City Council

NB 1. Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.34 to the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to the Sale of Energy Drinks to Persons Under the Age of 18 Recommendation(s): Introduce Ordinance No. ______ adding Chapter 8.34 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the sale of energy drinks to persons under 18 years of age. In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare of persons under the age of eighteen (18) years of age, the City Council of the City of Lancaster has determined it is necessary to prohibit the sale , distribution, giving away or offering of energy drinks to persons under the age of eighteen (18) years old. Research has shown that the consumption of energy drinks by persons under the age of eighteen years old have several negative effects. NB 2. Lancaster Eats Support Program Overview and Implementation Recommendation(s): 1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute loan agreements for amounts up to $25,000, along with associated operating covenants, between the City of Lancaster and Lancaster Eats Support Program participants. 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all related documents. The Lancaster Eats Support Program (LESP) was established to stimulate the local economy by attracting and supporting small, independent restaurants, wineries, craft breweries, eateries, and distilleries. This initiative aims to fill vacant commercial spaces with sustainable and dynamic businesses, thus enhancing the vibrancy and diversity of Lancaster's community.