HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-19-2024 MinutesREGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MARCH 19, 2024 -MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER —The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens at
4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor
Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Gameros and Council Member Harper.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dennis D'Alessio spoke on Closed Session Item No. 2 regarding 1963 Wallace Ave.
Steve Sheldon spoke on Closed Session Item No. 2 regarding 1963 Wallace Ave.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (a)
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, City Manager; Alma
Reyes, Deputy City Manager; Kasama Lee, Human Resources Manager; Fanni Acosta,
Human Resources Administrator; Carol Molina, Finance Director
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Firefighters Management Association
(CMFMA).
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION —ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Costa Mesa v. D'Alessio; 1963 Wallace Ave.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 2020 01133479.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION —ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Garten v. City of Costa Mesa
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01235189-CU-PA-CJC.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION —ONE CASE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Noble v. City of Costa Mesa
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01336982-CU-FR-CXC.
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5. Public Employment, Workers' Compensation Claim
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
WCAB NO. ADJ 12812911, ADJ 12812910, ADJ 18260334.
6. Public Employment, Workers' Compensation Claim
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
WCAB NO. ADJ15545669.
7. Public Employment, Workers' Compensation Claim
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
WCAB NO. ADJ11380560.
8. Public Employment, Workers' Compensation Claim
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
WCAB NO. ADJ13462798.
City Council recessed at 4:08 p.m. for Closed Session.
Closed Session adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER —The Regular City Council and Housing Authority meeting was called to
order by Mayor Stephens at 6:00 p.m.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A video was played of the National Anthem and Mayor Stephens led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION — Led by Pastor Monica Corsaro, Fairview Community
Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and
Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Speaker, praised the Fire Department, paramedics, and the Police Department.
Ida Wolf spoke on the maintenance issues at the senior center and the proposed development
at the senior center.
Speaker, spoke on enforcement for the street vendors that are not permitted.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on safety issues associated with electric bikes.
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Speaker, spoke on enforcement for the street vendors that are not permitted.
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Costa Mesa 311 application, spoke on street
sweeping, and maintenance issues at the Senior Center.
Speaker, spoke on issues associated with the recovery home on Joann Street.
Speaker, spoke on 19th street traffic concerns, bike lanes, and requested information on the
permit parking program.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Reynolds requested improvements at the Senior Center, spoke on attending
the CivicWell Conference and reflecting on the work that the City has done, spoke on bike
safety, spoke on an a -bike ordinance, spoke on Victoria School opening for parks space, and
streamlining the process for small community events.
Council Member Chavez requested an update on street vendor issues and requested to
adjourn in memory of Officers Ketchum and Libolt and Huy Pham.
Council Member Gameros thanked staff for mitigating measures at the dog park, spoke on
street vendor issues, and spoke in memory of Officers Ketchum and Libolt.
Council Member Harper requested to speak to Ida Wolf, spoke on Senior Center issues that
need to be addressed, and spoke on addressing street vendor issues.
Council Member Marr requested an update on the Joann Street property, spoke on attending
the CivicWell Conference, spoke on emergency management, and requested to agendize
parking requirements in commercial zones.
Chief Lawrence provided an update on crime and safety in the community.
Mayor Pro Tern Harlan reported on attending the opening of the Costa Mesa Pony Little
league, spoke on attending the CivicWell Conference, and requested the status of an a -bike
ordinance.
Mayor Stephens spoke on visiting the equestrian center at the Orange County Fairgrounds,
presented the Woman of the Year proclamation to Deputy Chief LaPointe, spoke on hosting
multi mayor happy hours with Will O'Neil, Mayor of Newport Beach, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. on Thursday, March 28t" at Country Club Restaurant and on May 22nd at Muldoon's Irish
Pub in Newport Beach, spoke on presenting a certificate at Shen Yun, spoke on the work
being done for an a -bike ordinance, requested an update on street vendor issues.
REPORT — CITY MANAGER — Ms. Farrell Harrison spoke on housing and the Fair Housing
Foundation workshop on March 20t", spoke on the Earth Day festival on Saturday, April 20t"
spoke on bringing back a report on street vendors, spoke on maintenance issues at the senior
center, spoke on providing an updated emergency services handbook, and the forthcoming e-
bike ordinance.
