TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor McCowen
MEETING DATE: September 20, 2016
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor McCowen
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Request from the "No on Measure AF Committee" that the Board Endorse a "No" Vote on Measure AF, also known as the "Heritage Act" (Sponsor - Supervisor McCowen)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Discuss the request and adopt a motion taking a position of "No" on Measure AF.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board has previously taken positions on selected County measures.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The "No on Measure AF Committee" has requested that the Board endorse a "No" vote on Measure AF. Measure AF, also known as the "Heritage Act" would repeal County Code Chapter 9.31, the Medical Marijuana Cultivation Regulation, and replace it with a new Chapter 6.22 "Lawful Cannabis Permits". Measure AF also amends the County Zoning Code to add a new Chapter 20.162 (inland) and Chapter 20154 (coastal) to allow marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, testing, distribution, transportation, deliveries, and dispensaries.
The Board of Supervisors has approved a draft cultivation ordinance that is currently undergoing public review and comment, including review by the Planning Commission prior to final Board consideration and possible adoption. The Board has also placed Measure AI, a marijuana business tax, on the November 8 ballot, along with Measure AJ, an advisory measure that asks the voters to give direction on how a majority of the proceeds of Measure AI should be spent.
Because Measure AF is a citizen initiative, it is not required to undergo the normal process of environmental and community review. There will be no formal agency or public comment; no public hearings; and no opportunity to identify or mitigate significant impacts. If it is enacted, Measure AF w...
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