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MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES <br />Steve Trevino presents video to the committee regarding the news clip on the vending machine <br />that dispenses marijuana. He reviewed the background of the medical marijuana Proposition 215 <br />and Senate Bill 420. In 2005, the City began a two year moratorium on medical marijuana. The <br />City regulation specifically prohibits medical marijuana dispensaries while not interfering with the <br />regulations of Proposition 215. The City stops businesses before they start. The City has <br />modified business license and certificate of occupancy applications to identify potential medical <br />marijuana dispensaries. Administrative citations are a very good tool. Cites are given to violating <br />tenants and the property owners who operate as a dispensary. Code Enforcement, Police <br />Department and the City Attorney's Office work together with the enforcement efforts. Deputy <br />City Attorney Melissa Crosthwaite reviewed the ordinance challenges. Committee member David <br />Benavides asked Deputy City Attorney Melissa Crosthwaite if we were successful in the cases <br />that were challenged. She said we were successful. Committee member Steve Trevino closed by <br />saying we approached this in a multi-faceted way and are committed to a comprehensive <br />approach. Committee members Claudia Alvarez and David Benavides thanked Deputy City <br />Attorney Melissa Crosthwaite, Jay Trevino, and Alvaro Nunez for their presentation and hard <br />work. Jay Trevino said the success is due to the cooperative efforts between Code Enforcement, <br />Police and City Attorney's Office. Committee applauded the legal team. <br />COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS <br />David Benevides thanked everyone for attending the meeting. <br />9. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING <br />A. IT Presentation <br />B. Chief Thomas presentation on 4th of July <br />NEXT MEETING DATE - Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 5:30 pm, Santa Ana Police Department Community <br />Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California <br />ADJOURNMENT - 6:35 P.M. <br />2,1. I __ <br />PAUL M. WALTERS <br />Chief of Police <br />13A-5