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The Police Department would rely heavily on slgnage and voluntary compliance, with enforcement handled on a complaint basis. Survey of Sports Groups: Staff also conducted a brief survey of Pleasanton's Co-Sponsored Sports Groups concerning rules or guidelines regarding smoking. The responses received included the following: . Pleasanton Adult Sunday Soccer (PASS) - has no league rules regarding smoking. The organization indicated that a ban would likely be welcomed by most participants. . Pleasanton Girls Soccer Association (PGSA) - has no league rules regarding smoking. . Pleasanton Girls Softball League (PGSL) - by-laws state "Smoking is not permitted on the playing field, nor by any member of the team during the game. Smoking is permitted in the spectator's area." . Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) - has no league rules regarding smoking. It should be noted, however, that its activities are conducted primarily in school gymnasiums, which are "No Smoking" areas. . Pleasanton National Little League (PNLL) - has an unwritten guideline that smoking is not allowed at playing fields. . Pleasanton Seahawks - rules state "Smoking and the use of other tobacco products is prohibited on the pool deck, in the locker rooms, in spectator seating or standing areas, and in all areas used by swimmers during the meet and warm-up periods." The organization enforces this rule, and smokers have been observed going outside the park area to smoke. The Police Department has indicated that enforcement of "No Smoking" in parks could be problematic, and would likely occur on a complaint-only basis (similar to the current practice). Although a complete ban would have a positive impact on reducing fire dangers and litter in parks (particularly in open space and more secluded areas), it could also affect facilities like Callippe Preserve Golf Course, where numerous golfers enjoy smoking while they play. Based on the information presented, the Commission believes creating a more restrictive policy concerning smoking and disposal of tobacco products in City parks is not necessary (see meeting minutes, Attachment 3). The Commissioners did feel, however, that increased notification to the community through ilie Quarterly Activities Guide and oilier methods (newsletters, CTV 30, periodic announcements, etc.) would be useful tools. It was also the Commission's consensus that authorizing the City Manager to designate additional areas as "Non-Smoking," similar to San Ramon, would help to address specific incidents iliat might arise in the futue.