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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08818ORDINANCE NO. 8818 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8590 AND ORDINANCE NO. 8717 TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION, ACCEPTANCE, OR PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND THE LICENSING, PERMITTING, ESTABLISHMENT, OR OPERATION OF RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES WHICH SELL 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, On April 14, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8717 which further extended the moratorium for retail marijuana stores; and WHEREAS, good cause exists for the extension of the date of the moratorium for Retail Marijuana Stores until February 28, 2015; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 8590, adopted on May 28, 2013 and Ordinance No. 8717 adopted April 14, 2014 shall be and hereby are amended to provide that the termination date of the moratorium for Retail Marijuana Stores is extended until February 28, 2015. In all other respects, Ordinance No. 8590 and Ordinance No. 8717 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 City’s residents. INTRODUCED: December 8, 2014 BY: Chris Nicoll PASSED AND APPROVED: December 22, 2014 City Clerk’s Office Item # R-9 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ITEM COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 8, 2014 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki 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 NO. 8590 AND ORDINANCE NO. 8717 TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION, ACCEPTANCE, OR PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND THE LICENSING, PERMITTING, ESTABLISHMENT, OR OPERATION OF RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES WHICH SELL MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE USE OF LAND FOR SUCH PURPOSE OR PURPOSES SUMMARY: Attached is an Ordinance to extend the moratorium until February 28, 2015 for the acceptance of applications for City licenses for retail marijuana stores. 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. On April 14, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8717 which further extended the moratorium for retail marijuana stores. 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. On April 14, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8717 which further extended the moratorium for retail marijuana stores. This ordinance extends the date of the moratorium for retail marijuana stores until February 28, 2015 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 stores prior to necessary and appropriate changes to the City’s Municipal Code and land use code. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Ordinance. Attachments: none