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• Angie Aparicio, member of Latino Health Access, empathizes with legitimate users, but opined that Santa Ana should not be haven for such businesses. • Rosalia Pileon, commented that by allowing dispensaries would allow experimentation with drugs at a younger age; does not believe Santa Ana should be first city to regulate; city should be safe and secure and children are in safe environment. • Douglas Lanphere, commented that City has not enforced ban; voter initiative has qualified; addition of proposed ban would place additional financial burden on the residents; • Ramon Hernandez, concerned that marijuana is a gateway to other drugs; also, current dispensaries in close proximity to schools. • Irma Macias, bring parks and education to our City; mobile vending trucks are selling guns and other illegal items. • Steve Rocco, reflected on personal experience with illegal drugs and impact to family. • David Mason, noted that matter already considered and was not approved; access to medical marijuana needed. • Oscar Tenorio, stated that dispensaries close to neighborhood; regulation needed. Council discussion ensued. • Councilmember Amezcua, supports item; voters to consider matter. MOTION: DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE BALLOT MEASURE TO BAN MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES AND DIRECT CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE ENFORCEMENT PLAN INCLUDING A TASK FORCE FOR ADOPTION WITHIN 30 DAYS. MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Benavides • Councilmember Benavides, noted that medical marijuana is not banned, could be grown at home or obtained at pharmacies. • Councilmember Martinez, reflected on need to have enforcement in place for recreational user; supports task force and appropriation of funds to close illegal businesses; need $500,000 to $1 million to address matter. • Councilmember Reyna, agreed that enforcement plan and financial assistance needed; would not support moving funds from any prevention programs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JULY 15, 2014