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CityCouncil | 2019-04-02 | 18 | RFP ranking process; outlined the benefits to utilizing occupancy permit. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated the outside date prevents stagnation. Councilmember Oddie requested clarification of Vice Mayor Knox White's proposal. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that Councilmember Oddie's proposal of using the occupancy permit is correct; the outside date of July 1, 2020 allows the applicant to move forward. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Vice Mayor Knox White outlined the RFP applicants moving through the City and State permit process; stated the third permit may be delayed by either 6-months from when the first dispensary opens, or July 1, 2020 whichever occurs first. Councilmember Oddie stated the current applicant may encounter an unforeseen delay. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the delay; stated the delay allows time to administer the ordinance and new business model; expressed concern about the impact on City staff; expressed concern about the definition of sensitive use and what constitutes a youth center;; stated martial arts studios should be included in sensitive uses moving forward; finding sites for cannabis businesses is difficult; Alameda is family friendly with many places for youth; proposed a friendly amendment to include private enterprises, such as a martial arts studio, containing the requisite number of youth clients to be considered a sensitive use requiring a 600-foot buffer zone; stated the provision does not apply to the applicant on Webster Street; noted the City is allowing medicinal and adult use. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of repealing Ordinance 3227, repealing Ordinance 3228, reintroducing Ordinance 3227 and reintroducing Ordinance 3228 [introduction of the four ordinances], and giving staff direction to issue the RFP for three additional permits for a total of four dispensaries with an expectation that the fourth permit will have a 4.5 month delay of opening from the first or by July 1, 2020. Councilmember Oddie stated the term "occupancy permit" should be added. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if her friendly amendment proposal related to sensitive use will be included. Vice Mayor Knox White withdrew his motion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated if Vice Mayor Knox White is willing to support her friendly amendment, she will support his motion. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the discussion of youth centers can occur at a future Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 April 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf |