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CC - (1) Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Culver City Municipal Code, Title 17, Zoning, Section 17.700.01 - Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases, Section 17.220.015 - Commercial District Land Uses and Permit Requirements, and 17.210.015 - Residential Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements, Pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity and Personal Cannabis Cultivation; and (2) Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 11, “Business Regulations,” of the Culver City Municipal Code to (A) Add a New Chapter 11.17 “Commercial Cannabis Business;” and (B) Amend Section 11.01.075 “Unlawful Businesses Prohibited” of Chapter 11.01
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Meeting Date: December 11, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Jesse Mays, City Manager’s Office
Lisa Vidra, Senior Deputy City Attorney
Michael Allen, Planning Manager
Phone Number: City Manager’s Office (310) 253-6000
City Attorney’s Office (310) 253-5660
Current Planning Division (310) 253-5710
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [X] No [] Date: 11/15/17 (Planning Commission)
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (12/06/17); GovDelivery e-mail lists: Marijuana, Chamber of Commerce, Planning Commission, Press (12/01/17)
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (12/07/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council
(1) Adopt an Ordinance Amending Culver City Municipal Code, Title 17 - Zoning Section 17.700.01 - Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases, Section 17.220.015 - Commercial District Land Uses and Permit Requirements, and 17.210.015 - Residential Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements, pertaining to commercial cannabis activity and personal cannabis cultivation; and
(2) Adopt an Ordinance amending Title 11, “Business Regulations,” of the Culver City Municipal Code to (A) add a new Chapter 11.17 “Commercial Cannabis Business; and (B) amend Section 11.01.075 “Unlawful Businesses Prohibited” of Chapter 11.01.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On November 27, 2017, City Council considered two ordinances related to cannabis: a zoning code amendment and a business regulatory ordinance. Additional background and information regarding the two ordinances is available in the November 27 staff report. After listening to the staff report, considering public input, and lengthy discussion, City Council introduced the two ordinances by a vote of 4-1. City Council also adopted Negative Declaration P2017-0149-ZCA “Amendments to the City’s Municipal Code Regarding Cannabis Activities”. The two ordinances are presented here tonight for adoption. The Ordinances are effective 30 days after adoption.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Permitting and regulatory activities will be cost recoverable through application and permit fees. Fees are in the process of being established to compensate the City for the resources expended to investigate and process the initial applications, renewal applications, etc. A fee resolution setting forth the proposed new fees will be brought forth to City Council prior to the release of any applications or permits.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2017-11-27 - ATT Proposed ZCA Ordinance and Cannabis Definitions
2. 2017-11-27 - ATT Proposed Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Ordinance
MOTION
That the City Council:
1. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Culver City Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Section 17.700.01 - Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases; Section 17.220.015 - Commercial District Land Uses and Permit Requirements; Section 17.230.015 - Industrial District Land Uses and Permit Requirements; and 17.210.015 - Residential Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements; and
2. Adopt an Ordinance amending Title 11, “Business Regulations,” of the Culver City Municipal Code to (A) add a new Chapter 11.17 “Commercial Cannabis Business”; and (B) amend Section 11.01.075 “Unlawful Businesses Prohibited” of Chapter 11.01.