ACTION:
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: D1
Prepared by: John Conley, City Manager Meeting Date: March 12, 2024 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Discussion SUBJECT: CANNABIS RELATED SPECIAL EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY RECOMMENDATION: Discuss temporary special events held on private property that include the sale and/or use of cannabis and provide direction to staff.
PRIOR ACTION: None.
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: Councilmember Green requested the City Manager place a discussion item on an upcoming agenda to discuss temporary special events held on private property that include the sale and/or use of cannabis products.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this discussion item.
EXHIBITS: None.
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Discussed temporary special events held on private property that include the sale and/or use of cannabis and provided direction to staff.
Vote: 4-0 (O'Donnell absent).
Discussion Item
03/12/2024
Cannabis Consumption Events on
“Private Property”
CANNABIS EVENTS
PER CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF CANNABIS CONTROL
A Temporary Cannabis Event license is required for each Temporary Cannabis Event, and each such event may span no longer than four (4) consecutive days. Temporary Cannabis Events can take place at a county fairground, district agricultural association, or any other venue (public/private) approved by the local jurisdiction.
**THIS AGENDA ITEM ONLY ADDRESSES PRIVATE PROPERTY**
Temporary Cannabis Event Licenses MUST BE APPROVED &
issued through the Department/Bureau of Cannabis Control •Cannabis event annual license fees are based on the number of events you plan to hold during the year. •Temporary cannabis event licenses are $1,000 per event.
Number of
planned cannabis
events
Application fee License fee
5 or fewer $1,000 $3,000
6 to 10 $1,000 $5,000
11 to 20 $1,000 $9,000
More than 20 $1,000 $20,000
•.
SOOOO WHAT’S THE ASK???
Outdoor Cannabis Consumption Events
on Private Property
1.Must be 21 years of age or older NO18+ MED CARDS AT EVENTS (State Law)
2.Cannabis Event Promoters must partner with at least 1 licensed cannabis dispensary in compliance w/measure Z in Vista. Written agreement must be fully executed, reviewed, and approved by City Staff
3.Cannabis Event Promoters are required to have valid cannabis event licenses through the California Department of Cannabis Control (State Law)
4.A temporary use permit must be obtained through the City of Vista (Cost determined by staff) 2-day events maximum event length on private property (City Requirement) **MUST CONSIDER IMPACT ON SURROUNDING PROPERTIES**
5.Cannabis products being sold at cannabis festivals/events in Vista must be supplied by our Measure Z approved legal dispensaries. (City Law)
6.All city, & state taxes must be paid, and audited per the Measure Z by the partnering dispensary (City & State Law)
7.Entire event area where cannabis is being consumed must be privacy fenced off or in an enclosed space, with no visible access to area from the public right of way or promotional signage. (State Law)
8.Event Promoter must submit a safety plan for approval that meets all industry standards based on projected attendance, (IE; Security, Sheriff, Traffic Control, Consumption Limits Etc.) (City Requirement)
9.Off Site parking/transportation must be approved by COV staff if parking at event venue is deemed inadequate (City Requirement)
10.NO ALCHOHOL OR TOBACCO to be consumed on site. (State Law)
11.All Cannabis must be packaged and sealed in a tamper evident bag upon exiting venue (State of California)
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR TIME AND
CONSIDERATION!
From:Russ Havens
To:Kathy Valdez
Subject:Add to packet d1 cannabis consumption on private property Date:Monday, March 11, 2024 5:08:30 PM
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The San Diego Cannabis Times requests to be on the record in favor of allowing cannabis consumption events on private property in the City of Vista. We look forward to attending the council meeting Tuesday evening.
Most respectfully,
Russ HavensPublisherSan Diego Cannabis Times858-472-3245 Follow Us On Instagram
From:Greg Jelden
To:Kathy Valdez
Cc:Jason Zahler
Subject:Cannabis consumption on private property for events Date:Monday, March 11, 2024 7:44:44 AM
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To whom it may concern:
I ask that you consider voting for and/or allowing Cannabis consumption events on private property in the city of Vista. I have produced over 30 cannabis consumption events for the cannabis industry and I haven’t had any fights or injury’s during my tenure.
Best regards,
Greg Jelden
Managing Partner
Canna Management Group
(949) 345-9260
From:Joshua Caruso
To:Kathy Valdez
Subject:PLEASE ADD TO PACKET D1 CANNABIS CONSUMPTION EVENTS Date:Monday, March 11, 2024 6:17:35 PM
Attachments:Vista .pdf
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Hello City of Vista Leadership ,
PLEASE VOTE TO APPROVE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF VISTA.
Please see my attached .pdf that outlines some facts about our cannabis events.
Respectfully,
Joshua Caruso
Co Founder
858-267-7283
[email protected]
SANDIEGO
CANNABISEVENTFACTSHEET
FROMFARMERSCUP/SDCFMEXPERIENCE
INTRODUCTION
FARMERS CUP has been organizing cannabis events of all kinds in the San Diego area since 2014.
Data
Our cannabis events bring
*20,000+ attendees per year. This number varies depending on how large the event is. *Attracts out of town tourism dollars during event dates to Vista area. We have seen attendees fly out from as far as Japan
*Stimulates local economy by drawing business to local establishments during event dates.
Air Bnb, restaurants, hotels ect.
*Shows support for local cannabis industry
*We encourage and implement educational components and community building in every event, to stay relevant with the ever changing landscape of the cannabis community" An event like this shows the community as well as the dispensaries in Vista that they are valued, respected, and supported. Having events on private property is a legal attainable permit through the DCC (Department of Cannabis Control) and should be allowed in a great city like with with a vibrant thriving cannabis community" ___________
In the 10 years of organizing cannabis events
0 fights during the events
0 DUIs
0 arrests
0 car accidents
The Farmers Cup/SDCFM is in fully support the creation of a policy for cannabis consumption events on private property. We appreciate the vista city council being innovative and at the tip of the spear in implementing this program. We look forward to partnering with local dispensaries to bring amazing events to the community. If you have any questions we can help address or collaborate on please feel free to contact us anytime via email or phone at the contact info provided below.
2 Respectfully,
Joshua Caruso
Founder
Farmers Cup Official/SDCFM
[email protected]
858-267-7283
3 From:Andres Cortes
To:Kathy Valdez
Subject:Add to packet D1
Date:Monday, March 11, 2024 9:59:40 PM
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From:Diannte" Grayson
To:Kathy Valdez
Subject:ADD TO PACKET D1 CANNABIS CONSUMPTION EVENTS
Date:Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:38:05 AM
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PLEASE VOTE TO APPROVE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF VISTA.
--
Diannte' Lamar Grayson
Chief of Staff
March and Ash
2835 Camino del Rio S, Suite 220
San Diego, CA 92108
619-274-0343 (Mobile)
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