TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Alexandria Latragna, Policy and Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion of Resolution No. 22-0135 in Support of Measure V on the November 8, 2022 Election Ballot Readopting the City's Commercial Cannabis Prohibition, and Against Cannabis Industry Measure MB on the November 8 Election Ballot (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 10 Min.)
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER TAKING ACTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the adopted Resolution No. 22-0135 supporting Measure V and opposing Measure MB. Measure V seeks to maintain the current prohibition on commercial cannabis; Measure MB seeks to repeal the City's prohibition and compel the City to issue three permits to cannabis retailers. Additionally, this report identifies examples of permissible election-related activities that might be undertaken by the City Council, individual Councilmembers, or City employees.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On September 20, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-0135:
* Supporting Measure V on the November 8, 2022 Election ballot. If adopted by the voters, Measure V would maintain the City's current prohibition on commercial cannabis in Manhattan Beach.
* Opposing Measure MB on the November 8, 2022 Election ballot. If adopted by the voters, Measure MB would require the City to issue three permits to cannabis retailers in Manhattan Beach.
At the September 20, 2022 City Council meeting, members of the public stated that there was some confusion regarding the ballot measures on the November 8, 2022 Election ballot. In response, the Council requested staff to return with additional information regarding the measures.
Two Cannabis Measures for Manhattan Beach:
In 2017, the City Council adopted ordinances prohibiting the sale of cannabis in Manhattan Beach. If voters approve Me...
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