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CityCouncil | 2011-11-01 | 9 | of one provision. The Assistant City Manager suggested the [outdoor patio area] provision be brought back later, to which Mayor Gilmore concurred. Mayor Gilmore summarized that Council wants the tavern issue and electronic cigarettes to come back to Council and to have condominium restrictions added. Councilmember Tam stated that she is troubled by comments regarding businesses not being part of the process; she is supportive of including condominiums, reviewing beaches, providing an opt out permit system to deal with tavern patios, and allowing some flexibility for good business management through Police Department involvement. Vice Mayor Bonta stated the ordinance should include existing condominiums; that he is not in favor of the 10% opt out for apartments; the public nuisance component should be included. Mayor Gilmore stated Council could go forward with the ordinance tonight with changes to electronic cigarettes, condominiums, beaches, and an opt out for bars and taverns; the public nuisance issue and 10% opt out have not been discussed. The Assistant City Manager inquired whether Council wants the non-smoking provision applied when condominiums turn over or straight across the board, to which Vice Mayor Bonta and Councilmember Johnson responded across the board. Councilmember Johnson stated that she is surprised that business associations are not in attendance tonight; suggested seeking comments from the various business associations. The City Manager stated staff would contact business associations tomorrow and remind them that there will be a second reading of the ordinance on November 15th The Assistant City Manager stated staff would not be able to address all issues discussed because of the twelve-day noticing period; however, condominiums can be included. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether people are okay with putting in the public nuisance definition, to which Councilmember Johnson stated that she has no objection. The Senior Management Analyst stated staff would need to review policy considerations; including the public nuisance definition would be difficult. Mayor Gilmore stated the public nuisance definition could be brought back at a future date. In response to the Assistant City Manager's inquiry, Council agreed to include public Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 November 1, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-11-01.pdf |