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CityCouncil | 2017-09-05 | 3 | Councilmember Oddie inquired how local ownership could be encouraged. Mr. Hall responded there are programs for local hiring. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the 600 foot regulation can be changed. Mr. Hall responded there is conflict regarding the regulation, which states both a minimum of 600 feet and 600 feet or whatever a local jurisdiction determines; stated he is unsure how the matter will be reconciled. The Community Development Director continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether dispensaries can be both medical and recreational under State Law. The Community Development Director responded currently the regulations do not allow for co-locations; stated staff is inquiring whether or not Council would like to allow co- locations. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the City is risking forfeiture of the building if a cannabis business is on City owned land. The Community Development Director responded there is risk of forfeiture of the building or land; stated it is unchartered territory; staff would recommend reviewing how things evolve at the federal level. Mayor Spencer inquired whether any cities allow cannabis businesses on city owned land. The Community Development Director responded there was a plant in Coalinga, but it was sold; stated a unique attribute of Alameda is the former Navy Base is still owned by the federal government; cannabis is illegal at the federal level; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired what is the definition of a youth center. The Community Development Director responded the State definition is contained in the ordinance; continued the presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Council could include a larger radius to include parks as a restricted area. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the ordinance contains the State minimums. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the map provided in the exhibit reflects the State Special Meeting Alameda City Council September 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-09-05.pdf |