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Q1.
55%
49%
64%
49%
18%
24%
21%
32%
26%
28%
15%
19%
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
Right Direction Wrong Track Don't Know
Overall, would you say that things in ____________ are generally headed in the right direction or do you feel that things are off on the wrong track? Respondents have a more positive opinion of
the City and their neighborhood now.
The City of Covina
Your neighborhood Page 20 of 64
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Respondents believe Covina’s City Government
and local public safety agencies are doing an
excellent or pretty good job.
Q2.
43%
43%
26%
31%
6%
7%
9%
6%
45%
39%
44%
43%
51%
43%
38%
34%
6%
5%
17%
13%
25%
27%
26%
26%
8%
8%
8%
9%
9%
10%
6%
12%
5%
11%
14%
18%
24%
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
Excellent Pretty Good Only Fair Poor Don't Know
Excellent/
Pretty Good
88%
82%
70%
74%
57%
50%
47%
40%
I'm going to mention a list of City of Covina institutions and organizations.
Please tell me if you feel that institution or organization is doing an excellent job, a pretty good job, only a fair job or a poor job.
The Los Angeles County
Fire Department
The City of Covina
Police Department
City of Covina
government overall
The Covina City Council Page 21 of 64
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45%
49%
41%
38%
28%
32%
35%
33%
28%
29%
27%
27%
29%
15%
11%
20%
18%
21%
29%
21%
5%
9%
11%
12%
13%
6%
5%
^The economic impacts of the
coronavirus outbreak
The loss of local jobs due to the
pandemic
Loss of local small businesses due
to the pandemic
^The health impacts of the
coronavirus outbreak
December 2020
July 2018
Property crimes, such as car
break-ins
Ext. Ser. Prob. Very Ser. Prob. Smwt. Ser. Prob. Not a Ser. Prob. Don't Know Ext./Very Ser. Prob.
80%
78%
77%
70%
65%
55%
61%
Respondents perceive the most serious
problems facing the City are the coronavirus
outbreak and homelessness.
Q7. I am now going to read a list of issues facing the City of Covina that have been mentioned by local residents. Please tell me whether you consider it to be an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not a serious problem at all in Covina. ^Not Part of Split Sample *Slight Differences in Wording in Previous Survey ^*The number of
local homeless
residents
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27%
30%
30%
28%
21%
21%
17%
29%
18%
23%
24%
24%
26%
24%
19%
21%
22%
31%
25%
24%
27%
27%
31%
16%
25%
11%
16%
13%
12%
20%
23%
6%
7%
6%
5%
11%
14%
7%
10%
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
Ext. Ser. Prob. Very Ser. Prob. Smwt. Ser. Prob. Not a Ser. Prob. Don't Know Ext./Very
Ser. Prob.
57%
45%
53%
54%
51%
47%
46%
36%
Q7. I am now going to read a list of issues facing the City of Covina that have been mentioned by local residents. Please tell me whether you consider it to be an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not a serious problem at all in Covina. ^Not Part of Split Sample
Lack of affordable housing, and the cost, are
also extremely or very serious issues.
A lack of
affordable
housing
The cost of
housing
^Drugs and
drug abuse
Gangs and
juvenile
violence
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19%
36%
10%
17%
12%
13%
25%
24%
25%
23%
22%
18%
19%
29%
35%
27%
32%
31%
28%
18%
13%
19%
11%
25%
17%
8%
11%
13%
9%
12%
35%
39%
A lack of funding for vital local
City services
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
Ext. Ser. Prob. Very Ser. Prob. Smwt. Ser. Prob. Not a Ser. Prob. Don't Know Ext./Very
Ser. Prob.
44%
43%
61%
33%
40%
29%
33%
Q7. I am now going to read a list of issues facing the City of Covina that have been mentioned by local residents. Please tell me whether you consider it to be an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not a serious problem at all in Covina. Split Sample Over seven-in-ten believe that a lack of
funding for vital local City services is a
problem in Covina.
Potholes and
deteriorating
streets and
roads
The condition
of the city
infrastructure
The condition
of the Covina
City budget
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7%
9%
8%
8%
15%
8%
18%
11%
17%
16%
15%
15%
11%
16%
15%
31%
27%
35%
28%
17%
31%
38%
37%
45%
41%
41%
53%
25%
29%
6%
12%
December 2020
July 2018
The condition of City parks and
recreation amenities
The selection of retail stores and
restaurants available in Covina
December 2020
July 2018
^Adult use of cannabis
Ext. Ser. Prob. Very Ser. Prob. Smwt. Ser. Prob. Not a Ser. Prob. Don't Know Ext./Very Ser. Prob.
28%
18%
26%
24%
23%
30%
18%
Q7. I am now going to read a list of issues facing the City of Covina that have been mentioned by local residents. Please tell me whether you consider it to be an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not a serious problem at all in Covina. ^Not Part of Split Sample
Less than two-in-ten believe that adult use of
cannabis is an extremely or very serious issue.
^911 emergency
response times
Traffic congestion
on local streets
and roads
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Q6. In your personal opinion, do you think the City of Covina has a great need, some need, a little need, or no real need for additional funds to provide the level of city services that residents need and want? 25%
41%
12%
11%
10%
Great need
Some need
Little need
No real need
Don’t know
39%
34%
8%
8%
11%
July 2018
Great/
Some Need
73%
Little/
No Real Need
16%
December 2020
Great/
Some Need
66%
Little/
No Real Need
24%
Nearly three-fourths believe the
City has a great or some need for
additional funding.
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Seven-in-ten are in favor of the City
following all health orders and restrictions
related to the pandemic by the
County’s Public Health Officer.
Q3. As you may know, the City of Covina is part of the Los Angeles County Public Health System. Knowing this, do you favor or oppose the City of Covina following all health orders and restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic set by the County’s Public Health Officer? 54%
15%
9%
18%
4%
Strongly favor
Somewhat favor
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Total
Favor
69%
Total
Oppose
27%
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Q4. I am going to read you some different ways the City of Covina has responded to the coronavirus pandemic. Please tell me whether you approve or disapprove of City government’s performance on that specific topic. 59%
71%
53%
55%
51%
25%
10%
25%
21%
23%
8%
5%
16%
14%
17%
18%
Providing traffic control equipment
to facilitate street closures and
outdoor dining at local restaurants
Delivering meals to senior citizens
at home
Public information regarding the
pandemic via the City’s website
and social media accounts
Offering virtual recreation and
literacy programs
Strng. App. Smwt App. Smwt. Disapp. Strng. Disapp. Don't Know Total App.
Toal
Disapp.
84% 12%
81% 3%
78% 8%
76% 7%
73% 8%
Providing rental assistance
grant programs for local small
businesses and households
that may be impacted by
the coronavirus pandemic
Most approve of the various ways the City has
responded to the pandemic, especially with
delivering meals to senior citizens.
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Respondents are split on their concern over
infections and the impact the coronavirus is
having on the economy.
Q5.
Thinking about the coronavirus, which of the
following is of greater concern to you personally: 33%
49%
69%
43%
49%
57%
40%
33%
60%
38%
24%
50%
41%
35%
53%
63%
Democrats
Independents
Republicans
18-49
50+
White Voters
Latino Voters
Asians/Pacific Islanders
Economic Impact Getting Sick Both/Neither/Don't know
47%
45%
8%
The impact the
coronavirus is having on
the economy, including
the loss of jobs and
businesses closing
That you, a family
member or friend will
be infected with
the coronavirus
Both/Neither/
Don't know
OR
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Respondents were given a brief description of
the City’s current prohibition on cannabis:
Q8. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
California state law permits the sale, cultivation, distribution and use of cannabis or cannabis products by adults ages 21 and older. However, the City of Covina established a local ordinance prohibiting all commercial cannabis activity within city limits, including the production and sale of both medicinal and recreational cannabis. Some have proposed that Covina should change the City law to permit cannabis businesses to operate in Covina, and regulate and tax these businesses.
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A majority support a proposal to permit
cannabis businesses to operate within city
limits, with as many saying they strongly
support it than those who oppose it overall.
Q8.
40%
14%
7%
32%
6%
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Total
Support
55%
Total
Oppose
40%
Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
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Total Support Total Oppose Don't Know
(% of
Sample) (16%)
A strong majority of voters under 64 support
the proposal, with those under 30 being the
most supportive.
Q8. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
Initial Support by Age
(14%) (16%) (29%) (25%)
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Men Women
Total Support Total Oppose Don't Know
(% of
Sample)
Support or opposition does not change
significantly by gender.
Q8. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
Initial Support by Gender
(50%) (49%)
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Total Support Total Oppose Don't Know
(% of
Sample) (21%) (25%)
Respondents ages 18-49 are more supportive
than those ages 50+ across both genders.
