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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 27 | CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (17-437) The City Manager thanked the Coast Guard for help with 4th of July parade; stated Building 91, owned by Joe Ernst, is in line for becoming an organic malt cultivation facility, the building is being purchased for $3 million, which starts the City's contribution for improving the infrastructure at Alameda Point. Councilmember Matarrese requested an update on Public Utilities Board (PUB) local solar and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). The City Manager stated RECs are green credits that the City can sell to other companies that are not as green; the City has used the money for additional green efforts; the question at the next PUB meeting will be how to spend the approximately $9 million; the City's previous goals are community solar; AMP is conducting a feasibility study on Mount Trashmore as a possible site for community solar. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the feasibility study is currently underway, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the REC funds will be allocated. The City Manager responded direction will be given on how to allocate the funds. Vice Mayor Vella inquired what is the timeline for the feasibility study. The City Manager responded that she is unaware but she will find out. COUNCIL REFERRALS (17-438) Consider Directing Staff to Propose Regulations to Authorize Convenient and Safe Cannabis Businesses in Alameda. (Mayor Spencer) Mayor Spencer made brief comments regarding the referral. Councilmember Oddie requested an update from staff. The City Manager stated the previous referral was medium priority due to the timeline for the State regulations; staff has held an internal workshop regarding cannabis and is going to have the consultant return to share information with Council tentatively set for the September 5th Council meeting; Council will address activities that should be regulated and policy planning; the City has until January 2018; the City's quality of life survey includes a question regarding opinions on cannabis. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to have dispensaries sooner rather than later. Stated she is a patient and a potential business owner; she owns a topical cannabis Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 26 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |