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CityCouncil | 2018-03-06 | 16 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Matarrese stated Line 19 is growing and working. Mayor Spencer stated that she would prefer the ability to purchase Clipper Cards with cash. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (18-129) Recommendation to Approve the Implementing Regulations Governing a Request for Proposals Process for Allocating Limited Privilege to Apply for a Cannabis Business Permit and the Request for Proposals. The Economic Development Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired how subjective is the oral interview. The Economic Development Manager responded the oral interview is follow up questions from the review process and systematic questions would be asked; staff is primarily trying to get more information on the proposed categories. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether everyone being interviewed is being judged on equal categories; what objective standards are in the questions. The Economic Development Manager responded the criteria is not listed; stated different options have been discussed. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding options, the Economic Development Manager stated other cities have included consultants on the panel, or had just staff, or included staff from other cities on panels. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would be interested in hearing the public's opinion on the process. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff has ever heard of a committee chosen by Councilmembers. The Economic Development Manager responded in the negative. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether staff evaluated having a health expert, instead of law enforcement, on the panel. The Economic Development Manager responded staff reviewed a number of different scenarios, but felt the recommendation is best; .continued the presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 March 6, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-03-06.pdf |