SUBJECT: Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Approval of Commercial Cannabis Business Permit (CCBP) #22-02R for Retail Cannabis at 1111 Motel Drive by JIVA MCE, LLC (“Jiva Life”) REPORT IN BRIEF JIVA MCE, LLC (“Jiva Life”) has appealed the Planning Commission’s approval of Commercial Cannabis Business Permit #22-02R (Culture Merced Dispensary) for a retail cannabis facility at 1111 Motel Drive. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Granting or denying the appeal of JIVA MCE, LLC (“Jiva Life”); and, B. Providing direction to staff regarding findings to grant or deny appeal, with or without prejudice.

Public Hearing Item Passed Introduced April 5, 2023

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: April 5, 2023
On agenda: April 17, 2023
Passed: April 17, 2023