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CityCouncil | 2017-10-21 | 6 | requested the City Clerk read the October 17th Closed Session announcement. The City Clerk read the announcement. Mayor Spencer stated that she has requested more information on the arrest data and school records; provided background information on referrals; stated that she supports the voters approving the decriminalization of marijuana; she will support anything to make cannabis legal; discussed disparate impacts and the black market; stated that she supports the 600 foot buffer zone, reducing the stigma, the 21 year old age limit, and onsite consumption; suggested that Council review the list to determine where there are three votes. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether whatever Council does not regulate will be banned, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer noted the schools have education programs, which she supports. The Community Development Director inquired whether Council wants information on the equity program prior to enacting an ordinance. Mayor Spencer responded the information should be provided to Council immediately; stated the ordinance first reading should be on November 7th. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not see how Council can have a first reading without the equity clause; Council cannot make a determination on the data until there is a public meeting. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the equity clause is in the regulations or part of the permitting process. The Community Development Director responded currently, the ordinance is silent and does not address an equity program; stated the equity program in Oakland has two permit dispensary categories; half of the permits are reserved for the equity program; tackling amendments to include equity in the ordinance could take at least six months. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the matter could come back to Council when staff returns with the dispensary permit selection process, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. A majority of Council concurred with the suggestion. In response to the Community Development Director's inquiry about allowing medicinal dispensaries, the Council voted unanimously. In response to the Community Development Director's inquiry about supporting adult use dispensaries, the Council voted as follows: Ayes: Mayor Spencer - 1. Noes: Special Meeting Alameda City Council October 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-21.pdf |