Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: John L. Maltbie, County Manager
Subject: Board of Supervisors' Response to the 2017-2018 Civil Grand Jury Report, "Smoke-Free Multiunit Housing: No Ifs, Ands, Or Butts."
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the Board of Supervisors' response to the 2017-2018 Grand Jury Report, "Smoke-Free Multiunit Housing: No Ifs, Ands, Or Butts."
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BACKGROUND:
On July 26, 2018, the 2017-2018 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury issued a report titled "Smoke-Free Multiunit Housing: No Ifs, Ands, Or Butts." The Board of Supervisors is required to submit comments on the findings and recommendations pertaining to the matters over which it has some decision making authority within 90 days. The Board's response to the report is due to the Honorable V. Raymond Swope no later than October 24, 2018.
DISCUSSION:
The Grand Jury made fourteen findings and eight recommendations in its report. The Board responses follow each finding and the eight recommendations that the Grand Jury requested that the Board respond to within 90 days.
FINDINGS
Finding 1:
Since 1967, exposure to secondhand smoke has killed approximately 2.5 million nonsmokers of all ages in the United States.
Response:
The respondent agrees with the finding.
Finding 2:
Enforcement officers report that their primary focus when responding to MUH smoking violation complaints is to educate alleged smokers regarding the requirements of the smoking ordinances, and that most alleged smokers report being unfamiliar with the requirements of the ordinance.
Response:
The respondent partially agrees with the finding. Respondent is not an enforcement officer, but have heard this sentiment from enforcement personnel.
Finding 3:
The Belmont, Brisbane, Daly City, Redwood City, San Bruno, and the County of San Mateo MUH smoking ordinances expressly prohibit retaliation against individuals who rep...
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