Smoke-Free Parks Presentation
PARKS
or remove any building, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, paving or paving
material, waterlines or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs,
notices or placards, whether temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts, or
other boundary markers, or other structures or equipment, facilities, or park property or
appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal.
8-2-6: LEAVING OR DEPOSITING REFUSE IN PUBLIC PARKS: ft shall be
unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation using the public parks, grounds, buildings,
or other facilities of the City of Amman to bring in or dump, deposit, or leave any bottles,
broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage, refuse, or other
trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous to any
public park or building, or left anywhere on the grounds thereof, but shall be placed in
the proper receptacles where these are provided; where receptacles are not so
provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the person
responsible for i#s presence, and properly disposed of elsewhere.
8-2-7: CAUSING DISTURBANCES OR USING PROFANITY: It shall be
unlawful for any person using the public parks, grounds, buildings, or other facilities of
the City of Arnmon to disturb the peace, or use any profane, obscene, or blasphemous
language. Violation of this section shall be deemed an infraction.
8-2-8: POSSESSING OR CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: It shall
be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation using the public parks, grounds,
~ buildings, or other facilities of the City of Ammon to carry, possess, or drink alcoholic
beverages.
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8-2-9: SMOKING RESTRICTED: It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke,
in any form within a park located in the City of Ammon. Violation of this section shall be
deemed an infraction.
8-2-10: MOTOR VEHICLES PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful to drive or park
any motor driven vehicle except on a street, driveway or parking lot in any City of
Ammon park; or to leave any such vehicle in any place other than established for public
parking, without a written permit from the City of Ammon. Violation of this section shall
be deemed an infraction.
8-2-11: VIOLATING POSTED RULES: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm,
or corporation using the public parks, grounds, buildings, or other facilities of the City of
Ammon to violate any posted rule for the use of public parks and buildings or other
facilities made or approved by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
8-2-12: PENALTY: Any violation of the provisions of this chapter deemed to be a
misdemeanor shall be subject to penalties prescribed for such violations under section
1-4-1 of this code. Any violation of the provisions of sections 8-2-1,8-2-7, 8-2-9, or 8-2-
10 of this chapter shall be deemed an infraction and shall be subject to the penalties as
provided for in section 1-4-2.
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,~.,,~ ORDINANCE NO. 02009-6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EMMETT, IDAHO, PROHIBITING
SMOKING IN THE FENCED CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND OF THE MAIN
STREET CITY PARK AND WITHIN FIFTEEN FEET OF THIS
PLAYGROUND; REQUIRING THAT THE PROHIBITION BE POSTED;
MAKING VIOLATIONS AN INFRACTION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EMMETT, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The city council finds that the effects of secondary smoke
generated by the smoking of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, and similar
articles poses a threat to the health, safety, and well-being of the
citizens of this city who do not smoke. The city council further finds
that the Surgeon General's reports on smoking hazards, linking high
levels of involuntary smoke exposure to reduced breathing ability in
passive smokers, buttresses the need to provide more protection to
nonsmokers in public settings.
''~ Therefore, the purpose of this legislation is to place reasonable
limitations on smoking within the city while striking a balance between
the health needs of all nonsmoking individuals and the rights of
smokers.
Section 2: "Smoke" or "smoking" means and includes: possession,
carrying, or holding a lighted pipe, cigar, or cigarette of any kind, or
any other lighted smoking equipment, or the lighting or emitting or
exhaling of smoke of a pipe, cigar, or cigarette or any kind, or of any
other Iighted smoking equipment.
Section 3: Smoking is hereby prohibited in the fenced children's
playground and within fifteen feet of the fenced children's playground
in the City Park located on Main Street between Johns Avenue and
McKinley Avenue.
Section 4: A violation of this ordinance is an infraction punishable by
a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars $100.00.
Section 5: "No smoking" signs or the international "No Smoking"
symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette
enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) shall be clearly and
conspicuously posted designating the area of the park where smoking
r..,` is prohibited. Signs stating that violation of the prohibition is an
infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.00 shall also be
posted in the same area.
