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CityCouncil | 2011-04-05 | 12 | * Councilmember deHaan left the dais and returned at 11:18 p.m. Vice Mayor Bonta stated all loopholes should be closed; that the City should be very aggressive on the issue; all four policy areas should be addressed; he does not see an outright prohibition for condominiums. The Senior Management Analyst stated condominiums could be 100% smoking prohibitive. Councilmember Tam stated fourteen cities within the County have already addressed the issue; suggested using Union City's ordinance as a model. The Senior Management Analyst stated Union City staff was directed to do whatever necessary to get an A. Councilmember Tam stated that her direction is the same. Vice Mayor Bonta stated Council should give direction to get an A+; Union City is not doing anything regarding sidewalks. Mayor Gilmore stated dining areas would be one of the seven areas targeted for protection; inquired whether smoking on an outdoor patio would be prohibited or would be extended to the front sidewalk, to which the Senior Management Analyst responded whatever Council wants. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry, the Senior Management Analyst stated secondhand smoke is not considered a nuisance at the State level; declaring secondhand smoke at the local level would lower the threshold for proof of injury. Mayor Gilmore stated only two cities have declared secondhand smoke a nuisance. The Senior Management Analyst stated the issue is an emerging issue for cities; Richmond has stated that it would be easier to enforce a misdemeanor than an infraction. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether cities are shying away because of legal issues. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 April 5, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-04-05.pdf |