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CityCouncil | 2018-11-07 | 15 | Stated four out of five kids started with flavored tobacco; discussed health risks; urged menthol be included in the ban: Amanda Gutzwiller, Alameda Lung Association. Expressed concern over the products looking like candy and youth using the products: Shea Overstreet, Alameda. Stated banning menthol is illegal; discussed fines and online sales: Paul Sekhon, Alameda. Suggested having restrictions similar to Hayward, discussed statistics of approvals in other cities and penalties being too harsh: Bob Sekhon, Alameda. Submitted information; stated letters of support and a resolution are included in the material: Rosalyn Moya, ACTCC. Provided statistics on youth using tobacco products; stated youth favor flavored tobacco products: Karen Butter, Alameda. Stated the matter is a social justice, adult and youth issue; encouraged approval of the ban: Kwesi Wilkerson, AATCLC. Stated menthol should be an exception; he opposes the three year window and penalties: Matt Hussain, Alameda. Expressed support for the ordinance; stated one in four students are using some form of e-cigarette: Page Tomblin, Alameda Parent Teacher Association Council. Stated menthol is not the problem and should be exempted; the start date should be July 2020: Teresa. Stated the ban would be detrimental to store owners; urged menthol not be banned: Brian Lee, UC Liquor. Discussed JUUL products; stated students are asking for help to stop smoking: Serena Chen, Alameda. Stated Alameda retailers have a 98% compliance rate; youth purchase flavored tobacco products online: Raed Abdallah, Alameda. Stated the problem is the internet; stated the retail compliance rate is commendable: Frank George, Alameda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has reservations about the three year 300 foot ban and does not understand the rationale of having businesses near sensitive uses; she thinks menthol should be included in the ban based on comments and does Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 November 7, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-11-07.pdf |