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Recommendation: Authorize, by motion, approval of funding agreement with Cedar Street Apartments, Inc. for HOME CHDO setaside funds. (304) Minute Order 09-024 6.2 Section —Claims and Warrants A. Approve warrants dated through February 9, 2009 and usual and necessary payments through February 23, 2009. (303) Minute Order 09-025 *********��**********�********�*,�********�********�******************�,�*******�*,�********************** 7. STAFF REPORT A. Ordinance prohibiting smoking in all Redwood City Parks. Recommendation: Introduce an ordinance amending Section 25.2.02 (L) of the Redwood City Municipal Code to prohibit smoking in all Redwood City parks. (708) Minute Order 09-026 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25.2.02 (L) OF CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE I. PARKS OF THE REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE Chris Beth, Superintendent for Parks, Recreation and Community Services, presented the report and introduced Shawn White, Chairperson for the commission. Mr. White explained that various surveys were sent out and other means were also used to get the pulse of the community on this issue. Mr. Beth provided statistics showing that those who responded or were engaged supported the proposed ordinance. Mayor Foust asked for public comment. Mary Brown opined that a ban like this is excessive. She believes this should be put to a vote of the people. She believes her generation is composed mostly of smokers and in a way she believes this is taking away senior rights. Joey Sciarra Jr. spoke on the same matter sharing concerns that this can be viewed as an encroachment of freedoms. He believes this is a lose/lose proposition. Mr. Sciarra Jr. believes the real problem is that smokers can be inconsiderate to those around them. Council Discussion: One Council Member inquired about the enforcement portion of the ordinance. Mr. Beth explained that there would be a warning and then a citation would be issued. Council inquired about outreach to the community and Mr. Beth explained that 86% of those surveyed were in favor of this approach. Council Member Aguirre thanked staff for its work and her main concern are the children, and so she will support this ordinance. Council asked if this included the Courthouse Plaza and staff said it did not. One Council Member clarified that the restrictions to be imposed are on public property and not on private property. M/S Aguirrellra to introduce the ordinance. Motion carries unanimously. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2009 MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 303