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- Mr. Obie stated he thinks it is becoming increasingly evident that those who do not smoke need to be protected from smokers for health reasons. He thinks it is acceptable for the council to establish standards regulating smoking, but thinks it will be difficult to enforce. He appreciates the research that Ms. Schue has had done. He said he agrees with no-smoking in elevators and on Lane Transit District buses, but some buses are like airplanes and smoking could be allowed. He felt smoking in taxicabs should be left up to the cab driver. In lobbies of theaters, perhaps smoking could be confined to a smoking area rather than to the lobby. He agrees there should be no smoking in school buildings. In regard to retail stores, he feels input should be considered from the management, the employees', and the customers' points of view. He agrees with no smoking in waiting rooms as well as health care facilities. He stated he doubted that a standard would be able to be established for conference rooms and that he has a problem with laws being created which would be ignored and cause the entire system to break down. He supports the other areas to varying degrees. Ms. Miller stated she understands that smoking is illegal, or else people think it is, on common carriers such as Greyhound buses. She questioned whether school buildings would include the University or other institutions of higher learning and agrees that in regard to retail stores, Mr. Obie's concerns are a good ones. She thinks it is a very good set of proposals. e She asked for clarification as to whether a decision was to be reached tonight. Ms. Smith stated it is to be a discussion and a chance to air concerns in regard to a future ordinance. Ms. Schue moved to adopt this paper as a foundation for a future ordinance. Mr. Lieuallen seconded the motion. Mr. Lieuallen indicated his support fur the proposal. Mr. Henry stated he had never smoked, but does have some concerns about some of the more sweeping provisions of the proposal; e.g., the University of Oregon. He thinks it would be good to have rep- resentatives from institutions of higher learning, merchants, etc., provide input on this proposal. He stated from what he under- stands in other cities, enforcement is not done by police, but rather by health inspectors, which the City of Eugene does not have. He feels that the term "school buildings" needs to be redefined. He suggested working on this proposal more and coming back in a month with a specific ordinance. ~ 5/5/80--19