San Jose is poised to enact a temporary moratorium to block the establishment of new tobacco shops throughout the city as officials draw up a long-term plan to regulate such businesses. The San Jose City Council is set to consider a measure Tuesday that would halt the issuance of new licenses for local tobacco businesses — including retailers, smoke shops and smoking lounges — for as long as two years. It’s a response to complaints that some local shops have become avenues for the illicit sale of controlled substances, including to minors. Councilmember Peter Ortiz, who introduced the moratorium, said…
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