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restrictive; noted that City of Laguna Woods approved similar ordinance, but due to zoning regulations has not been able to implement. • Steve McGuigan, thanked the City for proposing to regulate businesses; concerned with health and safety issues as well as secondary smoke effects; opined that alternatives available to patients seeking relief; City to contact non - profit and health industries before finalizing ordinance; urge all to work and listen to resident's concerns. • Debbie Tharp, concede time to Sean Donahoe. • Kandice Hawes, principal officer of Political Action Committee that drafted voter initiative; does not support City initiative as proposed; patients and non - profits should be included in discussion; request time extension for pragmatic deliberation of matter; proposed City peal back some regulations and expand the zones to collect revenue needed to enforce. • Sean Donahoe, principal officer of the California Cannabis Industry Association, most operative legislation is SB1262 (Correa), noted that staff report out of date because it does not include State agencies drafting regulations; looking for better regulated industry and revenue targets. • Douglas Lenphere, patients advocate in the City of Palm Springs, urge groups to participate in crafting ordinance; safe and affordable access to medical marijuana; concerned that proposed ordinance will be litigated. • Vern Nelson, representative of Orange County Juice blog, request City include stakeholders in amending ordinance; commented on testing process and reconsider testing language. • Robin Cook, opined that drug dealers should not be allowed in the City. • Marla James, advocate for disabled and seriously ill, presented letter from Matthew Pappas Attorney at Law, opined that proposed ordinance violates the 4th and 5th amendment of the constitution and intend to contest. • David James, resident of the City of Huntington Beach, spoke on behalf of disabled patients; concerned with interpretation of legislation; should be allowed in commercial area too. • Salvador Hernandez, concerned that surrounding area has over concentration of dispensaries near his home; opposed to legalizing medical marijuana. • Thomas Gordon, commented that medical marijuana is to be used for medical reasons; "No" on legalizing for profit drug sale; urged all to take strong stand to protect our neighborhood and children. • Sean Donahoe, Association working with Senator Correa; Bill proposed at the State level in contrast with City proposed initiative; state level enforcement agency considered at the federal level. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JUNE 17, 2014 1 OB -5