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RESOLUTION 2Q14-07
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CITY OF PAYETTE OUTDOOR FACILITIES
VOLUNTARY TOBACCO-FREE POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Payette and the Southwest District Health cite findings
that show tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching
outdoor recreational activities at City operated facilities and playgrounds is detrimental
to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Payette believes parents, leaders and officials involved in
recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle
choices they make; and,
WHEREAS, cigarettes and chewing tobacco, once consumed in public spaces,
are often disposed of on the ground, requiring additional maintenance expenses,
diminish the beauty of Payette parks and facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers an pets
due to ingestion; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Payette determines that the volun#ary
abstinence from tobacco use at the City's playgrounds and recreational facilities serves
to protect the health, safety and we{fare of the citizens of Payette.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PAYETTE, IDAHO:
Section 1. The City of Payette does hereby adopt a voluntary tobacco-free policy
for such City of Payette park properties and public events as set forth herein.
Section 2. the Parks Superintendent is authorized to designate the parks and
facilities within the City of Payette to be posted with signage requesting voluntary
abs#inence from tobacco use in the following areas:
~ a. The immediate area of playgrounds and play areas.
b. The immediate area around public restrooms.
ORDINANCE N0.968
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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS CONCERNING USE
OF THE CITY PARKS OF THE C1TY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; PROVIDING
THAT ANY PERSON, F1RM OR CORPORATION VIOLATING THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR; PROVIDING
WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE; AND
REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE 564.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REXBURG, ]DAF10:
SECTION 1: Requirements concerning use of grounds and facilities.
Each person, firm or corporation using the public parks and grounds shall clean up all
debris, extinguish all fires when such fires are permitted, and leave the premises in good
order, and the facilities in a neat and sanitary condition.
SECTION II: Prohibited acts:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation using such Parks to
either perform or perntit to be performed any of the following acts:
A. Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with, or displace or remove,
any building, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, paving or paving material,
waterlines or other public utilities or pans or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or
placards whether temporary or permanent, ntonurnertts, stakes, posts, or other boundary
markers, or other structures or equipment, facilities of Park property or appurtenances
whatsoever, either real or personal, unless specifically granted permission by the
appropriate agent of the Ciry of Rexburg.
B. Throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be placed in tl3e waters of
any fountain, pond, lake, stream, bay or other body of water in or adjacent to any Park
or any tributary, stream, stone sewer, or drain flowing into such waters, any substance,
matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters.
C. Bring in or dump, depositor leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper,
boxes, cans, din, rubbish, waste, garbage, or refuse, or other trash. No such refuse or
trash shall be placed in any waters or contiguous to any Park, or left anywhere on the
grounds thereof, but shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided;
where receptacles are not so provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away
from the Park by the person responsible for its presence, and properly disposed of
elsewhere.
D. Disturb the peace, or use any profane, obscene or blasphemous language.
E. Endanger the safety of any person by any conduct or act.
F. Commit any assault, battery, or engage in fighting.
G. Carry, possess, or drink any alcoholic beverage in any Park.
H. Violate any rule for the use of the Park, made or approved by the Ciry
Council or designated agent of the City of Rexburg relating to management
of the Parks.
I. Prevent any person from using any Park, or any of its facilities, or interfere
with such use in compliance with this ordinance and the rules applicable to
~` such use.
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SECTION III: hours of Operation:
The Parks shall be opened daily to the public between the hours of 5 A.M. to
11:30 P.M. every day; and it shall be unlawful for any person, or ptrsons (other than
city personnel conducting city business therein), to occupy or be present in said Park
during any hours in which the Park is not open to the public.
Any section, or part of the Park, may be declared closed to the public by the
City Council or designated agent of the City of Rexburg relative to Parks, at any time
and for any purpose and for any interval of time, tither temporazily or at regular or
stated intervals.
