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AGENDA ITEMS <br /> 1. Proposed Ordinance Regarding Adult Use, Distribution, Cultivation, Manufacturing <br /> and Testing of Marijuana —Acting Executive Director Candida Neal, Planning & Building <br /> {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1C} <br /> Recommended Action: Review the proposed ordinance and recommend adoption by the <br /> City Council at the October 17, 2017 City Council Meeting. <br /> Robert Cortez provides the Council Committee with a presentation of recommended <br /> modifications to the ordinance, sharing that the definition of and reference to delivery are <br /> consistent with Measure BB. Robert Cortez also explained that the limit of distribution licenses <br /> would be increased to 20, and that labor agreement verbiage that is in line with State <br /> requirement, would be added. As brought forward by the community, edits were made to the <br /> Operating Standards Section. <br /> In response to suggestions made at the previous meeting, Staff recommends continuing with the <br /> current location specific permits, and suggests additional items to be considered as part of the <br /> application/merit system process. Lastly, Robert explains that the in-lieu tax agreements will be <br /> based on square-footage and gross receipts tax of 8% on sales of goods. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> Peter Katz, concerned constituent, inquires about the Rohrbacher Amendment's upcoming <br /> expiration on October 31, 2017, and the potential affect it could have on the City's liability for <br /> dispensary raids. <br /> Tamara responds, stating that an indemnification provision was included to address the City's <br /> liability, given the uncertainty of the renewal of the Rohrbacher Amendment. <br /> Chad Wanke discusses the relocation permit, stating that the City should consider a method to <br /> transfer locations in case of a structure fire, to avoid businesses from having to start the <br /> application process again from the beginning, and to avoid loss of revenue. <br /> Chairman Solorio responds, clarifying that currently, businesses overseen by Alcoholic Beverage <br /> Control are required to reapply from the beginning in the instance of structure fire, and therefore <br /> the City will do the same. However, in the future, the possibility of relocation could be <br /> considered. He also added that since there is still a waiting list, it'd be better to go through it <br /> before allowing business locations to move. <br /> 2 <br />