Joint Special Council/BFPD
10/7/25 05:30 PM
Community Development
Amy Sanchez
Appointment
Doc ID: 6136
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On May 6, 2025, the City Council adopted Policy Memorandum #2025-20 establishing the eligible use of Community Benefit Funds and the Community Benefit Committee appointment and reappointment procedures.
These procedures provide that a committee consisting of two (2) City staff members, designated by the City Manager, one (1) cannabis business owner, and one (1) city resident, both designated by the City Council following the Community Benefit Program committee selection process. Members of the Community Benefit Committee can serve on the Committee for a period of no more than two (2) consecutive fiscal years.
DISCUSSION:
On May 6, 2025, the City Council adopted Policy Memorandum #2025-20 establishing the eligible use of Community Benefit Funds and the Community Benefit Committee appointment and reappointment procedures. These procedures provide that a committee consisting of two (2) City staff members, designated by the City Manager, one (1) cannabis business owner, and one (1) city resident, both designated by the City Council following the Community Benefit Program committee selection process.
Members of the Community Benefit Committee can serve on the Committee for a period of no more than two (2) consecutive fiscal years.
On August 21, 2025, the City Clerk advertised that applications for the Community Benefit Committee were available and established a deadline of September 4, 2025, to submit applications.
Staff made the application available on the City’s website (home page and Community Benefit Committee page) and at the front counter of City Hall. Additionally, staff utilized the following outreach venues to advertise the Committee vacancies: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Channel 6.
On September 4, 2025 (the application deadline), three city resident applications and two cannabis business owner applications had been received. Applications have been attached for review by the City Council (Attachment B).
Policy Memorandum #2025-20 is attached for reference (Attachment A).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this item.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council appoints the following individuals to the Community Benefit Committee:
Joint Special Council/BFPD
10/7/25 05:30 PM
Community Development
Amy Sanchez
Appointment
Doc ID: 6136
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
1) One (1) Cannabis Business Owner to the Community Benefit Committee 2) One (1) City Resident to the Community Benefit Committee