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CityCouncil | 2018-04-17 | 7 | (18-222) Recommendation to Approve the Implementing Regulations Governing a Request for Proposals (RFP) Process for Allocating Limited Privilege to Apply for a Cannabis Business Permit and the Request for Proposals. The Economic Development Manager gave a brief presentation. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Economic Development Manager stated the panel score for each category is an average score, not a collective score. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding the July 1st State deadline for testing labs, the Economic Development Manager stated staff recommended not including testing labs in the RFP because of the State deadline; Council wanted to be fair and include testing labs; as a result, any testing labs wanting to come to Alameda will be delayed due to the RFP process. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what connection the Mastick Recreation Manager has as the health member of the panel. The Economic Development Manager responded the City does not have individuals with a health background, but the Mastick Recreation Manager is covering that area because she works with seniors on a daily basis and knows a lot about their concerns. Expressed concern regarding the RFP process: Rich Moskowitz, Alameda Cannabis Times. Stated that he would love to be part of the Alameda community; he is concerned about the time constraint with the State deadline and the Alameda RFP process: Brian Brandley, Steep Hill Labs. Urged Councilmembers who voted against access to cannabis to recuse themselves from the item: Phil Redd, Alameda. Urged Council to consider the time constraint regarding the State deadline: Thomas Blank, Steep Hill Labs. Stated that she would love for her company to move to Alameda: Suzanne Blank, Steep Hill Labs. Stated Steep Hill and CW Analytical are the two oldest and most prestigious testing labs in the United States; Steep Hill would like to come to Alameda; urged Council to move quickly to select the labs due to the State deadline: Cathie Bennett Warner, Steep Hill Labs. Urged Council to address the timeliness for selecting the testing labs; stated labs are Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 April 17, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-04-17.pdf |