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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to Delete the Cannabis P (P&eSDnr AsE-)/-Ivv, comae /1 T) s��1TINGTp 2000 Main Street, oti� a ?��, Huntington Beach,CA �; 92648 City of Huntington Beach ?c�p8UNTY`G \�o File #: 22-969 MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Hayden Beckman, Senior Planner Subject: Direct staff to draft a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to delete the cannabis prohibition and to permit cannabis activities consistent with the Council's Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations Statement of Issue: Since December 2021, City Council established an ad-hoc subcommittee consisting of Councilmembers Bolton, Kalmick, and Peterson who have been working to develop a policy framework for a future cannabis program that would be tailored to the needs and interests of the Huntington Beach community. On July 5, 2022, ad-hoc subcommittee recommendations were presented to the entire City Council for discussion. Following discussion, the City Council voted to place Measure 0 on the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election ballot for voter approval. If passed by a simple majority of voters, Measure 0 would enable the City Council to impose a tax of up to 6% of gross receipts for retail cannabis businesses and up to 1% of gross receipts for other cannabis businesses (i.e., testing labs or distribution), if such uses are permitted in Huntington Beach. The City Council also directed the issue back to the ad-hoc subcommittee to incorporate their feedback and solicit additional community input. This agenda item includes an update on those efforts, , as well as recommendations based on this exercise. Financial Impact: Not Applicable. Recommended Action: Request the City Manager (or designee) to draft a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO)to delete the existing cannabis prohibition and City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 5 Printed on 11/9/2022 powerg$831 Leg,starT" File#: 22-969 MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022 add necessary language to allow cannabis activities consistent with the Council's Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations. Alternative Action(s): The City Council may choose the following alternative action: 1) Do not direct the City Manager to prepare and return to the City Council for adoption an ordinance amending the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) to delete the existing cannabis prohibition and add necessary language to allow cannabis activities consistent with the Council's Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations. Analysis: Since the July 5, 2022 City Council meeting, staff consulted with HDL Companies (the "Consultant"), a firm that has significant experience advising cities on municipal financial matters and cannabis regulations. The Consultant advised a bifurcation of the land use policies (uses and locations) and the operator permit/ selection regulations. Up until this point, staff and the ad-hoc subcommittee had been discussing the land use policies and operator permit selection regulations under one legislative framework. The ad-hoc committee and staff are in agreement with the Consultant's recommendation of a bifurcated process that includes amending the HBZSO to allow cannabis uses and locational regulations and separate operator permit regulations to be considered via resolution after soliciting additional public input. Community Outreach At City's Council's direction to gather additional public input, the City hosted another cannabis workshop on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Central Library. Staff organized a Cannabis Conversation Open House style workshop designed to solicit input from the community and interested parties. Stations were set up to provide information and solicit input on Measure 0, operational hours, and buffer restrictions. A general station included a sign in sheet, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) handout, and comment card box where attendees were able to submit comment cards. In addition, a timeline exhibit illustrated progress to date and proposed next steps under a bifurcated process. Forty individuals attend the workshop, based on sign-in sheets. The majority of attendees represent the cannabis industry. Below is a summary of findings and suggestions: • Measure 0: Taxation of Cannabis Businesses o Majority of respondents support a lower tax rate for retail businesses, between 1-2% to promote business growth and higher wages. o Minority of respondents support a 6% tax rate to cover potential costs of police or code enforcement activity associated with cannabis activities. o Two respondents support no local taxes on any cannabis business. o One respondent does not support cannabis businesses in any form. • Operational Hours for Cannabis Retailers City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 5 Printed on 11/9/2022 powerpowereafet4 LegistarT" File#: 22-969 MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022 o Majority of respondents support the State's current regulated hours of operation for cannabis businesses, 6 AM - 10 PM daily. o Several comments expressed support for no limit to the hours of operation, allowing businesses flexibility o Minority respondents supported operating hours of 8 AM - 8 PM, or a similar time table. • Buffer Restrictions o Responses were split: • Approximately half of respondents support the State's current minimum buffer requirement: 600 ft. from schools and sensitive uses. • Other half of respondents support the Ad-Hoc Committee's recommendation of revised buffer requirement: 1000 ft. from schools (K-12), 600 ft. from all other sensitive uses. o Several suggestions for alternative buffer requirements include: • 1000 ft. from all (schools and sensitive uses) • 1 mile from all (schools and sensitive uses) Land Use Policies Overall, the feedback received at the workshop is congruent with input received from the Council at the July 5, 2022 meeting and the latest discussions with the ad-hoc committee. As such, the following features are recommended by the ad-hoc committee and staff for inclusion in proposed cannabis land use policies: 1. Delete the existing cannabis prohibitions in the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO): a. Chapter 204.18 Prohibited Uses - Medical Marijuana Businesses; b. Chapter 204.20 Prohibited Uses - Commercial Non-Medical Marijuana Businesses and Deliveries; and c. Chapter 204.22 Non-Medical Marijuana Cultivation 2. Feedback regarding buffers is mixed. At the July 5, 2022 meeting, the City Council majority (6 -1) expressed a preference for a 1000 ft. buffer from schools and sensitive uses. When staff prepared maps based on 1000 ft. buffers, it resulted in a loss of 193 parcels (compared to buffers at 1000 ft. for schools and 600 ft. from sensitive uses). The Ad Hoc Committee felt the loss of 193 parcels was too significant and are therefore recommending the following land use and buffer restrictions: a. Retailers (Type 10 Storefront Only) i. Allowed in the Commercial, Specific Plan Areas and Industrial Zone with buffer restrictions 1. Buffer Distance: 1,000 ft. from all schools (K-12), and 600 ft. from all parks, licensed commercial day care centers, and youth centers. a. No buffer requirement between shops City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 5 Printed on 11/9/2022 power }Legistar'"' File #: 22-969 MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022 2. Buffer Measurement: Buffers are measured from occupied premises of businesses to the property line of sensitive receptors mentioned above. ii.Exclude Downtown (SP5) and the Sunset Beach Specific Plan (SP17) areas iii. Exclude Coastal Overlay Zone iv. Delivery-only retailers can locate only in the Industrial Zone v. Permitted in multi-storefront buildings b. Non-Retailers (Including Type 9 Delivery Only/Non-storefront Retailers) i.Allowed in the Industrial Zone only 1. Exclude Specific Plan industrial properties ii.Buffer restrictions will be same as Retailers above. Buffer Maps To assist the public and decision makers in deliberating on the proposed cannabis regulations, staff has created a citywide land use map that identifies both retail and non-retail cannabis candidate sites that would, if current proposed regulations are adopted, be sites for future cannabis uses (Attachment No. 1). This map is based on the recommended 1000 ft. buffer from schools and 600 ft. buffer from sensitive uses. Note that this map is conceptual and is only intended to assist policy development. Future changes in the draft regulations may alter the information presented. An alternative map, based on the City Council majority preference (1000 ft. buffer from schools and sensitive uses) is also attached as a reference (Attachment No. 2). Next Steps Should the City Council direct staff to initiate a ZTA to amend the HBZSO to allow cannabis related uses, as proposed above, staff anticipates bringing such ZTA to the Planning Commission at the December 13, 2022 meeting for review and recommendation and to the City Council for introduction on January 17, 2023. Should the City Council approve the proposed ZTA, staff would commence community outreach efforts early in 2023 regarding the operator permit/ selection process. Staff anticipates at least two public workshops, meetings with the ad-hoc committee, and at least one check in with the entire City Council. Finally, staff would draft the operator permit regulations to be considered by the City Council via resolution. Zoning regulations would not be in effect until business regulations in Chapter 5 Business Licenses and Regulations of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code are adopted by the City Council. Staff anticipates that such consideration would occur in Spring 2023. Concurrently with developing the operator permit regulations, staff will research and develop proposed cannabis signage regulations. Staff will bring such proposed regulations to the ad-hoc committee and entire City Council at the same time that operator permit regulations are discussed. City of Huntington Beach Page 4 of 5 Printed on 11/9/2022 power ] Legistar'' File#: 22-969 MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022 As such, staff anticipates that such regulations would be considered by the City Council in Spring of 2023 concurrent with the operator permit regulations. Action by the City Council on the land use policies (subject of November 15, 2022 meeting) will not make any cannabis activities legal at this time. Environmental Status: Development of an ordinance pertaining to the establishment of land use controls for future cannabis businesses is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15306 in that Council direction to staff to prepare a future ordinance for consideration is research and information gathering that would not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. Strategic Plan Goal: Economic Development & Housing Attachment(s): 1. Draft Cannabis Candidate Sites Map (1000 ft. and 600 ft. buffers) 2. Alternative Cannabis Candidate Sites Map (1000 ft. buffer) 3. Presentation 4. Public Comments received as of November 8, 2022 City of Huntington Beach Page 5 of 5 Printed on 11/9/2022 powers Legistar'' i w � lunj Cannabis minEn � Candidate Locations '._ Igo r:__,. « � E[ j,. M efl -! L. 'p! t-ir" • ) 1, v J „canto e ti. • • enja ll 6-7 h �-- , 'till """' p rt &i-"-' t[6R k°"""k -111 �� ,if . 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C E U 0 0 CD O 0) ca C)c 0 U E Q •> z 0 X 'ax a) 0 � � a) °' -0 0CX5 CD'� c = Q 0 _cn 2 -E coca a) co 2 li N COa) C a) O ' 0 0 QU 0 N wi Y : : .'�� �s 'h, s fir' �i „ii r:.....le , .=.:::. . 1,1,1.,crlitu. ,.* :,. .,. 