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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: Family and Human Services Committee g L+,b ._., ;z Costa
DATE: June 5, 2007
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SUBJECT: Update on Progress of Secondhand Smoke Ordinance
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
ACCEPT attached report from the Health Services Department on the progress made implementing the County's
Secondhand Smoke Ordinance, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact from accepting this report.
BACKGROUND:
The Family and Human Services Committee reviewed the attached report updating the Board of Supervisors on the
progress made with implementation of the County's Secondhand Smoke Ordinance. On November 17, 2006 a new
ordinance to reduce secondhand smoke exposure among residents and workers in all unincorporated community of
Contra Costa County took effect. The attached report provides an update on the outreach conducted with businesses to
date and upcoming outreach to landlords, education efforts and other implementation activities that will be completed this
year.
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ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
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County Administration O N CULLEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD 0FSUPERVISORS
BY: (4 DEPUTY
CONTRA COSTA
WILLIAM S.WALKER,M.D.
PUBLIC HEALTH
HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR 597 CENTER AVENUE,SUITE200
WENDEL RUNNER,M.D. CONTRA COSTA MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94553
DIRECTOR OFPUBLIC HEALTH HEALTH SERVICES PH(925)313-6712
FAx(925)313-6721
WBRUNNER@HSD.000OUNTY.US
PUBLIC HEALTH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PLAN UPDATE FOR THE
SECONDHAND SMOKE PROTECTION ORDINANCE
Family and Human Services Committee, May 21, 2007
Background
On May 23, 2006, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors directed Health Services to work with County
Counsel to develop a model comprehensive secondhand smoke ordinance. The Board of Supervisors also
directed staff to develop an outreach and education plan for businesses and landlords regarding the ordinance,
to be implemented after adoption of the ordinance in October, 2007.
Outreach Conducted to Businesses
A. Conducted independent interviews with restaurant owners and the CA Restaurant Association to
determine methods to communicate the provisions of the new ordinance, signage options for
businesses, and information to be included in educational pamphlet.
B. Developed an education pamphlet on the new ordinance along with a "No Smoking"window
decal, available in mid-May.
C. Explored signage options for business owners and developed downloadable signage in English
and Spanish.
D. Worked with the County Business License Office to include a letter from the Public Health
Director, the education pamphlet and decal in the annual business license package (Mailer
expected to be sent by end of May, 2007).
E. Television public service cable presentation to educate the community on the new ordinance is
scheduled for summer programming.
F. Contra Costa Health Services and Business License Office websites are both expected to be
updated by end of May to include specific information on the provisions of the new ordinance
that affect businesses, as well as the community at large. The signage options and education
pamphlet will also be accessible to businesses and the general public on these websites.
G. Facilitated two press releases related to the new ordinance: one on the Regional Medical Center
and Health Centers going Smoke Free (November 2006); and one awards given to the Board of
Supervisors for protecting public from Secondhand Smoke (December 2006).
Upcoming Outreach to Landlords (To be completed by October 2007)
A. Consult with the Northern California Landlords Association to determine methods of
communication to landlords.
B. Develop an educational pamphlet for landlords on the MUH provision of the new law.
C. Get feedback from the Northern California Landlords Association on the draft educational
pamphlet.
D. Work with County Building Inspection Department to secure mailing list for all landlords in the
unincorporated county and mail educational material. (over)
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E. Investigate feasibility of television programming on cable to educate the community on the
multiunit housing provision of the ordinance.
F. Provide technical assistance to landlords as requested and as resources allow on issues of
implementation.
G. Send out press releases on ordinance benchmarks, as appropriate.
Community Education
A. In addition to the website updates, a 1-800 complaint line for reporting violations
(888-877-4202) has been installed.
B. Developed secondhand smoke complaint follow-up protocol.
Additional Implementation Activities (To be completed by December, 2007):
A. Work with County Environmental Health Department to coordinate compliance inspections of
businesses in the unincorporated county.
B. Consult with managing agencies of public parks and trails (Le*. Contra Costa Public Works
Department and Contra Costa County Canal Regional Trail agency) to provide technical
assistance on installation of signage and communication with park and trail users and staff for
compliance efforts.
C. Present information to the various transit authorities (Tri-Delta, WestCAT and County
Connections) regarding the applicable provision of the Secondhand Smoke Protection ordinance.
Consult with each Transit authority or assigned staff to provide technical assistance on methods
of communicating the appropriate provisions of the Secondhand Smoke Protection Ordinance.
D. Communication with Contra Costa Housing Authority staff about provisions of the ordinance and
signage requirements for properties in the unincorporated county.
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WILLIAM B.WALKER,M.D. CONTRA COSTA
HEALTH SERvices DIRECTOR
WENDEL BRUNNER,M.D. PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR Community Wellness and
Prevention Program
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CONTRA COSTA 597 Cent Suite 115
HEALTH SERVICES Martin9,California
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fax(925)313-6840
Provisions of the County's 2006 Secondhand Smoke Protections Ordinance*
November, 2006
Smoking is prohibited:
• In any indoor workplace or indoor area open to the public, including tobacco shops,owner or volunteer
operated businesses and hotel lobbies.
