Item 11ASmoking Ordinance Discussion
Smoking Ordinance Discussion
The purpose of the discussion is to review the ordinance to determine if City Council desires any modifications to the existing ordinance.
Smoking Ordinance Discussion Current City Ordinance
Approved in 1998
Allows an owner or operator of a building to designate all or any part of such building a “no smoking” area provided that the following is met:
- notice is posted (“no smoking”)
- receptacles for the extinguishment of smoking materials must be provided within 20’ of the entrance
Smoking Ordinance Discussion Current City Ordinance
Prohibits smoking in the following places:
- elevators
- indoor places owned by the city or school systems
- any enclosed or indoor retail area or service establishment
- theater, auditorium, performance art, or athletic event
- indoor facilities and any primary or secondary schools
- public spectator seating of arenas or outdoor events with chairs (with exception)
- health care facilities (with exception)
- work place (with exceptions)
Smoking Ordinance Discussion Current City Ordinance
Permits food product establishments to have designated smoking areas provided that the following conditions are met:
Separate or enclosed dining area
In lieu if a physical separation, and alternate system (air curtain) may be utilized
Ventilation system shall be designed to provide air exchange every 15 minutes
Areas must be clearly designated by appropriate signs visible to patrons
Ash trays or other suitable containers must be provided at the perimeter of the area
Smoking Ordinance Discussion Current City Ordinance
A new comprehensive scientific report issued by the Surgeon General concluded that there is no risk-free level exposure to passive or second hand smoke.
The study found that individuals exposed to passive smoke increased their risk of developing heart disease by 25 to 30 percent and lung cancer 20 to 30 percent.
The Surgeon General has concluded that smoke-free workplace policies are the only effective way to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure in the workplace. Separating smokers from nonsmokers,
cleaning the air, and ventilating buildings cannot eliminate exposure.
Smoking Ordinance Discussion Current City Ordinance
City restaurants currently allowing smoking:
-Kirby’s Steak House
-Snookies Bar and Grill
-Po Melvin’s
-Snuffers
-Southlake Tavern
-Red Lobster
Possible Options
Have staff begin revisions to the smoking ordinance.
Provide City Council with more information regarding the smoking ordinance
Make no revisions to the smoking ordinance.
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