Meaningful our equity program. And i actually think were doing pretty well. At Press Walton remarked, this is one of the most regulated industries we have. Compared to alcohol, tobacco, sugar, weve created an entire infrastructure of regulation and taxation. Were still waiting for the after school moneys to come from the taxes, but theyre coming, Supervisor Ronen. I know that communities are struggling to make sure that it meets their needs, and also they can feel like theres ownership, too. The staff recommended approval to the commission. The commission was split 42 in denying it. Think with the 190, that is the exception. We have a long way to go for Equity Cannabis goals in our city. We struggle to have equality. If were going to repair 100 years of criminalization of drug use, we need to really walk the talk of what we do, and approving a code compliant project is the bare minimum that we can do to help folks build this business, so i would like to make a motion that we disapprove
Will announce that your time is up and cue the next person to speak. Best practices are to call from a quiet location, speak slowly and clearly, and turn down your Television Or Computer speakers. I will now take roll. [roll call] clerk thank you, commissioners. First on your agenda is general public comment. At this time, members of the public may address the commission on items that are within the subject Matter Jurisdiction of the commission except for Agenda Items. With respect to Agenda Items, your opportunity to address the commission will be afforded when the item is reached in the meeting. Each member of the public may address the commission for up to three minutes. Members of the public, you need to press star, three to enter the queue. Okay. I see no members of the public wishing to speak, so general public comment is closed, and we can move onto department matters. Item 1, department announcements. This is liz [inaudible] sitting in for director [inaudible] today. We do have
Lives thrown away due to marijuana convictions during the war on drugs. But again, this is not why were here today. Were not here to talk about the historic criminalization and penalty for communities of color for so long. Here is what we are here for to hear from the appellant, the planning department, and the opposition to this project. As the board of supervisors, it is our duty to review this project with a fresh set of eyes, and it is our duty to review all the materials that have been presented impartially and diligently. This appeal is hard to determine, but the information has been presented. All dispensaries need to apply for a conditional Use Authorization through planning in addition to any permits through the office of cannabis. Planning Code Section 303 establishes criteria for the Planning Commission to consider when reviewing applications for conditional Use Authorization. On balance, the project complies with said criteria in that the project as a retail outlet is typic
Neighborhoods. The worst Thing Someone in my position could do is to go against the wishes of a community unless i 100 know that its the right thing to do. We are also not here to make a decision based solely on that, as again, there are policies and law thats korch cannabis dispensaries and Cannabis Uses. When we talk about community benefits anden quit, theres no social equity around marijuana if we continue to deny Access And Ownership to black people, samoans, pacific islanders, our asian brothers and sisters, and most importantly, the people criminalized and had their own lives thrown away due to marijuana convictions during the war on drugs. But again, this is not why were here today. Were not here to talk about the historic criminalization and penalty for communities of color for so long. Here is what we are here for to hear from the appellant, the planning department, and the opposition to this project. As the board of supervisors, it is our duty to review this project with a f
And law thats korch cannabis dispensaries and Cannabis Uses. When we talk about community benefits anden quit, theres no social equity around marijuana if we continue to deny Access And Ownership to black people, samoans, pacific islanders, our asian brothers and sisters, and most importantly, the people criminalized and had their own lives thrown away due to marijuana convictions during the war on drugs. But again, this is not why were here today. Were not here to talk about the historic criminalization and penalty for communities of color for so long. Here is what we are here for to hear from the appellant, the planning department, and the opposition to this project. As the board of supervisors, it is our duty to review this project with a fresh set of eyes, and it is our duty to review all the materials that have been presented impartially and diligently. This appeal is hard to determine, but the information has been presented. All dispensaries need to apply for a conditional Use Au