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CityCouncil | 2017-10-21 | 7 | Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's request that staff provide a specific date when the matter will return, the Community Development Director stated staff would recommend returning 12 months after the effective date, which would be December 2018. In response to the Community Development Director's inquiry about allowing two dispensaries, Councilmember Matarrese expressed support for one; Mayor Spencer expressed support for four; Vice Mayor Vella expressed support for two; Councilmember Oddie expressed support for two; and Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for two. Dispensary locations were discussed. In response to the City Attorney's inquiry whether Council agrees to the 1,000 foot buffer zone, Council voted as follows: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. Following discussion of the distance between dispensaries, the Community Development Director stated the Council consensus is to allow dispensaries anywhere outside the 1,000 foot buffer zone and approximately one and a half miles apart. The definition of sensitive uses was discussed and the map was reviewed. Council consensus was to have staff review the definition to determine whether parks with Recreation Centers would be included and provide two new maps with the Recreation Centers added: one with a 1,000 foot buffer and one with a 600 foot buffer. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry about allowing nurseries, a majority of Council expressed support. The Community Development Director stated the ordinance will only permit a Cultivation Permit Type 7, which is nurseries. A majority of Council voted in favor of allowing only one nursery. Eligibility to receive State grants was briefly discussed. The Council discussed nursery locations. *** Vice Mayor Vella left the dais at 2:03 p.m. and returned at 2:04 p.m. *** In response to the Community Development Director's inquiry regarding permitting one nursery located in the manufacturing zone with the same buffer zone as dispensaries, Special Meeting Alameda City Council October 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-21.pdf |