https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=6496834&GUID=F3621BFA-5A30-45AB-8678-46F1C772A113Legistar15https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=6496834&GUID=F3621BFA-5A30-45AB-8678-46F1C772A113F3621BFA-5A30-45AB-8678-46F1C772A113-2025-03-12-21-57-17Title: HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Cannabis Taxation Options, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Consider options for alternate methods or changes to the cannabis taxation structure related to cultivation, as follows: i) Develop tax structure for cultivation area by square foot; ii) Develop tax structure for cultivation by weight (pound or ounce) of cannabis product; iii) Provide direction to staff to maintain current taxation method (gross sales receipts); or iv) Provide other direction to staff on taxation methods; b) Provide direction to staff to develop a ballot measure for cannabis taxation including creation of documents for the November 2024 General Election ballot as needed; and c) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because they are administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYWed, 12 Mar 2025 21:57:17 GMT