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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 3 Commissioner Schletty commented that he does like the placement of the city logo. The Parks & Rec Director commented that the City does have a new Community Relations Manager who is working on a brand style guide. He noted that if this is approved, this would be added to the brand style guide. Chair Horwath commented that they could approve the designs as they are today, and they can make changes in the future if they want. Mui introduced the following motion: APPROVING THE PARK LOGO DESIGNS AS THE NEW OFFICIAL PARK LOGOS The foregoing motion was duly seconded by DeLong Miller. Ayes (8). Nays (0). Motion passed. Chair Horwath thanked Commissioner Mui for bringing this forward and getting this moving. He commented that City identity is a big priority, and this was a big step forward for the parks. NEW BUSINESS: TOBACCO AND CANNABIS USE IN PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES The Parks & Rec Director stated that tonight they are going to look at the tobacco and cannabis- related use in the parks, noting that currently, the City does not have anything prohibiting tobacco use in the parks. He noted that many communities have tobacco-free parks, and with the legalization of cannabis, staff thought this would be a good time to bring forward this topic. He noted that the discussion tonight will focus on parks and park facilities, while the City Council will have continued discussion related to public property and right-of-way use. He reviewed the proposed language to be added to the City Code which would prohibit the use of tobacco and cannabis-related uses in the parks and park facilities. He commented that staff believes that falls in line with other communities and would protect the health of residents. Chair Horwath noted that the language does not include the word smoking and believed that smoking should be included. Commissioner Schletty commented that this seems to be more descriptive language to cover all the different products. He stated that people may use cannabis in their homes and then go to the park and asked if that would be in compliance. The Parks & Rec Director replied that would be fine, as they are just prohibiting the use of those products in the parks, similar to alcohol.