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Councilmember Benavides' position is to submit a ban for voters to consider; recognize that enforcement issues exist today; City Manager to present options. Councilmember Sarmiento asked Police Chief if resources help address drug access problem. Police Chief agreed. City Manager requested direction from majority to identify funds for Plan. Mayor Pulido summarized that amendments include following options: reduce separation to 500 feet to allow more flexibility, increase number of dispensaries, bring back ideas on what services the increased revenue would provide, staff to analyze proposals for council consideration; elected official tasked with making good decisions for community. City Attorney Carvalho requested clarification on following areas: should they be allowed in more zones (Councilmember Sarmiento withdrew comment to just reduce separation to 500 feet); adopt additional public safety permit as well as a conditional use permit (Councilmember Martinez affirmed that public safety review needed); include a sunset clause and /or keep reservation clause (Councilmember Amezcua suggest both be included); and whether to include Enforcement Plan funding independent of the ordinance (Mayor Pulido noted that it should be separate discussion). City Manager suggested that Enforcement Plan will be contingent upon factions after measure approved. Councilmember Martinez commented that hiring of additional staff takes 6 -12 months. Councilmember Benavides requested clarification on sunset and renewal options; proposed work study session. MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the July 1, 2014 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) * Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero ended the teleconference meeting at 9:10 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JUNE 17, 2014 10 B -9