HomeMy WebLinkAbout3B - Presentation0Cannabis Temporary EventsAgenda Item #3B
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September 26, 2024
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Cannabis Temporary Events
December 2, 2019, City Council adopted Ordinance 2005, establishing Palm
Springs Municipal Code 5.55.100.
•When adopted, the intended location for temporary cannabis events was
the Palm Springs Convention Center.
•Temporary cannabis events are multi -day events where people can sell
and consume cannabis.
•Events range from one to four days.
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Cannabis Temporary Events Workgroup
•Staff engaged a nine -person workgroup to assist in
identification of potential locations for events.
•The workgroup consisted of cannabis professionals from the
Coachella Valley.
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Workgroup Recommended Locations
•All City Parks
•Palm Canyon South of Baristo, stretching down to Ramon
•E. Arenas Road between Indian Canyon Drive and S. Calle Encilia*
•Any outdoor streets
•Industrial zones, utilizing vacant warehouses
•Estate homes and hotels
•Palm Springs Surf Club*
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Cannabis Temporary Events
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May 22, 2024, Special Program Compliance presented Cannabis
Temporary Events to the Planning Commission:
•Proposed Locations for Temporary Cannabis Events
•Issues and concerns related to Proposed Locations
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Planning Commission Direction
•Explore alternate locations, including City owned lots and
property.
•Clarify the Department of Cannabis Control venue
restrictions regarding locations that are licensed for
alcohol sales.
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Venue Restrictions
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•Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian Commercial Cannabis Prohibition does
not permit cannabis activity on tribal land.
•A temporary cannabis event shall not be issued for a premises that is licensed
for the sale of alcohol or cannabis.
• §1561. Temporary Cannabis Event Requirements.
(f) A temporary cannabis event license shall not be issued for a
premises that is licensed for the sale of alcohol or tobacco.
•Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 6.10, Smoking Prohibited in Public Places.
“… the declared purpose of this chapter is to prohibit the smoking of tobacco, or
any other weed of plant in certain areas which are open to the public.”
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OFFICE OF
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PROGRAMS
On June 26, 2024, Special Program Compliance returned to Planning Commission
and presented three locations:
•Amtrak Tr ain Station 1 Train Station Road
•Vacant City Owned Lots 1503 and 1504 Gene Autry
•Visitor’s Center 2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Recommended Venues for Consideration
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Planning Commission Recommendation
Planning Commission recommend two locations for consideration by Council.
Vacant City Owned Lots 1503 and 1504 Gene Autry
Amtrak Train Station 1 Train Station Road
Additionally, should the locations be approved, a one-year review to determine if any
changes need to be made.
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