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CityCouncil | 2017-09-05 | 10 | capacity as a School Board Member; she would like to hear from the community and stakeholders. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she does not want to go slow; she would like to do things in a considerate and thoughtful manner and take action with purpose; inquired if Council could bifurcate the conversation to look at manufacturing first. Mayor Spencer inquired how many Councilmembers support phasing. Vice Mayor Vella responded that she would be open to having a date certain to return. Mayor Spencer stated the phasing, which should be sooner rather than later, would be lab testing, manufacturing, distribution, deliveries, which is not brick and mortar dispensaries, and cultivation. The City Manager inquired whether staff could start with manufacturing and testing first. Mayor Spencer requested clarification from Vice Mayor Vella on her request. Vice Mayor Vella stated what she heard from her colleagues is to deal with lab testing and manufacturing. Mayor Spencer requested staff to call out the different categories and have Council respond. The Community Development Director stated lab testing is one item to address. Councilmember Matarrese stated people want a location to purchase cannabis in Alameda, which is the main issue; the easiest site to control, without a lot of cash around, is a lab; the Police Chief should not be responsible for administrating a land use and permit process; he is hoping staff can synthesize direction and provide a timeframe. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese is requesting staff to return only with labs and brick and mortar dispensaries. Councilmember Matarrese responded said direction is what he is hearing from constituents and colleagues; stated a phased in approach can include several options. Vice Mayor Vella stated she would like staff to clarify the priorities moving forward. The Community Development Director stated that she heard a majority consensus on a desire to update the smoking ordinance and review vaping and flavored tobacco; a phased in approach with manufacturing and testing in the beginning; she heard at least three votes to support a 1,000 foot buffer; there should be more community outreach; the land use decisions should be taken to the Planning Board; there is a desire to seriously review onsite consumption and to not have the Police Department head up the Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 6, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-09-05.pdf |