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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS City Council Liaison Report Councilmember Julie Testa reported on the November 19 City Council discussion regarding the planning of East Pleasanton, noting the staff recommendation was to incorporate public input through a process review by the Planning Commission instead of a task force; the Council requested frequent check-ins to provide direction and oversight of the process. The Council took no action and will continue the discussion at its December 3 meeting. Councilmember Testa also offered comments on the Council's earlier discussion regarding PFAS in the City's water supply which prompted taking Well 8 out of service and determining the appropriate mitigations and/or treatment options moving forward. She noted there is additional information regarding PFAS on the City's website and online and encouraged members and the community to be informed on this topic. Discussion Regarding Tobacco Ordinances Youth Commissioner Kristina Costanzo gave an overview on the Youth Commission's discussions regarding tobacco restrictions: the commission gathered information and statistics from multiple sources, including the Alameda County Public Health Department's Tobacco Control Program, the American Cancer Society, and Flavors Hook Kids Livermore. It was noted that research has shown that cigars are the second highest use among teens, and that teens are more likely to use cigarettes if they have previously tried flavored tobacco. Based on the information and input received, the Youth Commission is recommending five proposed actions for City Council consideration: 1. Prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products; 2. Prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes and related paraphernalia; 3. Restrict the sale of tobacco products within 1,000 feet of public schools, public parks, and public recreation facilities [with pre-existing tobacco shops being allowed to remain as legal non-conforming uses]; 4. Set minimum pack sizes and prices for some cigar and cigarettes [with exceptions for premium items, and items sold at tobacco shops where persons under the age of 21 are restricted from entering unaccompanied]; 5. Update the Municipal Code to prohibit persons under the age of 21 from possession of tobacco products [the code currently only restricts possession by persons under the age of 18]. Questions asked of Youth Commissioner Kristina Costanzo: • As a high school student, can you give your perspective on the tobacco usage in school? o Ms. Costanzo said she has witnessed students vaping in the bathroom; she added she has heard stories of students vaping during class and hiding it in their sleeve. She further responded that vaping is also an issue at middle schools. • What role should the school/district have to help prevent students from vaping? o Ms. Costanzo replied that it's a difficult issue to control in that school policies put deterrents in place but it's hard to detect the usage; this is why the Youth Commission is recommending a ban.