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CityCouncil | 2018-03-06 | 19 | process. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City can charge sales tax on manufactured products until the matter is brought before the voters. The Economic Development Manager responded manufactures do not pay the sales tax; stated sales tax is paid at the retail level. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Assemblymember Bonta's Bill applies to any marijuana conviction regardless of the quantity and offense charge. The Economic Development Manager responded that she would have to research said matter. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired who will monitor applicants to addresses inequities that impact low income people and people of color and whether the applicant can receive points for that. The Economic Development Manager responded that will be a part of the proposal process; stated upon renewal, the applicant would have to verify the requirements have been met. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a penalty for stating the applicant would do something but not do it. The Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the permit would not be renewed. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether proposed locations would be publicly disclosed and if the Letter of Intent (LOI) meets the criteria. The Economic Development Manager responded the LOI would be for a lease; stated that she is unsure about the location being publicly disclosed due to the contract being a real estate transaction; a real estate LOI or an option to purchase would tie the site down, versus a Letter of Interest, which is not acceptable because it does not do anything but say the applicant is interested and does not provide a commitment; a Letter of Interest will not be acceptable. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's question regarding Assemblymember Bonta's Bill, the Community Development Director stated the Bill has automatic expungement or reduction of a prior cannabis conviction for an act that is not a crime as of January 1, 2017 or for a crime that, as of that date, is subject to a lesser sentence. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether that means lower quantities, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 March 6, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-03-06.pdf |