Jacob Bell
New Member
Three months after banning medical marijuana collectives in South San Francisco, the City Council must discuss the topic again.
Before the May ban, the city had rules regulating collective applications. In 2009, the Island of Health Collective submitted the city's first proposal to open a medical marijuana collective at 175 Utah Ave., which was stalled after neighbors appealed the decision in October 2009. The appeal has yet to be heard since the city postponed the conversation until after the topic could be studied more. The result was the May ban. Since a decision has been made, the application appeal will go before the City Council Wednesday.
"The original application has not been withdrawn. And the appeal has not been withdrawn. It deserves a hearing," said City Attorney Steve Mattas.
Medical marijuana has long been a topic of interest in South San Francisco. City officials began talking about medical marijuana collectives in 2006; 10 years after California voters passed the Compassionate Use Act permitting the possession and cultivation of marijuana for medical use. At the time, the council unanimously approved regulations filling the gaps left by the state law. The Island of Health Collective was the first to apply and be approved.
Neighbors of the proposed collective appealed the decision. In the meantime, the city passed a moratorium on the topic of medical marijuana collectives which delayed the hearing. In May, the council considered two possible options – a competitive process to choose one medical marijuana collective or an outright ban. The council ultimately voted 3-2, with councilmembers Mark Addiego and Karyl Matsumoto in opposition, to ban collectives from the city.
As a result, staff is recommending the council approve the appeal effectively denying the medical marijuana collective, Mattas said.
In San Mateo County, Colma, Half Moon Bay, San Bruno and Millbrae have banned collectives. Collectives are allowed in San Carlos, San Mateo and the unincorporated parts of San Mateo County. Many cities – Brisbane, Daly City and Redwood City – have temporary bans in place.
The council meets 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the Municipal Service Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco.
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Website: City to hear marijuana appeal
Before the May ban, the city had rules regulating collective applications. In 2009, the Island of Health Collective submitted the city's first proposal to open a medical marijuana collective at 175 Utah Ave., which was stalled after neighbors appealed the decision in October 2009. The appeal has yet to be heard since the city postponed the conversation until after the topic could be studied more. The result was the May ban. Since a decision has been made, the application appeal will go before the City Council Wednesday.
"The original application has not been withdrawn. And the appeal has not been withdrawn. It deserves a hearing," said City Attorney Steve Mattas.
Medical marijuana has long been a topic of interest in South San Francisco. City officials began talking about medical marijuana collectives in 2006; 10 years after California voters passed the Compassionate Use Act permitting the possession and cultivation of marijuana for medical use. At the time, the council unanimously approved regulations filling the gaps left by the state law. The Island of Health Collective was the first to apply and be approved.
Neighbors of the proposed collective appealed the decision. In the meantime, the city passed a moratorium on the topic of medical marijuana collectives which delayed the hearing. In May, the council considered two possible options – a competitive process to choose one medical marijuana collective or an outright ban. The council ultimately voted 3-2, with councilmembers Mark Addiego and Karyl Matsumoto in opposition, to ban collectives from the city.
As a result, staff is recommending the council approve the appeal effectively denying the medical marijuana collective, Mattas said.
In San Mateo County, Colma, Half Moon Bay, San Bruno and Millbrae have banned collectives. Collectives are allowed in San Carlos, San Mateo and the unincorporated parts of San Mateo County. Many cities – Brisbane, Daly City and Redwood City – have temporary bans in place.
The council meets 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the Municipal Service Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco.
News Hawk- Jacob Ebel 420 MAGAZINE
Source: smdailyjournal.com
Contact: Contact Us
Copyright: Daily Journal
Website: City to hear marijuana appeal
