HomeMy WebLinkAbout08718ORDINANCE NO. 8718
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 8591 TO EXTEND
THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE OPERATION OR
ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY BUSINESS THAT INVITES OR
PERMITS PRIVATE ASSEMBLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE
USE OR CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA
PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2013 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8591 which placed a
temporary moratorium on the establishment and operation of so-called “private marijuana
clubs;” and
WHEREAS, good cause exists for the extension of the date of the moratorium from
March 31, 2014 until December 31, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Ordinance No. 8591, adopted on May 28, 2013, by the City Council, shall be and hereby
is amended to provide that the termination date of the moratorium is extended from March 31,
2014 to December 31, 2014. In all other respects, Ordinance No. 8591 shall remain in full force
and effect.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance which are necessary to effectuate the transactions
described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and approval.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance is deemed necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety
of the community.
INTRODUCED: _ March 24, 2014
BY: Chris Nicoll
COUNCILPERSON
PASSED AND APPROVED: April 14, 2014
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-2
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 24, 2014
TO: President Sandra K. Daff and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Daniel C. Kogovsek, City Attorney
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 8591 TO EXTEND THE
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE OPERATION OR ESTABLISHMENT OF
ANY BUSINESS THAT INVITES OR PERMITS PRIVATE ASSEMBLY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF THE USE OR CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA OR
MARIJUANA PRODUCTS
SUMMARY:
Attached is an Ordinance to extend the moratorium from March 31, 2014 to December 31, 2014
on the establishment and operation of so-called “private marijuana clubs.”
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On May 28, 2013, Council adopted Ordinance No. 8591 which placed a temporary moratorium
on the establishment and operation of so-called “private marijuana clubs.”
BACKGROUND:
On May 28, 2013, Council adopted Ordinance No. 8591 which placed a temporary moratorium
on the establishment and operation of so-called “private marijuana clubs.” This ordinance
extends the date of the moratorium from March 31, 2014 until December 31, 2014.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
Failure to enact this ordinance could result in the establishment and operation of so-called
“private marijuana clubs” prior to necessary and appropriate changes to the City’s Municipal
Code and land use code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Ordinance.
PROPOSED MOTION:
This ordinance will be placed on the March 24, 2014 Consent Agenda for First Presentation,
and on the April 14, 2014 Regular Agenda for Final Presentation and Public Hearing.
Attachments:
None.