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Nathan Subramaiam — commented on the 1,000' zone established in Livermore, the <br /> grandfathering of businesses and restricting of new businesses. He also discussed pack sizing <br /> and minimum pricing and asked that the City of Pleasanton consider putting in place a strong <br /> comprehensive ordinance and consider vaping being done by youth. <br /> Brian Hartman — indicated that he was a consumer of vaping product and commented on <br /> businesses selling the products. He noted that kids will be resourceful and able to obtain <br /> these products in other ways if the restrictions are put in place, especially if they are already <br /> addicted. He indicated he has some issues with the recommendation regarding pricing of the <br /> products and is concerned businesses will need to close because of these bans. <br /> Audrey Abadilla — addressed questions on whether data already exists and provided <br /> information from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. She discussed the <br /> recommendation for minimum pricing and pack size and asked the commission to consider <br /> these carefully. Ms. Abadilla felt businesses selling these products should consider the affects <br /> to a person's health and related illnesses caused by tobacco products. She felt reducing <br /> access to these products could save lives and commented on how these products are being <br /> targeted to youth through advertising. <br /> Chairperson Parikh closed the meeting for public comment at 8:06 pm. <br /> Commissioner Clare commented on this being a multi-faceted issue and felt she didn't have <br /> enough data or knowledge to make generality comments and needed to do more research <br /> before she could make a recommendation. <br /> Commissioner Rubino Brumm agreed with Commissioner Clare. She felt the issue was <br /> epidemic, but more information was needed, especially from the Pleasanton Police <br /> Department, before she could make a recommendation. <br /> Commissioner Carlucci also agreed. He indicated he was impressed with the "go dark" <br /> comment and other compromises made by speakers and felt kids would get needed help if a <br /> good plan is put in place by the city but felt more dialog was needed. He stated that he agreed <br /> with and would support the recommendation in #5 but needed more information to make a <br /> recommendation on the other items. <br /> Chairperson Parikh indicated that she too agreed with item #5 but needed additional <br /> information on the other items. She questioned who drafted the report from staff that had been <br /> provided and felt the issue was sophisticated and wondered why it was something the Youth <br /> Commission had decided to take on. <br /> Commissioner Rubino Brumm commented on the advantages of the having the Tri-Valley <br /> cities work together on this matter. <br /> Commissioner Sedlak discussed reports provided to the commission on vaping that causes <br /> risks and affects to the quality of life and the Human Services Commission charter being that <br /> of looking at agencies that can provide assistance. He didn't feel it was the responsibility of <br /> Human Services Commission <br /> December 4, 2019 <br /> Page 4 <br />