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Second Reading of Ordinance No. 16-1012: Amending Section 12.16.020 of the Oregon City Municipal Code to Ban the use of Tobacco in Oregon City Public Parks
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff recommends the City Commission approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 16-1012.
BACKGROUND:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee brought forth the discussion of banning smoking in parks early in 2016. The concept of healthy lifestyles and advocating for second hand smoke free recreating in parks was the basis of the concept. June 30, 2016 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee made a motion to move this proposal forward to City Commission. The proposed ordinance amends section 12.16.020 of the Oregon City Municipal Code to ban the use of tobacco in public parks within Oregon City Parks. City Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance at the October 11, 2016 work session and recommended bringing the ordinance forward for further consideration. The ordinance received a first reading at the October 19, 2016 regular City Commission meeting.