SECTION VI: Other regulations:
A. Special activities. It shall be unlawful to engage in special activities
including flying mode! airplanes, golf practice, games except at locations specifically
designated for such activities by the City Council or designated agent of the City of
Rexburg relative to Parks. Areas for such activities may be reserved by groups for use
at specified times.
B. Motor Vehicles. It shall be unlawful io drive or park any motor-driven
vehicle except on a street, driveway or parking lot in any Park; or to park or leave any
such vehicle in any place other than established for public parking, without a written
permit from the City Council or designated agent of the City of Rexburg relative to
Parks.
C. Animals. It shall be unlawful far any person to bring or harbor any animal in
the Parks, except as may be allowed pursuant to established leash laws for the City of
Rexburg.
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I3. Sales. ]t shall be unlawful for any person other than those designated by the
City Councilor designated agent of the City of Rexburg relative to Parks, to vend, sell,
peddle, or offer for sale any commodity or article within any Park.
E. Smoking. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke within fifty feet (50)
of any structure, bleacher, playground equipment ar water facility within the Park.
F. Alcoholic beverages. It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his or her
possession, custody or control any alcoholic beverages of any kind whatsoever.
G. Signs. It shall be unlawful for anyone to paste, glue, Eack or otherwise
post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription whatever, or for any person to
erect or cause to be erected any sign whatever on any public lands or highways or roads
adjacent to a Park without first having obtained permission from the City Council or
designated agent of the City of Rexburg relative to Parks.
Provided that these provisions shall not apply to any property authorized
government official in pursuit of ally official duty.
SECTION VII: Violation a misdemeanor:
Any person, firm or corporation who fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with
the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be in violation thereof and guilty of
a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not less than
twenty-five dollars and not more than three hundred dollars, or may be confined in jail
for a period of not more than thirty days, either or both such fine and imprisonment may
be imposed, and in addition thereto, any person so convicted shall pay such costs as the
Court may assess.
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~"'~ SECTION VIII: 'I'bis ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval, and due publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this
Q~day of September. 2006.
Shawn Larsen,Mayor
ATTEST:
flair D. Kay, City Clerk
STATE OF IDAHO )
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County of Madison )
I, Blair D. Kay, City Clerk of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, do hereby certify:
That the above and foregoing is a full, true and coaect copy of the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS CONCERNING USE OF THE
CITY PARKS OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; PROVIDING THAT ANY
PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION VIOLATING THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR; PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE; AND REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE 564.
Passed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor this 06'" day of September,
2006.
Blair D. Kay, City Clerk
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CITY OF WILDER
RESOLUTYON No. 509
Tobacco-Free Park Policy
Sponsored by Council person: Robert Rivera
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WILDER, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO,
DECLARING WILDER CITY PARK AND ANY CITY-OWNED OR OPERATED
OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY AS SMOKE-FREE ZONES; PROVIDING FOR
THE POSTING OF SMOKE-FREE ZONE S1GNS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Section I: Rationale
1.1 WHEREAS, the City of Wilder believes that cigarette smoking in the proximity of
children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at City-owned
and -operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using
such facilities; and
1.2 The City has a unique opportwiity to create and sustain an environment that supports a
non-tabacco norm through asmoke-free policy and adult-peer role modeling at City
outdoor recreational facilities; and
1.3 The City believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for
youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and
1.4 Cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground, requiring
additional maintenance expenses, diminishing the beauty of the Ciry's recreational
facilities, and posing a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and
1.5 The City Council of Wilder determines that declaring the City's recreational facilities as
smoke-free zones serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our
City
Resolntion No. 509 Tobacco-Free Park Policy Page #l
jZECEIVED
AUG 17 2010
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Parks are for everyone, right?
Parks ore built to promote healthy activities
and improve the quality of life for community members. Tobacco-free
policies promote good health.
Tobacco-free environments show a
community's support for the health, safety and welfare of
community members.
Tobacco~free policies help establish a
community norm that says tobacco use is not an
acceptable behavior for young people or adults. When children see
adults smoking in a family place like a park, they think smoking is
acceptable and are more likely to copy the behavior.