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REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Chavez/Mayor Pro Tem Harlan
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar except for Item No. 5.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper, Council
Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
ACTION:
City Council and Housing Authority approved the reading by title only and waived full
reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
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ACTION:
City Council received and filed Claims received by the City Clerk and authorized staff to
reject any and all Claims: Enrique Aceves, Noreen Becker, Loya Casualty Insurance
Company (Brittany Smith), Kathia Powers.
3. ADOPTION OF WARRANT RESOLUTION
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2713.
4. MINUTES
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of the regular meetings of February 20, 2024 and
March 5, 2024, the Special Study Session meeting of February 27, 2024, and the
regular Study Session meeting of March 12, 2024.
6. AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) CAMERA SYSTEM LEASE AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
ACTION:
1. City Council authorized the lease of 31 existing Flock Safety Inc. automated license
plate reader (ALPR) camera systems from the Omnia Partners Cooperative
Agreement No. 23-6692-03 with Insight Public Sector in an amount not to exceed
$306,900 utilizing general funds from the department's budget for a term of three
years.
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2. Authorized the lease of 15 new Flock Safety Inc. automatic license plate reader
(ALPR) camera systems from the Omnia Partner Cooperative Agreement No.
23-6692-03 with Insight Public Sector in an amount not to exceed $153,750 utilizing
funds from the awarded Organized Retail Theft (ORT) grant for a term of three
years.
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute two separate agreements for
maintenance of the automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera systems with
Flock Safety Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
7. AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA)
WITH CABCO YELLOW, INC. FOR SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
ACTION:
1. City Council approved and authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to
execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with
CabCo Yellow, Inc, DBA California Yellow Cab, for the Senior Transportation
Programs and NHS Transportation Program to increase the not -to -exceed amount
by $130,000 for a total of $300,000 annually with a 10% contingency.
2. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute future amendments to the
agreement within Council authorized limits.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. AWARD OF THE ADAMS AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.
23-07, AND FINDING OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
Public Comments:
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on coordination of the project with undergrounding
the utilities.
Kianna Parviz spoke on problems at the youth home on Joann Street.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
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ACTION:
1. City Council found that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
2. Adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Adams Avenue
Improvement Project, City Project No. 23-07.
3. Awarded a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to All American Asphalt,
400 East Sixth Street, Corona, California 92879 in the amount of $2,327,723.20.
4. Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PWA for All American
Asphalt and future amendments to the agreements within Council authorized limits.
5. Authorized a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $232,772 for
construction and unforeseen costs related to this project.
_____________________________________END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ___________________e_____e___________
City Council recessed into a break at 6:54 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
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1. CITY COUNCIL FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND TITLE 13
(PLANNING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT) AND TITLE 9 (LICENSES AND
BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY
THE CITY'S RETAIL CANNABIS PROVISIONS AND FIND THIS PROJECT TO BE
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Presentation by Ms. Halligan, Senior Planner.
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on drivers under the influence.
Zachery Blauvelt, High Seas, spoke on the badge fees, the fingerprinting process,
removing the 24-hour security guard requirement, and signage requirements.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on setting precedents for other businesses and
affecting the future of the community.
Speaker, requested the cannabis administrative regulations to be published on the
website, spoke on the badge fees, state compliance, the word "cannabis" on signage,
and the 24-hour security guard requirement.
Karen Hannawi, Medl-eaf, spoke on the application process and delays.
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Michael Moussalli, owner of HighSeas and Se7enLeaf, spoke on the use of the word
"cannabis" on signage, the 24-hour security guard requirement, and spoke on various
fees associated with the process.
Randy Olsen, MedLeaf, spoke on the application process and delays.
Keith Scheinberg spoke on the application process.
Speaker, MedLeaf, spoke on the application process and delays.
Speaker, United Food and Commercial Workers, spoke on the badge fees.
Speaker, spoke on signage, placing a map on the city website locating all cannabis
dispensaries, and providing a sign with the city logo stating that the location is a city
approved store.
Speaker, spoke on increasing the proposed distance between retail cannabis
storefronts and residences to at least 500 feet.
Mike Hannegan, Secret Garden, spoke on marketing and advertising of legal cannabis.
Marianne Orr, Costa Mesa, spoke on increasing the proposed distance between retail
cannabis storefronts and residences to at least 500 feet, and spoke on sensitive use
areas.
Christopher Kopech, Secret Garden, spoke on the badge fees, signage issues, and the
24-hour security guard requirement.
Speaker, spoke on fees and for -profit businesses, and spoke on the buffer between
residential areas and storefronts.
