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CityCouncil | 2018-07-24 | 19 | vote - 5. *** Continued his comments; suggested maintaining the one mile dispersion requirement and allowing a third retail dispensary and adult use: Nick Portolese, Portman Enterprises. Discussed destigmatizing the use of cannabis; urged Council to create a working ordinance: Andrew Huntoon, Alameda. Stated marijuana is safer than alcohol: Phillip Redd, Alameda. Submitted information; stated Coastal Dispensary learned about Ruby's Tumbling being 750 feet away after responding to the RFP; suggested the buffer zone be reduced to 600 feet and the number of licenses be increased; stated the State made a change to allow deliveries in any jurisdiction: Elisa Stewart, Coastal Dispensary. Stated that he is the author of the initiative; he is glad the City has learned from the process; 9 businesses were interested in setting up manufacturing in Alameda; outlined his concerns with the RFP process; urged allowing adult use and minimizing the one mile dispersion: Rich Moskowitz, Alameda. (18-448) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the remaining items [the referral and closed session]. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of considering the remaining items. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Expressed concern over the potential hazard to young people and revising the ordinance provisions; stated the provisions were set up to protect youth; questioned what data has changed in six months: Serena Chen, Alameda. Urged the Council to modify the RFP to allow adult use retail sales, raise the cap to three dispensaries and remove the one mile dispersion: Ryan Agabao, Alameda Safe Cannabis Access. Stated that he applied for a retail cannabis operation permit on the East side of town along the Park Street corridor; expressed support for the proposed amendments and specifically lowering the buffer zones for sensitive uses to 600 feet: Tyler Champlin, CN Holdings. Mayor Spencer stated everyone supports reducing tobacco use, which does not have Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 July 24, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-24.pdf |