Q8. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
Initial Support by Gender by Age
(29%) (24%)
Men Women
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Whites Latinos All Voters of Color
Total Support Total Oppose Don't Know
(% of
Sample)
White voters are more supportive
of the proposal than Latinos and
all voters of color.
Q8. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
Initial Support by Race/Ethnicity
(30%) (47%) (65%)
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Total Support Total Oppose Don't Know
(% of
Sample)
Six-in-ten of Latinos under 50 support the
proposal, while those ages 50+ are split.
Q8. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
Initial Support by Latinos by Age
(28%) (19%)
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Men Women
Total Support Total Oppose Don't Know
(% of
Sample)
Latino men are more supportive of the
proposal than Latino women.
Q8. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
Initial Support by Latinos by Gender
(22%) (25%)
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Have Children at Home Do Not Have Children at Home
Total Support Total Oppose Don't Know
(% of
Sample)
There is not a significant difference in
opposition among respondents with children
under 18 at home and those without children.
Q8. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
Initial Support by Have Children at Home
(36%) (62%)
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Democrats Independents Republicans
Total Support Total Oppose Don't Know
(% of
Sample)
Support for the proposal follows political
ideology, with Democrats being more
supportive and Republicans most in opposition.
Q8. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
Initial Support by Party Registration
(49%) (24%) (27%)
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Respondents are highly supportive of
requiring a distance of at least 600 feet from
schools and limiting hours of operation.
Q9 k, s, l & u. Some people have proposed a ballot measure that would establish local rules and regulations to permit commercial cannabis operations in the City and to tax the sale, distribution and cultivation of cannabis products and related businesses. I am going to mention different rules and regulations that may be included in this proposal to permit cannabis businesses to operate in the City of Covina. Please tell me whether you support or oppose it. Split Sample
76%
63%
50%
43%
8%
9%
17%
19%
6%
7%
10%
8%
16%
19%
21%
6%
7%
8%
Requiring all cannabis businesses be at
least 600 feet from schools as required
by state law
Requiring all cannabis businesses be at
least 1,000 feet from schools, which
exceeds state law requirements
Limiting cannabis business establishment
hours of operation from 10 AM to 10 PM
Limiting cannabis business establishment
hours of operation from 10 AM to 8 PM
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know Total Supp.
Total
Opp.
85% 11%
72% 22%
67% 26%
61% 30%
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Respondents are most supportive of regulations focused
on making sure cannabis businesses are safe, such as
requiring employee background checks and proper
lighting around businesses.
Q9 a-j, m-r & t-y. Some people have proposed a ballot measure that would establish local rules and regulations to permit commercial cannabis operations in the City and to tax the sale, distribution and cultivation of cannabis products and related businesses. I am going to mention different rules and regulations that may be included in this proposal to permit cannabis businesses to operate in the City of Covina. Please tell me whether you support or oppose it. ^Not Part of Split Sample
74%
68%
62%
56%
57%
11%
14%
15%
21%
14%
5%
5%
8%
9%
12%
15%
14%
5%
7%
5%
10%
Requiring that operators and employees
of cannabis businesses be subject to a
criminal background check
Requiring that cannabis businesses
provide lighting for the interior and
exterior of the building, including their
sidewalk and parking lot
Requiring cannabis businesses to provide
security including cameras, alarms and
an armed security guard
Requiring the city to inspect and approve
all cannabis businesses before
allowing operations
Requiring cannabis business
establishments test and analyze cannabis
for pesticides and other toxins before
providing it to patients and customers
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know Total
Supp.
Total
Opp.
85% 14%
82% 13%
77% 16%
77% 19%
71% 19%
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Most respondents also support permitting
testing labs, retail businesses, and medical
cannabis businesses in the City.
Q9 a-j, m-r & t-y. Some people have proposed a ballot measure that would establish local rules and regulations to permit commercial cannabis operations in the City and to tax the sale, distribution and cultivation of cannabis products and related businesses. I am going to mention different rules and regulations that may be included in this proposal to permit cannabis businesses to operate in the City of Covina. Please tell me whether you support or oppose it. ^Not Part of Split Sample
48%
49%
45%
42%
45%
22%
17%
19%
22%
18%
7%
6%
5%
9%
11%
15%
21%
27%
21%
23%
7%
7%
6%
^Requiring that retail cannabis
establishments be limited to areas zoned
for commercial and industrial use
^Permitting labs that test cannabis and
related products for safety and quality,
and do not sell directly to customers
Permitting cannabis retail business
establishments to sell cannabis products
to adults
Limiting the number of cannabis
business establishments to no more than
one per 25,000 residents citywide
^Permitting medical cannabis
retail establishments
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know Total Supp.
