HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 17, 1997 (96)`CITY OF LODI COUNCILCOMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Tobacco and Alcohol Use at Parks and Recreation Sporting Events
MEETING DATE: December 17, 1997
PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council support the recommednation of the Parks and Recreation
Commission and Parks and Recreation Department staff to restrict uses of tabacco
and alcohol at outdoor facilities for youth, adult, and general activities as indicated
in this report.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In July 1997, staff received a letter from Ms. Terri Blum requesting a no -
smoking policy for ball field seating areas. The Parks and Recreation
Commission discussed and reviewed this issue over a two-month period.
During that time, staff further discussed their concerns of smoking at
various outdoor facilities (youth and adult) and collected input from program participants, spectators, Boosters of
Boys and Girls Sports Board, and Adult Sports Advisory Board. Alcohol use was also discussed.
At the November 4, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Commission voted 5-0 in support of the
following policies on tabocco and alcohol uses at outdoor youth and adult facilities:
Youth facilities: No tobacco or alcoholic beverages allowed in or around playing areas, bleachers, or
concession stands during scheduled uses of this facility for youth related sports and
activities.
Adult facilities: No smoking on the field, in bleachers, or near concession stand. No alcohol may not be
brought into this facility.
FUNDING: Cost of signage is estimated at $750.00 will funded through current operating budgets.
Ron Williamson
Parks and Recreation Director
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APPROVED: L'i
H. ixon Flynn -- ity Manager
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