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CityCouncil | 2018-11-27 | 18 | are primarily and exclusively served. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry whether or not marital arts would fall under the cultural education definition, the Assistant City Attorney stated the only caveat is some martial arts uses are not considered cultural, such as modern mixed marital arts, which would qualify as a martial arts studio, but not a cultural education center. Councilmember Matarrese stated when the Planning Board conditional use permit hearing occurs, members of the public will be able to convey how they truly feel. Councilmember Oddie stated the definition is currently subject to interpretation; he appreciates the inquiry posed by Mayor Spencer. Mayor Spencer inquired if it is possible to strike the language causing a double standard for ARPD recreation centers, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated the fastest growing demographic for cannabis use is senior citizens; the current status quo is not working; illegal sales are currently happening; urged access to safe, legal, lab-tested cannabis. Councilmember Oddie moved introduction of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, with a friendly amendment directing staff to look at the good neighbor policy and work with all of the public who expressed concerns, as well as those who support the item, to see if good guidelines can be created to ensure operators have guidance. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie moved approval of giving Councilmembers an additional 30 seconds time. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor Vella outlined policies which stipulate people cannot smoke outside of a dispensary; stated, different penalties can occur, including license revocation; license revocation through the conditional use permit process can be expedited in the instance of certain violations, which gives the neighbors next door to dispensary facilities an opportunity to weigh-in and express concerns. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry if the good neighbor policy is something Council can work on crafting, Vice Mayor Vella stated the direction would be to have staff look into the policy and come back to Council. Mayor Spencer inquired if there is interest in striking the language referencing ARPD in the definition of youth centers, to which Councilmember Oddie stated not at this time. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 November 27, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-11-27.pdf |