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Mayor Thorne reopened public comment. Ha-Huang (Kathy), Kottinger Gardens, reported problems with her next-door neighbor who smokes consistently and the smell enters her home. Mayor Thorne stated that complex is already restricted and staff will follow up. Mayor Thorne closed the public comment. Councilmember Brown reported the concern of the Council and community is to protect people from public health risks of smoking and second-hand smoke. Assistant City Attorney Larissa Seto reported the definition of smoking includes recreational and medical marijuana. Councilmember Pentin added he would like to address the townhouse/condominium issue. Councilmember Olson commented on his involvement in prohibiting smoking in multi-family units and expressed concerns regarding enforcement. He encouraged residents to contact their building managers to enforce the no smoking rule. MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/Narum to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2164 to add to the Pleasanton Municipal Code a new Chapter 9.26 Restrictions on Smoking in Multifamily Rental Apartments and a unifying amendment to §9.24.060 with direction that the City Attorney return with addition language with the goal of restricting smoking of medical marijuana products in multi-family housing units and have them use remote smoking sites such as cigarette smokers use and direct staff to return with consideration of ownership units such as townhouses and condominiums, and delete references to snuff, chewing tobacco, and dipping tobacco. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 19. Presentation of survey results on potential Civic Center and Library relocation to Bernal property Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan presented results of a survey on potential Civic Center and Library relocation to the Bernal property. He introduced and deferred to Curtis Below, Consultant with FM3. Mr. Below addressed the methodology, takeaways, results of specific survey questions, priorities, preferred plans/options, demographics, arguments for and against rebuilding, arguments for and against relocating, potential financing measures, and conclusions. Councilmember Olson asked regarding the rationale for asking people their political affiliation. Mr. Below reported that question was not asked, as it was part of the voter file. Councilmember Pentin asked regarding City buildings having historic value and Mr. Below reported they tried to use language/dialogue people have heard in the community. Councilmember Pentin opined asking that question skewed results. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 June 20,2017