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CityCouncil | 2018-03-06 | 20 | Mayor Spencer inquired whether increasing the number of manufacturing or any types of cannabis businesses is not being considered tonight. The Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative; stated an increase in the number would mean amending the ordinance. Mayor Spencer stated Council is being asked to review the criteria for the RFP; a few speakers requested Council increase the limits, which is not before Council today so action cannot be taken on said request; increasing the number of the different types of businesses would be a new process because the Council has already given direction and the ordinance has been adopted; inquired whether staff could address the speaker's concerns about community property rights. The Assistant City Attorney responded regulations regarding the community property rights have been removed from the State regulations; stated staff will review whether local jurisdiction can still consider community property rights; if it is not permitted, a cleanup amendment to the ordinance can be done. Mayor Spencer inquired how the points for security is addressed in the evaluation. The Economic Development Manager responded per the ordinance, the application requires an extensive security plan; stated staff would ensure the cannabis business operator knows how to operate a cannabis business. Mayor Spencer inquired whether security is part of the 25 points. The Economic Development Manager responded the security portion is a part of the 15 points. Councilmember Oddie stated that he was told security would be a part of the 50 points. The Economic Development Manager inquired whether the question is regarding the written proposal, which reads: "description of the company's understanding of, and approach to, running the cannabis business." Mayor Spencer inquired whether the section is under the 15 points, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the follow up in the interview would be part of the 50 points. Mayor Spencer requested the language be cleaned up to provide better direction; inquired whether there can be rubrics for each of the criteria. The Community Development Director responded staff has established broad categories against which the proposals will be evaluated. Mayor Spencer inquired how the 25 points are weighted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 March 6, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-03-06.pdf |