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Chad Wanke, a land-use and government affairs consultant, provides the Committee with a <br /> written recommendation of a proposed amendment to the Cannabis Municipal Code. This <br /> proposed amendment would allow permittees to change dispensary locations, upon approval <br /> from the City. <br /> Chris Glew, Santa Ana Cannabis Association, suggests that operational status of additional <br /> recreational license categories,be given to applicants, prior to January 1, 2018, to ensure they are <br /> made eligible for business. Additionally, he suggests the number of distribution and <br /> manufacturing licenses be the same, and that microbusiness licenses be made available. <br /> Irma Macias, a concerned resident, shares her disapproval of recreational licenses as a way to <br /> bring the City revenue. Additionally, she feels that there is not enough funding for law and code <br /> enforcement, therefore making the City less safe. <br /> Melahat Rafiei, Santa Ana Cannabis Association, requests that it be noted on the record that the <br /> Santa Ana Cannabis Association does not support the amendment about business relocations. <br /> Additionally, she asks that the Committee consider microbusiness licenses, to promote economic <br /> equity, and that more funding be provided for youth programs and anti-cannabis education <br /> programs. <br /> ACTION: <br /> Chairman Solorio: In noting that State Law requires labor agreements for businesses with 20 or <br /> more employees, Chairman Solorio recommends that the ordinance must also consider minoring <br /> this law, or be similar to the law in Long Beach, which is 3 or more employees. Additionally, <br /> Chairman Solorio asks that ordinance include defined verbiage pertaining to operational status, <br /> to ensure applications are received, and permits are granted accordingly. Lastly, Chairman <br /> Solorio requests that Staff create a merit point system in awarding licenses, and that an increase <br /> of distribution licenses be considered. <br /> Committee Member Tinajero: Asks that the written proposed amendment, about business <br /> relocations, be considered and incorporated in the ordinance. Additionally, Committee Member <br /> Tinajero asks that funding be provided to the school district for an anti-smoking campaign, to <br /> educate children about not smoking marijuana. <br /> RECCOMENDATION: Bring this item back for further discussion at another Special Meeting, <br /> prior to going to Council on October 17, 2017. <br /> 3 <br />