Tobacco-free policies help reduce litter.
Cigarette filters aren't biodegradable -they'll stay around for a long
time unless picked up.
What's the big fuss about?
Cigarette litter is dan Brous. Discarded ci arettes ollute land and
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water. Worse, yet, cigarette butts can be eaten by children, pets and wildlife. Ingesting
cigarettes is hazardous!
Secondhand smoke harms everyone. The 2006 Surgeon General's
Report on secondhand smoke concluded that secondhand smoke is a human cancer
causing agent. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that there is no safe level
of secondhand smoke.
Secondhand smoke is harmful in outdoor settings, too.
Studys show that secondhand smoke levels in outdoor public places can reach levels as
high as those found in indoor spaces where smoking is permitted.
What can we do about it?
Local governments can enact policies to restrict tobacco
US@. Neither federal nor state law prohibits local governments (cities, counties, etc.) from
regulating tobacco use outdoors.
A local government can pass a policy or an ordinance to
restrict tobacco use in parks and recreation areas. Park policies
cover city or county-owned parks. They are established by local park boards and are often
approved by city councils or county boards. People who violate a policy can be asked to
stop the behavior or leave the premises.
An ordinance is a local law, generally passed by a legislative body (city councils and
signed by a city executive (mayor, and then enforced by local police and district attorneys.
Violating an ordinance can result in a fine.
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Won't policies and laws keep people
from using parks?
Tobacco~free policies for parks and other recreation
areas ensure that all citizens have a healthy place to
relax and play. Smokers already work, eat, shop and live in smoke-free
environments. It seems logical to include parks and other recreation areas as well.
Surveys conducted in many communities across the U.S. show that the majority of
citizens support tobacco-free parks.
Tobacco~free policies are similar to ones that prohibit
alcohol use, littering and pets off leash. Each one of these
policies are established to protect the health and safety of all citizens.
CENTRAL
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o1'1'HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Central District Health Department
707 North Armstrong Place
Boise, ID 83704-0825
208-375-5211
FAX: 208-327-8610
www,cdhd.idaho.gov
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Introduction
Knowledge about the dangerous chemicals contained in secondhand smoke
along with their
deadly consequences for smokers, has been well established for decades.
We also know that
the secondhand smoke breathed in by non-smokers from the burnin end
g of a lit tobacco
product or exhaled from a smokers lungs contains essential) the same dan er
Y g ous chemicals
and ~s therefore also very unhealthy to breathe.
The volume of scientific evidence showing that secondhand smoke causes serio
us illness and
death in adults and children has grown to a level where in 2006 the U.S. Sur
geon General
called it massive, conclusive and indisputable. As a result, more and more eo le in
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States (and throughout the world) are taking action to eliminate eo le's ex
p p posure to
secondhand smoke, in order to protect everyone's health. Most of these actions have
been
through the elimination of indoor smoking in homes, cars, worksites and other ubli
p c places.
To a lesser degree, smoking restrictions are being adopted for outdoor settin s.
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Background
What does the scientific evidence say about breathing secondhand smoke outdoors? While th
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amount of research conducted on secondhand smoke in outdoor settin s is not as vast as that
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completed in indoor environments, the research findings are showin similarities.
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The California Air Resources Board(i) measured secondhand smoke concentrations in a varie
of outdoor locations at airports, colleges, government centers, office com /exes and amusement
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parks. They found that when smoking occurs in these settings, peo le could be ex osed to
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levels of secondhand smoke that is comparable to indoor concentrations where smokin is
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permitted. In another study(2), where measurements were conducted when active smokin was
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taking place at outdoor patios, sidewalks and parks, similar results were observed. One of the
researchers stated that this type of outdoor tobacco exposure should not be dismissed as trivial.
Measuring Secondhand Smoke
A common measure of air quality in detecting secondhand smoke pollution is particv/ate matter
(PM). PM 2.5 is air particles that have a diameter of smaller than 2.5 microns. Particulates of
this size are easily inhaled deep into the lungs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has set air quality index levels and corresponding health advisory descriptors, based upon
PM 2.5 measurements.
