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CityCouncil | 2018-11-07 | 16 | not agree with pharmacies selling tobacco products; she wants to be sensitive to the needs of local businesses. Vice Mayor Vella stated the issue is not only targeted to youth, it also involves people of color and women; increasing the price for little cigars should be considered; expressed concern over the three year portion of the item; stated the intent is to lower the amount of tobacco retail business over time; expressed disappointment in San Leandro for not banning menthol; stated banning online sales of tobacco products should be considered at the State level. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry about Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's suggested alternative to the three year-300 foot regulation, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the license should not run with the land if the business is sold. Councilmember Oddie discussed San Francisco's menthol ban; stated that he stands with social justice activists who value stopping tools of death from being perpetuated in communities of color and Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities. Councilmember Matarrese moved introduction of the ordinance with amendments to remove the three year window to sell a business and have the license carry with it, to include cigarillos into the pricing that is comparable to cigars, and to remove the option to have an in lieu fine versus suspension on the second and third offense to ensure people are not cost of businessing violations out. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer stated that she is disturbed by the notion that students are not aware of the harm cigarettes cause; students smoking in bathrooms and classrooms is unacceptable; schools should ensure students are not smoking in bathrooms or classrooms; Council banning the sale of flavored tobacco products does not stop products from being accessible online; encouraged all to take responsibility for smoking; stated the State regulations to increase fees and the purchase age to 21 is helpful; she agrees with banning flavored tobacco products but not menthol; it is important to teach youth to not smoke; she would not support the item. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmembers Ayes - 4, Mayor Spencer Noes - 1. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 November 7, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-11-07.pdf |