City Council

A. Cannabis Social Equity Study Session\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Review and discuss the presentation on cannabis social equity programs from other\ncities;\n2. Provide direction on two potential policy options for approach to a cannabis social equity\nprogram within the City of Santa Monica which will determine the expansiveness of a\nsocial equity program and timeline by which staff returns with an ordinance; and\n3. Discuss options and provide direction to staff on locational restrictions for the adult-use\ncannabis ordinance.\nStaff Report Printout\na. Attachment A - Detailed Summary of Cannabis Programs from Other Cities\nb. City Council June 13, 2023 - Adult Use Cannabis Study Session (Web Link)\nc. City Council October 24, 2023 - IZO (Web Link)