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Environmental Review The proposed smoking ban would reduce litter, decrease fire danger, and improve air quality. As such, it qualifies for a categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act and no environmental document accompanies this report. Other Commissions' Recommendations The Parks and Recreation Commission received the Youth Commission Subcommittee's presentation at its regular meeting on May 14, 2015. At least one (1) of the commissioners expressed surprise to learn that smoking was not already banned in City parks. Others had questions about rented facilities, enforcement, why the golf course was exempt, cigarette butt litter, and regulation in other communities. Another commissioner expressed concern that the ban was too restrictive. The Parks & Recreation Commission recommended (2 -1) that the City Council adopt the Youth Commission's proposed ban on smoking. The Human Services Commission received the Youth Commission Subcommittee's presentation at its regular meeting on May 20, 2015. Some of the Commission asked about enforcement, cigarette butt litter receptacles, distinction between trails and sidewalks, and regulation of smoking in other communities (and why Pleasanton is not more restrictive, particularly when Downtown events occur in City parks). The Human Services Commission unanimously (5 -0) recommended that the City Council adopt the Youth Commission's proposed ban on smoking. Submitted by: FiscayReview: Approved by: Susan Andrade -Wax Director of Community Services Tina Olson Director of Finance Nelson Fialho City Manager Attachments: 1. American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation survey of Municipalities with Smokefree Park Laws (April 2015) 2. Proposed ordinance to ban smoking within City park and recreational facilities, including adjacent City parking lots, except the golf course's outdoor areas, by amending Chapters 9.24 and 13.08 of the Municipal Code. 6 See Title 14 Cal. Code of Regulations §I5308. Page 5 of 5