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Austin Wingate, Alameda County Tobacco Control Coalition, commended the City's efforts to keep <br /> youth protected from the hazards of tobacco and flavored tobacco products. He spoke regarding <br /> Dublin and Livermore policies and noted any exemptions do not adequately protect youth. <br /> Maritess Simmons, Pleasanton PTA Council President, expressed her support for Item No. 12 and <br /> encouraged City Council pass the item. She presented City Council with 200 signature cards from <br /> concerned parents regarding the item. <br /> Vinyay Singh expressed his opposition for Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council reconsider the <br /> item. He encouraged City Council to make the distinction between selling to adults and selling to <br /> children rather than a full ban on vaping products. <br /> Bruce Daggy expressed his support for Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council pass the item. <br /> Kyoko Takayama expressed her support for Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council pass the <br /> item. <br /> Weldon Theobaud expressed his opposition for Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council to <br /> reconsider the item to make the distinction between flavored tobacco and menthol cigarettes. In <br /> response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, he also noted his establishment scans identification to ensure <br /> they are selling products to consumers of appropriate age. <br /> Rick Kutler, Cigar Parlor, noted his establishment also scans identification to ensure they are selling <br /> products to consumers of appropriate age. He expressed his opposition for Item No. 12 and <br /> encouraged City Council to reconsider the item to make the distinction between the items proposed <br /> and flavored pipe tobacco and flavored cigars. <br /> Joseph Haddad expressed his opposition for Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council to <br /> reconsider the item to allow sales only at tobacco shops with a system that can identify fake <br /> identification cards. <br /> Councilmember Testarequested clarification from staff as to which shops have failed Tobacco <br /> Compliance. <br /> Mike Roesbery expressed his opposition for Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council to reconsider <br /> the item to make the distinction between flavored tobacco products and menthol cigarettes. <br /> Brad Hirst, representing Mr. Roesbery, expressed his opposition for Item No. 12 and encouraged <br /> City Council to reconsider the item to make the distinction between tobacco products and vaping <br /> products. He expressed concern this will encourage a black market for sales. <br /> Kelly Mokashi expressed her support for Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council pass the item <br /> but wants the City to ensure the items are not sold to youth. <br /> Kristie Wang expressed her support for Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council pass the item. <br /> In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Ms. Wang advised the phase-out in Livermore was <br /> 30 days but enforcement did not take place until January 1, 2020. <br /> Paul Cummings, Alameda County Tobacco Control Program Director, expressed his support for <br /> Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council pass the item. <br /> Paula Lorenz expressed her support for Item No. 12 and encouraged City Council pass the item. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 13 of 14 February 18, 2020 <br />