Medical Cannabis Task Force

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL (6:08 PM)
3. REGULAR AGENDA (6:10 PM)
4. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Medical Cannabis Task Force meeting held Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
   Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

5. 2. Recommendation to have a discussion regarding cultivation requirements: in City cultivation, testing, size limitations, safety standards; and Marijuana products such as edibles, edible production, and concentrated cannabis.
   Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Member Smith, seconded by Vice Chair Greenberg, to close discussion and approve tentative recommendations to be added to the ongoing list. The motion carried by the following vote:

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. 3. Recommendation to receive and file presentation and discussion regarding the number and location of dispensaries: proper zoning, former operators, CUP conditions, wholesale purchases/sales, point system and advertising restrictions.
   Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Member Smith, seconded by Member Ward, to close discussion and approve tentative recommendations to be added to the ongoing list. The motion carried by the following vote:

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9. NEW BUSINESS
10. 4. Recommendation to discuss proposed speakers, if any, to invite to a future meeting of the Medical Cannabis Task Force.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Morrow, seconded by Member Lefian, that James Gray, retired Orange County Superior Court Judge, replace Stephen Downing, as guest speaker at the June 3, 2015 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

11. PUBLIC COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
13. 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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16. ROLL CALL (6:08 PM)
17. NEW BUSINESS (8:57 PM)
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19. 6 Recommendation to discuss proposed speakers, if any, to invite to a future meeting of the Medical Cannabis Task Force.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Hijazi, seconded by Member Smith, that Shawn Donaghue, be invited to speak at the June 17, 2015 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

20. 15-0466 Recommendation to discuss proposed speakers, if any, to invite to a future meeting of the Medical Cannabis Task Force.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Bender, seconded by Vice Chair Greenberg, that Michael DuRee, Fire Chief, Long Beach Fire Department, be invited to speak at the June 3, 2015 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

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22. PUBLIC COMMENT (9:11 PM)
23. REGULAR AGENDA (6:10 PM)
24. CALL TO ORDER (6:08 PM)
25. ADJOURNMENT (9:22 PM)
26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (8:16 PM)
27. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES