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MINUTES Page 2 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-January 18, 2005 Adopted, Whichever Comes First, Prohibiting Consideration and Approval of Use Permits, Variances, Building Permits, Start of New Construction, or Other Entitlements for the Establishment and Operation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. (extends the interim urgency ordinance to allow staff time to review applicable state and federal regulations, to survey other surrounding jurisdictions on how this use is regulated, and to complete proposed Zoning Code amendments). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis gave background on the matter and introduced Community Development Director Hanson Horn. Mr. Horn gave a summary of the activities on the matter since the interim urgency ordinance was adopted. Mr. Horn indicated that although the work has proven to be more complex than was originally anticipated, staff believes it will be able to bring a proposal to the Council prior to the requested one-year extension of the moratorium. Councilmember Santos commented that he hoped the report by staff will include information on the experiences of other communities with these types of establishments. Mr. Horn confirmed that the report will include this information. Councilmember Grant commented that she would support extending the moratorium for the maximum time allowed by law. Mr. Horn indicated that staff recommends that the ordinance be extended only to January 18, 2006 and expressed confidence that staff will have an ordinance ready for Council consideration before that date. City Attorney Jayne Williams noted that, in the event that staff is not prepared to return to Council by January 18, 2006, they can bring a request to Council to extend the moratorium for an additional period oftime. The Hearing was then opened to the public. There being no comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. . Ordinance No. 2005-001, an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City of San Leandro Making Findings and Extending a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment and Operation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Pending the Review and Possible Amendment of Zoning Regulations Applicable to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. (1005/1 098/1413/2792) - Passed to Print and Adopted M/S/C Santos and Glaze. Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: 3 (Nardine, Stephens, and Young) B. Matter of Appeal by Mark Landes, Landes Corp., Applicant, of the Planning Commission's Denial of PLN2003-00054; Appeal by Applicant of the Decision of the Planning Commission to Deny: 1) Rezoning the Property Known as 14340 Washington Avenue from CC Community Commercial District to IL(PD) Industrial