But don't give away too much. Remember you may be setting a precedent for other jurisdictions nearby. Often weakening amendments are brought up at this generally routine stage. Another good time to get blindsided is when the agenda item is discussion only, and you're saving your forces for a formal hearing later on. This should not discourage applause, at least until the mayor says otherwise.
Zealots look bad.
To look good, oppose smoke in the air but sympathize with the smokers, whose feelings are understandably hurt when we point out they're walking toxics sources. The absolute best way to head off a referendum by local business people is to demonstrate that they will be tarred, loudly and often, with their ties to the tobacco industry.