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