pages: CityCouncil/2010-05-04.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2010-05-04 | 15 | terms such as "over the counter sales" or "medical marijuana dispensaries"; stated the intent is give people in possession of marijuana defense by having a medical marijuana card; having money change hands for profit is not the intent; over the counter sales has very little connection between the person growing marijuana and the person accepting the marijuana; the situation does not include a primary care giver and most likely would be profitable; the dispensary across the bridge is set up to be a holistic approach to avoid prosecution. Mayor Johnson inquired how much revenue was generated in Alameda. The Assistant City Attorney responded the Finance Department has records required for business license purposes; stated information is confidential and cannot be released without an owner's authorization. Mayor Johnson inquired what type of reporting is required, to which the Assistant City Attorney stated the State Board of Equalization receives revenue figures. The Planning Services Manager stated the Oakland dispensary brings in millions of dollars. The Assistant City Attorney stated that the Oakland dispensary has one customer every five minutes. Mayor Johnson stated dispensaries are not co-ops but are big business. Councilmember Matarrese stated changes will be seen at some point; the ordinance should be adopted for three reasons: 1) the City should not establish businesses that are illegal under federal law or cannot comply with State law; the appropriate place to dispense the drug is in a hospital or pharmacy; 2) locations is an issue; nobody wants a dispensary next door; and 3) the cost of crafting something at this juncture is not appropriate; the City has more important things to address. Councilmember Matarrese moved introduction of the ordinance. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor deHaan stated the Webster Street business falsely represented itself to the City. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (10-209) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2010-2014 Five-Year Strategic Plan and the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Action Plan, and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 May 4, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-05-04.pdf |