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Recommendation to refer to a Hearing Officer the business license application denial appeal by Long Beach Cannabis Club, at 5752 East 2nd Street. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
On May 31, 2017, the Department of Financial Management denied the business license application for Long Beach Cannabis Club to operate a medical cannabis dispensary at 5752 East 2nd Street (Attachment A), due to the proposed business location being within 1,000 feet from a beach and 600 feet from a public park, which would be in violation of Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Section 5.90.030 (Attachment B). On June 8, 2017, Long Beach Cannabis Club filed an appeal of the business license application denial (Attachment C).
Pursuant to LBMC Section 3.80.421.6, an applicant for a business license whose application for such license has been denied by the Director of Financial Management may appeal such denial to the City Council.
Whenever it is provided that a hearing shall be heard by the City Council, the City Council may, in its discretion, conduct the hearing itself or refer it to a hearing officer, in accordance with LBMC 2.93.050(A). If referred, upon selection of a hearing officer, the matter will be heard not less than 30 days thereafter.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Monica J. Kilaita on June 21, 2017.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
If referred, upon selection of a hearing officer, the matter will be heard not less than thirty (30) days thereafter.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
JOHN GROSS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER