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CityCouncil | 2018-12-18 | 5 | Stated two-thirds of the community supports having cannabis businesses in town: Mark Hersman, Portmann Enterprises. Discussed support for cannabis businesses; urged Council to move forward and do outreach: Rich Moskowitz, Alameda. Expressed support for safe access to cannabis: Elizabeth Henry, Alameda. Discussed "Quality of Life" survey results; expressed concern over potentially causing good operators to relocate: Nick Portolese, Alameda. Discussed being a parent and cannabis advocate: Phillip Redd, Alameda. Stated that she would like cannabis far away from children; discussed sending her children to the martial arts studio: Echo Chen, Alameda. Expressed support for cannabis adult use; submitted a letter: Susan Freeman, Alameda. Expressed support for cannabis businesses; discussed strict regulations over cannabis businesses: John Ngu, Alameda for Safe Cannabis Access. Discussed the health benefits of cannabis; expressed support for adopting the ordinance: Kari Tillman, Alameda. Expressed concern over the City definition differing from State law: Joanna Lau, Alameda. Mayor Spencer requested clarification of the definition of youth center in accordance with State law. The Acting City Attorney stated that he believes the definition is not a violation of State Law. The Assistant City Attorney stated the State provides authority to local jurisdictions to decide for themselves; the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) is also in agreement. Mayor Spencer inquired if it is the legal opinion of the Assistant City Attorney that the current definition of youth center is not in violation of State Law. to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the buffer zone has been eliminated or reduced between the martial arts studio and the proposed cannabis retailer. The Assistant City Attorney responded the determination as to what the buffer zone Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 December 18, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-12-18.pdf |