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§9.24.020 Defining smoking to include electronic cigarettes — Modify the definition of smoking to include electronic cigarettes. Current Municipal Code Chapter 9.24 prohibits smoking in public and work places. It defines smoking as only involving a burning or lighted pipe, cigar or cigarette. Information is becoming available about the popularity of electronic cigarettes among youth and adults, and health risks to both the smokers and persons encountering second hand vapors, that are similar to the health interests supporting the City's existing regulations. As the Planning Division has received inquiries about e-cigarette sales and vapor rooms, and the Police Department says that it is hard to enforce smoking prohibitions when traditional cigarettes and e- cigarettes can look alike, the amendment would define smoking to include electronic cigarettes. This recommendation is expected to be supported by the Youth Commission at its April 9th meeting. §13.08.090 Prohibiting commercial services in parks - Chapter 13.08 Parks and Recreation Facilities is proposed to be amended to clarify that third party commercial activity can only occur with permission of the Director of Community Services. Prior amendments have prohibited private classes and lessons, and the proposed amendment would clarify that this includes other commercial services. Community Services staff have reported many occasions where commercial photographers unilaterally exclude other members of the public from using portions of City parks, as well as disturb park features, while carrying out their private for-profit photo shoots. §14.04.060 Clarify use of water service - The Municipal Code's water regulations need to be amended to match the Urban Water Management Plan adopted by the City Council in June 2011. Section 14.04.060 [Use of water service] is proposed to be amended to list expected regulations during normal water supply, as well as list specific prohibited uses of water, as set forth in the Urban Water Management Plan. §§14.04.130 and 15.12.080 Allow liens for unpaid utility bills - Some people and businesses continually fail to pay water and sewer bills, even after City staff utilize all tools available in the Municipal Code, including fines, disconnection, and security deposits. Amendments are proposed to §§14.04.130 and 15.12.080 to include property liens as an additional tool where it was the property owner who requested and has not paid for service. Properties would not be subject to liens for tenant non-payment. Such liens are permitted by California Government Code §43008. §18.20.010 No design review for rooftop solar based on State law— State law changed in 2010 to prohibit local agencies from subjecting rooftop solar installations to design review approval. The Municipal Code needs to be amended to reflect State law, which specifically pre-empted local agencies on this issue. §18.48.180 Correct conditional uses in Industrial Park District — Correct an error which resulted in unnecessary code duplication and misuse of "use" versus "facilities". Fine for parking in disabled parking space without display of placard -The Police Department and its volunteers enforce the requirement that persons parking in marked Page 3of4