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CityCouncil | 2018-11-07 | 6 | Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the new text; requested Mr. Shabazz's presentation be included as correspondence. Vice Mayor Vella moved adoption of the resolution [with striking the first line]; stated the City is working on the goals and trying to achieve better acceptance of diversity and everyone in the community. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (18-615) Ordinance No. 3227, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 30-10 (Cannabis) to (1) Add Cannabis Retail Businesses as Conditionally Permitted Uses in the C-1, Neighborhood Business, and C-M, Commercial- Manufacturing Zoning Districts, (2) Amend Certain Portions of the Zoning Code to Enable Cannabis Retail Businesses to Dispense Non-Medicinal or "Adult Use" Cannabis, and (3) Amend Certain Portions of the Zoning Code to Remove the Dispersion Requirement." Finally passed. Mayor Spencer inquired if a complaint was filed related to the item. The Acting City Attorney responded a complaint has been filed contending the Council's deviation from the specifics of the agenda title violates the Sunshine Ordinance; stated the City Attorney's office has already opined that the agenda was clear and specific enough to embrace the action Council took; the Council may continue with final passage. Expressed concern over the ordinance being amended and proximity to children: Don Sherratt, Alameda. Read a letter he submitted: Mark Hersman, Portman Enterprises. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie inquired if the buffer zone near public or private schools was kept at the 1,000 foot distance. The Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative, stated there is a two-tier system. The Base Reuse and Economic Development Director stated the 1,000 foot buffer applies to both private and public schools. Mayor Spencer inquired the distance for day care centers. The Base Reuse and Economic Development Director responded the buffer zone is 600 feet; stated all other sensitive uses are included in the 600 foot buffer zone. Mayor Spencer inquired if the 600 foot buffer zone is consistent with State law. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 November 7, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-11-07.pdf |