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CityCouncil | 2011-11-01 | 5 | Alameda County Public Health Department; Rosalyn Moya, Alameda; Nayeli Cerpas, Alameda; Zalman Sher, Alameda (submitted photo). Urged revision to prohibit smoking in condominiums: Judith Fruge, Alameda (submitted comments); Michael Robles Wong, Alameda; Adrian Blakely, Alameda; Bruce Fiedler, Dublin (submitted comments); and Serena Chen, American Lung Association. Urged revision to exclude e-cigarettes: Andrew Webre, Berkeley (submitted comments); Chris Gaskill, Alameda; and Geoffrey Braithwaite, Tasty Vapor. Urged revision to allow smoking at bar patios: Joe Churchward, Alameda; Dan Nichols, Alameda; Samantha Beran, Alameda (submitted petition); Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA); Jon Spangler, Alameda; and Jake Thompson, Alameda. Urged revision to allow smoking cannabis: Lauren Vasquez, Alameda. Urged revision to allow smoking in rental units: Ron Salsig, Alameda. Opponent: Lola Brown, Alameda. Councilmember Johnson stated that she strongly encourages including condominiums; most condominiums are old and do not have good ventilation systems; second units and multi-unit structures should be included; questioned why the proposed ordinance would not apply to beaches; stated some type of exception should be given for outdoor seating in back areas of bars; requested further information on electronic cigarettes. The Senior Management Analyst stated the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulates electronic cigarettes like tobacco; people use electronic cigarettes to try to stop smoking; various groups are recommending prohibition of electronic cigarettes. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether people would not be able to use electronic cigarettes in apartments, to which the Senior Management Analyst responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Johnson stated people should be able to use electronic cigarettes in apartments if it helps them quit smoking. The Senior Management Analyst stated that the FDA has determined that electronic cigarettes should be regulated like tobacco. Mayor Gilmore inquired how electronic cigarettes would be regulated in apartments if no one can smell or see anything. The Senior Management Analyst responded electronic cigarettes have toxicity but are considered lower risk than smoking. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 November 1, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-11-01.pdf |