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7.
Meeting Date:
12/11/2018
From:
Sterling Solomon, City Attorney
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-43:
An ordinance amending Flagstaff City Code Chapter 7-05,
Smokefree Air,
to change the Title of Flagstaff City Code, Chapter 7-05 to "SMOKE-FREE/TOBACCO-FREE AIR" and to prohibit the the use of electronic cigarettes, vaping, and all other tobacco products where smoking is already prohibited in the City of Flagstaff. (An ordinance banning electronic cigarettes and similar devices where smoking is already prohibited).
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2018-43 by title only for the final time.
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2018-43 by title only (if approved above).
3) Adopt Ordinance No. 2018-43.
Executive Summary:
On June 6, 2017 the City Council amended the Flagstaff City Code expanding Chapter 7-05, Smokefree Air from enclosed public places to parks and cemeteries. At that time the Council expressed an interest in prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes, vaping and all other tobacco products in the same locations.
The current language in the Flagstaff City Code, Chapter 7-05 prohibits smoking which involves the actual combustion of tobacco substances resulting in smoke. If approved, ordinance 2018-43 would apply to all tobacco products prohibiting the use of such in all locations where smoking is currently prohibited in the City of Flagstaff. In addition, the City already has a tobacco-free workplace policy for City employees.
Financial Impact:
None.
Policy Impact:
None.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
Strategic Plan #4 - Work in partnership to enhance a safe and livable community.
1. Foster a safe, healthy, equitable and accessible community.
4. Promote high quality of life through consistent standards, rules, and regulations.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
No.
Attachments
Ord. 2018-43