Total
Opp.
71% 22%
66% 27%
65% 32%
64% 30%
63% 34%
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Over six-in-ten support regulations such as a
minimum distance between cannabis businesses
and prohibiting consuming cannabis onsite.
Q9 a-j, m-r & t-y. Some people have proposed a ballot measure that would establish local rules and regulations to permit commercial cannabis operations in the City and to tax the sale, distribution and cultivation of cannabis products and related businesses. I am going to mention different rules and regulations that may be included in this proposal to permit cannabis businesses to operate in the City of Covina. Please tell me whether you support or oppose it. ^Not Part of Split Sample
45%
49%
38%
42%
18%
14%
20%
15%
10%
11%
7%
16%
17%
25%
26%
20%
10%
8%
8%
Requiring a minimum distance of
600 feet between cannabis businesses
Prohibiting smoking or the ingestion of
cannabis products at an onsite retail
location
Permitting businesses that transport
cannabis goods between licensed
cultivators, manufacturers, and
distributors
^Establishing stricter regulations on
cannabis businesses than those currently
in place through state law
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know Total Supp.
Total
Opp.
63% 27%
62% 36%
59% 33%
57% 35%
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A majority also support permitting retail and
delivery businesses, and cultivators to grow
cannabis for medical purposes.
Q9 a-j, m-r & t-y. Some people have proposed a ballot measure that would establish local rules and regulations to permit commercial cannabis operations in the City and to tax the sale, distribution and cultivation of cannabis products and related businesses. I am going to mention different rules and regulations that may be included in this proposal to permit cannabis businesses to operate in the City of Covina. Please tell me whether you support or oppose it. ^Not Part of Split Sample
38%
37%
39%
36%
18%
17%
14%
17%
8%
9%
11%
12%
33%
32%
28%
30%
5%
8%
5%
^Permitting retail cannabis establishments
^Allowing businesses to deliver cannabis
products to Covina residents
Repealing the City’s ban on adult-use
cannabis businesses
Allowing cultivators to grow cannabis
plants for sale to medical cannabis
business establishments
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know Total Supp.
Total
Opp.
56% 40%
55% 41%
53% 39%
53% 42%
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Over half support permitting
manufacturing businesses that
do not sell directly to customers.
Q9 a-j, m-r & t-y. Some people have proposed a ballot measure that would establish local rules and regulations to permit commercial cannabis operations in the City and to tax the sale, distribution and cultivation of cannabis products and related businesses. I am going to mention different rules and regulations that may be included in this proposal to permit cannabis businesses to operate in the City of Covina. Please tell me whether you support or oppose it. ^Not Part of Split Sample
33%
25%
25%
20%
22%
19%
9%
8%
11%
29%
37%
41%
9%
8%
5%
^Permitting businesses that manufacture
cannabis products but do not sell directly
to customers
Allowing cultivators to grow cannabis
plants for sale to stores that sell cannabis
for recreational purposes or other
businesses that make
cannabis-based products
Allowing cannabis businesses in
commercial districts like the
Downtown area
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know Total Supp.
Total
Opp.
53% 38%
47% 45%
44% 51%
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Q10.
If the City were to allow commercial cannabis
activity, how important do you think it is for the City to tax these businesses in order to obtain a revenue
source from these businesses?
85%
77%
70%
76%
82%
76%
83%
81%
76%
8%
15%
14%
12%
11%
14%
9%
11%
13%
Democrats
Independents
Republicans
18-49
50+
Whites
Latinos
Ext./Very Impt. Smwt./Not Too Impt. Don't Know
62%
18%
11%
6%
3%
Ext./Very
Impt.
79%
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Don't know
Most all respondents believe it is important to
establish a tax on cannabis businesses, with
six-in-ten indicating it is extremely important.
Great/Some Need for
Additional Funding
Little/No Real Need
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14%
5%
32%
3%
Q8 & Q11. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
40%
14%
7%
32%
6%
Total
Support
55%
Total
Oppose
40%
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
Total
Support
59%
Total
Oppose
37%
Initial Support Support After Rules/Regulations
After hearing more about the rules and
restrictions the City could impose, support
increases to almost six-in-ten.
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Voters recognize the City is facing a difficult
fiscal situation and think cannabis businesses
can benefit the local economy.
