To: Board of Supervisors
From: Agriculture
Meeting Date: July 18, 2017
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Diane Curry |
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234-6830 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 2 hrs |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Informational Update on the Implementation of the Mendocino County Cannabis Cultivation Program and Cannabis Compliance and Code Enforcement Unit (Sponsor: Agriculture)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept implementation update regarding the Mendocino County Cannabis Cultivation Program and Cannabis Compliance and Code Enforcement Unit and, as necessary, provide direction on implementation.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
In May 2017, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors directed the Department of Agriculture to provide Board updates regarding the implementation of the Cannabis Cultivation Program. During the update to the Board on July 11, 2017, the Board directed staff from the Departments of Agriculture, Planning and Building Services, and the Code Enforcement Unit to return on July 18, 2017 to address questions from the board and public comment. Specific questions and topics to be addressed will include the following: the process for resolution of complaints and notification of involved parties, prioritizing resolution of complaints regarding applicants, development of clear criteria for approval or denial of applications, definitions of structures and clarification of their use in relation to cannabis, requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible restrooms and available options, extension of application period, potential amendments to the cultivation ordinance, an option for neighborhoods to opt out of the cultivation program, allowing structures to continue to be used for cultivation if they were in the past (grandfathering), and traffic from cultivation sites crossing through parcels via easements.
Summary of Request:
Representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Planning and Building Services, and Code Enforcement will provide updates on their respective components of the Cannabis Cultivation Program including: pre-site inspections, permits issued and denied, compliance and enforcement, and clarification of planning and building code requirements. In addition, departments will discuss potential solutions for streamlining the permitting process and possible revisions to the Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not receive the update/status report and provide direction to staff.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: N/A
Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: N/A |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: N/A |
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Current F/Y Cost: N/A |
Annual Recurring Cost: N/A |
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Sarah Dukett, Administrative Analyst II |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Nicole French |
Final Status:Approved with Direction |
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Date: July 20, 2017 |
Executed Item Number: Item |
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Note to Department: Direction provided to staff, please follow up with CEO Liaison for additional details. |
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