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PlanningBoard | 2015-11-23 | 3 | proposed amendment is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations. Staff Member Thomas gave the staff presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2514195&GUID=024BB4EC- 2A0-4106-A000-08A58CD5BAF6&FullText= President Knox White asked what the Police Department's input was. Staff Member Thomas said he spoke with the Police Chief and he was supportive of the proposed changes. President Knox White opened the public hearing. Karen Bey supported closing the loophole. A speaker (name withheld) spoke in favor of the benefits of medical marijuana and the lawful approach dispensaries take to avoid problems. President Knox White closed the public hearing. Board Member Mitchell asked about the difference between personal cultivation and commercial. Staff Member Thomas explained how cultivation for personal use is handled in the municipal code and that the proposal does not change that. Board Member Henneberry expressed support for the ordinance amendments and stated that Alamedans already have good access to medical marijuana. Board Member Zuppan said she supports closing the loophole. Board Member Burton supported closing the loophole for now but revisiting potential commercial options in the future and clarifying potential questions about where cultivation for personal use is allowed. President Knox White supported examining a conditional use permit for commercial cultivation in the Adaptive Reuse Area of Alameda Point. He said Alameda should examine whether it wants to be involved in this business. He stated that it is not much different than what Spirits Alley already is and noted the potential tax revenues. Approved Minutes Page 3 of 8 November 23, 2015 Planning Board | PlanningBoard/2015-11-23.pdf |