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CityCouncil | 2017-11-07 | 19 | Stated by issuing only 4 or less business permits, Council is limiting the program to large, out of town operations and not supporting local businesses: Rich Moskowitz, Alameda for Safe Access. Noted a labor peace agreement just gives the employee the choice whether to belong to a union: Augustin Ramirez, International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Urged Council to allow delivery only businesses in the City of Alameda: Debra Mendoza, Alameda. Stated Steephill Labs will bring jobs and revenue to the City of Alameda: Tim Cowart, Steephill Labs. Stated there is no reason to have a 2 employee requirement for labor peace: Richard Poulson, West Alameda Business Association. Urged Council to keep the requirement for labor peace at 2 employees: Sharon Golden, Island Alameda Cannabis Community. Urged Council to allow delivery businesses; stated businesses should not be capped at 4 because it would cause small business owners to have to compete against large manufacturers; the ordinance is a slap in the face to small business owners: Melody Montgomery, TendaHead Topical. Expressed concerns with the fee study; suggested staff review all businesses in the fee study: Beth Kenny, Alameda. Submitted signatures of residents in support of local ownership for cannabis businesses in Alameda: Ryan Agabao, Alameda for Safe Cannabis Access. Stated that she supports smart cannabis regulations which adequately protect youth; she would like to see training required of staff handling cannabis: Serena Chen, Alameda. Expressed concern with onsite consumption; stated that she agrees with Mr. McDonough regarding labor peace: Karen Bey, Alameda. Stated that he supports the 1,000 foot buffer: Chuck Kapelke, PTA Council. Stated being so restrictive will essentially eliminate dispensaries from the Island: Stephen Cassidy, Bloom Innovations. Councilmember Oddie requested when considering the zoning, that the 1 mile distance be direction of travel; stated labor peace is not what is being characterized by some speakers; labor peace is to protect workers; he does not like the first come first serve process and would like an open RFP process; he will support the ordinance. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf |