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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 10, 2024 Page 9 1 8. Other. There are a few administrative options for the City to consider, including how to 2 "register" licensed establishments, enforcing compliance required by the law, and 3 addressing licensee reapplication, among a few others. These aspects of the ordinance 4 address clerical aspects of City operation rather than land use decision -making. 5 6 The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the draft ordinance as 7 presented. The ordinance will typically be heard over three readings. Staff will be reviewing 8 additional cross-section references to ensure that other portions of the City Code are fully 9 updated consistent with the draft ordinance once adopted. 10 11 The cannabis topic is complex and has many facets that impact local government. Prior to 12 decisions on cannabis regulation are incorporated into this comprehensive ordinance, how the 13 State has created the model ordinance for local guidance. Municipal sales, law enforcement, and 14 other administrative or General Code aspects of the law are left to separate consideration by City 15 Council. The target date is January 1 sc 16 17 Councilmember Randle referred to having a cannabis event and how is that regulated. He 18 questions how cities are required to sell cannabis. Mayor Webster stated this is similar to legal 19 alcohol sales. 20 21 Councilmember Doolan referred to page 53 and noted no consumption is done at an event. It is a 22 marketing event. The City has more discretion on what a temporary event would look like. This 23 creates full guidelines for policing. She asked if anyone within the community could host an 24 event. Mr. Grittman stated the event holder would need to have an OCM authority. 25 26 Councilmember Elnagdy asked about the relocation of a retailer. She asked what the arguments 27 were against re -registration. Mr. Grittman stated if a retailer moves they may need to prove their 28 validity of selling was discussed at the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission 29 determined only notification would be needed. Councilmember Elnagdy asked what the remedy 30 is for a retailer who is not in compliance. Mr. Grittman explained some options. 31 32 Mayor Webster stated the fee for re -registration is $10,000. Mr. Grittman stated the re -licensing 33 would not be that much but would be lengthy and expensive. The $10,000 is for the licensing 34 through the OCM. The registration fee with the City is $500. 35 36 Councilmember Doolan asked about a name change of the business. Mr. Yunker stated there will 37 be compliance checks in place and either the City or the County could be delegated to do that. 38 The City has authority over where the business is located. 39 40 Councilmember Jenson asked about the highlighted sections in yellow in the ordinance. Mr. 41 Grittman stated those areas were highlighted to call attention to those sections. Hours of 42 operation can be set by the City. The 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. hours are similar to the liquor store 43 hours. 44 45 Mayor Webster asked the Council for their thoughts about aligning the hours of operation to 46 those of the liquor store. (9:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.). Mr. Yunker stated the hours of liquor