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President of the Pleasanton Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Council Maritess Simmons provided a summary of Pleasanton youth in relation to neighboring cities in terms of e-cigarette use; she encouraged strong enforcement processes. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Chair Ritter requested clarification on the staff recommendation for the Planning Commission. Ms. Seto explained that the Planning Commission should consider the Youth Commission's recommendation regarding the restriction of tobacco sales within 1 ,000 feet of public schools, public parks and public recreation facilities conforms with the General Plan and to provide any policy recommendations to forward to the City Council. She confirmed that the City did not currently have a tobacco retail license ordinance. Commissioner Pace asked about the possibility for licensing offsetting the cost of increased responsibility of the Police Department. Ms. Seto explained that fees could only be set at a cost recovery level. She stated other cities licensing fee was approximately $300-900 for initial application. Commissioner Balch asked if the current ban on smoking in city parks included all tobacco products. Ms. Seto confirmed that it included all tobacco products including electronic cigarettes in City parks and public trails, with an exception of golf courses. In response to Commissioner Ritter, Ms. Seto confirmed that similar restrictions were recently adopted for schools. Commissioner Brown asked which other cities had licensing. Ms. Seto referenced the Agenda Report listing other nearby cities with licensing. Commissioner Allen disclosed her discussions with staff from the City of Livermore and explained grandfathered retailers would lose their license if caught selling illegally to minors. She discussed American Lung Association data listing cities in California with buffers. She continued commenting on the critical need to protect the youth and the epidemic surrounding tobacco use. She referenced other cities with ordinances in place to protect youth. She indicated support for not grandfathering retailers and providing one year for retailers to expend existing inventory and bring in alternate products to make up for revenue loss. She stated she was open to consideration of "going dark" in conjunction with a strong tobacco licensing program, with stiff fines and loss of grandfathering. Commissioner Balch inquired about Commissioner Allen's thought on tobacco shops versus tobacco retailers. Commissioner Allen responded that she struggled with that distinction but could support grandfathering tobacco shops. Ms. Seto confirmed that the age limit for tobacco shops was 18-years-old or the individual must be accompanied by an adult. Excerpt: Draft Planning Commission Minutes, January 15, 2020 Page 5 of 7