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CityCouncil | 2017-09-05 | 11 | operator permit or the land use permit and have permits administered by Community Development; she heard a majority in support of said items; she took a lot of notes; suggested Council consider a ban. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council has four votes for medicinal dispensaries, to which Councilmember Matarrese, Councilmember Oddie and Vice Mayor Vella responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like more information on the public safety regarding onsite consumption; she believes Council is sending staff out in a lot of different directions. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a majority vote to include distribution. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what has happened in other jurisdictions with the business being all cash and what type of risks exists; stated piles of cash put people at risk and he would like to discuss the issue. Mayor Spencer inquired whether employees pay into Social Security. Mr. Hall responded one owner's solution was to hire a temporary firm that is in charge of allocating money for Social Security; there are a variety of solutions. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated temporary agency do not give benefits; she is concerned about allowing dispensaries without knowing how to handle the cash; laboratory and manufacturing have less cash; she cannot support something that has employees brought in from a temporary agency. The City Manager stated staff can return with options for the Council to consider; staff has noted the Council direction. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not believe there should be a lot of work for staff; staff has an expert and examples from other cities; inquired whether there are three Councilmembers in support of manufacturing, testing and medicinal dispensaries. Vice Mayor Vella stressed the importance of bifurcating manufacturing and testing from medicinal dispensaries due to the outstanding questions related to dispensaries. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the issues can be on parallel tracks. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how many other pending items will not be dealt with due to staff allocating time to cannabis. Mayor Spencer inquired whether distribution can be included and if there are three votes for distribution. Special Meeting Alameda City Council September 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-09-05.pdf |