3 n • ...k A� nC'a z 11�4 sf ' '''ff: mo d- - x—{y) �y xxx " "':t z5i.t�7 �.1. i t. .e. 1 t \ t t 0• (11) O IN INIM MIMI cr) a) z Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday,November 1,2022 12:13 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Item 22-876 City Council Agenda November 1,2022 Attachments: CC Letter- 11-01-22.pdf From:Cindi Lee<CLee@ovsd.org> Sent:Tuesday, November 1,2022 11:51 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Frakes,Sandie<Sandie.Frakes@surfcity-hb.org>;Gina Clayton-Tarvin<ginaclaytontarvin@gmail.com>;Michael Conroy<mconroy@ovsd.org>;Susan Whittaker<Susan@WhittakerPlanningServices.com> Subject:Item 22-876 City Council Agenda November 1,2022 Good morning, Please see the attached correspondence from Ocean View School District regarding City Council Agenda Item 22-876—Consideration of Adoption of Cannabis Business Regulations,to be considered at the November 1, 2022,City Council Meeting. Thank you. Cindi Lee, Executive ,assistant Office of the Superintendent OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT 17200 Pinehurst Lane Huntington Beach,CA 92647 (714)847-2551, ext.1309 clee@ovsd.org c Ocean View 1, ; School District O'17SD: 'Where Achievement and Relationships Natter! SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Metetreg Wm: Agenda Wm No.±.25_,4,22.: 1 899 Ocean View School District 17200 Pinehurst Lane, Superintendent Board of Trustees vidlikour Huntington Beach,CA92647 Michael Conroy,Ed.D. Gina Clayton-Tarvin,President �;.. Tel:714 847-2551 Patricia Singer,Vice President 'Equity and Fax:714 847-143i) Jack C.Souders,Clerk Excellence" Web:www.ovsd.org John Briscoe,Member Norm Westwell,Member November 1, 2022 SENT VIA ELECRONIC TRANSMISSION Citv.Councilc surtcity-hb.orq The Honorable Barbara Delgleize, Mayor and Members of the City Council CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Re: Item 22-876 City Council Agenda November 1, 2022 Consideration of Adoption of Cannabis Business Regulations Dear Mayor Delgleize and City Councilmembers: Ocean View School District adamantly supports including a 1,000-foot or greater buffer between cannabis zoned properties and K-12 schools. We have reviewed the staff report that includes Attachment#1 Draft Cannabis Candidate Sites Map dated October 2022. Ocean View School District's Westmont Elementary School, located at 8251 Heil Avenue, is within the 1,000-foot buffer. The 1,000-foot buffer must be measured from the school's property line since all school grounds are used for school purposes, such as outdoor recreation. We strongly request that the Cannabis Candidate Sites Map be revised to eliminate those properties within 1,000 feet of Westmont Elementary School. Anything less is unacceptable. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration when determining if cannabis manufacturing is an appropriate use for the city. Sincerely, Michael Conroy, Ed. Superintendent On behalf of the Board of Trustees: Gina Clayton-Tarvin Board President cc: Al Zelinka, Huntington Beach City Manager( Sandie.Frakesalsurfcity-hb.orq ) 900 Moore, Tania From: Fikes,Cathy Sent: Monday,October 31,2022 10:34 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: November 1 Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 From:Russell Neal<russneal@ieee.org> Sent:Sunday,October 30,2022 6:50 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Yoon-Taylor,Grace<grace.yoon-taylor@surfcity-hb.org>;Gates,Michael<Michael.Gates@surfcity-hb.org>;Zelinka, Al<AI.Zelinka@surfcity-hb.org>;Can Swan<cswanie@aol.com>;Casey McKeon<caseymckeon@gmail.com>;Gracey VanDerMark<gracey4hbcc@gmail.com>;Tony Strickland<tstrickland@tonystrickland.com>;Pat Burns <pburnshb@gmail.com>; Ray Raines<rayraines@hotmail.com>;Annette Eliot<hhrwfvp@aol.com>; Panagiotis Frousiakis<panagiotis.frousiakis@gmaiLcom> Subject:November 1 Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 Concerning Agenda Item 25 to direct staff to draft a zoning change to delete the prohibition of cannabis business and provide regulation for such businesses, I remain concerned that this is moving forward without adequate public notice and involvement. As we have seen with the Edwards Hill fiasco, the perception of the Council and the community as to the adequacy of public notice differs widely. Legalized recreational cannabis businesses popping up all over Huntington Beach will dramatically and forever change the character of the city, and in my opinion, for the worse. Whatever you think about the merits of cannabis, you cannot think it acceptable to make this change and have the community think they were never told about it. I recommend you pause this freight train until adequate public notice and discussion has occurred. The two open house meetings held so far had very little public participation apart from people associated with the industry. I think a special meeting with notice mailed to all residents would not be too much. SUqq4LEVIENTAL COMUNICATION Molting Date: d ORT?-- i 'igonda item No ( -95?- From: }leather Trudnirb To: Cannabis Subject: Cannabis sales in HB Date: Monday,July 25,2022 1:54:19 PM As a resident of Huntington Beach, I strongly support the sale and taxation of cannabis in our city. There are liquor stores everywhere,and that is equivalent. All we are doing at this point by not allowing this, is giving tax money that would go to us,to other cities nearby. If someone in HB buys some(and many,many do)the taxes go to the city they bought it in. Is our stance that we don't use cannabis here or somehow not selling it here will make it so? Well,we do use cannabis in the city of HB and we're losing tons of money by dragging behind the times. Additionally, I support very much letting the voters decide how to spend the tax money from cannabis. Thank you, J.Trudnich Heather Trudnich Receptionist HUESTON HENNIGAN LLP D:949.229.8640 T:949.229.8640 620 Newport Center Drive Suite 1300 Newport Beach CA 92660 PLEASE NOTE:This message,including any attachments,may include privileged, confidential and/or inside information.Any distribution or use of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient(s)is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.If you are not the intended recipient,please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system.Thank you. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUMCATION Meer � : 1� 1 20 �- 902 From: 708N N8Q1 To: c npahic Subject: Cannabis vs Alcohol Regulation Date: Wednesday,September 7,2022 8:30:29 PM Dan,I noticed on the DRAFT for Cannabis Commercial Regulation that store hours are only 8 AM-8 PM and non-Cannabis food cannot be distributed on the property. I've thought about our previous exchange quite a bit,and I believe the biggest problem with big guy Cannabis sales is the retail atmosphere.There is a lack of community culture surrounding Cannabis despite its legality in CA because Cannabis cannot be served and consumed on site unlike alcohol. If you truly want revitalized areas down Beach Blvd,restaurants/venues open until 2 AM on Friday/Saturday that have live music or DJs,Cannabis infused meals,Cannabis infused drinks, and Cannabis smoking lounge areas on site is the way.As it is now,most Cannabis retail stores are mandated to be sterile corporate experiences that lack community.The regulations mapped out in the DRAFT nearly guarantee market dominance and working conditions of the Cannabis equivalent to Wal-Mart and Amazon(like we can clearly see in Long Beach).I do not want to see the same mistakes made in Huntington Beach. Peace and Love, John Kochevar SUPPLEMENTAL C.04V!IiNiCA11 903 From: William Hennerty J. To: Cannabis;Gates.Michael Cc: CITY COUNaL;1 aina-Reynosa.Ursula Subject: Hulu series Trafficed season 2 episode 3 Date: Wednesday,September 14,2022 8:15:44 AM Good morning, I am writing in regards to a series on Hulu called Trafficed season 2 episode 3.This episode deals with the cannabis industry with in the state of California.This episode aired in 2021 and is spot on on what is happing.The town hall that took place a few months ago share a lot of similarly with the state.Lots of good information to look over. Thank you, Bill Hennerty Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android SUPPLEMENTAL COLT: UN1CATION ki ,fio I i to: (l ti\ `t 2 ...._ ._. AcI 011�wm wo, S (?-a —as .'(d From: David Linderman To: Cannabis Subject: Against dope sales in KB Date: Monday,September 26,2022 6:02:12 PM I think as much as possible Huntington Beach should stay dope free. Let the subprime areas have that trade if it needs to go on. David Linderman Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone SUPVLEPA ENTAL COMUNMATION Me€thg Data: t k 2o?-2- Age Itsan 140.; 905 From: &al Talbot To: Cannabis Subject: No to Cannabis Date: Tuesday,October 4,2022 9:14:02 AM Hello I would prefer the city completely outlaw cannabis sales in the city.Some will say it will generate sales tax revenue, but at what price?The price will be the further diminishing of public safety in our family friendly community to sell more drugs(legal or not). As a former smoker of cannabis,I can tell you with first hand experience that there is no positive impact cannabis has on a community,but there are numerous downsides including: Increased crime in the vicinity if cannabis retailers Increased vagrancy in the vicinity of cannabis retailers Increased driving while high in the community Increased acceptance of illegal drugs in the community.And yes cannabis is a gateway drug to harder drugs.It was for me,as it led me to use cocaine,amphetamines,psychedelics and alcohol in my youth. Increased social acceptance and influence of legal and illegal drugs on children and young people in the community Please do not allow cannabis sales in the community of Huntington Beach! Sincerely Russell Talbot 37 year resident of Huntington Beach } At'stda!bin F o# R 906 From: Bag Rentaic To: raonahic Subject: Business Question:Municipal Code 5.130.070 Date: Monday,October 17,2022 2:51:01 PM My question is on Municipal Code,5.130.070. Consumption or Use Prohibited on Site and In Public—Cannabis event prohibited. I rent out high-end functional art pieces retailed at$13k brand new(in attachment). Rental services are usually for photoshoots/movies,weddings,education,and cannabis tastings. Can I provide these services in residential homes to Huntington Beach home owners? or is this illegal due to, "a thing of value...related to provision of cannabis?" Has any bong rental businesses applied to the city?Can I advertise this on GoogleMaps in the city of HB? 5.1.30.070 A. 2)iv., "Any location where an entry or other fee is charged to attendees or to the host or where a thing of value or consideration is received or exchanged,directly or indirectly, for or related to the provision of Cannabis." Thank you for your time, John Vidal SUPPLEMENTAL TAL .OML1U MiCATION eetiingData:_ 11191-)a- - Ages i t ? -6 2? 9t0� 907 From: Reginald Chun To: Cannabis Subject: Fwd:How legal weed led to political corruption in California-Los Angeles Times Date: Monday,October 17,2022 11:03:16 PM See LATimes article in cannabis corruption Please No cannabis sales in HB due to real corruption threat, insufficient taxes to compensate for increased strain on rehab facilities and scarce police and court resources as cannabus in youth leads to more smoking among youth and open gateway to other mire serious drug use. Thank you Hb resident Reggie Chun 19772 Lexington Ln HB 92646 Forwarded message From:Reginald Chun<uhkanel3 gmail.com> Date: Mon,Oct 17,2022 at 3:09 PM Subject:How legal weed led to political corruption in California-Los Angeles Times To:<uhkane13@gmail.com> How legal weed led to political corruption in California-Los Angeles Times bttps•!/www latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-15/cannabis-corruption-threats-secret- financial-deals-politicians SUPPLEMENTAL CcAMUN CAT O ivie6fifQ 1 ta:_J t 11 19.0 "?- Aginda It to No.• a •? 