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a. Receive a report on the outcomes of the cannabis industry focus groups facilitated by the Cannabis Program April 2022; and
b. Support the revised cannabis compliance inspection process and request staff to return to the full Board with a comprehensive analysis of the compliance inspection staffing levels, including recommendations to ensure the Program and departments are rightsized; and
c. Direct Housing and Community Development to create practical customer service expectations for staff that support the Monterey County Mission Statement while making that information available to the public; and
d. Direct the Program to review required infrastructure improvements to obtain the land use permit entitlement and cannabis business permit and identify any that can be modified; and
e. Direct HCD and EHB to create simple, easy-to-follow guides to assist the public in the permit process for land use, building, and environmental health permits; and
f. Provide further direction as appropriate.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors Cannabis Committee:
a. Receive a report on the outcomes of the cannabis industry focus groups facilitated by the Cannabis Program in April 2022; and
b. Support the revised cannabis compliance inspection process and request staff to return to the full Board with a comprehensive analysis of the compliance inspection staffing levels, including recommendations to ensure the Program and departments are rightsized; and
c. Direct Housing and Community Development to create practical customer service expectations for staff that support the Monterey County Mission Statement while making that information available to the public; and
d. Direct the Program to review required infrastructure improvements to obtain the land use permit entitlement and cannabis business permit and identify any that can be modified; and
e. Direct HCD and EHB to create simple, easy-to-follow guides to assist the public in the permit proc...
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