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7.3.
CC Regular Session
Meeting Date: 10/24/2023
   
Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: {ud_pd4}

Information

Title:

Adopt Ordinance #23-15, Amending Chapter 34 Regarding Tobacco and Cannabis Use of Public Property

Purpose/Background:

On October 10, 2023, City Council introduced Ordinance #23-15 Amending Chapter 24, regarding tobacco and cannabis use on public property. 

In summary, the ordinance prohibits smoking or vaping tobacco and cannabis on all city-owned or leased property, including city-owned vehicles and equipment. It will not prohibit the use of tobacco products within a vehicle by someone who is driving on city streets or sitting in a vehicle on public property. It allows smoking in designated areas as marked by signage.

Notification:

Notification is not required.

Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:

Timeframe:
After adoption of Ordinance #23-15, it becomes effective 30 days after publication.

Alternatives:
1. Adopt the ordinance as presented.
2. Adopt the ordinance with changes.
3. Deny the adoption of the ordinance.
 

Recommendation:

City staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance #23-15 Amending Chapter 34 Regarding Tobacco and Cannabis Use on Public Property as presented.

Outcome/Action:

Motion to waive the City Charter Requirement that the Ordinance be read aloud and adopt Ordinance #23-15 Amending Chapter 34 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article I. In General, of the City Code by Adding Section 34-2 Regarding Tobacco and Cannabis Use Within Public Property.  

Roll Call Vote: 
Councilmember Olson
Councilmember Woestehoff
Councilmember Specht
Councilmember Mugrove
Councilmember Howell
Councilmember Riley
Mayor Kuzma 

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 10/19/2023 07:37 AM
Form Started By:
Stephanie Hanson
Started On:
10/13/2023 02:12 PM
Final Approval Date:
10/19/2023