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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> REQUEST FOR <br /> COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br /> JANUARY 17, 2012 <br /> TITLE: APPROVED <br /> ? As Recommended <br /> ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 18 ? As Amended <br /> AND 31 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL El Ordinance on 1St Reading <br /> ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br /> CODE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CITY ? Implementing Resolution <br /> PARKS ? Set Public Hearing For <br /> - CONTINUED TO <br /> r'r J <br /> FILE NUMBER <br /> CITY MANAGER <br /> <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br /> 1. Adopt an ordinance amending Chapters 18 and 31 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code <br /> prohibiting smoking in City parks. <br /> <br /> 2. Approve and adopt the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 2011-25. <br /> <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is committed to providing <br /> Santa Ana families with clean, safe, and healthy parks and facilities. According to California <br /> Health and Safety Code (104350-104495), smoking is the single most important source of <br /> preventable disease and premature death in California. California State Law (Health and Safety <br /> Code 104495) already protects tot lots and play areas in parks from secondhand smoke. This <br /> proposed ordinance would extend the park non-smoking area to the perimeter sidewalks at all <br /> City parks. <br /> <br /> Currently six Orange County cities, 107 California cities/counties and 478 United States <br /> Cities/counties have adopted ordinances making local parks smoke free. In Orange County, the <br /> cities of Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, and Seal Beach have adopted ordinances. <br /> Based on reports provided to CCAP, the ordinances enacted by cities have been self-enforcing. <br /> Eighty-six percent of Californians do not smoke and prefer not to be exposed to second hand <br /> smoke. This public expectation and appropriate signage have contributed towards successful <br /> implementation of these ordinances with minimal city resources. <br /> <br /> PRCSA presented the Non-Smoking Ordinance to the Board of Recreation and Parks on March <br /> 23, 2011, and the PREY Council Committee on November 28, 2011 and both the board and the <br /> committee recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. Upon adoption of this ordinance, <br /> the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will provide and install adequate signage <br /> and utilize Park Rangers and park staff to ensure successful implementation and compliance with <br /> I <br /> i <br /> <br /> 5OA-1 <br />