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CityCouncil | 2011-11-15 | 6 | smoking residue collects on tables and chairs; inquired who would clean the tables and chairs; further inquired whether the City would be running afoul of its own law by allowing smoking because of workplace protection. The Assistant City Manager responded many times, owners bus tables in order to protect employees; stated staff if trying to establish a strong ordinance, but the ordinance would not be perfect. Mayor Gilmore inquired when staff would be coming back with research on electronic cigarettes and bar patios, to which the Assistant City Manager responded as soon as possible. Mayor Gilmore inquired when staff would come back with outreach results for rental and condominium owners. The Assistant City Manager responded a series of meetings would be held; stated staff would work with ECHO Housing; the Alameda Realtors Association provided a mailing list of property management companies. Councilmember Tam inquired what has been Union City's enforcement experience. The Senior Management Analyst responded enforcement has been complaint driven; stated Union City's ordinance is relatively new; Hayward's downtown area has been actively ticketed. Vice Mayor Bonta requested clarification on the nuisance issue. The Acting City Attorney stated the Municipal Code already has language that states that any violation of the Municipal Code is a nuisance; the ordinance would have a component for private enforcement. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he likes the idea of providing clauses in lease agreements at a future time; providing some model forms would be good so that a landlord would know that they would be complying with requirements of the ordinance. The Acting City Attorney stated Richmond points to the California Apartments Association Form 34. The Senior Management Analyst stated that she is aware of the form; the City does not have authorization to have the form in the ordinance; the form could be included in outreach material and posted on the website. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the City would not be able to replicate Richmond, to which the Senior Management Analyst responded a license is needed to use the form. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he likes the idea of providing certainty to landlords or Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 15, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-11-15.pdf |