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Matter ROGC 25-197

Temporary Moratorium on Smoke Shops. (Ortiz, Campos, Candelas, Cohen, and Casey)

Health & Human Services Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 22 May 2025
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ROGC 25-197
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
22 May 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:09

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Memorandum from Ortiz, Campos, Candelas, Cohen, and Casey - rev. 5/28/25

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This memorandum from Councilmembers Ortiz, Campos, Candelas, Cohen, and Casey recommends a temporary moratorium on new smoke shops in San José, particularly in East San José, due to concerns about overconcentration, public health impacts, and youth access to tobacco products. The recommendation includes directing the City Attorney and Planning staff to draft an ordinance for this moratorium.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
  • It discusses the significant increase in smoke shops in San José, especially in East San José.
  • Residents have raised concerns about public health impacts and youth access to tobacco products.
  • The 2025 Latino Health Assessment indicates a higher density of tobacco retailers in East San José compared to the county average.
  • The proposed moratorium aims to prevent further public health harms and promote health equity.
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RULES COMMITTEE: 5/28/25 ITEM: C.1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved: SUBJECT: FROM: Councilmember Peter Ortiz Councilmember Pamela Campos Councilmember Domingo Candelas Councilmember David Cohen Councilmember George Casey DATE: May 22, 2025 Date: May 22, 2025 Temporary Moratorium on Smoke Shops RECOMMENDATION 1. Direct the City Attorney and Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement staff to draft an ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium on approving and establishing new smoke shops citywide, focusing on addressing the overconcentration of such businesses in neighborhoods such as East San José. DISCUSSION Over the past several years, the number of smoke shops operating within the City of San José has significantly increased. This trend is especially pronounced in East San José, where certain neighborhoods now have a disproportionate concentration of smoke shops within close proximity to schools, youth-serving facilities, and residential communities. Residents and community leaders have expressed growing concerns about the public health impacts, youth access to tobacco and vaping products, and the potential for these businesses to contribute to...