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DRAFT MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-~Tanaary 20, 2009 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. The public is invited to make comments on items of public interest NOT listed on the Agenda. Bob Bruton, Washington Manor Swim Team, addressed the City Council, commenting on the history of the pool at John Muir Middle School, and the need for a competition pool in San Leandro. Serena Chen, American Lung Association in California, addressed the City Council, providing the Council with a copy of the recent report card issued by the American Lung Association on tobacco control laws in the County. Ms. Chen commented on the health benefits of passing tobacco control laws, and offered her support to San Leandro to help improve its grade. Ms. Chen shared a report she compiled of the five leading causes of death in San Leandro, which are all in part caused by tobacco use and secondhand smoke. Paul Cummings, Alameda County Public Health Department Tobacco Control Program, addressed the City Council, suggesting that the City consider requiring retail establishments that sell tobacco products to be licensed. Mr. Cummings commented on monitoring and regulating these establishments, including sales to minors. Ralph Morales, Interfaith Prevention Program, addressed the City Council, commenting on the costs and health concerns resulting from secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing. Mr. Morales commented on the various options for regulating smoking in multi-unit housing. Jennifer Gibbs, American Cancer Society, addressed the City Council, commenting on the dangers, and need for regulation, of outdoor secondhand smoke. Ms. Gibbs suggested components for a comprehensive ordinance, including restricting smoking in dining areas, entryways, public events, recreation areas, service areas, sidewalks and work sites. Ms. Gibbs offered assistance in crafting ordinances, and assistance with education and enforcement. Janice Louie, Alameda County Public Health Department, addressed the City Council, commenting on the law banning smoking in the workplace. Ms. Louie commented that the State law, passed in 1995, exempts hotel lobbies, banquet rooms, businesses with six or fewer employees, and private residences used as licensed childcare facilities. Ms. Louie encouraged the Council to pass legislation to close these loopholes. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Update on Joint Use of San Leandro Unified School District's 9~' Grade Campus Gymnasium.