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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 38 | In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated staff is going to review Mountain View's ordinance and come back with a recommendation regarding whether or not to offer one year leases for existing tenants when there is a rent increase. (16-012) Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-5.15 regarding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to Define and Prohibit the Commercial Cultivation of Medical Marijuana in the City of Alameda to Protect the City's Jurisdiction Regarding Cultivation, While Preserving the Opportunity to Have a Robust Discussion About Medical Marijuana Cultivation at a Later Date. [The Proposed Amendment is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alternations to Land Use Limitations.] Introduced. The Planning Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Oddie stated the ordinance prohibits cultivation; the community has not had a discussion; Assembly Bill 21 is on track to pass and be signed by the Governor; that he would prefer the ordinance not take effect if the March 1st deadline vanishes; the City could emulate Placer County, which has declared a local preemption, rather than creating a ban. The City Planner stated agriculture and horticulture are permitted by right in Alameda's residential districts, as well as industrial and commercial; the City would be in a bind if someone made a request tomorrow; Placer County is requiring use permits and has not made a decision about which districts will allow the use; noted the ordinance can be opened back up; stated that he believes the City will start receiving requests. Vice Mayor moved introduction of the ordinance; stated the matter could be opened back up when the State law is clear; now not the time for a robust discussion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Oddie - 1. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 38 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |