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CityCouncil | 2018-04-17 | 8 | different from the other cannabis-related businesses and support the public health and safety of consumers: Emily Richardson, CW Analytical. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Economic Development Manager stated the ordinance does not require testing labs go through the RFP process; Council's directed staff to include labs in the RFP; the labs could just apply, as an alternative to the RFP process, and could be on a first-come-first-serve basis; three labs have expressed interest, but only two slots are available. Mayor Spencer inquired why the list of participating staff does not list the names, to which the Economic Development Manager responded the names were not included in case a staff person leaves; stated the position could be filled without having to come back to Council. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Economic Development Manager read the participating staff's names and the areas they would cover. Mayor Spencer clarified the process regarding staff and the ordinance; inquired why there is a prohibition on research during the selection process. The Economic Development Manager responded outside research should not be conducted so that the panel would not be biased and could evaluate the proposals on their merit. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is ability to request more information on applicants during the evaluation process, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the process is unique to the cannabis industry, to which the Community Development Director responded the process is a standard for all RFPs; stated evaluations typically do not allow outside research; staff would evaluate whether or not applicants put their best foot forward. The Acting City Manager stated the questions are the same, but clarifying questions could be asked. Mayor Spencer inquired whether follow-up questions are allowed, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the questions are standard with the intent of follow-up questions to clarify. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support having a cap on testing labs; she views the matter as a public health and safety issue as well as a jobs issue; she hopes Council can figure out a way to expedite the process for labs and address the cap since there are three labs interested in two spots. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she wants to make it clear to the public that the ordinance Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 April 17, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-04-17.pdf |