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Ordinance 2025-012FailedTown Council

An Ordinance Establishing a Smoking Ban in All City-Owned Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Failed at second reading after extended public testimony divided council 3–2 against.

Title 6, Chapter 1 (proposed amendment)Sponsored by Grace Liu
Public HealthParks
Ordinance text
BE IT ORDAINED that smoking, as defined in Title 6, Chapter 1, including the use of electronic smoking devices, shall be prohibited in all City-owned outdoor recreational facilities, including but not limited to parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, beaches, and skate parks. Violations shall be subject to a civil penalty of $100 for each offense.
Reading history

Each reading is a separate vote on the public record.

  1. First readingAug 13, 2025 · 8:20 PMpassed
    Motion. Motion to advance Ordinance 2025-012 to second reading.
    Moved: Grace LiuSeconded: Elena Moraga
    5 YeaPassed
    • Grace Liu· Vice MayorYea
    • Terrence Blake· Council Member, Ward 3Yea
    • William Okafor· Council Member, Ward 1Yea
    • Elena Moraga· Council Member, Ward 2Yea
    • June Abernathy· Council Member, At-LargeYea
  2. Second readingAug 27, 2025 · 9:18 PMfailed

    Public hearing held — split testimony. Motion failed 3–2.

    Motion. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-012 on second reading.
    Moved: Grace LiuSeconded: Elena Moraga
    2 Yea3 NayFailed
    • Grace Liu· Vice MayorYea
    • Terrence Blake· Council Member, Ward 3Nay
    • William Okafor· Council Member, Ward 1Nay
    • Elena Moraga· Council Member, Ward 2Yea
    • June Abernathy· Council Member, At-LargeNay