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CityCouncil | 2018-11-07 | 8 | Stated that she opposes having dispensaries instead of deliveries: Rosalyn Moya, Alameda. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would vote to oppose the ordinance because more time is needed to regulate enforcement; expressed concern that a significant change was made to the ordinance by adding adult use dispensaries not noted. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she has read the correspondence; the Council's intent is to address the questions raised related to defining a youth center; the Council is working toward best practices and has limited where cannabis businesses can locate; she does not want to limit the distances such that there is no place for cannabis businesses to locate; the changes are intended to help accommodate businesses having difficulty locating in Alameda; delivery only businesses have to adhere to the same standards as dispensaries; security provisions are taken very seriously; the State has made cannabis one of the most regulated substances available; the robust conversation defining a youth center is needed; Council should follow staff's recommendation, which she plans to support. Councilmember Oddie stated the conversation defining youth centers is needed due to correspondence received that questions how staff would interpret sensitive use and youth centers; inquired if staff members have to complete Form 700's allowing people who have special interest in the cannabis business to disclose it on public documents. The Acting City Attorney responded if a staff member has an ownership interest, or a significant investment in a local cannabis business, it would have to be publicly disclosed on the Form 700; stated a member of a body would have to recuse themselves. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the Forms are available only for high-level staff that would be making these types of decisions, to which the Acting City Attorney responded he does not know if they are available on the City's website; stated the public can look at all reportable filings. Mayor Spencer stated the Council has been extremely responsible in trying to come up with a policy that is as safe as possible; speakers have expressed concern that cannabis is not available in Alameda; two years is not moving fast; many cities develop policy in less than two years; the intent is to have lab tested items available for consumption in a safe environment; expressed concern over prescribed opiate drugs; stated the fastest growing demographic for cannabis use is senior citizens; expressed support. Vice Mayor Vella stated San Francisco's Good Neighbor Policy refers to not smoking outside businesses, posting signs that say no smoking and no loitering, ensuring vehicles are not double parked, and other things related to the business being safe and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 7, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-11-07.pdf |