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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of April 11, 2016— Regular Meeting Page 5 of 10 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Second Reading of Ordinance 16 -1439 — Medical Marijuana Regulations for Dispensaries and Treatment Centers The City Clerk read Ordinance 16 -1439 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, PART III, UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TABLE 2 -5.3, LAND USE BY DISTRICT, TO ALLOW MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTERS AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN THE I (INDUSTRIAL) AND IM (INDUSTRIAL- MEDIUM) ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING ARTICLE VII "GENERAL REGULATIONS" TO ADD SECTION 2 -7.34 FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTERS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 16 -1439 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Staff Presentation: Planner Emily Hanna advised that Ordinance 16 -1439 had been presented to the Commission for first reading on March 14, 2016 and there had been no changes made to the ordinance since that time. She further advised the purpose of Ordinance 16 -1439 was to regulate the siting and community impact of medical marijuana dispensaries and medical marijuana treatment centers within the city limits. She stated that staff was available for any questions the Commission might have. City Attorney Reischmann shared some information from a webinar in which she had participated regarding the status of medical and recreational marijuana in the various states, noting that some issues had arisen with banks' acceptance of funds from sales of the marijuana due to the residual odor on the currency, and with economic development in the areas in which the marijuana growing facilities were being located. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended adoption of Ordinance 16 -1439 on second reading. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 16 -1439. No one came forward to address Ordinance 16 -1439. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 16- 1439. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to adopt Ordinance 16 -1439 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0.