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82 <br />83 <br />84 <br />85 <br />86 <br />87 <br />88 <br />89 <br />90 <br />91 <br />92 <br />93 <br />94 <br />In contrast, hookah lounges market themselves as a social destination or hangout. Hookah <br />lounges typically feature sofas, chairs, tables, and televisions. Patrons are invited to <br />smoke /inhale tobacco products over an extended period of time either as individuals or in a <br />group setting where everyone consumes the same product selection. It would not be unusual <br />for a patron to consume tobacco products and /or remain in a hookah lounge for an hour or <br />more. It could be argued that this surpasses the concept of "sampling" contemplated in the <br />Clean Indoor and Freedom to Breathe Acts. <br />End of Excerpt <br />A proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 306 is included in Attachment A. <br />95 POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />96 The Council is asked to consider the attached ordinance that includes a revised definition of tobacco <br />97 products and to ban all indoor smoking. <br />98 FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />99 Not applicable. <br />100 STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />1o1 Not applicable. <br />102 REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />103 Motion to Adopt the Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 306 to expand the definition of tobacco <br />104 products and to ban all indoor smoking. <br />105 <br />106 <br />Prepared by: Chris Miller, Finance Director <br />Attachments: A: Proposed Ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 306 <br />B: Current City Code Chapter 306 <br />C: Description of Newer Tobacco Products <br />107 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />