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Kristina Costanzo, Youth Commission, spoke regarding the realities of youth vaping in school sites and in the community. She noted addiction does not discriminate and spoke in support of the proposed ordinances. Chloe Xu, Hart Middle School, cited data which states tobacco use in youth starts with a flavored tobacco product. She stated the addiction which is stimulated by the flavored tobacco products and the negative health impacts. She spoke in support of a complete ban on flavored tobacco products to protect the health of younger generations. Tatiana Del Cid, Las Positas College, spoke about the diversity of students on campus, including minor students, who use flavored tobacco products. She cited a survey stating menthol is the second most popular flavored tobacco product. She supported a more comprehensive ban on flavored tobacco products and stated the desire for profits do not outweigh the negative impacts. Zaynah Shah, Youth Commission, spoke regarding the work the Commission is conducting on public service announcements on the dangers of flavored tobacco products. She referred to a survey which stated youth purchased tobacco products from stores. She supported the proposed ordinances. Tejas Prakash, Youth Commission, spoke about the work of the subcommittee which has been working on this topic. He noted the number of cities in the area which have adopted restrictions and regulations regarding flavored tobacco and vape products. He supported the proposed ordinances to protect the youth from the negative impacts Derek Dressler, Foothill High School, spoke regarding the "time, place, and manner" restriction which could potentially be applied to flavored tobacco products. He spoke regarding his experience with friends and fellow students who are currently facing the vaping and flavored tobacco epidemic. He spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. David Wilson noted he is a former addict and spoke of his experience with addiction, which he acknowledged was a disease. He stated the vape product saved his life and explained the difference between products which have proven negative health impacts. He noted he is in support of the proposed ordinances, noting adults can still access products. Jennifer Duncan stated her experience with youth noting we must use data and science to make common-sense policy. She addressed the need not to have a menthol exemption, as it is the most popular flavor. She spoke regarding the negative impacts related to menthol and cited statistics related to the deaths related to menthol. She spoke in support of banning flavored tobacco products in the community. Nathan Subramanian, Alameda County Tobacco Control Coalition, noted youth are enticed by low prices and youth-targeted sales marketing of flavored tobacco. Councilmember Brown inquired as to the cost of products, to which the speaker stated $8 is a commonly stated price. Ashley Sprader, Pleasanton Unified School District, noted the District's work with students on tobacco-related initiatives. She spoke regarding the resolution passed by the District to ban the use of flavored tobacco and ecigarettes on campus and the District's efforts to educate and train students and employees on tobacco-use prevention. Councilmember Testa clarified that the District has always been "smoke-free" and the speaker noted the current resolution also addressed the new products which have come on the market. Councilmember Testa inquired as to the District's process for addressing use of the products on school sites. The speaker conveyed education efforts, counseling and other tiered intervention, technologies to identify vaping use, and staffing efforts underway. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 14 February 18, 2020