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CityCouncil | 2018-11-07 | 12 | Councilmember Oddie inquired if the presentation addresses issues and concerns related to public health. The Assistant City Attorney responded the issue of public health is discussed in the staff report and the ordinance. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the tobacco retailers raised any concerns about putting a product into the market that essentially kills people; and if there is any difference between menthol and regular tobacco products. The Assistant City Attorney responded menthol is shown to be more harmful than non- menthol products; stated ads for menthol products are primarily targeted at youth and minority groups. Councilmember Oddie stated retailers are requesting an exemption for a more harmful product that is targeted at youth and minority groups. The Assistant City Attorney continued the presentation. Vice Mayor Vella stated the staff report includes an option to keep menthol tobacco products behind the counter at tobacco retail locations; inquired if tobacco could products be kept behind the counter at all retail stores. The Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella stated some of the exemptions raised at meetings are already required of tobacco retailers; inquired if current practices were considered, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the public health concerns are addressed in the ordinance; completed the presentation. Provided smoking statistics and reviewed advertising tactics: Irene Nikkah, American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network. Suggested the buffer zone be to the front door of business; expressed concern over broken leases and adults not having access to flavored tobacco products to quit smoking: Marilyn Pepper. Stated the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) opposes the ordinance as proposed: Jaime Rojas, NATO. Stated that he supports the ordinance: Don Sherratt, Alameda Stated most kids start with flavored or menthol cigarettes; San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Richmond, San Pablo, and Marin County have bans: Phillip Gardiner, African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC). Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 November 7, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-11-07.pdf |