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Public Comment <br /> Mike Resendez identified himself as a disabled veteran and former army ranger and <br /> said that medical marijuana has enabled him to function despite chronic pain when <br /> conventional medicines failed. He spoke in favor of the use of inedical marijuana so <br /> that disabled people with chronic pain have the ability to grow this medication and get <br /> help, in safety, and without pesticides. It is his view that there is a need to protect <br /> patients and provide them with safe environments for the care and quality of life they <br /> need and deserve. <br /> M/S Seybert/Gee to close the Public Hearing. Motion carries 6-0 by voice vote with <br /> Council Member Foust absent. <br /> Council Member Bain noted that his first job is to protect the city. He suggested <br /> following the attorney's guidance since protecting the city is his primary goal. <br /> M/S Bain/Seybert to waive the first reading and introduce the ordinance with no sunset <br /> clause. Motion carries 6-0 by electronic vote with Council Member Foust absent. <br /> MINUTE ORDER 11-171 <br /> 8. STAFF REPORT(S) <br /> A. Report regarding Amendments to Appeal and notice of public <br /> hearings provisions in Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance. (305) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Receive Report Regarding proposed amendments and provide input and <br /> direction. Refer to the Planning Commission for a recommendation on the <br /> Zoning Ordinances. <br /> ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br /> AMENDING ARTICLE 48 OF THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING CODE RELATING <br /> TO APPEALS <br /> ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br /> AMENDING ARTICLE 49 OF THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING CODE RELATING <br /> TO NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br /> ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE REDWOOD CITY CODE <br /> RELATING TO APPEALS <br /> Ms. Thompson, City Attorney, noted that the draft ordinances are before Council so staff <br /> can get confirmation that the Council wishes to clean up the appeals process. <br /> She said the collective purpose is to clean up the appeals procedures in the Municipal <br /> Code and that there over 40 items that refer to appeals in such document. She clarified <br /> what the three ordinances would do: 1) Clarify general procedures, 2) Clarify noticing <br /> and 3) New provision for appeals. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD October 10, 2011 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No.411 <br />