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Kina Atkin Yamaguchi, Foothill High School, spoke regarding seeing her friend's vaping and the sales tactics targeting youth through the use of flavored tobacco products. She spoke regarding the use of the products by addicted students at school sites. She spoke in support of the proposed ordinances. Sophia Thompson, Harvest Park Middle School, stated she has heard there is much use of flavored tobacco at Amador Valley High School. She provided statistics related to early use of tobacco products and spoke in support of banning flavored tobacco products. Kushnamitra Parkash thanked the City Council for the opportunity to address the City Council on this topic. She noted the rise of youth utilizing flavored tobacco products has negative health impacts and addictive factors. She spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and provided information regarding the constitutionality of alcohol laws in the South. Ingrid Zhang provided an example of her sister who is allergic to mint and was exposed to second hand flavored tobacco mint smoke. She spoke in support of a complete ban regarding flavored tobacco products similar to Dublin and Livermore. Esther Zhou, Amador Valley High School, stated that the hazards of vaping and flavored tobacco products are equally applicable to all ages and demographics. She supported the proposed ordinances and the restriction of these types of hazardous uses. Shreya Sati, Amador Valley High School, spoke regarding the sales targeting tactics deployed by the tobacco industry to lure youth into using flavored tobacco products. She provided data from surveys regarding youth use of flavored tobacco products. She spoke in support of the proposed ordinances. Christina Taft, Amador Valley High School, noted her experience with students who have become addicted to tobacco products and the negative sales tactics deployed by the tobacco industry. She provided statistics regarding the use of tobacco products by youth and the impacts on their health. She spoke in support of the proposed ordinances. Rachel (no last name given), Harvest Park Middle School, spoke regarding her experience with students vaping at her school. She spoke regarding the impacts of peer pressure and potential family reasons for youth use of flavored tobacco products. She supported the 1000-foot buffer and suggested the enforcement of youth identification prior to purchase of tobacco products. Kacie Hu, Harvest Park Middle School, stated the rumors regarding students vaping at school sites, and particularly in restrooms. She provided statistics regarding a recent survey stating youth tobacco use is an issue in Pleasanton, and cited the reasons for youth use of flavored tobacco products. She spoke in support of the proposed TRL laws and the results of a survey which showed the success of TRL enforcement actions. Ethan Han, Harvest Park Middle School, stated his experience regarding the youth use of flavored tobacco products. He noted his own responsibility to help raise awareness of this issue and encourage the community to help as well. He spoke in support of the proposed ordinances, noting the 1000-foot buffer zone. Aditya India stated that most youth do not support smoking, however, are lured in by flavored tobacco products. He cited statistics that youth purchase the products at retail stores and noted the stores regularly violate laws and regulations regarding the sale of the products to youth. He also noted the increase of the product price and eliminating discounts could have a large impact on youth use of the products. He spoke in support of the ordinances as well as a complete ban on flavored tobacco products. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 14 February 18,2020