To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CANNABIS REGULATIONS RELATED TO RETAIL LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND BUFFER ZONES
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 21, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with HdL Companies (HdL) to review the City's draft cannabis regulatory ordinances and to, subsequently, assist with the development of an application process and guidelines (Guidelines) for future cannabis permits. The City Council adopted the Cannabis Regulatory Ordinances on September 6, 2022, which included specific location regulations related to retail cannabis businesses.
On May 16, September 5, and December 19, 2023, the City Council discussed the draft Guidelines developed by HdL and provided direction to staff on proposed revisions and requested further research be conducted. Most recently, at the December 19, 2023 meeting, staff was directed to return to City Council with a discussion item revisiting the buffer maps and location regulations outlined in the City's Ordinances. In particular, Council wanted to discuss buffers along portions of Artesia Boulevard, around Dale Page Park, and areas near the intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue. Included in this report is a history of the development of the buffer areas, current parameters as outlined in the Ordinances, and an updated buffer map reflecting current regulations. This item provides the City Council an opportunity to review the buffer areas and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
In order to analyze and identify the cannabis regulations appropriate for Redondo Beach, a Cannabis Steering Committee (CSC) was appointed in 2018 by the previous City Manager. The CSC was comprised of representatives from the law enforcement community, RBUSD, BCHD, and other external stakeholders familiar with common best practices for commercial use regulations of cannabis including t...
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