City seeks to tax marijuana delivery

by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council revisited the subject of retail marijuana before Christmas, approving the hire of a consultant to advise on the application process to open a store, the drafting of an ordinance to set the sales tax rate, and taxing delivery into the city.  The purpose is largely to avoid lawsuits. “We feel strongly that the city can benefit from a consultant,” said Mike Witzansky, city manager. The final motion voted on Dec. 19 also directed Cit