Speaker, representing the bicycling community, spoke on safe driving and in opposition
of more cannabis storefronts.
Wendy Leece, spoke on the mailers that were sent out in 2020, spoke on a cap on the
number of storefronts, spoke on a 1000 foot distance between storefronts, and spoke
on taking into consideration the residents and their concerns.
Speaker, Costa Mesa resident, spoke on setting a cap, storefronts in industrial areas,
and a 1000 foot buffer.
Speaker, spoke on setting a cap, setting a distance between storefronts, and distance
between storefronts and residences.
Janet Loftus, spoke in support of the Planning Commissions recommendations, spoke
on setting a cap, setting a distance between storefronts, and a distance between
storefronts and residences.
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Schellie Walsh, spoke on setting a cap, setting a distance between storefronts, a
distance between storefronts and residences, and a distance between sensitive use
areas.
Devon Julian, Culture Cannabis Club, thanked council for their support of the industry,
spoke on reducing fees and secondary review fees, and allowing a grace period during
background checks.
Cynthia McDonald, spoke on regulating cannabis land use, spoke on a cap of 12, spoke
on not reducing the badge fees, and spoke on signage.
City Council recessed into a break at 9:26 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 9:44 p.m.
Ms. Hall Barlow clarified what changes can be made by resolution and/or by a super
majority vote.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Maintain the Police Department badge fee of $81 and reduce the
Development Services fee from $550 to $225, and allow the use of a temporary badge.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Harper
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Continue the item, staff to investigate methods to improve
efficiency in badge processing (including State -compliant design and the use of
temporary badges), and consider outsourcing background checks and badging to the
City's cannabis consultant (HDL).
Council Member Gameros requested streamlining badging for employees of multiple
Costa Mesa cannabis operations.
Mayor Stephens (1st) and Council Member Harper (2nd) agreed to the change.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Harper
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Continue the item, staff to investigate methods to improve
efficiency in badge processing (including State -compliant design and the use of
temporary badges), and consider outsourcing background checks and badging to the
City's cannabis consultant (HDL), and streamlining badging for employees of multiple
Costa Mesa cannabis operations.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
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ACTION:
1. City Council continued the item, staff to investigate methods to improve efficiency in
badge processing (including State -compliant design and the use of temporary
badges), and consider outsourcing background checks and badging to the City's
cannabis consultant (HDL), and streamlining badging for employees of multiple
Costa Mesa cannabis operations.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harper/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Encourage all cannabis storefronts to have a licensed security guard onsite
24 hours per day and requires, at a minimum, all cannabis storefront operations to have
a licensed security guard onsite during hours of operation.
Mayor Stephens clarified that the Chief of Police can make a determination to require a
licensed security guard onsite for 24 hours a day, if in his/her professional opinion this is
needed to ensure public safety.
Council Member Gameros requested that a licensed security guard be present during
hours of operation, including when any cash, cannabis, or cannabis products are
shipped from or received at the facility.
Council Member Harper (1st) and Council Member Chavez (2nd) agreed to the change.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harper/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Modified the 24-hours licensed security guard requirement to: Encourage all
cannabis storefronts to have a licensed security guard onsite 24 hours per day and
requires, at a minimum, all cannabis storefront operations to have a licensed security
guard onsite during hours of operation, including when any cash, cannabis, or cannabis
products are shipped from or received at the facility. Additionally, the Chief of Police
can make a determination to have a licensed security guard onsite for 24 hours a day, if
in his/her professional opinion this is needed to ensure public safety.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Marr and Council Member Reynolds.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 5-2
ACTION:
2. Modified the 24-hours licensed security guard requirement to: Encourage all cannabis
storefronts to have a licensed security guard onsite 24 hours per day and requires, at
a minimum, all cannabis storefront operations to have a licensed security guard
onsite during hours of operation, including when any cash, cannabis, or cannabis
products are shipped from or received at the facility. Additionally, the Chief of Police
can make a determination to have a licensed security guard onsite for 24 hours a
day, if in his/her professional opinion this is needed to ensure public safety.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harper/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Allow the processing of 34 cannabis storefront applications.
Council Member Marr clarified if the motion was wording from slide 10 of the staff
presentation reading: After 30 approvals, discontinue processing applications until there
are fewer than 15 storefront CUP's.
Mayor Stephens requested clarification on the "discontinue processing applications until
there are fewer than 15 storefront OUP's."
Council Member Harper changed his motion from 15 to 10.