908 From: Niki Watrel To: Sannabit Cc: yookinc,Jrav;c Subject: Public Comments on Cannabis Date: Monday,October 17,2022 3:53:15 PM My name is Niki Wetzel,and I have been a professional planner working for municipal governments for 25 years.I write to you today as a nearly 20 year resident of Huntington Beach. 1 attended the city-sponsored cannabis open house on 10/16/22 and reviewed the information provided with city staff.While I feel that the testing of cannabis should be permitted in the city of Huntington Beach,I do not believe that manufacturing,cultivation,or retail sales should be allowed.I believe that the testing of small amounts of cannabis in labs would not have a negative impact on the community,but I believe that the odors,traffic,loitering, and potential crime that the other types of uses would bring would adversely impact our community.In addition, I noticed that a buffer from other sensitive uses is included in the plans,but a buffer from residential uses is not. Should retail,manufacturing,or cultivation uses be permitted,I suggest that a buffer from residential uses would be crucial to minimize potential impacts to community residents. The cannabis industry is strong and persuasive,but our city is under no obligation to allow for uses that would be detrimental to it. Thank you for your consideration. Sent from my iPhone SUI Vt��3 tx ^ L OV,VAAtiC6 t iO Mth :. ApMe m fix4 ots-tom (e.Of S71.P) — 909 From: CrhnPirli=r.Matthew To: lwi nstonWhbcsd.u$ Cc: Yoon-Taylor.Gram fluarkman.Havden Subject: FW:Map with schools Date: Wednesday,October 19,2022 11:57:10 AM Attachments: rannahisSanciidatesOrt7077 wcrhonlsParks.ndf Dr.Winston—Thank you for participating in our open house event. Per your email request I have attached a copy of the map displayed at the open house that includes school locations as well. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need additional information. Regards, Matt Schneider Planning Manager City of Huntington Beach Department of Community Development 714-536-5596 Matthew.sehneider(Surfeity-hb,org From:Leisa Winston<lwinstonPhbcsd.us> Sent:Tuesday,October 18,2022 4:20 PM To:Cannabis<cannahis(> surfrity-hb.org> Subject:Map with schools Good afternoon, I attended the Cannabis Open House on Saturday and was directed to this email address to help me find the maps that were displayed at the event. I found one in a presentation,but it is blurry when I try to enlarge it enough to try to see where our schools are location. If you have a map that shows school locations,that would be incredibly helpful. Here is the general area our district covers(south of Ellis): UPl L MENT Lam{ laYa'a7- ;:tciu z l t�1 P ti.d (r7i .- 77 -- 910 Thank you! Leisa Winston, Ed.D. Superintendent Huntington Beach City School District 8750 Dorsett Dr.I Huntington Beach,CA 92646 Iwinston( hbcsri wLs I 714-964-8888 Website!Twitter!Facebook 911 From: 1ne Prior To: rjnnabis Subject: Cannabis Business Related Questions Date: Thursday,October 20,2022 9:04:58 AM Hello,I see there was an open house regarding public comment on cannabis businesses on October 15.. Unfortunately I was unable to attend. Is there a recording of the speaking points at the event that I can view? Additionally, 1 saw on the city's instagram a map was posted with highlighted sections along with a key indicating"zoning".Has the committee finalized ordinance requirements? I also saw a snippet of what looked to be a timeline or flow chart indicating the path to launching cannabis businesses in the City of HB.Is this something I can have access to,so I know how to plan for the future of Cannabis in HB? I look forward to your reply, joe prior co-founder Shaka People 18372 Gothard St. Huntington Beach CA.92648 SUPPLEMENTAL COUMUNICATiON meang : 1,I t 19CYaa- A . :a:. ram. S . 912 From: ILi To: cannabis Subject: Dispensary Retail Shop Date: Thursday,October 20,2022 3:32:57 PM Hi 1 wasn't able to attend your meeting.Can you please provide information on how I can apply for a permit or what the process for opening a dispensary in HB once the city approves the matter?i would be interested in opening a shop.If you can provide any information on how many the city will allow and how we can apply for a permit?TIA Sincerely, Tom S.Choi Email:tchoi714@gmail.com r . LeimEN 1AL tocoinu 1. Awittici tom No: da 913 From: rant Michn1s To: fannabis Subject: Question and request to be added to future updates Date: Wednesday,October 19,2022 12:28:55 PM Hello, I have a question with respect to actually legalizing dispensaries in the city. Is this something the City Council can do or must the issue be put on a ballot for voters to decide? I'm aware of the tax issue on the upcoming ballot,but it does not address above. Also,can you please add my email to any upcoming communications? Thank you! Janet Michels Sent from my iPad,sorry for any typos! JPPLMENTAL CO CAT me-AIN Dab.): ill k Agendia item (95 ( -4R9ta) 914 Moore, Tania From: Yoon-Taylor,Grace Sent: Tuesday,November 1,2022 7:24 AM To: Esparza, Patty; Moore,Tania Subject: Fwd:Update: Huntington Beach Cannabis Regulation -Council Mtg.tomorrow From: Kim Flores<kimhanhflores@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 1,2022 4:25 AM To:Yoon-Taylor,Grace<grace.yoon-taylor@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Fwd: Update: Huntington Beach Cannabis Regulation-Council Mtg.tomorrow Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From:Kim Flores<kimhanhflores@icloud.com> Date: November 1,2022 at 4:17:57 AM PDT To: bwhetsell@ochca.com Subject: Re: Update: Huntington Beach Cannabis Regulation-Council Mtg.tomorrow Dear Ms. Yoon-Taylor: I am unable to attend the meeting today but,would like the city to know that I support Mr. Russel Neal's Measure 0 that opposes cannabis businesses due to the illicit drug and controlled substances epidemic. I prefer that the city allocate their resources in youth obtaining an education so that they can rank#1 for an academic decathlon. Thank You, Kim On Nov 1,2022,at 4:11 AM,Kim Flores<kimhanhflores@icloud.com>wrote: SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Sent from my iPhone h Date: ,, 11190? Begin forwarded message: From: "Yoon-Taylor,Grace" <grace.yoon-taylor@ tfftiVm hb.org> 1 915 Date: October 31,2022 at 12:25:05 PM PDT To: Cannabis<cannabis@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: "Schneider,Matthew" <Matthew.Schneider@surfcity-hb.org>, "Beckman,Hayden" <hayden.beckman@surfcity-hb.org>, "Luna- Reynosa,Ursula" <ursula.luna-rynosa@surfcity-hb.org>, "Hopkins,Travis"<thopkins@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Update: Huntington Beach Cannabis Regulation- Council Mtg.tomorrow Dear Community Stakeholders: This is inform you that the City Council will be discussing the policy related to cannabis businesses at the November 1, 2022 (Tuesday) Council meeting, which is tomorrow. City staff will be presenting key findings from the recent Community Open House event held on October 15, as well as the Ad-hoc Council Subcommittee's final recommendation about zoning and buffer restrictions. You should be able to access the City's presentation, staff report, and GIS maps here. Please know that the final proposed buffer restriction for both retailers and non-retailers is 1,000 ft. from K-12 schools and 600 ft. from other sensitive uses including parks—same as what was presented at the open house. The meeting starts at 6pm, but this item is under Administrative Items later on the Agenda. Should you have any questions, please contact Community Development Department at 714-536-5271 or our office. Thank you. Grace Yoon-Taylor Pnntrpat Adm-ItSt aliWe Analyst tsheihertttets3 Office of the City Manager = City of Huntington Beach 714.536 5910. grace,yoorrtayar@surr city-hb_oag www.huntingtonbeachca.gov www.suriellyt)reak.corn Please note that email correspondence with the City of Huntington Beach,along with attachments,may be subject to the California Public Records Act,and therefore may be subject to disclosre unless otherwise exempt. If your receipt of this transmission is in error,please notify Grace Yoon-Taylor immediately by calling collect at 714-536-5910 and destroying the original transmission and its attachments without reading them, printing them or saving them to an electronic medium. 2 916 Moore, Tania From: Fikes,Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 1,2022 12:12 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject FW:November 1st Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 From:donnadillon214@aol.com<donnadillon214@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 1,2022 11:40 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:November 1st Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I urge you to pull Agenda Item 25 on tonight's calendar pending future public notice and community input. Agenda Item 25 to directs staff to draft a zoning change to delete the prohibition of cannabis business and provide zoning regulation for such businesses. I remain concerned that this is moving forward without adequate public notice/involvement and clear regulations/restrictions for retail,grow and processing cannabis businesses. Legalized recreational cannabis businesses opening all over Huntington Beach will dramatically and forever change the character of the city, and in my opinion,for the worse.Whatever you think about the merits of cannabis,you cannot think it acceptable to make this change and have the community think they were never told about it. I recommend you pull Agenda Item 25 until adequate public notice and discussion has occurred.The two open house meetings held so far had very little public participation apart from people associated with the industry. Thank you. Donna Dillon 714 319-3581 22102 Jonesport Ln Huntington Beach,Ca 92646 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION I?st .ting Date: 111 t ;i)02;)- Agordl Item 14a4 t?:5 'f -? 0) 1 917 Moore, Tania From: Fikes,Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 1,2022 12:13 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:November 1st Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 From:Greg Dillon<gndillon@verizon.net> Sent:Tuesday, November 1,2022 11:44 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:November 1st Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I urge you to pull Agenda Item 25 on tonight's calendar pending future public notice and community input. Agenda Item 25 to directs staff to draft a zoning change to delete the prohibition of cannabis business and provide zoning regulation for such businesses. I remain concerned that this is moving forward without adequate public notice/involvement and clear regulations/restrictions for retail, grow and processing cannabis businesses. Legalized recreational cannabis businesses opening all over Huntington Beach will dramatically and forever change the character of the city, and in my opinion, for the worse. Whatever you think about the merits of cannabis, you cannot think it acceptable to make this change and have the community think they were never told about it. I recommend you pull Agenda Item 25 until adequate public notice and discussion has occurred. The two open house meetings held so far had very little public participation apart from people associated with the industry. Thank you. Gregory Dillon 714 316-3374 22102 Jonesport Ln Huntington Beach, Ca 92646 SUPPLEMENTAL COMOUNICATION klas ing Coat: t1 t caco-?