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09/08/2009-CC-Agenda Packet-Work SessionAGENDA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 6*00 PM 502 ELM STREET 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Discussion on Smoking Ordinance. 3. Discussion on Swine Flu Contingency Plan. 4. Overview of Items on Regular Agenda. 5. Adjournment. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board, at the City Hall of the City of Sanger, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to he gener l public at all t'mes, and said notice was posted on the following date and time: nu„��, �,' 5 p.m. and shall remain po d until meet ng is adjourne ,� OF S Poe Rosalie Chavez, City Sec tary City of Sanger, Texas This notice by board on at This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (940) 45&7930 for further information. ARTICLE 8.800 SMOKING AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS REGULATED* Sec.8.801 Purpose It is the goal of the city to provide all residents with a healthy and safe environment. The city council is of the opinion that secondhand smoke is contrary to this goal because it affects those in proximity to a smoker in addition to the smoker. Further, it is the Council's opinion that the use of smokeless tobacco products in public areas creates sanitation and health concerns that are detrimental to the public. As a result it is hereby declared that the city intends to limit the smoking use of tobacco products in feed ruin+ establishments in certain locations where its haFrAful effects can a nrl haFFn thOSe whe Sec.8.802 Prohibited The �tekif}g use of All Tobacco Products or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or any other type of smoking paraphernalia or material is prohibited in the areas indicated in this article. Sec.8.803 Definitions In this article: Administrative Area. The area of an establishment not generally accessible to the public, including, but not limited to individual offices, stockrooms, and employee lounges, or meeting rooms. All Tobacco Products. Includes cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff and any other type of tobacco product. Director. The person designated by the city manager to enforce and administer this article or the person's designated representative. Food Service Establishment. Any fixed or mobile restaurant, coffee shop, cafeteria, short order cafe, luncheonette, grill, tea room, sandwich shop, soda fountain, confectionery, ice cream store, refreshment stand, fruit stand, country club, catering service, industrial feeding establishment, convenience store or grocery store, where food or drink is prepared for sale or for service on the premises or elsewhere; any other establishment where food or drink is prepared for sale or for eating or drinking; or, an establishment or operation where food or drink is served or provided for the public, with or without charge. Outdoor Public Facility. Includes sports facilities, public parks and any other outdoor facilities owned or operated by the City of Sanger. Public Service Area. Any area to which the general public routinely has access for municipal services or which is designated a public service area in a written policy prepared incompliance with this article. Sign. The official placard designating an area or facility where smoking is prohibited, and which conforms to the following format, to wit: (1) No smoking or use of tobacco products permitted — City of Sanger Code of Ordinances, Article 8.800, Violators fined up to $500"; (2) The universal symbol for no smoking or tobacco use; or (3) Any other language indicating that the area marked is designated as a nong Tobacco use area. All signs must be of sufficient size to accommodate the message contained therein in letters at least one inch in height. Smoking. Burning of Tobacco, weed or other plant product in any form. Sec. 8.804 Public Areas (a) A person commits an offense if he smokes or possesses a burning tobacco, weed or other plant product or uses any tobacco product in any of the following indeeF eF ene areas, to wit: (1) Inside a public library or museum; ie;-e�-Any Public Building owned, managed or operated by the City of Sanger. (3) Inside any food service establishment serving the general public. (4) In any City owned vehicle. (b) The owner or person in control of an establishment or an area designated in subsection (a) of this section shall post a conspicuous sign at the main entrance to the establishment which shall contain the words, "No Smoking or use of tobacco products permitted. City of Sanger Code of Ordinances, Article 8.800, Violations Fined Up to $500." (c) It shall be a defense to prosecution under this article that the public place in which the offense takes place does not have prominently displayed areasonably-sized sign stating that smoking is prohibited and that an offense is punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). Sec.8.805 Exceptions The following areas are excepted from the provisions of this article: (1) An administrative area within the workplace. (2) Hotel and motel meeting and assembly rooms rented to guests, areas, and rooms while in use for private social functions. (3) Designated outdoor smoking areas at public facilities as designated by the Director. Sec. 8.806 No Smoking Signs The director is authorized to order the posting of no smoking or use of tobacco products permitted" signs in a conspicuous location in each structure or locations in which smoking is prohibited. The content, lettering, size, color and location of required "no smoking or use of tobacco products permitted" signs shall be approved by the director. Sec. 8.807 Same —Removal Prohibited A posted "no smoking or use of tobacco products permitted" sign shall not be obscured, removed, defaced, mutilated or destroyed. Sec.8.808 Same —Compliance Smoking or use of any tobacco product shall not be permitted nor shall a person smoke, throw or deposit any lighted or smoldering substance in any place where "no smoking or use of tobacco products permitted" signs are posted. 8.8.09 Outdoor Public Facilities The use of all Tobacco Products is prohibited in all outdoor public facilities owned or operated by the City of Sanger except in parking lots and other designated areas. 