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CityCouncil | 2018-11-27 | 7 | *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:14 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Stated taking away a tobacco licenses is killing businesses; stated his father's ability to pays for his college will be impacted: Didar Bhullar, Alameda. Expressed support for the buffer zones; urged support of health over profit: Shea Overstreet, Alameda. Expressed support for the flavored tobacco ban and concern for small businesses; suggested starting January 1, 2020: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Stated the issue comes down to money; expressed support: John F. Sykes, Alameda. Stated taking away tobacco licenses will not solve the problem; suggested businesses be given time to sell: Anil Pandey, Alameda. Stated no one will lose their license; stated new owners purchasing businesses will be aware: Lizzy Velton, American Heart Association. Outlined cities that have adopted similar measures; stated local measures are needed: Philip Gardner, Alameda. Stated city governments have reduced tobacco use; expressed sympathy for merchants: Serena Chen, Alameda. Stated tobacco companies cannot advertise, so marketing occurs in stores: Holly Schneider, Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD). Expressed support for changing the guidelines to door to door, exempting certain stores and meeting with businesses: Raed Abdulah, Alameda. Expressed concern for businesses: Robert Todd, Alameda. Discussed marketing tactics of tobacco companies: Irene Nikka, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Stated the ordinance has a big flaw; people selling stores will be impacted: Ann Sekhon, Alameda. Discussed his business: Shapoor Zazai, Alameda. Stated small businesses will be impacted; urged reconsideration; suggested the effective date change to 2020: Theresa James, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 27, 2018 5 | CityCouncil/2018-11-27.pdf |