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e. No restrictions on sales Ms. Seto noted that a 500 foot buffer from public schools would affect 1 existing retailer, while a 1,000 foot buffer from public schools would affect 4-6 existing tobacco retailers; a 500 foot buffer from public schools and public recreation facilities would affect 10 existing tobacco retailers, and a 1,000 foot buffer from public schools and public recreation facilities would affect 20 existing tobacco retailers. 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]; a. Support Youth Commission's recommendation for minimum pack size and price 1. Exempt items sold at tobacco stores b. Allow sales at all locations, but "go dark" c. No restrictions on sales 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] a. Support Youth Commission's recommendation b. No prohibition if under 21 1 . Repeal existing prohibition if under 18 Ms. Seto turned the discussion to the EVC members for discussion toward recommendations. Olivia Sanwong inquired about current regulations are regarding marijuana. Ms. Seto indicated that while state law allows it, Pleasanton has a complete prohibition regarding the sale, manufacturing, delivery and testing of marijuana, although possession of up to 6 plants is not prohibited. Councilmember Julie Testa requested the names of the 4 non-compliant tobacco sites from the Pleasanton Police Department's undercover investigation at 29 sites. Ms. Seto offered: • Cigarette City, 4615 First Street • AM PM, 3121 Bernal Avenue • Smoker's Gift Shop, 6700 Santa Rita Road, Suite E • Chevron, 5280 Hopyard Road PUSD Trustee Jamie Yee added there are opportunities that could help reduce the rise in tobacco use in youth noting that during past 5 years PUSD has not applied for grant funding for tobacco education programs aimed at educating youth about tobacco prevention and resources for quitting, so reviving such a program could be beneficial in helping to prevent the start of youth tobacco use and helping those already addicted to quit. Councilmember Julie Testa inquired if the absence of this program is a contributing factor in the rise in youth usage. Trustee Jamie Yee replied there is still tobacco education in health class at school, and the school district is now refocusing on this effort. Ms. Yee added there are multiple reasons contributing to a rise in youth usage, that along with the lack of that specific tobacco program peer pressure, non-smoking campaigns, education with a focus on preventing future addiction and addressing current addiction are resources that can be used to decrease the number of youth using tobacco.