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go into effect for new leases, and for existing leases that renew after Feb. 18, 2018. For <br /> current leases that renew before Feb. 18, 2018, landlords would have the option of giving <br /> current tenants who smoke additional time to remain on-site and continue to allow <br /> smoking for one additional year. For example, a lease that allows smoking that expires <br /> on Jan. 31, 2018 could be renewed for one more year on the same terms through January <br /> 31, 2019. Of course, in that same example, the landlord could also choose to renew the <br /> lease on January 31, 2018 for an additional year, but change the terms and have the <br /> smoking restrictions in effect as of Feb. 18, 2018. <br /> The proposed ordinance does also have this six month deadline of Feb. 18, 2018 for <br /> signage and lease disclosures. There is no deadline for an owner to decide whether or <br /> not to provide an outdoor area where smoking is permitted. <br /> If the proposed ordinance is adopted, information will be provided to owners and <br /> managers of multifamily rental projects to explain the smoking prohibitions, voluntary <br /> option for establishing an outdoor smoking area, signage requirements, lease disclosure <br /> provisions, enforcement, and timing for implementation. Along with this information will <br /> also be provided referrals for smoking cessation resources, as that is an interest of the <br /> Housing Commission based on offers for assistance provided by the Alameda County <br /> Tobacco Control Coalition of the Alameda County Department of Public Health. The <br /> proposed six month period until the ordinance takes effect, plus accommodation for <br /> existing leases being renewed, provides sufficient time for owners and managers to <br /> implement new procedures, allows existing residents to make housing choices, and <br /> meets public health policy goals. <br /> Submitted by: Fis /��Review: Approved by: <br /> �- eto5SA (LAi /Lit/ <br /> Larissa Seto Tina Olson Nelson Fialho <br /> Assistant City Attorney Director of Finance City Manager <br /> Attachments: <br /> 1. Ordinance to add to the Pleasanton Municipal Code a new Chapter 9.26 <br /> Restrictions on Smoking in Multifamily Rental Apartments, and related unifying <br /> amendment to §9.24.060 <br /> 2. Chart comparing proposed ordinance, Housing Commission recommendation, and <br /> regulations in other communities <br /> 3. Report to Housing Commission for April 20, 2017 <br /> 4. Public comments <br /> 5. Implementation calendar <br /> Page 6 of 6 <br />