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John Hartigan, right, proprietor of Vapeology LA, sits behind an array of electronic cigarettes at his store in Los Angeles last year. On Tuesday, the Hillsboro City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits "vaping" in outdoor public parks.

(AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Electronic cigarettes are now officially banned in Hillsboro parks.

The Hillsboro City Council voted 5-1 Tuesday evening on the second and final reading of an ordinance prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes on park property – which includes the home of the Hillsboro Hops, Ron Tonkin Field.

Again, Councilor Fred Nachtigal was the sole "no" vote.

"I'm not convinced that there are any current viable health issues. ... [The risk to bystanders] is probably less than your standard barbecue, which we do allow in parks," Nachtigal said.

But his peers on the council disagreed.

"I did a lot of research on the American Lung Association's website. ... They have concerns not only about the liquids, but the lithium battery," said Council President Aron Carleson.

"Parks, to me, are supposed to promote health and well being," she added. "And while I do agree that the vapor mechanisms are helping some people to stop smoking, I still have found compelling information for it looking cool for kids."

Nachtigal retorted that "there are a lot of things kids do to look cool."

Councilor Megan Braze said she found information that showed the vapor "can be irritating and harmful for those that may have breathing conditions."

Mayor Jerry Willey and city staff have previously said that part of the intent of the ordinance is to remain consistent with the current ban on tobacco products in parks, passed by the council in 2009.

Check back on Wednesday for more from Tuesday's meeting.

-- Luke Hammill