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CASSELBERRY CITY CONINUSSION Minutes of July 13, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 13 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Second Reading of Ordinance 15 -1426 — Moratorium on Approvals for Low -THC Cannabis Dispensing Organization Facilities within the City Limits ofCasselberry. The City Clerk read Ordinance 15 -1426 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DAYS PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF ANY LOW -TUC CANNABIS DISPENSING ORGANIZATION FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, AND ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS, DEVELOPMENT ORDERS OR PERMITS FOR DISPENSING ORGANIZATION FACILITIES WITH THE CITY LIMITS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE CITY AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND ENACTREGULATIONS GOVERNING SAID ACTIVITIES; ESTABLISHING A PURPOSE AND INTENT; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY FOR ASSERTIONS OF VESTED RIGHTS AND PROCESSES AND PROCEDRUES RELATING TO SUCH ASSERTIONS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR NON - CODIFICATION AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE" Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 15 -1426 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, April 30, 2015 and Thursday, May 28, 2015. Staff Presentation: Development Services Manager Randy Woodruff stated that Ordinance 15 -1426 was being presented for second reading and adoption and represented a temporary 180 —day moratorium on issuance of business tax receipts, permits and development orders or any other official action related to low -THC cannabis dispensing organization facilities within the City. He stated he was available for any questions from the Commission. Discussion: A brief discussion ensued regarding the reasoning behind the request for the moratorium. Mr. Woodruff, City Attorney Reischmann and City Manager Randy Newlon clarified that the moratorium was simply for the purpose of allowing staff time to review the State's regulations for the facilities and to develop City regulations which would not be in conflict with those. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City's budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended adoption of Ordinance 15 -1426. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 15 -1426. The following individuals came forward: Mr. Robert Hall, 654 Longmeadow Circle, Longwood spoke in opposition to the moratorium, citing as his reason the possibility of a more effective treatment for his daughter Meagan, who suffers from a seizure disorder, and others like her who would benefit from these facilities.