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CityCouncil | 2018-10-16 | 20 | In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding CM zones, the Base Reuse and Economic Development Director stated nurseries are permitted as long as they can secure a location. Mayor Spencer inquired if staff thinks there are places within the CM zones that will not deny nursery applications. The Base Reuse and Economic Development Director responded staff does not know and has not surveyed the landowners in the CM zones regarding their willingness to rent to a nursery. Councilmember Matarrese inquired if the reason a nursery is not being allowed in the CM zones is because a property owner does not want it there or if the individual proposing the business cannot afford it. The Base Reuse and Economic Development Director responded that she does not know and is relying on what the speaker stated during public comment. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the City's laws does not prohibit a nursery, to which the Base Reuse and Economic Development Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether State law requires delivery only businesses to do all the things a brick and mortar dispensary has to do. The Base Reuse and Economic Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated one difference is not having to meet the same parking standards; stated security and how product is handled is similar. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern over statements made about allowing for delivery as a business option; stated that she wants a requirement instead of an option as part of the application process to allow for those who are home-bound or have mobility issues to get product safely delivered in a way that is regulated. The Base Reuse and Economic Development Director stated that she would defer to the Assistant City Attorney. Vice Mayor Vella stated even if applicants anticipate offering delivery, they could decide not to offer delivery. The Assistant City Attorney stated the easiest way to mandate the requirement is to have a cap for each; the existing cap could be retained for retail dispensaries open to the public, but two additional retail dispensaries that must offer delivery would also be allowed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 16, 2018 17 | CityCouncil/2018-10-16.pdf |