HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11417 approving updates to the Cannabis Operator Permit Ranking Criteria
RESOLUTION NO. 11417 (2023 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE CANNABIS
OPERATOR PERMIT RANKING CRITERIA
WHEREAS, On November 27, 2018, the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo adopted Resolution No. 10966 (2018 Series) establishing the Cannabis Operator
Permit Ranking Criteria and annual application submittal period; and
WHEREAS, On December 3, 2019, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
adopted Resolution No. 11067 (2019 Series) amending the Cannabis Operator Permit
Ranking Criteria based on administrative experience reviewing and ranking applications;
and
WHEREAS, On October 18, 2022, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
adopted Resolution No. 11370 (2022 Series) amending the ranking criteria for retail
storefront applications clarifying points awarded for specific criterium; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to open a new application period in summer 2023 for
the third and final retail storefront permit, and specific ranking criteria need updating to
clarify submittal requirements and points awarded to ensure fair evaluation and ranking
of commercial cannabis operator permit applications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
1. The proposed Cannabis Operator Permit Ranking Criteria (Exhibit A)
establishes the ranking criteria to review and, in the case of retail and cultivation
businesses, rank applications consistent with Municipal Code Section
9.10.070.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in this report because the action does
A Guidelines Section 15378. The adoption of the
updated Cannabis Operator Permit Ranking Criteria is an administrative activity of a
government agency that will not result in direct or indirect physical impact on the
environment.
approval of permits, licenses, or other authorizations to engage in commercial cannabis
activity. Future applications for commercial cannabis business activities in the City will be
subject to the CEQA review, per the normal environmental review process.
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SECTION 3. Action. The City Council hereby approves the amended Cannabis
Operator Permit Ranking Criteria as outlined in Exhibit A subject to the following
conditions:
1. This resolution supersedes Resolution No. 11370 (2022 Series) to the extent
inconsistent herewith.
Upon motion of Council Member Pease, seconded by Council Member Francis,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Marx, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
nd
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 2 day of May 2023.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
__________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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