�" Acmrrdn item l o.: 'C? ,1 Switzer, Donna From: Yoon-Taylor,Grace on behalf of Cannabis Sent: Tuesday, November 1,2022 3:30 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;Esparza, Patty;Moore,Tania Cc: Beckman, Hayden Subject: FW:Regulation Written Comments-Cannabis Came in today via cannabis@surfcity-hb.org From:Michael Bustillo-Sakhai<mbsakhai@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,November 1,2022 11:58 AM To:Cannabis<cannabis@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Regulation Written Comments Hi,I know this may be late, I wanted to submit my public comments to the city council. I plan to present them orally,but this is just in case there is limited time for public comment. HB City Council Cannabis Public Comment I, a local homeowner, am attending here today to support the city council's efforts to legalize and regulate cannabis businesses in Huntington Beach. Cannabis use is very common and popular throughout all of California.The city is making some good decisions and bad decisions within its regulatory framework. The city does not need to be afraid of the presence of cannabis commerce within city limits.Arbitrary restrictions that limit the presence of businesses are detrimental to the city's goal of collecting revenue from cannabis commerce and to the public perception of cannabis use.Ten retail permits may be a good start, but should not be a hard cap on the amount of retailers within the city because demand for legal cannabis products is very high. People want these businesses and want a diversity of choice when selecting from where to purchase products and what kind of business to operate. The kinds of businesses that are being permitted are limited to the degree that they will not allow for an environment of entrepreneurial creativity and small businesses to thrive. Microbusinesses are an opportunity for folks without significant capital or business experience to start a cannabis business and provide boutique products. Outdoor cultivation should be allowed as it creates a product that consumers prefer to flowers produced under indoor synthetic lights. Cannabis events can be safe, fun and inviting so that people can see there is little harm to be had from cannabis. Limiting the convenience of drive-through ordering is nonsensical. Cannabis customers should be able to limit their interaction with other folks as we are still living through the global pandemic of COVID-19. These restrictions are bad for a competitive and creative business environment. Geographic restrictions will also have a negative effect. I do not understand why the city has prohibited cannabis businesses in the downtown and coastal retail zones. Maybe to appease wealthy landowners? Maybe the city council thinks these kinds of legal, regulated, popular, and safe businesses bring shame to the city, so they ought to be kept away from its prime real estate?If either of these are true, they are backwards ways of thinking. All types of folks enjoy the beachfront, including cannabis consumers. So, why must these types of products not be sold there? I guarantee businesses located here would provide immense tax revenue and foster a positive perspective of these businesses as being beneficial for our city. Some folks think these businesses are undesirable, create problems for neighbors, and are unsafe to be around, but all of these are not true. The security measures imposed as part of the new regulations will allow for functions as safe as any other business permitted to operate within the city. If folks can get drunk and belligerent at an establishment in either the downtown or other coastal areas, why should a responsible adult not be able to buy cannabis 1 919 products during a beach visit?Tourists, residents, and neighbors, I am sure, will enjoy the convenience and accessibility of legal cannabis in a beautiful beachfront setting. Please also consider utilizing the state minimum requirements for setbacks from 'sensitive uses'when siting cannabis businesses. All this does is reduce the total number of available locations for commerce which is redundant if the city will limit the number of available retail permits anyway. On a related note,the city council must adopt an ordinance to allow personal outdoor cultivation of cannabis on private property. Growing cannabis outdoors within the limits of state law is a beneficial use of land for private landowners and is not a nuisance to neighbors. The city allows for homeowners to smoke tobacco products on their premises, which is a great nuisance to neighbors and also has documented negative health effects as a result of secondhand smoke. This is a common sense ordinance that allows homeowners greater freedom in how they utilize their property without negatively impacting neighbors. Michael Bustillo-Sakhai, MS,PE Email: mbsakhai@gmail.com Cell: (323)307 6912 Linkedin 2 920 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes,Cathy Sent: Wednesday, November 2,2022 11:19 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Cannabis wait on vote need public input Original Message From:Dennis Pappas<ndoceanpappas@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 1,2022 1:39 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Cannabis wait on vote need public input Dear City Council, Please wait to vote and approve Cannabis in HB. Please give time for public input. This is a huge decision and will affect our city immeasurably and in a negative way. Please consider stopping the vote and involving the public in the conversation.Wait for new council. Patricia Pappas Sent from my iPhone 1 921 From: Sal Solo To: Cannahis;Beckman.Hayden;Luna-Reynosa.Ursula;Hopkins,Travis Subject: Cannabis Licensing Program Date: Monday,November 7,2022 11:08:40 AM Attachments: Outlook-arvam bv5.onq Hello my name is Sal Solo: CEO of Nationwide Consulting Professionals. I am a U.S. Army military veteran and former Anti Money Laundering Investigator turned Cannabis Banking Consultant. I have over 15 years of Banking & Financial services, 10+ years of experience working with the big 4 banks. I have direct frontline knowledge and experience in multiple lines of business: Business Operations, Development, Financial Operational, Risk Compliance, Compliance & Business Analyst, Audits, Government, Fraud, Financial Crimes, AML, Terrorist Financing, Investigations for Domestic& International. Global & International Banking, Commercial Banking, Corresponding Banking, Consumer& Retail Banking. Financial Institutions, Corporations, Cannabis& Hemp Dispensaries, Marijuana- Related Businesses, Commercial Real Estate, Mortgage, Jewelry & Precious Metal, Money Services Business, Cash Intensive Businesses, PEP, Non-for-Profit. In my Financial Banking career, I have worked some high-profile cases, such as the Panama Papers and the Iranian Accounts. I attended the City Counsil meeting on 11/1/2022, I wanted to reach out to you regarding your Cannabis Licensing program. I would like to know more about the projected parameters of the program. I have been working exclusively in the Cannabis Industry since March of 2020, so I know that every single has different guidelines. sal.solo@natcopros.com (213)709-1174 www.natcopros.com Nationwide Consulting Professionals L.L.C. (213)709-1174 922 Sal Solo sal.solo®natcopros.corn (213)709-1174 N ., i N aC %P 4'14 www.natcopros.com 923 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 12:40 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Item 23 on tonight's agenda Original Message From: Roxanne Eisel<roxanne.eisel@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 15, 2022 10:39 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Item 23 on tonight's agenda Hi, Please consider this email my request to continue to PROHIBIT any aspect of the cannabis industry. Do not remove or change the current laws and zoning. Thank you, Roxanne Eisel Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION I Date: 11 I v\ao a 2- Agenda item No.; (aa - 9Coq) Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 12:40 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Item 23 From: Harshe, Lourdes<lharshe@deloitte.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 15, 2022 12:11 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Item 23 I do not want Item 23 Cannabis on the 11/15 agenda approved. Thank you for listening and logging my objection. Best regards Lourdes Harshe 5276 Chadwick Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649 *****Any tax advice included in this communication may not contain a full description of all relevant facts or a complete analysis of all relevant tax issues or authorities. 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Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. v.T.1 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: ( i I 1 S/2a'a a- Agenda den,No.; P3 ( ? 9) 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 12:40 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Cannabis From: Rebecca Burr<rebeccaburr84@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 15, 2022 12:39 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Cannabis Please no retail of cannabis!-- Rebecca Burr SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: t ► i sc(c9D&a Agenda Item No.; 4'a -c q) (c9.9 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 12:40 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Item 23 Cannabis From: Pamela Harvey<pam.harvey.hb@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 15, 2022 12:07 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Item 23 Cannabis I do not want Item 23 Cannabis on the 11/15 agenda approved! There's already VAPE shops EVERYWHERE- This is killing our kids. Thanks, Pamela E. Harvey pam.harvev.hb(asgmail.com 714.401.1568 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: I ► 1)5/ ° e- Agenda Item No. 3 (R3 -�l(D�}) 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 10:05 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: I do not want Item 23 Cannabis on the 11/15 agenda approved! Original Message From: Regina Sakai<Regina@thesakais.com> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 6:42 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: I do not want Item 23 Cannabis on the 11/15 agenda approved! I do not want Item 23 Cannabis on the 11/15 agenda approved! Sent from my iPad SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION IWeebnq Date: I I I 15f A02- 1 Agenda item No.;, 43 (AP - `kaq) Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 11:23 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Item 22-962 From:Taylor Haug<taylorhaug@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:23 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Item 22-962 I do not support a buffer of only 1,000 for cannabis use at retail sites. This is too close to many homes, and will effect the quality of life of many surrounding homeowners and renters. Legalized businesses popping up all over HB will not improve anything in HB, rather just give more money via Tax for the city to spend. PLEASE DO NOT GO FORWARD WITH THIS, and pause until there is adequate public notice and discussion. Taylor Haug _i;C:aa>llt bat6....�,�...I I k t 5/ J l/a� 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 11:24 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Item 22-962 From:Taylor Haug<taylorhaug@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:43 AM To: Kalmick, Dan<Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Yoon-Taylor, Grace<grace.yoon-taylor@surfcity-hb.org>; Zelinka,Al<AI.Zelinka@surfcity-hb.org>; Bolton, Rhonda <Rhonda.Bolton@surfcity-hb.org>; erik-peterson@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Re: Item 22-962 Dan - I just saw this on the agenda, and looked at the maps for potential retail sites in HB. These are very close to my home. I remember a few years back an illegal one popped up in that same area and it brought havoc to our neighborhood. While the operators go through a rigorous application process, the clientele that comes to these operators isn't always the cream of the crop. I do not recall receiving any notice that you stated as being mailed out TWICE (just asked my mom who lives down the street, same answer), so no need to use all CAPS like over communication was used. Send out a public notice to everyone in HB with the maps that are on the agenda item, circling in red where these locations can be. Voting on cannibas tax is one thing, seeing locations pop up around your house (or where they could) is another. Taylor Haug On Thu,Nov 10, 2022 at 9:29 AM Kalmick, Dan<Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>wrote: Hi Taylor, Thank you for your email. I appreciate your input. The process of legalizing retail sales is contemplated to be HIGHLY regulated. Store won't be popping up hear that there. There will be a rigorous application process requiring only the highest standards of operators. I would ask what additional public notice you'd like to see? We've had two public forums, 6-8 public Planning and City Council meetings on the topic. Held public comment periods on proposed policy and maps for nearly 18 months and we've sent mail to EVERY voter in the city TWICE via public votes on the cannabis tax measure which included links to the City's cannabis policy website. I am very curious on what other public notice you'd like to see, as we're currently building out our public participation process and since we're all sort of`inside the fence' we have blind spots on what the public sees as adequate public participation. Thank you again for your note, Dan Kalmick City Councilmember City of Huntington Beach dan.kalmick@surfcity-hb.org (657) 360-4796 .4,01,46 tY _,..ef.',. , i,n s. 9 Ff`1U%ii v..'