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Council approves community benefit agreements for four retail cannabis businesses

Santee City Council · August 27, 2025
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Summary

The Santee City Council unanimously approved Community Benefit Agreements for each of the four retail commercial cannabis businesses, finding the actions exempt from CEQA and accepting staff recommendations.

Tari Williams, Assistant City Attorney, presented Community Benefit Agreements negotiated with each of the city's four retail commercial cannabis businesses and explained the CEQA exemption under Guidelines Section 15303. Councilmember Ronn Hall moved approval of the agreements and Councilmember Laura Koval seconded. The motion passed unanimously (Ayes:5, Noes:0).

Council did not attach additional conditions beyond staff recommendations at this meeting. Staff will finalize the agreements for execution by the city and the businesses and monitor compliance as specified in each agreement.