Antonio, speaking on behalf of the Community Health Alliance Coalition, urged the Pico Rivera City Council on Oct. 14 to consider smoke‑free policies for multi‑unit housing, saying secondhand smoke endangers children, seniors and people with medical conditions.

"Secondhand smoke, whether from cigarettes, cannabis, or electronic smoking devices, poses serious health risk to everyone exposed, particularly children, seniors, and those living with medical conditions," Antonio said during the public‑comment period. He also cited the U.S. Surgeon General, saying, "The US Surgeon General has made it clear that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke."

Antonio told the council the coalition has partnered with the community on educational presentations, outreach and neighborhood cleanups and pointed to a smoke‑free town hall held in August as part of ongoing outreach. He said that although Pico Rivera currently has fewer multi‑unit buildings than some other cities, new housing developments increase the potential for smoke drift through vents, cracks and shared spaces.

No council motion or staff direction was recorded on Oct. 14; the presentation occurred during the public‑comment portion of the meeting. The coalition said it looks forward to continuing to work with the city to ensure future housing protects residents from secondhand smoke.

Additional context: the speaker framed the request as preventive — asking the city to consider policy options for future multi‑unit housing — and did not present a proposed ordinance or motion to the council at the meeting.