pages: CityCouncil/2010-05-04.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2010-05-04 | 13 | Councilmember Matarrese requested an explanation of the Planning Board's consideration of having limited locations; inquired whether extending the moratorium is an option. The Planning Services Manager stated the Planning Board thought that potential locations would be worth exploring; specific locations were not identified; under State law, cities can adopt moratoriums for a maximum of two years; the current moratorium ends in June; Council could extend the moratorium to November. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how much staff time would be needed, what the cost would be, and what would not get done if Council gave direction to have staff review the matter. The Planning Services Manager responded drafting the ordinance would not take a lot of time; stated staff would look at other ordinances as models; immediate, negative responses would be received once potential locations were made public; four to six Planning Board hearings would be needed; Community Development has four and a quarter employees; everything is backed up; high priorities would be slowed down; nobody wants locations next door; Oakland's dispensary across the Park Street Bridge is a major operation; parking is tremendous. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether money is budgeted for the operation. The Planning Services Manager responded the effort is completely unfunded; stated staff would need to come back with a budget amendment. Councilmember Tam inquired where is the Oakland dispensary, to which the Planning Services Manager responded across the Park Street Bridge off the 16th Street exit by Motel 6. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Alamedans go to the Oakland dispensary. The Planning Services Manager responded that he does not know; stated that he would recommend the dispensary if someone is qualified and has the appropriate doctor's recommendation; the dispensary is very professional. Councilmember Tam stated Alameda Hospital's pain management center is the ideal location in Alameda; however, Alameda Hospital would lose Medicare payments because marijuana is a federally banned substance; inquired who, within the City, should be in charge of a dispensary. The Planning Services Manager responded staff has been asked why a medical marijuana dispensary could not be located at a pharmacy or hospital; stated there is an issue between State and federal law; the City would not regulate how a hospital dispenses legal drugs. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 May 4, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-05-04.pdf |