TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office and Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: January 23, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Carmel J. :Angelo
PHONE:
463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Nash Gonzalez
PHONE:
234-6661
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 90 mins.
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Cannabis Overlay Exemption Development and Scope of Work with Michael Baker International (the County's Contractor for Said Services)
(Sponsors: Executive Office and Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Receive an update from Michael Baker International regarding the process associated with developing a potential cannabis overlay exemption process and other related cannabis processes, including "opt-out" provisions, and provide direction to staff and/or the Contractor as appropriate.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
During their January 9, 2018 Board of Supervisors meeting, staff was directed to prepare an agenda item to discuss development of overlay exemption process with the County's consultant, Michael Baker International.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Board of Supervisors discussed the Cannabis program and related issues, including the development of an overlay that would provide for a means to allow cultivation in areas that are not qualified pursuant to the County's ordinance. Further, the Board discussed a potential process to consider those property owners who may wish to "opt-out" of the cannabis cultivation ordinance where the ordinance may allow for it. The Board of Supervisors discussed the process and timelines being utilized by the County's Cannabis Overlay Exemption Development Consultant and the input from Cannabis Regulations Working Groups comprised of County staff members and select stakeholders. Based upon the concerns of the Board of Supervisors regarding the potential timelines and in considering that the Scope of Work ...
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