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Council hears appeal of denied cannabis sales license; supplemental motion directs staff to reflect commission findings
Summary
An appeal of a denied cannabis sales license (item 0.7) drew public supporters, an applicant representative's defense and a supplemental council motion directing staff to ensure the record and required intervention letter reflect detailed findings from the cannabis commission. The council moved the matter forward for consideration.
Public comment and an applicant appeal over a denied cannabis sales license (agenda item 0.7) dominated part of the council meeting Wednesday, ending with a supplemental motion directing staff to include detailed findings in the official record and in a required intervention letter under the municipal code.
The appeal attracted several public speakers who identified themselves as employees or acquaintances of the applicant and who urged the council to approve the license. Supporters included Ethan Stern, who said he was “aquí para hablar a PCCA 0.7” in support of Eugene Popa; Bryan Zha, who said Popa had “puesto muy de pie para su comunidad”; Paul Sulzman, who said he had known Popa “por más de 5 años” and described him as “una buena persona”; and Blanca Sánchez, who said she had worked for…
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