- 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 From: Taylor Haug<taylorhaug@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday,November 10, 2022 9:23 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Item 22-962 I do not support a buffer of only 1,000 for cannabis use at retail sites. This is too close to many homes, and will effect the quality of life of many surrounding homeowners and renters. Legalized businesses popping up all over HB will not improve anything in HB,rather just give more money via Tax for the city to spend. PLEASE DO NOT GO FORWARD WITH THIS, and pause until there is adequate public notice and discussion. 2 Taylor Haug 3 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 4:49 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Don't approve item 23 Cannabis on the 11/15 agenda From: Pam Potts<pambpotts@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:40 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Don't approve item 23 Cannabis on the 11/15 agenda Hello Huntington Beach City Council: I do not want Item 23 Cannabis on the 11/15 agenda approved! Thank you. Pam Potts 9322 Leilani Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92646m pambi ottsegmail.com 714-322-0218 I I 45 I a02itern (a.g: 9(9.9) 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 4:49 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: 11/15 Meeting - 22-969 - cannabis From: Lucas Quass<liquass@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:15 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: 11/15 Meeting-22-969-cannabis Council members, I am a resident of Huntington Beach, and I oppose item 22-969 seeking to end the cannabis prohibition in the city. The proposed map in particular is not well thought out. Retail cannabis should not be permitted anywhere near our schools or parks or any sensitive receptors. 600 feet from parks should not be the standard. If the city was to apply a 1000 feet limit for schools that same limit should apply to parks and other sensitive receptors for the safeguard of children. Looking at the proposed map, you will see how close cannabis sales would be to Lake Park. Children and families rely on our parks for recreation and health and those places should not be disturbed by cannabis, sales and use. I urge you to vote for alternative action one and not proceed further with cannabis sales in the City. If you do decide to support cannabis, please consider greater distances for the buffer zones to protect schools parks, and sensitive, receptors. Minimum distance should be at least 1000 feet or more. Thank you for your consideration, Lucas Quass *9a.(0-a-fleal__ • Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 4:50 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Council consideration of allowing "cannabis" retailers From: Patricio Murmann <pmurman@outlook.com> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:56 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Council consideration of allowing"cannabis" retailers Under no circumstance, despite allegations of tax revenue, should the Council permit the sale of marijuana in any form, or at any location, or under any restrictions, within the City of Huntington Beach. I am a 25 +year resident, have seen too many bad decisions; we don't need further deterioration. 1 . .�.142aLaci ---_ Moore, Tania From: Esparza, Patty Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:22 PM To: Moore, Tania; Switzer, Donna Subject: FW: [SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] Cannabis - City Council Item 23 -AGAINST Late Supplemental Communication Patty Esparza,CMC Assistant City Clerk City of Huntington Beach (714)536-5260 Original Message From: alisa Backstrom<alisa2020@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 15, 2022 3:22 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Esparza, Patty<PEsparza@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: [SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] Cannabis-City Council Item 23 -AGAINST This Message contains suspicious characteristics and has originated outside your organization. I am writing as a 20-year resident of Huntington Beach to express my opinion AGAINST tonight's City Council agenda item 23 (22-969) Direct staff to draft a Zoning Text Amendment(ZTA)to delete the cannabis prohibition and to permit cannabis activities consistent with the Council's Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations. First,those who wish to obtain such substances may do so very easily already. Second,the substance remains illegal federally. Third,a complete study of all additional costs to the city has not been completed.Such costs would potentially include adding police officers, additional code enforcement(both of which are very difficult to hire), additional costs to process any required paperwork/licenses/funds, etc. Fourth,what is the benefit to the community versus potential additional crime, littering,odors, hospital visits, impaired driving, adolescent exposure...The list goes on? Fifth, I do not believe the addition of any of these types of establishments will improve property values or the attractiveness of the city for the type of visitors that we DO want, not that we don't want. Thank you for your consideration. Warm regards, Alisa Backstrom 1 Sum MO-MI Te APP V <s771FF R& . 177an1 PA-/LED 3-y C PETDpsoA/, PosEY, bE26t�/2E, , tlN&p 000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,CA City of Huntington Beach 92648 Ai 1EAME1) /14726/11TV F�aUN7 t G���``% T J=/R-E711E- l� I I�/S/2; APPROVED to—/ OMlL?7�11/-il/v File #: 22-876 MEETING DATE: 11/1/2022 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Hayden Beckman, Senior Planner Subject: Direct staff to draft a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to delete the cannabis prohibition and to allow cannabis activities consistent with the Council's Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations Statement of Issue: On July 5, 2022, the City Council voted to place City-sponsored Measure 0 on the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election ballot for voter approval. If passed by a simple majority of voters, Measure 0 would enable the City Council to impose a tax of up to 6% of gross receipts for retail cannabis businesses and up to 1% of gross receipts for other cannabis businesses (i.e., testing labs or distribution), if such uses are permitted in Huntington Beach. Since December 2021, City Council established a three-member ad-hoc subcommittee consisting of Councilmembers Bolton, Kalmick, and Peterson who have been working to develop a policy framework for a future cannabis program that would be tailored to the needs and interests of the Huntington Beach community. On July 5, 2022, ad-hoc subcommittee recommendations were presented to the entire City Council for discussion. Council directed the issue back to the ad-hoc subcommittee to incorporate their feedback and solicit additional community input. This agenda item includes an update regarding Council feedback and input from City Council and the community. Financial Impact: Not Applicable. Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to draft a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) to delete the existing cannabis prohibition and add necessary language to allow cannabis activities consistent with the Council's Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations. Alternative Action(s): City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 5 Printed on 10/28/2022 TAB - Tl/f/k �� l)• J52Z File #: 22-876 MEETING DATE: 11/1/2022 The City Council may choose the following alternative action: 1) Do not direct the City Manager to prepare and return to the City Council for adoption an ordinance amending the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) to delete the existing cannabis prohibition and add necessary language to allow cannabis activities consistent with the Council's Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations. Analysis: Since the July 5, 2022 City Council meeting, staff consulted with HDL Companies (the "Consultant"), a firm that has significant experience advising cities on municipal finance matters and cannabis regulations. The Consultant advised a bifurcation of the land use policies (uses and locations) and the operator permit/ selection regulations. Up until this point, staff and the ad-hoc subcommittee had been discussing the land use policies and operator permit/ selection regulations under one legislative framework. The ad-hoc committee and staff are in agreement with the Consultant's recommendation of a bifurcated process that includes amending the HBZSO to allow cannabis uses and locational regulations and separate operator permit regulations to be considered via resolution after soliciting additional public input. Community Outreach At City's Council's direction to gather additional public input, the City hosted another cannabis workshop on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Central Library. Staff organized a Cannabis Conversation Open House style workshop designed to solicit input from the community and interested parties. Stations were set up to provide information and solicit input on Measure 0, operational hours, and buffer restrictions. A general station included a sign in sheet, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) handout, and comment card box where attendees were able to submit comment cards. In addition, a timeline exhibit illustrated progress to date and proposed next steps under a bifurcated process. Forty individuals attend the workshop, based on sign-in data. The majority of attendees represent the cannabis industry. Below is a summary of findings and suggestions: • Measure 0: Taxation of Cannabis Businesses o Majority respondents support a lower tax rate for retail businesses, between 1-2% to promote business growth and higher wages o Minority respondents supported a 6% tax rate to cover potential costs of police or code enforcement activity associated with cannabis activities o Two respondents support no local taxes on any cannabis business o One respondent does not support cannabis businesses in any form • Operational Hours for Cannabis Retailers o Majority respondents supported the State's current regulated hours of operation for cannabis businesses, 6 AM - 10 PM daily. o Several comments received support no limit to hours of operation, allowing businesses City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 5 Printed on 10/28/2022 power'124&I_egistarc" File#: 22-876 MEETING DATE: 11/1/2022 flexibility to respond to needs of local market o Minority respondents supported 8 AM - 8 PM, or some similar time table. • Buffer Restrictions o Responses were split • Approximately half of respondents support the State's current minimum buffer requirement: 600 ft. from schools and sensitive uses • Other half of respondents support the Ad-Hoc Committee's recommendation of revised buffer requirement: 1000 ft. from schools (K-12), 600 ft. from all other sensitive uses o Several suggestions for alternative buffer requirements • 1000 ft. from all (schools and sensitive uses) • 1 mile from all (schools and sensitive uses) Land Use Policies The feedback received at the workshop is congruent with input received from the Council at the July 5, 2022 meeting and the latest discussions with the ad-hoc committee. As such, the following features are recommended by the ad-hoc committee and staff for inclusion in proposed cannabis land use policies: 1. Delete the existing cannabis prohibitions in the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO): a. Chapter 204.18 Prohibited Uses Medical Marijuana Businesses; b. Chapter 204.20 Prohibited Uses - Commercial Non-Medical Marijuana Businesses and Deliveries; and c. Chapter 204.22 Non-Medical Marijuana Cultivation 2. Allow cannabis activities consistent with the following land use and buffer restrictions: a. Retailers i. Allowed in the Commercial, Specific Plan Areas and Industrial Zone with buffer restrictions 1. Buffer Distance: 1,000 ft. from all schools (K-12), parks, licensed commercial day care centers, and youth centers. a. No buffer requirement between shops 2. Buffer Measurement: Buffers are measured from occupied premises of businesses to the property line of sensitive receptors mentioned above. ii.Exclude Downtown (SP5) and the Sunset Beach Specific Plan (SP17) areas iii. Exclude Coastal Overlay Zone iv. Delivery-only retailers can locate only in the Industrial Zone City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 5 Printed on 10/28/2022 pow r1224..egistar'^ File#: 22-876 MEETING DATE: 11/1/2022 v. Permitted in multi-storefront buildings b. Non-Retailers i. Allowed in the Industrial Zone only 1. Exclude Specific Plan industrial properties ii.Buffer restrictions will be same as Retailers above. Buffer Maps To assist the public and decision makers in deliberating on the proposed cannabis regulations, staff has created a citywide land use map that identifies both retail and non-retail cannabis candidate sites that would, if current proposed regulations are adopted, be sites for future cannabis uses (Attachment No. 1). Note that this map is conceptual and is only intended to assist policy development. Future changes in the draft regulations may alter the information presented. Next Steps Should the City Council direct staff to initiate a ZTA to amend the HBZSO to allow cannabis related uses, as proposed above, staff anticipates bringing such ZTA to the Planning Commission at their November 22, 2022 meeting and to the City Council at their December 20, 2022 meeting for introduction. Should the City Council approve the proposed ZTA, staff would commence community outreach efforts early in 2023 regarding the operator permit/ selection process. Staff anticipates at least two public workshops, meetings with the ad-hoc committee, and at least one check in with the entire City Council. Finally, staff would draft the operator permit regulations to be considered by the City Council via resolution. Zoning regulations would not be in effect until business regulations in Chapter 5 Business Licenses and Regulations of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code are adopted by the City Council. Staff anticipates that such consideration would occur in Spring 2023. Concurrently with developing the operator permit regulations, staff will research and develop proposed cannabis signage regulations. Staff will bring such proposed regulations to the ad-hoc committee and entire City Council at the same time that operator permit regulations are discussed. As such, staff anticipates that such regulations would be considered by the City Council in Spring of 2023 concurrent with the operator permit regulations. Action by the City Council on this item will not make any cannabis activities legal at this time. Environmental Status: Development of an ordinance pertaining to the establishment of land use controls for future cannabis businesses is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15306 in that Council direction to staff to prepare a future ordinance for consideration is research and information gathering that would not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. Strategic Plan Goal: City of Huntington Beach Page 4 of 5 Printed on 10/28/2022 pn.prIZIA t.egistar"" File #: 22-876 MEETING DATE: 11/1/2022 Economic Development & Housing Attachment(s): 1. Draft Cannabis Candidate Sites Map October 2022 2. Presentation City of Huntington Beach Page 5 of 5 Printed on 10/28/2022 p ower1 1 egistar''F C C /PFA A (Ai bA t, 1202 _ Recommended Action: Receive and file the Main Street Streetscape Schematic Design and direct staff to proceed to Design Development Drawings Approved 6-1 (Peterson — No) 25. 22-876 Directed staff to draft a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to delete the cannabis prohibition and to allow cannabis activities consistent with the Council's Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to draft a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) to delete the existing cannabis prohibition and add necessary language to allow cannabis activities consistent with the Council's Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations. Substitute motion to approve staff recommended action - Failed 3-4 (Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, Carr— No) Amended motion to table and return to November 15, 2022—Approved 6-1 (Bolton — No) COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS 26. 22-911 Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Posey - Financial and Performance Audits Mayor Pro Tem Posey introduced his item Recommended Action: Request the City Manager to begin developing a financial and performance auditing program for City Council approval in early 2023. This program should include scopes of work and professional services agreements for Year 1 auditing services. Approved 7-0 27. 22-910 Submitted by Councilmember Kalmick - Decertification of Poseidon EIR and Rescind Local Projects Approvals Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to have staff return at the next City Council meeting with an agenda item to decertify the EIR and withdraw all local approvals issued by the City for the Poseidon Project, if appropriate findings can be made. 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'.^, ,, ti W .1t::,:.7=--=7-:_1,7:4:.I-4":,,--°1'..*A4-:;211,.-:i'; ��\ V b :�� s.a ` +.. *` b.' rers y2 � IJ 'A,, . • I P ' ,,C- ',r ,, •'4 .emu...: aa,,j$4 , 51 , Gz "s g y - w fr \ gl `x c 0■ (II) 0 ii 11 CO) CD Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:13 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Item 22-876 City Council Agenda November 1, 2022 Attachments: CC Letter - 11-01-22.pdf From: Cindi Lee <CLee@ovsd.org> Sent:Tuesday, November 1, 2022 11:51 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Frakes, Sandie <Sandie.Frakes@surfcity-hb.org>; Gina Clayton-Tarvin <ginaclaytontarvin@gmail.com>; Michael Conroy<mconroy@ovsd.org>; Susan Whittaker<Susan@WhittakerPlanningServices.com> Subject: Item 22-876 City Council Agenda November 1, 2022 Good morning, Please see the attached correspondence from Ocean View School District regarding City Council Agenda Item 22-876—Consideration of Adoption of Cannabis Business Regulations, to be considered at the November 1, 2022, City Council Meeting. Thank you. Cindi Lee, Executive .Assistant Office of the Superintendent OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT 17200 Pinehurst Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 847-2551, ext. 1309 clee@ovsd.org Ocean View I I! School District O'VSD: 'Where .Achievement and Relationships Natter! SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: e1 r}Q ._y__�_, Agenda lbw No.; 49p, (9-a - o7(D 1 r.D-\\-\ Ocean View School District 17200 Pinehurst Lane; intendent Board of Trustees viiwirj,,, Huntington Beach;CA92647 Super Michael Conroy.Ed. D. Gina Clayton-Tarvin,President Tel:714 847-2551 Patricia Singer;Vice President -Equity and Fax:714847-1430 Jack C.Souders;Clerk Exue#e►ace" Web:www.ovsd.org John Briscoe,Member Norm Westwell, Member November 1, 2022 SENT VIA ELECRONIC TRANSMISSION City.Council(a�surfcity-hb.orq The Honorable Barbara Delgleize, Mayor and Members of the City Council CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Re: Item 22-876 City Council Agenda November 1 , 2022 Consideration of Adoption of Cannabis Business Regulations Dear Mayor Delgleize and City Councilmembers: Ocean View School District adamantly supports including a 1,000-foot or greater buffer between cannabis zoned properties and K-12 schools. We have reviewed the staff report that includes Attachment #1 Draft Cannabis Candidate Sites Map dated October 2022. Ocean View School District's Westmont Elementary School, located at 8251 Heil Avenue, is within the 1,000-foot buffer. The 1,000-foot buffer must be measured from the school's property line since all school grounds are used for school purposes, such as outdoor recreation. We strongly request that the Cannabis Candidate Sites Map be revised to eliminate those properties within 1,000 feet of Westmont Elementary School. Anything less is unacceptable. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration when determining if cannabis manufacturing is an appropriate use for the city. Sincerely, Michael Conroy, Ed. . Superintendent ../61(111/0%.-- 42...4..-A— __ ___ On behalf of the Board of Trustees: Gina Clayton-Tarvin Board President cc: Al Zelinka, Huntington Beach City Manager( Sandie.Frakes( surfcity-hb.orq ) Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 10:34 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: November 1 Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 From: Russell Neal<russneal@ieee.org> Sent:Sunday, October 30, 2022 6:50 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Yoon-Taylor, Grace<grace.yoon-taylor@surfcity-hb.org>; Gates, Michael<Michael.Gates@surfcity-hb.org>; Zelinka, Al <AI.Zelinka@surfcity-hb.org>; Cari Swan<cswanie@aol.com>; Casey McKeon<caseymckeon@gmail.com>; Gracey VanDerMark<gracey4hbcc@gmail.com>;Tony Strickland <tstrickland@tonystrickland.com>; Pat Burns <pburnshb@gmail.com>; Ray Raines<rayraines@hotmail.com>;Annette Eliot<hhrwfvp@aol.com>; Panagiotis Frousiakis<panagiotis.frousiakis@gmail.com> Subject: November 1 Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 Concerning Agenda Item 25 to direct staff to draft a zoning change to delete the prohibition of cannabis business and provide regulation for such businesses, I remain concerned that this is moving forward without adequate public notice and involvement. As we have seen with the Edwards Hill fiasco, the perception of the Council and the community as to the adequacy of public notice differs widely. Legalized recreational cannabis businesses popping up all over Huntington Beach will dramatically and forever change the character of the city, and in my opinion, for the worse. Whatever you think about the merits of cannabis, you cannot think it acceptable to make this change and have the community think they were never told about it. I recommend you pause this freight train until adequate public notice and discussion has occurred. The two open house meetings held so far had very little public participation apart from people associated with the industry. I think a special meeting with notice mailed to all residents would not be too much. