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Staff presentatation concluded and Council discussion continued <br />Councilmember Benavides asked about the approval process. Staff <br />noted that alternative included Regulatory Safety Permit in lieu of <br />Conditional Use Permit. <br />Mayor Pulido asked how many additional dispensaries could be added if <br />allowed in other areas of the City. <br />Councilmember Martinez, noted that final approval with Police Chief, but <br />process starts at the Planning Department. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento supports discretionary permit because it is not <br />a vested right, like conditional use permits. <br />Interim Planning and Building Executive Director Haluza noted that permit <br />would be renewed annually. <br />Carvalho noted that background checks were included in alternative. <br />Councilmember Amezcua, suggested 800 feet as a compromise between <br />each business. <br />Councilmember Reyna, concerned that Voter Intiative qualified a year <br />ago; supports lottery process, removal of CUP, keeping to M1 and M2, <br />and proximinity to next dispensary gap may cause red light district; <br />address need for medical marijuana. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento, City has grappled with regulation since City <br />approved moratorium, no robust discusson at the federal or state level; <br />thanked staff for including suggestion by residents and council; supports <br />city reservation to amend in the future; alternatives is replacement of CUP <br />and removal of testing regulations; include lottery process together with <br />police background check; limit to M1 and M2 zones. <br />Councilmember Martinez need to consider health impacts, not smoke on <br />site or outside of premise, permission from owners required in permit <br />procecess; concerned with police enforcement and public safety; city has <br />sent letters to busineses back in 2012 for dispensaries; City Council <br />requested options; would only support matter if we have an Action and <br />Enforcement Plan prior to approval. <br />Councilmember Amezcua, focus on enforcement plan, have receive <br />complaints from residents near schools. <br />City Attorney Carvalho noted that staff has identified 5-6 dispensaries that <br />are in close proximity to school; will provide update. Currently have 41 <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JULY 1, 2014 <br />