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Amy Shannon spoke as a parent and public health professional regarding tobacco use and the ease of access to tobacco products for underage youth. She encouraged the use of a buffer and to honor the recommendations of the Youth Commission. She suggested consideration of enforcement mechanisms and reminded the Commission of the City's goal to promote healthy community. Rosalyn Moya referenced the 1,000-foot buffer and density pertaining to deciding the bigger distance. She referenced the tobacco use licenses and demonstrated various product packaging and marketing geared towards youth. Pleasanton Resident Helena Jin spoke regarding the Youth Commission's study that 74 percent of youth obtained tobacco products through a retail store. She referenced the numbers of youth playing in the parks or at recreation facilities each day. She suggested the City of Pleasanton act, like the neighboring cities adopting ordinances. Jannell Gladen, mother to two teen boys and Tri-Valley resident, discussed her work in schools and with youth. She stated her son began vaping between fifth and sixth grade. She suggested limiting access to youth, to help curb usage. She expressed concern with the visibility of advertisements for tobacco and vape products. She suggested the City have consistent policies with surrounding cities. Kristie Wang, mother of two teenage children, referenced the effect of the ordinance passed by the City of Livermore, which became effective January 1, 2020. She discussed enforcement and the support and advocacy of the Livermore Police Department. She stated youth were going to other cities to get their products. 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. Excerpt: Draft Planning Commission Minutes, January 15, 2020 Page 4 of 9