HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-28 - ORDINANCES - CITY PARKS SMOKING BAN (2)ORDINANCE NO. 06-9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50
"TOBACCO CONTROL" OF TITLE 9 "HEALTH AND SAFETY", OF
THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING
THE PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY PARKS
WHEREAS, the City finds that the U. S. Surgeon General has declared that nicotine is as
addictive as cocaine or heroin; no other addictive product or drug, or cancer-causing product or
drug is sold through vending machines. Further, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human
Services, the U.S. Surgeon General and leading voluntary health organizations all recommend
the elimination of cigarette vending machines for health reasons; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that health hazards induced by breathing secondhand smoke
also include lung cancer, respiratory infection, decreased exercise tolerance, decreased
respiratory function, bronchioconstriction, and bronchospasm. Nonsmokers who suffer allergies,
respiratory diseases and other ill effects of breathing secondhand smoke may experience a loss of
job productivity or may be forced to take periodic sick leave because of such adverse reactions;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita ("City") finds that numerous studies have shown
that tobacco smoke is a major contributor to indoor air pollution and that breathing secondhand
smoke is a significant health hazard for several population groups, including children, elderly
people, individuals with cardiovascular disease, and individuals with impaired respiratory
function, including asthmatics and those with obstructive airway disease; it is the purpose of this
ordinance that the City continue to promote public health by decreasing citizens exposure to
secondhand smoke and create a smoke free environment for all citizens in City parks.
For all of these reasons, the City Council finds that the provisions of this Chapter 9.50 are
essential to protect the public health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 94-8, 6/14/94).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby amends section 9.50.020 of the Santa Clarita
Municipal Code to add the following definitions:
"Director" means the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Communiiy Services, or other
person authorized by the director pursuant to law.
"Park" means every park, roadside rest, golf course, riding and hiking trail, open space
easement to which the public has an unrestricted right of access and use for park or
recreation purposes, and every other recreation facility owned, managed or controlled by
the City and under the jurisdiction of the Director. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 05-1
§ 2, 1/25/05)."
SECTION 2. SMOKING IN CITY PARKS. The City Council hereby adds
Section 9.50.055 to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to read as follows:
"9.50.055 Smoking in City Parks
Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful for any person to smoke in any park in the
City of Santa Clarita."
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any one or more of the terms, provisions or sections
of this Ordinance shall to any extent be judged invalid, unenforceable andJor voidable for any
reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, then each and all of the remaining terms,
provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby and shall be valid and
enforceable.
SECTION 4. NON -EXCLUSIVITY. Nothing in this Ordinance shall limit or preclude
the enforcement of other applicable laws.
SECTION 5. EFFECTTVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty
(30) days from its passage and adoption.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published as required by law.
INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of November 14, 2006.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of November, 2006.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 06-9 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 14th day of November, 2006. That thereafter, said
Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28th day
of November, 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kellar, Ferry, McLean, Weste
NOES: COUNCH-,MEMBERS: Smyth
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CERTIFICAT10N OF
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Ordinance No. 06-9, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, CA on November 28, 2006, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this — day of
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Coffman
Deputy City Clerk