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CityCouncil | 2019-01-15 | 11 | Councilmember Oddie inquired about the referendum process; stated the City Council could either repeal the ordinance causing the language to revert back or place the matter on the ballot, which would also revert back to the language presented. The Interim City Attorney responded Councilmember Oddie's analysis is correct. Councilmember Oddie stated if the item is not passed, there may be legal risk; he prefers to have less legal risk; he prefers to pass the item and make it more iron clad; outlined the number of previous meetings related to the item; stated Council set a framework to allow the planning process to sort out issues; Council must set high level policy and put a framework in place for other processes to play out; he prefers not to delay any RFP. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she supports medicinal dispensaries, testing laboratories, manufacturer, and delivery-only; expressed concern that all dispensaries are able to dispense adult use as well as medicinal; stated the Open Government Commission exists for a purpose; expressed concern over the youth center definition; stated it is premature for the West Alameda Business Association to express support; inquired if the youth center definition is coming back to Council. The Interim City Attorney responded in the negative; stated three votes are needed to have it return to Council. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she will not support either ordinance. Councilmember Oddie moved introduction of the ordinances. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White requested consideration of limiting the RFP; stated that he has not heard a compelling reason why the number of dispensaries has to be four; he would like the RFP to be for three. Councilmember Oddie stated he will not change the motion. Councilmember Vella stated the consultant recommended one dispensary for every 15,000 residents. On the call for the question, the motion FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Oddie and Vella - 2. Noes: Vice Mayor Knox White and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 2. [Absent: Councilmember Daysog - 1.] *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 January 15, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-15.pdf |