Ord. 2561 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

ATTY/ORD.0002/CC ORD AMENDING MUNI CODE CH.15 (TOBACCO RETAIL PERMIT) REV: 04-21-26 VR Page 3 of 13 WHEREAS, each day that tobacco products are sold or offered for sale without a permit constitutes a separate violation; and WHEREAS, with adoption by reference of SMCOC Chapter 4.98, the provisions of RCMC Chapter 15, Article V (Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes, and the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies), would be in conflict with SMCOC Chapter 4.98 requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to repeal RCMC Chapter 15, Article V, to bring the RCMC in compliance with SMCOC Chapter 4.98; and WHEREAS, to adopt a code by reference, the City is required to fully set forth the penalties in accordance with Government Code Section 50022.4; and WHEREAS, to adopt a code by reference, the City is also required to comply with the procedures set forth in Government Code Section 50022.3; and WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code Section 50022.3, after the first reading of this ordinance on April 27, 2026, the City Council scheduled a public hearing; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published pursuant to Government Code Section 6066; and WHEREAS, the City Council held the public hearing on June 8, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of Redwood City finds that the Recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth in their entirety. Section 2. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, div. 6, ch. 3) Section 15060 because the activity is not a Project as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment). In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a Project under CEQA, it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to the “common sense exemption” under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Section 3. The City Council hereby amends Chapter 15, Article I, Section 15.2 (Definitions) as set forth in Exhibit A, by adding the text shown in underline (example)