Q12. I would like to read you some statements about the City of Covina. Please tell me whether you generally agree or disagree with each statement. ^Not Part of Split Sample
59%
56%
47%
44%
32%
18%
21%
23%
27%
28%
43%
49%
5%
6%
8%
12%
12%
22%
13%
8%
8%
8%
7%
12%
9%
9%
5%
December 2020
July 2018
December 2020
July 2018
Strng. Agree Smwt. Agree Smwt. Disagree Strng. Disagree Don't Know Total Agree
Total
Disagree
80% 17%
78% 9%
74% 17%
71% 20%
74% 20%
67% 29%
Reducing city
services would
hurt local
property values
The City of Covina
provides a better
quality of life than
other nearby
communities
Taxing businesses that sell cannabis
is an appropriate way to raise
revenue for City services
^The City of Covina’s budget has
been hurt by the ongoing
coronavirus pandemic
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Total
Agree
Total
Disagree
68% 23%
45% 40%
66% 29%
60% 35%
Q12. I would like to read you some statements about the City of Covina. Please tell me whether you generally agree or disagree with each statement. ^Not Part of Split Sample
36%
19%
36%
41%
32%
26%
30%
19%
13%
23%
8%
10%
9%
17%
20%
25%
10%
15%
5%
5%
December 2020
July 2018
^Permitting regulated cannabis
businesses to operate in Covina will
reduce unlicensed and illegal
operations in the city and nearby
communities
Allowing cannabis businesses to
operate in the City of Covina will
create jobs and help our local
economy
Strng. Agree Smwt. Agree Smwt. Disagree Strng. Disagree Don't Know Respondents are much more aware now the city is
unable to provide the same level of services without
additional funding than in 2018.
The City of Covina
cannot provide
the level of
service that
residents want
and need without
additional funding Page 52 of 64
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Respondents were also provided two
statements about allowing cannabis
businesses in Covina - one in favor,
and one in opposition:
Q13. Having heard about the different rules and regulations that may be included in this proposal, let me ask you again, would you support or oppose this proposal to change the existing City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
Opponents say that cannabis and cannabis products are prohibited by the federal government and that permitting these products in our City will make it easier for kids and teens to get drugs, leading to the use of harder drugs like cocaine and meth, and result in more accidents on our roads because unlike alcohol there is no truly effective way to tell if someone is impaired after smoking or consuming cannabis. The City will also have to spend more money monitoring cannabis business establishments because they attract criminals and drug users, taking resources away from programs that improve our community and other vital services that are already underfunded.
Supporters say that Statewide, voters already approved the legalization of cannabis programs with the approval of Proposition 64 in 2016. Since the coronavirus pandemic has blown a hole in the Covina City budget, allowing cannabis businesses to operate in the City will generate revenue each year for vital local services such as 911 emergency response services, fixing potholes, and other essential services critical to Covina residents’ health and safety. Additionally, establishing sensible regulations to permit the sale of medicinal cannabis in Covina will allow patients with debilitating diseases, like cancer, to have local access to legal, doctor-prescribed medicine that has been tested to make sure it contains no toxins or other contaminants that could harm patients’ health. Page 53 of 64 38 CONSULTANT EXECUTION DRAFT. NOT FOR PUBLICATION. CA GOV’T CODE 6254.
Q8, Q11 & Q13. Would you support or oppose this proposal to change the City of Covina law and permit cannabis business to operate within city limits and impose a tax and regulations on these businesses?
40%
14%
7%
32%
6%
Total
Support
55%
Total
Oppose
40%
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Initial
Support
After Rules/
Regulations
After
Statements
After hearing all information,
56% support for allowing
cannabis businesses in the City.
45%
14%
5%
32%
3%
Total
Support
59%
Total
Oppose
37%
42%
14%
7%
31%
6%
Total
Support
56%
Total
Oppose
38%
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Conclusions
✓ Respondents have positive perceptions of the City of
Covina and the job the City Government is doing, with
more believing things are headed in the right direction now than in 2018.
✓ The COVID-19 Pandemic remains a top concern on
respondents’ minds, with the economic and health
impacts it has had being some of the most serious issues.
Homelessness is also considered a much more serious
issue now than in 2018.
✓ A strong majority of voters support a proposal that would amend the City charter and allow cannabis businesses to operate in Covina.
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Conclusions
✓ Respondents believe the City has been doing a very good job at responding to the pandemic, approving of
delivering senior meals and re-directing traffic to
accommodate outdoor dinning when it was allowed.
✓ Today, 73% believe the City has a need for funding, with more believing the need is great now than in 2018.
