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ORDINANCE NO. 3401 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.41.110 TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM DAILY CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNT; AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.66 TO SPECIFY THAT ALL COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA ACTIVITY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IS PROHIBITED; AND AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.14 TO ADD MARIJUANA AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO THE EXISTING SOCIAL HOST REGULATIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.
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SUMMARY
Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance in order to increase the maximum daily civil penalty amount for violations of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, clarify that all Chula Vista-based commercial marijuana activity is currently prohibited in the City of Chula Vista, and add both marijuana and controlled substances to the City's current social host regulations. The provisions prohibiting all commercial marijuana activity would remain in effect pending further discussion and examination of the City's position as to marijuana businesses, but will not prevent the City from changing its position at a future date. This proposed ordinance is recommended at this time to provide clarity to residents and visitors, enhance public safety pending any future changes that may be made at either the state or local level, increase the effectiveness the City's municipal code enforcement efforts, and hold persons accountable for failing to take reasonable steps to prevent minors from consuming marijuana and other controlled substances at private gatherings.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
This activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The proposed activ...
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