Subject: Declaration Of Medical Cannabis Health Emergency From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The City Of Oakland

This resolution renews the City Council's declaration of a local public health emergency concerning safe and affordable access to medical cannabis in Oakland. The declaration stems from historical challenges, including federal legal conflicts with state medical cannabis laws, the closure of the Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative in 1998, and ongoing federal actions against dispensaries. The resolution highlights that marijuana can alleviate symptoms for various illnesses and emphasizes the need for patients to access a safe and affordable supply. It reiterates the city's policy supporting medical cannabis use and urges the federal government to cease actions that obstruct access and to consider rescheduling marijuana. The resolution was passed by a vote of 8-0.