2016/03/09 Council Agenda Packet

EV E RETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET 3 PROJECT TITLE: , I t An Ordinance establishing a Briefing COUNCIL BILL 4 C-B((c J limit on the number of retail Proposed Action Originating Department Planning marijuana stores in the City of Consent Contact Person Allan Giffen Everett, and amending Action . Phone Number (425) 257-8725 Ordinance No. 3443-15 3/2/16 First Reading FOR AGENDA OF March 2,2016 3/9/16 Second Reading March 9,2016 3/16/16 Third Reading March 16,2016 3/16/16 Public Hearing Initialed by: Department Head • CAA Council President Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s)Approval City-wide Planning Commission Proposed Ordinance Planning,Legal recommendation March 1, 2016 Amount Budgeted -0- Expenditure Required -0- Account Number(s): Budget Remaining -0- Additional Required -0- DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: In the 2015 legislative session,the Washington State Legislature adopted legislation to combine the.medical marijuana and recreational marijuana laws as they relate to retail establishments. As a result of this change, the State Liquor and Cannabis Board is proposing new regulations for retail marijuana stores and marijuana cooperatives, including the number of retail establishments that will be allowed in each city or county. Under the previous rule,Everett is allowed to have a maximum of five stores. Under the new regulations, Everett would be allowed to have up to ten stores. There are four stores currently operating in the City; a fifth is in the permit process. On March 1, 2016,the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider allowing at least five,but potentially less than a total of ten stores in Everett. RECOMMENDATION(Exact action requested of Council): Adopt Ordinance establishing a limit on the number of retail marijuana stores in the City of Everett, and amending Ordinance No. 3443-15. 15