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i <br /> http://www.redwoodcity.orq/qovernment/council/aqendas/2010/mov 012510.html and select agenda <br /> item 7A) <br /> Council took a break from 9:18 p.m. to 9:30 p.m <br /> 8. PUBLIC HEARING <br /> A. Extension of the Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment and Operation of <br /> Medical Marijuana Collectives. (205) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> 1. Waive reading and extend a temporary moratorium on the establishment and <br /> operation of inedical marijuana collectives for a maximum period of 22 months <br /> and 15 days, by 4/5 majority of the City Council. <br /> 2. Direct staff to prepare a permanent ordinance based on Council's direction. <br /> AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY EXTENDING A <br /> TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF <br /> MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES <br /> Mr. Mehra presented the report to Council and offered four options. Staff spelled out the <br /> different opportunities for community engagement which might include joint sessions with <br /> the Planning Commission and Community/Neighborhood workshops. One Council <br /> Member clarified that another option might be a combination of the various <br /> recommendations. <br /> Mayor Ira opened the public hearing. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Judy Valencia said medical marijuana is helpful for her ailments and she needs to live <br /> close to where she can get it. She expressed her concern about the twenty two months as <br /> being behind the times, questioned turning away revenue when it is needed, and she finds <br /> it an injustice to the people of Redwood City. <br /> Kermit Clum thanked the Council for the chance to voice opinions, and as a member of the <br /> Peninsula Patients Cooperative, he uses medical marijuana to manage his pain from an <br /> earlier accident. He spoke about the large amounts of money involved and his concern <br /> that we are missing out on something because they are not asking for money but asking <br /> for the opportunity to help the community. <br /> Katrina Archibald, a partner in the Peninsula Patients Cooperative and a Redwood City <br /> resident and homeowner, spoke of her medical condition and how she has been a long- <br /> time cannabis user to help with her many symptoms. She expressed her concern that she <br /> has had to obtain it in an unsafe manner and it is important to her to be able to get it here <br /> rather than driving to Oakland. She urged Council to consider a shorter moratorium. <br /> REGULAR CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 019 <br />