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION mebtirwz a'= �,. i t \II 1 Itiersda item 140.:I a5 ( - PR(0) From: Heather Trudnich To: Cannabis Subject: Cannabis sales in HB Date: Monday,July 25,2022 1:54:19 PM As a resident of Huntington Beach, I strongly support the sale and taxation of cannabis in our city. There are liquor stores everywhere, and that is equivalent. All we are doing at this point by not allowing this, is giving tax money that would go to us, to other cities nearby. If someone in HB buys some (and many, many do) the taxes go to the city they bought it in. Is our stance that we don't use cannabis here or somehow not selling it here will make it so? Well, we do use cannabis in the city of HB and we're losing tons of money by dragging behind the times. Additionally, I support very much letting the voters decide how to spend the tax money from cannabis. Thank you, J.Trudnich Heather Trudnich Receptionist HUESTON HENNIGAN LLP D:949.229.8640 T:949.229.8640 htrudnich@hueston corn 620 Newport Center Drive Suite 1300 Newport Beach CA 92660 PLEASE NOTE: This message, including any attachments, may include privileged, confidential and/or inside information. Any distribution or use of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Thank you. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION kle Day: (III O ')-- Agenda!!lam rdo.;4950a- - g9-60 From: J08N N80J To: Cannabis Subject: Cannabis vs Alcohol Regulation Date: Wednesday,September 7,2022 8:30:29 PM Dan, I noticed on the DRAFT for Cannabis Commercial Regulation that store hours are only 8 AM- 8 PM and non-Cannabis food cannot be distributed on the property. I've thought about our previous exchange quite a bit, and I believe the biggest problem with big guy Cannabis sales is the retail atmosphere. There is a lack of community culture surrounding Cannabis despite its legality in CA because Cannabis cannot be served and consumed on site unlike alcohol. If you truly want revitalized areas down Beach Blvd, restaurants/venues open until 2 AM on Friday/Saturday that have live music or DJs, Cannabis infused meals, Cannabis infused drinks, and Cannabis smoking lounge areas on site is the way.As it is now, most Cannabis retail stores are mandated to be sterile corporate experiences that lack community.The regulations mapped out in the DRAFT nearly guarantee market dominance and working conditions of the Cannabis equivalent to Wal-Mart and Amazon(like we can clearly see in Long Beach). I do not want to see the same mistakes made in Huntington Beach. Peace and Love, John Kochevar SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meting Date: t t ( t I aD'ag- Aaen item No.• ?-a -?369 From: William Hennertv Jr, To: Cannabis;Gates.Michael Cc: CITY COUNCIL;Luna-Revnosa.Ursula Subject: Hulu series Trafficed season 2 episode 3 Date: Wednesday,September 14,2022 8:15:44 AM Good morning, I am writing in regards to a series on Hulu called Trafficed season 2 episode 3. This episode deals with the cannabis industry with in the state of California.This episode aired in 2021 and is spot on on what is happing. The town hall that took place a few months ago share a lot of similarly with the state. Lots of good information to look over. Thank you, Bill Hennerty Sent from Yahoo Mail on Andrdd SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Winds tfom h4044 �-J`" (9-.9 J From: David Linderman To: Cannabis Subject: Against dope sales in HB Date: Monday,September 26,2022 6:02:12 PM I think as much as possible Huntington Beach should stay dope free. Let the subprime areas have that trade if it needs to go on. David Linderman Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meefing Date: t I I 2022- Agenda lam No.;* -g?cp) From: Russ Talbot To: Cannabis Subject: No to Cannabis Date: Tuesday,October 4,2022 9:14:02 AM Hello I would prefer the city completely outlaw cannabis sales in the city.Some will say it will generate sales tax revenue, but at what price?The price will be the further diminishing of public safety in our family friendly community to sell more drugs(legal or not). As a former smoker of cannabis,I can tell you with first hand experience that there is no positive impact cannabis has on a community,but there are numerous downsides including: Increased crime in the vicinity if cannabis retailers Increased vagrancy in the vicinity of cannabis retailers Increased driving while high in the community Increased acceptance of illegal drugs in the community.And yes cannabis is a gateway drug to harder drugs.It was for me,as it led me to use cocaine,amphetamines,psychedelics and alcohol in my youth. Increased social acceptance and influence of legal and illegal drugs on children and young people in the community Please do not allow cannabis sales in the community of Huntington Beach! Sincerely Russell Talbot 37 year resident of Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: I I I ( - Agendam No.; .��� -S,p(o) From: Rig Rentals To: Cannabis Subject: Business Question:Municipal Code 5.130.070 Date: Monday,October 17,2022 2:51:01 PM My question is on Municipal Code, 5.130.070. Consumption or Use Prohibited on Site and In Public—Cannabis event prohibited. I rent out high-end functional art pieces retailed at$13k brand new(in attachment). Rental services are usually for photoshoots/movies, weddings, education, and cannabis tastings. Can I provide these services in residential homes to Huntington Beach home owners? or is this illegal due to, "a thing of value...related to provision of cannabis?" Has any bong rental businesses applied to the city?Can I advertise this on GoogleMaps in the city of HB? 5.1.30.070 A. 2) iv., "Any location where an entry or other fee is charged to attendees or to the host or where a thing of value or consideration is received or exchanged, directly or indirectly, for or related to the provision of Cannabis." Thank you for your time, John Vidal SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: Agenda Kim Rio.; ?6--((9 F?(P From: Reginald Chun To: Cannabis Subject: Fwd: How legal weed led to political corruption in California-Los Angeles Times Date: Monday,October 17,2022 11:03:16 PM See LATimes article in cannabis corruption Please No cannabis sales in HB due to real corruption threat, insufficient taxes to compensate for increased strain on rehab facilities and scarce police and court resources as cannabus in youth leads to more smoking among youth and open gateway to other mire serious drug use. Thank you Hb resident Reggie Chun 19772 Lexington Ln HB 92646 Forwarded message From: Reginald Chun <uhkanel3@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Oct 17, 2022 at 3:09 PM Subject: How legal weed led to political corruption in California- Los Angeles Times To: <uhkane13@gmail.com> How legal weed led to political corruption in California- Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/californ ia/story/2022-09-15/cannabis-corruption-threats-secret- financial-deals-politicians SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Me,sting Date: flit Iaon- Agent It P40.; *aS Cad '?7(0) From: Niki Wetzel To: Cannabis Cc: Hopkins,Travis Subject: Public Comments on Cannabis Date: Monday,October 17,2022 3:53:15 PM My name is Niki Wetzel,and I have been a professional planner working for municipal governments for 25 years.I write to you today as a nearly 20 year resident of Huntington Beach. I attended the city-sponsored cannabis open house on 10/16/22 and reviewed the information provided with city staff.While I feel that the testing of cannabis should be permitted in the city of Huntington Beach,I do not believe that manufacturing,cultivation,or retail sales should be allowed.I believe that the testing of small amounts of cannabis in labs would not have a negative impact on the community,but I believe that the odors,traffic,loitering, and potential crime that the other types of uses would bring would adversely impact our community.In addition, I noticed that a buffer from other sensitive uses is included in the plans,but a buffer from residential uses is not. Should retail,manufacturing,or cultivation uses be permitted,I suggest that a buffer from residential uses would be crucial to minimize potential impacts to community residents. The cannabis industry is strong and persuasive,but our city is under no obligation to allow for uses that would be detrimental to it. Thank you for your consideration. Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 1111 Agenda hem No.;* 6-a - Fi7-0) From: Schneider.Matthew To: lwinston( hbcsd.u5 Cc: Yoon-Tavlor.Grace;Beckman.Hayden Subject: FW:Map with schools Date: Wednesday,October 19,2022 11:57:10 AM Attachments: CannabisCandidatesOct2022 wSchoolsParks.odf Dr. Winston—Thank you for participating in our open house event. Per your email request I have attached a copy of the map displayed at the open house that includes school locations as well. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need additional information. Regards, Matt Schneider Planning Manager City of Huntington Beach Department of Community Development 714-536-5596 Matthew.schneider©surfcity-hb.org From: Leisa Winston <Iwinston@hbcsd.us> Sent:Tuesday, October 18, 2022 4:20 PM To: Cannabis<cannabisl@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Map with schools Good afternoon, I attended the Cannabis Open House on Saturday and was directed to this email address to help me find the maps that were displayed at the event. I found one in a presentation, but it is blurry when I try to enlarge it enough to try to see where our schools are location. If you have a map that shows school locations, that would be incredibly helpful. Here is the general area our district covers (south of Ellis): SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Agenda Rem No.; rt g740 Thank you! Leisa Winston, Ed.D. Superintendent Huntington Beach City School District 8750 Dorsett Dr. I Huntington Beach, CA 92646 lwinston@hbcsd.us 1714-964-8888 Website I Twitter I Facebook From: )oe Prior To: Cannabis Subject: Cannabis Business Related Questions Date: Thursday,October 20,2022 9:04:58 AM Hello, I see there was an open house regarding public comment on cannabis businesses on October 15.. Unfortunately I was unable to attend. Is there a recording of the speaking points at the event that I can view? Additionally, I saw on the city's instagram a map was posted with highlighted sections along with a key indicating "zoning". Has the committee finalized ordinance requirements? I also saw a snippet of what looked to be a timeline or flow chart indicating the path to launching cannabis businesses in the City of HB. Is this something I can have access to, so I know how to plan for the future of Cannabis in HB? I look forward to your reply, joe prior co-founder Shaka People 18372 Gothard St. Huntington Beach CA. 92648 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 111I '2U Agenda No. ' g From: TOM To: Cannabis Subject: Dispensary Retail Shop Date: Thursday,October 20,2022 3:32:57 PM Hi I wasn't able to attend your meeting.Can you please provide information on how I can apply for a permit or what the process for opening a dispensary in HB once the city approves the matter?i would be interested in opening a shop.If you can provide any information on how many the city will allow and how we can apply for a permit?TIA Sincerely, Tom S.Choi Email:tchoi714@gmail.com SUPPLEMAL COMM UINICATIONENT Meeting Agenda Item No: as " From: Jane 11 rj1P19 To: Cannabis Subject: Question and request to be added to future updates Date: Wednesday,October 19,2022 12:28:55 PM Hello, I have a question with respect to actually legalizing dispensaries in the city. Is this something the City Council can do or must the issue be put on a ballot for voters to decide? I'm aware of the tax issue on the upcoming ballot,but it does not address above. Also,can you please add my email to any upcoming communications? Thank you! Janet Michels Sent from my iPad,sorry for any typos! SUPPLEMENTAL COOAMUNICAriON Meeting Date: I II ► ?