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All members voted in favor. Motion adopted. 33. ORDINANCE 75 -18 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, providing for the submission to the registered voters of the City of Lakewood a proposed amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood. (pg.87) Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to refer to Committee of the Whole. All members voted in favor. Motion adopted. 34. Communication from Councilmember Litten regarding tobacco use legislation. (pg.89) Motion by Mr. Litten, seconded by President O'Leary to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion adopted. 3 5. ORDINANCE 76 -18 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, enacting Chapter 1727, Cigarette and Tobacco Vendors; Sales to Persons Under 21, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to amend and create regulations involving licensing for and sales of tobacco products. (pg.90) Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to refer to Health & Human Services Committee. All members voted in favor. Motion adopted. Wendy Hyde — Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation Ms. Hyde expressed full support for raising the minimum sales age of tobacco products from 18 to 21. She reported facts and figures about nicotine use among teens concluding that it is a major public health problem with alarming health consequences. She explained about e- cigarettes and how they work. She remarked that raising the age will reduce exposure to nicotine products in the high school population. Mr. Bullock noted that tobacco prevention has been backsliding over the years and the connection between tobacco use and rising health care costs. He expressed enthusiasm for discussing the issue further. Mr. Anderson noted that the FDA has recommended increasing the age of sale to 21. He condemned the practices of marketing nicotine to youth. Randy Burch — Ohio Vapor Trade Association Mr. Burch reached out with his contact information and offered to answer any questions.