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CityCouncil | 2018-10-16 | 25 | proposed is: "provided at least one such cannabis business is approved on either side before the second is approved." Mayor Spencer stated that she is agreeable to having two dispensaries opening up on either side of Grand Avenue, as long as the City ends up with two dispensaries on either side of Grand Avenue; expressed concern over negotiations causing delay in dispensaries opening as well as causing a monopoly; further stated her preference is an even balance of dispensaries on either side of Grand Avenue. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not see a need to stipulate location timing on either side of Grand Avenue; inquired whether there would be dispersion between the two on either side. The Assistant City Attorney responded there would be no dispersion; stated under the language, two dispensaries could be next to each other. Mayor Spencer stated that she is okay with the language and agrees with the Planning Board's suggestion. The Assistant City Attorney inquired if Vice Mayor Vella's proposal is to require two the four dispensaries to have delivery. Mayor Spencer responded at least two must have delivery. The Assistant City Attorney inquired if there has to be a distribution on either side of Grand Avenue. Councilmember Oddie responded that all four could have delivery. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if a dispensary applies to be next to an existing dispensary, would the process go through the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Board, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired at least three agree to the change. Mayor Spencer, Vice Mayor Vella, Councilmembers Oddie and Ezzy Ashcraft stated yes, Councilmember Matarrese stated no. The Economic Development Manager inquired whether a two-tier buffer system should be created; stated the buffer would be 1,000 feet for dispensaries, nurseries and cultivation to be located away from public and private schools. Mayor Spencer stated that she thought the buffer would only apply to dispensaries; inquired if the schools are grades kindergarten through -12th grade. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 October 16, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-10-16.pdf |