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Local resident urges Montclair to move quickly on cannabis ordinance, pitches dispensary
Summary
Public commenter Bill Kaufman urged the council to adopt a cannabis ordinance and cited revenue examples from nearby cities; he said he plans to open a dispensary on Central that would include an herbalist and draw customers from neighboring cities.
During public comment, Bill Kaufman addressed the council to encourage faster action on Montclair’s pending cannabis ordinance. Kaufman referenced other cities (Venice, Pomona, Pasadena) and said much of those cities’ local ordinances are shaped by state law, with the local code addressing site-specific rules such as sensitive-use buffers and retail formats.
Kaufman described a planned Central Avenue location for a dispensary and said the business would include an on-site graduate herbalist and compounded herbal products alongside cannabis offerings. He cited revenue examples—saying Pomona reported a large single-day revenue spike on April 20 operations—and argued the city could benefit from increased business activity.
The comment was not a council item and no formal response or vote followed; council members thanked the speaker and noted the ordinance process remains pending staff and council review.
