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CityCouncil | 2017-10-21 | 4 | Discussed increasing participation of black and brown communities in the legal cannabis industry: Lanese Martin, The Hood Incubator. Stated the ordinance does little to destigmatize marijuana; expressed concern over Police involvement; urged everyone work to get marijuana legalized at the federal level: Andrew Huntoon, Alameda. Stated that he is a cultivator and does not understand why cultivation is not allowed since warehouse space is available; cultivation can bring in more revenue than a dispensary; 30,000 square feet for cultivation brings in $8 million; the City could kick the business out if there are problems: Eric Heard. Discussed the buffer zone; stated that he is ready to submit a permit for a dispensary: John Ngu, Alameda. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 11:49 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:07 p.m. *** Councilmember Oddie made brief comments; expressed support for prioritizing incubator space, microbusinesses, deliveries, looking into adult use, nurseries, and a 1,000 foot buffer, with being open to a smaller buffer for manufacturing and labs; stated the statistics regarding equity concern him; requested more information; inquired whether manufacturing for adult use would be allowed. The Community Development Director responded testing and manufacturing would be allowed for adult use and medicinal. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for onsite consumption; discussed specific ordinance sections. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Community Development Director outlined the State law definition of sensitive uses. Councilmember Oddie suggested the ordinance read: "State licensed day care facility;" suggested adding Blanding and Harbor Bay Business Park as dispensary sites; stated manufacturing and testing should not be limited at this point; the smallest cultivation should be considered; inquired why research and development was removed. The Community Development Director responded research and development is not a license at the State level. Councilmember Oddie requested immigration status not be part of the background investigation; suggested the hours of operation be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; stated keeping labor peace at 10 employees is important. Special Meeting Alameda City Council October 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-21.pdf |