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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13710 RESOLUTION NO. 13710 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE RETAIL AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA LICENSING AUTHORITY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1: The following individual is hereby appointed to the Retail and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority to complete a four-year term expiring July 1, 2018. Michael Varadi SECTION 2: The following individual is hereby appointed to the Retail and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority to serve a four-year term expiring July 1, 2021. Margaret (Peggy) Archuletta 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 Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED: June 26, 2017 BY: Robert Schilling City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-2 Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 26, 2017 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: City Clerk’s Office FROM: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE RETAIL AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA LICENSING AUTHORITY SUMMARY: This Resolution appoints two members to the Retail and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority. One is to complete a term expiring July 1, 2018 and one is to serve a four-year term expiring July 1, 2021. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Appointments to the Retail and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority are made on an annual st basis selecting individuals to serve four-year terms expiring July 1 of each year. BACKGROUND: Due to the resignation of board member Robert James and the term expiration of Michael Ferris, there are two positions on the Retail and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority. Following an advertisement published in the Pueblo Chieftain, an announcement on the City Clerk’s webpage and the City of Pueblo social media outlets, the following applications were received: APPLICANT RESIDENCY APPOINTED BY COUNCIL Brandon Lee Resident of the City of Pueblo New Margaret (Peggy) Archuletta Resident of the City of Pueblo New Michael Varadi Resident of the City of Pueblo New All applicants were interviewed on June 16, 2017 by President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Councilman Robert Schilling. The recommendation for appointment is Margaret (Peggy) Archuletta to serve the four-year term expiring July 1, 2021 and Michael Varadi to complete the term expiring July 1, 2018. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: This is a volunteer committee and members serve without compensation. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None ALTERNATIVES: Remove from the agenda and re-advertise for additional applications. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: