Staff Report
PREPARED BY: ROBERT SCHULTZ
Town Attorney
Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager Town Manager Finance
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MEETING DATE: 05/17/16
ITEM NO: 2
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: MAY 11, 2016
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT SCHULTZ, TOWN ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTION 18.60.10 TO INCLUDE RESTRICTIONS
ON SMOKING IN COMMERCIAL ZONED AREAS AND IN MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENCES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EDITS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt ordinance that was introduced at the Town Council meeting of May 3, 2016, amending
Section 18.60.010 to the Los Gatos Town Code related to smoking regulations.
BACKGROUND:
At its May 3, 2106 meeting, the Town Council voted 5-0 to approve amending the Town Code,
Section 18.60.010 to include restrictions on smoking in commercial zoned areas and in multi-
unit residences and other miscellaneous edits.
DISCUSSION:
Should the Council adopt the ordinance (Attachment 1), the new provisions would take effect in
thirty days. Staff will coordinate with businesses and property owners regarding the change in
the law.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The action is not a project defined under CEQA and no further action is required.
Attachments:
1. Amended Ordinance for Town Code Section 18.60.010