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Government Relations Director for American Cancer Society — Cancer Action Network Jen Grand-Lejano encouraged a strong, 1,000-foot buffer zone near youth areas and not exempting tobacco shops. She discussed California Department of Health data on the sale of tobacco products to youth by tobacco retailers and marketing towards youth. She urged the Commission to adopt the proposed resolution. Property owner of the Valero/7-Eleven gas station on Santa Rita Road Mike Rosebery discussed the monthly tobacco products sales at his store, the majority being cigarettes, and the impact the ordinance would have on his business. He stated he was a proponent of"going dark" and restricting tobacco-related advertisements from the youth. He indicated support of reducing the sale of vaping products. Seventh grade student Connor Lam indicated support of the 1,000-foot buffer. He referenced his former Physical Education teacher who asked students not to smoke and discussed vaping by youth. He discussed restrictions in surrounding cities and urged the Commission to approve the ordinance prohibiting the sale of tobacco products within 1,000 feet of schools. Brad Hirst indicated support for social responsibility but encouraged individual responsibility. He provided statistics on tobacco use and reminded the Commission that State law required individuals to be 21-years of age to purchase tobacco products. He expressed concern with government over regulation. 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. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 11 January 15, 2020