DATE: March 7, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk
SUBJECT: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Article 14, Chapter 6 of the Hayward Municipal Code Regarding Commercial Cannabis Businesses by Amending Section 6-14.13(d) Relating to Commercial Cannabis Permit Application, Amending Section 6-14.14 Relating to Operating and Performance Standards and Adding Section 6-14.18 Relating to Enforcement
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts the Ordinance introduced on February 28, 2023.
SUMMARY
This item entails adoption of an Ordinance amending Article 14, Chapter 6 of the Hayward Municipal Code, introduced on February 28, 2023, by Council Member Márquez.
BACKGROUND
The Ordinance was introduced by Council Member Márquez at the February 28, 2023, meeting of the City Council with the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Andrews, Goldstein, Márquez, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
The motion included a friendly amendment for staff to consider a review of restorative justice elements as alternative responses to violations and to consider working with the Economic Development Division to create an infographic on how to submit a permit application; and return to Council in six months with updates.
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
This agenda item is a routine operational item and does not relate to one of the priorities outlined in the Council’s Strategic Roadmap.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
PUBLIC CONTACT
The summary of the Ordinance was published in the Daily Review c/o Bay Area News Group-East Bay on Friday, March 3, 2023. Adoption, at this time, is therefore appropriate.
NEXT STEPS
The Hayward Municipal Code and other related documents will be updated accordingly.
Prepared and Recommended by: Miriam Lens, City Clerk Approved by:
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Kelly McAdoo, City Manager