HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2024 0515 CCSA REG ITEM 09ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of May 15, 2024
ACTION RECEIVED AND FILED
PRESENTATION.
BY A. Hurtado.
A. Receive and File Overview of Cannabis Regulatory Environment in the State of
California from HdL Companies. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
presentation from HdL on Cannabis regulations. (Staff: Troy Brown, City
Manager)
Item: 9.A.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Troy Brown, City Manager
DATE: 05/15/2024 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Receive and File Overview of Cannabis Regulatory Environment in the
State of California from HdL Companies
SUMMARY
On January 3, 2024, the City Council directed staff to return with information on cannabis
regulations in the state of California. Staff is not making any recommendations to amend
the City’s current cannabis prohibitions, rather the City Council will be receiving a
presentation from HdL Companies (HdL) on the regulatory environment in the state of
California. Representatives from HdL will be available to respond to any questions the
Council or residents may have regarding cannabis regulations in California. Again, no
action is required or requested of the City Council.
BACKGROUND
On January 3, 2024, the City Council introduced an ordinance amending the City’s Zoning
Code to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 1186. SB 1186, effective January 1, 2024,
precludes public agencies from completely prohibiting the establishment of a physical
premises for the retail sale of medicinal cannabis delivery (also known as non-storefront
retail) within its jurisdiction.
To comply with the requirements of SB 1186, the City Council amended the Zoning Code
and was to identify two origination sites within the M-1 zoning district where delivery of
medicinal cannabis would be allowed by right per SB 1186. In considering the
amendments to the Zoning Code, the City Council established this use through a
Conditional Use Permit and only when the property maintained a required setback of 600
feet from established sensitive uses. Prohibitions on all other cannabis activities including
retail sales, warehousing, and testing will remain.
Item: 9.A.
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Honorable City Council
05/15/2024 Regular Meeting
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During the process to establish the origination sites, many questions from the public arose
and some misinformation was shared in the community. This was evidenced during
deliberation of the zoning amendment considered by the City Council when a number of
questions regarding retail sales, crime activity, and regulations associated with retail
activity were raised by members of the public.
The HdL Companies maintain a Cannabis division which has served hundreds of cities in
California. This division helps cities understand the regulatory environment available to
state and local jurisdictions and is among the preeminent leaders in policy development
for cannabis. Mark Lovelace, Senior Policy Advisor will provide an overview of the
cannabis industry and be available for any questions.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it does
not constitute a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Therefore, no environmental review is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE
This action does not support a current strategic directive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file presentation from HdL on Cannabis regulations.
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