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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-December 7, 2009 Serena Chen, American Lung Association, addressed the City Council, expressing support for the ordinance strengthening smoking regulations in San Leandro. Beatrice Cardenas-Duncan, Volunteer with the American Heart Association, addressed the City Council in support of the proposed ordinance amendments. Dolores Tejada, Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), addressed the City Council, commenting that many of CRIL's clients support the passage of the ordinance. Jessica Lehman, CRIL, addressed the City Council, commenting that people with disabilities are twice as likely to be affected by secondhand smoke. Ms. Lehman stated this ordinance is a first step in raising the consciousness of smokers and how their habit impacts others, and that she looks forward to the community discussion on smoking restrictions in multi-family housing. Carolina Abatayo, CRIL, addressed the City Council, relating her personal experience with secondhand smoke while staying in a shelter and while riding the bus. Janice Louie, Alameda County Public Health Department, addressed the City Council, expressing appreciation to the Council for considering the amendments to the smoking ordinance. Ms. Louie offered the County's help by providing assistance with signage and public awareness. Councilmember Gregory commented that we have the data on secondhand smoke, and the ordinance would help the City to better serve its constituents. Vice Mayor Starosciak pointed out that there are ashtrays at bus stops. She suggested that the City request assistance from the County or AC Transit to remove the ashtrays and add signage to let people know that bus stops are now smoke free. • Ordinance No. 2009-011, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 4-12 of the San Leandro Municipal Code, and Adopting a New Chapter 4-12 Prohibiting the Use of Tobacco Products in or Around Workplaces, Public Places, Recreational Areas and Facilities (strengthens the regulations regarding smoking in public places, places of employment, recreational area and athletic facilities in the City). (2605) - Passed to print M/S/C Gregory and Souza. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 D. Matter of Consideration of Using Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for the 2010 General Municipal Election (provides information on RCV system approval, cost, timeline, and issues for consideration).