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CityCouncil | 2018-07-24 | 17 | Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff would consider an extension if development does not occur, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded staff is always flexible with tenants; stated if the development does not move forward, staff would entertain an extension; the school is encouraged to find a long-term home. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Assistant Community Development Director stated staff is working with brokers and trying to be as creative as possible with the City's dwindling stock. Vice Mayor Vella stated having early childhood education is essential. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the current location seems like such a happy place; stated the school is needed on the West End. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:18 p.m. (18-446) Recommendation to: 1) Receive a Semi-Annual Report on Cannabis, including an Update on the Request for Proposals (RFP) Process (Outcomes and Lessons Learned); 2) Provide Direction Regarding Potential Amendments to Local Law Concerning Cannabis, including (a) Maintain Cap on Testing Laboratories, (b) Allow Processing of Applications for Nursery Cultivation and Manufacturing on a First-Come, First-Served Basis, (c) Amendments Affecting Dispensaries and Nursery Cultivation Businesses, including Modify Buffer Zones, Dispersion Requirement, Zoning, and Adult Use, and (d) Confirmation of Use of RFP Process to Administer Cap; and 3) Receive Update Concerning Other Areas Relating to Cannabis, Including Regulation of Cannabis Delivery, and Cannabis Tax. The Economic Development Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired why the cannabis retail area on Park Street disappeared. The Economic Development Manager responded a new business, Mathanasium, went in and the address for Ruby's Tumbling was corrected. Mayor Spencer inquired whether either business qualifies as sensitive under the State regulations, to which the Economic Development Manager responded Ruby's Tumbling qualifies; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff has reached out to the districts regarding changes, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the negative; continued the presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 July 24, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-24.pdf |