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Referring councilors to the meeting packet, Mr. Klein noted the changes that would be necessitated by passage of the amendment. In response to a question from Councilor Pap~ regarding whether the ordinance applied only to restaurants or to any public place, Mr. Klein said that definition of a smoking room was a room in a restaurant specifically set aside for patrons to smoke. Councilor Kelly supported the amendment. He said that he could not imagine the designated smoking room, as defined in the ordinance, working in practice. He stressed that exposure to a hazardous substance should not be a condition of employment. Roll call vote; the motion to amend passed unanimously, 8:0. Roll call vote; the main motion, as amended, passed unanimously, 8:0. City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4747 by number only. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Nathanson, moved that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, and became Ordinance No. 20212. City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4748, an ordinance concerning prohibited smoking; amending sections 6.225, 6.230, and 6.240 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and providing an effective date. Councilor Nathanson said that there could be several options for the proposed ordinance. She suggested that the matter could be put to a vote and expressed a desire for more time to consider the item. Councilor Pap~, seconded by Councilor Fart, moved to postpone the item to a date certain, that date being November 13, 2000. Councilor Kelly was against the motion. He did not expect to hear any new information between now and the proposed date. Councilor Rayor indicated support for the motion. Councilor Meisner said that there were substantial questions about the ordinance. He stressed the importance of having all of the councilors present to make the decision. Councilor Fart supported the motion. He said that the issue was a large one that overshadowed both of the previous ordinances and would affect the travel and consumption habits of the community. He stressed that he was strongly against smoking but stated that he needed more time to make a decision that would affect so many people. Councilor Pap~ noted that he had talked to Springfield City Councilors and he wanted some extra time to see what they were doing to "level the playing field." He raised concern over loss of business to the bar owners in the city. Councilor Rayor suggested urging neighboring jurisdictions to create similar ordinances. MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 25, 2000 Page 14 Regular Meeting