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molding, form molding, and extrusion-blow molding (extruded foam polystyrene), sometimes referred to as StyrofoamTM, a Dow Chemical Company trademarked form of polystyrene foam insulation. In foodservice, expanded polystyrene is generally used to make cups, bowls, plates, trays, and clamshell containers. D. "Food vendor" means any establishment located within the City of Pleasanton, or any establishment which provides prepared food or beverages for public consumption within the City of Pleasanton, including but not limited to any store, supermarket, delicatessen, restaurant, retail food vendor, sales outlet, shop, cafeteria (including schools and corporate centers), catering truck or vehicle, sidewalk or other outdoor vendor, or caterer. E. "Prepared food" means any food or beverage prepared for consumption using any cooking, packaging, or food preparation technique by a food vendor. "Prepared food" does not include uncooked meat, fish, poultry, or eggs unless provided for consumption without further food preparation. F. "Recyclable" means any material included as part of the Commercial Recycling Program including, but not limited to, paper, glass, metal, cardboard, and plastic. G. "Commercial Recycling Program" means the City of Pleasanton's adopted commercial recycling program. 9.10.030 Use of expanded polystyrene foodservice ware prohibited. A food vendor within the City of Pleasanton that offers prepared food shall utilize only disposable foodservice ware that is either recyclable or compostable. The use of disposable foodservice ware manufactured with expanded polystyrene (PS6) is prohibited, unless otherwise specified in this chapter. 9.10.040 Exemptions. A. Prepackaged Foods. Prepared food prepackaged outside the limits of the City of Pleasanton (i.e., commercially packaged foods) are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. This exemption does not apply to food vendors as defined in this chapter, including caterers which provide prepared food for public consumption within the City of Pleasanton. B. Emergency Supplies or Services Procurement. Food vendors shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter in a situation deemed by the City Council or City Manager, or his or her designee, to be an emergency for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, or welfare. 9.10.050 Enforcement and penalties. Any violation of this chapter shall constitute an infraction punishable by Chapter 1.12 of this code. Alternatively, any violation of this chapter may be addressed through the administrative citation process under Chapter 1.24 of this code. SECTION 2. A summary of this ordinance shall be published once within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in "The Valley Times," a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Pleasanton, and the complete ordinance shall be posted for fifteen (15) days in the City Clerk's office within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2013. Furthermore, the City of Pleasanton shall not pursue enforcement of new chapter 9.10 until January 1, 2014.