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CityCouncil | 2021-03-02 | 16 | Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Councilmember Knox White stated the discussion appears to be changing the rules for a specific business and seems problematic from a policy standpoint; expressed support for the concept of no more than a certain number of bars within 1,000 feet; stated the concept provides guardrails; both business districts are supportive; food and drink establishments are the future of retail; inquired whether a requirement for annual reporting can be added as a condition to the permit. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director expressed concern about bending the rules for existing businesses, but not new businesses; stated staff can create a provision of no more than three bars in the 1,000 foot distance; responded staff could track the request should Council desire a report on nuisances or complaints generated by bars in Alameda. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would like to ensure the conditional use permit requires for a revocation of the license should nuisance problems occur. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the condition is standard operating procedure for a use permit of a bar; the City always has the ability to revoke a use permit through an annual review process. Councilmember Knox White stated the concerns raised can be addressed; noted that he cannot support the motion as proposed; however, he could support a no more than three bars within a 1,000-foot distance. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether applying the waiver or suspension of the rule for a single business is lawful. The City Attorney responded Council is not legislating for single, particular businesses; stated the proposed motion has to do with existing businesses versus new; should Council adopt the motion, a first reading is not recommended; staff will return with a new first reading that will effectuate Council's direction. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about adding time to the process for the applicant and whether second reading would not happen at the next Council meeting. The City Attorney responded the matter will return sometime in April for first or second reading with the 30-day period following second reading. Councilmember Herrera Spencer withdrew her initial motion and moved approval of having two bars within 1,000 feet [introduction of the amended ordinance] and adding annual reporting; stated Council can revisit and look at increasing to three bars in the future. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion allows for a first reading. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 2, 2021 15 | CityCouncil/2021-03-02.pdf |