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Councilmember Pentin stated that he has experienced second hand smoke at other Downtown events, such as First Wednesdays, and if smoking is banned in the entire Downtown area for events, smokers will just have to walk on other streets. Mayor Thorne affirmed that he was a "reformed" smoker and was going to support the motion as he is adamantly against smoking. He would like to see more information come back to the Council regarding smoking prohibitions in multifamily housing. Councilmember Narum wanted to clarify if the motion on the table was strictly about events in the Downtown area. Councilmember Pentin confirmed that he would like the other smoking prohibition matters discussed at tonight's meeting, such as multifamily residences, to return to the Council for further consideration by adding the items to the Work Plan. Mayor Thorne stated he was in favor of receiving information regarding smoking prohibitions in multifamily residential areas as quickly as possible. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Brown to approve staffs recommendation and Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2136 amending Municipal Code sections 9.24.040 and 13.08.190 regarding Smoking Restrictions for Events in the Downtown and to amend the City Council Work Plan Priorities to include a Study of Smoking Restrictions in Multifamily Rental Housing. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 20. Consider the 2016 City Council Committee Assignments and the appointment of Councilmember City Manager Neslon Fialho notes that the list of the recommended assignments had been provided in the agenda packet. Mayor Thorne stated that the City Council members serve on various outside committees as an adjunct to their regular duties. He thanked the Council for their service, acknowledged the service of Councilmember Brown as Councilmember for 2015, and expressed support for Councilmember Narum to serve as Councilmember in 2016. MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/Olson to approve the 2016 City Council Committee Assignments as presented and approve Councilmember Narum to serve as Vice Mayor in 2016. Motion passed by the following vote: • Ayes: Councilmembers Brown Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 21. Public Hearing: Consider interim year 2016 rate adjustment application by Pleasanton Garbage Service Inc. Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan introduced the staff report, which included review of the request for a 2016 rate adjustment by Pleasanton Garbage Service (PGS). Staff provided a quick summary of the staff report, franchise agreement, annual rate adjustments allowed, and the new rate manual that incorporates the new rate calculation methodology. PGS provided an application City Council Minutes Page 10 of 15 December 15, 2015