-0 a a' Agenda Item No.; Moore, Tania From: Yoon-Taylor, Grace Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 7:24 AM To: Esparza, Patty; Moore, Tania Subject: Fwd: Update: Huntington Beach Cannabis Regulation - Council Mtg.tomorrow From: Kim Flores <kimhanhflores@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:25 AM To: Yoon-Taylor, Grace <grace.yoon-taylor@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Fwd: Update: Huntington Beach Cannabis Regulation - Council Mtg. tomorrow Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Kim Flores <kimhanhflores@icloud.com> Date: November 1, 2022 at 4:17:57 AM PDT To: bwhetsell@ochca.com Subject: Re: Update: Huntington Beach Cannabis Regulation - Council Mtg. tomorrow Dear Ms. Yoon-Taylor: I am unable to attend the meeting today but, would like the city to know that I support Mr. Russel Neal's Measure 0 that opposes cannabis businesses due to the illicit drug and controlled substances epidemic. I prefer that the city allocate their resources in youth obtaining an education so that they can rank#1 for an academic decathlon. Thank You, Kim On Nov 1, 2022, at 4:11 AM, Kim Flores <kimhanhflores@icloud.com> wrote: SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Sent from my iPhone laD?')-- I'. 9 Data: 1, ' Begin forwarded message: From: "Yoon-Taylor, Grace" <grace.yoon-taylor@t' em No.; 4:?5- (9°7 876) hb.org> 1 Date: October 31, 2022 at 12:25:05 PM PDT To: Cannabis <cannabis@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: "Schneider, Matthew" <Matthew.Schneider@surfcity-hb.org>, "Beckman, Hayden" <hayden.beckman@surfcity-hb.org>, "Luna- Reynosa, Ursula" <ursula.luna-reynosa@surfcity-hb.org>, "Hopkins, Travis" <thopkins@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Update: Huntington Beach Cannabis Regulation - Council Mtg. tomorrow Dear Community Stakeholders: This is inform you that the City Council will be discussing the policy related to cannabis businesses at the November 1, 2022 (Tuesday) Council meeting, which is tomorrow. City staff will be presenting key findings from the recent Community Open House event held on October 15, as well as the Ad-hoc Council Subcommittee's final recommendation about zoning and buffer restrictions. You should be able to access the City's presentation, staff report, and GIS maps here. Please know that the final proposed buffer restriction for both retailers and non-retailers is 1,000 ft. from K-12 schools and 600 ft. from other sensitive uses including parks — same as what was presented at the open house. The meeting starts at 6pm, but this item is under Administrative Items later on the Agenda. Should you have any questions, please contact Community Development Department at 714-536-5271 or our office. Thank you. ` . 0Grace Veen-Taylor y . �s�� Prmapal Adr�xn,strauve Analyst Ishe/herffters) Office of the City Manager +t City of Huntington Beach 714.538.5910 grace.yoon-taytor@surfcity-hb.org www.huntingtonbeachca.gov www,surfcilybreak.com Please note that email correspondence with the City of Huntington Beach,along with attachments,may be subject to the California Public Records Act,and therefore may be subject to disclosre unless otherwise exempt. If your receipt of this transmission is in error,please notify Grace Yoon-Taylor immediately by calling collect at 714-536-5910 and destroying the original transmission and its attachments without reading them, printing them or saving them to an electronic medium. 2 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:12 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: November 1st Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 From: donnadillon214@aol.com <donnadillon214@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 1, 2022 11:40 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: November 1st Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I urge you to pull Agenda Item 25 on tonight's calendar pending future public notice and community input. Agenda Item 25 to directs staff to draft a zoning change to delete the prohibition of cannabis business and provide zoning regulation for such businesses. I remain concerned that this is moving forward without adequate public notice/involvement and clear regulations/restrictions for retail, grow and processing cannabis businesses. Legalized recreational cannabis businesses opening all over Huntington Beach will dramatically and forever change the character of the city, and in my opinion, for the worse. Whatever you think about the merits of cannabis, you cannot think it acceptable to make this change and have the community think they were never told about it. I recommend you pull Agenda Item 25 until adequate public notice and discussion has occurred. The two open house meetings held so far had very little public participation apart from people associated with the industry. Thank you. Donna Ditron. 714 319-3581 22102 Jonesport Ln Huntington Beach, Ca 92646 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M3 ti Date: 1 I ( Iao??... A encia g No.; R5 iam '?-? -? ) 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:13 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: November 1st Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 From: Greg Dillon <gndillon@verizon.net> Sent:Tuesday, November 1, 2022 11:44 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: November 1st Council Meeting Agenda Item 25 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I urge you to pull Agenda Item 25 on tonight's calendar pending future public notice and community input. Agenda Item 25 to directs staff to draft a zoning change to delete the prohibition of cannabis business and provide zoning regulation for such businesses. I remain concerned that this is moving forward without adequate public notice/involvement and clear regulations/restrictions for retail, grow and processing cannabis businesses. Legalized recreational cannabis businesses opening all over Huntington Beach will dramatically and forever change the character of the city, and in my opinion, for the worse. Whatever you think about the merits of cannabis, you cannot think it acceptable to make this change and have the community think they were never told about it. I recommend you pull Agenda Item 25 until adequate public notice and discussion has occurred. The two open house meetings held so far had very little public participation apart from people associated with the industry. Thank you. Gregory Dillon 714 316-3374 22102 Jonesport Ln Huntington Beach, Ca 92646 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: \1 I l9-0')-7l 1 Ages Item No.• a "Ro Switzer, Donna From: Yoon-Taylor, Grace on behalf of Cannabis Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:30 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; Esparza, Patty; Moore, Tania Cc: Beckman, Hayden Subject: FW: Regulation Written Comments - Cannabis Came in today via cannabis@surfcity-hb.org From: Michael Bustillo-Sakhai <mbsakhai@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 1, 2022 11:58 AM To: Cannabis<cannabis@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Regulation Written Comments Hi, I know this may be late. I wanted to submit my public comments to the city council. I plan to present them orally,but this is just in case there is limited time for public comment. HB City Council Cannabis Public Comment I, a local homeowner, am attending here today to support the city council's efforts to legalize and regulate cannabis businesses in Huntington Beach. Cannabis use is very common and popular throughout all of California. The city is making some good decisions and bad decisions within its regulatory framework. The city does not need to be afraid of the presence of cannabis commerce within city limits. Arbitrary restrictions that limit the presence of businesses are detrimental to the city's goal of collecting revenue from cannabis commerce and to the public perception of cannabis use. Ten retail permits may be a good start, but should not be a hard cap on the amount of retailers within the city because demand for legal cannabis products is very high. People want these businesses and want a diversity of choice when selecting from where to purchase products and what kind of business to operate. The kinds of businesses that are being permitted are limited to the degree that they will not allow for an environment of entrepreneurial creativity and small businesses to thrive. Microbusinesses are an opportunity for folks without significant capital or business experience to start a cannabis business and provide boutique products. Outdoor cultivation should be allowed as it creates a product that consumers prefer to flowers produced under indoor synthetic lights. Cannabis events can be safe, fun and inviting so that people can see there is little harm to be had from cannabis. Limiting the convenience of drive-through ordering is nonsensical. Cannabis customers should be able to limit their interaction with other folks as we are still living through the global pandemic of COVID-19. These restrictions are bad for a competitive and creative business environment. Geographic restrictions will also have a negative effect. I do not understand why the city has prohibited cannabis businesses in the downtown and coastal retail zones. Maybe to appease wealthy landowners? Maybe the city council thinks these kinds of legal, regulated, popular, and safe businesses bring shame to the city, so they ought to be kept away from its prime real estate? If either of these are true, they are backwards ways of thinking. All types of folks enjoy the beachfront, including cannabis consumers. So, why must these types of products not be sold there? I guarantee businesses located here would provide immense tax revenue and foster a positive perspective of these businesses as being beneficial for our city. Some folks think these businesses are undesirable, create problems for neighbors, and are unsafe to be around, but all of these are not true. The security measures imposed as part of the new regulations will allow for functions as safe as any other business permitted to operate within the city. If folks can get drunk and belligerent at an establishment in either the downtown or other coastal areas, why should a responsible adult not be able to buy cannabis products during a beach visit? Tourists, residents, and neighbors, I am sure, will enjoy the convenience and accessibility of legal cannabis in a beautiful beachfront setting. Please also consider utilizing the state minimum requirements for setbacks from 'sensitive uses' when siting cannabis businesses. All this does is reduce the total number of available locations for commerce which is redundant if the city will limit the number of available retail permits anyway. On a related note, the city council must adopt an ordinance to allow personal outdoor cultivation of cannabis on private property. Growing cannabis outdoors within the limits of state law is a beneficial use of land for private landowners and is not a nuisance to neighbors. The city allows for homeowners to smoke tobacco products on their premises, which is a great nuisance to neighbors and also has documented negative health effects as a result of secondhand smoke. This is a common sense ordinance that allows homeowners greater freedom in how they utilize their property without negatively impacting neighbors. Michael Bustillo-Sakhai, MS, PE Email: mbsakhai@gmail.com Cell: (323) 307 6912 Linkedin 2 ,2-5 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:19 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Cannabis wait on vote need public input Original Message From: Dennis Pappas<ndoceanpappas@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:39 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Cannabis wait on vote need public input Dear City Council, Please wait to vote and approve Cannabis in HB. Please give time for public input. This is a huge decision and will affect our city immeasurably and in a negative way. Please consider stopping the vote and involving the public in the conversation.Wait for new council. Patricia Pappas Sent from my iPhone 1