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RESOLUTIONS:
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Resolution 2005-50: Requesting the City Address Pedestrian Public Safety on Congested Sidewalks in Front of Business Establishments Resulting from the Smoking Prohibition
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This resolution was drafted after I had the opportunity to accompany Officer Jonathan Cortese one Friday night on a police ride along as part of the Newport Police Department's Citizens Police Academy. Officer Cortese pointed out how people were congregating in front of establishments to smoke and his concerns for safety when pedestrian and vehicular traffic increased during the busy summer months. The resolution asks City Administration to be proactive, work with hospitality owners to develop a plan for the busy summer months so that safety nor business is compromised.
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WHEREAS,
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Section in 2004, the Rhode Island General Assembly amended Chapter 23-20.10 of the General Laws, entitled, "Public Health and Workplace Safety Act, to prohibit smoking in the workplace; and
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the Council of the city of Newport fully supports the ban on smoking in the workplace as a step to protect adults and children from the effects of secondhand smoke; and
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WHEREAS, |
the prohibition of smoking in local bars and restaurants, however, has resulted in an increase in the number of people smoking while standing on the public walk; and
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effect individuals congregating outside restaurants and bars, particularly during the summer months when pedestrian traffic dramatically increases, raises concern with regards to pedestrian safety while attempting to traverse congested sidewalks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, |
effect the Council of the City of Newport hereby requests the City Solicitor and City Administration to address public safety as it pertains to sidewalks crowded with both pedestrians and those who have temporarily exited a business to smoke, and to make recommendations to the Council regarding possible solutions to the problem, including whether or not there is a need for additional amendments to the General Laws to address this issue. |
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© Colleen McGrath 2005
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