PM 2,5 AQI Break Points Air Quality Index Health Advisory
microns/cubic meter A I Descri for
0.0 -15.4 0-50
15.5 - 40.4 51-100 Moderate
40.5 - 65.4 101-150 Unhealth for Sensitive Grou s
65.5 -150.4 151-200 Unhealth for Eve one
150.5 - 250.4 201-300 Ve Unhealth
250.5 - 350.4 301-400 Hazardous
350.5 - 500.4 401-500
A Canadian study~s~ measured secondhand smoke levels on outdoor hospita/ity patios
(restaurants/bars). Measurements were taken at three different locations, with some variation
structure. The most si nificant difference was the number of smoking
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n with the reatest number of smokers resulted in avera a PM 2.5 levels
customers. The locatlo g
of 102 unhealthy for sensitive groups) and beak levels of 660 (very hazardous+).
onducted at one of the University of Maryland campuses(4~ measured the distance
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ce of secondhand smoke in which PM 2.5 can be detected. Previous studies found
from the sour
r detection can occur at 1 micron/cubic meter and irritation begins at 4 microns/cubic
that odo
r. In this stud odor was detectable at 7 meters (23 feet} from the source and irritation
mete y,
n at 4 meters 13 feet . The study also found that anyone positioned downwind
levels bega ( )
n outdoor source of secondhand smoke is going to be exposed to secondhand smoke,
from a
v n at si nificant distances from the source. People who are positioned upwind should be at
e e g Ith
least 25 feet from an outdoor source, In order to minlmize the rlsk of breathing the unhea y
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chemicals found in secondhand smoke.
Conclusions
These studies should be in to dispel the common misperception that outdoor secondhand
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smoke immediate) dissi ates into the air and, therefore does not pose a health risk. The
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dan Brous com osition of chemicals in smoke is essentially the same -indoors or outdoors. If a
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erson smells secondhand smoke in any setting, they are breathing it into their lungs. The risk
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of secondhand smoke exposure outdoors appears to be related to both dosage and proxlm ty
the source: a erson in close proximity to the source of the secondhand smoke or a person in
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an area with a hi h concentration of secondhand smoke would be most likely to be at risk in
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outdoor settings.
Action Steps
We are beginning to see more policies established to protect
exposure in outdoor settings, as has occurred previously at
beginning to be placed on smoking in such places as:
^ Parks
^ Trails
^ Playgrounds
^ Beaches
^ Zoos
^ Patios
^ Building Entrances
^ Ball Fields
^ Skate Parks
^ Bus Stops
^ Street Dances
^ Festivals
people from secondhand smoke
indoor settings. Restrictions are
^ Amusement Parks
^ Fair Grounds
^ Water Parks
^ Stadiums
^ Rodeo Arenas
^ Picnic Shelters
B eliminating smoking at these types of outdoor settings, people are receiving protection from
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the health consequences of secondhand smoke exposure, just as they have come to expect to
receive this type of protection indoors.
References
(1) CARE. (2003). "Technical Support Document for the Proposed Identification of Environmental Tobacco Smoke as a Toxic Air Contaminant:
Part A,"Technical Report. California Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, Office of Environmental Health Hazard
Assessment, Chapter 5, pp. V6-V19.
(2) Klepeis NE, Ott WR, Switzer P. (May 2007). "Real-Time Measurements of Outdoor Tobacco Smoke Particles." Journal of Air & Waste
Management Association. Vol. 57.
(3) Kennedy RD, Sendzik T., Elton-Marshall T., Hammond D., Fong G. (2006). "Tobacco Smoke Pollution in Outdoor Hospitality Settings."
University of Waterloo, Canada. Presented at the 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health 2006.
