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Smoking Ordinance 3 December 7, 2009 City Council Committee Review and Action This item has been discussed by the City Council Rules and Communications Committee at its February 5, March 24, May 26 and October 27, 2009 meetings. Summary of Public Outreach Efforts • Representatives of the Rental Housing Owners Association, Alameda County Health Department Tobacco Control Program, American Lung Association, and other interested community members have participated in discussions at the City Council Rules and Communications Committee meetings. In addition, the Mayor and staff have met directly with representatives of the Rental Housing Owners Association. • Superintendents of both School Districts have been consulted regarding the restrictions related to smoking near school properties. Both Superintendents recommended the distance from any school be 1,000' to be consistent with Crime Free Zones in San Leandro. However, the Rules and Communications Committee felt this would be a hardship on teachers and classified employees at schools, and set the distance at 300'. • The Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce asked his Executive Board for comments and none were received. Although, John Gooding from Madison Marquette indicated his company is in favor of the restrictions of smoking in public areas, including shopping malls. • Smoking would be permitted in up to twenty-five percent (25%) of hotel and motel guest rooms, although both the San Leandro Marina Inn and the Hilton Garden Inn are completely non-smoking establishments. Fiscal Impact The only direct cost associated with this ordinance change, other than staff time for public education and enforcement, will be to install signs in City parks and athletic facilities to natify park users that smoking is prohibited in all parks and athletic facilities. The total cost for the signs is estimated at $6,200. As there is no budget for this expenditure, it is recommended that the City Manager's Contingency Funds be used. Budget Authority 010-14-015-8355--City Manager's Contingency Fund Perry Carter, Fin c irector CONCLUSION It is recommended that the Council pass to print an ordinance, adding a new Chapter 4-12 to the San Leandro Municipal Code to strengthen the regulations regarding smoking in public places, places of employment, recreational area and athletic facilities in San Leandro.