Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: {{section.number}}F
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: September 17, 2024
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk PREPARED BY: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive Second Reading of Ordinance Number 24-530 amending Sections 8.28.020 and 8.28.060 of Chapter
8.28 of Title 8 of the Yountville Municipal Code Regarding Smoking in Public Places and finding Amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
At the August 6, 2024 meeting, Town Council introduced and held a first reading of this Ordinance. This is the second reading, and if adopted, the Ordinance will take effect in 30 days. The Ordinance amends Sections
8.28.020 and 8.28.060 of Chapter 8.28 of Title 8 of the Yountville Municipal Code Regarding Smoking in Public Places and find Amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3)
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? No
Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Yes
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Quality of Life: The Town enhances the livability of Yountville by providing well-maintained public facilities, parks, and trails, and quality programs and events.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. Adding clarity on the tobacco products that are banned in the municipal code will help the Parks and Recreation Department maintain tobacco-free parks and recreation facilities. This will improve quality of life by improving air quality and reducing secondhand smoke exposure in the parks and recreation spaces and reducing litter.