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7. MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES Steve Trevino presents video to the committee regarding the news clip on the vending machine that dispenses marijuana. He reviewed the background of the medical marijuana Proposition 215 and Senate Bill 420. In 2005, the City began a two year moratorium on medical marijuana. The City regulation specifically prohibits medical marijuana dispensaries while not interfering with the regulations of Proposition 215. The City stops businesses before they start. The City has modified business license and certificate of occupancy applications to identify potential medical marijuana dispensaries. Administrative citations are a very good tool. Cites are given to violating tenants and the property owners who operate as a dispensary. Code Enforcement, Police Department and the City Attorney's Office work together with the enforcement efforts. Deputy City Attorney Melissa Crosthwaite reviewed the ordinance challenges. Committee member David Benavides asked Deputy City Attorney Melissa Crosthwaite if we were successful in the cases that were challenged. She said we were successful. Committee member Steve Trevino closed by saying we approached this in a multi-faceted way and are committed to a comprehensive approach. Committee members Claudia Alvarez and David Benavides thanked Deputy City Attorney Melissa Crosthwaite, Jay Trevino, and Alvaro Nunez for their presentation and hard work. Jay Trevino said the success is due to the cooperative efforts between Code Enforcement, Police and City Attorney's Office. Committee applauded the legal team. 8. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS David Benevides thanked everyone for attending the meeting. 9. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING A. IT Presentation B. Chief Thomas presentation on 4th of July NEXT MEETING DATE - Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 5:30 pm, Santa Ana Police Department Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ADJOURNMENT - 6:35 P.M. C?? r PAUL M. WALTERS Chief of Police