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Public comments urge Cathedral City to consider AB 1775 for lounges while neighbors complain of persistent odors
Summary
A public commenter urged the council to adopt an ordinance opting into California AB 1775 to modernize cannabis lounges, while another resident urged the city to deny a second large cultivation/manufacturing building citing a multi‑year odor nuisance.
Public comment at the Cathedral City Council meeting on May 27 included contrasting perspectives on local cannabis policy.
Seth Burke urged the council to study and adopt an ordinance to opt into California Assembly Bill 1775, saying the change would permit licensed lounges to offer prepared food, beverages and ticketed entertainment. "This creates opportunities for live music, comedy nights, art shows, educational events, community gatherings, and other curated experiences," Burke said, arguing that regulated lounges can support local jobs and tourism while remaining under city permitting and oversight.
By contrast, Janet Rame told the council she has endured "an atrocious smell" she attributes to a local cannabis operation (referred to in the comments as C4) for "over 2 and a half years" and opposed the property owner’s plan to add a second building of more than 200,000 square feet adjacent to neighborhoods. She asked the city to reconsider allowing further expansion of cultivation and manufacturing within residential areas.
Mayor Gregory and staff acknowledged both comments and noted the council has directed the city manager to bring forward an item related to lounge regulations for future consideration. Staff did not take an immediate action at the meeting on the expansion complaint; residents were advised to monitor future agendas and contact city management for updates.
