HomeMy WebLinkAbout08960ORDINANCE NO. 8960
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8819 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, on April 14, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8718 which
extended said moratorium until December 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, on December 22, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8819
which extended said moratorium until December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, good cause exists for the extension of the date of the moratorium from
December 31, 2015 until December 31, 2016. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Ordinance No. 8819, adopted on December 22, 2014, shall be and hereby is
amended to provide that the termination date of the moratorium is extended from
December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. In all other respects, Ordinance No. 8819
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 2.
This moratorium shall apply to the operation or establishment of any business that
invites or permits private assembly for the purpose of the use or consumption or marijuana
or marijuana products.
SECTION 3.
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
policies described herein.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and approval.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance is deemed necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and
safety of residents of the City.
INTRODUCED: December 14, 2015
BY: Robert Schilling
PASSED AND APPROVED: December 28, 2015
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-13
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 14, 2015
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. 8819 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 December 31, 2015 to December 31,
2016 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.” On April 14, 2014,
Council adopted Ordinance 8718 which extended the moratorium until December 31, 2014. On
December 22, 2014, Council adopted Ordinance 8819 which extended the moratorium until
December 31, 2015.
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance extends the date of the moratorium on the establishment and operation of so-
called “private marijuana clubs” from December 31, 2015 until December 31, 2016.
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.
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