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CityCouncil | 2018-07-24 | 26 | Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmembers Matarrese and Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for not changing the cap at this time. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff is going to ask about deliveries. The Economic Development responded that she could do so; stated a delivery only dispensary, without a retail location, could be one of the two dispensaries. Vice Mayor Vella suggested that two delivery only licenses be allowed in addition to the two dispensaries, separate from the existing dispensary cap. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the dispersion requirement would not apply to delivery only, to which Vice Mayor Vella responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated said suggestion is responsive to residents in need of medicinal marijuana who cannot get to dispensaries. Vice Mayor Vella stated allowing the use would attempt to get people to have a legal delivery service. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft is agreeable to have two delivery only businesses, to which Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese is agreeable, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the negative. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would be agreeable; he would also like the City to require a license for delivery services. Mayor Spencer stated four Councilmembers support two delivery only businesses; inquired whether delivery businesses outside the City should be required to get a license. The Economic Development Manager inquired whether Council is okay not having a dispersion requirement for the delivery only businesses, to which Mayor Spencer, Vice Mayor Vella, Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Oddie responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested staff review having delivery only businesses located in a business park. Mayor Spencer stated the matter would be addressed when it returns to Council. The Economic Development Manager stated regarding delivery licenses, staff is looking into allowing anyone with a legitimate business to get a business license in Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 July 24, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-24.pdf |