pages: CityCouncil/2011-04-05.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2011-04-05 | 13 | The Senior Management Analyst responded the issue has not been reviewed as closely as needed to make a legal determination. Councilmember deHaan inquired where a person would go to smoke, to which Vice Mayor Bonta responded a single family home. The Senior Management Analyst stated a person could also smoke in a car. Mayor Gilmore stated one place to start would be to address non-smoking in common areas, disclosure, and the nuisance versus misdemeanor issue; staff could come back for a deeper discussion on non-smoking units. The Senior Management Analyst stated the Technical Assistance and Legal Center (TALC) drafts ordinances for cities to follow; TALC's secondhand ordinance covers smoke-free workplace areas and outdoor air provisions; housing provisions could be included. Councilmember Johnson stated the City should be as aggressive as possible; the matter is a public health issue; that she supports as many prohibitions as possible, especially in housing; suggested that staff come back to address whether there are any weaknesses or areas of interest that would keep smoking out of multi-family units. Councilmember deHaan concurred with Councilmember Johnson. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether smoking at all outdoor recreational areas would be prohibited. The Senior Management Analyst responded in the affirmative, except for the beach because the beach belongs to the East Bay Regional Park District. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Senior Management Analyst stated the percentage of smokers in Alameda County is 10%. Councilmember deHaan stated that he feels for smokers; he does not know how smokers will get their fix. Councilmember Johnson stated that she likes the idea of licensing. Councilmember deHaan stated the City has received complaints regarding advertising, especially adjacent to schools. Vice Mayor Bonta stated enforcement of nuisance issues could be outsourced to a private party. Councilmember Tam requested that staff come back with an ordinance that TALC has reviewed; stated staff should start with Union City's ordinance and include the City's Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 April 5, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-04-05.pdf |