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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-02 - Marijuana Advisory Committee Agenda Community Development Department 1 | Page Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Meeting #4: Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 4:00-8:00 pm Barnes and Sawyer Rooms, Deschutes Services Building, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend NOTICE: A QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING. TIME TOPIC DESIRED OUTCOME 3:30 (:30) Optional pre-meeting refreshments for MAC members (DeArmond Room) 4:00 (:05) 1. Welcome from Deschutes County Welcome attendees 4:05 (:05) 2. Introductions and overview of agenda: Mary Orton, The Mary Orton Company, LLC (facilitator) See Packet: Agenda Clarity on the agenda. 4:10 (:15) 3. Public Comments Those who wish to speak will be limited to no more than 3 minutes, and perhaps less to allow time for everyone who wishes to speak. In addition, written comments will be accepted at any time, and will be posted to the County’s website where all MAC members will be expected to read them. Please note that this is a time for giving your views to the MAC members, not asking questions. If you have a question, please ask a County staff person during a break, or send your question to mac@Deschutes.org. Opportunity to hear from members of the public who are present. 4:25 (:30) 4. Discussion and consensus building on medical and recreational marijuana regulations: Retail See Packet: Matrices on zoning and standards Retail marijuana: “Selling marijuana items to a consumer in Oregon.”  Do you want to recommend that the Board treat the one existing dispensary in unincorporated Deschutes Provisional agreement on regulations. TIME TOPIC DESIRED OUTCOME County differently from the others? (If yes, staff can work with the Board to address this issue. (Please note that Josh cannot participate in decision-making on this issue because it would be a conflict of interest.) Additional standards suggested by MAC member:  No grandfathering of existing establishments  Limit amount of cash on site  Inspections – above and beyond OLCC  Firearm/gun regulations on premises (what does OLCC say on this?)  No outdoor patio space  No loitering  No samples  No open container – covered in OLCC/OHA but worth including in local ordinance  Other youth-oriented centers (i.e., Tumalo Community Church and the Community Fellowship Hall) 4:55 (:15) 5. MAC Information Requests for Production and Processing See Memorandum The following requests have been received from MAC members. MAC members will discuss whether they wish to receive this information.  Results of the investigation into the fire/explosion incident that occurred on 19555 Pinehurst Road.  The difference between OSHA requirements for businesses with employees versus what individuals can do on their own with flammable substances.  Presentation from ODEQ on marijuana waste ending up in air, down drain/septic, etc.  Presentation from fire district to explain their capability to handle potential incidents around the county.  County map highlighting all 80+ acre EFU parcels; and if possible, highlight adjoining parcels to these 80+ acre EFU lots if there is a zone change (i.e., RR, MUA, etc.).  Other? General agreement from the MAC on what additional information the MAC would find helpful in developing and recommending regulations. TIME TOPIC DESIRED OUTCOME 5:10 (:50) 6. Discussion and consensus building on medical and recreational marijuana regulations: Production and Processing in EFU See Packet: Matrices on zoning and standards Production of marijuana: “Manufacturing, planting, cultivation, growing or harvesting of marijuana in Oregon.” Processing marijuana: “Processing, compounding or conversion of marijuana into cannabinoid products, concentrates, or extracts; excluding packaging or labeling.” i. Zoning, conditional and permitted uses ii. Standards Provisional agreement on regulations. 6:00 (:10) Break 6:10 (1:30) 7. Discussion and consensus building on medical and recreational marijuana regulations: Production and Processing in EFU (continued) Provisional agreement on regulations. 7:40 (:15) 8. Request from the BOCC: Do you want to recommend the BOCC extend the MAC process to include two additional meetings (possibly March 16 and March 28) to complete your work? Possible agreement on a request for an extension. 7:55 (:05) 9. Next steps  Agenda and date for meeting #5: Wednesday, March 9, 4-8 pm, Barnes and Sawyer Rooms  Meeting evaluation Agreement on next steps, continual improvement 8:00 10. Adjourn NOTE: Items included in the packet can be located at: http://www.deschutes.org/marijuana Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities. This event/location is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need accommodations to make participation possible, please call the ADA Coordinator at (541) 617-4747.