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CityCouncil | 2018-10-16 | 21 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern over adult use versus medicinal use dispensaries; stated medicinal use dispensaries have not been given a chance to operate; requested clarification regarding the changes proposed in the petition being circulated related to a medicinal dispensary. The Economic Development Manager stated the previous Council direction was to provide a robust discussion on adult use; the speaker indicated a high number of petition signatures have been obtained. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what the harm would be in waiting until the requisite number of signatures have been gathered; stated the current process should still continue. The Economic Development Manager responded the Council directed staff to bring the item back; staff brought the item back with an inclusive ordinance which included adult use, two dispensaries, and everything Council requested; the ordinance can be modified at the current meeting, including the substitution of medicinal use for adult use. Councilmember Matarrese requested to go down the staff list. The Economic Development Manager stated the first item on the list is approve the Fee Study resolution. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of accepting the fee study [adoption of the resolution]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer inquired if staff wants a motion per item. The Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative for the fee study item. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The Economic Development Manager stated the next item is adding cannabis retail businesses to C1. Mayor Spencer inquired if there are at least three votes in support. Councilmember Oddie and Mayor Spencer expressed support. Councilmember Matarrese and Ezzy Ashcraft stated they would not support it. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what kind of retail dispensaries are assumed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 October 16, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-10-16.pdf |