(4) Repace, J. (2005), "Measurements of Outdoor Air Pollution from Secondhand Smoke on the UMBC Campus." www.repace.com
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City-Owned Outdoor Recreational Facilities
Model Tobacco-Free Policy
Section 1: Rationale
WHEREAS, the City believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging
in or watching outdoor recreational activities at City-owned or operated facilities is detrimental to
their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that
supports anon-tobacco norm through atobacco-free policy, rule enforcement, and adult-peer
role modeling on City-owned outdoor recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role
models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and
WHEREAS, the tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors recreational events to foster a
connection between tobacco use and recreation; and
WHEREAS, cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground
requiring additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the City's recreational
facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and
WHEREAS, the City Park ~ Recreation Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at
the City's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
our City.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that tobacco use is prohibited in outdoor recreational facilities. No
person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any City-owned or operated outdoor recreational
facilities, including the restrooms, spectator and concession areas. These facilities include
[insert specific facilities here, e.g. playgrounds, athletic fields, beaches, aquatic areas, parks,
and walking/hiking trails).
Section 2: Enforcement
1. Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas.
2. The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy.
3. Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance.
4. Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the
recreation facility for the remainder of the event.
Section 3: Effective Date
This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption,
which is , 20
Appropriate City Official
Date
Community Tobacco Survey
Summary of surveys completed in 3 venues (N:493 surveys):
Hawks 5/7/10 (N:161), Speedway 7/10/10 (N:265) ,Movie Night 8/6/10 (N:67)
Tobacco use should be prohibited in the following places:
Parks - 69% agree or strongly agree
(Smokers Only: 49 surveyed = 34%)
Playgrounds - 89% agree or strongly agree
(Smokers Only: 49 surveyed = 84%)
Outdoor sports facilities- 69% agree or strongly agree
Skateboard/bike parks 79% agree or strongly agree
Hiking/biking trails - 70% agree or strongly agree
Picnic grounds - 76% agree or strongly agree
Frequency of Park visits
50% visit parks once a week
38% visit parks once a month
12% visit parks once a year
Where Do You Live?
69% lived within community
23% lived within 20 miles of community
Ac~e~.
3% were 6 -10 years of age
25% were 11 -17 years of age
8% were 18 - 24 years of age
41 % were 25 - 39 years of age
17% were 40 - 50 years of age
6% were 51 +
Smoking Status:
10% were smokers
Bothered by secondhand smoke in park?
52 % had been bothered
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July 19, 2010 ~tN ~~t~,,~
Parks & Recreat~~~
Dear Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission:
The Mayor's Anti-Drug Coalition supports tobacco-free environments for our
community. Each year in Idaho, more than 1,200 young people under the age of 18
become new daily smokers. Alcohol and tobacco may act as gateway agents, individually
or together, to further drug use.{ l) Supporting tobacco-free parks and recreation areas
makes sense as it sends the right message -that tobacco use is unhealthy and an
unnecessary behavior.
Children who see adults using tobacco in afamily-friendly place like a park may think
smoking is acceptable and are more likely to mimic the behavior. Tobacco-free policies
encourage young people to make healthy choices. The more tobacco-free environments a
community provides, the fewer opportunities for youth to start smoking.
Secondhand smoke near children, youth and adults participating in or watching
recreational activities is unhealthy and harmful to the health of others. Secondhand
smoke levels in outdoor public places can reach levels as high as those found in indoor
facilities where smoking is permitted.
Tobacco use not only exposes park visitors to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke,
but it is also a nuisance and safety concern. The litter caused by tobacco use diminishes
the beauty of the city's park areas and can be accidentally ingested by young children or
pets. Our city parks should be places where we can go to improve our health and fitness
or just relax in a healthful environment.
The Mayor's Anti-Drug Coalition encourages you to prohibit tobacco use in the
playground areas within Meridian City Parks and would not discourage the City of
Meridian from considering an even stronger., more inclusive policy to prohibit park-wide
tobacco use.
Thank you,
Fred Kesler
Chair, Mayor's Anti-Drug Coalition
(1) Scheier LM, Botvin GJ, Griffin KW. Preventive intervention effects on developmental progression in drug
use: structural equation modeling analyses using longitudinal data. Prev Sci 2001;2(2):91-1 l2.