Council Member Marr requested the change from Conditional Use Permit to Cannabis
Business Permit.
Council Member Harper (1st) and Council Member Chavez (2nd) agreed to the change.
Mayor Pro Tern Harlan clarified that the maximum number would be 35 which includes
all applications that have moved past the pre -application phase.
Council Member Harper (1st) and Council Member Chavez (2nd) agreed.
Council Member Reynolds requested the change to continue to process the applications
that are past the "pre -application" stage up to 35 applications.
Council Member Harper (1st) and Council Member Chavez (2nd) agreed.
Council Member Harper amended the motion to allow the city to refund the $1500 pre -
application fee to applicants in the pre -application phase.
Council Member Chavez (2nd) agreed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Harper/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Directed staff to prepare revisions to allow processing of only pending
applications which have moved past the pre -application phase, up to a cap of 35
cannabis storefronts, and thereafter, suspend processing applications for new
storefronts until such time when the number of operating licensed cannabis storefronts
falls below 10, and allow the City to refund the $1,500 pre -application fee to all
applicants in the pre -application phase.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern Harlan.
Nays: Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-1
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ACTION:
3. Directed staff to prepare revisions to allow processing of only pending applications
which have moved past the pre -application phase, up to a cap of 35 cannabis
storefronts, and thereafter, suspend processing applications for new storefronts until
such time when the number of operating licensed cannabis storefronts falls below 10,
and allow the City to refund the $1,500 pre -application fee to all applicants in the pre -
application phase.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: The separation requirement between cannabis storefronts and residential
zones shall be 250 feet.
Council Member Chavez clarified that any completed applications would be exempted
from the new residential zone separation requirement.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: The separation requirement between cannabis storefronts and residential
zones shall be 250 feet.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, and Mayor Pro Tern Harlan.
Nays: Mayor Stephens.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
4. The separation requirement between cannabis storefronts and residential zones
shall be 250 feet.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds/Council Member Marr
MOTION: The minimum separation between cannabis storefronts and youth centers (as
defined in the CMMC) shall be 1000 feet.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
5. The minimum separation between cannabis storefronts and youth centers (as
defined in the CMMC) shall be 1000 feet.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr /Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Existing tenants shall be notified when a cannabis statement is proposed to
occupy an existing tenant space.
Mayor Pro Tern Harlan requested that the property owner provide notice to the tenant.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Marr /Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Property owners shall notify an existing tenant when a cannabis storefront is
proposed to occupy an existing tenant space.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
6. Property owners shall notify an existing tenant when a cannabis storefront is
proposed to occupy an existing tenant space.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Allow the word cannabis to be used up to two times with a maximum letter
height of one inch on the entrance notice.
Mayor Stephens requested the letter height on the notice be limited to 2 inches in size.
Council Member Gameros (1st) agreed to the change.
Council Member Reynolds requested to include an official Costa Mesa certification or
logo on the signage.
Council Member Gameros agreed to the change.
Discussion ensued on including a Costa Mesa logo.
Council Member Reynolds withdrew the request.
Council Member Reynolds requested clarification of the motion.
Council Member Reynolds withdrew her second.
Council Member Chavez seconded the motion.
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Allow the word cannabis to be used up to two times with a maximum letter
height of two inches on the entrance notice.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Reynolds.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
7. Allow the word cannabis to be used up to two times with a maximum letter height of
two inches on the entrance notice.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Gameros/Council Member Chavez
MOTION: Publish the Cannabis Business Administrative Regulations on the City's
website.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Marr, Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Harlan, and Mayor
Stephens.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 7-0
ACTION:
8. Publish the Cannabis Business Administrative Regulations on the City's website.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Reynolds
MOTION: Approve the Planning Commission's recommendation specifying that
advertising and marketing would not depict or suggest the consumption of cannabis or
cannabis products.
Mayor Stephens requested to incorporate specifically State regulations for cannabis
advertising and marketing into the CMMC.
Council Member Reynolds did not agree to the change.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Stephens/Council Member Chavez
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Incorporate specifically State regulations for cannabis
advertising and marketing into the CMMC.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Nays: Council Member Marr.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
Motion carried: 6-1
ACTION:
9. Incorporate specifically State regulations for cannabis advertising and marketing into
the CMMC (California Code of Regulations Title 4 Section 15040).
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS — •
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 10:28 p.m. in memory of
officers Ketchum and Libolt and Huy Pham.
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Minutes adopted on this 2"d day of April, 2024.
John Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, ity Clerk
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