• All areas within 20 feet of the doors, operable windows,air ducts and ventilation systems of any
enclosed worksite or enclosed places open to the public, except while passing on the way to another
destination.
• In outdoor dining areas at bars and restaurants(including outdoor dining areas at places of employment
and in outdoor lounges.)
• On public trails and in public parks
• In service areas. (Service area means an area used to receive or wait for a service, enter a public place
or make a transaction, including ATM's,bank teller windows,ticket lines, bus stops and taxi stands)
• hi public event venues(such as stadiums,fairs,pavilions,farmers markets)
• On the campus of Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and all county-operated healthcare clinics.
In Multi-Unit Housing Residences,smoking is prohibited:
• In common indoor and outdoor areas of multi-unit housing residences of 4 or more unit
• All areas within 20 feet of doors,windows, air ducts and ventilation systems of multi-unit housing
residences,except while walking from one destination to another.
• While walking from one destination to another through a common area.
Landlords may designate a common outdoor area of a multi-unit housing residence as a smoking area,as
long as it does not overlap with any area where smoking is otherwise prohibited by local, state or federal
law; must be located at least 25 feet in all directions from non-smoking areas; and must not include areas
used primarily by children.
Smoking is permitted:
• in private residences;
• in up to 20 percent of guests room in any hotel, unless the hotel has designated the entire
hotel smoke-free;
• in outdoor areas where smoking is not otherwise prohibited.
*These protections currently cover the unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County.
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WILLIAM B.WALKER,M.D. CONTRA COSTA
PUBLIC HEALTH
HEALTH SERvias DIRECTOR
CONTRA COSTA 597 CENTER AVENUE,SUITE 5200
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MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA 94b53
WENDEL RECTOR RUNNERI M.D. HEALTH SERVICE S PH(925)313-6712
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAx(925)313-6721
WBRUN NER@HSD.000OUNTY.US
June 1, 2007
Legal Requirements for Contra Costa County Secondhand Smoke
Protections Ordinance, County Code 445.4
Dear Contra Costa County Business Owners and Managers:
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors recently adopted the Contra Costa County
Secondhand Smoke Protecdons Ordinance, which took effect on November 17, 2006. This
ordinance expands secondhand smoke protections to prohibit smoking within 20 feet of
doors, operable windows, air ducts, and ventilation systems of any enclosed place of
employment or enclosed places open to the public. Outdoor dining areas, restaurants, and
outdoor lounges and dining areas at places of employment are also designated smoke-free.
The ordinance prohibits smoking in public parks and on public trails; in service areas (such
as ATM lines, tickets lines, and bus stops); at public events; and in common indoor and
outdoor areas of multi-unit housing. The law applies to these locales in the unincorporated
communities of the county. This law was passed based on scientific studies from CAL-EPA
(California Environmental Protection Agency, 2006) and the Surgeon General's Report (July
2006) that clearly show that secondhand smoke is a health risk.
The enclosed information packet provides with information necessary to comply with the
law. All areas that must be smoke-free are detailed in the enclosed informational brochure.
** Posting signage is a requirement for comuliance by the law **
The following tips may make the compliance easier for you, your employees, or your
customers:
■ Review and provide copies of the brochure to your employees, customers, clients,
and visitors. Educating your employees will ensure expanded compliance with the
ordinance.
■ "No Smoking"signs with letters of not less than once inch in height, or the use of the
international "No Smoking"symbol (consisting of a burning cigarette in a red circle
with a red bar across it), must be posted visibly in every building or other place
where smoking is regulated by the owner, operator, manager, or other person
having control of the building or other place.
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■ A full copy of the law, additional signage, and information about the harmful effects
of secondhand smoke exposure are available through the Contra Costa Health
Services Tobacco Prevention Project. Larger sign variations, brochures, and other
materials are downloadable on our website or available through our office while
supplies last. Persons requesting additional information may be referred to our
website: www.cchealth.org/topics/tobacco or call 888-877-4202.
■ Since smokers tend to smoke near ashtrays, place these at least 20 feet away from
any doors, windows, vents, or air ducts.
Research shows that 80% of all smokers would like to quit and that smoke-free public
places provide a more supportive environment. Information about cessation programs (to
quit smoking) are available by calling the California Smoker's Helpline at 1-800-NO- BUTTS
or www.californiasmokershelpline.org
We look forward to working with you to comply with this new law by creating a healthy
smoke-free environment. If you have any questions, or need additional information and/or
signage, please contact the Contra Costa County Tobacco Prevention Project at 925-313-
6214.
Sincerely,
Wendel Brunner, MD
Director of Public Health
Contra Costa Health Service
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Ordinance County Code Chapter 44S-4
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