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ORDINANCE NO. 8717
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8590 TO EXTEND
THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION,
ACCEPTANCE, OR PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND THE
LICENSING, PERMITTING, ESTABLISHMENT, OR OPERATION OF
ANY RETAIL MARIJUANA BUSINESS THAT SELLS, CULTIVATES,
MANUFACTURES, PREPARES, PACKAGES, PURCHASES,
TESTS, OR OTHERWISE PROVIDES FOR OR ALLOWS THE USE
OF MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE
USE OF LAND FOR SUCH PURPOSE OR PURPOSES
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2013 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8590 which
placed a temporary moratorium on the possible implementation of Amendment 64 in
the City and the acceptance of applications for City licenses from retail marijuana
businesses; and
WHEREAS, good cause exists for the extension of the date of the moratorium
from March 31, 2014 until later dates. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Ordinance No. 8590, adopted on May 28, 2013, by the City Council, shall be and
hereby is amended to provide that the termination date of the moratorium applicable to
a Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility and a Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer
and a Retail Marijuana Testing Facility is extended from March 31, 2014 to June 30,
2014, and the termination date of the moratorium applicable to a Retail Marijuana Store
is extended from March 31, 2014 to November 30, 2014. In all other respects,
Ordinance No. 8590 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 Resolution 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-1
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 8590 TO EXTEND THE
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION, ACCEPTANCE, OR
PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND THE LICENSING, PERMITTING,
ESTABLISHMENT, OR OPERATION OF ANY RETAIL MARIJUANA BUSINESS
THAT SELLS, CULTIVATES, MANUFACTURES, PREPARES, PACKAGES,
PURCHASES, TESTS, OR OTHERWISE PROVIDES FOR OR ALLOWS THE
USE OF MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE USE OF
LAND FOR SUCH PURPOSE OR PURPOSES
SUMMARY:
Attached is an Ordinance to extend the moratorium from March 31, 2014 to December 31, 2014
for the possible implementation of Amendment 64 and the acceptance of applications for City
licenses from retail marijuana businesses.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On May 28, 2013 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8590 which placed a temporary
moratorium on the possible implementation of Amendment 64 in the City and the acceptance of
applications for City licenses from retail marijuana businesses.
BACKGROUND:
On May 28, 2013, Council adopted Ordinance No. 8590 which placed a temporary moratorium
on the possible implementation of Amendment 64 in the City and the acceptance of applications
for City licenses from retail marijuana businesses. 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 receipt of applications from retail marijuana
businesses 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