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• Nick Morrow, retired deputy sheriff, supports patient rights and use of medical marijuana; opined that illegal dispensaries will bring cartels and negative element; opposed to ban. • Kandice Hawes, principal officer of voter initiative that has qualified petition for the 2014 Election; noted that at previous City Council meeting proposal considered but not approved; opined that proposal would confuse voters; suggested the following: ban has not worked and would cost taxpayers money; regulation would bring revenue. • Steve McGuigan, commented that City has store retail fronts and not medical facilities; concerned with facilities close to neighborhoods; by having 3 measures it would dilute the vote; policies for police enforcement is driven by the city council. • Robin Cook, supports placing on the ballot; not enough code enforcement and police personnel to address issue. • Philip Escobedo, concerned with number of dispensaries in the City; safety and mission of City not inline; medicinal use ok; strict regulations need to be implemented; opined that revenue would not be enough to address all of the negative effects in the community. • John Grace, supports regulation of dispensaries; concerned with proposed ban; controversial item with no unanimity; safe access to those in need. • Elisabeth Lopez, opposed to proposed ban; City resources not available to address current dispensaries. • Guy Lopez, spoke in opposition to proposed ban; opined that City has failed to address current ban; access should be regulated. • Rosa Maria Sanchez, noted that medical use is acceptable, but should be sold at pharmacies. • Ernestina Lopez, concerned with number of dispensaries and ease of access to our youth. • Monica Contreras, troubled with location and proximity of dispensaries to Kidworks and other facilities; • Michael S. Smith, Sr., supports legalizing and regulating medical marijuana; • Derick Wordon, member of the Committee to Support Medical Marijuana; proposed ban would confuse voters. • Mark Wager, M.D., supports medical marijuana regulation; cannabis able to treat addictions and other ailments. • Ernestine Latimer, consumer of medical marijuana; regulation should be approved; opposed to ban. • Isabelle Lopez, opined that medical marijuana should have medical prescription. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JULY 15, 2014 1 0A -6