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2. December 16, 2014 — Adoption of processing fees. <br />3. December 17, 2014 — Release Medical Marijuana Registration <br />application. <br />4. January 15, 2015 — Application period ends. <br />5. January 26, 2015 — Applicants are notified of their registration status and <br />given information on public selection process meeting. <br />6. February 5, 2015 — Public selection meeting is held (lottery). <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero noted that City prepared competing tax based measure <br />that better regulates medical marijuana; thanked staff for efforts. <br />Councilmember Martinez indicted that measure was overwhelmingly approved <br />by voters. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento noted that City has duty to implement Measure <br />approved by the voters; responsible operators; clarified that Section 6 allows the <br />City Council to adjust the Ordinance in the event that the State or Federal <br />government approves laws that trump the City's in which the City can modify to <br />align regulations; opine that more than one attorney will be needed as much as <br />Assistant Attorney and Paralegal will be required (prosecution needed); noted <br />that 20 additional police officers are forthcoming through this program and the <br />COPS grant; propose amendment to motion to adjust allocation of additional <br />attorney staff. <br />City Manager Cavazos agree with additional allocation and will include in budget <br />allocation. <br />Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero supports amendment. <br />Councilmember Benavides noted that he was initially not in support, but staff <br />has well thought implementation plan; requested application process be <br />described by staff. <br />Haluza explained the application, qualified and eligible location and background <br />screening. <br />Councilmember Amezcua supports compassionate use and staff's <br />implementation plan. <br />Councilmember Reyna supports staffs plan and transparent process. <br />Mayor Pulido noted that previous moratorium did not work because we did not <br />have an enforcement plan; need to utilize existing programs such as turning off <br />utilities and removing from website locating systems; <br />CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 7 NOVEMBER 18, 2014 <br />