Consider changes to medical marijuana business regulations
In Plain English
The city adopted rules for medical marijuana dispensaries and other cannabis businesses several years ago. Staff will present options for updating these regulations, including whether to allow new types of cannabis operations or change licensing requirements. City council will decide which changes to pursue and direct staff on next steps.
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Votes
Extend the meeting until 11:30 p.m.
3 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council failed to extend their meeting past the normal end time to continue discussing updates to medical marijuana business regulations. Councilmembers Myrick and Beckles voted against the extension, while Recinos, Martinez, and Willis supported it. This procedural vote means the council will need to take up the cannabis regulation updates at a future meeting rather than finishing the discussion that evening. The proposed regulations would have potentially allowed new types of cannabis businesses or changed licensing requirements for existing dispensaries.
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Other motions
Extend the meeting to complete Item J-5 only
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