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. . . that these be treated the same as restaurants. The phr ase "where there is fixed, immobile seating" has been added as a qualification to "indoor theaters, museums, auditoriums, and concert halls" to distinguish these types of activities from exh ib its. 2) Distinguishing exhibit halls or display areas from museums. 3) Exclusion of cocktail parties which would treat them differently from con- ference rooms and assembly halls. 4) Barber shops and beauty salons--smoking would be allowed in these areas if designated by the owner to permit smoking. Ms. Smith asked, in regard to exhibit halls, if smoking would be allowed without separate areas. Tim Sercombe, City Attorney, stated that an addition was made to Subsection i and that exhibit halls will be treated the same as conference rooms and assembly halls. Ms. Smith asked if this would affect the Fairgrounds. Mr. Sercombe stated that it would. Mr. Obie said that their statement on November 10 really bothered him. Because they are within the city limits, they will abide by City laws. Ms. Schue stated that in regard to restaurants, the original intent was not to exclude restaurants with more than one room. Mr. Sercombe noted that the word "rooms" has been changed to "facilities." Mr. Lieuallen noted that the addition to Subsection i is to distinguish between museums and exhibit halls. He asked for clarification about the proposed changes in barber shops and beauty salons. He asked if there would need to be . signs which say "SMOKING" or "NO SMOKING." Mr.,Sercombe stated that was correct and they would be regulated the same as taxis. He distributed a memo showing the changes. Mr. Obie said that it is the responsibility of the sponsoring organizations to create adequate non-smoking sections for those who desire them. Ms. Schue indicated that half the exhibit display could be smoking and other half non- smoking. She would assume that a smoking area would be set aside. Mr. Obie stated th~t in regard to cocktail parties, there was a large area in the Valley River Inn where many pre-functions are held. They felt this would be an Uncon- trollable situation. Good testimony was presented about management being unable to control smoking. In regard to barber shops and beauty salons, they have allowed the owner and the patron to make the decision. Ms. Schue stated that laundromats will remain non-smoking areas. Mayo r Ke 11 er asked about displays and trade shows and if they would be affected. Mr. Ob i e stated that there is no good solution for this. They could provide a non-smoking or a smoking area. He is not sure that is being treated right yet. Ms. Miller questioned this as a solution. It looks as if they would be placing the proprietors in the position of making the decisions. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 12, 1980 Page 5