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The memorandum discusses proposed changes to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for cannabis violations in San José. It recommends updating fines to align with those of other California cities and aims to encourage compliance with the municipal code. The proposed fine structure includes a tiered system with lower fines for less severe violations and adjustments to the cultivation fines. The memorandum also outlines future proposals for improving the identification badge process for cannabis businesses.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee from Anthony Mata.
It discusses updates to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for cannabis violations in San José.
The recommendation includes accepting staff's proposed changes to the fine schedule and cross-referencing the report for a City Council meeting.
The current fine schedule is considered significantly higher than those in other California cities.
Proposed updates include a four-tier framework for fines, with lower fines for less severe violations.
Future proposals will address the identification badge requirements for cannabis businesses.
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PSFSS COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: PUBLIC SAFETY, FINANCE AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT COMMITTEE FROM: Anthony Mata SUBJECT: SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT CANNABIS REGULATIONS DATE: October 4, 2023 Approved Date 10/19/2023 (d)3. 10/11/2023 RECOMMENDATION (a) Accept the update on staff’s proposed changes to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for violations of Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 (Business Licenses and Regulation) of the San José Municipal Code for the Cannabis Regulatory Program. (b) Cross-reference this report to be heard at the November 14, 2023 City Council meeting. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Accepting the staff recommendation will update fines for medical and non-medical cannabis violations of Chapter 6.88 of the San José Municipal Code. BACKGROUND City Council Direction On June 13, 2023, City Council directed staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines related to fines for violations of Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code to compare the competitiveness of San José’s cannabis industry to other California cities.1 Staff was directed to return to City Council with an analysis of how San José’s Schedule of Fines related to...
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This memorandum from Councilmember Jimenez discusses proposed changes to the San Jose Police Department's cannabis regulations, specifically updates to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines. The recommendations include aligning operating hours with state regulations, cross-referencing the report for a City Council meeting, and directing staff to report back on various topics related to cannabis regulations. The memorandum emphasizes the need for San Jose to evolve its policies in line with the changing cannabis industry and highlights the importance of maintaining tax revenue from this sector.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee.
It recommends accepting updates to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for cannabis violations.
Proposed changes include aligning operating hours with state regulations (6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time).
The report is to be cross-referenced for discussion at the November 14, 2023, City Council meeting.
Staff is directed to report back on aligning city regulations with state regulations, comparing annual fees with other jurisdictions, and expanding regulations to include Vape and Smoke shops.
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PSFSS COMMITTEE: 10/19/2023 ITEM: (d)3 TO: PUBLIC SAFETY, FINANCE AND FROM: Councilmember Jimenez STRATEGIC SUPPORT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT CANNABIS REGULATIONS DATE: October 19, 2023 Approved Date 10/19/2023 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Accept the update on staff's proposed changes to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for violations of Chapter 6.88 of Title (Business Licenses and Regulation) of the San José Municipal Code for the Cannabis Regulatory Program, including the following: a. Aligning the hours of operation with the state, which would make the new operating hours 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time. 2. Cross-reference this report to be heard at the November 14, 2023, City Council meeting. 3. Direct staff to report back to the PSFSS Committee within the next three months on the following topics: a. The possibility of aligning our city’s regulations with state regulations, including but not limited to Identification Badge Requirements, while maintaining the age of purchase at 21 years in San Jose; b. How San Jose compares with other jurisdictions on the annual fees for cannabis operations; c. The possibility of expanding the scope of Department...
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The San José Police Department presented updates to the Cannabis Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines during a PSFSS Committee Meeting on October 19, 2023. The updates aim to align San José's fines with those of comparable California cities and propose a tiered fine structure for various violations. Recommendations include reducing fines for certain offenses and updating regulations related to identification badges. The staff recommends acceptance of these changes and plans to present them to the City Council on November 14, 2023.
Key points
The presentation was made by Wendy Sollazzi and Sergeant David Woolsey.
The updates are intended to align San José's fines with those of cities like Oakland, Sacramento, and San Francisco.
San José's current fine schedule is tiered, with fines escalating for repeated violations.
Proposed updates include reducing fines for identification badge display and personal use regulations.
The staff recommends acceptance of the proposed changes to the fine schedule.
The report is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on November 14, 2023.
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The text does not provide specific dates for the implementation of the proposed changes.
There are unresolved placeholders regarding the exact amounts for some fines.
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San José Police Department Cannabis Regulations Cannabis Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines Update PSFSS Committee Meeting October 19, 2023 Item (d)3. Presenters: Wendy Sollazzi, Division Manager Sergeant David Woolsey City Council Directed Changes • Review the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines related to fines for violations of Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code. • Provide recommendations to bring San José’s Schedule of Fines more in line with comparable California cities 2 www.sanjoseca.gov Assessment of Cannabis Regulatory Program Fines • Originally drafted in 2014 • Prior to State regulation in 2018 • Reviewed fine schedules for the cities of Oakland, Sacramento, Redwood City, San Francisco, and Mountain View. • Typical first fines per violation: • Oakland - $1,000 • Sacramento - $1,000 - $2,499.99 • Redwood City - $100 • San Francisco – amount not to exceed $1,000 • Mountain View – civil legal action 3 www.sanjoseca.gov Assessment of Cannabis Regulatory Program Fines (cont’d.) • San José’s fine schedule is tiered • Escalate for each violation within one year of a previous violation • Lowest offenses start at $1,200 and escalate to $5,000 •...