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CityCouncil | 2018-10-16 | 15 | discretionary and would not allow a cannabis business to locate inside the buffer zone; the buffer related to residences differs; ABC's sensitive uses is also different; the 600- foot buffer zone from schools, public playgrounds and youth facilities differs; the ABC can impose conditions on permittees to expand the scope of sensitive uses; the primary differences are the distance and discretion to impose certain conditions, the City's buffer zone discretion is more rigid with no wiggle-room. Mayor Spencer requested more information about the residence requirement. The Assistant City Attorney stated for ABC, there is an ability for the permittee to demonstrate that they will not disrupt quiet enjoyment within 100 feet of a residence, which the City does not require. Expressed concern over local business being shut out of the process; urged raising the limit to four storefronts; urged following the Planning Board recommendation: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Expressed support for cannabis sales and concern over alcohol sales: Phillip Redd, Alameda. Expressed concern over the ordinance not removing all dispersion as recommended by the Planning Board; urged there be no dispersion: Rich Moskowitz, Alameda. Stated that she is struggling to find a suitable location for her cannabis nursery, which should have more flexibility: Sandra Square, Alameda. Stated Harbor Bay and South Shore do not want the business; expressed concern over cannabis businesses being concentrated on the West End; suggested a cap for the district and a survey be done: Karen Bey, Alameda. Expressed concern over the opening of a cannabis business by the Masjid; suggested places of worship be considered sensitive uses: Maaz Khan, Quba Masjid. Expressed support for additional dispensaries; urged adult use be approved tonight: Ryan Agabao, Alameda for Safe Cannabis Access. Read a letter of support from the West Alameda Business Association (WABA): John Ngu, WABA. Stated children play in front of the mosque and church; urged the matter not proceed: Osman Ahmad. Expressed support for delivery businesses and removal of the dispersion requirement: Melody Montgomery. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 October 16, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-10-16.pdf |