To: General Government Standing Committee
From: Cannabis and County Counsel
Meeting Date: October 10, 2023
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Sara McBurney |
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707-234-6680 |
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Department Contact: |
Jared Schwass |
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707-234-6885 |
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Steve Dunnicliff |
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707-463-4441 |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Providing Recommendations to Staff and a Referral to the Board of Supervisors Regarding the Streamlining of Cannabis Department Programs and Chapter 10A.17
(Sponsors: Cannabis and County Counsel)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Provide recommendations to staff and referral to the Board of Supervisors regarding the streamlining of Cannabis Department programs and Chapter 10A.17.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On May 17, 2022, the Board of Supervisors (Board) directed department staff to return with an answer as to whether the current cannabis ordinance process is as streamlined as possible, and if not, provide recommendations on more streamlined versions with pros and cons.
On October 4, 2022, the Board discussed and directed staff regarding the Cannabis Ad Hoc Recommendations, including direction to bring Ad Hoc Recommendations 8., 11., and 12., to the General Government Committee for discussion and recommendation.
On March 14, 2023, the Board directed County Counsel to prepare a draft ordinance and environmental document removing or streamlining local cannabis permit requirements while maintaining all of the same environmental protection measures.
At an April 14, 2023, special meeting of the General Government Committee, a draft of the ordinance was reviewed, and recommendations were made.
On May 23, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted 23-0600, an Addendum to the Previous Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Amendments to Mendocino County Code Chapters 10A.17 and 20.242 Streamline Cannabis Cultivation Permitting Processes and Approving an Amended Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
During the September 25, 2023 meeting of the General Government Committee (GGC), October 10 at 9:00 was set as the date and time of a special GGC meeting to discuss potential changes to Chapter 10A.17 and make recommendations, potentially to include a referral to the full Board.
Summary of Request/Referral:
Staff from the Cannabis Department and Office of County Counsel have conducted two public meetings to receive feedback from the community on opportunities to further streamline the cannabis program. Input from the GGC is requested, along with recommendations and a potential referral to the Board of Supervisors from the Standing Committee for further streamlining of Cannabis Department programs and Chapter 10A.17.
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status:No Action Taken |
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Date: October 10, 2023 |
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