. If requested by the City or County, a Food Facility that is in violation of any of the provisions
detailed in this Chapter shall create and submit to the City or County a compliance plan, which will
include information on corrective action(s) that the Food Facility shall undertake to come into
compliance. Other requested information may include, and are not limited to proposed timeline for
corrective action(s), and identification of individuals responsible for ensuring compliance.
2. The Food Facility shall create and submit its completed compliance plan within fourteen calendar
days (14) from the time of request by the City or County.
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c) Notwithstanding authorization of enforcement by San Mateo County personnel in this Chapter, the
violation of, or noncompliance with, any of the requirements of this Chapter or applicable provisions of
this code, shall be subject to any administrative, civil, or criminal enforcement remedies available under
the law and/or the City's municipal code. In addition, the City may enforce the violation of this Chapter
by means of civil enforcement through a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction or by
any other means authorized by the law.
SECTION 3. Severability.
If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Chapter, or any application
thereof to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of the
Chapter. The City council hereby declares that it would have passed this Chapter, and each provision,
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and word not declared invalid or unconstitutional without
regard to whether any other portion of this Chapter or application thereof would be subsequently
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco held
the 23rd day of March 2022.
At a meeting of the City Council on 4/13/2022, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Nicolas,
seconded by Councilmember Coleman, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nagales, Vice Mayor Nicolas, Councilmember Coleman, Councilmember
Flores, and Councilmember Addiego
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