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CC - (1) Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Culver City Municipal Code Chapter 11.17 “Commercial Cannabis Businesses”, By Adding New Subchapter 11.17.400 “Adoption by Reference of Part 7 of Chapter 8.04, ‘Commercial Cannabis Activities,’ and Chapter 11.37, ‘Cannabis Facilities,’ of the Los Angeles County Code,” Pertaining to Public Health Regulatory Requirements, Inspections, and Permits; and (2) Approval of an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health for Public Health and Safety Inspection and Enforcement Services of Cannabis Facilities.
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Meeting Date: February 12, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Jesse Mays, City Manager’s Office
Lisa Vidra, Senior Deputy City Attorney
Phone Number: City Manager’s Office (310) 253-6000
City Attorney’s Office (310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/06/18); GovDelivery e-mail lists: Marijuana (02/02/18)
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (02/06/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council
(1) Adopt an Ordinance Amending Culver City Municipal Code Chapter 11.17 “Commercial Cannabis Businesses”, by adding new Subchapter 11.17.400 “Adoption by Reference of Part 7 of Chapter 8.04, ‘Commercial Cannabis Activities,’ and Chapter 11.37, ‘Cannabis Facilities,’ of the Los Angeles County Code,” pertaining to public health regulatory requirements, inspections, and permits; and
(2) Approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health for public health and safety inspection and enforcement services of cannabis facilities in Culver City.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On January 22, 2018, City Council considered an ordinance related to public health regulatory requirements, inspections, and permits for commercial cannabis businesses. Additional background and information regarding the ordinance is available in the January 22 staff report. After listening to the staff report, considering public input, and discussion, City Council introduced the ordinances by a vote of 5-0. The ordinance is presented tonight for adoption. The Ordinance is effective 30 days after adoption.
Once the Ordinance is adopted, Culver City must negotiate and sign an agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health (DPH) to provide the public health and safety inspection and enforcement services of commercial cannabis facilities permitted by and operating within Culver City. Once the contract is executed between the City and the County, DPH may begin to accept applications for public health permits from commercial cannabis facility applicants who propose to locate facilities within Culver City, and DPH inspectors may begin to enforce State and local public health laws and regulations pertaining to commercial cannabis activities within Culver City.
DPH cannabis business inspections will be conducted in a similar manner to the public health inspections that DPH conducts for restaurants and other businesses located in Culver City. Facilities will be inspected for compliance with the requirements of Los Angeles County Code (LACC) Title 8 and Title 11.37 and with state public health laws and regulations. DPH’s services will come at no cost to the City. The cost of the DPH permitting and inspections will be borne by the cannabis businesses themselves through fees charged by the County.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There are no fiscal impacts associated with this item. DPH’s services will come at no cost to the City. The cost of the DPH permitting and inspections will be borne by the cannabis businesses themselves through fees charged by the County.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2018-02-12 - ATT Proposed Cannabis Public Health Ordinance
2. 2018-02-12 - ATT Los Angeles County Public Health Ordinances
MOTION
That the City Council:
1. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Culver City Municipal Code Chapter 11.17 “Commercial Cannabis Businesses”, by adding new Subchapter 11.17.400 “Adoption by Reference of Part 7 of Chapter 8.04, ‘Commercial Cannabis Activities,’ and Chapter 11.37, ‘Cannabis Facilities,’ of the Los Angeles County Code,” pertaining to public health regulatory requirements, inspections, and permits; and
2. Approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health for public health and safety inspection and enforcement services of cannabis facilities.
3. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.