Meeting Time: May 06, 2024 at 6:00pm PDT
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4.A. CANNABIS BUSINESS UPDATE AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING SECTION 5.70.035 (APPLICATION PERIOD, SCORING, AND REVIEW) OF CHAPTER 5.70 (CANNABIS USES) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 3.36 (BUSINESS LICENSE TAX) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A TEMPORARY TAX REBATE FOR ALL CANNABIS BUSINESSES [D. WILSON, L. LANGER, D. RIVAS]: SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the cannabis licensing and operations activities in the City and discuss adopting an ordinance to clarify the criteria used when granting extensions of time to cannabis businesses and revising deadlines reflected in Section 5.70.035 (Application, Period, Scoring, and Review) of the City of West Hollywood's Cannabis Licensing Ordinance, and to provide financial relief through a temporary tax rebate to cannabis businesses for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

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    Abe Cirujales 7 months ago

    I am opposed to more competing cannabis businesses because it could lead to oversaturation of the market. Moreover, having too many competing cannabis businesses could lead to a decline in overall product quality and customer service as these businesses focus more on profits than on providing safe and regulated products. It is important to prioritize responsible and ethical business practices in the cannabis industry to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers.

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    Christian Weed 7 months ago

    I love my job and Im worried that adding more dispensaries to our area would only exacerbate the existing problem. With so many dispensaries already in place, the market is oversaturated, leading to fierce competition and potentially compromising the quality of products and services. Instead of expanding further, we should focus on optimizing existing dispensaries to ensure they provide top-notch products and experiences for consumers. Please don't risk of my livelihood and that of my coworkers.

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    Blijha Nelson 7 months ago

    I really care about my job and am worried about how new retail options might hurt existing businesses. Changing rules for edible lounges needs to think about our job security. Extensions can be helpful, but it's crucial to make sure it's fair for everyone. Lowering security requirements and cannabis taxes can make the industry stronger. Keeping competition balanced is important for a lively market. Let's focus on making decisions that help the cannabis industry thrive for the long run.

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    Gabriel Zamora 7 months ago

    I have a strong attachment to my job,and I worry that additional retail options could jeopardize the survival of existing businesses.Please consider the impact on my livelihood and that of my colleagues before altering the regulations for edible lounges.Extensions could provide crucial support for many edible businesses,which is not currently available to existing operators or new licensees.Decreasing security requirements and cannabis taxes would benefit the industry and promote its growth.