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35 This ordinance would apply to all Roseville restaurants. We do not have racial 36 demographics of restaurant ownership in Roseville. However, a National Restaurant 37 Association study indicates that 19% of restaurant businesses in Minnesota are minority- 38 owned vs. 11% of all private sector businesses. 39 40 Implementing an ordinance could have both positive and potentially challenging 41 implications for racial equity, especially for minority-owned restaurants. On the positive 42 side, an ordinance could contribute to environmental justice by reducing pollution and 43 waste in communities that may disproportionately bear the burden of environmental 44 hazards. However, there could also be challenges for minority-owned restaurants and/or 45 smaller restaurants. Switching to environmentally friendly packaging might initially incur 46 additional costs, potentially impacting smaller businesses with limited resources. More 47 information regarding these potential impacts could be gained through the engagement 48 process. 49 50 Budget Implications 51 Budget implications are not known at this time. 52 53 Staff Recommendations 54 Staff proposes a community engagement process spanning approximately 4-6 months. 55 This process will include online and mailed surveys for both business owners and 56 residents, a landing page on the City website with information, resources, and context, and 57 2-3 community conversations for business owners and residents to learn about the 58 proposed ordinance and provide feedback. Staff recommends meeting with the Council in 6 59 months to discuss the feedback received during this process and determine whether 60 moving ahead with the ordinance is appropriate. 61 62 Requested Council Action 63 Discuss and approve the Green To Go engagement plan. 64 65 Noelle Bakken, Sustainability Specialist Prepared by: 1. Presentation Attachments: 2. Sample Survey Questions to Businesses and Residents 3. Sample Ordinance 66 Page 2 of 2 Qbhf!36!pg!219