HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9135 (Oppose Smoking & Tobacco Products Statewide)RESOLUTION NO. 9135
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
IN OPPOSITION TO THE SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
STATEWIDE REGULATION INITIATIVE STATUTE (ALSO KNOWN AS
THE CALIFORNI.A UNIFORM TOBACCO CONTROL ACT)
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council passed Ordinance No. 1653 on November 1,
1993 which prohibits tobacco smoking in public places and places of employment and
regulates the sale of tobacco products within the City of San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, the Smoking and Tobacco Products Statewide Regulation Initiative Statute
is being circulated which would repeal the local smoking control ordinance and replace
it with a statewide law which could permit smoking in every restaurant and workplace
in the State; and
WHEREAS, the initiative prohibits local government from passing any tobacco control
legislation in the future; and
WHEREAS, the initiative has not yet qualified for the ballot, and widespread public
exposure may serve to discourage registered voters from signing the petition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Rafael
opposes the Smoking and Tobacco Products Statewide Regulation Initiative Statute
and urges residents not to sign the petition.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Cleric of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the Council of said City the 18th day of April, 1994 by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Thayer, zappetini, Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen
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