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CityCouncil | 2017-11-07 | 23 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated her notes read that the Vice Mayor's concern was employee safety; hours of operation should be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Councilmember Oddie stated the extra hour was to allow for closing up shop, delivering or receiving product, or going to the bank. Mayor Spencer inquired whether hours of operation means when a customer can come into the store, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the language could be clarified; stated that she would like the language to read: "hours open to the public are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The City Manager responded business hours is used because a lab does not have customers. Mayor Spencer stated the language needs to be amended. Vice Mayor Vella stated the hours of operation pertains to the business hours; the extra hour is to go to the bank, get shipments or conduct business. Mayor Spencer stated the language needs to be clear. The Community Development Director stated the only entity open to the public is dispensaries; the language will be clarified. The City Manager stated three votes are needed to pass the ordinance tonight; if there are not three votes, Council needs to focus on a ban to meet the State regulations; if there are enough changes or Council does not have the three votes, time should be spent focusing on the ban. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council would accept two nurseries, to which Council did not agree. Mayor Spencer inquired whether food can be allowed by State law, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded State law only prohibits alcohol. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether allowing food is a different type of permit; stated a medicinal dispensary allows for edibles. The Community Development Director responded food means non-cannabis infused food. Vice Mayor Vella stated the applicant can apply for the required permit; the ban would even restrict vending machines. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf |