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CityCouncil | 2017-11-07 | 16 | The Community Development Director stated the ordinance prohibits any cannabis owned businesses on City owned property. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern over allowing cannabis activity while still negotiating with the U.S. Navy. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff's only concern is that the building is transferred to private ownership. The Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated currently, only zoning is being addressed. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Assistant City Attorney stated a private transaction is separate from the City selling or leasing something. Mayor Spencer inquired if the building is privately owned is staff willing to zone the property for a possible cannabis location without jeopardizing any future transaction with the U.S. Navy. The Assistant City Attorney requested clarification whether the question is that the City is jeopardizing the future sale of land by zoning the area for cannabis. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether staff has any concerns about the zoning. The Assistant City Attorney responded the City has power to deal with land use matters. The Community Development Director stated the land use issue is not before Council tonight; continued the presentation. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether staff has to return the zoning issue to the Planning Board, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the requirement is in State law. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether Council can give direction to the Planning Board. The City Attorney responded staff would make a recommendation to the Planning Board. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether staff could skip addressing zoning since the matter has to return to Council after the Planning Board. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the rest of Council agreed, to which Council concurred. The Community Development Director continued the presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 November 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf |