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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 30 | City and the residents. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Councilmember Oddie would like to focus on the dispensaries and onsite consumption; stated the list is too long; she would like to break it into parts to address the dispensaries and onsite consumption first. Councilmember Oddie responded the matter may not require an ordinance; he does not want to shut the door on any options. Vice Mayor Vella requested clarification about whether the staff presentation in September will include adult recreational use, not just medical use. The City Manager responded staff will include both. Vice Mayor Vella stated everything tends to be on Alameda Point; inquired whether Council would be able to review mapping and proposals for zoning for possible locations; stated her concern is location and options. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated staff needs direction from Council prior to providing possible locations; selection of a location will be difficult. Vice Mayor Vella inquired what the impact will be on the work currently being done on Councilmember Oddie's referral if the ban is lifted. The City Manager responded the consultants are reviewing the current medical marijuana ordinance and the State regulations, which will be part of the discussion in September. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether staff is also reviewing labor relative to businesses of certain sizes which cities can regulate further than State regulations. The City Manager responded that staff is currently reviewing State regulations. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she visited Harborside, which makes deliveries, the City is not cutting off patients who live in Alameda; regulations need to be put into place to ensure the City maintains local control; she understands the no smoking ordinance is silent on medical marijuana. Councilmember Matarrese stated questions still need to be answered so he does not see a reason not to have the referral go forward as direction; he would like to ensure the City makes an informed decision using experience from other cities; he would like to take into account that cannabis is still illegal federally; inquired whether the industry is a cash industry, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated the impacts of an all cash industry need to be reviewed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 29 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |