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Councilmember Brown suggested that the City is being inconsistent by considering an implementation timeline different from what other cities have had, while aligning with other cities in terms of other areas of this issue. She why we are now looking at a 12-month implementation timeline while we began this conversation in February considering a 6-month timeline. Assistant City Attorney Seto explained that since the conversation began in February, some in the business community have indicated that this would change their business model and they would need more time. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Aditya India spoke in support of prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco. Connor Lam spoke in support of prohibiting the sale of electronic smoking devices. Brad Hirst spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and warns of the possibility of black-market tobacco sales if this ordinance is approved. He encouraged the utilization of non-criminal consequences for end users. Annie Tegen spoke in support of the ordinance, including prohibiting the sale of all flavored tobacco. She suggested that the details of the tobacco retail licensing be clearly spelled out. Jennifer Duncan spoke in support of the ordinance and reported on an informal survey on NextDoor which showed 80% of those Pleasanton residents responding believed that youth vaping is a problem. Sophia Thompson stated that vaping is a big problem for teenagers and supports banning all vaping products and flavored tobacco. Chong Wang spoke in support of the ordinance. John Nassar spoke in support of a 90-day implementation period and fining the store owner as well as the clerk when prohibited sales are made. Hamid Akbarzada spoke in opposition to the ordinance and supports delaying this discussion until the COVID pandemic is over, to allow for all the community to voice their opinion. Kristie Wang expressed her support for the ordinance and stressed the importance that the ordinance be specific and without loopholes. Owen Wise-Pierik voiced his support for the ordinance. Rosalyn Moya spoke in support of the ordinance and a tobacco retail license program. Amelia Shannon expressed her support for the ordinance, recommending a six-month implementation period. Craig Austin Wingate spoke in support of the ordinance and a tobacco retail license program. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 May 5. 2020