8.8.10 Penalties (a) A person who violates a provision of this article is guilty of a separate offense for each day or part of a day during which the violation is committed, continued or permitted. Each offense upon conviction is punishable by a fine as set forth in the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this code. FLU CONTINGENCY PLAN - DRAFT Continuity of Service, City Offices • Ensure at least two people are cross trained for each position, preferably three. Identify cross training needs now. • Priority on keeping offices open: 1) City Hall, 2) Inspections/Public Works, 3) Court (If long term, fines can be paid at City Hall) 4) Police Lobby. Police • Move employees to other shifts as necessary. • If outbreak becomes severe switch to 12 hour shifts. Fire/EMS • Utilize Part Time Medics and Volunteers to cover necessary shifts. • Enhance mutual aid response system. Library • Reduce operating hours as necessary. Public Works • Curtail work that is not urgent or an emergency. • Utilize people from other departments if necessary. in the event of School closing: • Institute a liberal leave policy allowing non -essential employees use of all accumulated leaves if they have to stay home to take care of children. To be decided on a case by case basis and subject to review and revocation. • Allow employees who can to work from home. To be decided on a case by case basis and subject to review and revocation. • Allow staggered shifts where possible so that employees can share babysitting duties with their spouses. Prevention and Sanitation: • Follow the guidelines on the employee fact sheet from the CDC. • Clean public taunters at least twice a day. • Clean other surfaces used by multiple persons at least once per day. Alaintain a healthylizestyle through rest, diet, exercise, and relaxation. Wash your hands frequentlywith soap and water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol -based hand cleaner if soap and water are not available. Be sure to wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. Avoid touching your nose, anouth, aa:d eyes. Germs spread this way. _' `, , G`ove�• your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your elbow. Dispose of tissues in no4ouch trash receptacles. � � Keep frequently touched coon surfaces clean, such as telephones, , f computer keyboards, doorknobs, etc. Do not use other workers' phones, desks, offices, or other• wog h tools artd equipment. If you need to use a co -worker's phone, desk, or other equipment, clean it first. Don't spread the 8u!Ifyou are sick with $u-like illness, stay home. Symptoms of flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or chills and cough or sore throat. In addition, symptoms of flu can include runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting. CDC recommends that sick workers stay home if they are sick with flu -like illness until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever without the use of fever -reducing medicines. Get vaccinated against seasonal pu, whea vaccine is available in your area. If you are at higher risk for 2009 MN1 flu complications you should receive the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine when it becomes available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more information about priority groups for vaccination, visit w«Tw.cdc.gov/HlNlflu/ Nraccination/acip.htm I r peCluiC �eSS Of �i2 SI%E 01 tVJj2 Of)/UUI (�l1S�112S�, ;�Ic111��! r t s t r, ra,. a � '. y � l : I rI .: 1 :I' ' II 1 IN -.. 9" l�- aI?,• „/',i� . iL • ,�. .I .! �l: • ! ! employees 1 development ant review of ! plan. Share the plan and polices with your employees. Engraffe your state and localbealth department to confirm channels of communication and methods for dissemination of local outbreak information. Consider ways to allow siclr employees to stay home without fear of losing their jobs. Develop flexible leave policies to allow employees to stay home to care for sick family members or for children, if schools dismiss students or childcare programs close. �- ,share best practices with other businesses in your community. Work with companies in your supply chain as well as chambers of commerce and local associations to improve response efforts. Add a "widget" or `Mutton" to your company Web page or employee Web site so employees can access the latest information on the flu: • v-�n �ti�.cdc.�o�•/�=,-;diets • v7)7i'Zyl,cdc.aoN�%itroclail\l edia/Cl Iliii • ��-��r.hLs.eav/i��cb�2it�r�•y11,11si�u�,id�ecs.1_�tinl • «raj-��.flu.�o�Th7ei��s/sociahuedia �• Purchase supplies such as tissues, soap, and alcohol -based hand cleaners to encourage healthful habits in the workplace. ® Plan for bow business can continue if many employees must stay home. Designate and train other employees in the event someone becomes sick to make sure you can continue your critical functions. Take Steps Now Take steps now and continue during the flu season to help protect the health of your employees. ® Advise all employees to stay home if they are sick until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) os signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). Make sure fever is gone without the use of fever -reducing medicines (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). ' 11 t 1AV 1 i • • 1 11 ' 11 11 • t 1 ! ' • 1 t t " 1 . - • ! • 11 1 1 •uf • Encourage sick employees at higher risk of complications from Su to contact their health care provider as soon as possible. Taking antiviral medicines early might prevent severe complications from the flu, such as hospitalization or death. � Encourage all employees who want protection from fiu to get vaccinated for seasonal,flu. Also encourage employees who are at higher risk for complications from 2009 H1N1 flu to receive the vaccine when it becomes available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more information about priority groups for vaccinations, visit ! Provide resom ces and a work environment that promotes band washing and covering coughs and sneezes. Provide tissues, no touch trash cans, hand soap, and alcohol -based hand cleaner. Offer education on hand washing and covering coughs and sneezes in an easyAo-understand format and in appropriate languages. Go to -_ to find tools businesses can use. Clean surfaces and items that are more likely to have frequent band contact with cleaning agents that are usually used in these areas. Additional disinfection beyond routine cleaning is not recommended. Provide information to employees overseas about what to do if they become sick. The flu may become more severe and additional steps may be necessary to slow the spread of flu and maintain a healthy workforce. Conduct active screening of employees when they arrive at work. Ask all employees about symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, muscle aches, and sore throat during the previous 24 hours. Employees who have flu -like symptoms should be asked to go home. Continue to advise employees to check for any signs of illness before coming to work each day. Extend the time sick employees stay home to at least 7days People who are still sick after 7 days should continue to stay home until at least 24 hours after symptoms have gone away, even if they feel better sooner. Pop Try to change work duties, workspace, or work schedules for employees who are atbigberrisk for Ru complications to reduce the possibility of getting sick at work. If this cannot be done, allow these employees to work from home, or stay home if feasible. � Plan to min.m»e face -to face contact between employees. Consider strategies, such as using a -mail, Web sites, and teleconferences, canceling large meetings and gatherings, and encouraging flexible work arrangements (telecommuting or flexible work hours) to reduce the number of employees who must be at the work site at the same time or in one specific location. ® Provide guidance to employees who are traveling overseas on what to do .if they become sick. Also provide information about possible travel delays, health screenings, and other activities targeted towards travelers.