To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3233-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 6 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3234-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2 SECTION 10-2.1626 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES INLAND ZONES OF THE CITY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In order to analyze and identify the cannabis regulations appropriate for Redondo Beach, a Cannabis Steering Committee was appointed by the previous City Manager comprised of representatives from the law enforcement community, RBUSD, BCHD, and other outside interest groups familiar with common best practices for commercial use regulations of cannabis, including storefront siting, taxation, delivery, and development agreement options. The Steering Committee met multiple times over several years, and on October 5, 2021 presented their recommendations to the City Council. Following their recommendations, Council directed staff to begin preparing a draft ordinance designed to regulate commercial cannabis activity in the City.
Per City Council direction, the Planning Commission reviewed the draft cannabis ordinance at a public hearing held on March 3, 2022. The Planning Commission provided several recommendations at the hearing including that the City engage a consultant with experience advising the municipal regulation of the cannabis industry to assist in the review of the City's draft ordinance.
On May 10, 2022 the City Council considered the Planning Commission recommendations and provided direction to staff on the final preparation of ordinances. The Council, as part of that direction, also asked staff to prepare an agreement with HdL Companies ("Hd...
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