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Medical Cannabis Task Force

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 · 6:00 PM AM · LONG BEACH GAS AND OIL 2400 E. SPRING STREET AUDITORIUM

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Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. INTRODUCTION OF CITY STAFF AND TASK FORCE FACILITATOR
  4. REGULAR AGENDA
  5. 1. Recommendation to review Task Force Communication under the Ralph M. Brown Act.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Smith, seconded by Member Sopo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 2. Recommendation to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Medical Cannabis Task Force.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    A motion was made by Member King, seconded by Member Lefian, to nominate Task Force Member Morrow for Chair of the Medical Cannabis Task Force. The motion failed due to lack of majority vote. (Failed 7-8)

  7. 3. Recommendation to receive and file staff presentation on draft ordinance, legislative history, and construction.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Sangmeister, seconded by Member Hijazi, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a discussion regarding future Task Force meeting dates and topics.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Greenberg, seconded by Member Herzberg, to include an item on the next agenda discussion to invite Sheriff Jim McDonnell and other outside speakers to a future meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. PUBLIC COMMENT
  10. ADJOURNMENT
  11. I, Carolyn Hill, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. _____________________ Date _______________
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  13. 15-0278 Recommendation to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Medical Cannabis Task Force.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    A motion was made by Member Hijazi, seconded by Member Sopo, to nominate Task Force Member Smith for Chair of the Medical Cannabis Task Force. The motion failed due to lack of majority vote. (Failed 5-10)

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  15. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a discussion regarding future Task Force meeting dates and topics.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Herzberg, seconded by Member Smith, that the next meeting take place April 15, 2015, at a location to be announced taking in account accessibility concerns; and that Task Force Members submit proposed Topics by April 8, 2015, including who might be invited to participate in future meetings to provide expert testimony or expertise for inclusion in the discussion without the City Clerk or Facilitator discretion, but for consideration by the Task Force Members as a whole at its May 15, 2015 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. CALL TO ORDER (6:07 PM)
  17. ROLL CALL (6:08 PM)
  18. 15-0278 Recommendation to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Medical Cannabis Task Force.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    A motion was made by Member Sangmeister, seconded by Member Hijazi, to nominate Task Force Member Greenberg for Vice Chair of the Medical Cannabis Task Force. The motion carried by majority vote. (Carried 8-7)

  19. 15-0278 Recommendation to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Medical Cannabis Task Force.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    A motion was made by Member Rivera, seconded by Member Ward, to nominate Task Force Member Bender for Chair of the Medical Cannabis Task Force. The motion carried by majority vote. (Carried 8-7)

  20. Mary McCormick, Facilitator and President & CEO, MBI, spoke. Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services, spoke. Monique DeLaGarza, Administrative Officer, spoke. Poonam Davis, Assistant City Clerk, spoke. Larry Herrera, City Clerk, spoke. Carolyn Hill, City Clerk Specialist, spoke.
  21. REGULAR AGENDA (6:10 PM)
  22. Also present: Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney; Kendra Carney, Deputy City Attorney; Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services; Mary McCormick, Facilitator; Larry Herrera-Cabrera, City Clerk; Carolyn Hill, City Clerk Specialist. Introduction of City Staff and Task Force Facilitator. Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. Kendra Carney, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
  23. PUBLIC COMMENT (9:17 PM)
  24. REVISED - AS REQUESTED AT APRIL 15, 2015 MEDICAL CANNABIS TASK FORCE MEETING.
  25. ADJOURNMENT (9:29 PM)
  26. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES