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7A Page 6 WHEREAS, if inedical marijuana collectives were allowed fo be established without appropriate regulation, such uses might: 1) be established under conditions that would conflict with the requirements of the General Plan, the City's Zoning �rdinance (which is about to undergo review and amendmen#), forthcoming City regulations, and state and/or federal law; 2} be inconsistent with surrounding uses; and 3} be detrimental to the pub(ic health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires on an in#erim basis to temporarily prohibit medical marijuana collectives in the City of Redwood City; and WHEREAS, this interim ordinance is adopted in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 65858. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL C�F THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Purpose and Findings A. The above recitals are incorporated herein and are each relied upon independently by the City Council for its adoption of this interim ordinance. B. The Redwood City General Plan does not presently contain a goal or policy of #extual discussion of the issue of a proposed use of inedical marijuana collectives. C. The Redwood City Zoning Code and Municipal Code do not address or reguiate the existence or location of inedical marijuana collectives, operator licensing, or cultivation of marijuana plants. D. The City has received inquires conceming whether collee#ives are allowed in Redwood City. Coflectives are not listed as permitted or conditional uses and therefore are currently prohibited by omission, but a clear policy statement whether and to what extent collectives are either allowed or not aflowed is preferred. E. In cities that have permitted medical marijuana collectives, issues and concerns have arisen related to the establishment of Atty/Ord/Ord.327 2 120309