Respondents also understand that without additional
funding, the City will be unable to provide the same level of services, or that services will be cut.
✓ Most all respondents support applying a business tax on cannabis businesses, and eight-in-ten believe it is an
appropriate way to raise revenue for City services.
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Conclusions, cont.
✓ Respondents strongly support placing regulations and
restrictions that ensure cannabis businesses are
operating safely, such as a minimum of 600 feet from
schools, requiring that operators and employees of
cannabis businesses be subject to a criminal background check.
✓ Respondents also strongly support allowing both retail businesses that sell to all adults and medical retails
businesses, as labs that only test but do not sell cannabis.
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Attachment B
Public Outreach Questions/Comments
• Richard Noriega
• Support
• Medicinal benefits, the City could be at the forefront of doing things right and generate economic benefits
• Limit the number of establishments
• Delivery is difficult to regulate
• Willing to volunteer to help vet the decision
• Richard Probst
• Support
• Legal businesses will help to address issues with black market businesses • James Probst
• Support
• Mark Tennant
• Support
• Tina Probst
• Support
• RB Edmonds
• Support
• 55-year resident
• John Brittain
• Support
• Will a local program help to reduce black market activities? • Jennifer Brittain
• Support
• Are other local cities considering a local cannabis program? • Gaby Angulo
• Legal businesses have to go through rigorous testing processes prior to sale • Hank Casillas
• What financial benefits will dispensaries bring to the City? • Will Covina bring a high-quality establishment to town?
Library Board of Trustees and Parks/Recreation Commission • What other communities have local cannabis programs? Have these communities experienced an increase in the number of impaired drivers? • Discussed constraints with consumption onsite, labeling requirements • How many businesses could be allowed per capita within our community? • Is the City responsible for funding maintenance/operations of cannabis facilities? • Provide additional information on fees/taxes paid by cannabis businesses. How much money would these businesses generate for our community? • How will the Police Department handle safety/security issues at cannabis businesses? What types of security requirements would be put into place? • How would conditional use permits help to protect the community? • It is important to complete an educational campaign to the community on cannabis issues. • In what locations would these businesses be allowed? In what types of zones? • What is the motivation to review this issue?
• Is there research to demonstrate how cannabis businesses impact public safety? • How would the selection process work for cannabis businesses? • How much do cannabis products cost? Can a limit on purchases be enacted? Finance Commission
• Does the City receive inquiries from cannabis businesses about locating in Covina? • How does a cannabis delivery system operate?
• Would costs for operations/maintenance of these businesses be the responsibility of the City?
• What types of crime impacts would this have on our community? • What are the financial benefits of allowing these businesses to operate in the City? • Please share a copy of the community issues survey.
• What is the timing to move forward with allowing cannabis businesses? We should fully evaluate crime and financial issues before moving forward. • Can community members meet with the City Council Ad-Hoc Committee? • What is the Chief of Police’s perspective on cannabis businesses? What have other Chiefs experienced in communities that allow cannabis sales?
• If you currently live in Covina, you can have cannabis delivered to your home and the City receives no benefit.
• Is this the right type of use for our community?
• More data will help to alleviate misconceptions about cannabis. • Provide a list of cities that allow cannabis businesses.
Planning Commission
• Could high State taxes impact local taxes or revenues? • Could the State’s framework be thrust upon us?
• We should continue to study and have something ready. But we shouldn’t do anything yet. • Who would lead a ballot initiative/referendum?
• Referendums in Pasadena, South Bay, Jurupa Valley: Have any cities said no to them? • Not persuaded that a program should be developed. But would understand the need to do so if a referendum was pushed our way.
• Discussed survey and that 55% supported local program and 57% supported stricter measures than the State.
• All parks should be included as sensitive uses since they are available to all age groups. This could also preserve future flexibility in the future for Parks/Rec programs at all parks. • Prefers a greater boundary than 600’. Would like to see the result of a 1,000’ boundary. • City should do additional community outreach.
• Discussed overlay zone vs. zoning code amendments. Overlay zone could create a hub for these businesses.
• What boundaries do we have for business that serve alcohol? • Are we at risk if we adopt spatial regulations for cannabis and don’t use them for alcohol? • If we don’t do something the State will.
• We shouldn’t include labs, cultivation, manufacturing. Retail is the only thing that should be considered.
Attachment C
Sample Buffer Maps from Sensitive Uses
600 Foot Buffer with Schools/Childcare Facilities and Parks as Sensitive Uses