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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 31 | Councilmember Oddie stated when staff comes back, he would like to see options and examples of what other cities are doing with regards to zoning. Mayor Spencer stated her referral is very specific regarding including options like preferences for owner operators who currently live in Alameda, conditional zoning regulations and limiting the number of dispensaries; she would like the support of Council to give further directions and have staff provide specific options on September 5th and return by September 19th; she would like the process to move faster and not wait until January. The City Manager responded that January is when the State regulations will take effect and recreational use becomes legal. Mayor Spencer stated the City should be able to do the ordinance now and be prepared to go forward with recreational use in January; she does not want to wait until January to go forward with medical use; she would like to expedite the process. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether Mayor Spencer is asking to have medical dispensaries before January 2018. Mayor Spencer responded that is what the City Manager stated. The City Manager responded she understood Mayor Spencer is requesting medical dispensaries to come in before recreational use. Mayor Spencer stated medical dispensaries are currently legal within the State; medical marijuana is available at dispensaries in other cities and not in Alameda; she does not want to wait until 2018 to discuss medical dispensaries; it is important to move forward with the medical portion now. Vice Mayor Vella inquired what is Mayor Spencer's timeline; stated the referral addresses other options; she does not see anything in the language of the referral that prioritizes medical dispensaries. Mayor Spencer responded since medical use is now legal, she would like to focus on proceeding with the medical aspect now. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether a draft ordinance would be presented September 5th meeting; stated that he would like to have language for the Council to review. The City Manager responded staff could bring examples from other cities to start. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would also like direction from Council to be taken into account. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 30 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |