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The memorandum discusses the recommendation to extend the Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 31270, which imposes a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses in San José. The extension is proposed for an additional 22 months and 15 days, from December 19, 2025, to November 3, 2027, to allow the city to strengthen tobacco retail regulations and enforcement. The memorandum outlines the actions taken since the ordinance's adoption, the anticipated next steps, and the expected outcomes for public health and regulatory compliance.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the extension of a moratorium on Tobacco Retail Licenses.
The proposed extension is for 22 months and 15 days, from December 19, 2025, to November 3, 2027.
The extension aims to strengthen tobacco retail regulations and enforcement in response to public health concerns.
Existing licensed retailers can continue to operate and renew their permits during the moratorium.
The memorandum includes a work plan for implementing the moratorium and enhancing enforcement efforts.
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The text contains unresolved placeholders such as the specific date for the council meeting and the details of the work plan.
The document does not provide specific dollar amounts or detailed voting outcomes.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 12/16/25 25-1327 7.3 FROM: Chris Burton DATE: November 24, 2025 Date: 12/3/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Extension of the Urgency Interim Ordinance on the Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses RECOMMENDATION Approve an ordinance extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 31270 of the City of San José, establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses to businesses at new locations within San José, and setting forth findings to support such extension. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Staff recommends that the City Council extend the Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 31270 establishing a temporary moratorium on new tobacco retailer, smoke shop, and smoking lounge permits under the San José Municipal Code Chapter 6.87 for an additional 22 months and 15 days, from December 19, 2025 to November 3, 2027. If the City Council wishes to extend the Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 31270, action is required by December 16, 2025, the last regular meeting before the moratorium expires. An ordinance extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 31270 for an...
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The City of San Jose is proposing an extension of the Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 31270, which imposes a temporary moratorium on the issuance of tobacco retail licenses for new locations. This extension is necessary due to concerns about the concentration of tobacco retailers in proximity to schools and underserved communities, particularly in East San Jose. The ordinance aims to protect public health and safety while the city works on strengthening tobacco retail regulations. The moratorium is set to extend for an additional 22 months and 15 days, starting from December 19, 2025.
Key points
The ordinance extends the temporary moratorium on tobacco retail licenses established by Ordinance No. 31270.
The moratorium addresses health concerns related to the concentration of tobacco retailers near schools and in underserved communities.
The extension is necessary for public health and safety while the city strengthens tobacco retail regulations.
The moratorium will last for 22 months and 15 days, beginning December 19, 2025.
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SAW:VXC:JMD 12/4/2025 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE EXTENDING THE URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 31270 OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSES TO BUSINESSES AT NEW LOCATIONS WITHIN SAN JOSE, AND SETTING FORTH FINDINGS TO SUPPORT SUCH AN EXTENSION WHEREAS, City adopted Ordinance No. 28875 and No. 30675 requiring Tobacco Retailers to obtain a Tobacco Retailer License to ensure that Tobacco Retailers comply with tobacco control laws and City business standards; and WHEREAS, the number of Tobacco Retailers operating in the City has significantly increased over the years, resulting in a disproportionate concentration within close proximity to schools, youth-serving facilities, and residential communities; and WHEREAS, this disproportionate concentration of Tobacco Retailers in East San José, a predominately Latino and underserved community, raises serious health concerns because increased exposure to Tobacco Products contributes to higher rates of smokingrelated illnesses and undermines community well-being; and WHEREAS, the number of unlicensed businesses selling prohibited products such as flavored...